Geist Community Newsletter October 2005

October 2005 The AH Collection presents the 4th annual

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Benefitting The American Red Cross

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The Indianapolis Yacht Club November 17 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Featuring over 20 boutiques • Holiday gifts • Jewelry • Candles • Fashion • Handbags • Glassware

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By Tom Britt Tom@atGeist.com This morning started just like every other Wednesday morning, having coffee with Bob Tollini at Mama Bears prior to our weekly atGeist editorial meeting. We get together every week to solve the world’s most pressing issues, but somehow we get sidetracked and end up telling jokes and talking about everything from business to our wives. In the process, I’ve learned a lot about the area’s largest homeowners association President and thought his story, and his contributions, would be of interest to all of our Geist neighbors.

Bob was born and raised in New York where he received a BS degree in economics at Cornell University and an MBA in finance and marketing at Columbia University. His first Continued on page 6

Bob Tollini (left) with his wife Pat and son Michael.

1st - 6th - Junior League Holiday Mart at State Fairgrounds 10th - atGeist Networking Meeting at Wrights Restaurant 12th - St Simon Wild West Royal Extravaganza also: Centralized Holiday Boutique Kindergarten Show at Lawrence Central 17th - Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Indianapolis Yacht Club For a complete Calendar of Events, visit the atGeist.com “Calendar” section.

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When Jeanne and I arrived at the Java Jar on Saturday morning for the first annual atGeist Southern Indiana Wine Tour, I was hopeful that everyone would have a good time. After all, this was only the second Community Day event that we had planned. We had everyone

from married couples, dating couples, singles, widowers, and everyone in between. I stacked the deck with a few friends that I knew would be fun; Steve and Continued on page 3 Dennis and Bernadette Snider, sponsors of the Southern Indiana Wine Tour, enjoy the first of several wine tastings at French Lick Winery.

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Wine Tour Community Day Deemed “Frisky” and “Sassy” Continued from front page and Patty King from Admirals Landing and Bob and Pat Tollini from Admirals Bay were shoe-ins for a good time.

Plus, we had our driver from the Cincinnati Reds Day Trip we had on Fathers Day, Hugh Selleck (not to be confused with Tom Selleck, the actor).

The risk was mitigated, but not eliminated.

As the day wore on, the tastings intensified and our neighbors became good friends. I learned a lot about my neighbors. I learned that Barb Robbins, the unofficial mayor of Admirals Sound, likes fruity, sweet wines (the cherry wine at French Lick hit her buttons, just ask her husband Jim). I learned that Melissa and Rick Rogers of the Moorings probably have the most unusual “how we met” story on record.

I also learned that a two-car garage structure can hold 30 people for a wine tasting and produce excellent wine (Winzerwald Winery was unbelievably good!).

With a designated charter bus driver, we had little to worry about all day but coming up with adjectives for what seemed like hundreds of wines we were sampling. Dennis Snider came up with his share of adjectives. Not to be outdone, I came up with “frisky” and “cobbler-esque” while Steve King came up with “sassy” (as he shook his head and flashed his teeth). We tried to solicit help from Heather Simpson from the Java Jar, but there was too much pressure and she politely excused herself from the adjective debate.

day was during our final wine tasting at Huber’s Orchard and Winery when we were sampling one of over 30 wines that they produce. We learned that Bill Berger, accompanied by Kathy Hiatt of Peru (not the country, but the city in Indiana), was celebrating a birthday to which we all sang and toasted one of Huber’s sparkling wines. It was fol-

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Wine Tour Community Day “Frisky” and “Sassy” Continued from page 3 you show us the wine that causes families to break up and fight over the holidays?”

Needless to say, our winemaker wasn’t as enthused as we were at Steve’s wit.

We gave away several door prizes, most of which were bottles of wine signed by the winemakers themselves. Ace Discount Liquors & Wine gave away three “wine of the month club” memberships and Geist Jazzercise gave away a free month’s membership, which was won by Chris Mulvoy who quickly handed it to his wife, Maria. Gibbs Auto Interiors gave everyone a free K

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$25 gift certificate and my wife Jeanne made wine charms for everyone to take home. If all this wasn’t enough, everyone bought a lot of wine to bring home from some great south-

ern Indiana wineries. It was certainly a day to remember.

Thanks to all of you that joined or supported this great community event. A special thanks to Dennis and Bernadette Snider of Snider’s Landscaping.

Because of their generous sponsorship, we were able to make a nice donation to Creating Hope, the beneficiary of the day’s proceeds. I also want to thank the Java Jar, a gracious host for breakfast and the makers of some great coffee.

Voted by most as the “most enthusiastic winemaker”, Jim Pfeiffer of Turtle Run Winery pours samples of his latest concoction.

I’m anxious to do it again, next time we’ll screen the movie before we bring it on the bus.

Lawrence Township Foundation is Looking for a Few Good People The Lawrence Township School Foundation is in the process of organizing a new Alumni Council that will represent each decade of Lawrence Township graduates. Each graduating class will have a class agent, who is simply the communication contact for their class. This will be handled primarily through emails.

The Alumni Council representatives will meet on quarterly or semi-annual basis, to plan activities and communication for our LT Alumni. If you or any of your neighbors and friends are LT Alumni, and could fulfill either of these small jobs, please email Christie Love at clove@msdlt.k12.in.us or call 317-423-8300 if you are interested in participating.

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Meet Your Neighbor: Geist Harbours President Bob Tollini Continued from front page job was with GTE Sylvania in Rochester where he was a controller. But perhaps the most notable life event that happened while he was at GTE was meeting his wife, Pat. “After playing volleyball, I stopped by a local bar and Pat just happened to be there as well,” recalled Tollini.

