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If granted, a survey let-2. ter will be sent to each impacted postal customer requesting a “yes” or “no” vote.

If the majority of house-3. holds want the change, the change will be granted. If not, the zip codes will stay the same.

“The process is fairly demo-cratic,” added Yates. “Resi-dents do have a say in the outcome.”

A simple majority of re-spondents will determine the result of the entire area.

“If we only receive 50 sur-veys out of 1,000 and 26 of them are against the change, the request will be denied.”

Authorities confi rmed that if the petition is denied or overturned by the resident surveys, Fishers would have to wait 10 years to resubmit a petition and try again.

No timeline was given on when residents should expect a decision from the USPS. Sign up for daily alerts on atGeist.com.

Zip codes around Geist Reservoir in Indiana-polis (46256), McCords-ville (46055), and Fortville (46040) shown here could become part of Fishers (46037).

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Postal offi cials confi rmed today that the Town of Fishers has formally requested that the United States Postal Service (USPS) change the zip codes of the soon-to-be-annexed Geist homes. As of January 1, 2010, the 2,000 plus homes in the unincorporated areas of Fall Creek Township will of-fi cially be within the Town of Fishers after a four-year legal battle.

“The Town of Fishers has submitted a request to change all the zip codes within their town limits to 46037,” said Kim Yates, a spokesperson for the postal service.

Currently, the unincorporated areas affected include Mc-Cordsville (46055), Fortville (46040), and even Indianapolis (46256) zip codes around Geist Reservoir. If the change is made, all addresses would change to Fishers and would most likely share the 46037 zip code.

The process of changing zip codes is time consuming and includes the input of the residents affected.

The USPS District Offi ce will study the impacts of the 1. change, including the work load of each post offi ce af-fected. They will then render a decision as to whether to grant or deny the request.

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You might have heard of Jeff Knurek from the clas-sic Jumble puzzle which happens to appear in over 600 newspapers around the world. Each Jumble requires the unscrambling of words

to solve the clue presented in the cartoon. Knurek creates the drawings while his partner, Mike Argirion, is responsible for the words for this classic brainteaser that has been around for about fi fty-fi ve years.

Living in the Geist area, Knurek represents a very busy and interesting man with quite a creative imagination branching out into many different areas. During our interview, I was surprised to learn something even more amazing about him with every new answer to my questions.

A couple years ago, Knurek replaced Henri Arnold as the Jumble cartoonist. Up until this time, Knurek had worked on the drawings for many of the Jumble brands in the “minor leagues” before landing this reputable spot.

Knurek also is co-creator along with creative partner, David L. Hoyt, of the puzzle, Word Roundup found in USA Today, as well as a syndicated puzzle based on the classic word game, Boggle, called Boggle BrainBusters. Jeff’s puzzle in-ventions include several variations of Jumble found online at Jumble.com. If that’s not enough, he is even moving into the realm of creating games for iPhone.

In addition, Knurek partners with a magician in Las Vegas. His name is Mac King. Jeff serves as the Licensing Direc-tor for Mac’s “Magic in a Minute” children’s magic line of tricks, books, kits and promotions. Knurek is excited about releasing Mac’s new book, titled Scout Magic, coincid-ing with the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America. Knurek is working to have Mac perform at the Boy Scout National Jamboree in July. This new book, due out in Febru-ary, can now be pre-purchased on Amazon.com.

Knurek fulfi lls another interesting role—toy and game inventor. His most popular game is titled, “What’s in Ned’s Head?” which is geared toward ages four and up.

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Soon, the Target stores will be promoting “What’s in Ned’s Head?” This popular game has received several parenting awards. Also, many schools are using this game as a secon-dary bonus to their classrooms and as an adjunct to speech therapy.

Besides being known as a lighthearted, creative cartoonist, licensing director and game inventor, perhaps Knurek wishes to be remembered as one who fulfi lled a brotherly duty for his cousin who suffers from polycystic kidney disease. When he fi rst found out about his cousin’s prognosis seven years ago, Knurek foresaw the inevitable need for a kidney transplant in his cousin’s future. Knurek knew deep within his heart that he wanted to be the one to step up and serve this man, Bobby Keedy, whom he had grown up with as neighbors and playmates. Keedy has always been like a big brother to Knurek as he is seven years older. Throughout their childhood they would play games and bring out the most competitive spirit in one another.

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It’s not surprising then that Knurek attended the Uni-versity of Michigan while Keedy attended a major rival, Michigan State. When Knurek initially announced to his wife, Kathy Kent-Knurek, about wanting to donate his kidney, she warned him that his chances were slim, especially since he didn’t even know his own blood type yet. Kathy, a pediatric nurse practi-tioner, once worked in an organ bank, and knew of the com-plications involved with this major undertaking.

