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Page 1: February 2011 Geist Community Newsletter

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R

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Auto, Boat & Aircraft Detailing

Call the King Today!317-841-9788

YOUR SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING CLEAN!

WINDOW TINT

AUTHORIZED DEALERAND CERTIFIED INSTALLATION

[email protected] 9700 Hague Rd., Indianapolis, IN

(Located 1 block North of 96th street on Hague Rd. between Indiana Oxygen and the Marriott Hotel)

WINDOW TINT

AUTHORIZED DEALER AND CERTIFIED INSTALLATION

COMPLETE AUTO AND BOAT REPAIR & RESTORATION OF:

MINOR DENTS & SCRATCHES • WHEELSUPHOLSTERY • GELCOAT

On the Lake/At Your Dock Services Available

10% OFFOn any King of Clean

ServicesNot valid with any other offer. Expires 4/30/11

317-841-9788 • 9700 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN

Auto, Boat & Aircraft Detailing

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contents 4 LawrenceChamberMembershipDirectory

CominginMarchby Tom Britt

6 InvestinYourNest:AnOfficeMakeoverby Pat Carlini

10 LemonadeDayJumpStartsEntrepreneurCareersforLocalChildrenby Mindy Fleming

14 St.SimonWellnessProgramBenefitsfromGeistHalfMarathonProceedsby Julie Vincent

16 LifeattheCellularLevelby Dick Wolfsie

19 HowtoBuildaCashPileby Keenan Hauke

22 Pizzology–ThePlaceforPizzaby Reid Duffy

26 AreaWomenGainPhilanthropicEducationThroughWomen’sFundOptionsProgramby Julie Vincent

28 BitesforBytesFundraideratSt.Simonby Tom Britt

34 FishersSalonOwnerisStylisttotheStarsby Pat Carlini

36 PerfectPartySpotsforSt.Patrick’sDayby Janet C. Striebel

40 DiscoveryBall–AWorthyCauseby Julie Vincent

also...20 “QueenforaDay”Nomination44 ProfessionalServices45 ClassifiedAds46 AdvertisersDirectory

Shop Local: Help our local economy by shopping local. Advertising supporters of the Geist Community Newsletter offset the costs of publication and mailing, keeping this publication free. Show your appreciation by thanking them with your business.

Contributing Writers:Pat Carlini, Mindy Fleming, Keenan Hauke, Janet C. Striebel, Julie Vincent, Dick Wolfsie

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 36097 Indianapolis, IN 46236-0097 Phone: (317) 823-5060 Fax: (317) 536-3030

The Geist Community Newsletter is published by Britt Interactive, LLC and written for and by local Geist area residents. Newsletters are distributed via direct mail to nearly 13,500 Geist area homeowners and businesses each month. For more information, visit www.atGeist.com.

Publisher & Sales: Tom Britt [email protected] (317) 496-3599

Sales Associate:Jenien Beach [email protected] (317) 513-6710

Accounting: Jeanne Britt [email protected] (317) 823-5060

Managing Editor: J. Andy Murphy [email protected]

