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34 THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
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Writer / Ray Compton
After 40 years of coaching Lawrence North Basketball, legendary coach Jack Keefer was honored by the school and the city of Indianapolis with the dedication of the LN gymnasium. Keefer has led the Wildcats to over 700 wins - and counting.
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10 Geist Mom Named Road Warrior
MARCH WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS
27 A British Invasion at Geist 40 Kentwood Office Furniture 42 Becker Landscape 50 Experience the Art of Wine Making 54 Scotty's Celebrates 20 Years in Business
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FALL CREEK ROAD TRAIL PROJECT UPDATE
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“There is a misconception that the tree clearing is completely related to the Fall Creek Road Trail project rather than a combination of If you live or drive on Fall Creek Road, you have most likely noticed the trail project and Duke Energy’s maintenance of their overhead the recent construction on the sidewalks. The Fall Creek Road Trail utility lines. With this project, the City gave careful thought to the project, introduced last summer, has been in construction since placement of the trail as to minimize the tree clearing while still October 2015. achieving a quality and beautiful end product in the trail.” Writer & Photographer / Keeley Miller
Currently, the construction has been slightly delayed due to a re-bid. But project manager Jason Taylor still believes that construction has made great progress, largely due to the good
Individuals with questions or concerns can reach out to Taylor directly at 317-595-3147 or at taylorjm@fishers.in.us, or follow Drive Fishers on Twitter @DriveFishers.
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GEIST MOM NAMED ROAD WARRIOR BY AMERICAN AIRLINES Becky's travel schedule definitely is full. As owner of her own consulting firm, Ahlgren Bedics Consulting, Bedics consults with Being hailed as a warrior of any type is akin local Indiana college and high school to a hero designation. Being dubbed a Road athletics departments sharing her expertise Warrior means you've earned your heroic on athletic leadership development. But the badge of courage out on the road. Becky majority of her collegiate clients are located Bedics, local Geist mom and business owner, on the East Coast, from Maine to Florida. certainly earned hers. Recently, Bedics was That means she's on the plane a lot. selected by American Airlines as one of five winners of their Road Warrior contest. That's where Bedics got the idea to enter Writer / Suzanne Huntzinger Photographer / Keeley Miller; provided
For 14 years, American Airlines has run their Road Warrior contest, an essay contest asking applicants to depict their adventurous lives on the road. After completing a brief survey and essay, applicants were also asked to pen a poem depicting their lifestyle and finally describe a typical two-week travel schedule.
the Road Warrior contest. "I have always looked forward to the American Way Road Warrior issue to read their stories and see the amazing trips they go on. After seeing the application on every flight for months, I went ahead and took the challenge to write about my career as a Road Warrior," Bedics says. 10 / GEIST MAGAZINE / MARCH 2016 / atGeist.com
While Bedics most assuredly has an extremely active lifestyle, entering the contest didn't necessarily mean she would be a shoo-in to win. The applicant pool, though limited to just those who are frequent fliers, included nearly 1,000 applicants with similar lifestyles. But something in her message really resonated, and Becky was selected as one of the five Road Warriors. American Way Magazine's Content Manager, Anne Weidner, says, "I was so impressed by Becky's ability to balance home life and work life – especially a work life that entails traveling literally every week of the year. Her entry was really clever and showed what a great sense of humor she has which is always a home run with me.
The way in which she described managing her dual roles showed that she's extremely organized but also has a real go-with-theflow, easy personality, which all true road warriors must have to live this kind of lifestyle successfully."
four winners earn 100,000 miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program, allowing them to bank miles for travel, vacation packages, car rentals, hotel stays and everyday purchases. Most notably, Becky Bedics with the winners receive a vacation in four other winners Belize, courtesy of American Airlines, that includes a twonight stay at Ka'ana Resort in the jungle and a two-night stay at Victoria to reach their potential, and no doubt her House on the beach, car rental rewards story will inspire other Road Warriors. from Avis, a pair of Bose headphones, a Bose Wi-Fi music system, a TAG Heuer But Bedics believes she's the one being Aquaracer timepiece, $500 in Rodd inspired. "I truly am inspired by them as & Gunn men's swimwear and $500 in much as I might motivate them. There is Everything But Water women's swimwear. an energy around athletics that I have not found in many other fields. I played softball A prize package like that is certainly hard at the University of Dayton and have never to top. But as a facilitator of athletics left the athlete mentality. I appreciate being leadership and mental skills training, duty part of a team, and it really fills my energy calls for Bedics. She'll be back out on the tank to see others develop to their fullest road this week continuing to inspire athletes potential."
It would seem that being a successful Road Warrior has much to do with balance in the lifestyle, but Bedics has a different take on it. She says, "I think that balance is an elusive concept. Rather, I strive to integrate my personal and professional opportunities and realize that asking for help is a sign of strength rather than one of weakness. My husband Mark works with NCAA Championships and travels as well. Whether we are traveling to watch one of my clients compete or accompanying Mark to an NCAA Championship as a family, we have a lot of fun doing it." It's certain Bedics will have a lot of fun with the prize package. She and the other
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FALL CREEK GALLERY GRAND OPENING Fall Creek Gallery is a studio and gallery currently specializing in selling one-of-a-kind old world Indian cigar store statues. These handmade wooden statues were used as advertisement signposts for retail and tobacco shops in early America. The Fall Creek Gallery artists, Chie Kramer and Julie Hollis, specialize in recreating these authentic statues along with creating a variety of other sculptures and artworks.
many of our followers. I’m excited for people to experience our art firsthand. The more modern the world becomes, the more precious the uniqueness of both art and craftsmanship becomes.” Their grand opening and First Friday event is the first of its kind for Lawrence, so make sure not to miss it. But if you can’t make it, don’t worry – the gallery will be hosting an open house the first Friday of every month. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at fallcreekgallery.yapsody.com. For more information on the gallery, the artists or the event, visit cigarstoreindianstatue.com.
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WINE, WOMEN & SHOES
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Front row left to right: Jill Burnett and Jill Schuman. Back row left to right: Heidi Dilger, Sara Kirby, and Ann-Marie Deets.
Held at the opulent Lucas Oil Estate, the fashionable midday event will be hosted on Friday, May 13 in Carmel for its third In the words of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, annual year. “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” In the case of some The fundraiser’s heritage comes from an dedicated local women fundraisers, “Give established fundraising corporation that them the right shoes, and they can conquer began over a decade ago. Wine, Women a worthy cause.” & Shoes originated in Napa Valley, Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographer / JJ Kaplan
In previous years, the Women, Wine & Shoes event has been the toast of the town when it comes to feeding chronically hungry children through Gleaners BackSacks Weekend Food for Kids program. Last year’s fundraiser hosted 400 guests, targeting high income women aged 30-55+ and has raised nearly $200,000 annually to fund the Gleaners program.
