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a Line in the Sand: “Tweet!”

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by Michelle Freed

6 Geist Boat Parade Winners Announced

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by Tom Britt

8 Coyote Attacks Keep Pet Owner on High Alert

by Michelle Freed

Skin Care Entrepreneur 10 Organic

by Jenn Kampmeier

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by Janet C. Striebel

16 the Airways 18 Hitting

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Rembering the 2011 Blast on the Bridge

Frozen Yogurt Shop Exceeds Taste and Health 24 Zogurts Expectations

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in Your Nest: Outdoor Living at Its Best 26 Invest

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Crossing a Line in the Sand: “Tweet!” celebrities,” I said. Do you have to be famous to tweet? I didn’t know there were requirements.

I remember the day as if it was yesterday; the sky was cloudy and on the verge of unleashing a nasty storm. I had just finished gobbling up my Cobb salad and catching up with my good friend and publisher, Tom Britt, at a local eatery over lunch. The conversation suddenly turned to business.

“No, I mean like places you go, people you meet or spend time with … that’s the point,” he stated.

Why would anyone care at all as to the places I go or people I see? Did I need to tweet about my oil changes, or my costcutting trips to the closest wholesale club? What about when I go to the dry cleaners. Did that count?

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“Michelle, it’s time,” he said. He had been helping me set up my website, and was patiently trying to school me on the fine art of uploading pictures.

This isn’t a new role for Tom to play, as he has held my hand through electronic developments and computer programs for over 15 years.

I could see Tom was getting frustrated and had reached his limit. “Just see what other people are tweeting about and follow suit,” he said. “Maybe link to interesting sites or tweet about your humorous observations during the day.”

This was even more disturbing, as I didn’t want to have to be funny in 140 characters or less. But then the bigger worry presented itself. What if no one follows me? I felt like I was in high school all over again, worried about being noticed at a big dance or getting a date for Homecoming. Would others find me worthy? Will I be able to handle rejection?

“Please Tom,” I begged. “Don’t say it. I’m not ready.” Tears were hovering in the corner of my eyes, and my lower lip started to quiver. “I just don’t think I can do it.”

He tried to reassure me as he lightly covered my hands with his and fiercely stared into my doubting eyes. “You can do it.” He gave my fingers an extra squeeze of encouragement.

Then, without dropping his gaze, he reached over and pressed “Enter” on my laptop. And there it was. It was done.

I had entered the world of Twitter.

All I know is that since becoming a part of the Twitter world, I feel a little more up-to-speed with technology.

The only problem is that now I have to figure out what to say. I wonder if George Clooney is available for lunch.

I’m a late bloomer, and I understand this. I have avoided this membership for years. While my friends and associates have continually been shocked, and dare I say punitive, at my refusal to tweet, I have stood fast in my resolve.

Michelle Freed is a humor writer, a life stumbler, and has a husband and two children who can prove it. Follow Michelle on Twitter @MichelleFreed, on Facebook, or www.

MichelleFreed.com. Just don’t follow her in public.

I understand the importance of tweeting to followers from a business marketing perspective. I think. I just don’t really want to be a part of it. I have enough problems keeping up with everyday demands … like brushing my teeth, remembering to start the dishwasher and showing up at various business meetings and community events on time.

I finally (and extremely reluctantly) joined the Facebook crowd only after being publicly shamed at social gatherings for not having an account. But I always felt that becoming a part of Twitter represented a line in the sand, so to speak.

And now I’ve crossed it.

“You really want to use this is an opportunity to namedrop,” Tom later explained once my first round of convulsions simmered. I wasn’t expecting such a dramatic physical response.

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Kicking off the Geist Lake Coalition’s “Blast on the Bridge” on July 4th was the annual boat parade. Entrants decorated their boats up to the theme of M*A*S*H and took a parade lap around the southern end of Geist Reservoir culminating in the judging at the Fall Creek bridge. WFMS 95.5 FM radio personality Deborah Honeycut, television and radio personality Pat Carlini, and atGeist.com publisher Tom Britt served as the judges.

Third place went to the Bryan family, the Harris family took second place, and the first place award went to

“Hot Lips Houlihans”, and a Klinger.

Parade Grand Marshalls George Schatzlein and James Baize were in the lead boat, both local veterans of World War II.

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the Macadaeg family from Feather Cove I. Their pontoon was converted into a M*A*S*H floating mobile unit complete with a latrine, several

The Macadaeg Family pontoon from Feather Cove I was the winning entry in this year’s “Blast on the Bridge” boat parade.

Perhaps the biggest stars of this year’s parade were the grand marshalls, George Schatzlein and James Baize, both local veterans of World War II. They were in the lead boat captained by the boat parade committee chairs Kim and Dave Irish.

Even the Indianapolis Sailing Club participated in the parade, drafting some sailboats from members into the procession. Commodore Bob Solomon was firing a small cannon from the bow of his boat, a sound that would have been startling had it been any other holiday.

