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began humbly, as a Bible study in his and his wife Vi’s living room. Only five people attended that first meeting in July 1988.

Goodrich believes that God sent him and his wife from San Diego to Indianapolis.

“He (God) took us out of California (to start a church), but it took a year to take the California out of us,” he recalled with a chuckle. “We did it out of obedience.”

Starting a church was big undertaking.

Goodrich said while organizing the church he and his wife faced several challenges.

Those challenges included losing his job because the company he worked for went bankrupt. He briefly thought he might have displeased God in some way.

“I confessed every sin I could think of,” Goodrich said.

Eventually, the tiny congregation grew and moved to a rented facility. The number of church-goers increased and the need for their own facility became apparent.

“The Lord led us out here. This was a retreat center for the Disciples of Christ,” Goodrich recalled. “We bought it and moved in July of 1991.”

The current kindergarten through 12thgrade school and church building was built in 1996. The church is affiliated with Calvary Chapels, an organization of autonomous churches, Goodrich said.

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Writer / Diane Jacks Saunders

The leaders of the Horizon Christian Fellowship invite you to their 9th Annual Harvest Festival. This is a great no-cost event, with food and entertainment for the whole family.

Goodrich also said the Harvest Festival is just one of several activities and ministries Horizon provides for the community.

For example, Horizon hosts an annual invitational cross-country meet for junior high and high school athletes.

“We have one of the best cross-country courses in the city,” Goodrich pointed out.

Other outreach activities include Camp Indy, a popular summer day camp on Horizon’s 98-acre grounds. Approximately 300 children attend, Melloh said.

“We usually have 800 to 1,000 people [at the festival], and we’d love to have more,” said Todd Melloh, Horizon’s development director. This year’s event will feature hayrides, face painting, carnival games, music, live entertainment and food.

“It’s an alternative to Halloween, so the kids come dressed up in costumes,” Rev. Bill Goodrich said.

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Horizon, which recently celebrated its 26th anniversary, wasn’t always this large Christian community that seeks to welcome anyone to its large campus. Goodrich said Horizon

Diane Jacks Saunders has worked for several publications in Indiana and Arizona. She enjoys tutoring children, playing the violin and volunteering in the Noblesville community.

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9 PEYTON PLAYS ON 0 Writer / Marcia Vigren

September 6 batted off the inaugural “Play for Peyton Memorial Softball Tournament” at Olio fields. Softball tournaments can be a dime a dozen, but this one was different.

It was personal. It was a fun, competitive, educational, moving and possibly life-saving event that honored Peyton Riekhof.

Riekhof was an athlete, 2013 HSE graduate, scholar and caring peacekeeper. She loved softball and played from 2002 to 2012 within the HSE-Fishers Youth Softball League and at HSE High School through her junior year. She earned an academic scholarship to the University of Kansas and would have attended in the fall of

2013. However, Peyton, who suffered from depression, took her own life last year.

something, and have fun. The day was a huge success.

Peyton’s parents, Mike and Mitzi Riekhof, desired to do something to honor their daughter while spreading the awareness and education about the symptoms of depression, signs of suicide and where to get help. They also wanted to raise funds to support awareness programs and for the organizations that support these causes.

The Fishers-HSE Youth Softball League was very receptive to the idea of hosting a charity event and soon the Play for Peyton Memorial Softball Tournament was born.

More than 600 players, coaches and parents were informed about mental health, depression and suicide prevention and were even provided screening tools and resources, invaluable for this vulnerable age group.

Thirty-four travel softball teams of girls ages 10 to 18 came to play, learn a little

Money was raised through entrant fees, vendor sales, donations and concessions to support these causes. Many people came together to make this significant tournament a success. More than 90 volunteers put in their time and hard work, including the umpires, provided by NSA. Even Olympic gold medalist Christie Ambrosi was there

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to talk about softball as it relates to life. In the words of Peyton’s brother, Grayson: “If Peyton were here, she’d by smiling, watching this.”

Organizations and health care workers including American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis, Center 4 Hope, ASPIRE and Young Life, were all present to distribute information and spread the word that it’s OK to talk about depression and mental illness.

“Depression is a difficult disease to understand... especially if you don’t suffer from it,” said Mike Riekhof. “There’s still a stigma associated with depression, like it’s a sign of weakness. It’s not a sign of weakness.

It’s a serious disease like cancer, heart disease or diabetes. My goal is to strike out the stigma associated with mental illnesses and suicide.”

“Peyton had everything. She was beautiful.

