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Girls About Town: Murphy's Pubhouse

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f you haven’t already discovered the gem of a place called Murphy’s PubHouse, nestled in the strip mall on the northeast corner of 116th Street and Olio Road, you’re in for a surprise! First off, let’s just say NO SMOKING. No need to worry about your hair or clothes reeking of smoke when you get home! You can’t help but notice the friendly owners, Ryan & Craig Stonebraker, whose philosophy is “get to know your customers, embrace the community, and treat your employees like family.” They possess a boyish enthusiasm about everything from the food they serve to the customers who visit them. You’ll meet these owners once, and they’ll remember you the next time you stop in – guaranteed – or your next meal is on the house. Okay, we exaggerated that a tad!

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We’ve noticed the customers here are really varied. On one side of this PubHouse you’ll find the family-friendly restaurant, and on the other side you’ll find the bar. It’s at the bar where we noticed the eclectic clientele. At one table, you might find Lacrosse moms discussing the night’s game. At another table, you might find a group of neighbors discussing politics. At the bar, you’ll find people who came in with others or by themselves. The one thing you’ll appreciate is being able to hang out at a place where you can hear yourself talk because there’s no blaring music. And you might like a place that doesn’t make you feel like you’re in the middle of a pick-up zone. To you singles out there – don’t let that keep you away…lol! This place is homey, fun, and comfortable – a neighborhood hangout serving up great food and spirits. On the night we visited, we were bellied up to the bar chatting away with the ever-so-funny bartender Dennis Bowling. If you’ve ever met Dennis, you’re sure to remember him and his signature deep hearty laugh. He’s an outgoing character with a sarcastic flare always ready to engage in conversation. We asked him to fix us up with some specialties, and he served some beautiful martinis that were unforgettable! The first was his Salted Caramel Martini drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces on the inside and outside of the glass rimmed with salt. Drinking this martini, OMG nothing like it! Your top lip tastes the

salt and your bottom one tastes the caramel – now give me a drink! DELICIOUSNESS!! Oh wait! Were we not supposed to have dessert first?! Oopsie – well how about the next martini, The Drunk Shrimp. It’s an appetizer in a glass! The seasoned salted rim welcomes you to a martini that somewhat tastes like a Bloody Mary. The kicker with this martini is the jumbo horseradish-stuffed shrimp skewered along side a jalapeño-stuffed green olive. Wow! This drink really should be classified as an appetizer – YUM! While enjoying our cocktails, we couldn’t help but notice the older gentleman sitting next to us in the big red IU jacket. He was watching the #1 Hoosiers on one of the bar’s many TV screens. As we struck up a conversation with Frank, we learned that his son had just passed away the day prior. Frank didn’t want to be home alone. Murphy’s seemed to be the best place for him that night. He spoke to us about his son and seemed to appreciate being able to share a few stories with strangers. On the other side of us was a girl who had just graduated from Ball State in December. She had just learned that day that she had gotten a job, and she wanted to celebrate! We also met Gary Politan a 25-year patron of the local Murphy’s restaurants, enjoying a spinach salad with a beautiful piece of grilled salmon laden with bacon bits and pecans. We wanted to dive right into that salad,

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mushrooms, tomato, red onion, and provolone cheese served with a teriyaki Parmesan sauce. The Ham and Cheese Pretzel Panini…WOW, we could have that every day!!

but unfortunately, Gary wasn’t offering us even a bite. Fortunately, the luck of the Irish was with us and the owner brought us some food of our own: Char Grilled North Atlantic Salmon, 4 ounces of mmm mmm good with sautéed teriyaki veggies. This large appetizer could easily be a noguilt dinner! We’ve never seen a salmon teriyaki appetizer anywhere. It was tender and ﬂaky, and we would deﬁnitely get it again. We also tried two of Murphy’s favorites – their Portabella Panini Melt and their Ham and Cheese Pretzel Panini. We had eaten the Portabella Panini here before, and we had already recommended it to friends. It’s a grilled wheat panini with seasoned and grilled Portabella

As if the great food, great atmosphere, and great drinks weren’t enough to get you to try this new establishment, Murphy’s has a three-day St. Patrick’s Day event coming to you March 15-17. Would you expect any less from a place called Murphy’s?!? There will be a huge tent party, beer trucks galore, kid-friendly by day, and adult party by night. Nashville recording artist and Indiana’s own Corey Cox will be performing, too! For more details, check out Murphy’s PubHouse on Facebook or go to www.murphyspubhouse.com. A quick little note about us. We’ve been friends for twelve years. Our families have traveled together and spent holidays together. We know we’re lucky that we have husbands who support our social calendars (of course, they really don’t have much of a choice). We love the Geist area, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you! If you know of a place that you think should be featured in atGeist, contact us at girls@atGeist.com. Consider joining us the night we cover your suggestion! See you next month, and remember to follow us if you want to know where it’s @!!!

