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Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier is still getting used to being called Mayor. To many people, he is still Steve. “It has taken some getting used to,” he said. “I still like keeping things informal when I can. That’s just the way I am, and I prefer being called Steve. I’m more

comfortable with that, but I’m adjusting to being called Mayor and appreciating the title and its responsibility.” After 33 years as a teacher, coach and administrator for Lawrence Township Schools, Collier has spent the last six months as the new Mayor of Lawrence, and it is a role he has taken on with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

“I love Lawrence and always have,” he said in his office overlooking the entrance to Fort Harrison Park. “The number of great and talented people we have is amazing. It really is inspiring to live in a great place when you are taking on the role of mayor.” This is what Mayor Collier had to say on the following topics as he reflected on his first six months in office and his vision for Lawrence:

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“I thought I was going to be retired, but sometimes the Good Lord has a plan for you. I was retired for six months when I was approached by my friend, Paul Ricketts, to run for a counselor position. We went to high school together. Being a teacher has good name recognition, but it would still be a whole new career. I saw it as an opportunity to dive in and work in municipal government. I was later considered to be a good choice for a mayoral candidate. It was a transition to go from being semi-retired to becoming essentially a ‘head coach’ again. I spent a lot of time talking about it with my wife, Chris (a retired teacher from Harrison Hill Elementary in Lawrence), and decided it would be a rewarding challenge.”

“On his first six months in office: “I began the transition in November, and what made the first days easier was having good people helping me. By the second week in December, I had my team in place. I’ve made some great choices in the selection of my staff. I selected David Hofmann (LPD) and Dino Batalis (LFD) to lead our Public Safety. We’ve developed strong relationships between our safety personnel and the community. We want to build citizen engagement, and education is the key to bringing the citizens of Lawrence and City Hall together.

with plans to bring in more industry and a number of new companies. We want even more employees to settle in the city of Lawrence. We have bi-monthly meetings to listen to members of the Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, community organizations and members of the Common Council. To date, our ideas

“I also think Jason Fenwick and Jason Streeter have done a great job in our Controller’s Office. Julie Kukolla is my executive assistant. I have known her for years. I never thought I would be that guy who would be so busy that I needed someone to guide my daily schedule, but she has done an outstanding job as my gatekeeper. I’m impressed with Scott Salsbery’s leadership at utilities and believe his experience and institutional knowledge will pay dividends for the citizens of Lawrence. “Cam Starnes and MaryJo Rothenbush lead our Economic Development with some innovative ideas, which is very exciting. I couldn’t have better people to lead the Department of Public Works than Bill Anthony and Dave Lotts, and as always, Eric Martin is doing a great job with the Parks Department.”

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On the Lawrence community following Principal Susan Jordan’s tragic death at Amy Beverland Elementary: “It was so encouraging to see all of the different entities working together after Mrs. Jordan was tragically killed protecting her students. It was inspiring to see people come together to help the teachers, students, parents and community. It says a lot about the high quality of people we have living in Lawrence.”

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items or use environmentally-friendly resources to make their art. Junkyard Goddess is more than just a boutique though. Michelle wanted her store to be somewhere the community could come in, enjoy a complimentary cookie or coffee and just feel like they’re at home.

“To me, it’s not just about a place to come and shop. I want people to come and think of me if they need a gift or an item for their Six years ago, Michelle got the idea to sell home,” said Michelle. “More than that, I items that she herself either created, painted want to bring the community together and or refurbished on Etsy as a way to support offer classes, workshops and fun events in her growing family. Fast forward a few years, the evening and just create a space where and Michelle’s items were selling fast as she people can come and feel happy.” began to start a business plan for a boutique she wanted to call Junkyard Goddess. Just as she said this to me, a customer came into her shop. She politely excused “My whole concept is that we don’t have to herself and helped the customer navigate spend a lot of money on our home decor. the new store that had only opened the I combined that with wanting to reuse week before. The customer left emptywhat we already have on the earth, being handed but said she would definitely be environmentally conscious and saving back. The way that Michelle treated the money [to create Junkyard Goddess],” customer, though, was like she’d known explained Michelle. “You can have a work her for years – very warm, inviting and of art and have that pride that you did willing to help with whatever she needed. it yourself, and you’re also helping save This single event showed me that Michelle something from going to a junkyard.” is true to what she told me just moments before about wanting Junkyard Goddess A pet-friendly store as Michelle liked to to have a home-like atmosphere where emphasize, Junkyard Goddess sells trunks, people feel welcomed. wall art, furniture and other home decor items. One of the big items that the store Junkyard Goddess will be celebrating their offers though is Milk Paint. This paint Grand Opening with a special party on comes in several different shades, is free of July 9 from 5-9 p.m. To contact Michelle VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and about painting classes, customization of gives any surface an “old world” look like furniture or any other questions about it’s been there for decades upon decades. Junkyard Goddess, visit junkyardgoddess. The store also sells items made by several com, their Facebook Page at facebook.com/ artisans, and Michelle ensures that all of junkyardgoddess or Michelle’s Etsy at them either restyle their pieces from older etsy.com/shop/TheJunkyardGoddess.

