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Calendar of Events November 29th - Evening of Elegance at the Ritz Charles, Carmel Breast Cancer Fundraiser
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City-County Councilor Ginny Cain stands near the sight of Geist’s newest park scheduled to open in May, 2006.
I’ve wanted to interview Indianapolis City Councilor Ginny Cain for quite some time, and with the passing of the city ordinance banning the discharge of firearms on Geist Reservoir, the timing was perfect. But when I sat down to talk to Ginny about her latest triumph for Geist homeowners, she was very quick to point out that it was a team effort.
were fed up with the hunting.” Ginny’s ability to help push this ordinance through the City Council was not just a stroke of luck or politics. Her background and experience working in local government may have made the difference.
“I actually just picked up where my predecessor Bill Dowden left off,” said Ginny. “After I was elected to the City Council, I met with a group of Geist homeowners that have been trying for years to ban hunting on the lake. The group consisted of Cindy Fleming, Julie Crowe, Jonathan West, Kathy Harrison, and Leslie Hiner; all Geist residents that
While growing up on Indianapolis’ north side and
attending North Central High School, Ginny Cain fondly remembers waterskiing on Geist Reservoir. “I remember stopping by the old bait and tackle on Fall Creek Road and getting a Mountain Dew on the way down to the boat for the day,” Ginny reminisced. “I went
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Halloween Party Treats Several Geist Children, Pets By Tom Britt Tom@atGeist.com The weather couldn’t have been better on the Saturday before Halloween at the Log Cabin Animal Hospital, the gracious host of our atGeist Halloween Party.
Dr. Sandor Gal (August’s “Meet Your Neighbor”) manned the grill all day, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, and bratwursts. One of his clients donated a few bottles of wine to serve to adults; a nice compliment to any hot dog in my Continued on page 3
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Meet Your Neighbor: City Councilor Ginny Cain Continued from front page to Northwestern University with the goal of being an actress…hopefully in Hollywood. I graduated with a BS in theatre and got my first job out of college in Louisville working for a children’s theatre. After a few days, knowing I was in the wrong place, I called my Dad who told me, ‘It doesn’t take practice to be miserable. Come on home!’” Ginny came home and decided to go to law school at IUPUI. As luck would have it, she met her husband Dave Cain during her first week of law school. “In 1990, I interned for Senator Richard Lugar and Dan Coats and later took a job in Constituent Services. I helped people navigate through red tape in the areas of veterans’ affairs, housing, post
office, and prisons,” Ginny said. “I was later appointed Assistant State Director for Senator Dan Coats where I was his ambassador to the middle 33 counties of Indiana and also on the projects staff.”
91st Street Church members. “After Daniel was born, I filled in for Sue Ann Gilroy as precinct committeeman of her old precinct, which allowed me to keep a hand in local politics. Later on, Jim Bradford, District 3 City Councilor, encouraged me to think about running for the City Council. On March 19th (2003) at
Helping Hoosiers navigate through the federal government certainly helped Ginny gain a lot of experience, but her second career in motherhood taught her the patience and temperament she needed to handle the City Council. She had her oldest son, Daniel, in 1994 and she and her husband Dave decided that she needed to be a stay-athome mom. A few years later, they moved to Geist after visiting this area several times for bible studies with fellow East
7:30 a.m., I got a phone call from Jim telling me that the new redistricting map was out. It had a new District and I was living right in it,” Ginny remembers. District 5 was created due to the growth of Indianapolis’s northeast side, bounded on the west by Graham Road extended, Carroll Road on the east, and 96th Street and 75th Street
on the north and south. Ginny said that with her children going to Heritage Christian School (South side of district), her church East 91st Street (the west side), and her home in the Geist area (east side), this new district “was a confirmation from God that I was supposed to do this.” And “do this” she did. In five weeks, Ginny, with a lot of help, raised the necessary $10,000 by going door to door to as many homes as she could in the new district. She defeated Michael Moore (R) in the primaries and later defeated Mark Sullivan (D) to win the City-County Council seat. She now holds one of 29 seats for Marion County which acts as the “legislative arm of local government.” Continued on next page
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City Councilor Ginny Cain Continued from page 3 “I like the public service side of the job, but I’m not crazy about the politics,” Ginny remarked. “I feel like my work with Senator Lugar and Senator Coats taught me a lot about navigating through government. Being a mom has taught me a lot about how to deal with the political side of public office…patience and a sense of humor.” Next on Ginny’s plate is the opening of a park on the Geist Reservoir dam. Scheduled for completion in May 2006, the new park will consist of a walking path that will connect the sidewalk on Fall Creek Road near the dam to the walking trail that runs alongside Fall Creek. Working with the Department of Water Works, Veolia Water Company, Bowen Engineering, and
Halloween Party Treats Several Continued from cover . . . book. Over 75 people came by, many with their pets dressed for the occasion. Dogs dressed as Superman, Batman, and even one pair that was dressed as each other strutted around. A few cats braved the dog-heavy crowd, clinging to their owners’ arms or seeking cover in a pet carrier to keep their distance from the dogs.
Masthead resident Ken Pendleton, Ginny spearheaded Geist’s newest park. You might catch Ginny and her family at the movies or traveling around Indiana to historic places. “We are movieaholics, which got me involved in the Heartland Film Festival.” Ginny is currently on the board of directors for the Midwest film festival and has been a volunteer since 2000. “We love to go to state parks, museums, or other local landmarks.”
And while the pet costumes dazzled everyone in attendance, it was the coloring and pumpkin decorating contests that showcased some of Geist’s finest young artists. Boys and girls gathered around the craft tent and colored their favorite pictures for the judges. Next to the coloring table was the pumpkin decorating table, complete with poster paints
It is certainly refreshing to meet someone so down to earth and grounded in local government. Ginny hasn’t made a lot of friends with duck hunters, but a lot of her neighbors here at Geist, especially those near the undeveloped island off of Admirals Sound, are glad Ginny is representing them.
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last names and were ineligible. But the winner for the boys was Kharren Vedadi, and winner for the girls was Elise McFerran. Kharren took home the boy’s grand prize of a
Tonka fire-truck and Elise took home a dress-up chest with dresses and shoes to complete her home wardrobe.
idents, Sarah Smallwood, a 13year-old that just moved to Geist with her parents from Texas. Sarah spent at least 2 hours decorating her pumpkin earning her a $50 savings bond.