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transplant was that the hospital setting was on Knurek’s turf at the University of Michi-gan. Knurek laughs as he proudly sums up the operation with his cousin, Keedy, “He’s now got a little Wol-verine in him.”

Knurek admits that it was Keedy who truly inspired him to become a game in-ventor because Keedy would often come over to Knurek’s home as a kid and play games with his family for hours. Their childhood refl ects an enthusiastic intensity within all their games.

“Playing Euchre was a full contact sport,” recalls Knurek who claims that Keedy brought an unforget-table passion to every game. This competitive ardor has deeply inspired Knurek’s desire to create games that help him resonate back to his most positive childhood memories.

Knurek and his wife, Kathy, have two children: a daugh-ter named Sydney, who is 10 years old and a son named

Cameron who is 8 years old. Knurek brags about how both of his kids show early signs of remarkable creativity. He leaves us with what he hopes to instill in his children:

“I want to let them know that they can do anything they want. My donating a kidney was all about doing the right thing, even though it wasn’t necessarily the easiest, and that anything is possible.”


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El Bodegon offers a wide range of dishes to choose from with a diverse tapas selection, which are essentially appetiz-ers. There is also a unique selection of full dinner portions that will leave your taste buds wanting more. The term tapas, as the popular thinking goes, actually originates from the medieval times when travelers would stop at a roadside inn for a small snack and drink to go and would get a jug of wine, which was typically covered by a piece of bread com-monly referred to a tapa. The tapa served as a temporary lid to protect the liquid from the dust and dirt that would fl y up from the road along the rest of their journey. Another story goes that tapas originated from a royal mandate that re-quired some kind of small snack, such as a piece of bread, to be served with meals to prevent people from getting drunk off of the wine that was served in place of water, since the sanitary conditions were not what they are now.

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Finally, there is an authentic Spanish/Latin American restaurant and supermercado in the Greater Indianapolis area. El Bodegon, which is located at 8510 E. 96th Street in Suite D (near Walmart), opened in Fishers a month ago. It has already found its niche and is on its

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Windermere residents Sanni and Tim Toby stand in front of their new purchase, Mama Bear’s Cafe & Bakery.

By Tom Britt

Five years after purchasing Mama Bear’s Cafe & Bakery, Jaye McCormick has sold the popular coffee shop to Win-dermere residents Tim and Sanni Toby.

Jaye’s husband, Gary, was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis (a chronic infl ammatory muscle disease with no cure) over 10 years ago and requires more help getting ready in the mornings.

“I want to be there for Gary,” Jaye said. “I still want to work, I just need to fi nd something that starts later in the day.”

After talking to several suitors, Jaye felt that the Tobys were a good fi t for the Geist breakfast and lunch cafe.

“I’ve always wanted to be a business owner,” said Sanni, who is currently working from home in a sales position. “In the back of my mind, I’ve always wanted to own some sort of coffee shop and this opportunity was a great fi t.”

Tim and Sanni are 22-year Fishers residents and St. Simon parishioners with two daughters at Cathedral High School. When asked about their plans for Mama Bear’s, Sanni admits that drastic changes are not in their future.

“We’d like to push the catering a little harder, but we’re open to feedback and ideas,” she said. “Why fi x something that isn’t broken?”

Jaye will continue to work through the end of November, training Tim and Sanni on the ins and outs of the coffee and pie business.

“I would like to thank all of my wonderful customers for 5 and a half years of loyalty, business, and friendship,” said Jaye. “I know the Tobys will continue to make Mama Bear’s the ‘Cheers without alcohol – where everyone knows your name’.”

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“Our motto is Do the Right Thing,” says Geist resident Tony Mungovan, a former Marine Corps sergeant who now serves as a training offi cer for the organization. “Through our pro-gram, we instill discipline in our participants and we stress team-building and physical fi tness,” he says.

Mungovan’s ten-year-old son, Ryan, is involved in the pro-gram and has seen the rewards fi rst-hand. “My son is now a Private First Class, and he has really learned to listen better at home since he’s been involved in this program,” says Mungovan. “He has also learned the importance of prepar-ing a uniform, which requires discipline. He is motivated to meet the company’s requirements, like cutting his hair and trimming his fi ngernails properly. It’s really been a positive experience for both of us,” he adds.

