Geist Community Newsletter July 2015

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18 15th & Final USO Tribute

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O n June 6, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) presented their third annual Warbird Expo at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, featuring historic military aircraft.

The Indiana wing of the CAF was inspired by our state’s rich history in aviation to rejuvenate an air show, creating a focused event honoring our veterans and military aircraft.

“With the cancellation of the Indy Air Show, we saw an opportunity to hold an event that represents our mission with CAF, which is veteran-centered, showcasing historic military aircraft and inspiring youth to explore aviation,” shares Dennis Schell, Wing Leader for the CAF.

The day was celebrated with a program honoring our veterans. Rides were available in a B-25 bomber, a TBM Avenger, a ’45 Fairchild PT-26A Cornell and a North American AT-6D. Many more aircraft were on display, including military helicopters.

The date was also significant because it marked the 71st anniversary of the Normandy invasion. The program featured special guest speaker WWII veteran Private E. Carver McGriff who was 18 when he came ashore at Omaha Beach. McGriff, who served as Pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis for 26 years, spoke of his memories of war and why most of the men did not discuss their experiences.

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“We had a saying when we returned, ‘I wouldn’t do that again for a million dollars, and I wouldn’t take a million dollars for the experience,’” shares McGriff, who spoke reverently and expressed his sincerest gratitude for all of the troops who served, insisting that the supportive elements of the front lines were as critical as the men at the line.

Governor Pence attended the event. He welcomed and celebrated the veterans present, cited the service of his father in Korea and shared that he’s a proud father of a Marine.

“We were so blessed with the veterans who attended this year, and having the Governor speak at our program was an honor," shares Schell.

It’s the love of military aviation that brought this gathering together. Attending the famous Oshkosh Air Show as a kid inspired Schell to join the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a weapons systems officer in an F-15E. “My position with the USAF was knows as a ‘back seater,’” says Schell.

The CAF runs some of the larger air shows around the country, so it seemed natural to their members to rejuvenate the tradition locally, enlisting the help from others to make the event a success. On hand

were planes belonging to other “wings” of the CAF, such as the Missouri wing who owns and maintains the B-25 that was on hand.

“Honoring our veterans, educating about military aviation history and inspiring youth is what this event is all about,” says Chair of Warbird Expo Mark Van Zant, also a USAF veteran. “We are thrilled that our event has grown over the last couple of years, and we’ll be moving it next year to Indianapolis Regional Airport [formerly Mt. Comfort Airport].”

With growth of the air show comes an increased need for additional volunteers. Jill Fewell of VeteransEvents.org and member of the WWII Roundtable, assisted with gathering veterans to the Warbirds Air Show.

“I was thrilled to be involved in gathering and coordinating veterans for honor flights and the Honoring Veterans Program,” shares Fewell. “We were able to sponsor their lunch and make it a special day for all of them. If I can help make veterans smile, feel respected and loved, then my job is complete.”

Next year’s CAF Warbird Air Show will be held on June 18, 2016, at the Indianapolis Regional Airport. For more information, visit IndianaWingCAF.org or CommemorativeAirForce.org.


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More and more Indiana microbreweries are making plans to move north to tap into growing communities, such as Fishers, Carmel and Noblesville! Some are open now, and others are set to open soon.

Heady Hollow Brewing Company partners Keefe Pietri and George Garrison are opening a brewpub at 11069 Allisonville Rd. near the low lying “Heady Hollow" area. The two have been brewing since 2008 and are known for their unique “coffee pecan porter” brew.

The new facility will have a five-barrel brewing system that visitors can view through a large window, a patio and family-friendly restaurant space. They will also offer some other local brews such as Scarlet Lane.

Scarlet Lane is a brewery in McCordsville, 7724 Depot St., that is already up and running, offering some crowd favorites such as the Dorian Stout and the Lordy Henry Summer beer.

Kevin “KP” Paul, owner of Brockway Pub, 12525 Old Meridian in Carmel, officially opens Danny Boy Beer Works in the Village

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Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewing wants to expand its presence by opening a tap room and small batch brewery in the Fishers area.

The 6,000-square-foot space at 7848 E. 96th St. in the North by Northeast Shopping Center will be home to a three-barrel brewing system and a special event space for community and private events.

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George Garrison and Keefe Pietri are opening the northside's newest brewpub called Heady Hollow just south of 116th and Allisonville Road in Fishers.