They were later married and have one son, Michael. Pat taught music while Bob continued to climb the corporate ladder, going from GTE to CBS/FOX and on to Video Trends where he was President.

“I wanted to get out of finance, been there, done that.”

In 1991, Video Trends was purchased by Major Video Concepts and the Tollini family moved to Indianapolis. “We bought one of the first lots in Admirals Bay, there were just trees around us and no houses. Michael and Pat love to water ski and this lot came with a boat slip, a great

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place to dock our boat.”

It’s been a valuable lesson.

I now know how politicians feel when they are doing a good job but still have 49% of the people not liking them for whatever reason.”

Bob’s career in the video rental industry continued to soar, Pat continued to teach music in the homes of Geist area residents, and Michael graduated from Lawrence Central and went on to Indiana University and Cornell Law School. Life was good for the Tollinis, and in 2000, Bob made a conscious decision.

He’s quick to point out the true heroes of the GHPOA board.

“Everybody on the GHPOA board volunteers their time, but the two guys that do more work day in and day out are Steve Hormann, the head of the Development Control Committee, and Dr. John Moore, the head of the Grounds Committee. I pale in comparison to their time commitment to the community.” While Bob is fairly well known in the Geist Harbours circles, “Pat is the most popular Tollini at Geist. She has taught music for so long out here at Geist, they know me as ‘Pat’s husband’.”

“My family came through Ellis Island. I was a kid of modest means given a lot of opportunities and mentors in my life. I thought it was time for me to give back,” said Bob. Already mentoring teenage boys for 10 years through the Big Brother of Central Indiana, Bob looked for other volunteer opportunities, landing him on the GHPOA board of directors. Four years later, Bob is President of GHPOA.

When Bob isn’t consulting for other movie-related businesses or

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volunteering, he’s spending time with Pat at the movies or working out at Lifetime Fitness. They also go to New York City eight to10 times a year to visit their son Michael who works for a Wall Street law firm. “We’re looking forward to the holidays when Michael comes home and we have a reunion for his Lawrence Central and Indiana University friends.”

Like many successful Geist residents, Bob’s career could easily be his legacy. After all, he was and still is in the center of the movie distribution industry where he is on a first name basis with all the major movie houses.

Bob Tollini wants his legacy to be lived through his family, his little brothers, and others he has helped and continues to help along the way. He won’t tell you this; he shows you this through his continued commitment to community service and volunteerism.

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New Masthead Sign Proposed, Input Needed

By Randy Frisk President, Masthead Property Owners Association New Signs! You may have noticed a lot of sign replacement activity in the last year, such as new street and stop signs throughout all of Geist Harbours and new section identifiers at Beam Reach and Admirals Point. Masthead, too, has been working for some time to replace its large and small identifiers, which are the oldest in Geist Harbours.

Over the last three years, your Masthead section representatives have toiled to adopt a sign replacement plan that was within the budget, that produced an attractive and elegant presentation appropriate for Masthead and that the homeowners would like. Our first effort fell flat when the compa-

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ny we initially selected declared bankruptcy. Our return to the drawing board resulted in a design using granite, which we presented at the annual Masthead Property Owners Association meeting for comment by the Masthead homeowners. The design was approved by 23 residents who attended that meeting.

years experience. (see their site at www.barnsignworks.com).

The resulting design will resemble the image shown here, with a “rock-pile” base (smaller than that shown) and a sign hand-crafted by Barn Signworks from long lasting, high-density urethane. The first installation is expected to be made at 96th and Fall Creek once the necessary variances and easements have been obtained.

When the sample granite sign was finally delivered, the Masthead Board was not happy with the result and decided to display it for comment. And comment they did! Dubbed the “tombstone,” it received less than a favorable response.

Back to the drawing board, this time to The Barn Signworks, an Indiana professional sign design company with many

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have worked hard to reach this point, but we need your input to ensure this project is approved and appreciated by all. Feel free to contact either of your representatives, Russ Desserich (595-0254) or Barry Howard at (578-9119) with any comments you may have.

New sidewalk, too. It looks like we may get a few hundred feet of new sidewalk added along Fall Creek to connect up the south end of the existing sidewalk with the nature trail recently created around the new well field at the dam.

This is expected to provide access all the way to 79th Street! Look for more on this in next month’s issue of your atGeist.com Newsletter.

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GHPOA Board Treasurer Resigns, Replacement Sought Frank Cheli, the Treasurer for the Geist Harbours Property Owners Association (“GHPOA”) Board, recently announced his resignation.

Frank has done a great job serving as Treasurer. Over the years Frank has volunteered his time to serve on the Board in many capacities, including President. His contributions and enthusiasm will be greatly missed.

The GHPOA Board is now looking for candidates to fill the Treasurer position. We are looking for a GHPOA neighbor with accounting or finance experience willing to volunteer Military Families Sought Do you have a loved one serving in the US military in Iraq?

We would love to tell your story. Please contact Sharon@atGeist.com.

his or her time to work with our property management firm, Revel & Underwood, in the review of our monthly financial statements, attend our

monthly Board meetings, and to assist in the preparation of the Board’s annual budget.

Interested candidates should

forward their name and a brief bio to btollini@comcast.net , GHPOA President, for the Board’s consideration.

Ouch-Are You Ready for Those High Gas Bills? your house will not be kept as warm when no one is there, but will kick on just before the family arrives home, helping reduce energy usage.

By Kandie Dinger We’ve already seen it at the pumps, but what is going to happen this winter when we have to heat our homes?