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While weekly drills and special events are an important part of the program, giving service to the community is also high on the list of priorities. “Our young Marines fulfi ll fi fty hours of community service per year. This might include spending time with veterans, working at a local food bank or serving a meal at a homeless shelter,” Mungovan says.

Once recruits offi cially graduate, they can don their offi cial fatigue uniforms and participate in such activities as an annu-al campout. This year’s outing took place this fall at Brad-ford Woods in southern Indiana. “We go into the fi eld once a year. Throughout the year we teach a map and compass course and fi rst aid training, so we combine it all in one fi nal exercise,” Mungovan says.

During this most recent outing, the kids were given coordi-nates in order to go fi nd a fi ctional plane crash and casual-ties. “The kids had to go fi nd the casualties, bring them back using their fi rst aid skills, and communicate successfully on the radio in order to make it all happen,” Mungovan said. “It was a fun way for the kids to experience what they’ve learned,” he says.

“I would recommend the program to anyone,” says Carmel resident David Hughes, whose 11-year-old son Luke just graduated Nov. 19 from his initial nine weeks of training. “My son is now more disciplined, he pays more attention to neatness, and he is really getting interested in American his-tory,” he says.

Luke, who admits he was a little apprehensive about the pro-gram initially, has enjoyed the process. “I was a little scared at fi rst,” he said. “But after awhile I got used to it. As the weeks went by, I wasn’t as nervous and I really like it now.”

The physical challenges have been one of the most appealing aspects of the program for Luke. “They really encourage you to get fi t. I can run a mile at a time, and I do push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and stretches. It makes you feel good,” he said.

“They also teach survival skills,” Luke adds. “Like what to do if you’re out in the middle of nowhere in bad weather. I feel like I’ve learned more about disci-pline and about how to be nice to my parents. I’m also more organized, which is nice,” he says. For more in-formation about CIYM, visit www.ciym.net.

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Thanksgiving, religious holi-days, birthdays, school day cancellations and summer vacations are eagerly antici-pated by most children. For children of divorced parents, however, these times are often viewed with feelings of confusion, ambivalence, anger, and abandonment. Unless divorced parents have consciously and lov-ingly placed their children’s well-being above their own, their innocent children may dread “family” celebrations that do not include both parents. One parent “family” celebrations are often recur-ring reminders of the trau-matic, life-altering moment when they were fi rst told that mommy and daddy “fell out

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of love” and won’t be living together any more.

Too often, children of divorce feel that they are like the fam-ily pet when they are told, without discussion, when, where, and with whom they are going to be spending their free time. All children of divorce have been involuntarily subjected to something painful beyond their comprehension and beyond their control. When it comes to dividing their time with each parent, they may again feel helpless as they wonder with the next coming holiday, “Whose turn is it to have me?”

The unresolved marital battles of parents’ unhappy marriages can easily resurface when divorced parents seek equal time with their children. In hostile custody situations, the court may order parents to see therapists or mediators to work out their differences. But involving outsiders in personal fam-ily matters is time consuming, expensive, and rarely makes either party happy. Furthermore, it can be an additional cross for children to carry when they are, again, involuntarily taken to a counselor’s offi ce and expected to share their feel-ings without hurting one of their loved parents.

Although divorcing parents often reassure their children that they will forever love them, the children may remem-ber looking at their parents’ happy wedding pictures. They know that mommy and daddy made similar promises to each other a long time ago and now, for some inexplicable reason, they stopped loving each other. Children of divorce need frequent reassurances that they will always be loved by both parents, never abandoned, and that they are not the reason for the divorce. Gently, children of divorce also need to learn that their childhood fantasies of someday seeing daddy or mommy move back home will only happen in their dreams or in delightful wish-fulfi lling movies such as “The Parent Trap.”

Children of divorce heal better when divorced parents choose to focus on the wounds of their children, instead of their own. What better affi rmation can children experience than to know that even though mommy and daddy are now divorced they would marry each other all over again just to have the wonderful children they have. So, too, may divorced parents always be guided by heartfelt images of their children when they are negotiating how much time they will share in lov-ing, guiding, and cherishing their precious children.

Where there are children, there is a way. Happy Holidays!

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The GHPOA board just recently accepted $52,500 for their .221 acres where the current Masthead monument signage resides. Hamilton County originally offered $32,350 which included a $6,600 allowance to move the black granite signage. Dr. John Moore, chairman of the GHPOA grounds committee, said the $6,600 was not enough to move the sign. He worked with the County to get enough money to rebuild the monument and landscape it on the north exit of the roundabout on the east side of Fall Creek Road.