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Kimberly believes it is important to give back to the community that made her the person she is today. She has served as a troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana for the past six years, and is serving her first term as an executive board member of the Warren Central High School Band Boosters. Additionally, she participates in as many activities as she can, preferring those that promote the idea of giving to others and that raise awareness about the environment.

When asked about being a business owner, Kimberly said “Business ownership is not for the faint of heart. One has to be disciplined, well-organized and willing to hang in there during the rough patches, as well as have a willingness to be everything to the company, if necessary.”

hole of loans, nor did I want outside investors to have input that could change my business philosophy. Mocha Tree Organics reflects very specific principles and beliefs, and I was not willing to conform to another standard for the sake of business ownership.”

Mocha Tree Organics is located on the far east side of Indianapolis. Their products are sold online at www.mochatreeorganics.com and in several local boutiques, including Black Sheep Gifts, Butterfly Consignment and Little Green Bean Boutique. They are also looking to expand into other markets to provide people with affordable natural and organic skincare solutions.

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On July 25, the 2011 National Softball Association (NSA) “B” World Series is coming to Fishers. This softball tournament will attract girls softball teams (ages ranging from 8-16) from around the Midwest.

to sign up for this event we will have about 12,000-15,000 people coming to our community.” This will be the first time ever that the National World Series will be held here in Hamilton County.

“This will be one of the largest tournaments hosted in Hamilton County,” says William Knox, director of the Hamilton County Sports Authority. “If we can get 300 teams

The facility locations where the games will be played throughout the tournament include Fishers High School, HSE High School, Olio Fields, Cicero, Noblesville High School, Oaklandon Softball Complex, and Cherry Tree Softball Complex.

Knox explains that the whole idea of hosting the World Series within our community was actually driven by the HSE Girls Softball League. He has since partnered with Brad Baumgartner, president of the organization, for staging the tournament within a worthy host community. Baumgartner states, “We have had a wonderful partnership with the NSA for years and being awarded the World Series is testament to how well we work with one another. It is our intention to provide the type of event that players enjoy and remember for a lifetime.”

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“It’s exciting to host the tournament because it’s our home fields and something that doesn’t happen very often,” says Katy Baumgartner (Brad’s daughter), who plays pitcher and outfield for the 14U HSE Cats.

On Monday, July 25, the World Series will begin with a “Skills Competition” at 11:00 a.m. This event will be held at the Olio Park Softball Fields, off of 126th Street and Olio Road. Then at 7:00 p.m., the opening ceremonies will begin with a parade through Olio Park, announcing each team involved. In addition, a live concert band will perform on stage, followed by an awesome display of fireworks to complete the celebration.

Incidentally, Hamilton County is the fifth largest sports market in the state as measured by the events hosted and by visitor spending.

(Source: Certec Inc. and IU Kelly School of Business) This exciting softball tournament will help support many businesses within our community such as hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, movie theaters, malls, and other entertainment venues.

Knox summarizes the justification of traveling to another city and spending lots of money to accomplish the obligations of playing a competitive sport.

He says, “A lot of people now, due to the economic conditions of our times, see this tournament as a twosided event. Not only is it a competition satisfying the demands of a sport, but it also serves as a means to fulfilling a family vacation.”

Please visit www.hamiltoncountysports.com/nsa to learn more about this tournament.

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Thanks to all Who Made This Event Possible Events with a mission, like the Blast on the Bridge, are made great by the many people who donate their time and talents to make it all happen. Some are driven by the cause (improving Geist Reservoir water quality) others by the chance to play a part in bringing our community together. Whatever the motivation, and whether it was two-hours on the 4th of July or dozens of planning hours by Committee members, each volunteer played an important role. Our community salutes these volunteers for giving back and helping make the 2011 Blast on the Bridge a truly special event in Geist.

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Recently rebranded TownePost.com (formerly known as atGeist.net) billed as “Indy’s Networking Hub” is now the “Community Partner” for WZPL 99.5 FM radio. As a result of our partnership, TownePost.com will become the online community for WZPL.com, provide localized stories to their online WZPL Parent Magazine, and give yours truly a regular segment on the popular Smiley Morning Show on Friday mornings.

“We want to get more local in our content, and no one is even close to providing localized stories, web content, and local video like Tom Britt and his TownePost.com portal,” said Denene Stewart, Director of Strategic Sales and Marketing for Entercom Indianapolis, parent Dave Smiley anchors the popular company of WZPL 99.5 FM, Smiley Morning Show, Indy’s top my107.9 FM, and Newstalk 1430 radio show amongst women aged WXNT AM. 25-34 years old.

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Our partnership started with a phone call in early June, 2011.

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On the other end of the phone was Denene Stewart (who I knew as Denene Durbin), a friend I grew up with in Greenwood, Indiana. Our roots go all the way back to kindergarten where we were both enrolled at Smith Valley United Methodist Church. We played on the same playground, traced ourselves on newsprint paper with crayons, and took naps on the small carpet samples that most use for doormats today.