Rising gas prices have us all on edge, and the prediction is that home heating bills may rise as much as 70% this winter.

Being prepared to combat high gas prices should be on the minds of us all. When it comes to getting a jump on those huge utility bills this winter, there are a few things you can do.

Second, keep your equipment in tip top shape. A furnace that is dirty will operate less efficiently. Keeping your filters changed regularly and having an annual tune-up will keep your furnace operating at peak efficiency.

Third, consider installing a new, high efficient furnace.

Some furnaces built up until 1992 are only about 60% efficient. This means that for every $10 you spend to heat

First, install a set back thermostat. This type of thermostat can be programmed around your family’s schedule so that

your home, $4 is wasted energy going right out the chimney, and only $6 is actually being used as heat for the home.

Today’s high efficient furnaces can have an operating efficiency of 95%, meaning $9.50 out of every $10 is being used to heat your home, giving you the most efficiency possible with today’s technology. Over the period of one winter, a new high efficient furnace can offer you significant energy savings.

Many HVAC contractors will even do a free energy analysis on your home, showing you the savings you can expect.

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Tuttle Orchards - the Perfect Fall Outing for the Family

By Susan Zingraf Susan@atGeist.com If you’re looking for a unique, wholesome, down-to-earth activity to do with family and friends this fall, Tuttle Orchards is just the ticket.

What better outing is there on a crisp fall day than to head out to a good old-fashioned pumpkin patch in the country?

And you’ll find much more than just pumpkins at Tuttle Orchards.

that abounds with 4,750 trees on 32 acres with 22 different types of apples. The apple cider produced at the orchard is most definitely one-of-a-kind.

It is produced from a variety of apples and is sure not to last long in your fridge. Be sure to pick up a gallon or two of this seasonal staple. Apples can still be picked up until the first

frost, so you could likely still fill a wagon or two if you get out there soon. Apples are always available for sale in the on-site market.

But visiting Tuttle Orchards isn’t just about wandering around acres of trees and fields picking fruit and vegetables, there’s so much more to do and

Pumpkin picking started in late September and is now in full swing. You’ll find a plethora of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes on the 15-acre patch. The perfect pumpkin awaits you for the carving of your jack-o-lantern this Halloween.

The main business at Tuttle Orchards is an apple orchard

experience. Here’s a sampling of the fun: • Wind your way through a 3.5-acre corn Agrimaze and learn about agriculture along the way • Frolic in the Activities Center with a fenced playground, play tractor, swing sets and a giant straw pile • Jump on a hayride departing every hour on Saturdays • Visit the market bursting with fresh fruit and vegetables, pies, jellies and jams, caramel apples, and, of course, apple cider • Stroll through the greenhouse and peruse a variety of flowers and plants • Pet farm animals including chickens and baby bunnies • Check out the observation beehive and baby chick hatchings every Saturday • Enjoy lunch grilled to order

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at the outdoor barbeque The drive out to Tuttle Orchard is an experience to behold in and of itself. From Geist as you drive east, the suburbs slowly fade away as acres of farm fields as far as the eye can see come into full view. By the time you reach the orchard, you’ll notice a certain peace and tranquility in the air, a quiet and stillness one can only find in the country. Be sure to take in a deep breath of that clean country air as you enjoy your visit to the farm with your family and friends, where life and times don’t get much more real than this.

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Enjoy These Delicious Recipes With Your Goodies from Tuttle Orchard!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Easy and fun to do with kids!

Pumpkin seeds Melted butter Salt or other seasoning as desired (garlic salt, cayenne, onion powder, etc.)

2½ cups flour 1 tsp salt 1½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp vanilla ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup chopped walnuts Mix all ingredients together until moistened (do not beat).

Pour into a greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 60-70 minutes.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Rinse seeds and remove pulp and fiber. Dry seeds and toss in melted butter. Spread seeds on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt or other seasoning. Bake for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Glaze: 1 stick butter 1½ tbsp cornstarch 1 cup packed light brown sugar ¾ cup water Melt butter in pan over low heat. Stir in other ingredients.

Cook over medium heat, stirring until thick.

Glazed Apple Cake Cake: 3 cups peeled and diced apples 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 cups sugar

Halloween Party for Kids and Pets on October 29th Come join atGeist.com and the Log Cabin Animal Hospital on Saturday, October 29th from noon to 4:00 pm for an afternoon of free food, pumpkin carving, candy, and games for the kids. It will be a fun day for Halloween “dress rehearsals” if you’d like to come in costume.

Bring your pets, let them trick-or-treat, too! The Wag’s Stray Animal Foundation (www.wagstrays.org) will be hosting a pet adoption as well. Stop by and say “hello”.

Poke holes in hot cake and pour glaze over top.

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Test Results Released for Recent Indianapolis Water Company Sampling

By Barry Sneed IDEM’s findings. Easterly will IDEM Media Contact ask the department to investigate whether the IDEM samThe Indiana Department of ples for disinfection byprodEnvironmental Management ucts levels are representative of (IDEM) received test results on normal system conditions. water samples taken on Friday, September 30, 2005, at 19 Disinfection byproducts levels sampling sites served by are often at their highest during Indianapolis Water Company. late summer months due to IDEM sent the samples to factors such as increased temUnderwriter Lab, an independperatures. Most drinking water ent, certified lab in South Bend. must be treated with disinfectants in order to inactivate or Laboratory results do not indikill bacteria. Disinfection cate a violation of state or fedbyproducts form when disineral drinking water quality fectants such as chlorine, standards. However, the tests chlorine dioxide or ozone results did show elevated levreact with organic and els of disinfection byproducts inorganic substances present in some of the samples. in source water.

