Geist Newsletter Feb 2015

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ANN MURTLOW

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF UNITED WAY, BOARD MEMBER, BAND MATE, NEIGHBOR

Writer / Marcy Vigren

We’ve all heard of the United Way of Central Indiana. Many of us have even donated to it through our workplace. But do you really know what UWCI does and who they help? If, like most people, you don’t, you can just ask our Geist neighbor, Ann Murtlow. She runs the place.

Murtlow became the 13th executive to lead UWCI in April 2013.

After nearly 10 years with IPL, she decided it was time to do something new. She took six months off to travel, have surgery on her rotator cuff, and do some consulting and mentoring. She then took the job with United Way. The organization serves Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hancock, Morgan and Hamilton counties. Since taking over UWCI, she has been busy informing the community about UWCI’s mission and new strategy, the “New U,” and is all too excited to explain how they are making a difference on big community issues.

“United Way is about bringing people together to create a force for change that is greater than any of us individually or as a single institution can hope to achieve on its own,” explains Murtlow.

“We do three unique things. First, we support 91 human service agencies that are aligned with our priorities that we hold to very high standards, or we have to separate from them. Second, we focus on organizations, programming and partnerships that create what we call The Path to Self Sufficiency. We connect the work of our agencies and others in working along the path to help those in need improve their situations over the long-term. Finally, we keep a bird’s eye view on this entire Path so we can identify big gaps and strategically invest in ways to close them.”

Murtlow had a long career in the energy industry and did quite a bit of moving around. She never had the opportunity to get involved in her community.

“When I moved here and took the job as CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light, I was able – for the first time – to get involved in my community and realized how much I enjoyed it,” says Murtlow. “In addition, I fell in love with this community. My family and I decided to make this our permanent home.”

She and her family moved to Admirals Sound on Geist Reservoir in 2002 because of its beauty and their love of the water. Murtlow originally got the water bug sailing on Chesapeake Bay as a kid. “We have always longed to live near the water, and there is nothing more relaxing and beautiful than sunlight – or moonlight – reflecting off the lake,” says Murtlow.

“This is a real neighborhood,” she continues. “One can always count on seeing lots of friendly neighbors while exercising or walking the dog. In addition, my membership at Geist Fitness has not only improved my health but also led to many lasting friendships with other residents. We often meet at local hot spots like Eddy’s, Sushi House or Mama Bear’s to catch up.”

UWCI builds the Path to Self-Sufficiency through a focus on four priority impact areas, which are all part of the “New U” long-term, high level community goals: 1. EDUCATION the best path out of poverty

- 80% of early childcare centers to be high quality by 2021.

We started at 14% at high quality and are now at 26%. Many of the centers were not only below high quality, but didn’t even meet basic safety standards. To attain this goal, UWCI is: A. Using public information campaigns to drive demand through parent awareness B. Advocating for financial incentives for the childcare centers C. Providing capital grants to build out childcare facilities so they can get on the state’s Paths to Quality rating system. Because of this effort, both the state and citycounty governments have taken steps to expand access to quality Pre-K for all families.

- 90% of Central Indiana kids to be reading at grade level by grade three. Currently, the average is 83% over all six counties, but high poverty areas tend to be much lower.

- 90% on-time high school graduation rate. Although the current average for UWCI’s six counties is 89%, there are significant challenges in many of the higher poverty areas.

2. INCOME STABILITY for families who are one challenge away from financial ruin

Reduce the proportion of financially unstable families in Central Indiana from 32% to 25%. Financially unstable families are defined as those that spend more than 30% of their income on housing and utilities. They typically won’t have enough disposable income to save for an expensive incident that could put their families at risk. The cornerstone of UWCI’s income strategy is implemented through the Center for Working Families model in neighborhoods. The model focuses on providing immediate income support for participating families, employment counseling and financial literacy skills (managing a budget, cleaning up credit, etc.).

3. HEALTH so kids can learn and adults can earn a sustainable income

Indiana is ranked the 47th state in healthy Americans.

Central Indiana has the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd counties in the state as well as the 25th, 40th and 78th. In high poverty areas, 50% of the kids are obese. UWCI would like to reduce the childhood obesity rate in alignment with the goals of Jump IN for Healthy Kids, a partner of United Way.

4. BASIC NEEDS so people can focus on improving their situations longer term Continue the relationship with 211 Connect-to-Help, which is the 911 for human services. When people dial 211, they are connected to the human services agencies and programs that can help them. The top three needs are housing, hunger and energy assistance. UWCI and its partners administer the Marion County Energy Assistance program that helps people pay their winter utility bills so they will be able to stay in their homes.

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“WE TRY TO ENGAGE COMPANIES AND THEIR PEOPLE WITH THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE. WE WANT TO INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY.”

Many of those neighbors, in turn, donate to United Way, lead companies that run campaigns or volunteer as ReadUp tutors.

Murtlow believes she brings both a corporate and individual donor’s perspective to understanding how corporations think about their community engagement, allowing UWCI to connect quickly and meaningfully with them. “We try to engage companies and their people with their time, talent and treasure,” said Murtlow. “We want to involve the community.”