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In early June, Pat Carlini, writer for the Geist and Carmel Community Newsletters and regular on the Smiley Morning Show, was in the WZPL studios when the conversation moved to their online WZPL Parent Magazine which was just launched in May. Looking to localize their familyfriendly content, Pat suggested that they give me a call.

That’s when Denene Stewart burst out, “Well I know Tom Britt, we grew up together!”

Our preliminary conversations quickly blossomed as we both realized the synergies between our medias. WZPL listeners want to interact with them, and TownePost.com provides a platform for them to do that. TownePost.com was

just rebranded earlier this year with the intent of being able to expand beyond Geist, Fishers, and Carmel.

Timing is everything. Radio listeners will be encouraged to join TownePost.com to submit their local events, free online classifieds, photos, and blog posts. In return, the TownePost.com content will be syndicated not only through our local portals like atGeist.com and atCarmel.com, but also through WZPL.com.

“TownePost.com is an easy-to-use platform that we can seamlessly integrate into our online properties,” said Julie Reyburn, the Digital Sales Manager.

WZPL is committed to delivering an online magazine for their listeners, so localizing the content to make it more relevant and actually printing it in our publications to increase readership was a win-win for us as well. Our first story was written by Michelle Freed entitled “Back to School Headache? Family Traditions Help Ease Pain.” Not only will these monthly features appear in our print publications, they will also appear in the WZPL Parent Magazine online.

Acquisto also serves as the WZPL Parent Magazine editor and welcomes the local content.

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“TownePost.com is an easy-to-use platform that we can seamlessly integrate into our online properties.”

“I know I always read the (Geist) Newsletter when it shows up in my mailbox. I’m excited to have stories written by local writers and partner with Tom on other community events he’s involved in.”

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From our standpoint, having exposure for TownePost.com through radio spots, onair promos, website advertising, and my new morning show gig will help drive traffic to our local portals. For WZPL, having a print, Internet, and video partner that has a good reputation for providing local community news only helps them connect better to a wider audience.

have been posted to TownePost.com, but if you have listened to Smiley at all in the past you know the conversation could end up just about anywhere.

As for our new partners, after working with them over the last few months it feels more like a reunion than a partnership. Denene and I have known each other for “a number of years” and the entire Entercom Indianapolis staff already feels like a big family to me.

I’m anxious to see where this partnership goes and how we can work together to create something unique. Just when I think we’ve pushed the envelope as far as we can, a partnership like this comes along and takes it up to a new level.

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Zogurts owner, Adam Zoibi, greets guests at the new self-serve frozen yogurt shop he opened with his parents at the corner of Fall Creek and Brooks School Roads.

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with ingredients that have gained statewide attention from those who are diabetic, lactose intolerant, or battling cancer. Sampling is also encouraged to help you select the flavor that’s just right for you. Give yourself time to decide and don’t be afraid to try a flavor you didn’t think could be converted into yogurt. From there, take the trip down the buffet full of everything from seasonal fresh fruits to everyone’s favorite nuts and candies.

My first visit to Zogurts was amazing! I started sampling Zogurts freshly made yogurt delights from the high-tech self serve yogurt machines mounted on the back wall of this futuristic yogurt shop. It was obvious that this yogurt was unlike anything on the market today and that’s exactly what Zogurts owners, Mary and Adam Zoibi wanted.

On April 1, Geist residents saw the opening of Zogurts transform their frozen yogurt experience. The store welcomes guests with a brightly decorated atmosphere, ample tables and chairs for a sit down, and outdoor seating for those who want to take advantage of the nice weather.

Zogurts cups range in size from small to extra large and the cost is just 45 cents per ounce. That’s another treat for customers who sometimes visit the store more than twice a day. Zogurts yogurts are all low in calorie, fat free, sweetened with natural fruit sugar, and are high in antioxidants. This yogurt tastes great and is healthy to boot!

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Zogurts offers a Adam Zoibi shared that when he was mouth-watering looking into opening a business he buffet of toppings visited many franchises. “Yogurt is for your yogurt, supposed to taste great and at the same including fresh time be healthy. When I couldn’t find fruits, nuts and candies. yogurt that was healthy I decided to create my own edge and moved away from the franchise idea. Zogurts is a family business, we make it and we are on-site to serve it.”

It’s no surprise that Zogurts customers are driving all the way from Noblesville and Carmel to get a delicious healthy treat that meets their dietary requirements. “We have a large following of families who are affected by a number of health and dietary restrictions and we are happy to provide them with our superior products and service.”

Zogurts Frozen Yogurt is located at 10134 Brooks School Road in Fishers. Visit their website at www.zogurts.com, call (317) 436-8192, or email them at Zogurts@gmail.com for more information.

