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“We opened it as a soda fountain during some holiday festivities and it was such a hit, we decided to open it up as an ice cream parlor again!” says owner and Fortville resident Lenzy Hendrix. “It’s been three weeks now and we have gone through thousands of scoops of ice cream!” Hendrix is an architect at his day job and was once an “imagineer” for Walt Disney in California. To this day, he enjoys working on themed architecture in casinos and restaurants. So with his Disney and architecture backround, along with a love of theatre, Hendrix has managed to “build” an ice cream parlor that looks like no other! “We call it where Lady Gaga meets Willy Wonka,” laughs Hendrix. “It’s pink zebra couches, paper-like chandeliers, and an old-fashioned soda bar made from repurposed wood. It’s bins of candy, including everything from skittles to fine chocolates Hendrix finds at a store in Anderson. Tables are

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By J. Andy Murphy 1986 was the era of double digit interest rates. The F.C. Tucker Company made a leap of faith. They broke ground with the first and only free standing real estate office in Geist. You may recognize the original structure if you drive down Sargent Road. The “pods,” as they were affectionately called, still stand on top of their stilts along the side of the road. In 1986, our Geist community was the middle of nowhere with only a few homes. F.C. Tucker saw beyond the bean fields and knew this was going to be a great area to raise families. The company felt so strongly about this commitment that 12

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in 1991, F.C. Tucker built the familiar two-story red brick building located at 79th and Fall Creek Road. This office is now home to over 40 agents along with their managing brokers, Joe Dowd and Kristi Snider. The agents, many of who have been there for over 20 years, will tell you that their office feels like home. “We are a team of people who live in the Geist community. We believe in and love the uniqueness of our little corner of the world,” said Dowd. This busy real estate office is filled with licensed realtors who also believe in giving back and show it through their own team involvement in the community. If you mention the Geist Half Marathon, you will quickly hear stories about the water stop that several agents worked

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The first offices for the Geist F.C. Tucker Co. agents in 1986 was located at their current location in these “pods” as shown here. In 1991, these pods were moved to Sargent Road and a new red brick building was built which is home to 40 agents today. at this year. They also feel strongly about their schools, volunteering and supporting many of the public, private and parochial schools in the Geist area. St. Mary’s Center, United Way, Realtor Foundation and Teacher’s Treasures are additional programs that the Tucker agents feel privileged to serve. One of the most popular seasonal events would have to be the long running “Santa Claus at Geist” program. It is indeed a program that families look forward to every Christmas season. A generation of kids has walked through the office front door to take part in the party and gift giving that makes this event so special. Some of these kids have returned to buy their own homes from one of the 40 full time team members who also live in the area. Ten of these estate agents are from the original team formed so many years ago. It’s interesting to note that these realtors live in the Geist neighborhods of Cambridge, Admirals, Highlands at Geist, Glen Cove, Crystal Pointe, Feather Cove, Cardinal Woods and many more. Many of them are longtime residents who have raised their families while helping new families move to the area. So the next time you drive past the F.C. Tucker Real Estate office at 79th and Fall Creek, tip your hat to the hard working professionals who have sold more houses and placed more families in our Geist neighborhoods than any other company. We guarantee it wouldn’t be the same Geist without the help of people who dedicate their professional time and community energy to make our area a great place to live!

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Fishers High School junior Cat Bouwkamp (left) with her friend Riley Dismore prior to the prom this spring. Bouwkamp was one of the first athletes to qualify for the 2012 London Paralympic games this August.

The Girl with the Olympic Tattoo By Kara Reibel Two years ago, atGeist.com featured an article on a 13-yearold fencing phenom who had just switched to wheelchair fencing from able-bodied fencing. Cat Bouwkamp’s goal at that time was to compete in London at the Olympics. Her goal is becoming a reality. Cat was one of the first athletes to qualify for the 2012 London Paralympic games this August. Listed as one of the Top 12 Paralympic athletes to watch, Cat is the youngest fencer on the team. Cat is also the only female on the USA Paralympic fencing team to qualify. Her sponsors include Nike and the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. This summer, Cat will first compete in the Fencing World Cup in July in Warsaw, Poland. Next, she will attend the Paralympic opening ceremonies in London, with the Queen, 14