Anyone who has a passion for people and helping in one of the United Way’s focus areas can do so by being part of the UWCI team. “You don’t have to be a part of a workforce campaign to get involved,” says Murtlow. “You can give online. You can volunteer online.”

Murtlow possesses two traits that she feels make her successful: discipline and passion. She is passionate about UWCI and has the discipline to make the difficult decisions to “lean into change.”

She is bringing a long-term strategy to this successful non-profit organization, which is vital in the always changing technological world in which we live.

Murtlow has had the pleasure of working with another Geist neighbor and Indiana Pacer George Hill. He has been working closely with UWCI on the Hubbard Life-Changing Teacher Award. The Pacers organization has really bought into United Way

with team members and staff generously donating and holding charity events. Paul George and Roy Hibbert are members of the Tocqueville Society, United Way’s group of most generous donors.

Murtlow met her husband of 28 years – Jim – at her first job. Like her, he is an engineer. They have two kids, who, after Park Tutor, attended IU. Their daughter, 24, is living in Chicago, and their son, 20, just returned home from studying abroad in Australia.

If that isn’t enough to impress you, Murtlow currently serves on the boards of Indy Chamber, The Mind Trust and Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee. She is also a director of First Internet Bank, Great Plains Energy and Wabash National Corporation and an emeritus director of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership.

But perhaps most extraordinary is that she is a backup singer in a local band called Nucklehead, which often plays at George‘s Neighborhood Grill. She also knits, cooks Greek food and treasures time with her family and friends.

Visit the United Way website for more information at uwci.org – you know, if you can’t get a hold of your neighbor, Ann. Marcy Vigren is the stay-at-home mother of 4 kids, 2 dogs and 2 turtles. To read some of her nonsense, visit her blog at marcyvigren.blogspot.com.

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THE FUTURE OF GEIST

DREDGING TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER ON THE HEELS OF A NEW WATER STUDY Writer / Tom Britt

A long-awaited study on the current status of Geist Reservoir was released by the City of Fishers, painting an optimistic outlook for the 71-year-old lake. Consulting firm Cardno JFNew completed a $100,000 study commissioned by the Geist Impoundment Fund last February. Fishers’ Mayor Scott Fadness says the study was an important first step to deciding the future of the area’s greatest resource.

“There was a lot of misinformation going around,” said Fadness. “We decided to start with an assessment of where we are from a third party, objective position.”

The report entitled “Geist Reservoir Restoration Long-Term Capital and Maintenance Plan” is 187 pages long and details the findings of a year-long study that looked at the entire 140,194 acre watershed which stretches as far northeast as Anderson. Readings taken last summer were compared to previous readings dating back to 1991. In the end, the report finds that phosphorous, which is present in the sediment under the lake water and continues to pour in from the upstream watershed, is the biggest limiting nutrient and largest driver of water quality.

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However, the biggest surprise in the report is just how to eliminate the phosphorous, and in turn control unwanted vegetation like blue green algae and Eurasian Milfoil. Studies show that over 82 percent of the phosphorous pouring into Geist Reservoir each year comes from cropland in the watershed. To mitigate the biggest culprit of incoming phosphorous farmers in the watershed would have to adopt no-till and stream run-off best practices.

Cardno JFNew’s summary stated, “The implementation of various best management practices throughout the watershed would reduce phosphorus, but would

produce little or no improvement to the water quality of Geist Reservoir.”

“According to the report, even if you could get half of the farmers to adopt these changes, the difference in clarity in the water is only a few inches deep,” added Fadness.

“You could literally spend millions of dollars and still not make a dent in the problem.”

Brian Hall, president of the Geist Lake Coalition – which has been leading the nonprofit’s initiative to treat Geist Reservoir with chemicals to combat invasive aquatic plants – was also surprised by the report.

“We were surprised at how little we can actually move the clock back in time,” Hall said. “We believed there could be more of an immediate impact by reversing the rise in nutrient loads by best practices among others; however, scientists are telling us otherwise.”

The issue at hand is the phosphorous already covering the bottom of Geist Reservoir after years of sediment loading from the watershed. Chemical treatments can knock the unwanted weeds down each year, but the problem will continue year after year until the sediment is removed.

GEIST’S OVERALL HEALTH

One piece of good news for Geist residents, the overall health of Geist Reservoir, “appears to be static with little further decline expected to water quality.” This was welcome news to all of the major

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stakeholders in the Geist Reservoir discussion, especially the City of Fishers.

Fadness was relieved to hear that the odds of Geist becoming toxic are relatively small, but he also adds “the recreational issues will not go away on their own.”

Willman stated that Citizens has been in discussions with the Geist Lake Coalition, City of Fishers and state regulators to finetune a maintenance dredging plan. The study reinforced what Citizens has known for years.

Long-term prognosis – according to the report – is to continue chemical applications and start dredging on the north end of the reservoir. This area east of the Olio Road bridge near 113th and Olio Road has been a concern for recreational users as well as Citizens Energy, the utility company that owns the water and has the biggest stake in the lake’s capacity.

“We’re not sure what type of dredging we will do just yet, whether it will be mechanical or hydraulic, but either way we plan to start this year,” added Willman.

According to Jeff Willman, executive director of water operations at Citizens Energy Group, dredging the north end of Geist should start this summer.