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hen Geist resident Ed Fargo stepped out onto the wooden deck of his Oakland Hills home for a little pre-summer maintenance work, he realized how much he enjoyed the outdoors. His screened-in porch and wooden deck are perched right at the edge of a nearly 40-foot drop down to the 7 west hole of Old

“He didn’t want it to look like an add-on, and he wanted to be able to use the space nine months out of the year,” says Dan. Dan went to work by removing the wooden deck between the original screened-in porch and what was going to be a new covered patio at the other end of the home. An exposed aggregate patio now joins the two seating areas. “It is a nice looking, durable surface and exposed aggregate will cost less than a paver patio,” says Dan. Inside the new open sided, covered patio a wall of dry stacked stone was built around an exterior stainless steel fireplace from Scully’s Fireplace Shop in Noblesville. A 42” flat screen TV was added to the corner of the room, where it can be seen just about anywhere on the patio. “They do make outdoor TV’s, but we used a Toshiba that will be taken down and brought in during the winter months,” says Dan.

Aside from the occasional ping to the roof from a stray golf ball, it is a peaceful backyard in which to entertain family and friends. “I love it back here,” Ed says, looking around his yard. “But I started thinking how nice it would be to extend my time here into the fall … maybe with a fireplace and a TV!”

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going on. Who knows? Maybe their stories will motivate you to start new traditions of your own. Or not.

Personally, I’m a little torn. It seems that my family just got into the groove of summer, what with the lazy mornings, nonexistent agenda and inattention to daily showers. I’ve just now adjusted to the constant odor of chlorine that permeates the laundry room, and the inevitable daily searches for swimming goggles. Now we’re supposed to shift gears and actually think about calculators, clipboards and permanent markers? It’s a challenge, no matter how you look at it.

“Our tradition has developed into more than just one day … it’s sort of like a multi-level celebration that helps get everybody psychologically ready,” Heidi says. And it’s never a dull moment.

A Little One-on-One.

During the weeks leading up to the first day of school, Carmel resident Heidi Becker sets in motion a series of orchestrated events for her family of five that would impress most party planners.

Step one includes hitting the mall. Heidi makes it a point to take each of her three children (second-grader Chase, fourth-grader Sydney, and high school sophomore Nate) out for special, one-onone shopping

But for some parents, particularly energetic and creative ones, this dreaded back-to-school paradigm shift serves as an opportunity to actually motivate their children, to turn the annual rite into something fun and, dare I say, enjoyable.

Carmel family Sydney, Ken, Nate, Heidi and Chase Becker look forward to a multi-phase family tradition to help them get ready for the new school year.

So in the spirit of back-to-school, I contacted some of these optimistic residents who have turned school prep into a fine art. Not surprisingly, there are good things

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excursions. “There’s no way I could get everybody’s needs taken care of with all three kids at once, so by splitting them up, we get more accomplished,” Heidi explains. “And it’s always interesting, to say the least. You just never know what’s going to happen.”

Last year, for example, it was a particular challenge to take her then six-year-old shopping for a fall wardrobe, given his resistance to wearing underwear.

“He likes to go commando, what can I say?” says Heidi.

“Last year as he jumped into the car to go shopping, I luckily remembered to ask if he had on his skivvies.”

The answer? Her son simply looked at her from the back seat and calmly replied, “Mom, underwear is so last year!” Needless to say, after a quick jaunt back into the house to solve the problem, they were on their way.

Step two for the Becker clan is a group excursion in search of school supplies, although now that her oldest is in high school, he chooses to sit this one out. And finally, on the night before school, the entire family goes out to dinner (step three) to commemorate the end of summer.

“My husband and I take the kids out to a nice meal, and

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we just take a moment to talk about the summer and the school year to come,” Heidi says. “Altogether, it’s a lot of time to devote to back-to-school, but my kids look forward to it, and it really helps us make the transition.

But above all, I think it also makes them feel special.”

Grin and Tie-Dye It.

For the fourth consecutive year, Fishers residents Jennifer and Chad Gabbard, along with their sixth-grader Emma, fourth-grader Kyle, and kindergartener Luke, will host their annual back-to-school tie-dye party, where friends and neighbors are welcomed with large buckets of dye and plenty of rubber bands.

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“We started this tradition because I wanted my kids to have something to look forward to before they went back to school every fall,” Jennifer says. “Now … well, it’s a given. It provides the kids a chance to reconnect with classmates and neighbors, and it goes hand-in-hand with the supply lists and shopping trips.”

Guests, which some years have totaled over 50, bring their own items to tie-dye, and have ranged from soccer socks and pillow cases to t-shirts and napkins. Attendees create their own masterpieces, and the yard transforms into a patchwork of dripping wet, brightly colored fabric. While the drying process takes place, popsicles are the dessert of choice, and no one goes away empty-handed … or clean.

“We typically have some kiddos leave with discolored clothes and skin,” Jennifer says. “In fact, last year we had a father come alone with his three kids, and his little girl just couldn’t resist the tubs full of dye. Needless to say, she went home with a solid purple body. I’m sure his wife didn’t appreciate the whole tie-dye theme when they got home.”

The Wardell family of Carmel is now sending their oldest son, Jacob (second from right) off to college this fall. It will be his first time to miss their annual back-to-school breakfast.

But the few mishaps and stain hazards haven’t stopped the custom. “We usually have a few spills here and there, but we keep it outside and have the hoses ready for clean up,” she says.