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on August 29. Her event, foil, will be held on September 4, after she begins her junior year at Fishers High School. “Life is full of obstacle illusions.” – Grant Frazier. Nothing could be closer to the truth for Cat. Born with fibular hemimelia in her right leg, she endured multiple surgeries. Naturally right-handed, and with her right ankle being a fixed joint, she had to become ambidextrous and fence with her left arm. As she and her peers matured, the challenge with her leg became more pronounced. Her talent and potential was recognized by wheelchair judge, Sean Schumate, whom Cat deeply admires and respects. Where others see a limitation, some find an opportunity. Schumate and the National Paralympic Coach, Maestro Les Stawiki, approached Cat with the idea of switching to wheelchair fencing. Cat and her parents, Alan

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and Janet Bouwkamp, carefully considered the switch. The bottom line of their decision process was that wheelchair fencing leveled the playing field. Once seated in a competition, competitors are at an arm’s length away and held in a fixed position. Arguably, this is the most aggressive form of the sport. Whereas during an able-bodied match fencers are able to shuffle backward, if only for a moment, in wheelchair fencing, the brain/body reactions must be instantaneous. There is nowhere to hide, not even for a nanosecond. Switching to wheelchair fencing has opened up a whole

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Boater Safety Emergency Protocols for Geist Reservoir

Ron Lipps, Deputy Fire Marshal (on left) and Sergeant Mike Janes, Police Officer/Paramedic (on right) are both aboard the Geist Guardian, Fishers’ new Public Safety Boat.

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you needed immediate attention while boating on Geist? Residents within the community should be aware about what to do if ever they are in a crisis and suddenly need help. Depending on where your boat lies on Geist, you may either be in Marion County or Hamilton County. If your boat were to capsize, catch fire, or if one of its passengers experienced a medical issue, would you be able to explain your whereabouts to the dispatcher? Pinpointing the exact location of your boat with reference to the surrounding shoreline can be challenging, especially when you are in a hurry and every second counts. “Through a partnership with Fishers Fire and Police Departments, we want to create a greater presence for enforcement and safety,” says Clint Crafton, Fishers Dive 20

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Team Commander. “This presence will allow everyone to have a fun and safe summer.”

The All New Geist Guardian Although last year was the pilot program for establishing a presence, this year represents an increasing awareness for water safety — especially with the new Fishers Public Safety Boat, Geist Guardian. This new 27-foot Boston Whaler will be staffed during peak times including approximately six hours on Saturdays, several hours on Sundays, and a few hours on alternating Thursdays and Fridays. If an emergency occurs during any other time, Fishers Fire and Police departments will have quick access to maneuver the Geist Guardian to any designated spot on Geist if necessary.

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The Geist Guardian is equipped to perform firefighting capabilities, dive procedures, and advanced forward-looking infrared/sonar search and rescue operations. In addition, she is also prepared to monitor communications between Hamilton and Marion County dispatch centers. After all, both counties work together by responding to emergency calls with “Automatic Mutual Aid Response” for all waterrescue missions.

1. Anyone owning a boat should take some type of safety boating class such as the online DNR (Department of Natural Resources) class. http://www.in.gov/dnr/3165.htm

Furthermore, the Geist Guardian also contains a GPS screen, siren, diving platform, deck gun and hand line hose (that use lake water) for fighting fires, and medical equipment such as an Automated External Defibrillator.

2. Drinking and boating carries the same consequences as drinking and driving. Everyone should be careful while boating or operating a vehicle.

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3. Everyone should wear an appropriately-sized life jacket, especially children or anyone on board who has difficulty swimming. Every boat should have at least one life jacket on board for each of its passengers as well as a throwable Type IV PFD in case of emergency.