“Much of that area has been lost to silt and sediment over the years, we’d like to dredge that area to stop the continued loss of capacity,” said Willman in an exclusive interview with the Geist Community Newsletter.

Pete Peterson, president of the Fishers City Council and representative from the Geist Southeast District, sees the conservancy district differently.

“If the conservancy district was supported by the residents, we could then maintain As for the depth that Citizens plans to Geist Reservoir at the highest levels we can,” achieve or where the sediment will be moved said Peterson. “This isn’t a Robin Hood tax to, Willman was unsure at this juncture. where we take from one party and someone else enjoys the benefits. This tax money would be spent right where it comes from.”

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“I do not like the idea of putting additional property taxes on residents to pay for this; I’d rather try to get enough money from user fees,” said Fadness.

Since the January 2014 Geist Community Newsletter story entitled “Saving Geist Reservoir,” the notion of setting up a Geist Conservancy District has been a topic of conversation amongst stakeholders around the lake. A special taxing district, similar to the one set up at Lake Lemon in southern Indiana, would assess usage fees, dock fees and/or property tax assessments to homeowners living in the defined district. All the fees collected are then used to maintain the reservoir and pay for dredging, erosion control, security and chemical treatments.

Leading the charge and acting on the lake clean-up has been the Geist Lake Coalition. Through a series of door-todoor solicitations and arm bending, the group has been able to raise thousands of dollars from homeowners and businesses to treat the lake for algae and Eurasian Milfoil. According to Hall, they have a huge obstacle each year.

“Funding remains our biggest challenge as there is no one agency, governmental entity or utility that bears responsibility for the reservoir,” Hall said.

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Ultimately, the cost falls on the stakeholders and homeowners’ shoulders. We must identify a sustainable revenue stream that is fair and equitable for everyone. A conservancy district allows us to gather user fees such as dock and boat stickers in addition to property assessments.”

NEW WATER THINK TANK

Sen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, authored Senate Bill 410, which would create a new think tank, or water institute, to oversee the state’s water supply.

AquaLaurus, as Merritt calls the group in his white paper, would have no legislative power, but would be able to make recommendations, conduct studies and help educate people on the growing issues

around Indiana’s water supply. This does not mean that Indiana is concerned about shortage in its water supply, but rather that Indiana has no central entity to oversee the water.

“If there was a problem on Geist Reservoir or Fall Creek, we could go to a lot of places to have a study done,” said Merritt.

“My legislation creating a statewide water institute—AquaLaurus—is a critical approach that’s long overdue in Indiana to focus on the State’s overall water policy.

It will provide some concentrated pool of expertise to emphasize long term strategies for water management and water policy statewide.”

Merritt went on to explain that AquaLaurus

would complement conservancy districts with water management tools.

“AquaLaurus is not a replacement for the need for conservancy districts at the local or regional level. Conservancy districts provide critical focus on the local level, and they empower residents to be able to maintain and strengthen water resources focusing on the health, use and the recreation of the water provided. The citizens around the Geist Reservoir should strongly consider creating a conservancy district that would have the authority to enable the people closest to the issues to resolve them.”

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towards the formation of a conservancy district. Dredging by Citizens Energy is merely addressing one small area of the lake while the rest of Geist Reservoir, especially those areas with shallow coves and docks, are in dire need of ongoing maintenance dredging as well. The only sustainable model for ongoing lake maintenance is the establishment of a conservancy district.

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At question will be the boundaries of the district. Which neighborhoods, cul-de-sacs and private drives will be in the district and which ones will be excluded. According to Matt Troyer, attorney for Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, spreading the costs across more homes lowers everyone’s financial responsibility.

“Some think only the lakefront homes should be in the district, others say only those with docks, and others seem to think that entire neighborhoods should be included.

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In the meantime, the Geist Lake Coalition plans on passing the hat for chemical treatments again this spring.

Hall admits that chemicals are merely keeping the weeds and algae at bay, but the real solution is to do ongoing dredging which is far more expensive.

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“They can’t eat you.” This valuable piece of advice from David Becker’s grandfather is possibly one of the most unforgettable phrases of truth in business. Shared when Becker started his first company, “Remember, whatever happens, they can’t eat you. You as a person will always survive, and you can start over.”

These words of wisdom set the stage of an already independent thinker, solidifying the fearlessness to step forward.

Growing up in Speedway, Becker had the unique experience of living near the track when crews rented out the surrounding garages of homes during the month of May. “As kids, we were allowed to stay out until the drinking was well under way and the language turned south,” recalls Becker.

like a working MBA,” states Becker. He quickly hit the ceiling, stagnating where he could have coasted for years, but that didn’t fit his style. Confirming this feeling, Becker met CEO Jack Welch during a company seminar in Chicago. Welch concluded his speech by asking if there were any questions.

In a sea of suits, only one arm raised, Becker’s.

No one ever questioned Jack.

As Becker’s boss, seated next to him, was covertly yet frantically trying to get him to lower his arm, Welch called on him. After answering Becker’s proposed question, Welch called him up to the stage.

“No one ever raises their hand to ask a question. I commend you for being brave enough to ask. And it was a GOOD question,” said Welch to Becker off to the side of the stage.