“You can’t move a sign like that without damaging it,” said Dr. Moore. “We will try to salvage the black granite and electrical as best we can.”

When construction begins next April, 96th Street between Fall Creek Road and Mollenkopf Road will be completely closed. Traffi c along Fall Creek Road will be restricted at times, but never closed throughout the project.

“People might have to wait on a fl agger or be diverted around parts of the roundabout, but we won’t close Fall Creek at any time,” said Thurman.

The $3.2 million project is expected to be complete next fall.

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Geist’s fi rst roundabout, which was slated to com-plete this fall, is one year behind schedule. According to Joel Thurman, a trans-portation engineer with the Hamilton County Highway Department, acquiring the land rights along 96th Street and Fall Creek Road has taken more time than they thought. Land needs to be purchased by Hamilton County to widen 96th Street east of Mollenkopf Road and the property around the new roundabout itself, most of which is land owned by Geist Harbours Property Owners Association (“GH-POA”). April of next year is the new scheduled start date.

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Getting started is the hard-est part. We all know that just taking the initial leap is the most diffi cult part of the journey. Then there’s the de-cision of how to accomplish your goal. Should you take classes, tackle it yourself or maybe get a personal trainer? There are so many choices. Well, I’m here to try and make sense out of all this, and help you make a decision on what you want to do and where you want to do it. So let’s get started.

Close your eyes (well, not literally because then you can’t read this). Think about what makes you happy. Imagine you’re at a relax-ing place. Deep breath in through the nose, exhale through the mouth. Sun salutation: inhale up, exhale lean back, inhale forward bend, relax inhale big step back into forward lunge, exhale. Front foot steps back into plank: hold. Slowly release exhaling your entire body in a reverse push-up position to the fl oor, inhale push-up onto your elbows into modifi ed cobra, exhale into downward dog, push the heels of your hands into the mat and away from your body. Welcome to Yoga.

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Geist Jazzercise’s Heidi Tumbarello offers group classes that are a fusion of jazz, dance, yoga, kickboxing, strength training and stretching.

Get ready, get set, and go! It’s bootcamp time.

Feet on fi re 30 seconds, GO! Shuffl e-shuffl e, two jumping jacks, run forward and back two times, 1-2-3 squat, 1-2-3 dive in the pool, lift those legs. Go again! Obstacle course: run to the line, ten jumping jacks, back peddle back, ten push-ups, high knees across the fl oor, feet on fi re 30 seconds, Let’s go through two more times! You can do it! Push your-self. It’s only 30 seconds; anyone can do something for only 30 seconds!

Those are just two of several different types of fi tness classes offered throughout Carmel and Geist. From beginner to ad-vanced, relaxing to jolting, fun to serious, there is literally a class to fi t everyone’s lifestyle and fi tness goal. Whether you are ninety or nineteen, there is no age limit to working out and feeling good. Like anything though, your fi tness routine should complement your level and ability. A few of the latest and trendy classes offered in the area are Yoga, Pilates, dance classes including Jazzercise and bootcamps. Below I will highlight each of these fi tness workouts so you can decide what is best for you.

Let’s start with an oldie, but goodie, Yoga. Yoga has been around since the beginning of civilization, so they say. The word Yoga means “to unite or integrate” the body, mind and spirit. There are three structures of Yoga: exercise, breathing and meditation, Yoga is great for improving circulation and stimulating the mind.

Melissa Webb, certifi ed Yoga instructor for over seven years, says that Yoga benefi ts both the body and mind. “Working with yoga poses increases fl exibility and strength, along with muscle tone and balance. Internally, yoga poses help cleanse and nourish the various systems of the body, including the nervous system and digestion,” she says.

Yoga is good for everyone. “Yoga is great for those who haven’t exercised much and who aren’t super motivated to ‘hit’ the gym,” Webb explains. “It is also good for those who have taken exercise ‘too’ far and need help to settle down, relax and stretch.”

Webb teaches Hatha Yoga at several local gyms and also of-fers convenient personal or group sessions. Visit her website at www.breathlifeyoga.com for more information on Yoga and her available classes.

Another mind and body, low-impact fi tness class is Pilates. Pilates started gaining popularity in the 1980’s and in the last ten years has spread like wild fi re. Pilates has some similari-ties to Yoga such as individualized breathing techniques and proper posture, as well as getting your mind in tune with your body. Pilates generally consists of two types, mat work or equipment based Pilates, using an apparatus such as the reformer.

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Pilates workouts.”