She was smart. She was athletic. She had a heart of gold. Yet she couldn’t find happiness. I’d ask her why she was sad, and she would say, ‘I don’t know. I have everything.’”

Peyton’s parents took her out of school to get help. She received counseling, took medication and went through behavior outpatient treatment, but the disease of depression was too powerful.

and would love to travel to Indiana to attend this tournament. Another coincidence?

In addition, it was revealed that Christie’s team number was 11 — the same number that Peyton wore when she played ball.

Spine tingling coincidence? Doubtful.

Christie Ambrosi was destined to be there.

She may have been playing from way out in the outfield, this time, but Peyton surely was involved in making this important event a win.

Earlier this year, after Mike decided to hold a tournament, his brother, Tom, who lives Community Resources for Mental Health: in Kansas City told his hairdresser about it. afsp.org As it turns out, his hairdresser was Christie aspireindiana.org Ambrosi who played shortstop (the position center4hope.net Peyton played) on the 2000 USA Olympic in211.dreamhosters.com Softball Team, which won the gold. What mhaindy.net are the odds? rainn.org suicidepreventionlifeline.org She told him she spoke at events all the time younglife.org

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There’s a new girl in school at St. Simon the Apostle this 2014-2015 academic year. With a winning smile, she greets the students as they enter the building. Overwhelmed, but anxious to meet all of them, she introduces herself, “Hi, I’m Mrs. Cathlene Darragh, your new principal.” atGeist.com / OCTOBER 2014 / GEIST COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / 13

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Darragh has certainly established herself as an effective communicator. Her first action item on the list? Improve communication.

She explains that she’s not characteristically a person who makes snap decisions. Instead, she likes to hear all perspectives, learn all about the issues and determine how they affect everyone on a larger scale. Darragh has already put her communication plan in motion. She says she requires the faculty to keep a communication log, noting any issues that arise in the classroom or with parents. “I want to check those logs periodically so I can identify any trends.

I welcome and value input whether it’s positive or negative,” Darragh adds.

Darragh also has a goal to focus on maximizing each individual child’s learning experience. “As far as your children are concerned, maybe they think they’re here just for academics. But I like to find out what motivates them to learn. All of our arts programs are designed to support the child’s

entire learning experience and find their true passion,” she explains. Darragh smiles proudly as she explains that the beautiful artwork adorning her walls is from her students.

Helping bring out the best in students is something Darragh has been doing for years.

During her tenure at Cold Spring School, she was part of an initiative to teach children how to improve things. She explains how as part of a cross curricular project between fourth grade social studies and PE, she wrote a grant for the school to receive 30 mountain bikes for students and it was approved. The bike rides turned in to lessons which integrated safety, health and nature. Together with community partners, Darragh was also part of a project to develop The Indiana Garden at Cold Spring which still stands.

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As fulfilling as it was to have a job dedicated to service, Darragh left IPS and went to Muncie Burris Laboratory School.

She gained two more valuable years of experience as an administrator. The job was an excellent opportunity for career growth, but 90 percent of her job was management.

After two years, she found herself hungry for a role in service again. She says, “I prayed a lot for an opportunity to be able to articulate and embrace my faith and serve others.”

Darragh devoted her time to service to the students and the needy in the community.

Not only did she and her staff provide for the students’ educational needs, they offered programs that provided for other needs like food and clothing. She says, “I loved IPS because every day I was a part of providing for the needs of the poor.”

Darragh continues to explain how the school offered programs for the adults as well. “A Parent Liaison and I coordinated weekly sessions for the adults inviting them to attend a presentation about a variety of topics, all dealing with improving their lives.

One week the topic might be job search tips, another week, a speaker may come and talk about avoiding jail. The purpose of these sessions was always to demonstrate that in life there is no room for excuses.” While they were learning, Darragh and her parent liaison did their part to combat hunger by offering food for the guests to eat donated by community restaurants like Panera.

That opportunity came in disguise last December. Darragh explains she actually interviewed at a Catholic High School for a Principal job. She was disappointed when she wasn’t chosen for the job, but what happened next was divine intervention.

“Some time after the job interview, I ran into the man who interviewed me, and he told me he hopes I don’t mind, but he recommended me to the Archdiocese for future job openings.” A short time later, she

got the call about the job as St. Simon, and the rest, as they say, was a matter of fate.

Darragh says although the environment at St. Simon is a new experience, “I love that every grade level has some type of service project. They walk the line of faith and school. You see it at work, you see the children immersed in it, and I always want to find ways to see that students aren’t removed from their service. I want it to mean something, to see how it impacts people and makes a difference.”