After seventh grade, Becker’s family moved to Monrovia, where Becker graduated from high school. “I thought we had moved to Green Acres,” shares Becker. It was here in Monrovia where Becker developed an appreciation of land and space, influencing his current home built on 150 acres.

Becker opted not to accept a highly-coveted spot with the United States Coast Guard Academy and instead attended DePauw University. He listened to his gut again four years later, deciding not to go to law school, just three weeks before graduation. “It may have been impulsive, but I just knew where I was supposed to go, or more so where I was not intended to go,” said Becker.

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This event confirmed what Becker already knew. He was not meant to be a sheep.

He was a shepherd. Having absorbed as much as he could at GE, he sought his next experience.

It was through the challenge of finding an adequate computer system for credit unions in Indiana that Becker found himself launching out on his own. After working with the Indiana Credit Union Trade Association during the deregulation phase of the early ‘80s, Becker wrote a business plan on how to solve their problem. The solution was simple and outlined in his business proposal.

Upon presenting the business plan to the credit union, it was clear that the union had no idea what to do with a business plan. Evident that this was going nowhere, Becker promptly quit his job and formed a company on his own. He would solve the computer problem and the credit unions would become his clients.

Becker found a guy in Michigan to sell him what he needed at wholesale. Without first solidifying capital, Becker immediately got into his car and drove straight up to Michigan to forge the deal, arriving at 9 p.m. The meeting wrapped up at 1 a.m, and with his brain in overdrive with what he was taking on, he drove home.

“I think the most influential mentors in my life were my parents and my grandfather,” said Becker. “My grandfather [with a seventh grade education] was one of the most successful businessmen I have ever met in all kinds of different industries, and my parents instilled me in from a very early age that my only limitation in life was me and my belief in myself. They gave me a lot of independence as a child and taught me the responsibilities that went along with that independence. I have always felt that if I put my mind to something and worked hard enough, I could accomplish almost anything.”

This conviction held true, for several tech companies later, First Internet Bank was started. It’s ironic that he runs a tech-based, banking business. During his DePauw days, Becker would pay a frat brother to punch in his codes for a computer class. “I hated computers, I swore I would never do anything with computers,” said Becker.

Not only that, he used to make fun of bankers. “They love widgets and something tangible,” said Beckers. “First Internet Bank is intellectual property. Acquiring capital was next to impossible without a brick and mortar location.”

Becker’s oldest son, Jason, said, “Dad, the last thing I ever thought you’d be is a banker.”

“My style of management is a massive change for the conservative banking industry,” said Becker. “The mantra at First Internet Bank is, ‘The only constant is change.’”

The traditional banking model focuses on maintaining status quo. “A local bank did a year-end shareholder press release talking about the great success they had growing

their assets close to 5 percent over the past year. We grow more than that on a quarterly basis,” states Becker, “We are changing the way consumers handle their financial needs, practically on a daily basis.”

Becker has kept his NASDAQ-traded First Internet Bank headquartered here, in Indiana, recently occupying a long-vacant Fishers building near I-69 and 116th Street.

When asked in New York City why he would have his headquarters in Indiana, Becker’s response was, “Why not?! I can be anywhere in a couple of hours, the Midwest work ethic is good, it’s a great place to live, and the cost of living is hard to beat.”

Throughout Becker’s career, he has always given back. Whether this involves his countless charitable work, assisting the entrepreneurial sector or commissioning artwork, Becker gives his time and efforts to bettering the community.

“I like bouncing both ideas and problems off others to get different perspectives,” he said. “I think I get more out of the conversations than they do.”

Becker’s positive influence in the community cannot be understated. When former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith started the High Tech Task Force, Becker was immediately on board as a member. It was on this task force that Becker first met Kyle Salyers, the TownePost.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / TOWNEPOST NETWORK

senior vice president of Health Catalyst, a healthcare data and analytics company.

“David is tremendously busy, yet he always makes himself available. Always,” said Salyers. “He listens, asks questions and leads you down an intentional, thoughtprovoking path. Becker exhibits great humility. He somehow makes you feel like he is the one learning and growing from the relationship. This builds great confidence and gratitude in the people around him. But ultimately, he simply takes a genuine interest in people, and for that I am grateful.”

According to College Mentors for Kids, “The Inspire Awards are an opportunity to connect with other business and community leaders who value mentoring in the workplace and community.”

People like Becker and a few others on that High Tech Task Force had the foresight to attract high tech companies to Indianapolis.

Since that time, it is easy to track the influence and impact those individuals have made for the area.

“David Becker takes the time to grow the people around him,” said Salyers. “In turn, you feel an obligation to do the same and pass along support and knowledge to others without ever asking for anything is exchange.

This is how entrepreneurial communities grow, and our community has benefited greatly from David’s example in this regard.”

At the 1999 launch of First Internet Bank, which received huge international media coverage, a reporter from the BBC asked, “What do traditional banks have that you don’t have?” Becker replied, “Long lines in the lobby.”

“I think I have always been an out-of-the-box thinker because I never knew there was a box,” says Becker.

Each year, College Mentors for Kids hosts the Inspire Awards to recognize and celebrate workplace and community mentoring. It’s at this luncheon where David Becker will receive his award for his 30+ years inspiring and motivating others in our business community to achieve greater things.