Sean Bartram is a certifi ed Pilates Method Alliance instructor who opened his Pilates studio three years ago. With no more than three students per class, Bartram creates fun and diverse workouts that change every two or three sessions. Bartram utilizes Joseph H. Pilates (founder of Pilates) reformer ma-chines for his Pilates classes. The reformer is a spring driven platform operated by a pulley system. “We’ve adapted and modifi ed with the times going beyond what Joseph H. Pilates created,” said Bartram. “At Core Pilates we take the prin-ciples of Joseph Pilates and build upon them, moving with the times to create an exciting new form of Pilates driven exercise.”

Having taken both Pilates and Yoga, here’s my two cents: Yoga is a great way to relax and regroup your mind and Pilates is a hard-core (no pun intended) workout that can re-ally be challenging.

In stark contrast to Yoga and Pilates, there’s bootcamps. They’re tough, they’re crazy, and they’re worth every penny if you want a good, no, great workout. I have come to fi nd that there are two types of bootcamp classes in the Carmel and Geist area: the extreme, military method and the more traditional classroom format. The YMCA in Fishers of-fers the Extreme Bootcamp class. “Our bootcamp is a little unusual; it has a true military edge,” said Dave Desmarais, bootcamp instructor for the Y. “Starting at 5:15 a.m., we are always outside, rain or shine; hot or cold; snow or sleet.” Desmarais continued to say his class is not for the weak of


However, Pilates is still different from Yoga because it focuses more on the core. “The core consists of a large and vast set of muscles,” ex-plains Sean Bartram, owner of Core Pilates and Fitness in Carmel. “It includes mus-cles from mid-chest all the way to mid-thigh including muscles of the back, hips, legs and bottom, not just the abdominals.” Pilates creates a long, lean and limber body, Bartram added.

Pilates mat work instructor for both Vibe Fitness and Lifestyle Family Fitness, Becki Bottoms says the number one reason people take Pilates is to get thin through the middle. “Pilates is a sequence of exercises that concentrate on the core of the body,” Bottoms reiter-ates. “Mat work Pilates is more diffi cult than using the reformer, but both are great

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mind or body. He starts the class with a 1 or 2 mile warm-up run, while carrying a weighted backpack and singing cadence. “Our class is not for many people,” Desmarais explained. “It is as much about your brain as it is about your body. It is a true test of their commitment.”

Trish Delaby, a Carmel resident and YMCA member, started bootcamp in the Spring of 2009 after she realized she would need to buy a bigger pair of jeans. She refused, got seri-ous and has since dropped four pant sizes and is beyond where she thought she would be. “I love bootcamp,” Delaby laughed. “It is hard physically as well as mentally. You keep growing and extending yourself more than you would on your own.” When I asked her how she could get up at the crack of dawn, Delaby said, “I’m back home around 6:30, showered, drinking my coffee and waiting for the kids to get up. The time works perfect for a mom of two toddlers.” De-laby also included running and a nutrition plan in her daily routine which helped her achieve her goals.

Not all bootcamp classes are this extreme. Shurell Robin-son, an ACE Certifi ed Group Fitness and bootcamp instruc-tor says, “My bootcamp class takes your heart rate through peaks and valleys, which increases your cardio endurance and lean muscle mass and decreases your body fat. I also of-fer three different levels (base moves, level two and extreme level 3), so there is a fi t for everyone.” Robinson also says that interval workouts are so important for those who need to push through their plateaus.

In my opinion, bootcamp classes are tough and challenging. They want to test your limits and they are great for those who want to burn fat and get their butts kicked. If you love to sweat, you’ll love bootcamp.

Moving right along, we move to the notorious dance classes. You think it’s not for you? You’re probably wrong. Try it, you’ll like it! The popular TV reality/variety shows, Danc-ing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, helped dance turn exercise. Most dance classes incorporate dance moves into short, 2-5 minute segments choreographed to up-beat, fun songs. Zumba integrates Latin dance moves, such as the Tango and Cha Cha, with latin music. Other dance classes might focus more on hip-hop moves and music or even belly dancing.

“It is so much fun,” said Becky Ding, Carmel resident and regular at LA|Fitness’ Latin Impact dance class. “It makes time go by so fast and I just love the instructor.” Shantel Morris has been dancing for over 20 years and is a dance in-structor at both the Fishers YMCA and LA|Fitness. “Dance is a good way to start if you haven’t been to a class in a while,” said Morris. “The nice thing, however, it is good for every-one … teens and seniors and at any size. There are no tools or gimmicks. Come as you are and do as much or as little as you want.”Geist Community Newsletter 19 November 2009

Morris also went on to say, “In one minute of danc-ing you probably hit every muscle group. Dance is considered a high-velocity workout, in addition to low-impact and smooth on the joints.”