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platform to achieve a variety of goals from charity fundraising and cause awareness to team building and client networking. The event will boast world-class wine tastings, gourmet treats, an exclusive fashion lounge, shopping opportunities for the latest in shoe fashions, a silent auction and of course the company of the striking “Shoe Guys.” What woman could possibly resist a hunky man who knows the difference between a wedge and a platform pump? The Shoe GuysTM are one of the highlights of a WW&S® event. These attractive, fit and friendly guys may look like models, but they are men from the community who support the cause and are willing to brave a
party full of women. Jill Schuman, co-chair of the event, spoke about the collaborative efforts that go into organizing this incredible event and the purpose that continues to motivate her and her co-chairs. “We have been thrilled with the previous years’ success,” Schuman said. “It all began when Gleaners pitched the idea of teaming up with Wine, Women & Shoes, enjoying a day with our girlfriends shopping, eating and wine tasting while raising money for a good cause. It is a relaxing and enjoyable midday event that is designed to be different from a typical black-tie evening gala.” Schuman mentioned that guests will be able to experience a wide selection of wines and delectable foods from local sponsors and restaurants. There will be 10 local vendors and restaurants on-site. As another way to raise money that day, the vendors will donate back 20 percent of the purchases made by the attendees. They will also be able to participate in a variety of contests, and the most incredible raffle prize is a key to a magnificent wardrobe closet, constructed on-site by California Closets and filled with over $12,000 of merchandise, gift certificates and other incredible prizes donated by the 10 vendors at the event.
There will be 160 tickets sold at $160 per ticket, and at the end of the event, the lucky ticket holder will take home all of the prizes and the opportunity to have California Closets come to their home and build a custom closet. In the closet are hidden boxes with additional prizes such as a certificate to purchase a pair of designer shoes with the assistance of a personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue at the Keystone Fashion Mall and other elaborate and fun gifts. “This year’s event will feature the Saks Fashion Lounge,” Schuman added. “There will be a bar and music in this area. We will have a live auction with some incredible donated items, and we will have a presentation for our guests on the Gleaners BackSacks Weekend Food for Kids program and how the event and all of its components supports Gleaners. We will also have a ‘Fund a Need’ segment. There will be several photo opps and fun contests such as ‘Best Shoes’ and ‘Best in Dress.’” Schuman also expressed that one of the more unique and entertaining parts about the event is the presence of their Shoe Guys. “Our Shoe Guys are absolutely phenomenal,” she said. “We will have ‘shoe cards’ with each of their faces printed on the cards. Our guests will vote for their
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favorite Shoe Guy, voting through the Gleaners website during the event. They can donate as little as a dollar or whatever amount that they wish. Whichever Shoe Guy wins the most votes will be honored and recognized on stage and is awarded some fun gifts. In the past, we have awarded them fun trips and even a foursome at Crooked Stick Golf Course. “I would really like to emphasize that all of our gifts and prizes are generously donated by our amazing donors and sponsors who are very supportive of this event. We couldn’t do these things without them. I also work with an amazing committee of dedicated women who are very talented and focus on making their parts of the event successful, entertaining and fun. We identify the list of things that need to be done and then we divide and conquer.” The event is supported by a plethora of community and corporate sponsors such as Moyer Fine Jewelers, Saks Fifth Avenue, Pillow Talk, Sullivan’s Steakhouse and so many more wonderful local businesses. For a complete list of this year’s sponsors and supporters, visit gleaners.org. Carmel Magazine will be the exclusive print media sponsor, so look for photos from the event in their June issue.
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here’s an exciting new trend among expecting families called gender reveal parties. If you’re asking yourself, “What’s a gender reveal party?” then you either don’t know anyone who’s expecting, you aren’t expecting or you live under a rock. A gender reveal party is a party to find out the gender of an expecting couple’s baby. Generally, gender reveal parties lie somewhere between the pregnancy
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and even the whole world. Celebrities like Snooki, Dave Annable and Carrie Underwood, just to name a few, revealed their baby’s gender on national television or video to not only tell their families but the entire world. Other celebrities have used gender reveals on their Instagram and other social media pages. If you are invited to a gender reveal party, you should expect food and games, maybe even together. Be prepared to have some
cookies or cupcakes either pink, blue or some neutral color. Games often include guessing the gender of what you think the baby might be, predicting the day of birth or learning old wives’ tales of boys versus girls. Finally, the reveal — is it a boy or a girl? If you are thinking of bringing a gift, it’s not necessary (unless it’s a shower and gender reveal in one). Thinking of throwing one? Let your sonographer know ahead of time that’s the plan, but you can always know and keep it a secret too. Bring an envelope if you don’t want to know and ask the sonographer to put the gender inside. At that point, you can give the envelope to a trusted friend or family member or give it directly to your baker/party planner. If you plan on doing a cake reveal, contact a local bakery and see if they accommodate your request.
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Setting the date a month in advance for your gender reveal party is enough time for you to plan and invite guests. Decide how you want to do the reveal — Cake? Balloons? Silly string? Reveal tees? The possibilities are endless and honestly a lot of fun! If you are looking for a little bit of inspiration, check out our Pinterest page for tons of ideas. Pinterest is full of tips that you can use for themed gender reveal parties such as Football theme, Ties or Tutus and What will it Bee. Don’t forget to check out gender reveal themed decor. Visit your local party supply store for more ideas. Another forgotten gem for inspiration is Etsy. If you have something more out of the box, this is definitely the place to go for inspiration, ideas and one-of-a-kind decor. And to see what not to do, search YouTube. Whether you have been to one, think it’s ridiculous to have one, are thinking of having one for your first or your third or never heard of one, one thing is for sure — this trend is not going away. Prepare to see more Instagram reveals, YouTube videos and whatever social media platform is coming next. My advice, enjoy the cake.
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A BRITISH INVASION AT GEIST Writer / Pat Carlini
Sharon Osbourne called their performance "spectacular."
You may be seeing a little more of a British band called "Next of Kin" in 2016 after the three brothers band invaded Geist over the holiday season!
"It's been a tough road for them," says Melson. "But they stuck together through it all. They just needed some good management."
