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You were probably a little shocked to see the new Geist Community News-letter cover design this month. Some-times the most obvious answers to a problem are the hardest to see.

We started in 2004 as the atGeist Community Newsletter by putting the atGeist.com website logo in the upper left hand corner of each cover. My rationale: to make the newsletter look like a website that is being printed and mailed each month. It was effective for the most part, but after five years of publication, I still had people saying “oh, you have a website?” Evidently, putting the atGeist.com logo on the cover wasn’t enough.

Last fall we launched the Carmel Com-munity Newsletter and changed the cover masthead to a giant “at” logo in a black box with the word “GEIST” un-derneath to match our new sister publi-cation in Carmel. Problem was no one

in Carmel knew what the heck that “at” symbol meant. That’s when we started thinking about a new design for the newsletter and the obvious answer arose.

With the Carmel Magazine (formerly published by the Indy Star) closed, the door was now open to just put the name of the community on the cover. The result is a new masthead design with the name of the community which they serve, Geist and Carmel, promi-nently placed at the top of the front cover. We haven’t moved the websites, nor is the “at” logo going away. We’ll continue to use the “at” logo mark as the corporate logo since we use the “at” moniker for all of our online properties (atGeist.com, atCarmel.com, atGeist.net, and so forth).

As we grow and offer more services

like GeistTV to our communities, I’m sure we’ll keep tweaking the look and feel of all the properties as they con-tinue to converge. It’s one of the many advantages of being a small family-owned business.

A big thanks to my long-time friend and designer, Molly Tippner. I hired her back in 1993 right out of Ball State University and she’s still with me today (not only is she a great designer, she’s tolerant). She’s been helping with ad design and layout part time, but starting this fall, she’ll be doing the design and layout for all of our pub-lications and ads. She an integral part of our success and responsible for the new design I hope you all will enjoy.

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A small catering and personal chef business is quietly making waves inside the Sterrett Center (8950 Otis Ave.) in the historic Lawrence busi-ness district. Chef Suzanne Rockwell decided to go out on her own in April of 2009 after her former employer, the Fox, closed at Fox and Oaklandon Road. She immediately hired her sous chef Vickie Smith and later added Rick Lambert, both also unemployed by the Fox closure.

“I like to work with people that I know and trust,” said Rockwell. “We get along great and we all know how to work together, which is huge in this business.”

Her most recent hire was perhaps one of Geist’s most likable waitresses, Jan Schmalbach. Formerly with Bella Vita Ristorante, then the Fox and Fireside Grill, Schmalbach was best known for her bubbly personality and funky glasses. For the last six years, Schmalbach has been selling cookies and snacks to Midwestern schools for a company called Darlington Farms. She will now head up the outside sales for Chef Suzanne.

“I hated to leave Darlington, it was a

great job. But I just love Suzanne and I couldn’t let this opportunity pass me up,” said Schmalbach.

The addition of Schmalbach allows Rockwell to focus on the kitchen where she “feels most at home.” Delivering to corporate accounts, orchestrating the hectic schedules, and staying in front of the customers is what Rockwell does best.

Over the last year, Chef Suzanne has seen 38% growth in an industry that has otherwise suffered from the dor-mant economy. Starting out as a per-sonal chef, Rockwell has seen explo-sive growth in the corporate and event

catering which now comprise 80% of her business. One could attribute her success to pricing, service, quality of food, or just sheer determination. Several area nonprofits would tell you that it is her willingness to donate food to just about any local cause. When asked to quantify how much of the overall business is donated to lo-cal charities, Rockwell glanced at the floor and said quietly “probably 20% or more.”

With her recent success and focus, Rockwell is now toying with the idea of opening a lunch cafe in Lawrence. To test the idea and viability, Chef Suzanne will host “Firecracker Fri-days” every Friday starting July 30 as a fundraiser for the Lawrence Parks Department’s 4th of July Festival. Lunch will be served just north of the Sterrett Center, giving area workers a chance to sample her latest menu and meet the Chef Suzanne staff. If it goes well, they’ll move it inside during the winter months.