Sun King, just five years old, is Indy’s largest craft microbrewery and the second largest in the Hoosier state.

Named after preferred growing regions for hops, 48th Parallel Brewing Co. is planning to open in the heart of Fishers, but no schedule has been announced at this time.

Jason Wuerfel opened Books & Brews in the Fishers area at 9402 Uptown Dr. It’s a unique concept mixing brews with food and a quiet spot to read a book.

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Fifteen years ago, fifth grader Alex Navarre invited her grandfather to attend the first USO-themed luncheon celebrating WWII veterans. Navarre was a student of Stephen Hardwick’s fifth grade class at Indian Creek Elementary, which called their event the “Tribute” luncheon.

Her grandfather, Staff Sergeant Albert Navarre, served with the 104th Evacuation Hospital in General Patton’s Third Army. “I was so happy my grandfather was able to attend,” says Navarre. “He came from Ohio and was thrilled with the event.”

In addition to any friends or relatives that the students knew, Hardwick reached out to the local American Legion for leads on WWII veterans, resulting in a total of 19 attendees that first year. The students served lunch for the veterans, including Spam, and sang songs from the ’40s such as Rosie the Riveter and military branch songs.

“It was interesting to see all of the veterans there,” recalls Navarre.

“We saw how special and important it was to them and how much they appreciated their [military] song being sung.”

When Navarre was a senior, she did her cadet teaching in Mr. Hardwick’s class. This arrangement enabled her to help his students prep for the Tribute, which was a completely different experience than what she recalled from the first year.

“First of all, I realized all of the work that goes into a program,” says Navarre. “There were many more veterans in attendance and a lot more acts. Watching Hardwick transform himself into Jack Benny for laughs was a great addition to the Tribute. You could tell that he absolutely loves this, and it took on a life of its own. The best part is watching the joy on the faces of the veterans. It really takes them back in time.”

Now a first grade teacher at Harrison Hill Elementary School in Lawrence Township, Navarre ran into Hardwick at a district-wide faculty meeting three years ago and offered to help out with the Tribute again. “He took me up on the offer and put me to work. I was amazed at how it grew over the years and loved how it all came together.”

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“All of the effort that we put into this show is worth it when we see a veteran tearing up at their military branch song or singing along with the songs from the ’40s,” shares Hardwick. “It was a tough decision to have this be the last one. With 2015 marking 70 years since the end of WWII, it seems fitting to align with that end.”

This year, it’s a reunion of sorts for former students of Hardwick’s who all want to help one last time. “The students have shown such incredible support for this event over the years,” shares Hardwick. “I am so grateful to have experienced such great kids who come back year after year.”

Navarre has given the opening remarks at the last two shows with Hardwick in costume as Jack Benny. “Some of the veterans have been to every Tribute since its inception,” says Navarre. “They always come up to me after the show, telling me how they appreciate me helping out each year.”

“As a fifth grader, it taught me a valuable life lesson, the kind that as a teacher, you hope for every student you teach gets to experience: having a positive impact on the lives of others. I have to thank

Steve for understanding just how important the lesson of showing appreciation to those you love is,” shares Navarre. “Seeing how my grandfather was touched by the gratitude years after he served was a deeply satisfying personal experience for me.”

“It has been wonderful to witness this from all different angles. Last year, we had 95 veterans, both WWII and Korean War vets, plus countless others who came to witness the show,” shares Navarre. “It is really sad to end this tradition, but it is ending on a high note, and this will be a very special sendoff.”

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“This ride to me is an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself,” says Zack who has always believed in reaching out to help others in need.

Zack used to attend Holy Spirit at Geist with his mom, Della Garner. He was very active in Life Teen before he joined the Army and was deployed twice to Iraq.

Eight years ago, I wrote an article about Zack as he reached out to his Holy Spirit Life Teen contacts. He was looking to spread the word to Geist residents about sending cards and toiletry items to cheer up members of his unit stationed in Baghdad. Since then, he has not only served in Iraq and the U.S. Army Special Forces, but he has also completed two more tours in Afghanistan.

Unfortunately, on September 11, 2013, Zack had a seizure while in Afghanistan. He learned that he had suffered a traumatic brain injury, and as a result, he was medically discharged.