The band was invited to the Geist home of Christina and John Melson who discovered the band on a Disney cruise ship last year. "We were so impressed with their music that we kept going back to see them!" laughs Christina. "Their harmonies were incredible, and we couldn't figure out why they were signed by someone!" The Melsons eventually had a chance to meet the band and hear their story. The three brothers, Nate, Mark and Kieran from Essex started playing music together during their school years and have stuck together through their 20s. In 1999, Next of Kin was destined to be the next big thing after touring with Britney Spears, Westlife and Boyzone. But they were dropped by their record label the following year, and their music career slowed to a halt.
The Melsons invited the band to their Geist home to meet friends in the entertainment business, such as local entertainment attorney Gary Sallee who may be able to help promote their music career. They were introduced at Murphy's PubHouse last November where the crowd enjoyed the band's songs and perfect harmonies. Now all the Geist support may be paying off for the British band. They received an early Christmas gift of a contract from renowned producers Dann Huff and his brother David who produce pop and country artists from Nashville to Los Angeles. This may finally be the year for "Next of Kin" who say they'll be back…after enjoying their time in Geist and help from their new friends along the way! Pat Carlini is an experienced television/radio personality associated with NBC in Indianapolis and the syndicated Bob & Tom Show. She can be contacted at patcarlini.com.
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Brandywine Creek Farms Battles Hunger and Helps Community
Writer / Matt Keating
Imagine a program to help stop hunger in Indianapolis that also encourages and helps war veterans and at-risk kids. Jonathan and Amanda Lawler have. The couple operate a special place called Brandywine Creek Farms in Greenfield. Their goal is to put an end to hunger in central Indiana, while also
helping different groups of people in need of additional assistance. Brandywine Creek Farms, located just 14 miles east of Indianapolis' city limits, is a sustainable produce farm changing to nonprofit status to address food insecurity, while empowering atrisk youth and military veterans with hands on agriculture and horticulture training.
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"What we do is very therapeutic for a lot of people," Jonathan Lawler said over coffee at Mama Bear's in Geist. "It gives them a feeling of being productive without any pressure, and they enjoy being outside." Brandywine Creek Farms previously operated as a for-profit business for several years and raised nearly 700,000 pounds of produce and pork.
Jonathan, executive director of Brandywine Creek Farms, said the first year goal of 500,000 pounds is a very realistic possibility based on the farm's capacity and the addition of an army of volunteers committed to helping throughout the season. "What we do is very therapeutic for a lot of people," Jonathan said. "It gives them a feeling of being productive without any pressure, and they enjoy being outside." His wife Amanda agrees. "The at-risk kids we work with are happy to be put in nature. It grounds them to see how great growing something is," she said. The at-risk kids not only learn where their food comes from and how it is grown, but the value of helping others in need.
are working side by side with someone and serving as a mentor, you can get them to open up about their problems. They know they have a friend who will listen to them and empathize." He added that working with livestock on the farm also provides educational opportunities as the kids and volunteers get to see the animals as part of the farm operation. The questions asked lead to some great conversations, and the kids end up learning a little about animal husbandry. Brandywine Creek Farms has also partnered with Gleaners Food Bank, Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen and many other food banks in the Indianapolis area as distribution partners.
"Kids from urban areas who have really liked the program have told us they decided to go to Purdue University to study agriculture," Amanda said.
Amanda said Brandywine Creek Farms also plans to offer four intern positions to U.S. military veterans who are interested in pursuing a specialty crop agriculture operation of their own.
Jonathan noted that the kids are really looking for a second chance. "When you
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reference to Leviticus 23:22. This passage reads: "When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the Lord your God." "I love that passage because the farm is Biodynamic, meaning that large stands of trees and ground cover are kept to enrich the soil and environment," Jonathan said. Organic farming methods are utilized, and everything is kept as natural as possible, while still maintaining the same production standards as a conventional farm. Wildlife such as deer, hawks, foxes and great horned owls can all be seen at Brandywine Creek Farms. Jonathan also owns a transportation consulting firm and believed he could address food insecurity after his son talked about children at school who take food home from the school pantry. "Hunger is not isolated," Jonathan stated. "It can be an issue where you do not expect it."
"Project 23:22 [is] in reference to Leviticus 23:22. This passage reads: 'When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the Lord your God.'" I thought about the large impact I could make if my farm's production was directed at food banks and soup kitchens instead of retail and wholesale outlets. The great thing about Brandywine is that it gives people a food education, it's an outreach program and it helps people with a limited income grow their own food." "To reach our goal of a half million pounds of local produce and meat donated to food banks, Brandywine Creek Farms will put 30 acres into production." One of the main goals is to increase acreage every season. The farm will be open to the public June 1-October 1. "We are still looking for more funding to get completely off the ground. We are still $62,000 short. We won't be self-sufficient for six to seven more years." Lawler is excited to be teaming up with organizations such as Gleaners to increase the fight against hunger. "We are looking forward to working with so many different groups of people and inspiring them to make sure people don't go hungry. We welcome all the help we can get." Brandywine Creek Farms is located at 5332 North 400 East, Greenfield. Donations are currently being taken by mail or online at BrandywineCreekFarms.org. Contact Jonathan Lawler and Brandywine Creek Farms at jlawler@ brandywinecreekfarms.org, 317-246-8640 or on their Facebook page (Brandywine Creek Farms). Matt Keating is an instructional assistant at Amy Beverland Elementary and a freelance writer.
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THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT TRIBUTE TO LONGTIME LAWRENCE NORTH COACH JACK KEEFER Writer / Ray Compton . Photographer / Brian Brosmer
Perhaps if we dialed back a time machine, we may have a better perspective on the long and successful tenure that Jack Keefer has had coaching basketball at Lawrence North.
It was 1976.
It was 1976.
Meanwhile, Indiana and Indianapolis sports were moving forward. Market Square Arena was just two years old; Bob Knight and the Hoosiers were fresh off their 32-0 NCAA championship season; and Gene Keady was still an assistant coach at Arkansas. Not to be forgotten, a lanky lad named Larry Bird struck out at Indiana and returned to his friendly confines in French Lick. Three years later, Bird would push Indiana State to the Final Two of the NCAA tournament.
The median household income was $12,686, some new cars cost as little as $2,000 and a stamp for your letter was just 13 pennies. It was 40 years ago when Keefer arrived at the new high school in North siders enjoyed dining at establishments labeled Stable Inn, Lawrence. After graduating from Ball State (and earning his master’s Victoria Station and a weird haunt called Caves and Caverns on degree at Indiana University and coaching at his former high school 86th Street. Oak Hill), the 34-year-old Keefer was selected to lead the inaugural Wildcat program. It was 1976.
Now think about this. That same year, there was a presidential election garnering attention; we were a long way from the Donald and Bernie. The incumbent Gerald Ford was matched against a Democrat from Georgia, Jimmy Carter. Some of the top movies released that year were “Rocky,” “Taxi Driver” and “All The President’s Men.” Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman were budding box office stars.