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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans is an initiative created by the Department of Defense to honor those who fought for our country during the Vietnam War. 2015-2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the homecoming of our troops from this unpopular war. Their return was far from celebrated, and these recent efforts are better late than never. Marking this historic anniversary is the creation of a Commemorative Gift to be given to all seven million Vietnam veterans with 150,000 of these brave

men and women in Indiana. The gift is the first of its kind to be given to our veterans and includes a 160-page hardbound book, feature documentary and an interactive eBook. The organization of this effort extends to the states to take on local fundraising and personalization of a portion of each book, which is a gorgeous, hardback coffee table book specific to each state. Indiana’s only living Medal of Honor recipient is Sammy L. Davis who is leading the Indiana contingency, and nominated veterans’ events expert and Fishers resident Jill Fewell is our state INDY METRO / JULY 2016 / TownePost.com

coordinator for the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans efforts. “It’s such an honor and a major undertaking,” says Jill, whose son serves in the Navy. “I’m thrilled to be helping with such a rewarding and important project.” Jill has been a longtime supporter of veterans and is the founder of VeteranEvents.org. She’s a member of the World War II Roundtable, and if there is an event for veterans in central Indiana, it’s almost guaranteed she played a role in it. “It’s all about the Veterans, not me,” says Jill, who always spells Veterans with an

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“It’s about time,” says Ponytail Paul Cauley, a Vietnam veteran and President of the World War II Roundtable of the long-awaited honor for those who served in Vietnam. Cauley served with the 101st Airborne, Infantry 3rd of the 506th Currahee. Cauley just returned from a 13th reunion with his unit. He was able to locate some of the men he served with and discovered they had been attending

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reunions since 1995. “I used to not wear anything indicative of my service to my country, but I wear something daily that displays with honor that I served my country, and every day, I have people come up to me to thank me for my service." Cauley returned home from Vietnam in November of 1971 to a rude awakening. That year was marked by public displays of hostility towards the veterans who fought. This included horrific accounts of actions by U.S. soldiers in Vietnam by Senator John Kerry on Capitol Hill and anti-war protests across the country, culminating in the killings of protestors on Kent State campus. Cauley noticed sentiment was changing a couple decades ago during Desert Storm, and the U.S. was starting to support our military. That’s when he began to proudly wear evidence of his service. Indiana is an early adopter state for the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans effort; however, many states have raised their funds and are distributing the Gift. In Mississippi, their Governor is spearheading the effort. Clearly an important effort by all states, the support for this project is unsurpassed. “We hope to experience a similar success in Indiana,” says Jill, who is hopeful that our State Legislature will create a bill allocating a portion of the necessary funding. Upcoming Vietnam veterans events include the Kokomo Healing Fields reunion in September, which is the largest of its kind. Visit WHVV.org, VeteranEvents.org, WWIIRoundtable.com or VVA295.com for more information!

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SUE ELLSPERMANN IS LEADING BY EXAMPLE Writer / Kara Reibel Photography provided

We teach what we’ve been taught. We help others in the manner that we have experienced. Sue Ellspermann shares her mentors and those who have impacted her life along with her plans for leadership of Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the largest singly-accredited statewide community college system in the entire country. The new President of Ivy Tech Community College, Sue Ellspermann hails from the beautiful town of Ferdinand where she’s lived since the age of 2. One of six children, Sue and her two sisters worked in their father’s small jewelry store after school and on weekends through high school.

Ferdinand,” shares Sue, who confided only in Sister Kathy, aside from her husband, Jim, about the upcoming Lt. Governor run for office. The St. Benedict rules consist of community, prayer, hospitality and work. “Sister Kathy helps me to remain grounded.” While serving as Lt. Governor, Sue became involved with the Indiana Conference for Women. Now as a member of their Advisory Committee, Sue continues to promote the conference across the state. Conference co-founder Billie Dragoo served on an Indiana Bicentennial committee with Sue for “Big Ideas,” which not only celebrates Indiana, but it provides a strong vision looking forward to our next 100 years of statehood. The full reveal of this plan will be announced in September.

While studying industrial engineering at Purdue, Sue’s keen interest in unstructured problem-solving and strategic planning began. While working for Frito Lay in Dallas, she met Dr. Min Basadur, a thought leader in the applied creativity realm of corporate innovation. “Dr. Basadur became not only a mentor, but after leaving Frito Lay, I joined him as a consultant on a colleague level,” shares Sue. Basadur was the founder of the process she used, and it was his research that provided the foundation Sue expanded upon through her own consultation experience. While Sue was building her consultancy business, another key mentor was Kathy Kleindorfer. “Kathy was an excellent leader,” says Sue. “She emphasized the importance of under-promising and over-delivering.” Sue’s first big client was Kimball International. Jim Thyen, CEO of Kimball International, had a leadership style that Sue admired. “He always did the right thing, even if that meant lowering profits in lieu of laying off workers,” states Sue of Thyen. “He took care of people and was not overly focused on the profit motive.” Later, Thyen would serve as a friend and trusted advisor while Sue was making the decision to run for State Representative. After 20 years of consulting and strategic planning, Sue founded and served as Director of the Center for Applied Research and Economic Development at the University of Southern Indiana. Shortly after leaving this position, Sue received a call from then-Congressman Pence to be his Lt. Governor. “My spiritual director is Sister Kathy Huber (member of the Huber Winery family) and a Prioress with St. Benedict’s Monastery in TownePost.com / JULY 2016 / INDY METRO