The pumpkin contest was won by one of our newest Geist res-
In addition to the food, candy, and smores on the open firepits, everyone enjoyed the puppies and other dogs up for adoption sponsored by Wags Stray Animal Foundation (www.wagsstrays.org). Several families came by and fell in love with the little beagle puppies that were only 6 weeks old, including our own. Big thanks to everyone who came out, especially the volunteers from atGeist.com, Log Cabin’s staff, and the Wags Strays volunteers. I saw a lot of little smiles leaving the party that afternoon and I know
Coloring contest winning entries by Kharren Vedadi (6) and Elise McFerran (5). Winning pumpkin submitted by Sarah Smallwood is pictured on the front cover.
Pam Wagner with Wags Strays holds two beagle puppies that were up for adoption. everyone enjoyed themselves. Hope to see all those kids at our next holiday event, the “Breakfast with Santa” on December 18th at Bella Vita. Watch the atGeist.com website and newsletter for more information.
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Coyotes Becoming a Problem for Homeowners By Kimberly Laughlin Kim@atGeist.com While the sight of deer in the backyards of Geist residents might be welcome by most, many local inhabitants do not feel the same way about coyotes – an animal whose presence is being noticed more now than ever. Frequently, these animals are pushed out of their homes into civilization, and they are known for being territorial. According to Kathi Moore, a resident of Oakland Hills, the influx of coyotes is a growing problem on Indy’s northeast side. Her cat Fiona was recently attacked, and she feels it is important to tell fellow pet owners about this little-known danger. Kathi said that one morning she noticed puffs of fur near where Fiona usually relaxes outdoors. After finding Fiona, Kathi discovered the cat had
been badly bitten. A trip to the vet determined the bite was from a coyote – and that it was worse than Kathi had originally thought. “Our vet stated that our cat’s life was spared because she was too fat for the coyote to get a good grip on her,” Kathi said. Still, the Moores have had to pay hundreds of dollars in doctor fees for Fiona’s recuperation.
he could do.” According to Chris Smith with the Department of Natural Resources, the best way to deter these animals is by picking up after pets and use of outdoor lighting. “Coyotes are mainly scavengers who are looking for something easy, like trash or pet food,” he said. He has found a big difference between urban and rural coyotes, with the former becoming increasingly accustomed to people. “They are going to be
Concerned about her cat’s health as well as the well being of area pets, Kathi made a phone call to Animal Control, which then directed her to the mayor’s action line. “The woman on the phone lived in the area, and she was sympathetic,” said Kathi. She was then referred to someone who traps dangerous animals. “He said he knew there were a lot (of coyotes) in the area, but there was nothing
a nuisance, but not leaving small pets outdoors can help this problem.” He also noted that property owners can call a trapper year-round to remove the animals. With each coyote covering about an eight-mile radius and being very protective of the area, knowledge about these animals is important. While they do not seek out dogs and cats, animals that get in their way are in danger. “Basically, this is an awareness issue,” said Kathi. In response to Fiona’s attack, Kathi no longer allows her pets to roam freely outdoors and is hoping to get word out about this phenomenon. “People need to know about this so they don’t leave their pets outside. This is a unique urban problem that has a lot of danger attached to it.”
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Baskets of Hoosier Pride By Lauren Fitzpatrick Lauren@atGeist.com This holiday season, Teresa Downham, owner of Everything Indiana, is prepared for a sneak attack from the caramel thief. However, last year she was caught off guard. Teresa creates gift baskets filled with products made exclusively in Indiana, and caramels are a favorite product of her 3 ½ year old son, Josh (a.k.a. the elusive caramel thief). “I had probably 40 or 50 baskets lined up in the basement, ready to go,” remembers Teresa. “I couldn’t find Josh that evening.” Mother’s intuition told Teresa that her son could probably be found where the candy was. “What he had done was go through all of the baskets and pick out caramels. He picked one out of each basket so we
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wouldn’t notice,” said Teresa. “He then hid over by the furnace, crouched down, eating the caramels.”
in the Everything Indiana gift baskets. Along with gourmet chocolates, salsa, jam, popcorn and more food items, Teresa has recently added CDs by local musicians and
Caramels are only one of the many coveted items included
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books by Indiana authors. “We are using Hoosier vendors and suppliers, and all of the products are Indianamade,” says Teresa.. “I have probably 35 different suppliers, and they all have a unique story.” Every basket is accompanied with an informative brochure which details the history of each individual item. “For example,” says Teresa, “I am carrying a shag bark hickory syrup made in Trafalgar. The couple who makes it was felling trees on their property, and a little old man appeared asking for some wood.” Although this man had no money, he offered the couple a trade. “He gave them an old family recipe that told how to make syrup from the bark of a hickory tree. Not the sap, but the bark,”
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says Teresa. “They were skeptical, but took it, and they made it, and it is the greatest syrup. It tastes fabulous.” The concept for Everything Indiana was formed several years ago when Teresa and her husband were teased by east coast friends about their move back to Indiana from the east coast. “They had never been to Indiana, and I guess they pictured us in the middle of this cornfield,” says Teresa. So she showed them what they were missing out on, packing a box full of Indiana products and shipping it out east. “Then my husband said, ‘You know, that would be a neat business, to go around and find those little companies all over the state who make the great stuff that you can’t find at the grocery
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the Midwestern values when I was away.” Creating the baskets and researching new products brings her into contact with local history on a regular basis. “It’s fun to meet these people and talk to them. Everyone is so nice. It’s true. People really are nicer here.”
store.’” Several years later, Everything Indiana was born. “My friends on the east coast are very surprised that the little box I sent to them has evolved into this.” “People don’t realize how much Indiana has to offer,” says Teresa. “I really missed
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Home Run Realty Moves to Geist Center Home Run Realty, a premier realty company specializing in residential real estate, has moved to a new office in the Geist area. Formerly located in the Bell Tower at Oaklandon, the new headquarters are in the Geist Center, 11647 Fox Road. “We had been planning this move for a while but just didn’t have time,” said Stacey Kiernan, principle broker. “We
wanted more retail space, and now we are easier to find.” Kiernan cites Home Run Realty as a very “internet and tech-savvy” company. She has found that while buyers used to drive around in search of a home, increasing numbers of buyers are looking online. Home Run Realty aids buyers by offering no commission fee
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and representing buyers for free. “We work with sellers to make the move as soon as possible, and with the most money,” she said. Kiernan hopes that the local community will remember their jingle, see the postcards and signs and now know where the new office is located – because there’s no place like home!