If ever you witness an emergency on Geist Lake, here are some safety steps to follow: 1. Call for help by dialing 911. If you don’t have a cell phone, then attempt to call for help on Marine 16 (VHF radio channel.) If this fails, as a last resort flag down a passing boater to assist you in calling for help. 2. Provide a landmark to dispatcher. Ideally, you should provide a cross street or known location such as “cocktail cove” or whereabouts in reference to the two marinas, Fall Creek Marina or Olio Road Marina. 3. Provide flotation. If a person is in the water, throw him/ her a life jacket. Try to reach the victim with a device such as a pole, rope, or ladder. 4. Remain in location. If a person submerges, stay in location to give rescuers/diving team an exact position. Through a partnership of the Town of Fishers and the Geist Lake Coalition, efforts are being made to label dockside addresses for easier identification purposes. “One of the biggest challenges of water safety remains with

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It’s lunchtime and just west of the Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, a small school bus full of smiling faces pulls up to the Gilliatte Building. Afternoon preschool begins for some of the area’s most underserved three- to five-year-olds coming from Indianapolis’ east side and Lawrence.

St. Mary’s Child Center, an outreach of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and a United Way community partner, provides an advanced early childhood education program serving 215 children, 95% of whom are living in poverty, at three Indianapolis locations. Children of all races converge with Reggio Emilia, Italy-inspired educators to receive an accredited education in their most formidable years. Executive Director Connie Sherman, a former school teacher, leads the charge at St. Mary’s Child Center. Her passion for the mission reignited while attending a lecture by Marian Wright Edelman, CEO and Founder of the j u ne 2 0 1 2 |

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Executive Director Connie Sherman works to give underserved preschoolers a world-class Reggio Emiliainspired education at St. Mary’s Child Center in Lawrence.

Children’s Defense Fund at Butler University, in 2001. “She explained the ‘cradle to grave pipeline’: one in three black boys in poverty will end up in jail,” she said as her eyes welled up. “That touched me; I knew that we were doing the right thing at St. Mary’s.” Not only was Sherman’s heart in alignment with the St. Mary’s mission, the curriculum was eye opening to her as well. Hailed as one of the best preschool programs in the world, the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education process looks at children as “competent, resourceful, curious, imaginative, inventive, and desiring to interact and communicate with others.” Teachers are viewed as co-learners, chalkboards are replaced with group poster boards, and students are encouraged to learn from each

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other. “Kids in poverty enter kindergarten 1-1/2 to 2 years behind, and the gap widens as they progress through school,” added Sherman.

local volunteers make a difference Behind the mission of providing a high-quality education to our less fortunate children is an army of volunteers and donors. Thanks to them, St. Mary’s raises over 60% of their operating budget from four annual charity events: • Spring Soiree (March 2) • Annual Raffle (June 28) • Golf Outing (August 9) • Miracle Ball Black Tie Event (November 16) In late 2000, Geist resident Bob Koehne got a phone call from a St. Mary’s supporter Dan Esposito offering him and his wife, Liz, a seat at his sponsored table for the Miracle Ball. “We had a great time and loved the mission of helping these kids. The next year I wanted to go back, but Dan told me I had to buy my own table,” laughed Koehne. He went on to be a board member, president of the board of directors, and now serves as a senior advisor. “If you really want to make a difference in someone’s life, this is the place to be.”

support paying just $5 per week. Students are taught in a 6:1 child-to-adult-ratio class, receive snacks and lunch, transportation to and from school, and free social services. “Annual costs for our services are $7,000 per child,” explains Sherman. A breakthrough program developed years ago is called the Godparent program. Koehne estimates that 140 Godparents have committed to donating $2,000 per year to St. Mary’s “by writing a check for $2,000, selling 20 raffle tickets for $100 each, or sponsoring a foursome at our golf outing and a table at the Miracle Ball.” “The Godparent program has been a great way for us to engage people who might not have the time to serve on our board or volunteer, but they can help financially and that is important, too,” added Sherman.

Open Enrollment for Fall Starting this fall, St. Mary’s will begin enrolling nonscholarship students to their schools. Sherman says the experiment began at their Butler Lab School at IPS 60 when members of the Butler University community began putting their children in the Reggio Emilia-taught classrooms. Their attraction to the program: exceptional quality. “When you have social and economic diversity, both groups come out better than they would have otherwise,” claims Sherman. “Besides, it also helps us expand our scholarship program by adding more revenue to our bottom line.”