“I am beyond excited that one of my initiatives for women was considered,” says Dragoo, who recently attended The Global Entrepreneurship Summit with President Obama and other international business leaders. “Billie is an amazing leader and role model,” says Sue of Dragoo, who also serves as CEO of RepuCare. “I feel very strongly that

the Indiana Conference for Women is an excellent opportunity for women to network and get inspired to do more.” Speaking of doing more, as President of Ivy Tech, Sue brings with her a powerful agenda designed to facilitate success for their students. As Lt. Governor, she served as Vice Chair of the Indiana Career Council, which focuses on aligning

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education with workforce needs. The committee set the goal of 60 percent of our Hoosier workforce having postsecondary credentials/degrees by 2025. This means an additional one million Hoosiers need to skill up, and the bulk of those degrees will come from community colleges, such as Ivy Tech. Currently, there are 20,000 graduates with certificates and/or associate degrees from Ivy Tech Community College each year. That number needs to more than double to meet the goal. Sue intimately understands the needed flexibility with earning degrees. It took her eight years of commuting to Louisville from Evansville to complete her doctorate in industrial engineering. A high level of patience and persistence, along with family support, carried her through. The importance of increasing flexibility for degree completion, accompanied with courses that assist with skilling up our workforce such as Ivy Tech’s partnership with Eleven Fifty Academy, are a few ways Ivy Tech is working to elevate the graduation rate for their students.

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BIKING AROUND THE CIRCLE MONUMENT CIRCLE HOLDS THE 7TH ANNUAL INDY CRITERIUM BICYCLE FESTIVAL Writer / Demi Lawrence

Downtown Indianapolis’ Monument Circle will be alive and booming on Saturday, July 9 as it holds the 7th Annual Indy Criterium Bicycle Festival from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This family-oriented event is free to the public, offering amateur and professional bike racing, a Freewheelin’ Family Fun Ride with 1 mile and 3 mile events, BMX stunt shows and so much more.

uses bicycles to teach valuable life and leadership skills along with healthy habits. There are three route options for beginners through experienced riders at 14 miles, 32 miles or 52 miles. Sign up for these routes at http://bit.ly/28L4VQY. The first 100 participants to register will also be eligible to receive an event T-shirt! Route maps will be provided on location and can be found at ridewithgps.com/ events/Indy-Crit-Kick-Off-Ride as well. You can get in touch with Indy Criterium through social media, on Instagram/ Twitter @IndyCrit and their Facebook page, Indy Criterium.

Pre-ride check-in will be from 7:30-8:45 a.m., and the starting location will be on the South Steps of Monument Circle directly after check-in. After the ride, free bicycle parking will be offered on Monument Circle to allow people to stay and enjoy the rest of the day’s festivities. For cars, free parking will be provided at Central Park at 301 N. Illinois St., granted that you have a parking pass, which will be available for download when you register. Free showering facilities and towel services will also be provided at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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If there were a contest for the most creative beer and ale names, Scarlet Lane Brewing Company might just take first prize. With names such as Laughing Water Australian Sprinkling Ale, Tiberius Double IPA, Dorian Stout, and Marley’s Ghost Stout, Scarlet Lane Brewing Company, 7724 Depot Street, McCordsville, Ind., is giving its growing number of patrons several cleverlymonikered brews to choose from. The beer names have been popular since they opened at the prospering brewery, which has been so successful the co-founders have established a Legion of Ale member club to enhance the Scarlet Lane experience. “The Legion membership has been a great way for people to enjoy the brewery even more,” said Scarlet Lane Co-Founder Doug Sheets. "The Legion membership includes continued education on the art of beer tasting. “We hope to educate members on what they are tasting, whether it’s good or bad,” Sheets said. “We want them to be more educated while out having a beer and not just assuming.” Legion members also participate in the development of their favorite Scarlet Lane Brewery beers by becoming a sensory panel member. They are also included in research and development teams to taste certain beers before they launch in the market. “There are a lot of people out drinking craft beer right now,” Sheets stated. “It starts with what consumers are wanting to drink and what is catching on. Citrus IPA’s are huge right now. We like getting the feedback and new ideas so we can stay ahead of the curve.” Other perks to being in the Legion include, home-brewing lessons, a membership card, an in-house mug, merchandise discounts, beer verbs and member access to VIP events. The cost for a life time membership is only $85. Both first-time visitors and long-time regulars to Scarlet Lane enjoy the brewery’s wide craft portfolio, which includes the Lenore Dry Hopped Ale, Dorian Stout variants, and Tiberius Centurian, an India pale ale. “We hope to educate members on what Seasonal offerings include Vivian Red IPA they are tasting, whether it’s good or bad” and a favorite by many, Katrina Spiced

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Brown Ale, prefect for fall and winter. There is also an Anthology series that includes Erik Bloodaxe, a Braggot style and Dark Illusions. This series also has the Heaven and Hell Halloween collaboration

can also sit at the bar and chat with the tap room staff. “Most of our tap room staff go through Cicerone beer training to learn the different styles of beers, proper ways to pour,

Scarlet Lane is already celebrating its two-year anniversary. between Scarlet Lane and Taxman Brewing Company, 13 S. Baldwin Street, Bargersville, Ind.

proper glassware, and how to clean the glassware properly,” Sheets said. “It gives them more knowledge and makes them more comfortable while talking with our customers. It also makes the customer’s experience more engaging and enjoyable.”