“Like it or not, I think it’s safe to say my kids have one of the most extensive collections of tie-dyed garments in the neighborhood,” Jennifer adds. “I suppose one day they’ll get tired of it, but for now, it’s a tradition that lives on year after year.”

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In the Wardell family of Fishers, there’s nothing like the first day of school to warrant a little TLC that only a mom can give. In fact, as Wendy Wardell will tell you, it’s the only day of the year she serves up a special made-to-order breakfast, and her kids have learned to enjoy it when they can. “I’m just not a sit-home-and-make-cookies sort of mom,” she says. “But on that first day back to school, I pull out all the stops.”

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Wendy begins the day with a breakfast menu, and her kids Jacob, now a college freshman, sixth-grader Matt, and fifth-grader Abbey, get to choose between biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs, or waffles.

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and take turns standing in front of a special tree in their yard and pose for pictures. “They always complain and whine about it,” Wendy says, “but deep down I know they love it. It’s fun to go back and see how they’ve grown, and how it compares to how the tree has grown too!”

After the kids are off to the classroom, Wendy heads in to make warm batches of homemade cookies. “Believe me when I tell you that this is the only day of the year that I do this,” she says.

“So it’s a very big deal for them … not only do they get a special breakfast, but then they know the cookies will be waiting for them too.”

And why, exactly, does Wendy go to all the trouble? “Well, to be honest, I think it puts the emphasis on the tradition itself and takes away from the anxiety of the first day,” she says.

“It helps them focus on other things.

And we all have fun looking back to see how they’ve grown and changed.

We’ll have those pictures forever.”

Back to the Drawing Board.

For Carmel mom Kate Lustig, this upcoming school year will mark the beginning of traditions for her and her daughter Kaiya, who will be entering kindergarten.

“I’m so excited for her,” Kate says.

“After being in daycare for so many years, she’s a bit of an old pro at starting school, so I won’t have to deal with as much of the anxiety about leaving her in a new place.

But I definitely feel some butterflies about moving from a small school

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Top 5 Back To School Tips

Shopping for school supplies and creating lasting memories are an important part of a new school year. But, as Lynne McCauley, Owner and Director of LearningRx Indianapolis Cognitive Training Center, would add, don’t forget about the academics.

“As you make plans and prepare for a new school year, start a new tradition with these simple tips that help make it easier for your kids to develop study habits and time management skills that will last a lifetime.”

McCauley’s tips for a successful school year include:

1. Create a Dedicated Study Place. Designate a defined place

for homework to happen each day. The area should have a desk or table large enough to accommodate books and papers, a comfortable chair and adequate lighting.

2. Supply the Right Tools. Stock the study area with the tools and

supplies that kids need most often, like pens, pencils, erasers, markers and other resources. This will help avoid any procrastination tactics that might unnecessarily prolong homework time.

3. Develop Good Study Habits. Plan specific times for studying

each day, set goals for the study time, prioritize work, break up large tasks over several days when possible, and take a “technology break” (no calls or texting while studying).

4. Learn Time Management. Kids need to be taught how to manage

and organize time, and be given ample practice and guidance before they are held responsible for managing their own schedules. Work with your child to create semester, weekly and daily calendars that help your child begin to “see” what needs to be done when, and learn to prioritize and manage their time. Each evening, take a few minutes to help your child prepare and track a daily plan-a checklist for assignments due, planned homework, test prep, permission slips that need to be returned, outside activities, etc.

5. Get Organized. Now that you have a dedicated place to study,

necessary supplies, a schedule, and a strategy for getting the work done, staying organized will be much easier. Colored folders for different subjects, or one for “to-do” and one for “turn-in” items, or an accordion folder can help keep papers organized. Their daily calendar checklist also serves as a reminder of the important things that need to be done each day.

Consistent practice and application of these simple steps over time help “de-stress” homework time and create a solid foundation for successful, independent learning. For more detailed information on each of these steps, or to find out more about school preparedness, visit www.trainingbetterbrains.com.

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• More back to school information www.wzpl.com environment to such a large one. It’s big stuff!”

Because Kaiya is an avid artist and loves documenting her activities and interests through drawing and painting, it’s fitting that Kate wants to incorporate creative expression as part of a new school-related tradition. It’s the perfect plan to commemorate the beginning of a thirteen-year journey.

“Kaiya has always loved to express herself through her pictures, so I’m going to have her draw how she sees herself on the first day of school, Carmel resident and then write down three goals Kate Lustig is for the year.” Kate then plans to starting a new backto-school tradition laminate the picture and make it with her daughter, into a placemat before serving her Kaiya, as she heads first-day-of-school breakfast on top off to kindergarten of it as a surprise. this fall.

“I think Kaiya will love the tradition because she doesn’t forget anything,” Kate says. “She’ll look forward to it each year, and as she gets older, we’ll enjoy looking back at the placemats and seeing how she’s changed.

Plus, any excuse to draw and she takes it.”