Sherman is quick to point out the success of their programming is directly related to all the area school groups that volunteer, the board members who give countless hours, and committee chairs that not only organize their fundraisers but execute at a high level every year.

Rates for non-qualified students will be $90 per week for ½ day preschool and $175 per week for full-day enrollment. Parents who are interested should call 317-361-4887 or visit the website at www.stmaryschildcenter.org.

Reggio Emilia curriculum is typically offered at private schools. St. Mary’s Child Center is one of the only preschools in the US offering this program to the poor, with 95% of their students qualifying for their scholarship

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nest and put together a teen’s dream room. “We emptied the room, “ says faux painter Lisa Murdock. “With the carpet and furniture out, we were working with a clean slate.” First, the walls were all painted white (Certa Pro painters) to erase the heavy pink, the sharpie drawings, and pin holes from years of pinning up photos of pop stars. Then, from a Benjamin Moore color strip they chose “Wedding Veil” and the complementary colors for the walls and trim. A knotty-pine engineered hardwood flooring (ICC Floors) was chosen for a fresh, classic, cool look.

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“Sometimes an accessory, a painting, or a rug becomes the inspiration for an entire room,” says Lisa. “In this case, it was a peacock blue rug found at Z Gallerie.” With the colors of a peacock feather in mind, the room was filled with shades of blue, green, even white, and mirrored accessories to match. Lisa painted swirls of glittery silver paint on the ceiling for a whimsical look. The heavy bunk beds were replaced with a white loft bed so a bean-bag chair and a desk with chair could fit under the bed. A dresser (T. J. MAXX Home Store) was painted white, and an oversized consignment mirror was painted a silvery blue to top it all off. “I find a lot of things for kids’ rooms in consignment shops,” says Lisa. “The furniture is usually well built, and just about anything can be painted!” Lexi’s favorite part of the room is the corner where they found room to hang the macramé swing she purchased on a recent trip to Costa Rica!

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One of the most important elements of growing a small, locally-owned business is to make sure you capture new customer growth in your own zip code and surrounding areas. Having an established presence oftentimes means competing with national chains that have millions of advertising dollars supporting their famous brands. An interesting statistic from the United States Postal Service tells us that over 43 million new address changes are processed in a year! In other words, new customers are moving in within your business address area every day. These new residents will have a need for many different types of services and products but may not even know that your business exists. Even worse, they may not know how to reach you. This is where Julie and Matthew McCord, franchise owners of Welcomemat Services, should be added to your Rolodex as soon as possible. Why so? Research shows that families and individuals moving into your area are a group of potential customers like no other you have approached before. These customers are actively seeking to discover new neighborhood stores, specialty shops, ice cream and yogurt shops, family restaurants, car repair shops, grocery stores, pet care, cleaners, dentists, doctors, hospitals, and other local resources that they will use to fill their daily needs. And, these new residents will spend 5 times more in their first year of occupancy than the average consumer. If you render the service and they have a good experience with your business, statistics show they will become your most loyal customers. In today’s world, shopping within your own zip code is much preferred.

SO WHAT DOES WELCOMEMAT OFFER? Welcomemat Services is a marketing strategies and technology company providing monthly directmail packages to individuals and families who have recently changed their addresses. Their Welcome to the Neighborhood program is designed to target new residents by presenting professional information on your particular business and location, with a come-see-for-yourself reward of a lovely gift certificate. “Moving is never easy,” says Julie who worked as a successful real estate agent after she and her architect husband, Matthew, moved to Fishers. “I know what it’s like to feel like a fish out of water. You want to belong, be involved, and to get settled in your new neighborhood. Along with this, you need to quickly find those important businesses and services that your family needs. It can be a daunting discovery experience,” she states.