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Let’s Hear It for the Girls! The long-established boys basketball program at LN is accustomed to a high level of attention and hype. Now, LN has another basketball team to cheer about: The girls! The Lady Wildcats won the division title this season (7-0 in conference play) as well as the Marion County Championship. It is the first time in school history that both those titles were celebrated in the same season. Although this is his first year as the head coach of the Lady Wildcats, Christopher Giffin has been with the LN boys basketball program with Coach Jack Keefer for the last nine years. Giffin grew up on the west side of town and graduated from Ben Davis High School. Before coming to LN, Giffin was a student-manager at Indiana University under Coach Bobby Knight. Giffin then followed Knight to Texas Tech where he served on the coaching staff as a graduate assistant. “It was an awesome experience to learn under such an amazing coach,” said Giffin of Knight. “I have always had a great passion and love for the game itself and, specifically, teaching it and watching and helping young men and women develop. I am competitive and thus enjoy the yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily challenges that putting teams together requires,” says Giffin. Giffin’s coaching staff shares his passion for the game. His coaches are a diverse group with experiences playing and coaching at the high school, collegiate, and semi-professional levels.

Giffin began his student teaching at Lawrence North in 2002. He instructs Life Skills in the Special Education Department dealing with students who have moderate to severe disabilities. This only adds to his strength of character. The Lady Wildcats have a strong future as well. Only one of two seniors is able to play. Hannah Farley is out with an injury leaving Mikale Rogers as the lone senior on the court. “Farley, in spite of her injuries preventing her to play on the court, is contributing in the locker room, at team meetings, and has been as committed as anyone to the team,” commented Giffin. “Mikale Rogers has been an incredible leader her senior year, leading by mouth and example,” says Giffin. This leaves a strong support group for Giffin to work with in the coming years. These girls are driven, focused, and apparently rather bright. The team accumulated GPA is 3.5. This statistic makes Giffin most proud. “The entire team is made of leaders – both on the court and in the classroom,” says Giffin. When asked of the future, Giffin’s plans for his team are “to establish and maintain one of – if not THE – premier high school girls basketball programs in the state of Indiana that has as its foundation strong academics, strong individual and team character, and winning.” And winning is what they are doing, on and off the court. Kara Reibel, owner of Geist Pilates, has been a fitness professional for over 25 years. She is the mother of 3 kids and lives in the Geist area.

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Better Options. Healthier Legs | J. Andy Murphy How often do you ask questions when visiting your primary care doctor or medical specialist about the important aspect of how they record and communicate your medical records between ofﬁces, hospitals and insurance providers or what’s new in technology that beneﬁts you as a patient? These are questions most patients never think to ask, but are really an important element in your personal healthcare.

Communication Electronic medical record systems (EMRs) are now part of the 21st century medical office process allowing quick communication and documentation concerning patient diagnosis of problem(s), direct prescription pharmacy delivery of needed medications, and important documentation reports to insurance providers as well. Records are easy to update, from the front office clear through to the patient examination room. Dr. Jeffery Schoonover (Founder of Indiana Vein Specialists), is pleased to be leading the way to the goal of achieving a near total “paperless” EMR office operation. “We are excited with the incredible advancements in medical technology,” Dr. Schoonover said, “Not only with patient communication systems through the EMR, but with the non-surgical laser treatment advancements in varicose vein disease and related disorders,” he said.

in real time, how their own veins are working as we enter the diagnostic ultrasound process together. And once the problem is identiﬁed, patients can indeed watch the medical procedure on screen as we address their vein problem. When patients have this kind of understanding, it reduces so much of the anxiety related to vein treatment,” he added. Indiana Vein Specialists understands that you have a choice for vein care in Central Indiana. They are locally owned and committed to the area. They are also invested in bringing each patient the best and most up-to-date vein care available. A sampling of their services would include: Endovenous Laser Treatment, Cosmetic Sclerotherapy, Therapeutic Sclerotherapy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy, Microphlebectomy, Surface Laser Spider Vein Treatment, and Diagnostic Ultrasound Vein Mapping. Dr. Jeffery Schoonover and his associates are shining examples of a medical practice that delivers A+ care and communication and advanced technology to patients who seek relief from painful vein disease. J. Andy Murphy is a published author and works as a literary agent for regional writers. She serves as the Executive Director of the WriteStuﬀ Writers Conferences and Events.