IDEM Commissioner Thomas State health officials say that W. Easterly will be issuing a the September 30 levels, letter to the Indianapolis according to federal guidance, Department of Public Works are not likely to be a public (IDPW) informing them of health concern.

Creating Hope Walk Raises Funds, Awareness The Creating Hope Charity Walk in Windermere drew over 150 walkers and raised over $4,000 to pay for painting supplies for cancer patients. John and Tina Gianfagna, atGeist’s “Meet Your Neighbor” from September, got a lot of help from local friends, cancer survivors, and Windermere residents that just wanted to help their cause.

Even the local WISH-TV 8 station profiled Creating Hope a few days before the walk. “The

(WISH-TV 8) feature was so beautifully done,” said Tina Gianfagna. “They really captured the spirit of our cause.”

Next year’s Creating Hope Walk will be on October 1st.

Visit www.creating-hope.org for more information.

Pictured above: Creating Hope Walk participants leave the Windermere Park Gazebo en route to raise over $4,600 for the cause.

Geist Elementary School wishes to thank the following Fall Festival contributors: AI Innovations, Air Tran Airways, Alley Cats, Allisonville Chiropractic, Arby’s, Art Amour, Beef & Boards DInner Theatre, Ben & Air’s Galaxy of Fun, Candlewood Suites, Cardinal Fitness, Champion All Stars- Holly Green, Chick Fil A, Children’s Language Foundation, Children’s Museum, Chimerics, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Costco, CR Hero’s, Cumberland Crossing Family Physicians, Cynthia’s Hallmark, Darren Tucker, Dawn & Steve Wechter Family, Deb Rock, Delaney’s, Dick’s Bodacious BBQ, Dolce and Sorella, Domino’s Pizza, Einterz & Einterz, eMani Pedi, Family Fun & Fitness, Fenner’s Lawn Care, Fishers Fire Department, Fishers Police Dept. Sgt. Garry Hepp, Gallery 116, Geist Pilates- Kara Reibel, Harbour Spa, Hilton, Home Depot, HSE Key Club, Indiana Ice, Indiana Pacers, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Indians, Indy Racing Limos, Jonah’s Market, Karla & Clay Clements, Kevin Ward DDS, Kiddie Academy, Kris & Scott McCormick, Kroger, Lawn Magic, Learning Express, Lisa and David Russell Family, Lockhart Hummer, Lucky Lou, M/I Homes Inc, Maggie Moo’s, Mama Bears, Marble Slab Creamery, Mari & Steve Myren Family, MARSH Supermarkets, McDonald’s- Karen Wells- Vice Pres., Michelle and Jim DeVoe, Michelle Williamson, Mike & Dawn Newton Family, Mice Purcell DDS, Monte Smith- State Farm Insurance, Noble Romans Pizza, Olio Family Care, Paramount Kings Island, Paula and Rick Mager Family, Penske Chevrolet, Petersons Restaurant, Pinheads, PetSmart, Pizza Hut, Pollywogs, Puccini’s, Quizno’s, Recreation Unlimited, Reeda- Todd Aveda Lifestyle Salon, R.G. Thomas Consulting- Ryan Thomas, Ritter’s Frozen Custard, Ruby Tuesday, Running Company, Sadler Orthodontics, Sam Green Financial Planning, Shane’s Landscaping, Shell Oil, Simply Skin Med Spa, Steak’n Shake, Strubbe Excavating, Swift Air- Lisa & Alan Cox Family, Target, Texas Roadhouse, Tijuana Flats Restaurant, Tree Huggers, Trina Einterz-Moss, Universal Studios, Villagio Day Spa, Wall Art by Lisa, Wal-mart, Wise Chiro and Pilates Center, YMCA Fishers.

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Fishers Named “24th Best Place to Live in US”

By Kimberly Laughlin Kim@atGeist.com Citing reasons such as low unemployment, taxes, and crime rate, our very own Fishers, Indiana has been rated the “24th Best Place to Live in the United States”. Money Magazine published its findings, which were released after extensive research, weighing aspects such as income, education, environment, housing affordability, taxes and commute times, to name a few.

When the narrowing-down process was almost complete, Money Magazine reporters visited the select cities to interview citizens and observe things such as the sense of community and overall atmosphere. The end result placed Fishers near the top of the list, much to the delight of local

officials and residents.

rated the 24th Best Place in the nation to live and how very proud they are of the recognition,” he said. “In almost every case they also believe that Fishers and the community deserve this recognition.”

The Fishers website (www.fishers.in.us) has been updated to include information about this nomination, and Huff feels it is important to communicate the significance of the award to all the citizens and members of the Fishers community, allowing everyone to share in this achievement.

“This is quite an honor for the Fishers community,” said Gary Huff, town manager. “We know that Fishers is a wonderful and special place, but to be recognized and honored by such a creditable national award utilizing an independent selection process only enhances the value and importance of this achievement.”

Huff said that he was not made aware of the ranking until he was contacted by a local television station curious about the town’s reaction. He researched Money Magazine’s website to find out more details, and the positive feedback began pouring in.

“After all, it is really the entire Fishers community, which includes the Geist area, that’s responsible for achieving this recognition,” he said. “The entire community should be unified in the sharing of this award.”

“It seems that (at) almost every meeting I attend, someone brings up the fact that we are

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Wright’s Restaurant and Cocktails: ‘New American’ Dining at its Finest

by Lauren Fitzpatrick Lauren@atGeist.com The newly named Wright’s Restaurant and Cocktails has undergone a few changes lately. In May of 2005, Mark Dank began his first foray into restaurant ownership when he purchased what was formerly known as Moda, located at Fall Creek and Brooks School Road. With a new name, new menu and live music by local musicians, Wright’s Restaurant and Cocktails has become a classy, affordable dining option for Geist area residents.