Indeed, it was 1976.
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So, it was 40 winters ago when the Jack Keefer Era launched at Lawrence North. The first Wildcat edition managed a modest 8-13 season. Since that beginning, Keefer’s Green and Red squads have posted a remarkable 36 winning campaigns with only three losing sessions. Almost 700 wins later, the gymnasium was dedicated in late January as Jack Keefer Gymnasium. “I’m just so honored,” said an emotional Keefer as he was surrounded by local celebrities at the ceremony before the game with Center Grove. “They usually do these things when you are retired.”
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After a brief inspection of the honor roll of players and the trophies at the high school, it takes little time to see why Keefer was voted the United States 2006 High School Coach of the Year and selected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. Think about this resume: • As of February 19, Keefer’s Lawrence North outfits had attained 679 victories. (Including his Oak Hill marks, the total climbs to 740 victories, the fourth highest total by an Indiana high school coach.) • Four state championships (1989, 2004, 2005 and 2006) and one national title (2006). • A whopping 17 sectional, six regional and eight Marion County tournament championships. • A locker room filled with all-State players and future college standouts such as Mike Conley, Chris Hill, Greg Oden, Tom Geyer, Eric Montross, Jeff Robinson, Brad Leaf, Eron Harris, Todd Leary and the late John Stewart. • And let’s not misplace this year’s 16-5 Wildcats who feature numerous freshmen and sophomores but are ranked in the top 10 in the state.
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In 1976, Bob Lovell was a member of the Indiana basketball coaching fraternity, heading up Franklin College’s program. After that tour, Lovell moved to IUPUI and became athletic director and head basketball coach of the Jaguars. He was well aware of the talent that Keefer was molding. “Jack teaches kids as well as anyone in the state,” said Lovell, now a top voice for high school sports in Indiana with his weekend radio network (Indiana Sports Talk). “He is just a tremendous teacher of the game.” When Lovell was first watching Keefer’s team, the Wildcats ran mainly a motion offense. That has changed, noticed Lovell. “He has adapted his style,” assessed Lovell. “He has four or five offenses that he can use. He has been able to mix in the old with the new. He still realizes the game is for the kids. You can tell that the players love him.” 36 / GEIST MAGAZINE / MARCH 2016 / atGeist.com
Lovell also remarks that Keefer treats all players the same, stars or non-stars.
That passion and teaching spills beyond the October to March timetable, said Etherington.
“Jack has really navigated well the politics of high school sports,” said Lovell. “Everyone understands that it doesn’t matter if you are a Division I player like a Montross, Conley, Oden or not. You will be treated the same.”
“He would be at the gym at 7 in the morning until 6 at night in the summer,” remembered Etherington. “He loves his family first, but he also loves the challenges to get kids to buy into a system. He is great with the x’s and o’s, but he is also a great motivator.”
Lovell notes that Keefer could have succeeded at the college level if he had pursued the opportunity.
And, Etherington recalls, Keefer was clever in inserting psychological moves into his strategies. For instance, Keefer is known to be properly attired on game nights. He and his assistants wear suits with ties and white shirts.
“There’s no doubt he could have coached at that level,” said Lovell of the 74-year-old Keefer. “But he found a home where he can have a family and where he can be impactful. And let’s remember, he still has the fire.”
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Jim Etherington has witnessed the fire in Keefer for almost two decades. He was a top assistant at Lawrence North for 14 years and was an assistant for another year at rival Lawrence Central. “No one outworks Jack,” said Etherington. “And you don’t see burnout. He loves coaching, and no one loves being with kids more than Jack Keefer. He is passionate.”
“Jack believes game nights are 20 of the most important nights of the year,” Etherington said. But there have been nights when Keefer shows up in a denim shirt with jeans and puts a Men at Work sign behind the Lawrence North bench. In another pitch of motivation in 2001, the Wildcats were about to face rival Pike without ailing all-state player Chris Hill. Before practice, the players entered a room attached to the gymnasium. The room was dark and contained about 50 flaming candles. It also hosted a closed casket.
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NO ONE OUTWORKS JACK. AND YOU DON’T SEE BURNOUT. HE LOVES COACHING, AND NO ONE LOVES BEING WITH KIDS MORE THAN JACK KEEFER. HE IS PASSIONATE.
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A few moments later, Keefer sprang out of the casket and declared, “We’re not dead yet.” The players howled in delight, and the undermanned Wildcats defeated Pike the next night.
and parents, but he is not interested in coaching the parents. He wants to win, but he also understands the bigger picture of making the kids better as players and people.”
“It always seemed that the bigger the challenge, the better his teams play,” said Etherington. “He always makes you think that you can get anything done."
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There was another big event 40 years ago in central Indiana, at least in the Nesbit household. That was when Lawrence Township Athletic Director Grant Nesbit was born. After serving as an assistant athletic director at Greenfield-Central, Nesbit became the athletic director at Lawrence North in 2001. He became the district athletic director this fall and was instrumental in having the gymnasium dedicated to Keefer. “We have had a wonderful relationship,” Nesbit said. “This may be his 48th year of coaching, but he works just as hard as he ever has. He is so competitive, but he also knows when it is time to fight and when it is not time to fight. He understands what it takes to have a good organization.”
They say that behind every good man is a good woman. Perhaps no one fits that description better than Jan Keefer whose favorite seat at Lawrence North games in behind the Wildcat bench. And her most fond time of the night is greeting husband Jack immediately after the games. “She is with him every step of the way,” said Etherington. “They are a team.” Their son Jake is also a Wildcat senior. For the female Keefer, the games add more hours to her schedule. In the day time, she is a top attorney at Bingham Greenebaum Doll, one of the city’s top law firms. “But she also knows the game,” Etherington said.
And as everyone else knows in Indiana, perhaps And, according to Nesbit, Keefer has learned to adjust from the top active high coaching athletes in the 1970s to those in 2016 and beyond. school coach is Jack Keefer, author “He’s been flexible,” said Nesbit. “A lot of coaches may not be able to of Jack Keefer adjust to today’s kids, but Jack has learned to tolerate things that he Gymnasium. may not have tolerated 40 years ago.” Those close to Keefer also say that he is in the business to coach and teach players, not to coach and teach parents.