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Operation Hoosier Relief Sends Fishers Police to Mississippi In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Fishers Police Department deployed five of its officers to Mississippi to aid in the relief efforts. Calling the mission “Operation Hoosier Relief,” the officers left on September 28. “Officers were eager to volunteer when we received the call from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security,” said Chief of Police George Kehl. Officers worked to augment law providers in the state by providing protection of life, security of property and maintenance of order. Those deployed were Sergeant Matt Simmons, Officer Bob Gaines, Officer Rob Thompson, Officer Eric Patton and Officer Hack McPhee. These men returned on October 12 and hailed the
Elena’s Salon & Spa Hosts Hurricane Katrina Benefit By Kristin Thomas Kristin@atGeist.com
mission as a success. “We were able to assist Harrison county and local police departments,” said Sergeant Matt Simmons. Officer Eric Patton found everyone to be “receptive and grateful” for their services. “We saw mass destruction,” he said. “People lost everything in twelve hours in this storm.” Patton and Simmons agree that since they have been back, they have had a greater appreciation for all they have. “This really puts a new perspective on our troubles,” said Simmons.
Elena’s Salon & Spa, located on Oaklandon Road across from St. Simon, hosted a benefit for the Hurricane Katrina victims on Sunday, October 9th. All proceeds from haircuts, manicures, and massages went to the American Red Cross to help the victims.
The salon made a total of $945 to donate to the Red Cross and they feel it was a great success.
Guests were greeted with coffee, tea, and cookies as well as a very friendly and enthusiastic staff. All were very eager to be hosting this event. “It was a joy,” said Yelena Shulkin, owner of the salon. “I love that people responded and participated. We worked as a team and that brought us together.” Yelena is also a hair designer at the salon.
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Over the River and Through the Woods drive from “the city” to the country qualified as a trip. And the trip was integral to the whole anticipatory experience. We weren’t so eager to just get there. We enjoyed ride, envisioning the bountiful tables set for what seemed to be hundreds, the smiles, the hugs, and the “how’ve you beens” and the “my how you’ve growns.” This is why we were making the trip. And there’s nothing like a warm, cheery farmhouse nestled in the brilliance of tall autumn trees to welcome travelers who happen to be family relations from the city.
tury ago. The composer meant the image to be a snowy, 19th century countryside, and a horse-drawn sleigh carrying a family to grandmother’s house for traditional Thanksgiving fare. My image is of my father’s 1952 Chevy Coupe headed north on a two-lane “highway” to Great-Grandad’s farm, where Great-Grandma was basting the stuffed turkey, mashing the potatoes, stirring the gravy, simmering the green beans, boiling the corn, and baking the biscuits and pumpkin pie, all in anticipation of our arrival.
By Sharon Listenberger Sharon@atGeist.com When you’re seven or eight, you think the things in your world that impress you are mostly all about you as well. For me, Thanksgiving may well be the best holiday for reminiscing. Every year at Thanksgiving time we sing Now Thank We all Our God, and Come Ye Thankful People Come in our worship services, reminding us to be thankful for all that is good in our lives (something we know we should do all year long without being reminded). But Over the River and Through the Woods, To Grandmother’s House We Go is the song that plays in my head the whole season long.
As I recall, Thanksgiving Day was about the only time my little brother and I ever saw Great Grandad and Great Grandma, as well as great aunts and uncles and cousins once or twice removed.
That song, in an instant, creates for me an image of childhood in Indiana as it was half a cen-
So, driving along in father’s carriage our gaze would be transfixed on passing yards with piles of leaves cushioning the leaps of children, their pups at their heals; miles of fences,
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Fall Heirloom Thanksgiving Recipe By Stephanie Drescher Stephanie@atGeist.com It doesn’t take Karen Smith very long to come up with her favorite seasonal recipe. A Geist resident for over thirteen years, Karen has lived in Indiana her entire life. Born and raised just east of Indianapolis in Greenfield, Karen has fond memories of big Thanksgiving feasts. “My favorite part was the dressing, probably because I always got to help make it. The recipe has just been passed down. In fact, I don’t even know if it’s ever been written down until now. It was just something my mother made every year.” The recipe isn’t complicated. With a bread base and turkey drippings for moisture and flavor, this Thanksgiving staple can be whipped together quickly and with the help of the
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whole family. “There is a whole loaf of day-old bread that has to be torn apart,” says Karen. “Even when I was very little I got to help with the bread. There is no way to mess up shredding a whole loaf and leaving it out overnight!” But there is more to this recipe than just some bread and turkey stock. To add a little zing and a surprisingly rich flavor, an entire pint of oysters is used. “Well, not really the whole pint,” laughs Karen. “My mom would bring home an entire pint but a few, quite a few, would end up on Saltine crackers and covered with freshly ground black pepper. It’s really delicious.” So with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s
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Mom’s Homemade Bread and Oyster Dressing 1 loaf day-old bread (torn to pieces and set out overnight) ½-1 cup turkey drippings (depending on desired texture) 1 pint oysters (oyster liquor may be used in conjunction with turkey drippings) 1/8 tsp ground cloves 2 cups chopped onion 1½ cups chopped celery ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp sage 1-2 eggs (depending on desired texture) ¼ tsp nutmeg Tear loaf into pieces and place in large baking pan to sit out overnight. Moisten day-old bread with desired amount of drippings and/or oyster liquor. Add rest of ingredients to bread and liquid, mixing well so that all ingredients are evenly distributed. If mixture is too dry, add more liquid. Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until top of dressing has formed a crust and the mixture is heated through.
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Tales from My Discovery Flight with Indy Aero By Susan Zingraf Susan@atGeist.com Have you ever wanted to see Geist Reservoir from 3,000 feet up? Or would you like to make that lifelong dream of becoming a pilot a reality? You can do both at Indy Aero at Mt. Comfort Airport in Greenfield. Indy Aero offers introductory “Discovery Flights” and pilot
certifications. The Discovery Flight is a great flight experience that serves as both a fun joy ride and a good starting point if you’re thinking about pursuing a pilot certification. It’s a 30-minute flight that provides a hands-on flying experience and a real taste for what it takes to be a pilot. You actually sit in the pilot’s seat of a Cessna with an instructor in the co-pilot’s seat
talking you through the basics of flying. Flight instructor John Babcock took me out for a Discovery Flight on a beautiful, clear October morning. He says, “The best place to learn to fly is in the cockpit and to get up in the air to really understand what it’s all about.” As we sat snugly in the cockpit, John methodically explained various procedures and checklists every pilot performs prior to ever starting the engine. He explained the abundance of instruments, gauges, switches and lights, and how to use the pedals, control stick and radio—and that isn’t the half of it! Once we successfully completed all our various checks, we were cleared to head out for our flight. Bob
A Cessna ready to fly at Indy Aero at the Mt.Comfort Airport.