This is one of my favorite types of classes. Dance classes are truly fun. I don’t consider myself that coor-dinated, and I keep coming back. In fact, one Monday morning I went to the gym and worked out. I went back that Monday afternoon just to dance. Call me crazy, but it was worth it!

Jazzercise is another dance fi tness program that is a fusion of jazz, dance, yoga, kickboxing, strength training and stretching. “Jazzercise incorporates a little bit of everything,” said Heidi Tum-barello, owner of Geist Jazz. “Jazzercise is a one hour class comprised of 30 min-utes cardio and 30 minutes strength and stretching. We offer not only the traditional Jazzercise classes, but also a Body Sculpting class with no cardio and a Step Jazzercise class that utilizes step rou-tines in the cardio portion.”

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trainers, a nutritionist and massage therapist on staff,” says Alicia Wood, owner of Vibe. Vibe also has a vast selection of unique classes, including several dance classes, some of which are taught to “live” music. “The one-on-one personal attention makes us unique,” explains Wood. “We cater to each person individually. We fi nd what approach is best and help them achieve the desired results.”

Heather Hewitt and Terri Casey, both Geist residents and Vibe patrons, say they love the individualized assistance from the instructors, trainers and owner. “They look at me as an individual, not just another number,” explained Casey. “They are all just lovely women – like family.”

Another type of gym that is becoming more popular are plac-es open 24/7 like Anytime Fitness. With our busy lifestyles, convenience is a priority. Along with a great monthly fee and easy access day or night via your personal key, there are no excuses to starting your New Year’s Resolution.

“With over 1200 locations nationwide, you can workout any time of the day even when you are on vacation,” explains Greg McBride, manager of Anytime Fitness at Geist. “Our facilities have up-to-date cardio and weight equipment and access to ACE certifi ed personal trainers.” McBride says there are three main factors in joining a gym: location, time and money. Anytime Fitness caters to all three factors by offering neighborhood locations at both Geist and Hazel Dell Crossing in Noblesville, 24-hour access and an extremely affordable rate of about $1 a day.

Mainstream gyms (or big box gyms) such as Lifetime Fit-ness, Cardinal Fitness and Lifestyle Fitness are more well-known and are attended by many. So why are these clubs so popular? More than likely it’s because of their convenience. As a LA|Fitness member myself, I joined for a few reasons:

1. They have great classes, 2. They have child care, 3. It is affordable, and 4. It is close to home.

Carmel resident Michelle West also says, “Convenience and price are the main reasons I joined Lifestyle Family Fitness. The Kids Zone was a must as well.”

Want to play tennis? Join Five Seasons. Want to involve your kids in activities? Join the YMCA or Lifetime Fitness. Want to just lift weights and do some cardio? Join Anytime Fitness. Want just a Pilates or Yoga class, join Core Pilates or Vibe Fitness. Each club is unique in their own way, of-fering a little less or a little more. I can truly say there is a gym to fi t everyone’s lifestyle, that’s because I’ve been a member of the YMCA, Lifetime Fitness, Five Seasons and now LA|Fitness. You can say I’ve gotten around. We are very lucky to live in an area that offers so many choices. Go Carmel! Go Geist!


Most clubs have several different types of classes to choose from such as step aerobics, senior fi tness, cycling, weight resistance, conditioning, water aerobics and kickboxing just to name a few. Not looking to take a class, but still want to join a gym and get in shape? Check out the chart of clubs I created to help you decide what gym is best for you. From small, boutique clubs to large gyms with lots of space.

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Because the Department of Waterworks is owned by the City of Indianapolis, the trail is also under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Parks Department. However, the trail also serves the neighbors of Masthead, some of whom are forced to witness and experience the questionable activity fi rsthand, which has included nudity, abusive language, illegal sub-stance abuse and unsanitary conditions.

Cheryl McLaughlin, Masthead resident, believes that the safety of neighbors and trail users is at stake. “I have seen people climbing the dam that may or may not know how to swim, and I’ve seen fi res burning well past dusk. It’s defi -nitely an issue of safety,” she says.

McLaughlin is part of a group of residents who initially presented their concerns to the Geist Harbor Property As-sociation in August. “We made it clear that we would support a greenway trail concept,” explains McLaughlin. “We put much time and effort into coming up with an alternative route that would increase the safety of residents while main-taining a trail for hikers to enjoy,” she adds.