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What makes Kentwood Office Furniture unique is the options available to their clients. Kentwood provides one-stop shopping for residential and businesses with their selection of new, remanufactured and used office furniture options and services. "What makes us stand out is that we are the only company in Indiana that can combine high quality, value oriented product, remanufactured and used product to help clients meet tighter budgets," says Kentwood President Bob Koehne. "Other retailers will try to sell you all new, or all used, but we can blend the three together to hit good price points." Kentwood Office Furniture’s motto is "Go Green. Save Green." Kentwood is truly an environmentally sensitive company evidenced by their repurposing efforts with used furniture and creating a "like new" feel and look to these pieces. This is done without the upcharge to create refurbished product. "Clients are still buying ‘used’ furniture and should pay appropriately," says Koehne. "We do not use the ‘green’ labeling to create a higher price tag." Sustainability along with the multitude of available options is attractive and looks professional with the combination of Kentwood Office Furniture solutions. They provide comprehensive services, extending beyond design to include installation, reconfiguration, asset storage and moving. Referrals drive their business. Kentwood Office Furniture has been in business over 35 years. Structured as an ESOP, all Kentwood employees are owners of the company. With the vested interest in providing the highest level of customer service with the best selection of product options for their clients, Kentwood Office Furniture drives their business forward. 40 / GEIST MAGAZINE / MARCH 2016 / atGeist.com
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Looking for something fun that you and your family can do together? Come ROCK THE BLOCK! Create an exciting new tradition, enjoy a bit of healthy competition or train for the upcoming Mini-Marathon, all while making unforgettable memories. This inaugural event April 23 is structured as a community celebration featuring a 10K, a family-friendly 5K walk or run and a FREE Kids Run. In other words, fun for ALL ages! Howard Harrell, Center Grove Boys Cross Country Coach, is excited about ROCK THE BLOCK. “Competitive running races on Indy’s southside are few
and far between. This event will cater to the competitive 10K runner as well as the first time 5K walker. Add in a few kids races, and now you have an event for the whole family!” The Main Street Expo will feature food vendors, healthy lifestyle gear and interaction with local charities and sponsors as well as activities and games to participate in. Experience a lively block party atmosphere as local bands entertain you on the Main Stage. The proceeds from ROCK THE BLOCK will benefit charities, organizations and trail projects in the Center Grove area. Plan to have an enjoyable time Rocking the Block while supporting and improving
your community. With enthusiasm, Carla Johnson, Executive Director of the Center Grove Education Foundation, says, “This will be a unifying and energetic event that underscores the strong sense of community in Center Grove.” Are you ready to start an exciting new tradition? We invite YOU to come ROCK THE BLOCK! *ROCK THE BLOCK is powered by Pay it Forward Johnson County and Tuxedo Brothers. Early registration runs through March 31 and is $25. For more information, contact Erin Smith at info@rocktheblockrun.org.
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Jay Cheesman, Larry Becker, Allison Becker, Steve Hastings, Michelle Morris, and Adam Bossung
satisfaction and customer retention are Becker Landscape’s key areas of focus as they continue to systematically grow Becker Landscape, a family-owned business, their company. Becker and his team offer began reshaping the greater metropolitan’s a complete line of both residential and landscapes in 1976. The company, founded commercial services, including lawn by John C. Becker and his five sons, started care, lawn maintenance, design/build, out of the family’s garage. Today, the construction, tree care, irrigation, lighting founder’s son Larry Becker oversees the and snow removal. daily operations and has grown the family’s business to where it employs as many as 240 Becker Landscape has first rate during their busy season. educated and experienced employees to Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographers / Kevin Foster & Lori Koppold
Becker graduated from Purdue with a degree in Landscape Management and Design. Afterwards, Becker continued to work for his father and now presides as president and CEO. Both of his daughters work for the company, full-time, and sons work for the family when they are not attending school. Integrity, attention to detail, customer
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are still the most requested installations by their residential customers. “When we work with our clients, we sit down with them and one of our designers to discuss their ideas and how they plan to use their outdoor space,” Becker explained. “We try to identify and utilize the ‘bones’ of what currently exists and work with that. Trees are the clients’ most valuable asset in the landscape. While we try to work with the existing features, we also have clients who want or need to start completely fresh and new. We are able to accommodate our clients, whatever their needs and preferences are. We take a practical approach to each project. One can design anything but our specialty is building and maintaining it.” Becker and his team work with clients to fully understand the project and desired outcome and set milestones right out
of the gate to ensure everyone involved achieves those goals. This includes full commitment to building a meaningful relationship with the customer and maintaining it past the end of the project, whether residential or commercial.
other specialty vegetation including driving focused wildlife activity if desired.
“Landscapes, particularly in residential installations, are incredibly personal and intimate to our clients,” Becker stated. “We are creating these outdoor spaces as an extension of their homes. They use these spaces to relax or to entertain so we want to create high-quality features WITHIN functional spaces for them.”
For these clients, Becker and his specialists are able to offer recommendations for specific types of trees and plants that will attract several species of birds or other wild life if the client is interested in assisting the ecosystem while designing their landscapes. Trees like the Grey Dogwood or Wild Cherry trees act as a single-source feeder to many native Indiana birds and are commonly included in the design process for this reason.
Becker also works with clients who are not as concerned about an outdoor kitchen or fire pit area but are avid horticulturalists who want to design healing gardens or other specialty areas where they can cultivate their favorite species of exotic plants and
There are examples of Becker Landscape’s work all over central Indiana. Notable projects, including the landscaping along Georgia Street for the Super Bowl, the vegetation garden on the rooftop of Eskenazi Hospital, Saxony Park, both the
residential and corporate park behind the I.U. Hospital, the new entrance to Mooresville, along Highway IN-67, and the Hamilton Town Center and the Palladium in Carmel, are just a few of the exquisite installations designed and completed by Becker Landscape. “We are more than just contractors,” Becker said. “We are designers and specialists who work with our clients to create their own personal sanctuary, meditative gardens or ultimate outdoor living spaces and maintain them, using the same high-level of quality personnel and products as we would provide our commercial cliental.” For more information on Becker Landscape and their full-service landscape and maintenance options, visit www.beckerlandscape.com.
Becker Landscape has received numerous awards over the years and most recently has received recognition for the following: Becker Landscape is ranked 104th on Landscape Management’s TOP 150 for 2015 and 2014. INLA’s Award of Excellence Application in 2013 • Commercial Landscape Installation, Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville •C ommercial Landscape Design/Build, Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville •C ommercial Hardscape Installation, CityWay, Indianapolis
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BEYOND 3.1 : INDIANA’S RACE FOR THE CURE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Founders of the first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Central Indiana recently met the current organizers to talk about the first year race and the 25 year impact. Standing left to right Natalie Sutton, Pam Miltner and Jane Ambro. Seated Sally Friend, Kathy Harrison, Lisa Cole and Kasey Koffman.