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Dear atGeist.com Readers: We hope we can count on your help this year to support the 2012 Blast on the Bridge at Geist – 4th of July Celebration. In these tough economic times we would like to keep this wonderful celebration alive, as it is quickly becoming a community-building event for Geist. Last year’s event was a huge success with over 10,000 guests on the bridge, and thousands more viewing from boats below. This year’s event will expand to include more food & beverage vendors, family activities (face-painting, balloon artists, arcade games) and a i94 & 104.5 WJJK radio station simulcast. The boat-parade, Gordon Pipers and skydivers will again kick-off the festivities and the evening will be capped by another amazing fireworks display. 32

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With The Town of Fishers as our partner we hope to make event fun, safe, as well as entry and exit more efficient for everyone. The Geist Lake Coalition (GLC) was established in 2000 and is a 501c3 nonprofit coalition of neighborhoods surrounding the Geist Reservoir that is managed and operated by volunteers who are passionate about the waterquality, safe enjoyment of Geist Lake and our community. All funding for GLC initiatives comes from fundraising and sponsorship efforts like the Blast on the Bridge. Our successes would not be achievable without the generous contributions from community members like you. Brian Hall and Ed Villanyi Co-Chairs

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The annual “Blast on the Bridge” July 4th celebration is quickly approaching and we’re asking for your assistance again this year to help fund our community fireworks show. Thanks to homeowner donations and Brian and Jill Hall corporate sponsors like Eddy’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, the Town of Fishers, i94 WRWM and WJJK 104.5, and Miller Coors/Monarch Beverage the Blast on the Bridge is our main fundraiser. ®

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Macro Appeal By Neal Moore What does one do with a decades-old mule barn smack in the middle of what used to be Fort Benjamin Harrison? If you’re David Waldman, you turn it into a microbrewery - with macro appeal. You’ve probably seen the low-slung structure along Wheeler Drive in Lawrence with the decorative brewing vat planted out front. Here, Waldman and two partners brew and pour private-label bottles and growlers of specialty suds on property once owned by the U.S. Army. “We were checking out location options elsewhere,” remembered Waldman. “But our real estate consultant kept nagging us saying, ‘You gotta try the Fort!’ So, we did, and saw exactly what we were

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looking for. All the logistical pieces were here, and with much more character.” And, so it came to pass that on September 2, 2011, the Triton Brewing Company opened its doors, but only after Master Brewer Jon Lang transformed the longempty mule (and later jeep, then race car) barn into a state-of-the-art beerbrewing business. Fermentation bubbles away in the huge finishing tanks that Lang installed. The grain and hops are milled on site. Lang, who spent time in Germany and learned to appreciate good beer, described the brewing process as physically tough, but satisfying work. Pointing to a bottle of Magnificent Amber he added, “I like saying ‘This is mine.’” Triton employs a reverse osmosis filtration process that strips Lawrence water to its core. The microbrewery uses lots of water – 60,000 gallons a month – which brings us to the brewery’s name. “Triton was the son of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea. Much like our brewing process, he was all about the water,” Waldman patiently explained. “Poseidon carried a trident, a kind of three-pronged pitchfork used for spear fishing. The word trident is Latin meaning ‘three teeth.’ Our logo is a trident, as a reminder of what’s important to us.”

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Athena Scholl is a Triton waitress (yes, that’s really her first name, and naturally she’d work in a place steeped in Greek mythology). “We have lots of regulars – everything’s been very positive. I think it’s very cool seeing this kind of development in Lawrence.”

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Chat room victims Interactive sites, including chat rooms and bulletin boards, provide many “targets of opportunity” for fraudsters. Be wary of tweet or email for any direct message from an unknown source about special investment opportunities. The latest technology allows “spammers” to send millions of personalized emails about “can’t miss” investments and other opportunities. You can report to the SEC Complaint Center any suspicious activity. Watch out for these favorite ruses: Sound too good to be true? It probably is. Compare the promise of superior returns with reputable stock indexes. If the “incredible” returns are much more, it’s at least high risk, if not actual fraud. “Guaranteed” returns. Most healthy returns are far from guaranteed. The pitch to act right now, lest this golden moment pass you by: a time-honored fraudster tactic. Always take time to check out the offer. Be really suspicious of “once-in-alifetime” opportunities based on special “inside information.”