“We were promised a follow-up meeting in mid-October, but we have yet to see that happen,” McLaughlin adds. Because of the lack of response and the diffi culty she sees in patrol-ling the area, McLaughlin sees two solutions: “Either close the trail, or create an alternate trail that does not abut resi-dent’s houses or allow unsupervised access.”

“This trail itself is beautiful,” says Ken Pendleton, Masthead resident who has been an advocate for the trail for several years. “It is a fantastic amenity,” he says.

“Unfortunately, people found the site before proper signage was in place, and so it got off on a bad foot,” says Pendleton. Pendleton adds that his wife has personally picked up the area in question, which has included raw chicken bait left behind by fi shermen.

“It’s my understanding that the Parks Department expects some day to connect this trail to the upper Fall Creek Trail,” says Pendleton. “The goal is neighborhood connectivity, so that residents can burn calories, not carbon. In the near future, we’ll be connected to businesses at 79th Street, which will be great for walkers, runners and bikers.”

Paula Freund, Public Information Offi cer for the Parks De-partment, agrees that the trail is an important part of a larger

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It’s no surprise that there are walking trails in the Geist Reservoir area that provide resident nature lovers the opportunity to soak up sur-rounding beauty. But for some area neighbors, the panoramic view has gone through a surprising, and unwelcome, transformation.

Over the past year, a section of the Fall Creek Trail near the Geist dam has become the destination spot for some uninhibited visitors, and neighbors say there’s more than nature walks going on.

Sections of the trail that are

Ken Pendleton (right) with his wife Linda on the Fall Creek Trail near the Geist dam. (Below) Residents attended a GHPOA board meeting this fall to voice their concerns over the activities they are witnessing from their backyards which abut the trail.

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“We don’t approve of the incidents in question, but we’ve in-creased the signage in the area, and we have increased IMPD patrols. We really do expect an entirely different experience with the trail next year,” Freund adds. Freund also said that Deputy Director Don Colvin has been involved with the trail process and will continue to be. “We are very aware of the concerns of the residents, and we will continue to work with the parties involved,” Freund says.

But for now, the future of the trail lies in the hands of Wa-terworks Executive Director Matthew Klein. Klein, who is also an environmental lawyer, appreciates the complicated situation and hopes to make the best decision for the people of Geist and Marion County.

“I have a great understanding and respect for greenways, and I am also sensitive about protecting our water,” says Klein, who has served on the Board of Directors of the Greenways Foundation, and is a previous member of the Greenway Development Committee.

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community that there would be some activity going on in the area,” explains Cain.

“With security concerns, Ken wanted to make sure there was still access to enjoy the view. Since the water company is owned by the city, I thought this would be a win-win for the community to have these two city departments work some-thing out.”

Cain assisted in getting the parties involved talking with each other in order to start a dialogue. “I think at this point, the ideal would be that the trail is patrolled aggressively, and that the park rules are followed,” she says.

“For me it’s the patrolling part that’s tricky,” says Cain. “I am hoping we can reach a resolution that can satisfy neigh-bors and still allow for walkers and hikers to enjoy the scenery as intended. I see my role as being a facilitator to get the involved parties together to work toward a solution that is good for the city as well as the residents by the trail,” added Cain.

Klein, who expects to make a decision regarding the fate of the trail before the end of the year, invites residents to voice concerns or opinions by emailing him at [email protected].


well as the needs and desires for the Parks Department. We also need to balance that with the needs of Water-works as a provider of clean, safe drinking water to people of Indiana,” he adds. “None of us wants to see something bad happen on the trail and I worry about that. I want to protect people,” he says.

“My hope is that we soon have a great trail,” says Ginny Cain, City County Councillor for Marion County, District Five. Cain became involved in the trail issue after being asked by Pendleton to help. “Ken approached me when I was a brand new City County Councillor for the area, and Waterworks had notifi ed the

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Beware of the Muggles Similar to geocaching, let-terboxing relies on clues and maps to fi nd a notebook and stamp at a secret loca-tion. Lori McDonough’s family has been active for three years, challenging readers, “I dare you not to get hooked!”

Artique Event Raises Funds, Awareness of Arts Organizers of the fi rst an-nual Artique Winter Art Fair were pleased with the response to their November 14th event in Lawrence. Over $1,600 was raised to help “promote the arts in Lawrence.”