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Parent Back to School Quiz

Circle the most appropriate answer to the following:

1. For the most part, parents dread school supply shopping because:

a. It is impossible to find everything on the list in one store b. Shopping with family members for anything school-related causes stress, heartburn and painful memories c. It makes your head feel like it’s been in the salad spinner d. All of the above

2. The best activity to plan immediately following school supply shopping is:

a. An evening alone, which includes heavy sedation and quiet time b. A two-hour bath, complete with bubbles and a good novel c. Writing an entry in your journal entitled, “Why I Had Kids – A Reminder” d. A long, long dinner out with good friends and endless pitchers of margaritas

3. In planning for next year, most parents should:

a. Resolve to hire a personal shopper b. Tell their children, “Only wimps need school supplies” c. Insist their children use only the supplies they can find in last year’s stash d. Consider boarding school

Back-to-school traditions are like any other … they serve to honor and commemorate an important event or social custom. Up to now, I have felt proud to actually have my children clothed, fed and at the bus stop on time for that special first day. Perhaps now is the time to start some new traditions in my house. Or not.

Michelle Freed is a humor writer, a life stumbler, and has a husband and two children who can prove it. Follow Michelle on Twitter @MichelleFreed, on Facebook, or www.MichelleFreed.com. Just don’t follow her in public.

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Assistant Manager Ann Grilliot (left), and Regional and Branch Manager Betsy Crawford make early literacy one of their top priorities at the Lawrence Branch Library.

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Lawrence Branch When children’s book author Emilie Buchwald said, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents,” she was expressing the very philosophy of local professional Betsy Crawford. In fact, Crawford has spent the past 26 years passionately promoting early literacy through her role as a children’s librarian, the last six of which have been as a regional manager for the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (I-MCPL). She is also branch manager for the Lawrence location, which serves Geist residents and surrounding communities.

“Reading is absolutely one of the best things you can do for your child or the children in your life,” Crawford says. “And summertime is one of the best times for kids to find out more about their own special interests through reading and spending time at the local library.”

The Lawrence Branch has, indeed, made early literacy one of its main areas of focus for programming, in spite of the fact that the library system has faced the same problems as so many other libraries throughout the country: a loss of revenue from property tax caps and a reduction in tax collections due to the economic slump.

“We’ve been struggling just like everyone else,” explains Crawford. “We had to reduce public service hours last October, but our programs and services remain strong, and we will continue to provide for our patrons to the best of our ability.”

The shorter service hours, however, have not negatively affected the branch’s ability to offer the annual summer reading program that so many patrons look forward to.

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Branch Programs I-MCPL Lawrence Branch offers many programs that patrons can take advantage of, including:

Kites of Afghanistan – Connect with Middle Eastern children by learning about the gudiparan bazi, or “flying doll” of Afghanistan and the tradition of “kite flying.” Natural reeds and colored paper are used to make flyable kites using popular Afghani designs. Scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m.

Middle Eastern Dance – On Saturday, Aug. 20, Diana Najjar will lead an interactive workshop for families and adults on Middle Eastern folk dancing. It will focus on different styles of traditional Arabic dance and include costume samples worn by the dancers.

Paws to Read – This program offers an opportunity for young reluctant readers to read aloud to a registered therapy dog who is trained to listen to stories. This helps improve reading skills and self-confidence in a safe, fun environment.

Baby Bunny Book Bags – This allows parents of small children to borrow books with ease. Pre-selected and prepackaged books are available for three weeks, with no fines involved. Patrons can choose from three types of book bags: The Original, which comes with 20 picture books for preschoolers; Bolso de Libros para Conejitos, which includes 20 picture books in Spanish for preschoolers; and Baby Makes Three, which includes 12 board books for babies and toddlers.

Summer Reading Program – Every year children and adults can participate in a themed program throughout the summer months, which includes extensive prizes for reaching reading goals.

“Our theme this year is 2011 Science Odyssey, and our prizes are fantastic, thanks to our donors and sponsors,” says Crawford.

As one of the busiest of the 22 branches within the I-MCPL system, the Lawrence location employs seven librarians, nine clerks, 12 pages (re-shelvers), four summer staff and 12 volunteers. “Our branch is a busy one,” Crawford adds. “Our computer usage is up, which is typical not only because of the increase in user know-how, but also because of the amount of job searching going on.”

But computers and books aren’t the only things that keep residents coming back for more. One of the services that might not be so well-known is an online database that allows users to access the full text of a variety of traditional resources, like reference books, biographies and encyclopedias, as well as magazine and newspaper articles.

“This is incredibly helpful for those who need references from an actual book or publication for research papers or projects, but don’t necessarily want to come in and look it up the oldfashioned way,” says Ann Grilliot, assistant branch manager. “We hope to see usage increase, as it is easily accessible and so beneficial!”

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Story Time – Special times to share stories with young readers are held weekly throughout the year.

Book Discussions – Adult book discussions focused on specific books are held on the third Tuesday of the month from September through June each year. Check online to find out details.

Go to GeistTV.com to see the interview with the 99.5 WZPL Smiley Morning Show’s Will Pfaffenberger prior to the Geist Half Marathon.