“When medically separated from the special operations community, I felt I had lost my identity,” says Zack. “There was no heads up, no time to start mentally preparing myself; I went from standing among the U.S. Army’s elite to being a 30-year-old who was trying to figure out what he wanted to do with the rest of his life and balance a family at the same time.”

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This same organization helped Zack, his wife Lindsey and daughter Scout throughout a very difficult time in their lives.

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“My two passions are cycling and helping soldiers” says Zack. “I picked Task Force Dagger as my first option because they assisted in helping my family out with a hotel as we transitioned out of the military and also because I care deeply about the Special Forces community that cared for us during our time of need. I have come up with a vision for how I can bridge these two passions and influence the future of soldiers that are in the same boat I was in – The Ride to Valhalla.”

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As they ride their bikes from coast to coast, they plan to visit the bases where Special Forces soldiers are stationed. Though Zack came from a small town in Geist, his mission is huge in his intention to help as many soldiers and their families as possible.

“I know that there are plenty of soldiers that have been in my situation, and some that have had it much worse than I did," he says. "If I can take my struggles, share my lessons learned with others and provide resources to make their transition successful, then I have completed my goal of once again being a part of something bigger than myself.”

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“Take the leap, and the net will appear,” said Sylvia McNair, one of 19 women featured in a book by Michael S. Maurer, “19 Stars of Indiana: Exceptional Hoosier Women,” IU Press.

This statement by McNair adequately sums up Mickey Maurer’s approach to life. Maurer has been many things, and the term “entrepreneur” doesn’t seem to do him justice.

He is not someone that knows a little about a lot of things; he knows a lot about a lot of things. Maurer doesn’t take an interest in something lightly; he digs in, immersing himself until expert level is achieved. Then once saturated, he moves on to the next item on his list.

“I am not sure he keeps a ‘to do’ list, aside from writing down his schedule each night before leaving the office,” shares Maurer’s daughter, Jill Burnett. “He is the only person I know who still actively uses a Rolodex, even though I have told him his phone could do that.”

“My first job was leading ponies for small children at an amusement center. I was in elementary school. The pony in front of me dumped

on my tennis shoe. I decided to continue my education and strive for something that smelled a little better,” shares Maurer.

After graduating from North Central High School, Maurer attended the University of Colorado for his undergrad, then earned a degree from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington.

After practicing law for 20 years, Maurer realized he was more of an entrepreneur. “I became an attorney because my father couldn’t due to the constraints of the Great Depression. I wasn’t very good at being a lawyer,” says Maurer.

Turning to other interests, Maurer indicates he’s dabbled in cable television, film production, radio broadcasting, newspaper publishing, real estate and banking. To be clear, Maurer is Chairman of the Board of the IBJ Corporation, which publishes The Indianapolis Business Journal, Court and Commercial Record and The Indiana Lawyer. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of The National Bank of Indianapolis, so saying he “dabbles” is drastically understating the truth.

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“Mickey has been a tremendous resource in the community,” says Emmis Communications Chairman and CEO Jeff Smulyan. “He has made a real impact through his tremendous civic stewardship.”As one of original board members of Emmis Communications, Maurer’s friendship with Smulyan dates back over 30 years. Smulyan continues, “Mickey’s had a positive impact on improving the quality of life here in central Indiana.”

The impact of Maurer’s civic and philanthropic endeavors is impossible to quantify. Maurer’s contributions run wide and deep within our community, including his name gracing the Indiana University Law School in Bloomington. This incredibly generous donation on behalf of Maurer and his wife Janie illustrates their commitment to the school. The Maurer School of Law is a national leader in the study of the global legal profession.

As part of his civic duties, Maurer served as the President of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., and the following year, he was named Indiana Secretary of Commerce by Governor Mitch Daniels.

“I was paid $1 per year for that job,” shares Maurer emphasizing, “ONE dollar!”

Maurer replaced Vera Bradley co-founder Pat Miller as the Indiana Secretary of Commerce. During the transition, Maurer referred to Miller as a “classy dame,” which was spun as an offensive comment by The Indianapolis Star.

To the contrary, Maurer was offering Miller, who was not offended in the least, a sincere, heartfelt compliment. This incident inspired Maurer to pen the book, “19 Stars of Indiana: Exceptional Hoosier Women,” highlighting true role models for our society, both locally and globally.

“I marvel at Mickey’s perseverance and passion by which he pursues the things that are important to him,” praises Christel House Founder and CEO Christel DeHaan. “He is making a difference. What a great testimony to living a purposeful life.”