Please visit collegementors.org for additional information.

Please join us as we honor mentors who give selflessly to people in their workplace and community.

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Marian University’s Online Accelerated Nursing Program has created an alternative path into nursing for college-educated students seeking more rewarding options.

This 16-month program allows students to leverage a four-year degree into a bachelor’s in nursing with top quality training through a partnership with St. Vincent Health.

For one local family, this “second degree” option helped extend a family legacy of nursing and faith-inspired healthcare.

Rachael Brown, a recent graduate of the Online Accelerated BSN Program, was attracted to Marian University for a number of reasons. “The Franciscan values of Marian University and those of St. Vincent Hospital are complementary, and I was drawn to their thoughtfulness in caring for a patient’s body, mind, and spirit. These are the values that I grew up with, and applying these on a daily basis in a work environment where I am truly helping people is what I knew I wanted to do.”

Mother-daughter duo (left to right) Rachael and Loraine Brown both graduated from the Marian University School of Nursing.

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Rachael attended Southern Illinois University (SIU) on a volleyball scholarship for her undergraduate degree. “At 18 years old, I had no idea what I wanted to major in.

I just knew that I wanted to play volleyball,” says Rachael. But motivated by a desire to help others, Rachael had a role model in nursing close by.

Rachael’s mother, Loraine Brown, began her own career as a nurse at St. Vincent 29 years ago. Having also attended Marian University (then Marian College), she was drawn to St. Vincent for the same reasons as her daughter and now serves as Executive Director of Mission Integration for St. Vincent Hospital.

“Being a nurse is so special. To serve the patient and their family is so rewarding.

I don’t think of this as a job,” shares Loraine.

“During a visit to Evansville, I witnessed the Sisters [The Daughters of the Poor] and nurses caring for patients, and I could see myself doing that,” shares Rachael.

While having lunch with her mom in the St. Vincent Hospital cafeteria during her junior year of college, Rachael saw a Marian University table. “I picked up a brochure on the online accelerated program and started asking questions,” adds Rachael.

The Marian University Online Accelerated BSN Program is an intense, yet flexible, 16-month commitment. Lectures are online, with hands-on classroom exercises and clinical training at St. Vincent Hospital.

“I graduated from SIU in May and started with Marian in August,” says Rachael.

“The real-world clinicals at St. Vincent were great. The nurses and staff were very welcoming. It is a teaching hospital, and we were able to work closely with the wonderful nurses there. We gained confidence every day,” shares Rachael.

Students of the accelerated nursing program come from a wide array of backgrounds, ages, and experience, but they share the desire to pursue meaningful work in a highly sought-after field.

“In my class, there were students like me who just graduated from a four-year college,

a lawyer who practiced for 15 years, an Army Ranger, former teachers, an engineer and a marketing executive. All were making a career change,” shares Rachael.

Marian University’s Online Accelerated BSN program exposes their students to a multitude of options for careers in nursing without having to start over in a traditional program. With Marian University’s close relationship with St. Vincent, students are trained with state-of-the-art technology alongside some of the best healthcare practitioners in the country. Nursing remains among the nation’s fastest-growing careers; through Marian’s innovative approach, students earn a second degree for a second chance at success.

For more information or to apply to Marian University’s Online Accelerated BSN program, visit mariannursing.com/ stvincent or call 866-890-9765.

“THE GRATITUDE IS INDESCRIBABLE. NURSES WORK SO HARD, AND THEN YOU GET THANKED BY A PATIENT AND IT MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT.” - RACHAEL BROWN

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At the first city council meeting for the city of Fishers, Geist representative from the southeast district Pete Peterson was voted by his fellow council members to be the first city council president for the upcoming year.

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His journey started as the “Chief Antagonist” for the then Town of Fishers during the forced annexation fight that started in 2005. As president of the Geist United Opposition (GUO), Peterson was rallying Geist residents to form the Towns of Geist in an effort to avoid the annexation. In the end, a judge determined that Fishers initiated their annexation before the Towns of Geist were filed and the 2,000 plus unincorporated residents became Fishers residents on January 1, 2010.

“The governor [Mitch Daniels] passed a 1 percent property tax cap which pretty much made the property tax increase we were fighting a nonissue,” said Peterson.

Once Geist was part of the Town of Fishers, voting districts were drawn up in 2010, and Peterson was the likely candidate to fill the area’s first seat on the town council. Geist and Fishers residents alike were still bitter over the annexation which made for a close race in the 2011 election.

Fishers’ districts were voted on at large, meaning that Peterson needed a good showing in the Geist area to counter the anti-GUO, anti-Peterson sentiment in the rest of the town. He beat out two other candidates for the seat by only 12 votes and was sworn in on Jan. 3, 2012.

“Nobody knew what to expect,” recalls Peterson.

“Here I was fighting these guys for the last five years, and now I’m sitting next to them at a town council meeting.”

A meeting prior to his first council meeting with then town manager Scott Fadness changed that dynamic and set the stage for what has now become some of the most productive changes in recent history.

“Scott reached out to me and asked me to go to lunch. To this day, we have a tremendous relationship.”

Fadness, now the city’s first mayor, recalls meeting Peterson for the first time.