Mark spent some years of his childhood around the Geist area. “I was in boy scouts, went to camp over here, went skiing on the reservoir in the 70s,” said Mark. “I remember before this was all developed.”

The name change reflects community connections as well as personal ones. “The name Wright’s - that’s my mother’s maiden name,” said Mark. “I went through different names, but that always stuck to me.

Also, the Wrights were farmers out here in western Hancock county, back before this was all developed.”

menu. “I like seasonal items, I like to try new things,” said Mark. “So what I did was find out what the customers around here actually do like.” The results? “I am calling it ‘new

American,’ to me, American is a little bit of everything.”

Wright’s menu currently offers pizza, pasta, steaks and salads, and Mark is looking to expand upon that. “We want to use better ingredients but still offer the upscale entrees, maybe a little more Asian flair.

Eventually I’d like to bring in sushi.”

Along with changes in the menu, there is also an emphasis on live, local musicians. “I’m focusing on real musicianship, getting away from DJs or bands,” said Mark. He promotes an atmosphere where the dining experience takes precedence over loud music. “The Blue Cat Trio are local guys, a

Mark Dank, owner of Wright’s Restaurant and Cocktails, blends menu and music to offer a fabulous dining experience.

three piece jazz trio. They live in the area, and they’re fabulous. People are responding to that better - I am more about the food with background music. The food will bring people in.”

All of these adjustments appear to be good moves for Wright’s Restaurant and Cocktails.

“Our regular customers, since the change in the kitchen, have been very, very positive. They are coming in more often and raving about it,” said Mark.

“It’s a tough business, but I’m pretty confident I’m on the right track.”

Come see for yourself Wright’s Restaurant and Cocktails at 10158 Brooks School Road.

After working in business for several years, Mark decided to return to culinary pursuits, something that had always interested him. “I like restaurants. I like people, I like to socialize. I enjoy it, so it was always in the back of my mind as a business I’d like to get into,” said Mark. He focused on creating a solid staff base, from the front-of-house staff to those behind the scenes in the kitchen. “You can’t run a place this size yourself. You need good staff. The kitchen right now is very, very good.”

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Get Outside and Exercise While You Still Can

By Ryan Chambers As fall approaches, we settle back into school and work mode.

The lazy days of summer sunshine and skiing on the lake are fading into early sunsets and cool evenings. We still have several weeks of enjoyable outdoor weather this year, so let’s make the most of it.

The word “fitness” or “exercise” conjures up various responses in people. Some remember their first experience with it in gym class in elementary school, perhaps being the last player picked for dodgeball. For others, it gives them a sense of power or an outlet for emotional energy.

Most of us think of that somewhat intimidating feeling looming throughout our local gyms.

You know that conversation you have with yourself as you walk across the gym floor to your

advantage of the weather we have right now.

equipment of choice, “I hope he’s not looking at my thighs”, “Does everyone think my belly is as big as it feels?”, or “If only those muscle heads could see that I used to look like that too.”

Sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated when we’re too busy worrying about what everyone thinks.

Your fitness routine doesn’t have to be routine. Take 30 minutes after work with your spouse and/or kids and walk around the block, down the street and back, or on a trail in one of several local public parks. Surf over to Fishers’ Parks and Recreation website at fishers.in.us/parks or Geist Park and more at co.hamilton.in.us/parks_directory.asp.

Don’t let this stop you from keeping your body in tune.

It’s your body, nobody else is going to take care of it for you, and there are no do-overs when it comes to your health. Before the weather forces us to take our physical fitness indoors, let’s enjoy the outdoors. No time?

Too tired? No excuses! That pile of papers can wait to be filed on a long November night, on which you’ll fall asleep by half time on Monday night anyway. You’ll wish you had taken

Pick a new spot or route each week to keep it interesting.

Invite your neighbors out for a strollafter dinner. Part of the task of keeping our bodies healthy is having fun! Get outside and get moving today!

Ryan Chambers is a personal trainer in the Geist, Fishers area .

Update on Ray Remember Ray from the Centralized Kindergarten of Lawrence Township that had the umbilical cord transplant in May? Unfortunately, his leukemia has returned. His parents have been very appreciative of the help from all the Geist residents and would be grateful for any further help you can provide.

All donations can be made to KPFO for Ray at Centralized Kindergarten South 7300 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Peggy at CKS 545-2614.

Ray has three wishes. His first wish was to meet Peyton Manning which he did last year.

The Make a Wish foundation is granting his second wish of going to Florida. His third wish is to meet Tony Stewart. If anyone has a way to make this wish come true please contact Peggy.

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Experience Villaggio Day Spa - 116th and Olio

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it for me?” Well here is your answer. Villaggio offers its customized services for both men and women. There is a separate area in the spa specifically for men who want treatment.

There is a fully equipped locker room for men with safe storage, showers, linens, and all the amenities.

There’s a new day spa in town and it’s sure to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Villaggio Day Spa opened its doors on September 19th allowing everyone in the community to come in and try out their services. The spa, owned by a doctor and operated by a nurse, offers many types of services like hair styling, manicures and pedicures, body massages and treatments, facials, make-up application, waxing services, and spa packages.

There is a wet room equipped with showers that offers many different wet treatments, and there is an intimate suite for couples used for a relaxing massage, facial, or other spa services. Each session is designed to provide a unique

Villaggio Day Spa is located near the southeast corner of 116th & Olio Rd. and stylish experience for guests. With a dedication to service excellence, it is evident that you will get what you asked for.

tranquil lighting. If you would like to come in a few minutes early for your appointment, there is a relaxation room with goodies prepared by a pastry chef and a beverage bar.