As for the future of Chef Suzanne, Rockwell wants to continue to grow and expand. “We want to grow the business but maintain that personal touch. To me, this is more about working with and for friends.”

To contact Chef Suzanne Rockwell, visit www.ChefSuzanne.com or call 317-823-5908.

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Dr. Concetta Raimondi was the speaker at our last breakfast meeting. I always get SO excited when I hear her speak. As a parent of a child in the Lawrence Township system, it can get frustrat-ing; however, I have seen a lot of great things happen since she’s been here, and the general consensus is that we are still one of the premiere schools in Indiana.

We are excited to be working with McCoy Youth Organization, Password Mentoring and others as part of a Mentoring Summit, held August 21 at Crispus Attucks High School.With the budget cuts ALL schools (and us personally) have had to face, mentoring is something almost anyone can do with little to no investment, yet a lifetime of reward!

If you have ever thought “I’d like to be a mentor, but I am not sure how or where to go,” or as a Business Owner, “maybe my employees would like to become an organizational men-tor,” attend the August 21 event. You will hear from different speakers and organizations about what it takes to be a mentor, and what options are out there. In Lawrence Township, our need is great, from a very young child need-ing someone to read to him, to a high school student that needs a role model, a little help with a certain subject or a just a friend.

Here is the information on the event:

Saturday, August 21, 20109:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Crispus Attucks School – 1349 E. 54th St.$5 per person – includes lunch

We will also have a Mentoring Panel Discussion at our November 4th break-fast meeting. We are very excited to be part of this, and having great schools is one way to not only keep and attract new businesses, but also keep and at-tract new residents! We hope you can attend and learn how just a few hours of your time can mean a lifetime of results to a child. For more information on the Mentoring Summit, contact us at the GLCC office (541-9876).

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Thursday, August 3 – Rise and Shine Breakfast Meeting

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Thursday, September 9Annual Members LuncheonThe Garrison 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Speaker: Kevin Wanzer (www.KevinWanzer.com)$25 GLCC Members, $30 Non-MembersBe recognized during the only Luncheon the GLCC has…it’s the place to be!

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Imagine this roman-tic scene: a husband and wife are taking a lei-surely road trip through northern Indiana with the sun shining through the windows. The radio is

playing nostalgic tunes that take them back to their youth. We’re talkin’ Bos-ton, Styx and throw in a little Rolling Stones.

The wife turns to the husband, about to say something like, “Oh, honey. This is so nice to be with you and reminisce like this,” but she stops short. Because right in front of her, the man that she loves with all her heart, the same man who has mastered negotiation skills at work and gives back to the community, suddenly bites his lower lip and …

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Stop the music! The wife’s adoring grin turns to disgust and dismay. Her husband has just transformed into a rhythm-challenged geek, and the mo-ment is gone.

Why, oh why, middle-aged men out there, do you do this? Is there some-thing deep within your brain that some-how mutates your body into a wanna–be rock star the very minute a guitar rift is performed? Do you feel that, perhaps if you just act like you can play the guitar, groupies will fall at your feet and throw down their undergarments? And why must you thrust your hips and squint your eyes, adopting the stance and movements of a true professional even though you don’t know the first thing about the key of C?

Other than in a toddler’s play group, I’ve never once felt the need to pretend like I can play an instrument. Imagine the embarrassment my companions would feel if I would, say, stand up in the middle of a jazz performance and pretend to play the saxophone.

Wouldn’t that be a buzz-kill? Yet there you all are, in any given night club or musical gathering, dancing your fingers against your mid-section and biting your lower lip.

None of my girlfriends have ever taken a moment at a live concert to imagi-natively finesse an invisible keyboard while thinking, “Wow, I look so very cool doing this right now!” We just sing along to the lyrics and move to the beat. Dancing? Great! Stroking an air guitar or beating a set of drums that just isn’t there? Not so much.