The success of the book influenced Maurer to create one honoring Hoosier men. In the book, he features, among others, Senator Richard Lugar, Eugene B. Glick and Gebisa Ejeta, a Purdue University geneticist and World Food Prize Foundation 2009 Prize Laureate, whom Maurer sincerely credits with the sole responsibility of saving more lives than anyone else on the planet.

“Dr. Ejeta researched drought-tolerant and striga-resistant sorghum seeds which reported yields four times larger than traditional sorghum crops. He’s helped save the lives of millions of Africans through his food research which cannot be understated,” says Maurer. Dr. Ejeta still teaches at the Purdue University Glenn W. Sample School of Agriculture in West Lafayette.

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“My dad has always believed in following and pursuing your interests and passions,” shares Burnett. “He’s always encouraged my brothers and me to do so, as he certainly has followed his.”

One hobby turned into a gorgeous coffee table book, “Water Colors,” a stunning collection of underwater photography of creatures barely noticed by the naked eye. Aside from one photo of his beautiful wife hidden in a school of fish, all other photographs are of objects no bigger than a fingernail. The quality of the photographs look to be from one of National Geographic’s veteran underwater photographers.

“One snowy weekend, I thought I would arrange my underwater photographs into a book,” recalls Maurer. “One year later, the book went to print.”

In his most recent book, “10 Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship,” Maurer features life lessons you never learned in school. He dedicates the book to his father, Julius Maurer, and his Uncle Mickey.

“My dad and uncle owned Maurer Brothers Auto Parts at Ninth and Senate Avenue,” shares Maurer. “Out on the fence was a sign that read, ‘If you can’t stop in, smile as you go by.’” The lessons shared in the book are illustrated with examples of Maurer’s friends, including Martha Hoover, who exemplifies redefining “barriers to entry.” Hoover is not mentioned once but four times throughout the book.

“I am fortunate to be able to call Mickey Maurer a mentor, as well as a friend,” shares Hoover. “So often people refer to him as a ‘serial entrepreneur,’ but really he is a ‘serial mentor.’ Always generous to me personally, to countless others and to the community at large, Mickey gives of his time, talent and treasure.

“I never walk away from even a chance meeting without learning something. Mickey’s worldview is progressive and big picture, yet his impact is local.

Unlike others in his position, he freely and graciously continues to share his knowledge.”

Hoover’s Patachou, Inc. proudly provides sponsorship for Mickey’s Camp, a unique camping experience Maurer created 15 years ago. What if you could combine two and a half days of fun events, relaxation and networking in a different environment than you are used to?

Mickey’s Camp splits the week between the women and the men, enabling a fun networking experience for their campers, and it’s partially tax-deductible.

“It was always a dream of mine to have a camp where you can learn new skills from the best, so billiards is taught by world ranking professionals Jeanette Lee and her husband George Breedlove,” says Maurer, mentioning only a couple of


the 40+ activities on the list of options. “A camper can learn how to play Texas Hold’em from World Series of Poker champion Linda Johnson.”

Since its inception 15 years ago, Mickey’s Camp has raised and donated over $2 million to local charities. Descending on Bradford Woods are 125 women and 125 men to immerse themselves in activities taught by the best in their fields.Burnett joined event manager extraordinaire Kari Strolberg in coordinating all camp activities, meals and logistics. Not only does Burnett get to work with Mickey’s Camp, but this enables her to work closely with her dad, gleaning knowledge from him.

“You can’t get a better teacher than my dad,” says Burnett. “He is patient and encouraging, and while he may steer me a bit, he is always there for me. I love being

with my dad and watching him in action.”

“This is the ninth year for women and the 15th year for men,” shares Strolberg. “We have many repeat campers, but new campers are always welcome.”

And thanks to donors like Patachou, Inc., campers experience incredible meals. “We have amazing partnerships providing our meals such as Patachou, Scholars Inn, Palomino, Kahn’s Catering, Traders Point Creamery, Amore, Sullivan’s and Shapiro’s, to name a few!” says Burnett. “We are so grateful for all of our sponsors!”

“Mickey’s Camp is a rewarding experience with so many stories,” shares Strolberg. “It is a great opportunity to try new things, and it can be whatever you want it to be. There are people who do wine tasting, gourmet cooking and anything that isn’t fitness related. There is something for

everyone, no matter what kind of person you are, athletic or not, and each camper can choose eight options from over 40 activities, which encourages campers to come back and try more things.”