For now, Mrs. Darragh, the students and faculty are getting to know one another. But before class is dismissed, she has a lesson to kick off the school year. “I have an open door policy. If you have an issue that needs to be addressed, bring it to me. I can’t react to it or make a difference if I don’t know about it.”

Suzanne Huntzinger has a journalism degree from IU and has lived in the Geist community for 18 years.

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Jeff Fredericksen is the Head Instructor of Krav Maga Worldwide of Indianapolis.

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FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE Writer / Devon Dean

Becoming a crime statistic is one of the worst feelings imaginable. It’s like a quick punch to the gut that leaves a nasty, empty feeling behind. I’ve been there. You may have too.

The morning I realized my car had been stolen, I felt unlucky and possibly cursed (the same car had been burglarized a couple months prior).

At the time, I told myself I needed to take more precautions to ensure my personal safety.

Fast-forward more than a decade.

On the way to work several weeks ago, I saw the aftermath of a shooting at the edge of my usually quiet subdivision. It was enough to refuel my desire to be proactive.

I took part in a Women’s Self Defense Seminar hosted by Fishers-based Krav Maga Indy.

On a rainy Saturday afternoon, we crowded inside a hot martial arts studio to learn the basics of self-defense.

Aged 18 to retirement, we took turns hammering our fists into boxing pads and pushing our partners off of us.

Some of us giggled during sparring, feeling slightly embarrassed and hoping this will ready us in case the occasion should arise.

“We love the groin,” Instructor Jeff Fredericksen tells us. “It solves a lot of problems.”

The women around me share looks of bewilderment and surprise.

“The eyes are another point to aim for when all else fails,” he continues, putting his hand over his sparring partner’s face.

He goes on to demonstrate how to effectively strike those areas of the body in a myriad of situations.

Fredericksen is an expert—he’s the Head Instructor at the state’s only official Krav Maga Worldwide training center.

Fredericksen opened the center in 2008 and has trained law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels.

Krav Maga originated in Israel in the late 1940s/early 1950s as a means of military

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training in a short span of time. It was brought to the U.S. in 1981.

Fredericksen offered the class several key takeaways, rooted in common sense: 1. Awareness: People often fall prey to criminals simply because they’re not

paying attention. Fredericksen says always be looking around, especially when you’re alone in a public place like a mall parking lot.

2. Body Language: Stand tall, walk with purpose, and look confident. The less fear you show in your face and body, the less likely you are to become a target.

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4. Tell the Story: Fredericken says if you do end up in a hostile situation, tell the story. He likened it to bathing a cat.

“When you try to put your cat in the tub, it becomes very vocal,” he laughs, but he has a point. Yelling and describing what’s happening to you can be the difference between life or death.

The overarching theme is simple: “Get home alive.”

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WALK FOR WOMEN’S LUNG HEALTH AWARENESS Writer / Kara Reibel

On Oct. 18, the American Lung Association is holding an inaugural LUNG FORCE walk to raise awareness for women’s lung health with a focus on lung cancer. “LUNG FORCE is a new initiative to make lung cancer in women a public health priority, to drive policy change and to increase research funding,” says Sheena Lee, Special Events Manager for the American Lung Association in Indiana.

Lung cancer is the most deadly form of cancer for women, and prevention is a major part of the cure, but not always. In Carrie Aloisio’s case, she acquired a rare form of lung cancer without ever lifting a cigarette to her mouth, with zero family history, and without being consciously exposed to secondhand smoke or any other known factors. “It began with a cough,” she says. “The cough progressed, and before I knew it, I was having surgery to remove the majority of my right lung.” Her final diagnosis came only after surgery: mucoepidermoid carcinoma. She was 38 years old at the time. Luckily her form of lung cancer is rare, occurring in less than 0.1 percent of all cases and does not require chemotherapy or radiation.

The surgery to remove her lung occurred in May of 2013, and as soon as she could, she went back to what she loved: running. She was a runner before the diagnosis, having just started running halfmarathons like the Geist Half. Of course, after surgery, and with TOWNEPOST MEDIA NETWORK / OCTOBER 2014 / TownePost.com

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adapting to having only one lung, she was learning to walk again and slowly building up her strength. Aloisio was able to run her first half-marathon 11 months later, which occurred in April of this year. “I wanted to finish a race before the one-year mark of my operation,” states Aloisio. “That was my goal and I did it!”

be a survivor to participate; you can walk/ run to show support for those who can’t be there physically. And just because they can’t throw on their athletic shoes and come out on October 18, doesn’t mean they aren’t runners.

picked the wrong diva! My one lung and I are doing just fine, because you CAN say “cancer” and “cure” in the same sentence.