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usan G. Komen Central Indiana began a race 25 years ago that lasted for more than the final mile marker. The annual Race for the Cure 5K has become the largest fundraising event for breast cancer globally, reaching to 150 annual races in four continents since beginning in 1983. In 1991, Susan G. Komen Central Indiana joined that legacy with the first race in the state, beginning at historic Fort Benjamin Harrison. But with 25 years of spreading hope, change and support, Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure is more than just a race.
racers and members on breast health. Today, to breast cancer research, a large amount for that push for education is also a driving force only the first year. That money was able to for the race, although it is open to males as well. potentially save numerous lives by providing women with mammograms and even biopsies. “[The first race] was back in the time where Twenty-five years later, the money raised from breast cancer was not talked about like it is the annual race is still being pushed back into today,” commented Pam Miltner, Co-Chair the community, saving lives and raising hope. of 2016 race as well as Co-Chair of the 2004 and 2008 race. But not only has Miltner been Natalie Sutton, current Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Central Indiana, emphasized a key role in the Race for the Cure, she is how important these donations and funds are also a survivor of breast cancer, making her experience with the race much more personal. to helping the local community, not only to the national program. “I was diagnosed in ‘93, and during my last In celebration of the 25th anniversary of treatment, [my oncologist] gave me the “We still feel like it is really important that the Indianapolis race, the leaders that put brochure for the race. He said, ‘You need to go most of the money stays local, and it is together the very first race came back together invested in breast health programs in the local and do this.’ He told me I would not be able to for a special interview. Sharing memories, run or walk, but they would need volunteers,” community,” said Sutton. the group was able to reminisce on where said Miltner. “[At the race], there were 200 Indiana’s Race for the Cure began and what it After countless hours of work and preparation, survivors. I remember standing at the water has grown to. station, and all the women came over and told roadblocks and accomplishments, the very me to join them. Going up there with them,… first Central Indiana Race for the Cure took Local organizations, including the Junior it was wonderful. Having all those survivors place. In 1991, the only major race that took League of Indianapolis and Little Red place locally was the OneAmerica 500 Festival together helped me because they knew exactly Door Cancer Agency, were crucial in the Mini-Marathon, so to put together a race from what I was going through. They were all just formation of the first race. Lisa Cole, who was nothing and grow it to an event recognized hugging [me] and saying that it was going to introduced to the race from her position in the around the city that gives back so much was be okay. That was huge for me, and the rest is women’s volunteer organization Junior League powerful. history.” and became the 1991 race’s first chairman, That community of support has only grown. shared how these organizations pulled the “I think that is what is great about being able community together. to have this chance now and look back,” added In the 2015 race, around 1,500 survivors were present, and the event raised $1.3 million. For Cole. “Those are the important things that “The Junior League has a long-standing have stuck with the race all these years. It still 2016, the goals are even higher with hopes to history of starting efforts from the ground exceed the previous year’s outcome to be able has that really strong connection.” level. Conner Prairie Farm is an example of Not only has the race been able to provide the to give back even more. that. There are a lot of different institutions local community with healthcare, but it has that have stayed here in our city. Komen also been able to educate women and provide For more information on the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, visit approached Junior League to see if we would support. The first year, the race was exclusive komencentralindiana.org/race. be interested in starting a race with the to women only and also aimed to educate eventual opportunity of starting a chapter. In the process, Junior League selected their Go online to townepost.com to watch the 25 year reunion of the original Race for the Cure leadership team for the event, so that is how all organizers and current organizers hosted at Ed Martin Acura in Fishers. of us got to be a part of it,” said Cole. “Although [the race] was coming from a national program, to have that local connection [was special]. We knew that a percentage of the money raised from the race would go to national efforts for research and all the important things that were going on on a national level, but we also wanted to make a difference in our own community.” In the first year, the race granted $35,000 to Little Red Door Cancer Agency and $15,000 TOWNEPOST NETWORK / MARCH 2016 / TownePost.com
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EXPERIENCE THE ART OF WINEMAKING Harmony Winery in Fishers crafts awardwinning wines from vineyard grapes all over the world. Owners Kevin and Tatyana have taken their lifelong hobby and love of winemaking to a whole new level using the latest tools and techniques to create their own high caliber wines. They produce everything from Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, fruity Pinot Gris and Rieslings to specialty Ports and Ice Wines!
Kevin and Tatyana along with employee, Brenda Alderman, welcome you in with their “Cheers”-like atmosphere and friendliness. As the music played in the background, we were drawn into our evening of tasting delicious wines. We started from the top of their Fall/ Winter wine list before finally settling on a glass of our favorite pours and chatted about the topic of winemaking in Indiana. How have we missed out on this experience thus far?! Our evening coincided with a port wine tasting night as well as Chili-Pot Saturday. So fun! We enjoyed complimentary homemade chili straight from the crockpot and sampled some amazing chocolate and coffee ports. It was all super yummy, and the live music was the perfect pairing to our night of tasting.
Beautiful plates of Tulip Tree Creamery cheeses are also on deck for all to enjoy throughout your tasting. Side-note: If you haven’t tried locally made Tulip Tree Creamery cheeses, you are missing out! What enticed your Girls About Town out on a cold winter’s night? The rumor of good The Dutchman’s Breeches, a double cream, mold-ripened buttermilk cheese was our company, relaxing fireplace, live acoustic hands-down favorite. Harmony stocks a nice music and wine tasting of course! selection of Tulip Tree Creamery cheeses that are available for purchase to take home Harmony is a true boutique winery that has crafted many award-winning wines and prides with your favorite Harmony wine! itself on a fun and educational wine-tasting Our conversations led us to the inevitable experience. Draw up a chair like we did and sample up to 10 wines for just $5 per person. question…can we really make our own wine here?! The answer is YES! Harmony offers on-site winemaking classes. After you’ve done a tasting, you’re actually already on your way to a custom wine-making experience! Sample as many as you like, then decide which wine you’d like to create. You’ll then be guided through the actual winemaking process as you create your very own vintage batch. Of course, everything you need to create that special batch is included in your experience. Starting with your juices that are prepurchased from legendary vineyards all over, Kevin and Tatyana share all their know-how and passion along the way to make the wine you dream of. From yeasts and sulfites, bottling, corking and storing, your intimate experience is their number one goal. At the end of the process, you’ll take home 28-30 bottles of your own personal creation! Sounds perfect for a wedding, right?! Get 50 / GEIST MAGAZINE / MARCH 2016 / atGeist.com
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Celebrating 20 years, Scotty’s Dawghouse is the latest of the brand expansion with the most meaningful experience taking place in his hometown. Scott Wise grew up in Muncie, attended Yorktown High School and transferred to Ball State after his freshman year at DePauw. “I knew I wanted to own my own business,” shares Wise. After graduation, he worked in Texas at a sporting goods chain as a copywriter and bartended at night. He hated his 9-5 job but loved working in the service industry at night, foreshadowing what was to come. Wise comes from a family of entrepreneurs; his parents own their own businesses. He was known around town by his parent’s contributions to the community. Wise wished to make his own mark. Upon moving back to
Muncie, he heard a corner bar was for sale. Wise created a business plan and presented it to his father, who was impressed with the attention to detail and thoughtful consideration of the plan. The first Scotty’s opened on the corner of University and Martin Streets. The original Scotty’s is still standing. This year marks the 20th anniversary of its opening. Given the college town success, naturally the second location would be in Bloomington. Now there are 14 restaurants under the Scotty’s branded empire. Butler University will celebrate the first bar on campus in over 200 years, Scotty’s Dawghouse. Located close to Hinkle Fieldhouse, Scotty’s Dawghouse promises to be a popular hangout for students and local patrons. All of the Scotty’s restaurants personify Wise’s personality through brick and mortar along with good food. To Wise, each restaurant is a living, breathing child of his.