Fraudsters lurk in online groups Don’t make an investment based solely on the advice of a member of an online group you participate in. Fraudsters love to prey on such groups, seeking to connect with the group and the informal rapport among its members. Even if the advice is from someone you know, that person could have been duped by the fraudulent investment scheme he or she is unknowingly promoting.

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Common scams There are a number of tried and true scams on the Internet. Here are some common ones. First they pump, then they dump “Pump and Dump” frauds hype a company’s stock with misleading and outright false statements on websites urging readers to buy or sell a stock quickly before the price drops. They may cite inside information, or a guaranteed method for picking stocks. Such statements may come from company insiders or paid promoters who stand to gain as their shares are “pumped” up by a buying frenzy they ignite. Then they sell or “dump” their shares and stop promoting the stock. Consequently, the price goes down and investors lose money. Fraud can look respectable Fraud can look very legitimate. There are respectable websites and web-based newsletters that offer investment information and advice. And companies may pay newsletters to push specific stocks. This is legal as long as the newsletters provide proper disclosure about who is paying them, how much the companies are paying, and by what means. But fraudsters can lie about such information while claiming to be independent, unbiased purveyors of investment information … who just happen to stand to profit handsomely by persuading others to buy particular stocks, often penny stocks. And it gets worse. Some of these newsletters may be advertised on legitimate websites, such as the online financial pages of news organizations. For advice on how to tell what is legitimate, go to the SEC’s tips for checking out newsletters.

investments run by unlicensed individuals that are often frauds. Superior returns are touted, with little or no risk. A HYIP website might promise (should we say guarantee?”) annual, monthly, weekly or even daily returns of 30 or 40 percent or more. Some use the term “prime bank” program. Offering frauds An offering fraud is a kind of security that’s offered to the public where the terms are materially misrepresented, particularly about the likelihood of a return. Some offerings are not fraudulent, but fail to comply with pertinent registration rules of the federal securities laws. Some offerings are also exempt from this provision. It’s best to see if they are registered with the SEC, a state, or otherwise exempt.

Resources For more information regarding Internet fraud, contact the SEC, FINRA, or your state securities regulator. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Investor Education and Advocacy www.Investor.gov Telephone: (800) 732-0330 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) FINRA Complaints and Tips www.finra.org Telephone: (301) 590-6500 North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) www.nasaa.org Telephone: (202) 737-0900 Mario Massillamany is an attorney at Starr Austen & Miller LLP handling securities and class action litigation.

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Once the youngster started doing things the way Wimmer wanted, life became much better for quarterback and coach. Wimmer openly showed some frustration early on because Christiansen wanted to run the ball too much. The balance came – throwing and running – and Christiansen put up some impressive numbers before the injury. Christiansen – who underwent surgery the next day after being sidelined in the October 14 game at

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Marina. Two years ago, Wise was fishing on Geist when he saw a zebra mussel attached to a Chinese mystery snail. It actually was enclosed in the “trap door function” of the startled snail. Luckily, Wise, President of the Fall Creek Valley Bassmasters in Pendleton, was already well read on the various invasive species when he lured his prized-catch that day. Wise was the first person to report finding a zebra mussel in Geist.

What Are zebra mussels? Zebra mussels, whose scientific name is Dreissena polymorpha, are also called bivalves, because they have two valves or shells, one on the left and one on the right. Incidentally, their dark striped pattern against the light

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Zebra mussels attach themselves to underwater items, like this boat propeller shown here. Underwater docks, drain culverts, and even shell fish can quickly be covered by this invasive species. beige colored valve is how the zebra mussel earned its name. However, some shells are either real dark or light thereby hindering the appearance of stripes altogether. Since their shells are extremely sharp, recreational users should consider wearing wading shoes in order to avoid stepping on them and getting cuts on their feet. Ranging in size from 1 to 2 inches long, zebra mussels are native to freshwater rivers and lakes in Western Asia and Eastern Europe but were first discovered in the United States in 1988 in Lake St. Clair (located between Lake Huron and Lake Erie.) In 1990 they were found in Lake Michigan and by 1991, they were seen in Lakes Wolf, Syracuse and Wawasee. Zebra mussels generally live for 4 to 5 years and in water depths of 6 to 24 feet. The female produces between 30,000 and 1 million eggs per year. Their rapid colonization may yield clearer water but they bring many negative repercussions to our lake.