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Beautiful cherry offi ce suite. Set includes 72” Executive Desk, 60” computer credenza with hutch, and lateral fi le cabi-net. High quality with gorgeous detail. Desk comes with custom fi t glass top. This set has been very well cared for. Only fl aw is 2”x3” scratch on top of the credenza, easily hidden un-derneath a monitor. You won’t even see it. This would be a great deal for a professional working from home or setting up an offi ce. Purchased from Godby Furnishings in 2007. At

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Small business needs part time offi ce help. $8 per hour. Includes general offi ce work, short business to business surveys (no selling) and other general offi ce or phone work. This could be 1-4 days a week as needed or based on your schedule. Experience with MS Word and Excel needed. Please apply at [email protected] or call 317-598-8880.

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Guitar Lessons in GeistLocal professional with 40 years of teaching and perform-ing experience has openings for students all ages. I have taught 100’s of people how to play

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Virtual, Personal Assistant I live in the Geist area and am an entrepreneur avail-able for hire as Virtual and/or Personal Assistant. Services include (but not limited to): typing, (reports, emails, let-ters); data base management; appointment-setting; phone call assistance; and personal tasks (errands, appointment management). I will consider other offi ce related or personal tasks as requested. I am avail-able for part-time or full-time; temporary or permanent.Resume and References avail-

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House Sitters We can check in on your home while your away!! Water plants, fl ushing toilets, starting cars, etc.Well Known within the Geist Community through our cleaning business with tons of references. Call Vicki Brake 317-514-7125

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Childcare, PreschoolsKiddie Academy of Fishers ............. 596-1300www.kiddieacademy.com/fi shers ...... Page 25

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On the Rail Farms ........................... 441-9798www.ontherailfarms.com .................. Page 28

Servants of Christ Church ............... 823-9580www.servantsofchrist.org .................. Page 19

DentistsMarie Holt DDS .............................. 576-9393www.mariecholtdds.com ................... Page 25

Olio Dental ...................................... 570-9500www.oliodental.com ......................... Page 27

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Walker Dixon Orthodontics ............ 570-0011www.walkerdixonortho.com ............... Page 6

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Geist Family Medicine & Pediatrics ..................................... 823-4435www.geistfamilymedicine.com ......... Page 27

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Health Zone Chiropractic ................ 823-5800www.healthzonechiropractic.com ..... Page 24

New Beginnings .............................. 826-8942Voted “best hair salon” by atGeist ...... Page 7

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Home CleaningKrystal Kleen Housekeeping .......... 250-4566www.krystalkleenindy.com ............... Page 28

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Happy Tails Pet Sitting ................... 697-4278www.happytails-indy.com ................. Page 28

Masonry Specialists ........................ 371-1102Chimney repairs ................................ Page 28

Service Experts of Indianapolis ...... 887-2574www.ServiceExpertsofIndy.com ....... Page 31

LandscapingCentral Tree Service ........................ 984-5796Tree and stump removal .................... Page 28

Fred & Sons Hauling & Landscape ....................................... 626-5973Call for prompt service today! .......... Page 28

Professional ServicesEdward Jones .................................. 826-4920www.edwardjones.com ..................... Page 28

Haleh Krauter Insurance ................. 849-9996www.halehkrauter.com ....................... Page 6

Qualifi ed Distribution Services ....... 774-9170www.askjaycox.com ......................... Page 25

Real Estate ServicesDugdale Properties .......................... 585-1104Lease to own, 20,000 ft. ...................... Page 3

Marie Ippolito ................................. 409-4562www.marieippolito.com ...................... Page 3

Milestone Mortgage ........................ 595-9600www.milestone-mortgage.com ........... Page 1

Patty Torr ......................................... 290-7796www.pattytorr.com ............................ Page 28

Raymond Rohana ............................ 432-3607www.usaray.com ............................... Page 10

Remodeling ServicesCase Handyman & Remodeling ...... 846-2600carmel.caseremodeling.com ................ Page 2

Gettum Associates Inc. .................... 888-5681www.gettum.com .............................. Page 15

RestaurantsBella Vita Ristorante ....................... 598-9011BellaVitaattheMarina.com ................ Page 23

Chef Suzanne .................................. 823-5908www.chefsuzanne.com ......................Page 11

Grill, The ......................................... 842-2087www.thegrillatgeist.com ..................... Page 4

RetailAmeriana Bank (McCordsville) ...... 335-1007(Fishers) .......................................... 863-3177www.ameriana.com ........................... Page 18

Furniture Outfi tters in Castleton ..... 849-6650www.furnitureout.com ...................... Page 21

Geist Jewelers ................................. 845-8400www.geistjewelers.com ...................... Page 1

Hupp Jewelers ................................. 845-0777www.jlhuppjewelers.com ............. Pages 9, 11

TreadDesk, Inc. ............................... 849-3003www.treaddesk.com .......................... Page 20

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