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Wise was raised to give back to the community. As a kid, he raked the lawn next door to help his neighbor, and he’s always had a soft spot for those with special needs. Wise has his own difficulties with low vision, color blindness and a detached retina. A pivotal moment with Wise and his family occurred in the summer of 2014 when Wise teetered near death with a brain infection. After gratefully recovering from that terrifying experience, he was determined to accelerate doing as much good in the community as he could. “With Scotty’s Brewhouses, we were steady with our community efforts,” shares Wise.
“After my brain infection situation, we went from 30 mph to 100 mph.” It was after that experience that Wise created a stronger vision statement for his company, which included a card that all employees carry every day, reinforcing the message.
your community. Donate your mind, body and soul to something you love. The card was born out of my brain trauma and has transformed the company.”
The folded business card reads, “I will work hard and make _______ proud today.” The employees fill in the blank. Inside, the card has 30 statements, reflecting the golden rule.
This pivot of focus led Wise to a decision he is most proud of: opening a THR3E WISE MEN Brewing Co. at a Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Muncie with the intention of hiring a portion of his workforce from the Erskine Green Training Center for people with special needs.
“They come to work and want to make themselves, their parents, their kids proud,” says Wise. “Every 90 days, do something in
When The Arc of Indiana reached out to Wise to become a part of this groundbreaking project, it was through
“This fit 100 percent with what we are doing. What The Arc of Indiana was asking is what my company is all about. I am a believer in God. I am supposed to be doing this restaurant.” - Scott Wise -
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a fellow Yorktown High School grad Jeff Huffman via Twitter. Huffman has a son with Down syndrome and is a major advocate with The Arc of Indiana. He connected Wise with Kim Dodson, Executive Director of The Arc of Indiana, who pitched the idea to Wise. Dodson barely began to speak when Wise interrupted her and said, “I’m in.” Dodson replied, “20-25 percent of your workforce must be composed of the training institute students who have special needs.” “I said I’m IN! 100 percent, I am IN!” replied Wise, who knew with every fiber of his being that this was the right thing to do. “This fit 100 percent with what we are doing. What The Arc of Indiana was asking is what my company is all about,” states Wise. “I am a believer in God. I am supposed to be doing this restaurant.” After committing, the reality set in about consideration for other groups, guests and the other employees. “It’s not as complex as one might imagine,” shares Jason Podell, Director of Training for Scotty’s Brewhouse and THR3E WISE MEN Brewing Co. “Sensitivity training for awareness and how to work with people with special needs was helpful.” Three weeks leading up to the grand opening, the human resources director
came to see Wise with tears in her eyes. “Scott, you wouldn’t believe how incredible this thing is,” says Wise of the conversation. “We thought we were doing something for the people with special needs, but you should see what is happening to the people around them.” “The team is cohesive because of these people,” says Podell. “We’ve never seen anything like it – we lost fewer employees through the process than ever. We average a 30 percent attrition rate before the doors open, and in Muncie, it was less than 5 percent.” “The employees from the training facility are very loyal and productive when focused on a task. Their excellent attitudes are contagious and greatly beneficial for our culture,” says Podell. “After this experience,
we are using this as a model for all of our restaurants.” The special needs employees are the glue that binds the family of workers at THR3E WISE MEN in Muncie. The rest of the employees are protective and nurturing with their co-workers with special needs. With an 82 percent unemployment rate among special needs adults, these are their first paychecks and their first uniforms, and they are jumping up and down with joy. “To be able to celebrate 20 years in business with the new downtown Muncie location is so meaningful in so many ways,” says Wise. "It’s awesome for me to come back and open such an impactful restaurant to celebrate our 20th year.” “I love the fact that we are trendsetters for our community, state and country,” says Podell. “Adults with special needs have the potential of being an amazing workforce, and it’s relatively untapped. It’s the right thing to do. We are honored to be a part of this. It’s eye-opening and heart-opening for all involved.” For more information on the Erskine Green Training Institute, please visit erskinegreeninstitute.org, and for Scotty’s restaurants, visit scottysbrewhouse.com. Kara Reibel is the Content Manager for the Broad Ripple Magazine. Follow her: Karareibel.com; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @karareibel.
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13894 E. 96th St. | McCordsville, IN 46055 317-335-5558 | www.NealTire.com *Expires March 31, 2016
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Never Clean Your Gutter Again. CLEMENS Lifetime No Clog Guaranteed! LEAF X is the e Most Affordabl r Premium Gutte m Protection Syste
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!