let me taxi on the runway a little bit, as long as I could stay straight, and for a brief moment I took control once we were airborne. Needless to say the view was spectacular, and after circling the water and finding familiar roads and neighborhoods from high in the sky, we headed back and made our descent. Bob explained the whole landing procedure as he executed it and smoothly set us back down on the runway. The whole experience was exhilarating and informative, mixed with a lot of fun. There’s so much to learn and understand about flying, and despite the information overload you’ll get on the Discovery Flight, it’s a total blast. It’s a great gift idea too,
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Dance Magic Performers Present “Aladdin and His Magic Lamp” Just in time for the holidays, the Dance Magic Performing Arts Company is proud to present the ballet Aladdin and His Magic Lamp, December 9 –11, 2005 at the Hedback Theatre.
particularly for someone who has always longed to learn how to fly. For kids, an exposure such as this could even spark an interest in an aviation career. So if you want to finally pursue that lifelong dream of becoming a pilot, or if you’d just like to get a different perspective on home, check out Indy Aero. The experienced
The ballet is directed and choreographed by Linda Rees, founder of DMPAC. “This rich tale of Aladdin and Jasmine is told within the context of the Arabian Nights. We have combined the two story lines into a beautiful love story where we learn that everyone should be accepted for who they are, and of course, how good
instructors and helpful staff will take great care of you. Indy Aero offers flight instruction for private and commercial pilot certification. For further information on the flight school and other services and certifications offered at Indy Aero, visit their website, indyaero.com. To schedule a Discovery Flight, call 317-335-3200.
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“Doc Hollywood” Comes to Log Cabin Animal Hospital By Kimberly Laughlin Kim@atGeist.com Log Cabin Animal Hospital, a full-service animal clinic and host to the soon-to-be-opened
Dr. Betsy Hutchins joins the staff at the Log Cabin Animal Hospital, bringing with her the nickname “Doc Hollywood”.
would have it, that same night a woman had donated a pacemaker from her deceased husband. “The two things fell together, and I just went ahead and put it in,” she said. Dr. Hutchins had previously worked with a cardiologist, which undoubtedly came in handy, but her experience was made all the more interesting by the fact she had to perform the surgery in a not so typical fashion. “Usually you put it through the jugular vein, but I had to open the chest and put it right on the heart,” she said.
“atGeist Visitor’s Center”, recently welcomed its newest staff member to the group – and she has Hollywood ties! Dr. Betsy Hutchens has only been at the Log Cabin for less than a month, but she was drawn to what she calls “a place unlike any other. I like the comfort and home-like feel,” she said. “Plus I have lived in the Geist community for three years now, so I know the people in the area and am already a part of the community,” she said. Dr. Hutchins, who has been a doctor for 11 years, gained nation-wide attention when she performed an unlikely surgery on a dog named Brendle. “It was my first year out of school and a dog came in with a rare heart condition, needing a pacemaker,” she said. As luck
This newsworthy surgery attracted the attention of many news channels. Dr. Hutchins was interviewed for such shows as Leeza Gibbons, Maury Povich, Inside Edition and Beyond Chance. This notoriety has earned her the
nickname “Doctor Hollywood,” which she laughs about. “The whole thing was an amazing experience,” she said. For now, Dr. Hutchins is looking forward to continuing her work at the Log Cabin Animal Hospital. She has a great love of animals and especially enjoys performing surgeries. “I have only been here for about three weeks, but I love it,” she said. “The doctors here are wonderful, and the clients and animals are the best. I’ll probably stay here for many years.” For more information or to read the newspaper and magazine articles from Dr. Hutchins’ brush with fame, visit the Log Cabin Animal Hospital website at www.logcabinvet.com.
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Geist Harbours Board: Annual Meeting and Request for Nominations By Jonathan West GHPOA Secretary On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 7:00 PM the twelve Geist Harbours neighborhoods will hold their annual meeting to elect new directors, review the annual budget, and discuss issues affecting the neighborhoods. Please calendar this date and plan to attend. If you or a neighbor are interested in serving on the Geist Harbours Property Owners Association (GHPOA) Board to represent your neighborhood, please submit a nomination with a brief bio via e-mail to the GHPOA Board Secretary at jwest@fhlbi.com. To be eligible, you must live in one of the twelve Geist Harbours
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Geist Harbours Directors and Officers Admirals Bay Bob Tollini 1/31/06 Admirals Pointe Dr. John Moore 1/31/06 Admirals Sound Ben Spurlock 1/31/07 Admirals Woods Ed Paulus 1/31/06 Beam Reach Mike Harris 1/31/06 Crossing South Tom Britt 1/31/06 Diamond Pointe Jeff Osler 1/31/06 Feather Cove I Todd Eads 1/31/06 Feather Cove II Kristi Macadaeg 1/31/06 Feather Cove III Denise Griffin 1/31/06 Masthead I Russ Desserich 1/31/06 Masthead II Barry Howard 1/31/06
neighborhoods, and be willing to attend the monthly Board meetings. Usually the Board meets on the third Monday of each month from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Fall Creek Township fire station, 116th and Brook’s School Road. All the neighborhood director seats are up for re-election this year with the exception of Admiral Sound. The current Geist Harbours directors and officers are as noted at right.
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The Board's bylaw also requires that each homeowner receive a nomination form by mail, followed in a later mailing with a final ballot and a proxy. Look for these mailings in your mailbox around the holidays.
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Lawrence Fire Looking to Aid Needy this Christmas By Dino Batalis The Lawrence Fire Department is underway with its Needy Family Campaign for the holidays. The program started in 1988 when three families were fed at Christmas time. Last year, we supplied food to more than 400 families in Lawrence Township. As the need has grown and the support of the local community has responded, we’ve expanded the Needy Family Campaign to a year-round activity. Several not-for-profit community organizations have stepped forward with private citizens to send monetary donations to the fire department to administer this program. With these contributions, we buy food in bulk resulting in more savings, allowing us to help additional families in need. We also accept new toys along with the
ers for your help this year. Your contributions will bring a big smile to your neighbors here in Lawrence during a time of the year that can be very disappointing for the needy, especially the children.
monetary donations that are distributed to the children along with the food deliveries. How do we acquire the names of these needy families? Most of the names come from area school teachers or staff. We also get names from police officers, firefighters, and the general public that come across needy families throughout the year.