“I was surprised. He wasn’t the ‘three-headed snake’ everyone had been talking about during the annexation,” laughed Fadness.

Geist residents were skeptical as well. Peterson summarizes the sentiment of Geist residents as “distrusting,” a feeling that over time has diminished considerably since his first days on the town council.

Signs around the 2,000+ homes on the north end of Geist Reservoir reminded residents for five years of the ongoing annexation battle.

Annexation opponents formed the Geist United Opposition which staged rallies like this one in front of Bella Vita Lakeside. The Hamilton County Republican Club was hosting a Christmas party at the restaurant, and “No Forced Annexation” signs littered the entry to garner support for annexation reform.

Since that time, Peterson and the rest of the Fishers Town Council have worked with Fadness to create a robust economic development plan which has already taken shape in the downtown Nickel Plate district, Fishers amphitheater and Launch Fishers to name a few.

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“Of all the things we’ve done, Launch Fishers is probably the biggest feather in our community cap. I really want to push more smart economic development and responsible development to the east of Geist Reservoir towards the county line.”

Business development is important to a vibrant city, according to Peterson. While property taxes on homes is capped at 1 percent, rentals are taxed at 2 percent and businesses pay 3 percent.

“As a rule of thumb, a financially healthy city has a 30 percent business tax base which helps keep taxes low on the residents.”

Short-term, Peterson admits that the transition from a town to a city presents the council with their own growing pains.

“We’ve never been a city before, so it’s going to be a learning experience.

The council is mainly responsible for approving permits, budgets and the like. All that economic development and visionary stuff goes up to the mayor [Fadness].”

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Peterson will be advocating for a city survey to poll residents in Fishers on projects and amenities they would like to see in the future. He points out that he is always available to Fishers residents for questions or concerns and publishes his phone number (317-523-8321) and email address (petersonp@fishers.in.us).

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Bento Café – Asian Bistro & Sushi 9778 East 116th St., Fishers

In the mood for sushi on Valentine’s Day? Stop by the recently opened Bento Café.

“Bento” means boxed meal in Japanese, and it’s a great way to sample a variety of menu items i n one sitting. They also offer a variety of sushi rolls with fun names; and Valentine’s day may be the perfect time to share the Sweetheart roll, which is shaped like hearts on a plate. You will also find the Lover’s boat, which is sushi and sashimi for tow, the Sweetie Roll, the Sexy girl roll and the OMG roll! Hip and comfortable, Bento café is a good choice for Valentine’s Day!

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In Hamilton Town Center is another great choice for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day. The bar area is a popular choice for the couples who just want to share cocktails and appetizers. You can also check out the fashionable dining area for salmon, bistro steak bites and campfire fettuccine. Stone Creek also offers some gluten free items which are great for the sensitive Valentines.

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The Gathering Bistro and Pub

11705 Fox Road, Geist The Gathering may be known for its Bloody Mary bar on weekends, but they will offering up some fine dining for Valentine’s Day. Live music will greet guests at the door, and couples can choose from a specific selection of soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Toast with a glass of wine or head to the bar to enjoy a nice selection of craft beers on tap.

Broadway Diner

426 E. Broadway, Fortville For a small town diner experience – with a menu that is sure to please – try the Broadway Diner for Valentine’s Day. The locals come for the fresh, made- daily French onion soup and the pork tenderloin with fried mushrooms. But this quaint little spot offers up a wide variety of steak dinners, pasta dishes and seafood. On Valentine’s Day expect some special pairings of menu items for two, followed by the featured dessert of the evening. Get their early for a good seat!

Murphy’s Pub

11650 Olio Road, Fishers Murphy’s Pub is the perfect choice for couples looking for a casual and cozy choice for Valentine’s Day. The restaurant is making the night extra special by offering all the ladies a fresh rose as they come through the door. Guests can enjoy a steak or a pork tenderloin with onion rings followed by a glass of wine for a toast. If you and your date want to skip the wine, you can enjoy one of Murphy’s many craft beers.

Peterson’s

7690 E. 96th St., Fishers Peterson’s will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in its usual elegant style with a menu created especially for the big night. Known for aged steaks, seafood, and beautiful grand finale desserts, this posh spot never seems to disappoint for special occasions. Be sure to ask the sommelier to pick a great Champagne or sparkling wine for that special Valentine’s Day toast at the end of your meal!

Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano 40 North 9th St., Noblesville

Just off the Noblesville square is a popular choice for those looking for a Valentine’s Day spot with good food and a romantic atmosphere. Servers in bow ties will be passing around some of Matteo’s most popular Italian pastas and seafood dishes. There is a special dessert pairing which will be available for the night: Fango chocolate cake with ice cream paired with sparking wine for two.

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Being an active community participant is nothing new to Scoty’s Brewhouse. So it makes sense that the local restaurant chain chose to involve the community when it decided to update its 96th Street location.

Scoty’s Brewhouse is currently running a social crowdfunding campaign with the hopes of raising $750,000 from Hoosier donors. Tis investment will allow Scoty’s to remodel its Northside restaurant, pay back a current debt at a lower rate and involve the community in the company’s growth.

to provide loans for “brick and mortar” remodels. What is a successful business to do when it is too big for SBA loans and too small for private equity? In Scoty’s case, they decided to turn to the very people who made the restaurant chain successful to begin with: Its loyal customers.