Each year the breweries will trade who brews Heaven and who brews Hell. The series began last year. Scarlet Lane brewed Hell, an Imperial Stout, and Taxman brewed Patrons can order food from The Grill 2, and Pizza King, which are both just Heaven, a Golden Strong Ale. up the street, and have the food put on Scarlet Lane occupies a 10,000 square foot the bar tab. Food trucks are available on facility that offers a nice, open-space feel. weekends, featuring Gomez Bar-B-Que and Caplinger’s Fresh Catch on the last The tap room offers a very comfortable Friday of the month. atmosphere with plenty of seating. You

Sheets, originally from Labanon, Ind., handles the sales, business development, and finance side of things, while Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder Nick Servies, also from Lebanon, IN., handles the marketing, social media, and IT. Scarlet Lane CEO and Head Brewer Eilise Lane supervises all things brewing. That includes recipe formulation, grain ordering and staying on a strict brewing schedule. Eilise, a native of Greencastle, Indiana, finished her education at The American Brewers Guild CBA program. This was after spending six years home brewing and shadowing at several Oregon breweries. Besides Sheets, Servies, and Lane, an investment team that is primarily made up of females helps with other operations. “It’s a good mold,” Sheets noted. “We all have different backgrounds and strengths to make Scarlet Lane a success.” Scarlet Lane is already celebrating its twoyear anniversary.

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“We recently started distribution in a few more areas of Northern Indiana,” Sheets noted. "This now gives us coverage from Marion County all the way north to the Michigan boarder. We are thrilled to get our brews in the hands “The people in McCordsville were very receptive to us from the start,” Sheets added. of a lot more people throughout the state. “They have supported us and given us a lot of business. We also get a lot of people from “We are very happy Geist, Fishers, Greenfield, Indianapolis, with our success Carmel, etc.” and we really want to thank our Sheets noted that many retail outlets such customers and as Kroger and Big Red Liquors and select followers who Payless and Crown Liquors sell Scarlet Lane 22oz bombers. Many restaurants and have been very supportive and bars across central and northern Indiana stuck with us to feature Scarlet Lane beer on draft. If you don’t see it, ask your favorite watering hole see what we do next.” to carry SLB. “It feels like we have already been here for ten years,” Sheets said. "We have been working non-stop to make all of this possible. We chose McCordsville by chance. We were driving nearby looking for a place that would provide enough space and this was perfect. It was a nice fit, and for the most part it was exactly what we were looking for.

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I seem to be the only person in town who had not heard of the famous Primanti Bros. restaurant when it hit Hamilton Town Center this May. Apparently, if you’re from Pittsburgh, have ever been to Pittsburgh or even know how to spell Pittsburgh, you are familiar with (and most likely a fan of) Primanti Bros.! Having eaten there twice now, I can tell you the place is definitely worth the hype. First off, you walk into the restaurant, and you feel like you’re at a party. It’s a very lively atmosphere with large televisions everywhere, local pro and college pennants hanging from the ceiling, crowds of people and fun and interesting articles framed on the walls. On one side of the building is an indoor/outdoor patio. There’s also a fire pit that gets used in the evenings and when it’s cool outside. On the other side of the restaurant is a large three-sided seating area that serves as the bar and diner counter. You can watch the cooks make your piled high sandwiches behind the counter as you watch TV or talk to friends. Then…there’s the FOOD! They are famous for their two-handed huuuuge sandwiches. Our waiter suggested the Almost Famous Pastrami sandwich. When he brought it to the table, it looked like you would need a forklift to get it into your mouth! Piled on the sandwich was warm flavorful pastrami, melted provolone cheese, sweet and sour coleslaw, fresh-cut fries (yes, you read that right!) and tomatoes served on a thick piece of freshly baked Italian bread. It really was an explosion of flavor and texture. I loved it! They offer several types of sandwiches with all types of meat and various toppings. If you’re looking for a place that will serve you a fried egg on a sandwich, this is your place. To some, this may sound gluttonous…and can I say, I pity those people! Primanti Bros. offers much more than sandwiches. You’ll also enjoy their pizza (go for the Legend), burgers, salads (the steak

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salad has fries on top) and wings (specials are on Sunday and Monday). Their BLT tots are a plate of tater tots loaded with cheese and bacon. It could EASILY be your meal! They also have a full bar with great daily specials. Wednesday is half price drinks day and Friday means Four-Buck Fridays on all craft beers! They even spike their ice cream shakes. Try the salted caramel pretzel shake. It’s unbelievable! Their Happy Hour menu is full of great deals. The hours are 4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.close. (Finally a bar/restaurant that’s open late!) There are $3 tots, $2 pizza slices, $5 wings, queso, fresh cut fries, $4 stuffed pretzels, pub pickles with ranch dip and mozzarella wedges. Besides the fact that the food is great and plentiful, it’s really well priced! Finally, there’s the people! The new location employs over 100 workers, and they are full of smiles and upbeat attitudes. Every person who greets you is friendly! That probably has a lot to do with Sean Keefe, their general manager (also known as the “team coach”). He’s a big guy with positive energy, and he seems to be the perfect person to run such an establishment. His enthusiasm is infectious and endearing! When I commented on how reasonable the prices were, he replied,