Villaggio welcomes you with decorations using warm earth tones, exotic scents, flowing waters, soothing music, and

If you are still reading this and you are a man, you may be asking yourself, “So what’s in

“Times are changing and men are seeking these types of services,” said Dr. James Brillhart, owner of Villaggio Day Spa. “Our men’s spa area is completely separate from the women’s spa area.”

The locker rooms in the spa are designed so if you have to return to work or have something else to do after your treatment, you don’t have to go home in order to get ready. The locker rooms are equipped with everything you need to save

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Looking for something a little more advanced in your spa treatment? Villaggio offers “medspa” services under the supervision of a board-certified plastic surgeon and an Ob/Gyn. Medspa offers many procedures such as laser treatments, microdermabrasions, Botox and Restylane injections, chemical peels, and other procedures.

“We provide customized services for both men and women in a warm and comfortable atmosphere,” Brillhart said.

“Whether people are looking for a day of pampering, relaxing with friends or seeking a

96th Street Hair SalonFacing Cancer Head On

professional spa treatment, we aspire to make a person’s experience at Villaggio the very best.”

By Stephanie Drescher Stephanie@atGeist.com What words come to mind when you hear “cancer”?

Fear? Loss? Pain? What about Hope? Help? Healing?

In a quiet, unassuming shop along 96th street, two women are working to make a diagnosis of cancer less fearful and more hopeful. With over 25 years of experience in the hair salon business between them, Jo Robinson and Michelle Kinney of the 96th Street Hair Salon are assisting clients with high-quality wigs to help take the sting out of hair loss associated with chemotherapy treatment or alopecia.

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But after so many years in the salon business, why now would these Geist-area residents choose to branch off into hair

Barb Brillhart, operator of Villaggio, next to the “water wall” that greets guests as they enter the spa.

prosthesis? “It seems like lately we’ve had so many clients who are going through it (hair loss associated with chemotherapy) and we just don’t have anywhere really to send them,” says Jo. In addition, she had found that when her clients were fitted for a wig they were often unhappy with the outcome. “It (the wig) didn’t make them feel really good about themselves.” But it’s the response she got from a few of her friends when she fitted them for hair prostheses that launched Jo and Michelle into the business of hair replacement. “It’s such a good feeling, putting it on them and having them actually smile.”

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Jo and Michelle outside of the 96th Street Hair Salon.

96th Street Hair SalonFacing Cancer Head On Continued from previous page. can expect from Jo and Michelle. An offshoot of Joe’s own home, 96th Street Hair Salon is immaculate and inviting. Here there are no rows of sinks for hair washing or booth after booth to accommodate multiple hairdressers. What you will find is a warmly decorated room with a touch of European elegance. A quiet coffee maker brews in the corner and Jo’s abundant morning glories are visible through the back door window.

The overall effect is understated and very intimate.

The salon gets its wigs from two different suppliers, both East Coast-based, and are made from a blend of human and synthetic hair. “Most insurance companies will pay up to 80% of the cost,” but it’s important that the client’s doctor provide the appropriate prescription which specifies the need for hair prosthesis due to the effects of chemotherapy. In addition to the amount insurance will pick up, Jo and Michelle will give a twenty percent discount to those clients atGeist Community Newsletter

who are members of the American Cancer Society. A recent addition to the American Cancer Society Website, the 96th Street Hair Salon can be found by navigating through the Community heading at the top of the web page and then putting in either 46256 or 46038 when asked for a zip code. They are listed under Prostheses and Accessories, under the heading of Local Resources. A map is available through the website as well.

“The best time for you to visit us is before you lose your hair.

It will help us to see your present hair style and color and to possibly measure your head size to be sure your head will fit in a standard size wig.” And if you don’t fit into a standard size wig there are custom-made wigs that can be created to specifically meet your needs.

Either way you can expect that Jo and Michelle will do whatever it takes to help you to look and feel your best.

The 96th Street Hair Salon is located at 8401 E. 96th Street across from Party City and east of Meijer.

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Fall Yard Preparation Tips

By Steve Hiner Please forgive the pun, but autumn is an interesting time of year. The kids go back to school, temperatures cool down, leaves begin to turn brilliant colors and, of course, football season kicks off.

Fall also has some specific opportunities and obligations for your yard.

Some on this list are fun, while others are not. However, the following items are important to consider this autumn season: • Reseeding patchy turf areas is best done in early October.

• Aeration is very beneficial to your yard, and it can be done by your local lawn care professional. Aerators can also be rented for those “do it yourselfers”.

• Trees and shrubs can be

planted at this time of year with less care required. This is due to the cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.

• Bulbs are available at garden centers, and early November through early December is the best time for installation.

• Leaf removal is coming soon and should be done as soon as they fall to minimize damage to the turf. Some folks

find it best to remove leaves two or more times during the fall season.

• Fall is a great time to cut back dormant perennials. Both (leaf removal and cutting back perennials) are offered as a combined service by most local landscape professionals.

• Developmental pruning is

Consider this list.

Some of it can be fun for a homeowner to tackle; some of it can be not so fun.

All of it will insure the best results for your landscape through the coming spring.