Aloisio created the shirt she wore in her first half-marathon post-surgery: Lung cancer

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Diane Tetrick came from a family of smokers. Of course they smoked, with a family legacy of tobacco farmers from Kentucky. However,she has never taken a puff, but she had been exposed to secondhand smoke. Her dad died after losing a horrible battle with lung cancer.

Tetrick’s sister, Barbara, died on the operating table because of lung cancer; she had been a smoker. Tetrick, now 63 years old, has been in remission for the last two years.

The first symptom for Tetrick was also a cough—a nagging one that wouldn’t go away. Having a sister who had just died from lung cancer, she insisted on a CT scan. Two spots were discovered, so portions of each lung were removed, with her family by her side. Marvin, Tetrick’s husband who is retired from GM, and their kids, were there with her throughout the process. Their son, Marty, an Army warrant officer, and their daughter, Mindy, a teacher at Center Grove, are a source of pride and resilience for their parents.

A spiritual woman with a strong faith and married 46 years to her high school sweetheart, Tetrick is tough and takes it as it comes—with optimism. And even though she found out that another surgery is required, she is ready. She has staying power and possesses all the signs of a positive outcome.

These are only a couple examples of survivor stories. There are plenty of others who are running their own race of sorts.

Tetrick has a “team” walking with her at LUNG FORCE. Aloisio does, too. For all runners and walkers, the goal is to cross the finish line. Aloisio wished to recapture that experience. She also wanted to prove to herself that she was capable of doing it with only one lung. You don’t have to

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The Mounds Lake Project started as a concept in 2010 with the intention of constructing a dam that would create a 2,100-acre lake spanning across two counties and touching four communities. The objectives of this project are to provide a sustainable source of water for central Indiana with a secondary goal of enhancing community and economic development. Rob Sparks, executive director of the Corporation for Economic Development of Anderson/ Madison County, says they are nearing the conclusion of a Phase II Feasibility Study and will submit the findings at the end of November.

Studies show central Indiana will be facing serious water shortages in the next 15-35 years and the Mounds Lake Project would have the ability to provide billions of gallons of water for the region. Past droughts have shown the critical nature of water availability in the area combined with the doubling of the population over the past 50 years. The majority of central Indiana relies heavily on the water from three Indianapolis reservoirs (Geist, Morse and Eagle Creek), but these lakes were built between 1940 and 1970 when the population was approximately 700,000. Today, the population is at 1.8 million and the need for more water is clear.

Because of the magnitude of this project, the Indiana Finance Authority approved $600,000 in funds and released the funds to the CED in February. The CED conducted a series of “interactive visioning sessions” that gave area residents an opportunity to provide feedback on the project, learn more about the future water needs and the opportunity for growth in the area. Approximately 3,500 residents

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It’s a Friday night and Jason Squire is doing what he loves— playing guitar, belting out some tunes in his deep, soulful voice, and entertaining a crowd. On this particular night he is with his buddy and fellow musician, Robert Kermeen, his compliment in a duo called “Hanover Chase” (a reference to Hanover college friends) at the Gathering Bistro & Pub at Geist where they play on a regular basis.

“This is like home game,” Squire says as he waves to patrons coming through the door. “I feel at home here.”

But, ironically, music wasn’t always a big part of Jason’s life.

His first “C” on his report card was in music class!

Music was always on the radio while growing up with his four older brothers and sisters on the southeast side, but for Squire Boy Scouts and sports were his favorite outlets.

He attended Franklin Central High School where he focused on track and cross country.

It wasn’t until his 20s that he became interested in music and began playing the drums and taking guitar lessons.

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His first band was called “Underground Groove.” When they couldn’t come up with a lead singer, Jason stepped up to the microphone and the rest is history!

“I got a late start,” Squire laughs. “But now there’s no stopping me!”

Over the last four years he has played at local pubs, restaurants and sporting events and he has also performed at some big time events including The Masters in Augusta, Ga., the Kentucky Derby, the Indy 500, the Brickyard 400 and Pacers and Colts games.

When the Super Bowl was in town, he joined Mellencamp’s former guitarist Larry Crane on stage downtown for some Mellencamp tunes.

“That was a lot of fun,” Squire says. “ I was always a big Mellencamp fan!”

He says some popular names in country music have influenced him along the way, and he applauds the local music scene, which has offered so much encouragement and support.