“We’d rather serve someone four $10 meals It all started in the midst of the Great Depression with Joe Primanti pushing his a week than someone a $40 meal once a lunch cart along Pittsburgh’s Strip District, week.” I like that philosophy! offering reasonably priced sandwiches to the longshoremen and truckers. With Primanti Bros. is also already giving back the success and positive feedback he had to the community. The week they opened, received, he took a chance and opened a they hosted a fundraiser for Colts player storefront on 18th Street along the Strip Pat McAfee’s foundation. Pat is from District. His two brothers and nephew Pittsburgh and knows of Primanti Bros.’ great reputation. The restaurant is the main joined in to help. Jim Patrinos bought destination for any politician who visits the the business in 1974 and has overseen its Steel City. While Indianapolis has St. Elmo’s successful expansion. and Shapiro’s, Pittsburgh has Primanti If you live here in town, you will soon have Bros…and now so does Indy! other Primanti Bros. to frequent. They are set to open three more restaurants in The restaurant was featured on the first episode of “Man vs. Food.” It also made the area. Within the next year, downtown, Greenwood and Avon will all be home the list of the Manliest Restaurants in the to this booming franchise. They are also U.S.A., and that is NO surprise! National Geographic magazine even featured it in its looking for a location in Broad Ripple. After all, every Hoosier deserves the chance to article, “100 Places to Go Before You Die.” down a four-inch-high sandwich!!! Try out this great new eatery. You won’t leave While I was in Primanti Bros., I ran into my friend and local photographer, Tom Cooper. disappointed…or hungry! Tom’s a native of Pittsburgh and still returns regularly to visit his brother. “When I go back to see my brother, it’s the first place we go,” Tom shared. That sort of loyalty seems to be common among fans of Primanti Bros. The HTC location is the 33rd restaurant that the popular chain has opened.

Lawrence Central and Lawrence North grads Ryan and Shauna Williams have started Once Upon a Party and Indiana Farm Table.

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If you were to ask Ryan and Shauna Williams 20 years ago where they would be today, chances are they wouldn’t answer with married, raising a family together and running their own very successful businesses. Both Indiana natives and Lawrence Central/Lawrence North grads, these two moved to the Geist area 15 years ago to raise their family. Initially, Shauna was an educator and director, holding a degree in Early Childhood Education from Indiana

University, and Ryan was in retail management for the last decade. As demand would have it, both Ryan and Shauna were very skilled in other fields which led them to leave their desk jobs and start Once Upon a Party and Indiana Farm Table.

a party their guests will never forget. As a passionate advocate for literacy, Shauna not only hands out bookmarks to her guest of honor but gives books as gifts and donates books to those in need. Speaking of books, how’s this for a cool service? Shauna and her team, while not professional photographers, will take pictures at your event and put them into a photo book for you to enjoy forever. This frees up time for the parents to just enjoy watching their child have a great time!

Despite what you’re thinking, Once Upon a Party (OUAP) is not derived from a fairy tale. Shauna describes, “It’s actually literacy based. {A story they will never forget} is our tagline.” OUAP provides personalized parties to families, businesses, churches or anyone looking for OUAP is unique because of the variety atGeist.com / JULY 2016 / GEIST MAGAZINE / 41

of services they offer. Similar to previously planning activities for her students, OUAP allows her to exercise her creativity through face painting, balloon twisting, activities, décor, etc. Take face painting, for example. Shauna recalls, “I kept getting asked to do it, and even though I was once considered an artist, I said I did not offer that. After the third or so request, I could see there was a need for it. Now it’s at least 85 percent of all I do; same with balloon twisting.” A self-taught party planner, she’s contributed to the success of hundreds of parties so far and plans on thousands more. Loving the opportunity to work with children and be artistic, she’s created a party planning company that alleviates stress on the host. In response to a very busy party season this summer, Shauna recommends,

“Plan ahead and plan early. People love to hold events outdoors, so have a backup plan in case of inclement weather. That’s where we come in to keep them busy, so 15 children aren’t swinging from your banisters!” Check out onceuponapartyindy.com for more information or find them on Facebook. Shauna isn’t the only one running a successful business in Lawrence. Ryan has just launched a very successful company called Indiana Farm Table. Ryan recalls, “I got my start building DIY projects for my wife, and everyone loved what I made. I decided to try and sell a table that I made, and it sold in less than a day. The next table I made sold in less than two hours.” That’s when he realized he was onto something big and created a Facebook page. Like several entrepreneurs, the power of social media and Facebook marketing boosted his business so much that he was

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able to step away from his full-time job and woodwork fulltime. It’s no secret “farm style” dining tables and furniture are wildly popular right now. Sure, you can purchase a farm table at most of the major retail stores now. What you couldn’t purchase was a handcrafted, solid wood, quality table for a fraction of the cost, until now. Shopping local is a perk too! What’s great about the rustic charm of farm house furniture? Ryan describes, “We can easily build any of our products for outdoor use. We just change the type of wood we use and the finish.” Everything he does is custom, so it’s always what the customer wants or needs at the time. Check them out at facebook.com/ indianafarmtable or call 317-445-5629. While the Williams’ are busy planning parties and crafting furniture, their

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children are quickly following in their eventful footsteps. Their two sons, Coleton (18) and Shaun (9), are busy bees too. Coleton will graduate from Lawrence Central this year and was recently accepted into Harvard, holding a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school. He will be following his mother’s footsteps though and is heading to IU as a Wells Scholar, receiving a full ride to study abroad. Shaun helps his Mom with great new ideas and clues her in to what kids are into and what they might like at a party. Sounds like the Williams family isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Mary Ryan has been a Geist resident for the past 28 years and enjoys spending time outdoors and around town with her husband Cory, 5-yearold daughter Chloe and 2-year-old son Callen.