“atGeist Community Newsletter” Goes Full Color Thanks to our continued growth and support, the “atGeist Community Newsletter” has gone from a black and white newsletter to a full color magazine. We’ve also increased our mailed circulation from 2,300 in April of 2004 to over 10,000 this month. We hope you enjoy the new color format and encour-

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A New Church is Planted in Fishers On November 15th, Crossroads Community Church will be seven years old, but for most of its life the church has been essentially homeless. Although Fall Creek Intermediate School has been gracious enough to host Crossroads Community for Sunday services, the effect for the church was somewhat like sleeping on a friend’s couch. “We had no storage space,” says head Pastor Scott Dean. “We set up every week and tear down every week.”

But Pastor Dean isn’t complaining. He saw the extra work as “a labor of love.”

Originally on staff at the Christ Community Church in Carmel, Pastor Dean and his family joined together with a few other families, and in 1988 Christ Community Church was born. But with no place to call home the church was forced to

rent office space and maintain a P. O. Box in order to conduct business. “We have an office in Castleton, we meet at the school, and we have a mailing address in Fishers. It’s a little confusing for people,” jokes Pastor Dean.

Certificate to Occupy on the fourteenth of November and then by the twentieth the church will hold its first service. “The twenty-seventh will be our second service and there will be a dedication that evening which will be more for friends and family of the other churches in the city who have partnered with us, and then December fourth will be our community-wide grand opening.” The grand opening will run from noon to 3:00 pm and will feature food, prizes, games and a live broadcast from FM 93.9 radio.

Badly in need of a building, the church purchased fifteen acres of land in 2002 along State Road 238 in Fishers. “We had a vision of being in a growing community; of being in a very family-oriented community. We want to be a safe home.” And what a home it is.

Just the first phase of a multiphase construction, the current building includes a large, multi-purpose room with enough seating for 430 people, two nurseries, six classrooms, a kitchen, four offices and a welcoming narthex. The church is hoping to receive their

So a church has been planted, and like a plant, it has grown from just a few devoted people with a dream to something quite grand. And in a growing area like Fishers, Crossroads Community Church will in all likelihood continue to prosper as it serves the Fishers, Noblesville and Geist area.

Says Pastor Dean, “We want to make a better community by transforming people’s lives.

That’s our vision.”

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Ultimate KidZone: Fun for Kids, Easy on Parents

By Lauren Fitzpatrick Lauren@atGeist.com You have a list of errands a mile long and a screaming toddler at your feet. It’s been ages since you’ve done something as simple as dinner and a movie on a Friday night. The babysitter is out of town, and no one else is available to watch your child at such short notice. Sound familiar? Well, all of that is about to change.

Parents now have an alternative option in childcare available - simply take your children to Ultimate KidZone, a brand new drop-in childcare center that requires no advance notice for hourly care.

On July 25th, local moms Tanya Frank and Amy Becker opened Ultimate KidZone, located at 116th and Olio Road, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

“We needed this option in our own lives, so the idea was born,” said Amy. Whether you have an hour long dentist appointment or are in need of a marathon shopping session, Ultimate KidZone is there to accommodate both your needs and the needs of your child.

Fun and educational activity zones are set up inside the facility, which is staffed with trained caregivers. Children from 18 months through 12 years are welcome. “We found that the more kids we have in at one time, the better. They play all sorts of games with each other,” said Tanya.

“We’ve seen children blossom - some kids can’t even go to church without crying, but won’t cry here. One mom gave her kids the option of coming here or going to the Children’s Museum. They chose to come here instead!”

whatever we can to make it easier on you,” Amy said.

Future plans include partnerships with neighboring businesses, offering reduced rates for customers. Amy and Tanya are also planning some special promotions for the upcoming holiday season. They currently offer several hourly or weekly packages, with discounts for multiple children. Parents can even purchase healthy snacks or meals from Ultimate KidZone. “This is a safe, secure environment, and there is no guilt for the parents,” said Amy. The women are constantly trying to think of ways to meet any need

Every Friday and Saturday night Amy and Tanya throw a Kid’s Night Out, from 5 to 10 PM. While you are out enjoying dinner, your kids can be having a party of their own, complete with pizza, ice cream and games. Reservations are required for these special nights, though they are not necessary during regular hours.

Amy and Tanya also host weekend birthday parties, with plans to offer up to 25 different party themes. “There are five different available slots and three party packages, from basic to ultimate. We’ll do

Tanya Frank and Amy Becker that might arise. “We are both moms ourselves, so we know what moms want, and what kids want,” said Tanya. “If you don’t have time to do it, we’ve already thought of it for you!”

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Geist Orchard Co-Op Finds New Home on Carroll Road You wouldn’t know it was there unless you knew to look for it, but housed within the walls of Christ Presbyterian Church at the corner of 79th and Carroll Roads is the Geist Orchard Coop Preschool. Started in 1971 and incorporated in 1973, Geist Orchard Co-op was originally located within Oaklandon Christian Church. In 1988 the school moved from Oaklandon to the Church of the Nativity on Lantern Road where it remained for sixteen years. Last fall, however, the Church of the Nativity gave the co-op some bad news.

“They just needed more space,” says current co-op president Suzanne Richter. That meant that Geist Orchard was going to have to go house hunting. “We kind of panicked.”

The search for a new home began but Suzanne admits to some nerves early on. “It’s hard

run by the parents of the students. Of course there are still teachers with classroom agendas to be followed, but the parents are required to volunteer their time inside and out of the classroom. While this might sound like a monumental task given the busy schedule held down by most families today, in reality the number of volunteer hours within the classroom is minimal.

“It usually comes out to about once or twice a month at the most,” says Suzanne. And its not just moms volunteering.