My husband tells me I have to chalk it up as a “guy thing.” That, along with the usual bodily functions that seem so funny to the male species, is something that eludes me. But I suppose, from a male perspective, the same thing could be said for pedicures and shopping. My best advice is this: men, we love you and all your energy, but keep the air guitars to the privacy of your own homes. The women in your lives will thank you for it. Or consider taking up guitar lessons.

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This safety milestone would not have been possible without the cooperation and good

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During the life of the project, Irving Materials, Inc. mined 4 million tons of sand and

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years after, and now being on the other side as a coach, I realize how hard it was, and what it took to be a champion,” said Phelps, who was 16 at the time. “I look back and mar-vel that I was able to do that at such a young age.”

Following stints teaching gymnastics in Dallas and Colorado Springs, Colo., Phelps, 30, has returned home to pursue a business dream shared by her father, Jack, 57, and boyfriend, David Mauris.

The Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center – a state-of-the-art sports training facility located across from Mt. Comfort Airport (3802 N. 600 W.) – is scheduled to open August 7th. The 25,000 sq. ft. renovated building will feature gymnastics instruction as well as Jack’s passion, baseball and softball training.

“It will primarily be a gym training facility with all new apparatus and in-ground pits,” shared Jack. “We’ll also have about 6,000 sq. ft. of indoor turf including four batting cag-es.” The multi-purpose facility will emphasize strength and agility training, regardless of the sport being played. Video technology will be available for performance analysis.

Like most elite athletes, Jaycie’s skills developed at an early age. After a daycare center field trip to Indiana Gymnest in Greenfield, the four-year-old was smitten. “Jaycie wasn’t happy unless she was in the gym,” Jack remembered. “If we wanted to ‘punish’ her all we needed to do was threaten no gymnastics practice.”

At age 11, Jaycie scored well at a national meet in Georgia, where several coaches said she had real potential. “Our at-titude was, what if? So, we decided to check it out,” said Jack.

Now, with Olympic gold medal in hand Jaycie is promising the same kind of personal attention to budding gymnasts, no matter the age or skill level. “One of our goals is to show any kid that has the dream and desire that it can be done,” said Jaycie. “And, we’ll be realistic about potential.”

Father, daughter and boyfriend agree that what’s most important are the life lessons learned – time management, sportsmanship and teamwork.

“Communication is the key,” said Mauris, who also teaches gymnastics. “People aren’t that familiar with the sport, and you can’t leave parents in the dark.”

The trio anticipates Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center serving about 500 members thanks to its come one, come all philosophy. Additional information is available at www.jpacsports.com and [email protected].

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1996 gold-medal-winning gymnast Jaycie Phelps (right) is opening the Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center with her father Jack (left).

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The summer is ending and your children are filled with just as many emotions as you are except they might differ greatly from yours. Your child could be sad their break is over, worried about starting a new class or wondering how they’ll fit in. They might be anxious to get back but nervous about a new teacher, leaving old friends or the increase in responsi-bility. You are probably stressed about where to buy clothes, all the supplies requests, cost for books and tuition, in addition to watching your child pine and ponder over their upcoming se-mester. I believe I’ve found some ways to make this experience a great one for

your family. Below, you’ll find some suggestions around town to help make going back to school fun for you and your child, and ways to create some quality ime with your child before heading back to the grind.

Make a day of it. Instead of making school clothes and supply shopping a chore, make it an activity. The first thing you want to do is create a list of the things you need. Of course your child might see things they have to have or really want but a list will help you stay on track and on budget. The school or teacher will typically pro-vide you a supply list prior to starting school. If they do not, call the school and request your child’s grade list be

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Start the day off at Mama Bear’s for a nice breakfast to give you the energy to face the day and some time to wake up, especially if your child is used to sleeping in during the summer months. Mama Bear’s is conveniently located just off Brooks School Road and Fall Creek and their fresh pastries are sure to put a grin on your child’s face bright and early.