“Similar to Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ lesson, how do you know you don’t like them unless you try?” adds Burnett. “After all, trying something new might spark an unknown passion or skill.”

Maurer and his wife, Janie, have three children and nine grandchildren.

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A weathered wooden pallet sat in my garage for nearly a year before I decided to do something with it. While I’m still unsure of this splintered wood’s origin, I knew that I was tired of looking at it, and I knew where this useless wood was headed — the fire pit.

Fast forward six months and a familiar-looking wooden pallet gently rests in my fire pit, still weathered and still unused. Why couldn’t I bring myself to burn this resilient eyesore?

One visit to Jason Miller’s “reNEW” in historic Fortville, and you’ll never look at an old piece of wood or furniture the same way. It happened to me with a simple wooden pallet, a piece that has been reborn into a beautiful coffee mug holder. What I saw as useless, Jason saw as a blank slate, an uncarved block ready for molding.

I met with Jason at his reNEW shop on Main Street to discuss his passion-turned-business.

WHAT DOES RENEW DO?“reNEW designs and builds custom furniture, wall art and home accents from locally-reclaimed materials. We also repair and refinish furniture.”

HOW DID YOU BEGIN?“I started reNEW in my Noblesville garage nearly four years ago. I was working as a trim carpenter and restoring historic homes. I started getting requests from my customers to do custom built-ins, furniture, refinishing, repairs, etc., and decided to make it a business.”

WHY FORTVILLE?“I’ve always loved Fortville as I lived there eight years ago. I found a great space that would fit my needs, and I saw the potential of Main Street Fortville. I love the other artisan shops, and I’ve since bought a house and moved my residence to Fortville.”

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“The Cars for Kids Geist Chapel car show was a result of a couple people. Melissa Miles and Ken Gardner, who attend our church, are very much involved and enthusiasts in classic cars and are collectors themselves,” said pastor Luis Llerena.

“We were talking about how we had already been supporters of crisis pregnancy centers through other events, and we thought that maybe it was time to create our own event. We wanted to provide a fundraiser that would raise money for those centers as well as be a fun time for our neighborhood to enjoy the fun and exciting time of being able to see classic cars.”

The event will benefit Life Centers, a central Indiana organization that provides care for women facing unplanned pregnancies, as well as Geist Chapel Youth. Admission for spectators is free, and car registration for the contests costs $15. To register, visit GeistChapel.org.

From 12-4 p.m., cars will be shown in the parking lot behind the church. Judging will happen at 3 p.m. with awards for the top 25 and best of show at 4 p.m. Llerena hopes to see the car show become an annual event for the church.

“I really believe in the cause. I am really happy that we can benefit the great work that Life Centers has done and be able to encourage our youth ministry as well,” said Llerena. “We are estimating between 50 and 75 cars [this year]. We are hoping that it will be a great showing, that it will grow and the neighborhood will be excited about it. We will have music playing and refreshments available for purchase. People can just walk around and enjoy these really neat cars.”

Geist Chapel, located in Admiral’s Point, provides a place not only for religious worship but for community leisure. It features a basketball court, tennis court and a trail in the 10-acre campus. The church welcomes everyone to the campus, even if they are not a member of the church.

“I have been here over 10 years now. We really appreciate the Indiana hospitality and the wonderful people that we have met here,” said Llerena. “It is because of that that we feel so comfortable in the neighborhood. We feel that we have been welcomed as neighbors and are hoping that we can be part of a great community as well as a place where people can come to worship and just enjoy our property here, almost like a park. We enjoy having it here for people to be able to enjoy.”

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On Saturday, July 11, the sixth annual Indiana Bastille Day will be celebrated at Landmark Park in Fortville from 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Bastille Day, also known as French National Day, celebrates the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.

“Back in 2009, my husband and I were living in Fortville. After the Fourth of July fireworks, I felt a bit homesick and wanted our young children to enjoy the French National Day festivities without having to fly over to Paris. My husband and I organized a last minute Bastille Day celebration in our backyard and invited family members, friends and neighbors to join us. More than 50 enthusiastic people showed up in our tiny front lawn!

“Seeing how excited people were about a French event, we then approached the town about holding a larger event in the public Landmark Park,” said Gabrielle Hendryx-Park, co-founder of the event.