We invite anyone who wants to be involved with sorting food or help make deliveries contact the Lawrence Fire Headquarters’ Dino Batalis at 547-4371. The food sorting this year will be on December 16th at station #1 at 6:00 PM and food deliveries on the 17th starting at 8:00 AM. Anyone wishing to make donations can make a check out to the “Lawrence Fire Needy Family Campaign” and send it to 4455 McCoy St., Lawrence, Indiana 46226. New toys can also be dropped off at this address. The Fire Department Corporation has a 501C-3 status.
Most importantly, the Needy Family Campaign incurs no administration costs which means every dollar you give goes straight to those in need. The city and fire administration have always been very supportive of this program. We are asking all “atGeist Community Newsletter” read-
YMCA Breakfast with Santa Claus & IHOP Be sure to join us on Saturday, December 3 from 8-10 AM at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA (5736 Lee Rd.) for an early Christmas breakfast with Santa event. The breakfast with Santa event is being sponsored by the brand new area Lawrence IHOP located at (9115 E. 56th St.). Breakfast, which will include pancakes, a meat, and juice, will be served in the Benjamin Harrison Gymnasium. Santa and his little helpers will be there helping out and taking pictures with the kids. Contact Sandy Taylor for more information at 317-547-9622 ext. 18 or e-mail at staylor@indymca.org.
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“Girls Night Out” Raises Money for ALS Association of Indiana Legacy Photography held a fundraiser at their studio to benefit The ALS Association of Indiana on October 21, 2005. The evening was dedicated to raising awareness and money for ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” Legacy organized the event to support The ALS Association of Indiana and the tremendous direct patient programs the Indiana Chapter provides to patients of ALS and their families throughout Indiana. The ALS Association of Indiana currently supports 500 patients, family, friends and caregivers. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS. The first 30 guests to arrive were given a Legacy tote bag filled with gifts and coupons from all the vendors attending the event. Red ALS awareness wristbands embossed with “Strike Out
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ALS” were given in appreciation for donations. Raffle tickets were sold for door prizes and there were more than 40 silent auction items. The women who attended enjoyed shopping, visiting with friends, appetizers and desserts. Sandwiches and ice tea were donated by McAlister’s Deli and Starbucks donated coffee. Printing for the invitations was provided by UN Communications and a banner to “Strike Out ALS” was donated by Robbins Graphics.
& Wellness). “Clearly everyone really enjoyed themselves at the event which successfully raised $1,700 for the Indiana Chapter,” commented Lark Stark, Executive Director of The ALS Association of Indiana. “These types of community events are very critical to raising both awareness and funds to support the fight against ALS. It’s through these events that family and friends who often feel so unable to help someone diagnosed with ALS, can get involved and really have an impact. We hope this will become an annual event.”
The event included wine tasting by Elite Beverages and 13 vendors with products catering to women – including Discovery Toys, Everything Indiana Gift Baskets, Juice Plus, Southern Living at Home, Creative Memories, Purses, Arbonne, Bliss Salon and Skincare, Tall Pine Pottery, Pampered Chef, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Tastefully Simple,The Clay Lady of Fishers, and Melaleuka (Health
We were all touched by the number of people who came to the event and who are close to someone who has been affected by this disease.
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The October 21st event was held at Legacy Photography Studio, 8923 South Street, Fishers, IN 46038. For more information about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) visit alsaindiana.org or alsa.org.
Chris and Amy Legg of Legacy Photography organized and hosted the ALS fundraiser at their Fishers studio.
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Notice to Moorings Homeowners By Joe Toussaint The board of Directors of the association believes that the members may benefit from an overview/survey of the legal basis for their membership and the interrelationship that result from our structure. In an attempt to provide this survey, we will provide a series of arti-
cles directed to that end and they will appear in the Moorings Women’s Group bimonthly bulletin. These articles will be written as plainly as possible and are not intended to modify or change our legal guidelines. For those members/homeown-
Breakfast with Santa at Bella Vita December 18th Join us this holiday season for Breakfast with Santa at Bella Vita Ristorante on Sunday, December 18th. A full brunch will be served and Santa will be on-hand to listen to the kids’ wish lists and for pictures. atGeist will be helping Santa’s elves pass out treats for all the kids. Please call 598-9011 to RSVP.
ers who do not have a copy of these documents, it is recommended that by using the internet and entering, www.mooringsatgeist.com, the home page will reflect the word “Documents” which should be clicked and it will then display the following: covenants, bylaws, Exhibit A, Exhibit B. These documents can be read on the website or printed and reviewed.
bility for the maintenance of these properties and taxes, insurance, etc.
As an integral part of each homeowners purchase they become members of the association and have pro-rata ownership in all of the common properties and the responsibilities attendant to the ownership. The common properties include the entrance malls, the lake, the pool, the tennis courts and the parking lot. As members, each has a responsi-
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Sunrise Early Childhood Center, housed within Sunrise Methodist Church at the corner of 75th and Oaklandon Roads, has openings in the 3’s, 4’s, and kindergarten classes. If interested, parents are asked to contact the director, Kristi Duff at 823-0123.
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Making Your Fifties Your Best Years By Kevin Henderzahs, M.D, Kiley OB/GYN For a woman in her fifties, life can be very exciting.
needed by those getting older. As for hot flashes and night sweats, there are various treatments that can greatly alleviate these symptoms.
goal for everyone is to maintain good health for as long as possible. As women age, there are more potential health issues. But with regular care from a physician, these concerns can be dealt with and not cause long-term problems.
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Often times, children are leaving the home to start their lives in college or in the work place. It’s a great time to renew relationships with your spouse, family and friends, and also to grow spiritually and intellectually. Now, too, is a terrific opportunity to start a new hobby, travel, volunteer, go back to school, or resume anything you have not been able to do for while. In today’s world, women can enjoy many years of healthy and exciting living after they turn fifty. Essential for all women are regular health and wellness screenings. One of the most important times to see a doctor is when you are healthy. The
When a woman goes through menopause, there are many changes in her body. However, most of these changes should not prohibit a woman from doing everything she wants to do. Problems can be handled, and potential issues avoided with appropriate care. The fifties and beyond can be the beginning of a new and exciting life.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women after menopause. Since blood pressure and cholesterol contribute to this disease, both should be monitored. It is also very important to have a colonoscopy at age 50 in order to evaluate the colon. Colon cancer can be a very serious problem if not caught early.