Today he resides with his girlfriend, vocalist Aimee Eisenmann, in what he describes as a “log cabin” on the north side.

“The local music scene has been great to me,” Squire says. “I’ve been given a chance to do what I love for a living; playing music with people I love, for people I love…For me it doesn’t get any better than that!”

For more information on Jason Squier, go to hanoverchase.com.

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ROUNDABOUT SCULPTURES SCHEDULED FOR MID NOVEMBER COMPLETION Officials with the Town of Fishers say the roundabout sculptures at 96th and Fall Creek Road and Brooks School and Fall Creek Road should be completed by mid November. Upon completion, both sculptures will be more than 33 feet in height. Shrubs and other plantings will not be completed until next spring.

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he Project Pink Fashion Show is the brainchild of Geist resident and Susan G. Komen Central Indiana® Operations Manager, Sarah Schmitz. It has quickly become one of the popular annual events for Komen Central Indiana. Project Pink is unique in that it utilizes the talents of the Beau Monde fashion students from The Art Institute of Indianapolis. Inspired by the “unconventional” challenge from the most popular Lifetime TV show, Project Runway, students repurpose t-shirts from The Komen Central Indiana Race for the Cure® and incorporate them into hand-made fashions. These designs are then showcased by models at the Project Pink Fashion Show and later auctioned off to raise money for Komen Central Indiana.

Schmitz began working with Komen almost three years ago after having her first child.

“I just love working here. It is so rewarding helping others, and our volunteer staff is incredible,” says Schmitz. Her proposal for a twist on the fashion show fundraiser was met with enthusiasm, and this year celebrates the third year for the Project Pink event held at the City Market. The concept behind her fundraising event is being replicated around the country at various sister affiliates. “I’m flattered that other affiliates are hosting similar events, since it is so much fun and a creative use for our leftover shirts,” states Schmitz.

Attending and supporting events such as Project Pink is one way to help Komen Central Indiana. Other major events include the Pink Tie Ball and, of course, the Central Indiana Race for the Cure, which kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month by opening up registration October 1st! The staff and volunteers of Komen Central Indiana share a common thread: a pink ribbon. However, only one of the four-member full-time staff at Komen Central Indiana has any family history of breast cancer. “We consider ourselves co-survivors, since we are in a supportive role with those women who have fought the fight. They all become our family and are the driving force behind us,” says Schmitz.

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Everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer, you need not look far.

A common question posed to staff of Komen Central Indiana is: How can I help?

1: Donate

This past year $850,000 in grants were awarded, which serviced 60,000 individuals, resulting in 132 women diagnosed due to grant dollars. “Our staff are non-voting on the grant committee. We only oversee the grant reports. It is up to our 14-member committee to review applications and award funding to health service providers that service our area.

We are very much a grassroots effort,� says Wendy Noe, the Outreach & Grants Manager for Komen Central Indiana.

Events, such as the Race for the Cure, the Pink Tie Ball and the Project Pink Fashion Show, are major fundraisers for Komen Central Indiana. However, the individual fundraising efforts of volunteers and supporters makes up a great portion of funding for the local reach of Komen Central Indiana, which services 21 counties in the central Indiana region.

Many supporters hold golf outings, bake sales, athletic events that host pink-outs, and a variety of other private efforts to raise money for Komen Central Indiana. Their website is a great resource with their events listed online.

2: Volunteer

With a staff of only four full-time employees, it is their team of volunteers that carries on the mission for Komen Central Indiana: supporting local breast health programs that help ensure women in Central Indiana are getting the outreach, access to care, patient navigation, treatment assistance and survivor support services they need.

Volunteers are the foundation of Komen Central Indiana. It takes over 400 volunteers just to pull off the Race for the Cure. Komen Central Indiana utilizes their volunteers for all of their events. Many of these volunteers have been touched by breast cancer, but a surprising number have no family history and merely wish to help.

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3: Sign up for The Central Indiana Race for the Cure

Many teams hold their own fundraising events while running/walking in the Race.

This may be the most popular of all local efforts. Kelly Meyer, a teacher at Carmel, is the team captain for Faithful Friends.

Faithful Friends is a team made up of friends, family and co-workers of hers.

Kelly is a co-survivor with her mom, Ann Davis, and a dear friend, Patricia Viering, who passed away a few years ago. Kelly has been a team captain for the 18 years that her mom has been a survivor. (GO, MOM!) Her team raised over $45,000 last year overall.

Wow!

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central Indiana is the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure serving 21 counties surrounding (and including) Marion County. For additional information about Komen and how you can help, please visit their website, komenindy.org.