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Light: Unfortunately, improper and inadequate room lighting is very common. Few things can rekindle our spirits on a gray, rainy, or snowy day like a home’s interior bathed in warm light. In fact, good artificial lighting is known to have such a positive effect on one’s moods that some consider it preventive medicine. When developing a lighting plan, you first need to take stock of what types of activities you enjoy in each room you’re considering making over. Then call in a professional decorator to help determine the best lighting plan to accommodate your activities. So, if a few rooms in your home are crying for a facelift, there’s no better time than NOW to begin the process. You, your family, and your home will definitely benefit from a brand new look! Donna Marino is the local Decorating Den Franchise Owner now serving the Greater Geist Community. Call 317-418-5678, email Donna at dmarino@decoratingden.com or online donnamarino.decoratingden.com.

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Organizers of the Bites for Bytes event (left to right) included Laura Mates, Antonia Sadler, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Dana Mullen, Amy Hruskoci, Ann Morrell, Donavan Yarnall, Suzanna Annakin, and Angela Duggan. (PS: Corey Duggan is helping the Chick-fil-A cow with his duties)

Left: Ron Woods (left) with the Bakery at Geist should get an award for the most festive food and presentation for the local Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday celebration. Right: Tom Britt (middle) with first-timers Michelle and James Dowless with the Fort Grille in Fortville served sauteed shrimp and grits. 26 geist c o m m u n i t y n e w s l e t t e r | m a r c h 2 0 1 3 Geist_March_2013.indd 26

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Top left: Long-time supporters Rosa and Colleen Fonseca from Casler's Kitchen & Bar served up an assortment of Mardi Gras cuisine. Bottom left: Steve Wechter was serving up some of his signature pizzas from Apezza. Right: Eddy's Neighborhood Bar & Grill's Dave Stringer and executive chef Kyle McCambridge brought their festive attire and soups to the party.

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Over the last 3 years, I have noticed a trend in my clients’ desire to train their “core.” How many times have you encountered the word “core” as it relates to your body or exercises you should be doing for your body? Many times, right? So much so you may feel a little silly asking someone to explain what the heck it is and where can it be found? So let me help clarify…or not?! Guess what? As a personal trainer, a patient of various cycles of physical therapy, and a seeker of knowledge, I have conﬁrmed that there isn’t agreement among those who research the core, those who treat the core (therapists), and those who train the core (personal trainers).

Which muscles comprise the core? From what I have gathered in my research (including Wikipedia), many experts agree that major component muscles include the abs, pelvic ﬂoor, back, and diaphragm muscles (diagram below). However, the core also recruits many more muscles including the glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders.

nor arched. Stiffened, strong cores provide the foundation of stability, balance, and energy transfer for the entire body. Think about standing tall to walk, bracing (tightening) the core pillar muscles to perform a plank exercise (coming in Core- Part 2), or bending down. A great example is a “base” cheerleader becoming stiff to serve as the foundation of a stunt.

Dynamic Strength So a strong core is one which remains stiff when called upon to balance and transfer energy from one part of the body to another in a balanced and systematic sequence. Understand that trunk rotation or movement is often included in transferring energy/force. I can’t think of an athlete in motion that doesn’t need to be able to transfer energy from his/her arms and legs to kick, throw, plant, tackle, strike, plié, swing, etc., in a sequenced pattern. Everyday housework and yard work are included, by the way. So if there is a weak link during systematic movement, problems may occur (that’s a whole other topic). So how to strengthen your core? To be continued…. Tracey Meister is a Purdue grad, has served as a consultant for USA Gymnastics’ Tyson Fitness Challenge, and a personal trainer for the past 9 years.