Kevin Henderzahs, M.D., Kiley OB/GYN is with Community Physicians of Indiana. Call 800-777-7775 for more information or to make an appointment.
Osteoporosis can also be problematic if not recognized or prevented. Calcium and vitamin D, along with possible bone density testing, may be
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Setting the Record Straight on Skin Treatments By Catherine P. Winslow, MD, FACS I frequently get questions about the newest products that enter the market, with claims to turn back the clock and make every woman look like Angelina Jolie (or perhaps Jennifer Aniston, depending on whose camp one favors). Of course, there is no sure-fire cure for aging aside from death, which is not recommended. There are many misconceptions about what creams, lotions and potions are designed to do for the skin, and what results can realistically be achieved. No product will work for every skin type, and the best results come with persistence and maintenance. The most improvement in setting back the clock comes from a healthy lifestyle (no smoking!), avoiding the sun (or daily sunblock SPF 25 or higher) and nightly use of a pre-
scription retinoid. These simple things can easily improve skin tone, texture and color significantly and noticeably (and most importantly, relatively inexpensively!). Beyond that, skincare should be targeted to individual skin types.
year old would make of a mountain range - lots of squiggles running variably up and down. As we get older, those squiggles, along with the rest of us, flatten out. That means less nutrition to the outer layer of skin. This translates to poorer healing, dry skin and wrinkling. A scar is essentially a completely flat line between the two layers, meaning that the area is never quite as healthy or strong as the surrounding skin.
A brief review of skin anatomy will help in the understanding of different products. The skin is composed of two layers. An outer epidermal layer is the waterproof, protective layer of epidermal cells (they flake off when too dry). Underneath that is the dermis, a rich vascular layer composed of collagen and matrix, or tissue glue. This is the stuff you see if you scrape your knee and are brave enough to look at it. The junction of the two layers is very important, because the epidermis gets its nutrients from the dermal layer underlying it. In the young individual, the junction looks like a drawing a 5-
So what products actually work? Most skin care products do make changes to the skin, although they are temporary. Vitamin A derivatives (retinoids, such as Retin-A or Renova) do actually cause changes over time to the dermis. These changes reduce pigmentation (sun spots, anyone?), fine wrinkles and pore size. They also thicken the dermis and probably cause more colla-
gen deposition. They do result in skin irritation, dryness and photo-sensitivity and should not be used in pregnancy. I recommend a retinoid (prescription only) preparation to almost all my patients as the backbone of skin care. Retinols are weaker over-the-counter varieties of Vitamin A that do not cause the same result but are less irritating to the skin, and do not require a prescription. Vitamin B derivatives like niacinamide and pantothenic acid are less commonly found in skin care products. These vitamins must be obtained in our diet (we don’t make them). Topical supplementation through creams may increase cell activity and circulation, giving your skin a boost. It may not be necessary on a daily basis, but a weekly or monthly treatment with these products is a nice way to refresh your skin. Due to the
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flushing the niacin causes, I don’t recommend it for patients with rosacea. Next, the Vitamin C family. Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant that may be taken orally with a yummy orange tasting tablet, or through a skin cream. The skin preparation must be in the relatively unstable form of lascorbic acid or you are wasting your money. Vitamin C is photo-protective. No, don’t throw away your sunblock! The protective qualities are as an anti-oxidant scavenger in the skin, helping to fix some of the damage caused because you forgot your sunblock this morning. It does NOT protect from skin cancer (or suninduced aging) by itself. It is a nice adjunct to skin care, and works best applied in the morning (before you go out in the sun). Vitamin E is another anti-oxi-
dant that has been touted for its wound healing qualities. These may or may not be true, but you can find Vitamin E in many creams available for scar treatments. It is an oil-based vitamin and many lotions containing it are rather greasy.
potent) in a physicians office. They are often used for chemical peels performed by estheticians to give a fresher look with no downtime. Beta- hydroxys, like salicylic acid, are used for acne and rosacea treatment. They help remove dead cells around the sebaceous gland and help with pustular acne. They can be found in effective concentrations at a physicians office.
Alpha hydroxysI love these. An entire list of fruit acids exists, such as lactic and malic acids. They are wonderful for tightening the epidermal layer and helping with a mild exfoliation of the dead cells (kind of like raking up all those annoying dead leaves on the ground in the fall- the skin always looks nicer and fresher when the dead cells are removed). They can be found in milder forms over the counter or a slightly lower pH (more
Hydroquinone and kogic acid are used to help with dark spots (age spots, liver spot, sun spots) and are usually used for a short period of time only (like after healing from laser, surgery or a peel). They can be used in conjunction with a retinoid to improve the results.
Green tea extract is found in some eye preparations (no, not Preparation H, but that works too!) to help reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Hyaluronic acid is a tissue glue found naturally in the dermis, and can be injected (Restylane). If placed on the skin, it does NOT penetrate and make new stuff in the dermis! It DOES fill in the gaps in the cells in the epidermis and functions well as a hydration agent for the skin. Peptides are relatively new on the market (better than Botox, anyone? If one reads through the ad, the answer is “no”, but effective marketing none the less!). No one really knows exactly HOW they work but they seem to reduce fine wrinkles around the eyes. Originally it was thought that they worked by weakening muscles (hence the analogy to Botox) Continued on next page
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Setting the Record Straight on Skin Treatments Continued from previous page
but that is not believed to be true. Who would want a cream that makes your face droop? And finally, a nice adjunct to all of the above, maintenance treatments of Botox (it does weaken the muscles that cause wrinkles, and works only where injected) and fillers (to fill in wrinkles around the mouth) are more effective than skin care alone, but work well with proper skin care to maintain results to delay surgery. Surgery is an option when all else fails, but it does not change the skin! The face is like a windowif you change the frame, you want to make sure your curtains are not wrinkled or you don’t gain anything. Minimally invasive procedures like Contour Threadlift are also helping to delay surgery and make non-surgical “perks� an
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used for rejuvenation or hair removal!). And if all else fails and you really just need your jowls lifted come see me. I can help with that too!
My recommendations (finally!)- in the morning, cleanse skin, apply a Vitamin C based product, moisturize, and apply a sunblock. In the evenings, cleanse, apply a treatment product (alpha hydroxy if desired), moisturize, and apply a prescription strength retinoid. Patients with rosacea should add a Beta-hydroxy in the morning and possibly a topical antibiotic. Consider laser treatments for acne and redness, and watch for dietary and other triggers that make the skin worse. For skin that is dry, consider adding hyaluronic acid and/or B vitamins to hydrate. For sun damaged skin, add kojic acid or hydroquinone, and consider a laser or lightbased treatment to really help achieve optimal results (the newest technology - Aesthera PPx, is not painful and can be
Any questions or comments? Please feel free to cruise my website at winslowfacialplastics.com or contact me at 317-814-1104. Thanks, and enjoy the results!