Next, venture around Fall Creek and up East 96th Street. Second stop, Plato’s Closet; Plato’s specializes in gently or unused teen clothing. Not only do they have trendy designers and a selection that changes daily, they will buy your clothes as long as they show little wear and are in style. According to Kim Burtner, owner of Plato’s Clos-et, “We will go through your items while you shop. When we are finished we will make the customer a cash offer and they can accept the cash or trade it for items that they find at Plato’s. We sell accessories and guys clothing too!” Beginning at the end of July and running through August the store will get very busy very fast. Everyone is in a rush to load up on fall and winter

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If you have younger children, keep heading down 96th Street to your next stop, Wal-Mart. Let’s be honest, Wal-Mart always has some good deals, especially at back to school time. Grab a cart, take a deep breath, and head to the school supplies aisle. I would love to tell you it won’t be a mad house, but you know it always is this time of year. Let your child have some freedom while picking out colors of notebooks and folders and try to not grab the first thing you see. It’s important for your child to hold onto their individuality and this can be shown through their supplies. Whether it’s a Jonas Broth-ers notebook, or skull and crossbones folder set, these small items that cost pennies more could do wonders for your child’s confidence.

Don’t forget the Kleenex! After you’ve loaded up on supplies you’re ready to keep on shopping. Perhaps your child will be attending Cathedral, St. Simon, or other private school this year. Did you know right in the heart of Castle-ton there is a Campus Outfitters, specializing in school uniforms and accessories? They are nestled between Sam Ash Music and Subway just across from Burlington Coat Factory. Visit www.campusoutfitters.com for more information.

If your child is not attending private school, from Wal-Mart you’ll want to hop onto I-69 and head north to Ham-ilton Town Center. Hamilton Town Center is filled with stores for children of all ages and at this time of year, the deals are out there! You can also check out www.simon.com and visit the Hamilton Town Center page. There, under “Sales and Offers at Hamilton Town Center” you’ll find special sales and coupons you can use to plan your trip. At Hamilton Town Center you’ll

not only find a Dick’s Sporting Goods for the athlete in the family, but there is a Maurice’s that has great deals on girls and women’s clothing for any size female, as well as The Children’s Place, Old Navy, and American Eagle just to name a few. Remember you aren’t always going to see eye to eye with your child on what clothes to buy. They might want to wear a plaid shirt with neon pants or stripes and checks… whatever their style is, embrace it. After all, they are who they are because you’ve supported and encouraged their creativity through the years. I used to go shopping with mom and then put on a fashion show for my dad as I thought I was going to be a “Glamour Girl” when I grew up, whatever that is. Take that, all of you firefighter and astronaut hopefuls. Boys might not be as keen on the fash-ion show but showing off some new cleats or jerseys is almost as fun.

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who shared with me some great ways to provide a successful school year for your child. Dr. Tighe says, “Success at school starts at home and most kids thrive on structure and respond well to routines that help them organize their days.” She goes on to provide some easy ways you can help your child get into a solid routine at home. She explains, “Studies have shown that students who live in homes with healthy habits, regular routines and

good communication have higher test scores and more academic success. Because sleep is closely tied to the learning process, all parents should start by making sure their child has a bedtime that will provide them with an adequate amount of sleep. Elementary school aged children should be getting 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night, while adolescents need approximately 9.5 hours of sleep a night.” In addition to a full night of rest, Dr. Tighe mentioned,

“Research has shown that kids who get a healthy breakfast in the morning have higher standardized test scores and better behavior in the classroom. Parents should make sure their chil-dren have breakfast every morning. Avoiding sugary cereals and replacing them with healthy proteins and whole grains will ensure that their children will stay satisfied until lunch.” Lastly, parents should be aware that vaccine requirements at some schools have changed for children. Dr. Tighe en-courages you to get your children into their pediatrician or family doctor to make sure their vaccines and physical checkups are up to date. Visit www.geistfamilymedicine.com for more information.

Now you are equipped with some great ways to save money this school year and make the back to school experience a fun and healthy one. Hopefully the summer transition into the school year will be a seamless one for you and your family.