Scot Wise – the president and CEO of a Pots & Pans Production, which is the parent management company for Scoty’s Brewhouse and Tr3e Wise Men Brewing Company – saw Localstake as an opportunity to explore non-traditional ways of funding his business.

Partnering with Indianapolis-based crowdfunding platform Localstake, Scoty’s is asking individual investors to fund this remodel and other working capital expenditures. In return for their dollars, Localstake investors do not just receive an incentive or a product; they also receive a fnancial return on their investment. Scoty’s is ofering a revenue share opportunity. Te company will pay investors 5 percent of monthly revenues over a period of fve years until they have been paid 1.5 times their original investment.

“It’s not a traditional ‘going to a bank’ world anymore,” said Wise. “Afer coming out of the last recession, I had to think of new ways to grow. We used personal investors for previous store growth. For instance, in Fort Wayne, six doctors got behind bringing a Scoty’s restaurant there. Tey own a percentage of that restaurant. Now there’s a group in Evansville looking to do the same thing. In this new world, Localstake makes a lot of sense.”

Since Scoty’s Brewhouse on 96th Street was opened in 2006, the company feels that it’s now time for a “major remodel.” Te renovated space is slated to contain a pizza oven and a whole new look for customers, which includes doors that open up the patio.

Te remodel is also expected to increase Te idea for the campaign came via one of efciencies to improve the speed of service. Scoty’s vendors, Moody’s Butcher Shop.

Moody’s completed its own Localstake Despite having one of its most successful campaign in May 2014. Te funding years in its 18-year business history, Scoty’s gave Moody’s the chance to expand its faces challenges in funding its planned operations by opening a third retail store renovation because banks are not inclined located in Center Grove.

Securing funding via the Localstake platform is similar to other crowdfunding marketplaces like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

However, Localstake focuses solely on raising funds and investing in private businesses.

Te investments are regulated, and they are ofen locally-focused. In the case of the Scoty’s Brewhouse Localstake opportunity, only Indiana residents can invest.

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Te Scoty’s brand is well known in Indiana, from the college towns where the restaurants were frst established, to the cities where its young customers move to fnd jobs and start families. Wise and his staf are also active on social media, and the company frequently creates promotions that give back to the community, such as ofering free lunches to kids when Indianapolis area school districts closed

due to weather. Te restaurant experience coupled with these positive social connections have created a dedicated customer base for Scoty’s.

“Te reason that I like how Localstake does this is that investors are not just geting 1.5 times their money back,” said Wise. “Localstake incentivizes people to give more. Te perks that I get to give at a restaurant level are larger. Using this

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11TH ANNUAL PINK PAJAMA PARTY TO BENEFIT INDIANA WOMEN IN NEED

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As the primary caregivers, women diagnosed with breast cancer ofen fnd For the 11th year, the Indiana Women In themselves unable to take care of their Need (I.W.I.N) Foundation will host the families, and most women will ofen not annual Pink Pajama Party Feb. 20-21 to ask for help. Treatments can be very timebeneft women in Indiana that have been consuming because of having to travel away diagnosed with or are being treated for from home for treatment. Ofentimes, the breast cancer. Tis two day event – held at cancer prevents women from going to their the Indianapolis North Marriot at Keystone jobs, which can lead to a loss of income or at the Crossing – will allow women to relax, even the ability to support their families. be pampered and enjoy a fun evening of More women are being diagnosed with dancing and music well into the morning in breast cancer every year. In Indiana alone, pink pajamas. that number is around 4,000, and so the need for I.W.I.N. Foundation’s mission is For the 2015 party, the foundation invites more important than ever. women who have been former recipients, friends and family of breast cancer patients “In our frst year, we helped three women, and any woman that likes to party with a and now we have helped 493 women purpose, especially in her pink pajamas. ranging in ages from 18 to 90 years old, Women can enjoy great food, pink cocktails, which is truly gratifying,” said Sue Wynne, shop at an extensive silent auction and enjoy the I.W.I.N. operations director. “One of our complimentary spa services. Ten guests current recipients had this to say about her will dance to the music of Living Proof experience with the I.W.I.N. Foundation: ‘I and aferward move to the lounge to enjoy would like to thank I.W.I.N. for the grant I music by singer and songwriter Chad Mills. received. I live in La Porte County and have

been traveling to Indianapolis almost every week since April 2014 for treatments of breast cancer. I’m on a fxed income so the gas cards have been a tremendous help so I could receive the care I need.’”

According to Wynne, the majority of applications are seeking help with transportation in the form of gas cards as well as gif cards for meals. She added, “Most importantly, so far we have never had to turn anyone away.”

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Our very own Tom Britt, publisher of the TownePost Network, is teaming up with Toni Folzenlogel to co-captain this team.

Folzenlogel (sounds like “frozen bagel”) has been involved with this event for years. She’s excited to join forces with Tom to raise what we hope will be a great amount of money!

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Here’s the rub… while they may have fantastic resumes in the publication and design biz, they are no runners! They do know how to have a good time though!

Their training will NOT take place in a gym: Their idea is a little more fun. They want to have “training sessions” leading up to the race at local watering holes. What? Raising money for a good cause AND meeting in local bars: This sounds like our kind of race!