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES COMES TO TOWN Along with the prestige and financial strength of the Berkshire Hathaway name, the transition will arm agents and clients with access to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Global Network Platform, a robust suite of sophisticated yet simple to use real estate tools and resources unparalleled in the market.

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Prudential Indiana Realty Group, a local force in real estate brokerage here since 1981, will become Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty this October.

For nearly 35 years, Kevin Kirkpatrick and John Dick have led their real estate company with distinction, building it from a storefront enterprise in central Indianapolis in 1981 into an Indiana powerhouse with a wellearned reputation for excellence. On October 7 of this year, in a regional rollout bringing new energy and new signage to 18 offices and hundreds of yard signs, the company embarks on its next exciting phase of growth as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty.

“Affiliating with Berkshire Hathaway with the full strength of Warren Buffet behind us is one more step in our proven commitment to innovation and quality service,” Kirkpatrick said.

Craig West, President of the Affiliate Division, said the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand will resonate well with clients in all market segments and with real estate sales professionals. “Our real estate network is one of the few organizations entrusted to use the Berkshire Hathaway name,” he explained. “We believe sales professionals will be proud to represent this world renowned brand, which was named the Real Estate Agency Brand of the Year recently by Harris Poll EquiTrend.”

Stephen Phillips, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices president, welcomed Kirkpatrick and his company to the brand. “We are honored to add Indiana Realty to our network ranks,” Phillips said. “Kevin is a highly respected broker who holds industry leadership roles at the local, state and national level. Indiana Realty is one of the industry’s top companies and is a generous corporate citizen with strong support for local and national charities.”

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BHHS Indiana Realty is a full-service agency with a 30-year reputation as a premier Indiana company. “Our dedicated agents,” Kirkpatrick said, “most of whom can boast multiple years of market experience, are doing in excess of 5,600 transactions a year, and what really sets us apart, is our seamless and customized service in all segments of the market.”

Especially well known for expertise in the high-end market, the company has become the leader for relocation expertise in the state as well as for the ancillary services offered. “Just as important,” Holly Martin, President of Indy Metro Division, said, “I think we’re recognized as a caring part of the community. We have proven leaders in all of our offices with numerous marketing partners and agents that have been recognized as Realtor of the Year for their service to both our industry and our communities, as well as President of the State Association of Realtors.”

Consumers can look to BHHS Indiana Realty for continued top tier expertise and service for all their real estate needs, and with the backing of Berkshire Hathaway and its $200 billion in net worth, they will know the latest tools and technology will always be there to support their agents’ success in providing that excellent service.

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THE RIGHT FLUFF Writer / Janet C. Striebel

Dick Wolfsie, the jocular word-slinging wizard, has just released his 13th book titled, The Right Fluff: Weightless Observations About Life on Earth. In this volume of lighthearted compilations you will understand how Wolfsie received permission from his wife to join a strip club, why he has only round numbers in his checkbook, why he is listed as female with Medicare, how he stole another man’s underwear, and how he got caught pandiculating in public.

“I love finding things in life that are annoying to other people but strike me as funny,” says Wolfsie who has written more than 700 humor columns within the last 15 years. “I’m always delighted when I meet people who tell me that they have read one of my columns, clipped it out from the paper and put it on their fridge because they could identify with my entertaining reasoning.”

Wolfsie has had a distinguished and varied media career in Indiana. His syndicated column is published in 40 newspapers and also appears twice weekly on WFYI Radio.

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His other popular books include Mopey Dick: Deep Thoughts From a Shallow Mind, Indiana Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities and Other Offbeat Stuff and Mornings with Barney, a true story highlighting Wolfsie’s endearing relationship with his mischievous pet beagle.

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As we head into the holiday season, you can make your shopping experience easier by visiting these upcoming book-signing appearances with Wolfsie:

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Affordable skin rejuvenation procedures 8150 Oaklandon Road Suite 130 (at Fox Road) 317.621.1111 geistfamilymedicine.com

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Piney Acres Farm Rounding out the recommendations for a fun-filled fall day is the lesser-known option found at Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm.

Piney Acres offers both daytime activities for the entire family and haunted attractions for those looking for a thrill. The kids’ area includes a two-acre corn maze, gem mining, a new 16’ spider web rope climb, old-fashioned games, a straw mountain, cow milking and more. Gem mining is priced per bag and the kid’s area is $6 per walking child for unlimited play.

Free parking is offered at Piney Acres and a free barnyard including chickens, goats, guinea pigs, and ducks is sure to please parents looking for fun and frugal options.