“In July 2010, the first public ‘Indiana Bastille Day’ festival was born with the help of Carol Ganz, Greg Mankey and the local Ten West Center for the Arts.”

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characters, some from the Fishers Renaissance Fair, will also roam the festival. A laser light show will end the night on a 30-foot screen.

“The ‘raison d’être’ of the festival is to expand people’s cultural horizons and promote cultural diversity in an ever more interconnected world. To reach people, we have to find a way that they can personally relate to what’s presented to them. That’s why Indiana Bastille Day focuses on celebrating both French and Hoosier traditions,” said Hendryx-Parker. “In the next few years, the festival will present more and more evidence of the rich history of the French culture in Indiana in an effort to help Hoosiers get in touch with their French roots.”

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MIKE NAPARIU IS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE GEIST HALF MARATHON

Writer / Samantha Stutsman . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

TAKING THE LEAD


Dianna and Mike Napariu, Windjammer residents, at the Indianapolis Yacht Club.


A s the Geist Half Marathon team heads into their ninth year of planning, leadership has shifted. Mike Napariu, a seven-year board member, has been elected to replace outgoing president Matt Troyer.

“Hopefully I don’t screw anything up,” Napariu says. “Matt has done a great job. Hopefully I can just build upon that and keep making it a high quality community event.”

When approached about the position, Napariu didn’t hesitate to accept the nomination. Ironically, he isn’t a runner, but he values what the Geist Half has done for the community.

“I think part of it is I like the event,” Napariu says. “Geist was kind of off on its own, and this is just a way for our community to say, ‘Here’s what we do.’ You see neighbors, friends, kids in school, and it gives you a sense of community because of it.”

This volunteer-driven event is an effort to give back to the education system of Geist. Napariu is a big advocate for the Geist Half ’s school program that has gotten more than 1,800 kids involved with the race.

“The thing that you would like to be able to do is always keep the kids coming back,” Napariu says. “That’s the big part of this, the health and wellness of the community.”

As president, Napariu isn’t sure what tweaks he’ll make to the marathon just yet. The 2015 race changes were pretty drastic, from course changes to adding a 10K option for runners. The wheels are surely turning, and he’s well aware that he’ll have to cook up something good for the 10th anniversary in a couple years. Sadly, he says he won’t be handing out any hints.

“You want to look at the items that really matter to a runner; how do you make it better for the customer experience,” Napariu says. “The thing that we have talked about at the Geist Half is we don’t want to be the biggest event, but we want to be the best.”

Samantha Stutsman is a recent Indiana University graduate and is now a freelance writer for several Indiana publications.

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Celebrating the 150th anniversary as a town, the Fortville Chamber of Commerce will be throwing a festival July 4 at Landmark Park from 4-11 p.m. The event, presented by Walker Insurance, will include activities for all ages.

“I am thrilled that the Chamber and the Town of Fortville are working together to bring the celebration of the Incorporation of the Town of Fortville to the annual Fourth of July fireworks,” said Executive Director Nancy Strickland.

After kicking off the day with a children’s parade at 4 p.m., food, crafts and games will fill Landmark Park. There will also be a croquet tournament, a car show and street dancing. At dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.), patriotic fireworks will end the night. Free of admission cost, people of all ages are invited to come out and celebrate.

“I’m looking forward to the old fashioned kids games and seeing all the kids enjoying themselves in the park. I’m also looking forward to the parade and seeing all the fun the children will have riding their decorated bikes, scooters, pulling their wagons and walking in the parade,” said Strickland. “This will be a good, old fashioned fun in the park kind of day for everyone.”

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Hundreds of lights will soon brighten the Fall Creek Bridge. Construction for the project has already begun, and by July 4, power outlets will span the southern walkway.

The project contains two parts, the first being power outlets which will help facilitate events including the annual Blast on the Bridge. After, the installation of 200 lights will begin. A completion date is not set, but it is expected to be finished in the fall of 2015.

The lighting has already been approved and supported by the City’s Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) as well as Hamilton County. The Geist

Impoundment Fund board is also seeking to install lighting on the Olio Road Bridge, a similar project to the Fall Creek Bridge but without power outlets.

“The purpose of the lighting is twofold. The bridge is currently not lit at all, and we feel that this will provide path lighting that will softly illuminate the walkway and bridge,” said Geist Impoundment Fund member Jeff Lantz.