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ometimes a football player can live through the perfect game and day.

Even an offensive lineup. Let’s examine such a contest that Purdue center Pete Quinn enjoyed on a blissful September season opener at Ross-Ade Stadium in 1979. The foe was Big Ten rival Wisconsin and the sixth ranked Boilermakers were meeting pre-season expectations, bowling over the Badgers.

and Good Times. After quarterback Mark Herrmann provided a lengthy greeting of Quinn, someone remarked that it was the longest anyone had heard the soft-spoken Herrmann speak. That caused teammate Bart Burrell to counter that “it was also the longest Pete has been quiet.” The room roared.

Such is fabric of Quinn while at Scecina, Purdue and the commercial real estate world. He is part of the Boilermaker folklore from 1977-80 that featured coach Jim Young, the tenacious Junk For Quinn, the eventual 41-20 conquest was Defense of assistant Leon Burtnett and the step one toward perfection. quarterbacking of Herrmann. Not only was Purdue ranked in the Top 20 for three But before the bout concluded a shocking successive seasons, but they were 3-0 in development occurred when a Purdue bowl games and consistently played before running back coughed up the football in audiences of over 65,000. the Wisconsin end zone. Quinn pounced on the loose football like a starved bear. Not to be forgotten were the enduring Touchdown, Purdue. Touchdown, scripts authored by No. 63, the starting offensive lineman. center. Quinn rose to a fan favorite as started a tradition at quarter breaks when the As the delirious Boilers celebrated on the offense was on the field. Once the period sidelines, Quinn’s eyes strayed into the ended, he would sprint as fast as he could to nearby stands. His attention focused on the opposite end. By himself. one of the 65,002 fans. She was a blonde. A beautiful blonde. “The fans were hoping that we had the ball on the one, so I would have to run to the “She was stunning,” remembered Quinn, other end,” he said laughingly. “But I think who got word to the girl that he wanted to we may have started the wave back then. invite her to a campus party that night. The fans would get up when I ran in front of them.” “I was shocked she came,” the still excited Quinn said. “But when I asked about her The Quinn novel started when his Irish major, she told me she was in high school. Catholic family lived on the then bustling She was just 17. That ended that date.” eastside of Indianapolis. The family home was at 21st and Post, blocks from Warren However, this tale eventually finished Central and years in front of a changing on a high note. Susan enrolled at Purdue community. After playing lineman as a and met the gregarious Quinn. The two 125-pound eighth grader in CYO, Quinn started dating, would later marry and followed family footsteps to the private, reared three children from their spacious Catholic setting of Scecina. He was a twohome in Geist. time captain, borrowing work ethic from his father who taught son to always play This one story illustrates the life of Pete with effort. Quinn. Charming. Funny. Talkative. A team and fan favorite. For example, take “Always run on the football field, he said,” last month when he was surrounded son noted. by Boilermakers for his induction into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. The But while all-city performer received 58-year-old can be a Master of Laughs inquiries from Notre Dame, Purdue,

Indiana and Ball State, there were no college scholarship offers for several weeks. “I was concerned but a coach at Butler told me not to worry,” recalled Quinn. “He said something would happen.” So, it did when 1976 began unfolding. Quinn was invited to Notre Dame (his dream school) and met with Irish coach Dan Devine. “It was not a good visit,” he said. “It was heartbreaking.” But good fortune came when then Purdue coach Alex Agase asked Quinn to his office in the spring. Weighing just over 200 pounds and only about 6-foot-1, Quinn bought shoes with two-inch heels and strapped on extra clothing. “I wanted to look like I was 6-4 and 240 pounds,” he said. Apparently, the makeover worked. A scholarship ensued and when he reported to training camp a team official questioned Quinn about his reduced height and weight. Quinn painfully recalls being the 11th center out of 11 centers on the team roster. But during that red-shirt season, he rose to the No. 2 position and headed into his sophomore campaign with hope. Hope appeared to become reality when the third game against Notre Dame arrived. “It was the night before the game and coach Young came to my room,” Quinn said. “He said our center had the flu and that I was going to start. I called all my family to tell them about it. But then before the game, the center showed up. I was crushed.” After his dad “talked me off the ledge,” good fortune arrived two weeks later. Quinn moved into the starting lineup at touted Ohio State. A rout ensued (Ohio State, 460) but Quinn performed admirably against an all-American Buckeye defensive tackle. However, after one of his blocks buried the talented foe, Quinn launched a brief celebration on the field. “We watch the film and coach Young had