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There is a decent chance that the last few months have left people feeling in the dark about what our govern-ment is doing, and also confused about the direction of the global economy. We’re lucky. We live in Indiana, which

has the highest job growth rate of any state in America. We live in Hamilton County, which has one of the lowest unemployment rates of any county in the country. But it sure feels like there is a storm out there somewhere, and we have to do more than hope it doesn’t hit our house or rock our long term planning.

While I am sure you are doing every-thing you can to protect your career and keep your employment prospects alive, there are a lot of forces that might seem out of your control. Finan-cial contingency plans, such as hav-ing enough saved to cover months of living, are one thing. It is a lot different when it comes to the real estate market or the value of your retirement plan.

There is good news on a few fronts, and in some areas the news is simply less bad than it was. Real estate doesn’t look like it is going to go up anytime soon, but I don’t think we are going to see any more 15-20% annual drops,

either. Five to 10 years from now, the housing market should look a lot bet-ter, though. There is some good news from the bond market. Fixed income prices are up for the year, but as I wrote two months ago, I don’t think the bond market is a safe place to be going forward. This is an opportunity to lock in some gains. In the stock mar-ket, where people have most of their retirement savings, the second quar-ter of 2010 was pretty vicious on the downside. But evidence suggests the worst is over, at least for the intermedi-ate term. The next three to four months should bring some up-trending prices, which will allow investors an opportu-nity to re-assess.

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Finally, a doughnut shop in Geist! Okay, it had to be said… because that is exactly what Bradd Morse has been hearing since he opened Daylight Do-nuts at 116th and Olio Road.

Daylight Donuts is in the small string of shops in front of Kroger tucked in between a dentist’s office and a tanning salon. It was a big hit with students of HSE when it opened just before school let out earlier this year, and has been going strong ever since. Maybe Geist really did need a doughnut shop!

Formerly from Colorado, Morse got the urge to run his own business after

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While researching Daylight Donuts, he learned there were 900 locations across the country, but only one in central In-diana — in Greenwood. “So a Daylight Donuts shop in Geist seemed to be the perfect fit!” says Morse.

“Daylight Donuts are made with a potato flour that is said to be the key to a doughnut with a fluffy, light texture and a great taste. They also want to keep up with the coffee craze by of-fering a variety of coffees, lattes and cappuccinos, as well as juice drinks and sodas.

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recipes to keep those doughnuts as popular as ever, but the doughnut shop decor is up to him. There are comfort-able tables and chairs inside with flat screen TV’s, free WiFi and an outdoor patio for good weather days.

“Doughnut shops are typically for the customer on the go,” says Morse. “But here, you can come with your laptop and stay a while.”

There’s a good selection of dough-nuts to choose from, too. In addition to cake, glazed and French cruller doughnuts (79¢), they offer “Fancies” such as bismarks, long johns, twists and jelly toppers (89¢). More tasty temptations include apple fritters, pine cones, bear claws, and cinnamon rolls ($1.09), and specialty items such as sticky buns, apple cobbler and sausage rolls ($1.79).

Bradd enjoys changing the colors on the sprinkled doughnuts to match school colors as he gets more involved in community and school events. “The kids really like it!” says Morse.

So, if you have not checked out Day-light Donuts, it may be time to stop in and get some bear claws and coffee for the family. There now is a doughnut shop in Geist, and as their “to go” box says… it is something to crow about!

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Cat Bouwkamp, a local Fishers resi-dent, started fencing almost six years ago. Her first experience with fencing was with me, in the YMCA Fishers beginner’s fencing class that meets every Saturday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. She spent the first five years of her fencing career as an able bodied fencer. But the past year has really allowed her

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When I was kid, there were a lot of rules in our house. My father had a workshop in the basement, so his list of no no’s was a great deal longer than Mom’s: paint thinner is not a beverage; a band saw is not a musical instrument; a blow torch is not a hair dryer.

Mom did have one rule that she was adamant about. You were never to slice a Thomas’ English Muffin with a knife. Instead, the product was to be carefully pried apart with a fork, so that both halves revealed their celebrated nooks and crannies. Then a careful toasting produced the legendary ideal crunch.