Why Should We Care About These Intruders? Zebra mussels negatively impact native aquatic species, eventually affecting entire ecosystems. These bottom feeders can have detrimental effects on fish populations. They attach themselves to hard surfaces including crayfish, turtles, and native mollusks. Some mussels have been spotted with more than 10,000 zebra mussels adhered to them. As seen in the Great Lakes region, zebra mussels have created a filtering activity at such an amazing rate that the water looks much clearer. The assumption would be that the water is cleaner. Unfortunately, this is not true. In actuality, the more visible water (depleted of algae) leads to a food reduction for microscopic organisms. A large zebra mussel population can cause a decrease in other animals such as fish, mollusks, and birds. Unfortunately, the algae and animals consumed by zebra mussels are also the food for

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were hundreds of zebra mussels dangling from it. It sounded like a bunch of Christmas lights clanking together.” These organisms have already proved to be costly to water users and power plants that have spent millions of dollars cleaning them out of their facilities. Feeding on algae, the zebra mussels filter water via a siphon—about one liter a day! They also like to attach themselves to the insides of pipes in order to have a steady stream of water and food flowing near them. They can clog water intake pipes which is a concern since Indianapolis obtains drinking water from Geist. larval fish and other native species.

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Wise has expressed concern of the impact of zebra mussels on the “Eurasian watermilfoil” a feathery foliage plant commonly seen in aquariums that has somehow made its way into Geist (possibly from people dumping contents of aquariums.) He says, “As zebra mussels make the water clearer, the sunlight penetrates the water easier causing the milfoil to grow deeper. I have seen boat propellers tangled up in the milfoil.”

“It’s amazing just how ‘explosive’ the growth rate has gotten in just a couple of years,” says Dave Irish, member of the Geist Lake Coalition. “The problem will continue to grow ‘exponentially’ to a point that nobody really knows what all issues they will create or how to fix the problems until it is too late and permanent damage has been done.”

Also, as this foliage continues to spread, fisherman will have a harder time as their hooks get entangled. One time when he was fishing, Wise recalls, “My hook got caught up in a large piece of milfoil. As I pulled it out of the water, there

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Although some chemicals can kill zebra mussels, they would also destroy other forms of life in the lake. Removal of these invaders has been done by mechanical scrapers, air, hot water, chemicals and sound. New methods are currently being investigated. Unfortunately, there is not one perfect solution for all affected facilities and situations.

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Irish comments, “It doesn’t really matter if they’re at the bottom of the lake or attached to the top of the log, the zebra mussels are there and don’t appear to be going away!”

Five Day Drying or Hot Water Cleaning Now that the zebra mussels have invaded our lake, one thing we can do is help to prevent the spreading of these aggressive species into other bodies of water such as Morse and Eagle Creek Reservoirs which have not been affected yet. “We need to be careful not to transport these mussels from one lake to another,” says Scott Rodgers, Steering Committee Chair of Geist Fall Creek Watershed Alliance and VP & Co-Founding Director of Geist Lake Coalition. He continues, “These mussels are like hitchhikers in that they attach themselves to the bilge or hull of the boats.” They can even plug up the water intake on the inboards and outboards. “Boaters should allow their boats and trailers to dry for five days before entering another body of water,” says Doug Keller, DNR Aquatic Habitat Coordinator. “The zebra mussels and veligers (larvae stage) will not survive out of water past five days.” Keller recommends going to a carwash or power washing the hull and trailer and flush out the motor with water at least 140 degrees. Furthermore, boat lifts and piers should be disinfected if they are removed from Geist and placed in another lake.

and sediments coming into the lake and the two years of zebra mussels colonizing.” With regards to helping to preserve Geist Lake, Rodgers recommends, “We should all help support our legislators on clean water initiatives including those from an individual standpoint.” For more information about Zebra Mussels, visit www.atGeist.com or visit the Geist Lake Coalition (www.GeistLake.org) or Geist Watershed Alliance (www.GeistWatershed.com).

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