Additional programs and services are available at the Lawrence branch, which is located at 7898 N. Hague Road, Indianapolis.

For more information visit www.imcpl.org or call 317-275-4460.

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It took Bonge’s Tavern, in the Madison County hamlet of Perkinsville, about 150 years to become an overnight success, in its capacity as arguably Indiana’s premier destination restaurant. That argument is bolstered by its presumption as the only Indiana restaurant whose patrons routinely tailgate in the parking lot on summer weekend nights, complete with snacks and coolers of libations.

They revel through a routine two-hour wait for immersion in chef/owner Tony Huelster’s culinary inspirations amidst the whimsical charms of an old-school roadhouse bar, with its cozy 68-person seating capacity and no reservation policy. Amidst the lawn chairs, styrofoam coolers, and good cheer, they look like they’re awaiting the opening kickoff in the showdown battle between Perkinsville A&M and the University of Lapel at Strawtown.

The two-story wooden structure that houses Bonge’s Tavern was built in 1847, ten years after Perkinsville was platted, serving as something of a 19th Century Walmart, under the auspices of A. J. Applegate, offering dry goods, farm ready apparel, hardware and groceries. In the mid-30’s, after Prohibition, it morphed into a bar-restaurant operation, with the affable Charles “Chuck” Bonge taking over in 1944. For the next 46 years, he presided over a classic and reliable watering hole that, in its latter stages, proved periodically popular with college students with a full appreciation of its historic legacy during their St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras observances.

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With Charles Bonge’s passing in 1989, the building stood fallow until the mid-90’s, when entrepreneur Don Kroger decided it would be an ideal forum for a dining experience (well worth a drive into the country to Perkinsville on State Road 13, a mile south from its junction with State Road 37). After an extensive renovation, employing salvaged wood paneling, church pews, and lighting fixtures from Hoosier businesses and churches of yore, Kroger opened the newly-minted Bonge’s Tavern in

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1999, and saw it quickly prosper through enthusiastic word and taste of mouth, and rhapsodic reviews from the dining and travel media. Their strong reputation and following of loyal patrons enabled them to overcome a fire in August of 2000, courtesy of a lighting strike, that knocked them out of commission for four months.

1997. He soon recruited and partnered with Chef Huelster, who had a lengthy star turn as primary chef at Carmel’s revered Glass Chimney, under the expert and demanding tutelage of its legendary culinary impresario, Dieter Puska.

Huelster and his wife, Andrea, bought the restaurant in

My recent visit on a soggy spring mid-week day, at the stroke of its 4:30 p.m. daily opening (thus eschewing the need for lawn chair and cooler), unveiled to me what I remembered about Bonge’s prior to the lightning bolt assault. The premises was festooned with vintage photographs of Hoosier-blessed people and places, assorted athletic pennants, always in-season Christmas lights, winsome decorator gambling paraphernalia in a side room (possibly from the Charles Bonge administration), and my favorite artifact from its lofty perch above the bar: a trophy trout wearing horned rim glasses that resembles the legendary baseball announcer, Harry Caray. In the past, said trout had a Twinkie dangling from its lips. I couldn’t tell from my angle in the booth whether the Twinkie was still there, or whether it had been consumed, even in light of its reputed multimillennium shelf life.

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But Bonge’s menu is not about Twinkies, nor does it hark back to the pickled pig’s feet, Slim Jims, and hard-boiled eggs within reach of Charles Bonge’s clientele in a glass jar, seeking instant nourishment to go with the shot and the beer. It is Tony Huelster’s seasonally adjusted menu printed on a blackboard above the bar, offering seven to ten nightly selections that bring customers back again and again, even if it might entail a two-hour weekend wait, in an ensemble that might best be described as down home haute cuisine.

The best known signature dish is the Perkinsville Pork, with a lengthy slab of pork tenderloin coated and encrusted in a generous mix of flour, egg, and parmesan cheese – pan fried, with the exceptionally tender pork and parmesan cheese in remarkable Owner and Chef Tony Huelster prepares a smoked salmon dish in the always bustling kitchen.

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(Left) Chef Tim Mally holds the popular Perkinsville Pork dish.

(Right) Noblesville resident Angie Fine works the original Bonge’s Tavern bar.

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Speaking of salmon, Huelster smokes his own for a particularly esteemed appetizer, in competition with his excellent crab cakes, rendered in a mayonnaise base, richened roué butter, with cayenne pepper providing a kick.

A fetching preliminary is the tomato soup, well chunked with Hoosier-sanctioned Red Gold tomatoes, the official

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Also enhancing the meal in an unexpected way are Huelster’s addictive cornbread muffins, fetchingly sweet and moist and refreshingly crumble-free in texture, with flecks of jalapeno to provide a little zest. A couple of these cornbread muffins have the potential of undercutting a desire for Bonge’s dessert repertoire, the most dietarily imposing of which are the sugar cream cakes. This entails a foundation of dense chocolate or yellow cake, topped with the soft custard-like sugar cream pie filling, further accessorized with a strawberry glaze and homemade whipped cream. All of the elements are exceptionally sweet, deceptively rich, and after a big and varied meal of crab cakes, tomato soup, beef and shrimp, and two (or was it three?) cornbread muffins, coming close to being too much of a very good thing, best consumed later in the evening with coffee.