As any muffin maven knows, the jag-ged terrain provides a nesting place for butter, cream cheese or jam. My father did not share the view that a sliced muffin is a muffin maligned. He routinely hacked away at Thomas with a kitchen knife and when Joan found

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I still don’t know the difference be-tween a nook and a cranny. However, I always figured that the 75-year-old recipe for this highly touted topography was a carefully guarded corporate se-cret, not unlike the undisclosed ingredi-ents of Coca Cola. Or what part of the chicken a McNugget really is.

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So you’ve decided to open a small business. You’ve got an idea for a product or service, a little money in the bank, and marked that unused spare bedroom off limits to the kids. Now what do you do? Well, that depends. Each business is different, but there are a few steps that almost every aspiring entrepreneur should consider:

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“Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution,” ac-cording to Wikipedia.

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CSAs operate on different arrange-ments: Some farms offer a single product, while others offer a diver-sity of seasonal produce. Some team up with other farms and offer a full spectrum of food such as eggs, meat, preserves, milk, baked goods and more.

Michael Richert, 40, a Geist Farmers Market Certified Organic Farmer, was introduced to that concept a few years ago by his Chicago friend, Daniel Phillips. Now partners, they are cur-rently in their second year of CSA practice. Their first year brought them seven members; this year they have grown to twenty. The membership fee is $500 a year, and entitles members to one basket of fresh produce from the Richert/Phillips Farm for twenty weeks during the growing season.

Michael and Daniel encourage potential members of the Richert/Phillips Farm CSA to ask lots of ques-tions. “It’s important to have realistic expectations,” Michael explained. “If customers are not used to eating fresh produce daily, they might end up with wasted food. At the same time, those who are used to eating seasonally should not expect all of their produce to come from CSA.”

Michael said that he always discusses in detail what the weekly basket might contain and makes sure their CSA members understand the policy completely.

Although members are not yet in-volved in the process of growing and picking produce, it might be con-sidered as a future option if enough people express interest.

For more information on CSAs, stop by the Richert/Phillips Farm booth at the Geist Farmers Market, located at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8115 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis (open every Thursday from 2:30-6:30 p.m.).

Supporting Local Farmers Through CSAs


Daniel Richert of the Richert/Phillips Farm supports other local farmers by partici-pating in a CSA. Individuals and families advance money to local farmers to cover their costs and receive shares of produce from their farm in return.


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Sweet potatoes represent an excellent choice for a side dish to any of your favorite entrees. These naturally sweet tasting vegetables are high in beta-car-otene, vitamin C, potassium, antioxi-dants and fiber.

According to nutritionists at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the sweet potato ranks number one in nutrition among all vegetables. The sweet potato outscored the sec-ond place vegetable by 101 points. Yes that’s right, a baked potato ranks

second with a score of 83, followed by spinach with a score of 76. (These points are derived according to content of dietary fiber, naturally occurring sugars and complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.)

Besides being helpful for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon, sweet potatoes are also benefi-cial for diabetics, as they help stabilize blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes digest slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar so you feel fuller for a longer period of time. Certainly, sweet

potatoes deserve recognition all year long — not just around the holidays!

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes• ½ cup olive oil• 1 tsp. salt• ½ to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, • depending on your tastes½ tsp. dried basil• ½ tsp. onion powder• ¼ tsp. oregano•

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray. Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut into coins. In a large bowl, add oil and spices and blend well. Place coins into spicy oil mixture, coating pieces well. Pour into roasting pan. Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until desired consistency (ranging from crunchy to fork-tender).

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Clean Water Tips for Geist ResidentsAlthough the Geist Lake Coalition (GLC) is the official local organization that is committed to providing safe, responsible recreational use of the lake, individual Geist residents can also help keep the lake clean by following these easy (and free) tips:• Don’t over-fertilize your lawn.

Residential fertilizer use is a primary contributing factor to overloading nutrients in the reservoir.