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Dunkin Donuts 823-0084

10930 Pendleton Pike

Eads Murray & Pugh, P.C. 536-2565

9515 E. 59th Street, Suite B

Ed Potts Agency, Inc. 579-0444

7383 N. Shadeland Ave.

Edward Jones Investments

Fall Creek 842-1189

9745 Fall Creek Rd., Suite 800

Shadeland 842-3375

7379 N Shadeland Ave.

Elite Beverages 823-8791

5780 Sunyside Road

ESRG (Employer Support of the Guard

& Reserves) 247-3548

2002 S. Holt Road, Building 8

eTapestry.com Inc. 336-3827 X 223

6170 W. Airport Blvd., Ste. 120

Express Employment Professionals

5060 E. 62nd Street 251-3608

Fall Creek Family Medicine, PC

9560 E. 59th Street 621-1700

Family Leisure 823-4448

11811 Pendleton Pike

Family Tire & Auto Center 826-8770

5801 N. German Church Road

FC Tucker Co. 841-8880

9930 Geist Crossing Drive

FedEx Office 823-5766

10635 Pendleton Pike, Suite C-6

Financial Center (FCFCU) 916-6151

7101 E. 56th Street

Flagstar Bank 549-3840

9050 E. 56th Street

Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary

5215 N. Shadeland Ave. 562-0145

Forum Credit Union 841-6722

5760 Sunnyside Road

Ft. Harrison Reuse Authority 377-3400

9120 Otis Ave., Suite # 200

Ft. Harrison State Park Inn

(The Garrison) 543-9592

6002 N. Post Road

Geist Self Storage 823-2500

11575 Fox Road, Suite 150

Geist Sertoma 842-8423

11050 Presbyterian Drive, Box #142

George’s Neighborhood Grill 577-1600

6935 B Lake Plaza Dr., Suite B12-B15

Great Seats Co. 547-8497

5670 Caito Drive, Suite 160

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

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Membership Directory

Just like your favorite coffee shop or grocery store, Community Physicians of Indiana

practices and Community Health Pavilions are right there in your neighborhood. In fact,

they’re practically around every corner, giving you quick access to primary care, imaging,

lab, sports medicine and more. Call 800-777-7775 to schedule a free Get Acquainted

Visit with a CPI pediatrician, OB/GYN, family practice or internal medicine physician.

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Chef Suzanne Inc. 823-5908

www.chefsuzanne.com

Private chef, both private and corporate

catering. Located in the Sterrett Center, we

deliver anywhere! Childrens’ menus, too.

Chiro 1st Chiropractic 898-5800

11020 E. 10th Street

Circle City Pest Control 547-1308

5747 N. Post Rd

Citizens Gas & Coke Utility 927-4347

2020 N. Meridian Street

City of Lawrence 545-6191

9001 E. 59th Street

Clearwater Commons 849-2244

4519 East 82nd Street

Club Z! Tutoring 626-0086

www.ClubZTutoring.com

Club Z! is the world’s largest one-on-one

in-home tutoring program. Help your

children reach their potential!

Cohron’s Manufactured Homes, Inc.

9622 Pendleton Pike 897-1043

Collision Solutions 823-9154

10520 Pendleton Pike

Comfort Master 546-2665

4539 N. Shadeland Ave.

Community Health Network 355-2325

www.ecommunity.com

Home of the MSDLT health and wellness

center at Ft. Ben, opening in April 2011.

Staffed by certified family practice doctors.

Companion Animal Hospital 823-1100

10840 Pendleton Pike

Continental Broadcast -

WEDJ-FM / WSYW-AM 924-1071

1800 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 601

Copies Plus, LLC 545-5083

5845 Lawton Loop East Drive, Suite 201

Coughlin Chiropractic 495-9882

5680 Caito Dr., Suite 105

Costco Wholesale 558-1488

6110 E. 86th Street

Craig, Kelley & Faultless 545-1760

5845 Lawton Loop East Drive, Suite 150

Cripe Architects & Engineers 844-6777

3939 Priority Way South Drive, Suite 400

Crossroads of America Council, BSA

7125 Fall Creek Road North 813-7057

Crown Trophy 352-0345

1311 North Shadeland, Suite A

Culligan International 591-9999

6901 East 38th Street

DeJoan Jewelry 275-2424

9105 E. 56th Street, Suite G

Deputy Printing Company 547-0741

8010 E. 46th Street

Donatos Pizza 823-3025

5805 Sunnyside Road

SUZ A NNE ROCK WELL

317.823.5908 www.ChefSuzanne.com [email protected]

P R I V A T E C H E F S E R V I C E S

www.clubztutoring.com

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Membership Directory

COMMUN I T Y NEWSLE T T ER 4 FEBRUARY 2011

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Invest in your

AN OFFICE MAKEOVER

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R 6 F E B R UA R Y 2011

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www.thebakeryatgeist.com 8150 Oaklandon Rd., Suite 114