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councillor connection | Neal G. Moore One result of last November’s election is new leadership for the Lawrence City Council. The Geist Community Newsletter met recently with newlyelected Council President Tom Shevlot, 50, and second-term Council Vice President Sherron Freeman, 57, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the city’s 46,000 residents and its government leaders. The following are their responses to the most pressing issues.

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in local government. Local government is funded primarily with property taxes, and the past couple of years have been a challenge. Our priority is to get a handle on projecting revenues accurately. Our primary responsibility is budgetary: getting expenses under control and revenue forecasting. You have to adjust the way you run your organization. Freeman (D) District 3: Because of property-tax caps, we now have only a set (reduced) amount of money coming into the city. Another drawback is the more than 36,000 property-assessment appeals filed. That money is tied up until those appeals run their course. To me, they should have just left property

taxes alone. The funds would have been there for us to do other things such as a library. We can’t jack up fees because we want people and businesses to remain in Lawrence. Shevlot: If we continue thinking we’re going to get incremental revenue increases from property taxes, that’s unlikely because the last couple years we’ve gotten less. I have ideas about new revenue sources, but the council is limited in what it can do about them. Ultimately, it’s the administration that has to execute them. I believe they are moving that way. I can’t discuss it yet, but there are two new funding options that would not require more taxes.

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Shevlot: Public safety is more than 70 percent of the city’s expenses. Bloomington has only 32,000 residents and more police officers than Lawrence. The same is true for Richmond and Columbus. The challenge is that funding has to be appropriated across all the city’s 300 employees. We have to do a better job of creating alternate sources of revenue. We can’t do local government “as usual” anymore because we now have experience with how cities are being funded with reduced property-tax revenue, and it’s not meeting expenses. There comes a time when you can’t cut any more without getting into public safety, so my hope is we can find new funding sources that are sustainable.

"The public doesn’t care about a ‘D’ or a ‘R’ – they just want to know what you’re going to do positive for the city."

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The Hays thought they would lighten and brighten the upper cabinets with old world white paint and a warm gold glaze and do the island in a contrasting espresso ﬁnish. Topped off with new brushed nickel hardware, this kitchen would take on a new look in no time. The process starts with the removal of all cabinet doors and drawers and hardware. They are painted off site with

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dealing with dyslexia kids. Years later, when the connection to this learning disorder was correctly diagnosed, a huge weight was lifted and the process of working through certain staggering elements of this disability was put in place. Today, I know that at least 20% of the population has dyslexia. This means that at least one of your friends, family members, or coworkers is currently dealing with dyslexia and its challenges. For almost a quarter of a century, the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana (DII) has existed to serve children, adolescents, and adults with specific learning disabilities. Beginning with the student at the center, DII serves elements of the community that touch the life of the student. DII provides skills, services, and strategies that enable individuals to attain their full potential by learning to manage the challenges of dyslexia and benefit from its advantages. As a person who has dyslexia, I can share that it has affected my life in many subtle ways. As a child with what today has been identified as a mild level of dyslexia, there were many issues that were difficult for me in the learning process. I knew I was capable, but some simple tasks were overly complicated for reasons I did not understand at that time in my life, as the word “dyslexia” had not been entered into the diagnostic world of learning disabilities. Math was hard and complicated. Transposing numbers and memorizing formulas was overwhelming. Studying another language was difficult, and sounding out unfamiliar words didn’t work for me as, at that time, I didn’t have the learning tools to work through the sounds and pronunciation necessary to master this task. If I 44

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heard it pronounced correctly, I had to memorize the sound and repeat it out loud over and over again. Although my grades were usually in the A’s and B’s, my timed test scores did not match my ability to show that I, indeed, knew the subject. It took me longer to whip through a 30-minute paper test than the other kids. I have to admit, in those early days before dyslexia had a name, I always felt that in certain subjects I simply could not compete with other

Beyond academic success, DII promises each student the ability to minimize fear, develop confidence, and celebrate success. Dyslexia does not just affect performance in school or the workplace – it can hinder self esteem, social skills, and the ability to reach one’s true potential.

The term dyslexia refers to a cluster of systems that result in people having difficulty with specific language skills, particularly reading, spelling, written expression, and pronouncing words. Other problems experienced by individuals with dyslexia include: • Learning to speak • Organizing written and spoken language • Learning letters and their sounds • Memorizing number facts • Spelling • Reading • Learning a foreign language • Correctly doing math operations It’s important to note that not all individuals who exhibit these systems are dyslexic. Formal testing is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of suspected dyslexia.