Haunted attractions have been upgraded this year, and group discounts and combo packages are available for hayrides, corn maze, and Haunted Loft experiences.

New this year, a farm fresh breakfast will be available every Saturday morning through the fall season and will feature local produce.

Fewer crowds and a friendly staff make Piney Acres the perfect place to enjoy all that fall has to offer. If you miss this stop on your fall tour, pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees will be waiting for you beginning Nov. 23.

PINEY ACRES CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 1115 E. 1000 N., Fortville (7 miles east of Fishers) Sun.-Thurs.: 12 - 6 p.m.; Fri: 12 - 10 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Free general admission & parking 317-326-1700 pineyacresfarm.com

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OCTOBER LOCAL EVENTS he chairs the United Way campaign in our office and asks all of us to help. He shows up to work EVERY day in a suit with a smile on his face. He truly is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Come out and get some great deals while helping this worthy individual.

18 / INDIANAPOLIS MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Geist F.C. Tucker office 9930 Geist Crossing Dr.

This scenic race starts and finishes in historic Fort Benjamin Harrison and takes participants on a beautiful loop of the Fort Harrison State Park during the peak of the fall foliage spectacle. Cost varies depending on race.

4 / CASTLETON UNITED METHODIST ART & CRAFT FAIR

8:30 a.m.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Cost varies 5753 Glenn Rd, Indianapolis 317-591-0904 IndianapolisMarathon.com

Celebrating God given gifts, talents and passions and sharing with the community. There will be food trucks, a farmers market and more than 100 artists booths.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Castleton United Methodist 7101 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis Free 317-577-8436 (Margo) margoward@mac.com

2 / INDY DO DAY 2014

The Lawrence Township School Foundation is teaming up with MSD of Lawrence Township and participating in this event. All 21 school buildings will be involved in Project Lawrence Township Do Day, a community-wide service effort in support of all Lawrence Township schools.

Launched in 2013, Indy Do Day is a people powered initiative seeking to mobilize the entire community to come together in service over the course of three days in October. Volunteers of Project Lawrence Township Do Day will be working at all 21 schools doing various grounds keeping tasks and building our sense of community. Two volunteer shifts are available; 9 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Lawrence Township schools Free 317-423-8300 msdltf.org

4-5 / FISHERS RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Experience the Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I at The Fishers Renaissance Faire. There will be more than 250 costumed characters, jousting by the Knights of Valour, period music and dance, Shakespeare vignettes, roving comedy, swordplay, knighting ceremonies, parades, and more than 70 artisans and merchants, many food vendors, and free kid’s games.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Fishers Renaissance Faire 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers Adults: $12; Children 5-12 years: $5; under 5 free fishersrenfaire.com

18 / FALL FEST AT THE FORT Being held in conjunction with the Indianapolis Marathon on the south end of Lawton Loop just north of 56th Street in Lawrence. The Fall Fest runs from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. and will be located in the Parade Field near the starting line. Families are encouraged to purchase scarecrow kits for $10 each and create them on-site.

8:30 a.m. (Kids start at 12:45 p.m.)

Parade Field 56th Street in Lawrence lawrenceartcenter.net

3 / RUMMAGE SALE TO HELP F.C. TUCKER AGENT

The Geist F.C. Tucker office will be holding a massive rummage sale fundraiser for their friend and co-worker, Bobby Cox. The money raised will help Bobby and his family with his medical expenses. Bobby is loved by all who know him. He organizes a group from our office to volunteer downtown to work at a non-profit, which gives school supplies to underprivileged children. Every year

25 / HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN “NEIGHBORS SHARING WITH NEIGHBORS 5K” The 11th Annual “Neighbors Sharing with Neighbors 5K Walk / Run” will benefit The Sharing Place. The Sharing

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WINE STOMPING AT DANIEL'S VINEYARD As always, we’re on the lookout for some great family fun…heck, just any fun!!! Fall presents itself with many great options in our area. Beyond your typical apple orchard, pumpkin patch and hayrides, Geist now has a legitimate new fall adventure. So we grabbed our friends, family, dogs and a picnic blanket and headed right around the corner from beautiful Geist Reservoir to Daniel’s Vineyard on Carroll Road for its annual Grape Stomp!

Always wanting to play along with the theme, we channeled our inner-Lucy.

Donning bandanas on our heads and dressed in our petal pushers, funky glasses and white peasant blouses, we could practically hear Ricky’s voice, “Aye, yai, yai, Lucy! What are you up to now?!?”

kids really liked the face painting, tattoos and cornhole.