317-723-3879

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With this ad, cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 4/3/11

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Open Monday through Friday 4 PM | Saturday 11:30 AM | Sunday 10 AM

Reservations accepted | Family Friendly | Entire menu available for to-go

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For leasing information contact Jennifer Costa (847) 574-3304

PINE TREE COMMERCIAL REALT Y www.pinetreecommercial.com

G E I S T S T A T I O NOn the Northwest Corner of Fox and Oaklandon Roads

FREE HAIRCUTwith any color or highlight on

your first visit with Carme.Valid thru 3/31/11

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(317) 826-4920Stop in for lunch, dinner or our unforgettable breakfast!

R E S TAU R A N T

www.atlincolnsquare.com

Todd M Hollowell Agency(317) 826-7900

[email protected]

07497 4/10

Now accepting new patients – adults and children!

Call 317-621-1111

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Has your stylist left our staff? Need someone new? Meet Kiley!

E U R O P E A N S T Y L E B A K E R Y

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Sat: 7:30am to 4pmSun: 7:30am to 1pm

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coupons must be presented at time of service. Coupons cannot be combined with other dis-counts or offers. Advertised offers are not valid on commercial or construction projects. Expires3/31/11. AG0211 HVAC License #: H0002400 Plumbing License #: CO50800249

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$100 OFF Any Water Heater– or –

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The UPS Store®

NORTH GEIST

116th & Olio (by Kroger)Fishers, IN 46037

578-0094 Tel578-0394 Faxwww.theupsstorelocal.com/5100

More than your Average P.O. Box...

A real street address Package acceptance from

all carriers

Call in MailCheck 24-hour access Email package notification

3 Months FREE!

6 Months FREE!

(with 6 month mailbox rental)

V I S I T O N E O F O U R T W O C O N V E N I E N T G E I S T L O C A T I O N S

SOUTH GEIST

79th & Fall Creek (by Kroger)9801 Fall Creek RoadIndianapolis, IN 46256

577-8266 [email protected] www.theupsstorelocal.com/2624

(with 12 month mailbox rental)

Offer valid on new agreements only. Contact one of the 2 Geist stores for details. Offer ends 3/31/2011.

Used Kawai Uprights from $ 2988 Used Kawai Studio from $ 2988 Used Yamaha Console from $ 1688Used Yamaha Grands from $ 5988Digital Pianos from $ 488Used Pianos from $ 788New Consoles from $ 2188New Grands from $ 5688Used Grands from $ 2988 5 Used Steinways to Choose from!

INDIANA’S LARGEST COLLECTION OF HANDCRAFTED EUROPEAN PIANOS

Great PianosGreat Prices!

PLAYER GRANDS, CONSOLES, DIGITAL PIANOS

Piano Solutions

290 West Carmel Drive Carmel, IN

Just south of the Palladium on West Carmel Drive

317-582-1946

Over 200 pianos in stock!

Financing Available

HOURS: MON-SAT 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM www.pianosolutions.net

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Your Professional & Hassle-Free Auto Buying Experience.

If so, we can help! We work for you and will assist you with your search. We do all the research and negotiating for you, saving time and money. Contact us today to find the car of your dreams.

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R 16 F E B R UA R Y 2011

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•kids eat free•and they can enjoy Scotty’s Playhousekids play area

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Heating and Air Conditioning

Locally Owned and Operated since 1986

Great service, professional staff and resonable prices!

Call us Today at 317-585-8981

www.actionairfishers.comOwners John and Kandie Dinger and Gary Sylvester

CENTURY 21 [email protected]

K I M S E L L S I N D Y. Offer Accepted!