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The following information serves as a guideline for recognizing systems that might be related to this learning disability. Signs of dyslexia in young, preschool children include talking later than expected, a slowness to add new words, difficulty rhyming, and trouble following multistep directions. After a child begins school, the signs of dyslexia include: • Difficulty reading single words, such as a word on a flashcard • Difficulty learning the connection between letters and sounds • Confusing small words, such as “at” and “to” • Letter reversals, such as “d” for “b” • Word reversals, such as “tip” for “pit” • Inserting or deleting small words like “not” Having one of these signs does not mean your child has dyslexia; many children reverse letters before the age of 7. But, if several signs exist and reading problems persist, or if you

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Lakeside Changes at Bella Vita | J. Andy Murphy Henri and Shelley Najem chose the name Bella Vita, which means Beautiful Life, for their Geist restaurant when they opened at Brooks School Road and Fall Creek in 1998. They were happy to find a location where they could realize their dream of operating a restaurant and work together; Henri in the kitchen and Shelley out front with the customers. They also loved the fact that the location was situated in a growing, family-centric community and felt this would allow them to really get to know the customers that dined with them. “This has always been so important to Shelley and me,” said Henri as he reflected on those first few years at Geist. It wasn’t long until Bella Vita became the place to eat at Geist, and the small restaurant with just 180 seats soon grew to capacity crowds, especially on the weekends. When Henri heard that the Blue Herron was available, he met with the owner of the property and building Allen Rosenberg Sr. and soon the deal was closed. “You always think that bigger is better and we had to admit that the chance to expand our seating was indeed motivating.”

last several years helped us realize the changes we needed to make; for our customers and for us as a team,” concluded Henri. And so the changes began. In late January, the name changed from Bella Vita Ristorante to Bella Vita Lakeside announcing a more casual dining experience and atmosphere to come. Next, they dropped the ceiling down from 35 feet and added beautiful new lighting and fitted 15 more new booth spaces inside the dining and bar area creating a more intimate experience. A painting of the walls decision delivered a move away from the previous earth colors to vibrant tones such as oranges and yellows, which creates a color-swatch that matches a sun setting waterfront view. “We were only closed for three days at the end of January for painting,” said Henri. “It would have made more sense to close for the entire month since January is usually slow anyways, but closing would have really hurt my staff and we just couldn’t do that to them.” A new enclosed porch with a dramatic open fireplace with flames glittering from the center of colorful stones creates a

The decision to move into a much larger space and the waterfront location was made and life changed for the Najem family. Their new Bella Vita spot boasted 500 seats in the summertime with the need to have 100 servers on board to handle the dining customers visiting during a typical busy seasonal flow. Add to that an expansive need for 25 bartenders, 40 people in the kitchen area, as well as having to add 3 managers to help in the front end of the restaurant. “We grew big, and I have to admit there was a certain amount of panic when we expanded so fast. We were now working at a whole new level of dining and trying to manage over 1,000 dinners on a Friday night alone. It was a major adjustment in food and customer volume for us,” he admitted. “You always think bigger is better, but sometimes the trade off of being big hits you with losing out on the time to enjoy both sides of the business. Shelley and I sat down last year and revisited why we love our restaurant and how we wanted to move forward. Our customers shared they missed the warmth of our old location. We also took in the comments on Yelp and Facebook, good and bad, which is not always easy to do. The experience we had gained from working 24/7 these

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unique dining environment that can be opened year-round, giving customers a lakeside dining experience even when there is snow on the ground. “We have also added 10 new TV’s to our bar area as sports viewing is part of our new design. It carries a familiar ‘Cheers type’ of setting with a casual atmosphere for customers to spend time while cheering on a favorite team. We are in the middle of a wonderful neighborhood and we wanted to create a destination for sports viewing, something customers have been asking for over the years,” said Henri. Bella Vita has also made changes with new food items appealing to more tastes. You can now order American staple items such as sandwiches and great appetizers. They are testing new items such as fillet and tuna sliders that really add a new take on their healthy eating menu. One of the most popular new items on their new menus is their new fresh baked wings. The secret is in the 1,000 degree wood stone oven that allows the crispness on the skin to remain without deep oil frying. So much healthier and the taste is incredible.