“With the addition of trails connecting up to the bridge on both sides, we are looking to help drive additional pedestrian traffic into the evening hours. With this increase in traffic, the lights will also provide safety for those using the bridge at night.”

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Ever wondered what the Indianapolis Sailing Club (ISC) is all about? Well, we have! The ISC is in its 61st season of sailing on Geist Reservoir. The club facilities and grounds are the finest in the Midwest, and their programs provide a packed calendar with some of the best activities of any sailing or yacht club around.

With several different classes of extremely affordable memberships, the ISC has something for everyone. From senior

to junior associate memberships and memberships for boat owners and non-boat owners in all age categories, their goal is to get people out on the lake!

ISC has a well-defined racing program hosting regattas ranging from local events to national championships. Many of the ISC’s Associate Members are experienced with sailing cats or other diverse boats. They are ready to crew or help new boat owners learn the ropes.

With free use of club-owned sailboats and junior and adult training sailing classes, the ISC’s strength lies in their diversity and member willingness to help all levels of sailors both on and off the water. Sitting atop Geist’s highest vantage point, the ISC’s beautiful grounds of docks, picnic area and beaches provides the ideal setting for a relaxing afternoon of fun and adventure; a true hidden gem in Indianapolis!

Eager to learn more about the ISC and races, your Girls About Town boarded the Mary Morse 2, the Race Committee boat, for a beautiful afternoon of Sunday Club races. Our PRO (Principle Race Officer) was Ken McGinity, who officiated each race and was responsible for the management and conduct of all fleets racing while aboard the boat.

Together with Race Committee helpers, they record the finish of each boat as they cross the finish line. Two Safety Boats run about and are in charge of setting, changing and taking down racecourse marks. They are also there to protect the sailors on the water.Once the anchors had been set, the race start line defined and the course established by the PRO, it was time for the races to start! The fleets represented were Thistle, Lightning, Snipe and Portsmouth with each category running its own race upwind to the Windward Mark, downwind to the Leeward Mark and back all over again.

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The starting order for all fleets is marked by signs posted on the Race Committee boat for all to see. A one-minute warning horn was sounded as all the boats approached from the ISC, sails hoisted and ready to race! Three minute starting sequences with horns signaled by the Mary Morse 2 prepared each fleet for its start.

The Thistle Fleet was first to start the Windward-Leeward Course, which each boat must navigate around twice. Starting upwind between the Race Committee boat and the yellow buoy, each sailboat must round the Upward (Windward) Buoy (Mark), then head downwind (Leeward) towards the Leeward Mark.

For this race, we had 18 boats in participation with seven National Champions represented! On the first downward run, spinnakers (colorful additional large balloon-type sails) were hoisted, giving us a spectacular show of color and speed! Upon rounding the Leeward Buoy, the spinnakers were then

lowered, and back windward they headed, tacking back and forth into the wind as they attempted to out-skill the next crew.

Simultaneously, the other fleets started their races in their posted order, and before we knew it, we were surrounded by a flurry of boats battling their way through the course! It was a brilliant day of sailing!

Watching the boats round the marks was especially exciting as seemingly all boats were trying to do this at the same time! Yes, slight collisions do occasionally happen; however, the Safety Boats are always on hand throughout the course. We watched several boats capsize, as often, the tacking and required skill heading up wind caught several crews off-guard.

It seemed the boat and crew with the fewest mistakes was the winner in each fleet. We learned fast doesn’t always win! Whew! What a fantastic show!

While there are endless sailing opportunities, free use of club-owned sailboats, a crew for skippers that race boats Sunday and Wednesday evenings and year-round docks for keelboats, not everyone is ready for sailing.

There are many activities for the entire family at the ISC. All 13 of its stunning acres are surrounded by water. Parties with live entertainment are regularly scheduled. Cookouts at the clubhouse are also fun and not to be missed every Wednesday night at the Zeebo during keelboat racing.

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year-round, grills to cook on and of course a beautiful beach. The club even provides Internet access throughout the property!

Since 1955, the ISC has been bringing family fun to Geist Reservoir. Whether you’re looking to sail your own boat or just be part of a crew to learn, you’re sure to find unlimited enjoyment on and off the lake. Curiosity and love of the water is what brought us out, and what we found was an entire seemingly hidden community of fun right here in our own backyard!