12476 TALON CREST DRIVE$379,000 Better than new, energy star home with upscale finishes in Fishers! From gleaming hardwoods to the gourmet kitchen, the attention to detail will amaze you. The open, flowing floorplan features a formal LR & DR, large GR w/gas frplc, kit w/granite & stainless applcs, and a finished basement. Upper level boasts a luxurious master suite w/spa-like bath and WIC along w/3 addt’l BR’s, each with bath access & a convenient laundry. Why build when you could just move into this great home!CREATING FRIENDSHIPS ONE HOME AT A TIME.

KIM CARPENTER

New Listing!

12534 CLEARVIEW LANE$133,900 Welcome home to this well maintained 3BR ranch in Bradford Creek. If move-in ready is what you are looking for, then look no further. As you enter the home, you are drawn in by the open floor plan & amazed at the updates, the pride of ownership shines thru. This split BR plan allows for great entertaining or everyday living. The relaxing deck overlooking the spacious rear yard is the envy of the neighbors & rivals those of more expensive homes! Come, visit, you’ll want to call it home!

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Your Certified Family Law Specialist

Mary Wisehart

AttorneyPhillips

P.O. Box 7016 | Fishers, IN 46037 | [email protected] | www.phillipsattorneysinc.com

- Divorce (custody, child support, visitation)

- Legal Separations- Wills, Trusts & Estate

Administration- Post-Marital

Agreements- Probate- Adoption- Parent Coordinator- Mediation

Mary Wisehart PhillipsCertified Family Law Specialist, Civil Mediator, Family Law, Mediator

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Queen“QUEEN FOR A DAY” NOMINATION FORM

Queen

All entries must be received by

March 11, 2001

ENTER BY BY MARCH 11, 2011

THE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECEIVE SOME VERY SPECIAL TREATS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS:• Complimentary hairstyle, makeup session and spa manicure from

Harbor Spa and Salon

• New outfit from Yaprak Designs & Boutique

• Dinner for two from Michael’s Southshore Restaurant

• House cleaning from Krystal Kleen

• and more surprises!!

NOMINATE TODAY!

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Do you know of a special woman who stands out from the rest and deserves a luxurious day of royal treatment?

Nominate your “Queen for a Day” candidate by visiting

www.atGeist.com and clicking on the “Queen for a Day” icon,

or by completing and mailing in the nomination form below.

Winner to be profiled in the May Issue!

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WHY SHOULD YOUR NOMINEE BE “QUEEN FOR A DAY”? (100 words or less)

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GEIST LOCATION 11701 Fox Road (317) 823-1414

(Located in the Marsh Shopping Center)

WE ARE YOUR TRAINED PET NUTRITION EXPERTS!

1/2 OFF ON ONE SELF-SERVE

DOG WASH($6 value) You must bring in this coupon.

Valid at Geist location only. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 4/1/2011

Locally Owned Celebrating 20 Years in the Indianapolis Area

We are proud to work closely with Robin’s Nest of Indy Mother Cat and Abandoned Litter Rescue. Come to Speck’s to adopt your new

furry family member! www.robinsnestindy.org

Pork Chomps (made with baked pork skin)

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREEExpires 4/1/2011

“SPECKTACULAR” WILD BIRD SEED PRICING! LOWEST PRICES AROUND!

Mon Tu Th Fri: 7:30am – 5:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30am – 7pm

Saturday: 8am – 4pm

Closed Sunday

13894 E. 96th St. • Fisherswww.coopertiresatgeist.com

Any Auto Repair or MaintenanceCoupon must be presented at time of service.

We will match or beat any “off the lot” tire prices

from any of our competitors!

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Now through March 4th, we’re pleased to offer our 31-month Smart Savers CD.* In addition to earning a competitive

interest rate, you’ll feel right at home with our community-minded approach to banking. We’ve built extra services into

our Hamilton County banking centers, such as the Loose Change X-change, our no-fee coin counter. Plus our customers

have free usage of our community rooms and WiFi. And, investing through Ameriana means you can

trust your money is being reinvested in the central Indiana community. Just as it always has since 1890.

OUR BRANCHES.B ut it does inB ut it does inB ut it does in

MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES.