CLEMENS SERVICES WE OFFER:
UP TO $1,000 OFF* 150 FT OR MORE OF LEAFX GUTTER INSTALLED OR 3,000 SQ FT OF ROOFING * Restrictions apply. With TowneClipper Coupon only. Exp 3/31/16
• SEAMLESS GUTTERING • LEAF X • ROOFING
• Exclusive dealer • Lifetime clog-free warranty • Eliminates dangerous gutter cleaning • Keeps gutter clean & clear of leaves, pine needles & ice dams • Made from heavy duty aluminum
$50 OFF $500
$100 OFF $1000
Must present coupon at time of sale. One coupon per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Must present coupon at time of sale. One coupon per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
• Lifetime Transferable Warranty (765)Greater 741-8214 Indianapolis 765-741-8214 7008 S CR 300 W Muncie, IN 47302 | info@clemensguttering.com • Fits New or Existing Gutters of Any Size or Style www.clemensguttering.com PREFERRED CONTRACTOR www.clemensguttering.com • Made of Heavy Duty Aluminum ADVERTISING INFORMATION 317-496-3599 / TowneClipper.com / MARCH 2016 / TOWNE CLIPPER / 59
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DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL FULL-SERVICE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & GARDEN CENTER
15% OFF
$50 Garden Center Gift Card
Spring Flower Purchase
When you sign up for landscape maintenance or an installation of $1,000 or more
EXPIRES 3-31-16
EXPIRES 3-31-16
INSTALLATION
Landscape design and drawings • pLant/Landscape instaLLation • BeLgard® patios MuLch • MuLch instaLLation • transpLants or reMovaL of trees and shruBs pLants/trees/shruBs • spring, suMMer, or faLL cLean-ups • pruning & Bed edging custoM wood decks • screened porches • waLkways and path • fire pits ponds and waterfaLLs • retaining waLLs • hardgoods • stone pottery
(317) 842-7481 | www.geistnursery.com GARDEN CENT ER
9890 Mollenkopf Road | Fishers, Indiana 46037
WINTER SPECIALS
Buy $50 Gift Card & Get $7 Bonus
Acrylic Fill-In Mani Please present TowneClipper coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 3/28/16
Please present TowneClipper coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 3/28/16
ACRYLIC Full Set
• Tips • French Tips • Pearl Tips • Gel • Pink & White with Gel
Fill In
• Regular • Gel • Pink & White with Gel • Acrylic with French
Please present TowneClipper coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 3/28/16
NATURAL NAILS SERVICE Add on with Acrylic Service
• Manicure • Nail Repair • Shellac Color
Manicure
• Regular Manicure • Removal & Manicure • Manicure with Shellac Color • Manicure with Shellac French • Queen Manicure
Pedicure
Children’s Services Available Ages 10 & Up
• Regular Pedicure • Deluxe Pedicure • Queen Pedicure • Regular Pedicure & Manicure • Deluxe Pedicure & Manicure • Queen Pedicure & Manicure
Please present TowneClipper coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 3/28/16 MEN’S CARE
Manicure • Pedicure • Deluxe Pedicure Manicure & Pedicure • Deluxe Pedicure & Manicure • Rejuvenation Hand Treatment • Foot Mask • Paraffin Treatment
OTHER SERVICES • Polish Hand • Polish Feet • French Polish Hand • French Polish Feet
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• Nail Design • Take Off • Take Off Shellac • 6 & 10 Min. Massage
goodfellasindy.com | 9641 Olio Road
317.336.6666
A Z Z I P N E V BRICK O Gluten Free Pizzas & Pasta Available *
KIDS EAT FREE
Present to your server before ordering to receive a free kid’s meal for each adult entree purchased. Limit (2) per visit. Monday & Tuesday Only. Expires 3/31/2016
Family Carry Out Special Only $26.95 Includes large cheese pizza, large tossed salad, large dinner pasta with marinara, order of garlic bread and 2 liter of soda. Expires 3/31/2016
Sunday & Monday 11:00am - 9:30pm • Tuesday-Thursday 11:00am - 10:00pm • Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 11:00pm
Single Story Whole House
$189
Carpet Cleaning | Exp. 3-31-16
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING WE GUARANTEE STAIN REMOVAL:
All Red Stains • Bleach Spots • Pet Stains & Odors Coffee • Oil & Grease • Nail Polish • Rust • Furniture Burns • Wax • Paint/Ink • Make-Up • Hair Dye & More!
Family Owned & Operated
24 Hour Emergency Flood & Restoration
317-697-3175 www.ProCareIndy.com
Two Story Whole House
$249
Carpet Cleaning | Exp. 3-31-16
Tile & Grout Cleaning
40
C /sq. ft.
Exp. 3-31-16
3 Rooms/Areas Carpet Special Exp. 3-31-16
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$99
Your Lawn Groomed Like a Golf Course
FREE FIRST MOW When you sign up for a weekly maintenance program and get your first mowing free! Expires 4/1/2016
Ralph Scott | rscottsr@sbcglobal.net 8742 Admirals Woods Circle • Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 496-4224
YOU’LL LOVE THE WAY YOUR CARPETS LOOK AND FEEL ONCE THEY’VE BEEN CLEANED BY THE PROFESSIONALS AT SMITH-MATHIS. IN ADDITION, CARPET CLEANING ELIMINATES TRAPPED POLLUTANTS, CLEARS OUT ANY DUST MITE INFESTATIONS, AND HELPS PREVENT MOLD GROWTH.
CLEAN FOUR AREAS GET FIFTH AREA FREE. FIFTH AREA MUST BE 300 SQ/FT MAX (MEASURED WALL TO WALL)
WWW.SMITH-MATHIS.COM
317-842-7398
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There are many reasons why customers recommend The Maids to people they know and love.
KITCHENS
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.
Clean sink Clean appliance exteriors Clean inside microwave Clean range top Damp wipe cabinet doors • Clean counters • Hand wash floor • Load dishwasher • • • • •
Every clean comes with a 24-hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
BATHROOMS
Same cleaning team each visit.
•
SAVE $3000
on 1st time clean!
Clean sinks, counters; change towels • Clean, disinfect toilets, tubs, showers • Hand wash, disinfect floors
Expires 3/31/16 | 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 • • • • • • • • •
BUY
GIFT CERTIFICATES!
SAVE $2000
on 3rd time clean! Expires 3/31/16 | New Customers Only
Call today for a free estimate Referred for a reason.
770-1320
www.maids.com
Insured • Bonded ADVERTISING INFORMATION 317-496-3599 / TowneClipper.com / MARCH 2016 / TOWNE CLIPPER / 63
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Design | Build | Maintain Central Indiana’s Premier Outdoor Living & Landscape Provider
Don’t wait until Summer to Make Your Outdoor Space Spectacular! GREAT DEALS NOW THROUGH THE END OF MARCH!
Receive a $100 Visa Gift Card on Qualifying Completed Projects of $1,000 or more.
Call Us Today to Schedule Your Spring Clean-up. Mulching
• Weeding • Bed & Debris Clean-up • Tree Pruning • Pre-emergent and Fertilizer
✤ Outdoor Living & Landscape Design ✤ Stone, Paver & Concrete Patios ✤ Landscape Renovations & Maintenance ✤ Concrete - Architectural / Stamped / Broom ✤ Pools & Water Features
31 7. 48 5 .6 51 4 email: info@shaneslandscape.com
www.shaneslandscape.com
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