I can confidently reaffirm that Bonge’s Tavern, in its 15th year of culinary reincarnation, still reigns supreme as Indiana’s most alluring destination dining experience during any season, but especially so as it enters into its summer tailgate season. Its natural north Marion, Hamilton, and Madison County constituencies gather anxiously on its lengthy gravel parking lot, which is complete with a portapotty relief station and weekend security personnel to tone down excess noise and revelry in deference to Perkinsville citizenry – who prefer their Fridays and Saturdays to be well seasoned with serenity, while appreciating what Bonge’s Tavern has done for the local economy and their treasured place on the Indiana map.

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Indy Elite Goes the Distance Story by Marcia Ellett

The Indy Elite track team, an extension of Lawrence Central High School’s track team, won some bragging rights last month while competing at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the North Carolina A&T University Track in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Jon Kowalczyk, affectionately known as “Coach K,” who teaches business classes at Lawrence Central and is an assistant coach for the track team, explained that in order for the athletes to compete at track meets that are outside of the normal track season, they must be part of a year-round team, in this case, Indy Elite.

Members of Indy Elite had to qualify for Nationals by hitting or beating a predetermined standard (running time, jumping height, etc.) in their event during the season. They also attended the Indiana State competition, where they placed second overall.

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And compete at a high level, they did, with Brown, Burgess, Claflin and Wallace placing first in the 1600-meter sprint medley relay; and Claflin, Dorsey, Steele and Turner taking third in the 3200-meter relay. Smith, who is ranked among the top three in Indiana, also had a strong showing with a ninth place finish in the high jump.

“Coming into the season, I never would have dreamed that we’d be even close to going to Nationals,” said Matt Dorsey, whose relay team also won gold at State. Of his personal goal, he said, “We achieved it and went beyond it.”

“There is great potential for Indy Elite next year, as well, because a number of the boys didn’t graduate,” said Melissa, including her son, who will be a junior in the fall.

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Ginny Carroll, During the mid-1800 era in America, founder of Circle women stood together for the right of Sisterhood, to go to college and have a better life holds the book, for themselves and for their families.

“Half the Sky” As a result, the sorority movement which inspired her to start this evolved. Now, 150 years later, a nonfoundation. profit organization called “Circle of Sisterhood” is asking sorority women to stand together once again to remove barriers to education for women, not only here at home, but also around the world.

Tina McIntosh (left), a board member of Circle of Sisterhood, shown at a local fundraiser with Ginny Carroll. (right)

“We want all women to have the privilege of receiving an education,” says Ginny Carroll, founder of Circle of Sisterhood. Ginny, who lives in Indianapolis, recognized that too many girls and women around the world did not have access to a quality education. Education is the answer to many of the global issues related to women, such as 48

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The catalyst for the creation of the Circle of Sisterhood was an interview on the Oprah Winfrey show with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, authors of the book, “Half the Sky”. These authors shared their first-hand accounts of women around the world who were subjected to violence and oppression solely because of their gender.

While watching the interview, Ginny realized, as a collegeeducated woman, that she had a responsibility to do something to help girls and women around the globe get an education. While she knew she could not do this alone, she also knew she was well-acquainted with a very large community of college-educated women whom she knew would help – sorority women. Ginny gathered a large group of sorority women, across affiliation, and asked that they join her in an effort to uplift girls and women from poverty and oppression.

On April 19th, 2010, five months after the Oprah interview, the Circle of Sisterhood was established, and in September, this organization was granted 501c3 charitable status by the U.S. government. Then in December 2010, Ginny received a call from the Oprah show and is hoping to one day soon bring their message of the power of educated women educating women around the world to the OWN Network.

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A few days ago, one of my macho neighbors helped me lug a huge barbell up to the second floor of our house. My hope was that after a few months working out with some of the lighter weights, I would one day be able to lift this new behemoth all by myself. Mary Ellen thought it looked ugly in our bedroom. So she took it down to the basement.

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Eating five servings a day from The Clean 15 instead of The Dirty Dozen can reduce intake of pesticides by up to 92% according to Environmental Working Group (EWG), the nonprofit health advocacy that compiled the USDA’s test results. This is an easy way to reduce intake of pesticide chemicals linked to brain and nervous system toxicity, endocrine disruption, cancer, ADHD, and suppression of the immune system. EWG urges people to eat plenty of produce, but recommends buying organic from the Dirty Dozen list, and organic sweet corn for those

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Sue Carlson received her degree in art/commercial art from Illinois State University followed by fine arts training at The American Academy of Art in Chicago. After working in both commercial and fine arts fields, she more recently took an interest in nutrition and the environment, where she represents the average consumer using research as an educational tool.

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