the block rewound and rewound, showing it five times,” said Quinn. “I was scared I was in trouble for celebrating when we were losing. But coach said that he wanted to find 21 more starters who played with that kind of passion.” The Quinn era had arrived and it coincided with Purdue success. After a 5-6 mark in 1977, Quinn, Herrmann and the Boilers peeled off 9-2-1, 10-2 and 9-3 records. The football career expired after the senior season. Surgery scared off potential draft suiters, though that size issue probably would have reduced the Boiler center to being a late pick. There were no draft combines in those days and money was scarce for those who ventured into backup roles. “Sometimes I wish I would have given it a shot,” admitted Quinn. But his business career has been a solid replacement. Quinn and his commercial real estate partners have morphed from Summit Realty to Cushman and Wakefield to Colliers International. All have been rousing success stories. In the meantime, Pete and Susanne have sent all three children (Peter, Kristen and Hanna) to, of course, Purdue. Quinn has remained in the starting lineup at Purdue. This fall will be his 25th season as an analyst for the radio network and he anchors the Boilermaker Business Exchange. And he bleeds black gold when his telephone rings. The ring is the whistle from the Purdue train. “I will stand with Purdue through thick or thin,” he said. Indeed, he does. Ray Compton is a former journalist and longtime sports marketing person.

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WITH INDIANA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER AND PURDUE GRADUATE PETE QUINN. WHO IS THE BEST GOLF PLAYER IN THE QUINN FAMILY? Susan. She owns the Hawthornes. WILL YOU ALWAYS BE A FAN OF PURDUE? Always. It doesn’t matter if they are 12-0 or 0-12. DO YOU THINK 2016 IS THE YEAR OF THE BOILERMAKERS? The talent is there and (coach) Darrell (Hazen) is a high character guy. If character counts, they will win.” BESIDES PLAYING IN GAMES, WHAT ELSE DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT PURDUE FOOTBALL? The band. Our band is the best. It is great seeing them at road games. PURDUE WAS PROBABLY THE FIRST COLLEGE TEAM TO USE THE SHOTGUN. HOW DID YOU AND MARK HERRMANN HANDLE THAT RADICAL MOVE? I think we mishandled only one snap and that was when Mark hurt his hand. But it helped having a quarterback who was 6-5. WHAT IS ONE STORY THAT YOU CAN TELL US ABOUT JIM YOUNG? Jim just had his 81st birthday but he says he always wants to learn. He learned to play the piano when he was 70. He plays it very well. HOW DO YOU LIKE BROADCASTING PURDUE FOOTBALL GAMES? I love it. I live and die on the games but I have learned to get over the losses quickly. My 300th game will be the IU game. DO YOU STILL WORKOUT? I’m addicted to it. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST WIN AT PURDUE? We were 10-2 in 1979 and beat Tennessee (27-22) in the Bluebonnet Bowl. That was special. AND WORST LOSS? We lost to Minnesota (31-14) that same year and it cost us going to the Rose Bowl.

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As a kid growing up in New Jersey, Todd Klaassen was fascinated by the weather patterns. His favorites were coastal storms and the influence of the ocean, especially in the winter. "It alway amazed me how this massive storm could produce only rain along the coast and then 10 miles inland over a foot of snow,” shares Todd. “My parents said that I was discussing details of the weather at a very early age. It was the one thing that I have always been truly interested in,” shares Todd, who vividly remembers Hurricane Gloria uprooting a large tree from his front yard when he was a kid.

Midwest than the coast where Todd grew up, are always changing. In New Jersey, the coastal storms and warm waters would influence the weather patterns along the shore. “I love going in every day. There is always something new,” says Todd. “The weather is always changing, and I love the challenges this represents.” With Todd’s strong science background, he is skilled in forecasting. The CBM, or Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, is the highest certification for a meteorologist. The CMB Seal is awarded by the American Meteorological Society. Kevin Gregory at RTV6 also holds the CBM Seal.

The first thing Todd does when he gets to work at 4 a.m. is look at what is currently going on with the computer models and Todd attended Kean University, a match up the lines with what is initializing. meteorology school in New Jersey. He Todd literally takes out a sheet of paper and thought he would work with the science and technology aspect in the meteorological draws out the weather pattern for the next seven days. He puts together the forecast field of study. It was after Klaassen got his before he builds anything graphically. This is first job that he was encouraged to enter built prior to seeing this on television. weather broadcasting. “During college, I started working for a local CBS affiliate in New York City and received mentoring to work on demo tapes,” shares Todd. Once the tapes were distributed, Todd received a couple job offers. He accepted a position in Lansing, Michigan, before moving to Indianapolis in 2007.

“As a meteorologist, you can bank on the computer models if they align,” says Todd, who builds the graphics throughout the morning. As part of the RTV6 weather team, he records radio and weather hits for WIBC in addition to broadcasting across the RTV6 television network.

“My job is multi-faceted,” shares Todd. “One part meteorology, one part graphic artist, one part presenter, and now with the social media component, I find myself posting even when I am not on the clock.”