‘This was fantastic meal and we really enjoyed ourselves!’ This is what makes Bella Vita a great neighborhood restaurant. Change can be hard, but it can also make a dream of owning a business that listens to its customers and evolves through experience and hectic times worth every minute of every day!” If you haven’t visited Bella Vita Lakeside lately, perhaps a visit during March Madness would be an opportune time to check out the expanded bar and try those new oven baked wings. Follow them on Twitter (@BellaVita_Geist), Facebook (/BellaVitaMarina), or visit their website at www.BellaVitaLakeside.com.

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Don’t worry; Bella Vita is still retaining their great Italian dishes such as the very popular crusted Parmesan chicken and other long-time favorites. “Shelley and I have also worked to lower our pricing as we retain our commitment to serving quality foods. Good food at affordable prices with the same great view,” Henri stated as he spoke of all the changes. Henri and Shelley’s commitment also extends to their entire staff. Recognizing that most diners base their satisfaction on not just the food but indeed the service, they have put in place a personalized training program for their servers that help with the learning curve for those workers who are seasonal in nature. Key ingredient is training Bella Vita servers to Henri and Shelley’s expectations, not their previous experience. Most of Bella Vita’s kitchen staff has been with Henri and Shelley for over 8 years. They are like a family and all are involved in making Bella Vita a wonderful place to go for a lovely experience every time you visit. Henri says in closing, “For all of us, we are renewed when a customer says, 48

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Top: Long-time supporters from Ameriana Bank celebrated their third consecutive year as a sponsor. Left: Several Indy SurviveOars attended or volunteered in support of the event. Below: Vicky and Todd Andritsch help their son Luke give his first speech to the crowd since he completed his treatment for leukemia just over a year ago.

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MARTIN “I’m optimistic because we’ve seen a great groundswell UNIVERSITY 70 of public support. As we’ve pushed the issue throughout the legislature 16 outpouring ST this session there’s been an of organic support, and WASHINGTON COMMUNITY MALL EAST HOSPITAL the public contacting their legislators and lettingSQUARE them know this CUMBERLAND 10 ST is a critical issue and asking for the opportunity for having a WASHINGTON ST vote,” Gifford said. IRVINGTON TH

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“We have seen, for the ﬁrst time, a (mass transit) bill come out of committee, and that’s encouraging,” she said. “If we’re going to continue to sell business development for Hamilton County, a good transit system is vital to its success. We’re talking about planning for the future.” Cox thinks the jury is still out on the proposed tax increase. People she has talked with express concern if it would be enough funding for sustainability, fearing future, additional tax hikes. Still, when asked about mass transit, she’s fond of quoting Indiana State Senator Jerry Torr: “We gave the people the Right to Work; now we need to give them a way to get to work.” Her hope is that people will put aside preconceived notions about mass transit, including rumors and misinformation, and come to the conversation with open eyes. “The real beneﬁciaries are those still to come – people who choose to live, work and play in Fishers and other central Indiana communities,” emphasized Cox. Planners have designated 2013 as a year for discussion about the Central Indiana Transit Plan. Detailed information is available at www.indyconnect.org. Future community conversations are planned across the metro area.

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To learn more about the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital, and to enter to win a MasterCard® gift card, visit fishers.stvincent.org.

Gary Fammartino Administrator, St.Vincent Fishers Hospital

“We asked families what they wanted in a hospital. Now we’re excited to show you the result.” The new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital opens April 8.Get a sneak peak— attend our Pre-Opening Event on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recently, St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast asked families: What do you want in a hospital? Your response came loud and clear: You wanted a healthcare destination focused on wellness and prevention as well as medical treatment. Now it’s coming in the new St.Vincent Fishers Hospital, which includes: • 50 beautiful patient rooms, including 10 birthing suites where moms can labor, deliver and recover all in one room • More physicians providing expanded services and surgical procedures

• A warm and inviting spa-like environment with many upgraded amenities We will continue to provide fast ER care, multi-service specialists in areas including orthopedics, cardiovascular and pediatrics, a physical therapy program, and more. Come see it firsthand at our Pre-Opening Event on March 23. We’re located just off I-69 at Exit 210. We’d love to see you there.

As Indiana’s first LEED-certified hospital, St.Vincent Fishers Hospital is an eco-friendly facility.

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