*Limited time offer. For new customers, minimum deposit of $5,000 required. For current customers, minimum deposit of $2,000, not already on deposit at Ameriana, or an Ameriana checking account is required. Maximum deposit of $250,000 per household.Offer good to Indiana residents only. Annual Percentage Yield is accurate as of 1/31/11. Penalty for early withdrawal. Early withdrawal penalty will reduce earnings. Public entities, sole proprietorships and businesses are not eligible for this account. Member FDIC

FISHERS / OL IO RD & 116th / 863-3177

WESTFIELD / SR 32 & CAREY RD/867-7740

CARMEL / MICHIGAN & 106th / 429-1567

APY1.751.751.75%%%31-MONTH*

SmartSavers

CDameriana.com

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Ten years. Two hundred fifty area women. Donations totaling $450,000 to help women and girls in central Indiana. Now those are some impressive stats. It’s all about women owning their own businesses, learning how they can give back to their communities and then doing it!

You’re probably familiar with the Women’s Fund. If not, it was founded in 1996 and is a special interest fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Its mission is threefold: one, to be the expert resource for researching, compiling and communicating issues impacting women and girls in central Indiana; two, to create options and opportunities for women and girls by awarding grants to organizations who serve them; and three, to engage and educate current and potential women donors.

That third mission is being accomplished, in a big way, through the Women’s Fund OPTIONS Program. OPTIONS is a philanthropic education program geared toward women ages 25 to 45 who want to find out more about the needs of area women and girls and then do their part to help. It’s a year-long program involving a class of 20 women who meet once a month. They participate in classroom sessions and site visits to organizations that serve women and girls. Each participant makes a contribution of at least $250, and at the end of the year, the group works together to distribute the funds as they see fit. But it doesn’t stop there. Each year means another group of 20 entrepreneurial and influential women sets out to give back to their communities in ways that meet area needs and mesh with individual passions.

Jennifer Pope Baker is director of the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana and is responsible for all aspects of the multi-million dollar endowment. She is also involved on a national level with planning and presentation for the Women’s Funding Network. She was named an Indianapolis Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient in 2002.

“I think women are seeking ways to engage in their

communities in a thoughtful and meaningful way, and it’s clear our OPTIONS participants want to become strategic philanthropists,” Jennifer said. “I have been with the Women’s Fund for more than 12 years and I am thankful for the privilege of helping donors find joy in their giving.”

Jennifer says the program educates the class about current women’s issues and needs, as well as organizations that serve those needs, and then guides participants through the development of a strategic personal giving plan. She says there are significantly more women currently seeking to participate in OPTIONS than the program can accommodate,

a true sign of its success and the “high-quality experience our donors have with the Women’s Fund.”

“OPTIONS really opened my eyes to the needs of our community,” said Kari Strolberg, owner of Eventful Marketing Solutions. “It’s one thing to read about an organization or a particular issue affecting women and girls. It’s another

Area Women Gain Philanthropic Education Through Women’s Fund OPTiOns ProgramBy Julie Vincent

Kari Strolberg

Jennifer Pope Baker, director of the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana

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“We value our relationship with each patient and aim to provide exceptional personalized

service and dermatologic care.”

(317) 849-6600

CHRISTINE KUHN, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist

9865 E. 116TH ST., SUITE 200 FISHERS, INDIANA 46037www.northsidederm.com

Call us today to schedule an appointment!

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BENEFITING THE SCHOOL’S TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

BY TOM BRITT

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Special thanks to Ginovus, Larry and Katie Gigerich, for their generous sponsorship.

all attendees must be over 21 years of age.

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www.ciocenter.com

317.773.4301

C O M P R E H E N S I V E O R T H O P E D I C C A R E

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Vice Principal of St. Simon the Apostle School, Laura Mates, talks about the upcoming Bites for Bytes fundraiser and invites the greater Geist community to attend. (Length 1:57 min.)

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