Who is That Masked Pet?
These are just a few of the many costumed dogs and cats that paid a visit to the atGeist/Log Cabin Animal Hospital Halloween event on October 29th.
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The Power of Orange Flags By Greg Mervine Anchorage Resident When a rider, in my case, a tuber falls off and is in the direct path of another boat, who looks as though he is not even aware there are people on the water, much less in it, it is time to be afraid. This is a scary time for the people in the water, the boat driver and in particular, a dad. This scare brought up a solution I had never considered. As boaters experience the narrow pass on the reservoir due to the dredge we have two options. A) stop, and wave everyone else by and get your riders back in the boat, or B) forge on through and hope they don’t fall off as we all converge. If my riders fall in, I find myself turning back hard and trying to retrieve them and playing chicken with the other boaters who are oblivious. My heart rate is racing as I rush
The old, “the best defense is a great offense” stick. It made sense to me vs. the helpless feeling I had racing toward the approaching boats. I had a flashback to working out with a friend at college who was not so lucky. (The following is graphic and coincides with Levitt and Dubner’s Freakonomics book’s suggestion that humans need an incentive to do anything). My occasional work-out partner had been run over by a Ski Nautique and let me just say, he lost. On one leg scars ran parallel to his leg from hip to foot and the other leg’s scars ran perpendicular across his leg. There was nothing pretty about it, except he was happy to be alive. The fear of the trauma alone, for me, a family member or friend, is incentive enough for me to want better for us at Geist. Just picture the carnage
to cut off the other boats and protect my tubers in the water. Unfortunately, tubers can’t stick their ski or board up…they have nothing but hands to wave. Not to mention the fact that it can take a few minutes to regain ones senses after falling hard. How can I protect them? Well, my wife, watching this life or death intervention game from home, asked the astute question, “where are your orange flags?” My humble response… “what are you talking about?” She recalls growing up in California where as soon as a skier fell, the spotter went on the offense raising an orange flag. Being an old football player and more recently a coach at Lawrence Park, the idea of going on the offense appealed to me.
of being hit by an inboardoutboard. So here is one answer, go on the offense and get your own orange flag and wave it like crazy when your tuber, skier, wake boarder, knee boarder or wake surfer is in the drink. If you are a boater oblivious to anyone in the water and you see an orange flag, raise your hand high to acknowledge you see the target in the water and you will avoid them. If you don’t see them in the water, throttle back…its o.k. to stop to save a life. The same goes for me or any driver pulling people. You don’t have to keep them on top of the water when conditions look too dangerous. Just stop and tell the whining riders to thank you later that they did not have to interrupt their fun with an unexpected trip to the hospital. The personal injury attorneys on the Continued on next page
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Greg Garrison, Martha McDermott, Chris Garrison, Mike Kiefer Any person confronted with a legal problem takes that problem seriously. Make sure you hire an attorney that will be just as serious about your rights as you are. Our pledge is to provide you that service.
Practicing in the area of Employment Discrimination ~ Greg Garrison
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Continued from previous page water can keep their cards in their pockets, at least until next week! Flags are 20”x 20” on a 30” pole and can be purchased on-line at Dicks, Bart’s, Overton’s, or try Home Depot or Lowe’s for approximately $4.99. They actually list the states they are approved in plus the statement “recommended for use everywhere for added safety.” The Geist Lake Coalition will post signs and have suggested rule cards available for educational purposes. When you see others aggressively on the offense protecting their riders give them the thumbs up. Also if you have ever bought a 4-wheeler they come with a safety video that states “stupid hurts”…let’s be smart together and save lives. Across 1- Mortal 6- Bird feed 10- Strong woody fiber 14- Talabani, e.g. 15- Birthday treat 16- Roster used to assign duties 17- Watery animal fluid 18- Manipulator 19- Russian range 20- Ancient military engine 22- Fortitude 24- Land in water 25- Standards of perfection 26- Scrape off 30- Ascend 32- Redding’s genre 33- Tirade 35- Burrowing animals 40- Mission 42- Pertaining to the skull 44- Bottomless gulf 45- Dull pain 47- Otherwise 48- Having flu symptoms 50- Established by law 52- North African desert; 56- Simmer 58- Flora 59- Weariless 64- Tolled 65- Swimming holes 67- Spoken 68- Greek god of love 69- Tolerate 70- The most heavily populated continent on Earth 71- Expel gas or odor 72- Travels on 73- Depression in a surface Down 1- Money-related: Abbr. 2- Extent of space 3- Sharp to the taste 4- Water, abroad 5- Clear
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If you think this is too much regulation please understand this is a voluntary practical solution to
an inherent risk. If you ever think we have it rough in Indiana go to www.lakearrowheadnews.com and see what Californians have to put up with to attempt the freedoms we enjoy. The regulations are so cumbersome I thought it was a communist plot to halt all fun on any lake. Ironically, this is the same state my friend got run over in. Regulations and unlimited spending on enforcement will never replace being responsible and intentional about safety. This action will also allow me to be as crazy as I want to be behind the boat and know my driver and spotter are looking out for me. I like that kind of freedom, its really living. As William Wallace said in Braveheart “all men die, few men ever really live.” Let’s live an adventure on Geist by being smart and safe, not over regulated.
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Holidays are Happier When You Control Spending By Vern Roach You might think that it’s a bit too early to start thinking about your holiday shopping, but your opinion isn’t shared by the nation’s retailers, many of whom are already beginning to inundate you with catalogues and advertisements. Of course, you enjoy giving presents to your loved ones, but if you go overboard with your spending, you could find yourself swamped by credit card bills. Can you avoid the “debt trap” and still be generous? Yes if you make the right moves. Consider the following suggestions: Set a budget. Let’s face it:
over who makes your final list. If you’re trying to save money, you needn’t feel obligated to go beyond your immediate family and friends. While you might really like to give gifts to everyone in your life, it just may not be practical.
Budgeting is boring. You probably don’t do it during most of the year, so why should you start at the holiday season? Because setting a budget, and sticking to it, can be your best debt-busting friend. So, before you begin shopping, determine how much you can realistically afford to spend. Once you’ve established some self-imposed limits, you’ll be surprised at how creative you can be in finding nice gifts at reasonable prices.