If you’re looking to watch the races, head out on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. for the day sailing Club Races or Wednesday evenings around 6 p.m. for Keelboat Racing. Sit back and enjoy a thrilling show on the water! Just remember to stay clear of the racing course! Be prepared for an exciting time! Also a friendly reminder to all motor boaters…boats under sail always have the right of way!

The ISC is a member of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association and the Yachting Club of America. These organizations give members of the ISC privileges at clubs literally all over the world!

The ISC also boasts a Cruising Club established to encourage and promote travel to national and international ports for cruising. The trips help train people to navigate and handle the problems associated with larger sailboats and help them eventually qualify as Charter Skippers and crew.

Many thanks to Luke Mongin and our crew aboard Mary Morse 2 for a fun afternoon learning about the ISC and sailboat racing on Geist! We met many friendly faces who shared their stories of adventure and fun while welcoming us aboard the ISC!

Be sure to check out their website at indianapolissailing.org for a complete calendar of events, including regattas and Full Moon Sailing nights! Get out and try something different sailing

by the light of the silvery moon! There’s even a shrimp boil coming up in August! Wintertime activities like Ice Boating and Kite Sailing are a definite not to be missed activity as well!

After 15 years of living on Geist Reservoir, we are a little saddened we haven’t enjoyed

all there is to do at the hidden gem of ISC!

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New Magazine to Change the Face of High School Sports

Writer / Keeley Miller . Photographer / Brian Brosmer

Next month, a new magazine will be hitting your mailboxes. Mascot Monthly, a full color sports magazine, will connect local school athletics to their communities, beginning with Hamilton Southeastern. The Mascot Monthly will reach over 16,000 people every month through direct mailing to every HSE school district home as well as free distribution at the games.

"My initial reaction was that this could be unbelievable to promote HSE Athletics," said Greg Habegger, athletic director at HSE. "It’s been interesting to me in this office that people in this day and age get their news in different ways. Obviously they can go to their phones and look up Twitter or look up a website. Instantly I thought this is going to fill a void that people are looking for."

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With 3,000 students, it can be easy for athletes to be lost in the crowd, especially in smaller sports. There are so many students with stories that never get shared – the female wrestler, the freshman that runs half marathons, the sophomore from Japan that plays baseball because it reminds him of his life back home. Mascot Monthly is a place for these stories, regardless of whether they are the senior football star or the freshman lacrosse newbie.

"Something that we believe in as an athletic department is we never use the phrase ‘major and minor sports.’ To those athletes and to those parents and grandmas and grandpas, they’re all major, and they should be," said Jim Self, co-athletic director at HSE. "I sometimes think when you look at local newspapers, basketball and football are covered really well. But we’re really proud of all of our sports. We’ve got kids doing great things in all of our sports, and sometimes that’s hard to get that message out there, what kids are accomplishing in some of our other sports that aren’t basketball and football."

Mascot Monthly will feature student athletes, their coaches, their fans and their teams. The magazine will also function as a program at sporting events. From the publishers of the TownePost Network as well as former Indianapolis Colts Marketing Director and sports columnist Ray Compton, Mascot Monthly will share stories through print, video and social media.

"The Mascot is different because it will be the first monthly publication dedicated only to a high school’s sports activities. It will be the hyper local journalism that we have been doing for 11 years but put into the high school setting," said TownePost Network and Mascot Monthly publisher Tom Britt. "We can provide really good content in a very well-defined market that is not being served at all right now."

Mascot Monthly will benefit the school not only promotionally, but financially. Thousands of dollars from advertising will go straight back to the athletic department with $100 donated for every advertisement.

"We couldn’t be more excited about the potential of working with Mascot. We think that it is going to promote athletics in our community beyond what we can even imagine. We see people getting excited about athletics that maybe didn’t even realize what all went on here. I am amazed that there are still people who don’t know we have 19 sports or state-level competitors in all our sports," said Habegger.

"We are just excited for the opportunity for people to open up a mailer and see what is going on here. Maybe that means that they will come to a game, buy a ticket, buy some concessions and be a part of what we are doing here."

Visit mascotmonthly.com for more information.

Keeley Miller is a senior at Hamilton Southeastern, where she is editor of the yearbook and news magazine. She is currently a summer intern with the TownePost Network. In her free time, she is an avid photographer, runner and sushi maker.

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