Townies for Tatas team captains Toni Folzenlogel and Tom Britt (center) rallied supporters at Casler’s Kitchen & Bar for a kick-off training session.

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Donning our workout gear (for no real reason as it turned out), we joined the kickoff party with our corporate team, Townies for Tatas. At this first of many “training sessions,” we raised our glasses pledging our commitment to the success of the inaugural Townies for Tatas Race for the Cure.

Our goal? Raise over $10,000 and have a good time doing it! Joining in on this fun is easy. “Like” the Townies for Tatas Facebook page to get notifications on all upcoming training sessions. Go ahead - press that “Like” button. Visit TowniesForTatas.com to join our team or donate!

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Jill Hall, owner of Repro Graphix, was grateful in December with the 2014 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Hall has been a business owner for 30 years and was honored by the award.

“I was extremely honored,” said Hall. “As a tenured NAWBO member, I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many remarkable women business owners over the years, and to be chosen for this award is extremely humbling!”

The award had more than just a personal meaning to Hall.

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The Geist Half Marathon will bring new experiences to runners and the community this year, while still providing the same local feel that it always has.

New to the race this year is a common start and finish line, which is just south of Casler’s Kitchen and Bar on 113th Street and Olio.

According to Geist Half Executive Director Aprill Shelburne, runners will be able to finish just across the Olio bridge this year.

Also new for the 2015 race is the option to run a 10K. “The 10K is designed for runners that want to challenge themselves and get away from 5K’s, but maybe they aren’t quite ready for the half marathon,” said Shelburne. Runners that have already signed up for the 5K may change to the 10K online at GeistHalf.com.

and Geist areas. We have people registered from eight other states.”

As the numbers of registrations keeps growing, the title of biggest 5K in Indiana gets closer. “We are on the cusp of being the largest 5K in Indiana. We need just 500 more entries to take over the Mini-Marathon’s 5K as the biggest one in Indiana,” said Shelburne.

“That would be an awesome title to bring to the Fishers and Geist area.”

To register for the May 16 race, go online to GeistHalf.com. Fees vary according to race and a price increase occurs after Feb. 28.

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HISTORY PRESERVED AT GEIST The Fall Creek Township has started it restoration project of the cemeteries around Geist and Fishers.

The cemeteries that will be restored include Fort, Helms, Kinnaman, and Mt. Zion. McKay was finished in early January, while Arnett was being worked on at the time of publication.

The Fall Creek Township Board approved the $193,350 project in 2014. The most expensive cemetery to restore will be Fort cemetery, taking up 25 percent of the budget. Helms will be the least expensive and only use 10 percent of the budget. Stonehugger Restoration Company, Inc. (SRCI) has been contracted for the project, which will take two years to complete. This includes a break in the project over the summer of 2015.

According the Indiana codes for townships, each township is in charge of abandoned cemeteries. But this project will help preserve

and maintain the headstones, some of which are more than 150 years old.

“I feel it’s very important to care for our cemeteries and preserve our history,” said Fall Creek Township Trustee Jeff Hern. “In the past few years, my office has worked diligently to repair and install fencing to help secure these cemeteries. I’m happy to see this project get underway and restore as much of these stones as close to their original state as possible. I would like to think the families would appreciate the respect being shown to their loved ones who have passed. We have not forgotten them.”

SRCI is cleaning, polishing and putting new bases on the headstones. This process includes taking each stone out of the ground and putting a custom base on the headstone before it goes back in the ground.

According to Hern, no stone will removed no matter what condition it is in.

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FEBRUARY LOCAL EVENTS 2 / GRIEFSHARE

GriefShare is a weekly video seminar featuring some of the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery topics.

Each seminar is combined with a small group discussion time to allow group participants to talk about the content of the seminar and about how they are dealing with the death of their loved one. This session lasts from Feb. 2 to April 27. Information about the weekly topics and our group can be found on the GriefShare website at griefshare.org. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. at Outlook Christian Church. Childcare is available.

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All People Yoga Center invites you to do something special to celebrate love and friendship this Valentine’s Day. Grab a friend or loved one for any of the classes or take advantage of the special package rate. Feb. 13 enjoy date night yoga with Mike and Patty Camp. Buy one, bring a friend free. Singles also welcome! On Valentine’s Day there are special classes all day. For more information and class times go to allpeopleyoga.com/valentines-weekend.

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Come to Fishers on Tap for a one-of-a-kind event in Hamilton County and celebrate local Indiana craft beer entrepreneurs while helping children and families in the surrounding communities. Fishers On Tap is a fundraising event for the Fishers Rotary Club with all proceeds going to local charitable organizations. You’ll be able to sample some of Indiana’s craft beers accompanied by great food and great music.

Doors Open - 3:30 p.m.

Pouring - 4-7 p.m.

Cost: $40 for General Admission, $20 for Designated Drivers, $20 for Wine Ticket Forum Conference Center 11313 USA Parkway, Fishers fishersontap.com

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9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Come see what each Lawrence Township school has to offer. This showcase makes it easy to see what each and every school has to offer, but in one central location.

Stop by Feb. 21. 1:30 – 4 p.m. 6501 Sunnyside Road, Door 3.

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