• Ask for phosphorus-free fertilizer. When your lawn requires treating, request a formula that doesn’t have phosphorus – a nutrient your lawn and the reservoir don’t need. If you apply fertilizer yourself, don’t apply before anticipated rain.

• Take care with lawn waste. Grass clippings and fallen leaves increase the nutrient load of the water. Dis-pose of such waste properly. Do not blow grass clippings or leaves into the street, since they clog up the storm drains that eventually flow into the lake.

• Use phosphorus-free detergent. Geist-friendly products are available in most stores.

If you would like to find out more about how you can help keep local waters clean, or you would like to get involved in the GLC, visit www.geist-watershed.com.


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July 4th, 2010

Geist Neighbors,

This year marked a very successful 2nd annual “Blast on the Bridge at Geist” - the weather was great and a huge crowd enjoyed

the fun! Thanks to Marty Miller of Mad Bomber Fireworks, the show was awesome! Big thanks to Scott Foster at Eddy’s and

Miller Coors/Monarch Beverage, these businesses and all the supporting organizations and community-minded sponsors

deserve your thanks and your patronage. Without them and the time given by all our volunteers, this wonderful community event

would not be possible! A special thank you for the support of our fire, safety and enforcement entities who operate as a team to

insure the well being of all who attend this awesome Independence Day celebration.

Giving thanks extends to all the homeowners that generously donated this year, we are thankful for your support and your

understanding that we are dependent on your contributions. The 4th of July celebration at Geist is fully funded by generous

contributions and every single dollar makes a difference. We thank all of our contributors who feel passionately about our

community and the importance of giving back. You should be proud of the part you play in making this event a reality.

For those that didn’t contribute this year, we have a personal plea for your participation. This is a great event and we would love

to have you join the long list of generous supporters. Please consider supporting us in 2011. We also continue to raise funds for

this year’s fireworks and all of the Geist Lake Coalition’s initiatives. So if you enjoyed this year’s show, it is not too late - please

consider donating this year as well.

As you can imagine, this volunteer-run and donation-funded event takes a village and a lot of Puccini’s pizza to pull off. We also

need to continue to work together to ensure it is possible next year. We look forward to welcoming all of our 2010 supporters

back. We also look forward to new supporters and volunteers who want to join the fun for the first time in 2011!

Thanks to years of unwavering effort by co-founding board members and past President’s of the Coalition, Ed Villanyi and Scott

Rodgers. To our newest board member and treasurer, Bob Grennes. Special thanks to Lorene Graves, Kim & Dave Irish, Kelly

McClure, Susan Jones, Tom Boyd and Sean Lewis for the important roles they all played to make this year’s event a success.

Big thanks to Tom Britt and his atGeist magazine for supporting the Coalition and many other community events throughout the

year.

For a complete list of our contributors, supporters, volunteers and important information about the Coalition’s mission, activities,

and ways to make a financial donation.. please visit: www.GeistLake.org

See you at Geist!

Warmest Regards,

Brian HallPresidentGeist Lake Coalition

Event Chair, Blast on the Bridge at Geist

The Geist Lake Coalition (GLC) was established in 2000 and is a nonprofit coalition of neighborhoods surrounding the Geist Reservoir. The

GLC effects positive change and community action, it is managed by volunteers who are passionate about the safety, water quality, property

values and enjoyment of this fragile public resource.

P.O. Box 103, FIshers IN 46038

View photos and videos from GeistTV by visiting atGeist.com


July 4th, 2010

Geist Neighbors,

This year marked a very successful 2nd annual “Blast on the Bridge at Geist” - the weather was great and a huge crowd enjoyed

the fun! Thanks to Marty Miller of Mad Bomber Fireworks, the show was awesome! Big thanks to Scott Foster at Eddy’s and

Miller Coors/Monarch Beverage, these businesses and all the supporting organizations and community-minded sponsors

deserve your thanks and your patronage. Without them and the time given by all our volunteers, this wonderful community event

would not be possible! A special thank you for the support of our fire, safety and enforcement entities who operate as a team to

insure the well being of all who attend this awesome Independence Day celebration.