You’d better shop around. There’s never been a better time to be a “comparison shopper.” With added competition from discount stores, many merchants are making concerted efforts to keep their prices down. And you have the vast expanses of the Internet to help compare prices on similar items. Here’s a hint, though: To be a really smart shopper, you’ll want to start early.
Make a list - and check it twice. You may not have the luxury of basing your gift decisions upon who has been naughty or nice this past year, but you do have some control
Hit the sales. As you know, many retailers have big “after-holiday” sales to boost business during January, typically a slow month. Why not take advantage of these markdowns to buy presents for next year? By “stockpiling” gifts, you may be able to signifi-cantly reduce your holiday budget for 2006. Save throughout the year Once the holiday shopping season is over, you may want to start saving for next year’s gifts. By putting away even a modest amount of money each month, you’ll have several hundred dollars built up when the holidays roll around again. If you’re like most people, however, you might find it hard to spare even $50 a month or so for a holiday gift fund. After all, you have plenty of other bills and expenses in your life to deal with. And that’s why you should “pay yourself first” by having the funds taken automatically from your checking or savings account and placed in investment account. You may only earn a modest interest rate, but you’ll be removing these dollars from your normal channels of spending. “De-stress” yourself By following these basic suggestions, you can take a lot of the stress out of the holiday season - and that may be the nicest gift you can give to yourself. Vern Roach is an investment representative with Edward Jones. For more information, visit www.VernRoach.com.
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Classified Ads (excerpts from the atGeist.com online classifieds) 73 Ford Mustang Convertible, Original with 79,000 miles, 351 V8 with automatic transmission, red with white top. 75% ready email allseasonsrus@comcast.net Brand new 2,452 ft2 home in Fortville. Will be ready for occupancy around November 15th, 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Main floor master, large family room, separate living room and formal dining room. Many extras including intercom/music system throughout, central vac, and irrigation system. Upgraded cabinetry in kitchen and bathrooms. 2 car attached garage and rear patio. $269,900 Call 710-2306 Solid oak roll top desk purchased at Kittles. 36”L 23”W. $225 OBO. 598-6971 or 538-4214 Cuisinart food processor (DLC-XP) Household and commercial UL Listed, $400 (MSRP $1,000, Avg. Internet New Price $707) Used 20-cup work bowl great for professional chefs, catering business or serious home cooks (or large families). Extra-large feed tube, stainless steel medium (4mm), thin (2mm) and thick (6mm) slicing discs plus shredding disc. Also includes chopping/mixing blade. Base: 12 by 8-1/2 inches, 17 inches high with work bowl. 25 lbs. Call 823-7030 Veterinary Assistants Wanted: Log Cabin Animal Hospital at beautiful Geist reservoir is looking for full time vet assistants. Work with a great team at an amazing place. Please contact us: 317-570-8035 or by fax: 570-8905 or by e-mail: logcabinvet@gmail.com. Specialized Mountain Bike for Sale! Grey Women’s Specialized Mountain Bike for Sale. Bought last summer, used few times. Like New Condition. Paid $300, asking $150. Call 823-2689 or email jbck@sbcglobal.net atGeist Community Newsletter
2000 Mazda Millenia S 4-door V6; mileage 68,700; priced to sell at $10,900 Black w/lt grey interior; 2.3L Miller Cycle engine; Millennium Edition; leather, sliding sun roof, premium sound, premium wheels, all power, abs, traction control. Fully maintained; 60,000 mile check recent; all records. Call 823-2569
Waterfront-12156 Geist Cove Dr., Admirals Landing, Custom Built, 4br, 3ba, 3 car gar.Awesome 2 story entry, spacious kitchen w/island, MBR w/walkin closets, shower & whirlpool tub: FR w/gas fireplace; Huge play/rec rom w/bar & half bath that could also be a 4th BR. First floor Office/den. Finished 3 car garage. All appliances stay. Listed under appraised value for quick sale. $329,000 HOMEBUYERCONSULTANTS.COM INC. 317908-1370
Yellow Collar Macaw-Please buy me! I am a yellow Collard Macaw. I am 2 years old. I have a cage, playset and shower swing. My parents love me, but have a sick family member that is taking much time and they can not play with me as much as they would like to. I like to have a lot of attention. I can talk and sing. My name is Cloey. If you are a bird lover please call my mom at 695-7386. She will give you more details.
Full/Part-Time Child Care in Fishers: Fishers stay @ home mom of 1 is offering full or parttime child care for infants - 5 years. Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Located @ 131st, between Cumberland & Promise Roads. Non smoking environment. Breakfast/Lunch/snacks provided. Fenced in yard and play area. Age appropriate toys and activities. Affordable rates! For more information call Tricia @ 585.7797
California king bed/dresser, solid pine bedframe and matching 5-drawer dresser with black handles. Each piece has iron accents of leaves and acorns. $500.00 for both. Mattress, box springs, set of sheets, comforter, pillow shams, and bed skirt included if wanted. Call Pam, 823-2797.
Barefoot boom for standard inboard with plylon. Like new condition. Won’t fit on my new v-drive. New $440 will sell for $350. Call 317-414-5000 Skylon Wakeboarding pole extends any ski pylon for great wakeboarding. Like new condition. New $400 will sell for $300. Call 317-414-5000 Dining Room Set, Maison Series. Hardwood solids and cherry veneers are beautifully adorned with a subtle low-sheen cherry finish. Recessed wood knobs with rosette inset hardware add a casual but elegant touch. Chairs are gently curved for maximum comfort. The table has elegantly curved double pedestal bases. 4 Side Chairs, 2 Arm Chairs, China Hutch, Removable leaf insert. Call 317336-6653 Attention Investors, 9 single family rental homes for sale. Buy at 85% of App Value. $100,000 equity from date of closing. Selling due to health. Contact schan65@insightbb.com
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Kids furniture, Pier1 Kids, formerly Cargo Furniture. Complete Closed End Kids Quarters. Large and medium bookcase, toy chest, underbed storage. Retail $2650.00 sell for $1500.00. Call 336-7347 Pet Sitter (Independent Contractor), Looking for mature person who loves pets, experienced with animals, honest, dependable, detail-oriented with reliable transportation. Must live in Fishers or Geist. Flexible schedule: early morning, afternoon, evening, weekend availability. Perfect for retirees or second income. Please complete application at www.geistpetsitting.com/job.
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