In addition to work, philanthropy has always been a priority for Todd. Soon after he began working with RTV6, Todd was drawn into supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by some friends. In 2011, Todd ran a campaign for LLS Man of the Year. At that time, Todd had no family or

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close ties to blood diseases. It was four years later that Todd’s father was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive blood cancer. “My parents were visiting and we were hiking in Brown County, and my dad was having a hard time keeping up, which was unusual,” recalls Todd. “He soon received the devastating diagnosis that he had AML Leukemia.” His father passed away last fall. During the recent campaigns for Man and Woman of the Year with LLS, Todd served as Master of Ceremonies for several events, including an event at The Vogue for Alissa Moody’s Woman of the Year campaign. “I met Todd through a dear friend of mine, and I instantly knew he was the perfect person to emcee the Yacht Rock Revue benefit concert I was hosting for my LLS Woman of the Year Campaign,” shares Moody. “Not only does Todd have an amazing stage presence, but he ran for Man of the Year before having a connection to leukemia or lymphoma at that time until tragically his dad was diagnosed a few years later.” When Todd isn’t working at the station or volunteering, he is seen along the Monon in Broad Ripple. “I love it here,” says Todd. “Indy is a big city with a small town feel. With the concert venues, conventions and other events and with the explosion of urban living, Indy is booming.” Kara Reibel, a freelance writer and storyteller, is a main contributor for TownePost Network’s magazines. Follow her: Karareibel.com; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @karareibel.

DENISE GIANNOTTI: KEEP CALM AND DRESS SMART accepted and then realized she had not bought a new dress in four years. She headed over to the mall and asked the sales woman who helped her for the works: an evening gown, jewelry, shoes, handbag and even a coat. She tried everything on and was amazed at the feeling that came over her; her mood suddenly brightened, and she felt happier than she had in a long while. “I knew right then what to do with my life. I wanted to start a business where I could give other people the same feeling I was having right then. I wanted to share my knowledge of fashion with people who were struggling with their bodies or their image in order to help them feel better about themselves,” Giannotti explained.

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Some people have a talent for foreign languages; other people are skilled mathematicians. Denise Giannotti’s gift is the ability to coach others on how to look their best. The realization that she had this knack not only got her through a difficult period in her life, but continues to brings her happiness as she empowers others to present their best image to the world. Giannotti’s pathway to becoming an image consultant, fashion stylist and custom shopper began when she was in high school in Illinois and worked at a store called Betty’s of Winnetka. Later, while getting her B.A. degree from Colorado State University in Fashion Design, Merchandising and Business, she dressed mannequins for the Denver Department Store. After college, due to her husband’s career, she lived in Pennsylvania, Texas, Venezuela and Washington, D.C., where she worked

This insightful moment was the springboard that led her to develop her business as an image consultant and stylist, not only for women of all ages, shapes and sizes but for men as well. Her clients have ranged from as buyer in local department stores. In the president of a major company featured addition, she had the opportunity to travel on the cover of an industry magazine to the throughout Europe and South America while purchasing merchandise for sale in the drummer of a local band. United States. With her eye for what looks good on Eventually, her family moved to the Fishers different body types, she is able help her area, and she worked for the legendary L.S. clients put their best foot forward without spending a lot of money. Ayres department store as well as the now closed Lazarus department store. She also found time to get a master’s degree from Indiana University in Textiles and Clothing Education. Then, seven years ago, her husband died after a brave fight against cancer. Around the very same time, she lost a couple of beloved pets, moved out of her family home and became an empty nester. She sunk into a period of melancholy and lost interest in pursuing activities she had previously enjoyed.

Giannotti sums up her philosophy by saying, “When someone steps out, they are presenting to the world the masterpiece that is them. My job is to take away their sense of panic when they shop and chisel away until they sparkle like the diamond they are!” To contact Denise Giannotti, visit her website at DeniseGiannotti.com.

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There are many reasons why customers recommend The Maids to people they know and love. We go where germs hide... light switch plates, door knobs, phone receivers and more. We use back pack vacuums with HEPA-filtration to remove dirt, dust and allergens hidden deep in carpets and upholstery – the perfect solution for allergy season. We use environmentally preferable cleaning products. Your home will be seriously clean and healthy. Every clean comes with a 24-hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee. Same cleaning team each visit.

SAVE $3000

on 1st time clean!

KITCHENS • • • • • • • •

Clean sink Clean appliance exteriors Clean inside microwave Clean range top Damp wipe cabinet doors Clean counters Hand wash floor Load dishwasher

BATHROOMS

Clean sinks, counters; change towels • Clean, disinfect toilets, tubs, showers • Hand wash, disinfect floors •

Expires 7/31/16 | New Customers Only

ALL ROOMS

Pick up and straighten Dust sills, ledges, wall hangings Remove cobwebs Dust/vacuum furniture Vacuum floors, carpets Vacuum stairs Vacuum under beds Change linens, make beds Empty trash Windows Clean entry window & one set of patio door windows • Clean window over kitchen sink • • • • • • • • • • •

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GIFT CERTIFICATES!

SAVE $2000

on 3rd time clean! Expires 7/31/16 | New Customers Only

Call today for a free estimate Referred for a reason.

770-1320

www.maids.com

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“Let’s work

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vision Rob Delaby, Owner of Shane’s Outdoor Living & LandscapES

Patios & Walkways • Pergolas & Pavilions • Walls & Seating • Fireplaces • Concrete • Landscaping • Water Features & Ponds

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317-485-6514 • shaneslandscape.com

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