After enjoying our picnic, our team name was called over the loud speaker. We kicked off our heels, it was go-time! Squishy. Wet. Fun. All are words we would use to describe our first time at stomping grapes. In true Lucy fashion, we went to work! We stomped and tromped and even did a couple do-sidos. Hobble, lumber, and galumph! WE OWNED THOSE GRAPES! We were having such a grand time that we started getting irritated stares from people who were

wondering when we were going to be done.

As we exited stage left, there were plenty of troughs full of soapy water with which to wash off our grape stained hooves.

After the Stomp, we checked out the rest of the grounds. Straight out of a scene from Mayberry was a vintage police car and fire truck. We love you Lucy, but now it was time to channel Barney Fife! Deputy-inchief Tom Britt crawled in the front seat as we played a couple of Otises in the back.

Citizen’s Arrest! Citizen’s Arrest! Otis has been over served and needed to be hauled off to jail!!

Luckily, we somehow escaped Barney and his one bullet and took cover in the vineyards. There was row after row of grape vines. While Barney was being sidetracked

by Aunt Bee’s homemade apple pies, we helped ourselves to some clusters of grapes as we kicked back and enjoyed the sun.

We found it hard to believe that so close to home, more than 14,000 vines have been planted since Daniel’s Vineyard first started in 2010. Situated on 80 acres, these vines produce eight different varieties of grapes.

They’ll be producing wines from Cabernets to Catawbas, red to white, sweet to dry—all from Indiana grapes!

When we arrived, we found we were in good company. People came ready for a silly, grape stomping time! When you check in, they ask you to come up with a name for your stomping team. We were Team Lucies About Town! As we waited for our turn, we threw down our picnic blanket, headed over to the food trucks, and enjoyed a little picnic. Since Daniel’s own wine will not be ready until next spring, we smuggled in some wine of our own—we thought it only appropriate for the occasion. In a grassy area underneath the cover of large, beautiful trees, Daniel’s set up the ideal scene for a wine stomping event. There were bales of hay, mums, four large vats and a doggie station! The

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The owners of Daniel’s, the Cook family of seven, are committed to developing a first class winery in the years to come. Currently

under construction on the property is a large have already started accepting reservations wine making facility that will also house a for weddings and other events. tasting room and banquet room. In fact, they A true family and community venture, Daniel’s is making its mark. “We’re very appreciative and feel fortunate to have a very big-hearted, helpful support system made up of not only family and close friends, but also members of the community of whom stand in our corner during these growing years of our business,” Jenna Cook said. “Helping hands and understanding ears are never far away. At our Grape Stomp event we are able to share an experience with our community that creates a feeling of being part of a large family–a value we cherish greatly. It is our hope Daniel’s Vineyard remains grounds for unique wonders in the many years to come.”

Sure to be an annual tradition, you’ll want to mark your calendars for this harvest event.

Wine, sun and fun…you can’t miss with this one! As always, CHEERS!!!

Get Your Boat Ready for Winter

After a great summer with fairly temperate weather, we now watch as days grow shorter and another boating season winds down. It is once again time to get ready for the cold winter months ahead. We urge you to keep in mind, there’s far more to preparing your boat for winter storage than simply storing it on land.

Every season we talk to boat owners who have to replace their engines or have other expensive repairs due to improper or shoddy winterization. Many storage facilities offer “winter packages”, but not all packages are the same and some boaters may not understand what a full winterization process entails, or why it is vital to their boat.

In many ways, the winterization process is like an annual physical you may receive from your doctor. We check the boat’s vitals such as idle speeds, oil pressure, operating temperatures, and voltage, as well as ready it for storage during colder weather.

With upfront pricing and certified technicians who have the experience and know-how to properly winterize, store and spring start your boat, Geist Marina will have your boat ready for next spring without any unwanted surprises.

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“I finally have my life back thanks to Dr. Rempel. It’s a miracle!”

– Vicki, a Geist resident

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When Luke Andritsch was diagnosed at age 3 with leukemia, the little things in life became much more important. “We just started saving pennies. They just seemed like good luck,” said Vicky Andritsch, Luke’s mother. Today, Luke is a healthy 11-year-old boy and the inspiration behind Team Luke, a local children’s cancer charity. Recently, the pennies that the family collected were installed onto the floor of the home office by Luke and his father, Todd. More than 56,000 pennies now serve as a permanent reminder of the love, support, prayers and even luck that the Andritsch family will forever feel. For more information about Team Luke, visit their Facebook page or teamluke.webs.com.

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