Dads, Grandpas, and Grandmas are welcome, as well. In addition to helping out in the classroom, each parent is assigned a specific job for the year, such as membership or fundraising. The parents meet once a month in the evening to discuss the business of the preschool. “You get to know the other parents and we really try to help each other out.”

in this day and age to find a church that either doesn’t already have a program that exists or is looking for something from the outside, because a lot of them want to start their own program.” Luckily, Christ Presbyterian was looking for a program. “I met two moms here (at the church) that have both been co-op moms . . . and we started talking and by summer, boom, things were going pretty good.” The details were ironed out and the Co-op had a new home.

The concept of the co-op is not a new one. Very popular both on the West Coast and over in Europe, the co-op has a curriculum similar to that of traditional preschools with an emphasis on learning through play and socialization, but there is a difference.

The school has no outside director and therefore is essentially

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All of this volunteering does have its rewards. Aside from having a direct say in the education of your child, co-ops are often less expensive than traditional preschools since the parent volunteers offset the cost of additional staff members. “I think when you’re a part of it you take a little bit more pride in seeing that things get done,” says Suzanne. As far as getting a sign out front so that prospective families will know the preschool is within Christ Presbyterian, Suzanne assures me that their sign will soon be moved from the Church of the Nativity. Until then, one of the church members has offered to make a temporary sign for the preschool. “The people here are wonderful,” says Suzanne. And Geist Orchard Co-op has a welcoming new home. Geist Orchard Co-op Preschool is located at 7879 Carroll Road.

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Fall Creek Bridge Project Expected to Wrap Up by Late Fall

by Lauren Fitzpatrick Lauren@atGeist.com Steam slowly pours out of your ears as your patience wanes.

Surely you have been sitting at this light for at least an hour.

It seems that traffic from every direction except for yours has been given the right of way, as you watch cars stream from Carroll Road onto 96th Street.

Mercifully, the light finally turns green, and you continue your journey to the Fall Creek bridge, dodging an obstacle course of construction barriers along the way.

As you cross the two-lane bridge, you notice that there is water pooled in the road.

Surely the reservoir is not flooding onto this new bridge?

Aren’t bridges meant to be over water, not underwater?

And when is all of this work going to be done, anyway?

Project Manager Tim Bussell clears up a few issues for Geist area residents, including the source of the water on the bridge and the estimated completion date.

Although the bridge may have appeared to be underwater, it was actually just a case of a blocked pipe. “All the water that runs off the curb and gutter runs into manholes or catch basins,” explained Tim. “The rain from the gutter system goes into castings in the concrete manholes and there are concrete pipes that run the water to the appropriate source. Unfortunately, there was a break in the pipe. Material was coming into the void in the pipe, creating a block.

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bridge, it needed to be improved. It was almost like, ‘Why hasn’t it fallen in yet?’,” said Tim. “By the time we were taking it down, we were surprised at how bad it was.”

Boaters and drivers will be rewarded for their patience with a bridge boasting four lanes of traffic and a single pier, reducing congestion both in the water and on the road.

The new pedestrian walkway will also be continued, to connect with existing multi-use paths in the area.

However, residents needn’t worry about any more minifloods on the bridge. “That pipe has since been fixed, and everything flows through there great now,” said Tim. “Since we’ve fixed it, it has rained, and there hasn’t been a problem.”

It may not be evident to the public, but progress has been moving along at a steady pace, especially since traffic was transferred over to the new bridge deck in July. “Ever since July 18th, when we switched over, it has been boom, boom, boom, a lot of stuff getting done,” said Tim. “As soon as we switched traffic over, we immediately did night work, removing part of the existing structure. We removed enough of the bridge to give us a clear construction area to build the next portion of the pier.”

“I think the big question is, ‘When are you guys going to get done?’,” said Tim.

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Standing water on the Fall Creek Parkway bridge was the result of a blocked pipe.

“Where we are at now, we are looking at a late fall completion.” Originally expected to finish in July, the completion date has been bumped a few times. “Everyone is doing the best they can. There are different things that have popped up that have caused some delays, but we are smart people out here, so we are figuring out the most efficient way to get through that and keep the building process going.”

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Fishers Police Announce Trick-orTreat Hours for Halloween Fishers Police Chief George Kehl has announced Trick-orTreat hours for Halloween.

Trick-or-Treat hours will be on Monday, October 31 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Chief Kehl offers the following safety tips for Halloween.

• Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only.

• Have children bring treats home for adult inspection before they are eaten.

• A parent or adult should accompany children when they are trick-or-treating.

• Carry a flashlight.

• Stay within your neighborhood; only visit homes you know.

• Use make-up or

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face paint instead of masks. If masks are used, make sure the child has good visibility.

• Choose costumes that are flame retardant.

• Wear light-colored clothing, short enough to prevent tripping. Add reflective tape to dark colored costumes.

• Watch for vehicle traffic and use caution when crossing the street.

Police cars will be patrolling the neighborhoods to ensure everyone’s safety. If you see or find anything suspicious, please call the Fishers Police Department at 773-1282 or the Emergency 911.

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Classified Ads (excerpts from the atGeist.com online classifieds) Asco washer & Dryer, white, high efficiency, new $2,400, sell both $1,200. Please call 317-695-1077 Stunning home by Steele Property Group in heart of Fishers! 5 bed, 4 bath which offers beautiful trim & hardwoods throughout & granite countertops in kitchen & master bath. Generous master suite with spa tub & glass block.

Remarkable kitchen w/center granite island & stainless steel appl. Finished bonus room upstairs for exercise room, play room or office! Basement awaits your finishing touches plumbed for wet bar & avail 6th bed & full bath. One of a kind home! Contact Nila at RE/MAX Preferred 317-915-0900 Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. Table, this fold-up picnic table seats four, ages 1 1/2 - 5 years.

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