Giving thanks extends to all the homeowners that generously donated this year, we are thankful for your support and your

understanding that we are dependent on your contributions. The 4th of July celebration at Geist is fully funded by generous

contributions and every single dollar makes a difference. We thank all of our contributors who feel passionately about our

community and the importance of giving back. You should be proud of the part you play in making this event a reality.

For those that didn’t contribute this year, we have a personal plea for your participation. This is a great event and we would love

to have you join the long list of generous supporters. Please consider supporting us in 2011. We also continue to raise funds for

this year’s fireworks and all of the Geist Lake Coalition’s initiatives. So if you enjoyed this year’s show, it is not too late - please

consider donating this year as well.

As you can imagine, this volunteer-run and donation-funded event takes a village and a lot of Puccini’s pizza to pull off. We also

need to continue to work together to ensure it is possible next year. We look forward to welcoming all of our 2010 supporters

back. We also look forward to new supporters and volunteers who want to join the fun for the first time in 2011!

Thanks to years of unwavering effort by co-founding board members and past President’s of the Coalition, Ed Villanyi and Scott

Rodgers. To our newest board member and treasurer, Bob Grennes. Special thanks to Lorene Graves, Kim & Dave Irish, Kelly

McClure, Susan Jones, Tom Boyd and Sean Lewis for the important roles they all played to make this year’s event a success.

Big thanks to Tom Britt and his atGeist magazine for supporting the Coalition and many other community events throughout the

year.

For a complete list of our contributors, supporters, volunteers and important information about the Coalition’s mission, activities,

and ways to make a financial donation.. please visit: www.GeistLake.org

See you at Geist!

Warmest Regards,

Brian HallPresidentGeist Lake Coalition

Event Chair, Blast on the Bridge at Geist

The Geist Lake Coalition (GLC) was established in 2000 and is a nonprofit coalition of neighborhoods surrounding the Geist Reservoir. The

GLC effects positive change and community action, it is managed by volunteers who are passionate about the safety, water quality, property

values and enjoyment of this fragile public resource.

P.O. Box 103, FIshers IN 46038

Tom Britt (center) of GeistTV interviewed spectators on the bridge, including Steve King (left) and Zuriellah Halleiruz

(right) who gave Steve and Tom their first and only belly dancing lesson.

(Above) Boat parade grand marshall Luke Andritsch sits on the shoulders

of his dad, Todd. (Left) Indianapo-lis Colts stadium announcer Mike

Jansen emceed the event. (Below) One of the many additions to this year’s festivities: balloon animals

and face painting for the kids.

Students from the Indy Ski School put on a show.

With the bridge closed earlier this year, people arrived earlier

and were treated to a festival-like atmosphere. Greenfield Skydivers descended on the bridge, the last of which was pulling the American flag.


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Guitar / Music Lessons Here in Geist Local professional with 40 years of teaching and performing experience has openings for students all ages. I have taught 100’s of people how to play and made sure they all have fun while they learn. Currently my students range in age from 8 to 54. You’ll get a thorough musical education while playing the songs you’re interested in. Whatever style, be it Rock, Blues, Jazz or Country, I can show you the techniques and tricks to accomplish your goals. Lessons are $20 per 1/2 hour. For more information contact Larry Baker at (317) 523-3120

Becky’s Home Daycare My normal hours are M-F 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you need an earlier start than that we can work something out. I have been doing daycare for 20 years and been in my home for over 12 years. I do project and circle time daily and read books with the kids. I provide breakfast,

lunch, and 2 great snacks daily. Thank you and good luck find-ing that right person for your child. Rate $115 Full time, $30 part time. Age: 1 year and up.Becky, cookiesforkids@ sbcglobal.net 317-823-3703

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Free Baby Hamsters We have beautiful “black bear” baby Syrian hamsters in need of homes. We accidentally purchased a pregnant female and now have 10 pups in need of homes. They are 4 weeks old and will be ready for adoption the weekend of 7/9/10. Contact Kristi at [email protected] or call 577-8419.

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