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Jody Veldkamp Publisher

One of the requirements of publishing a magazine designed to serve a local community is developing an in-depth connection with what is going on in that community and what brings it together. The Greenwood Freedom Festival celebrated its 30th annual event in June. In August, the sixth WAMMfest takes place. In 2009 when I first heard about the event, I remember thinking, that’s something we don’t have. Sounds like fun…hope it works.”

The Greenwood Trail Trek 5K started eight years ago and is another event that attracts people from all around the area. Saturday, September 13, is the date of the event, with runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs on a leash all welcome to participate. Thanks to the sponsors, Performance Chiropractic, Methodist Sports Medicine, BlueMile and others covering the cost of the event, the money from entries goes to improve the trails system in Greenwood.

Not only has it worked and grown, but WAMMfest has raised more than $280,000 that has been contributed to more than 40 area organizations. The Sertoma Club of Greenwood puts on the event and we all owe them a big thank-you for their work on this festival and other work they do in our community.

You can find details on how to register or volunteer to help with the Greenwood Trail Trek and more on the “Events” calendar in this issue.

We invite you to stop by the Greenwood Community Newsletter Photo Booth at Gate #2 at this year’s WAMMfest. You can have your picture taken with some fun props. We will post them all to our Instagram page “atGreenwoodMag” and we will use the official WAMMfest tag of #WAMMfest14.

If you have an event you would like to promote on the atGreenwood.com website, just go to the site and click “Events” on the menu. If you think your event has a wide appeal or a great story, send a press release to PR@atGreenwood.com.

We hope your summer has been fun so far! Please stop by and see us at Gate #2 at WAMMfest. You never know—we might put your picture in the September issue.

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AUGUST WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

Writer / Rick Ramirez

In 2010, Governor Mitch Daniels attended the ribbon cutting at One Click Ventures’ current headquarters, a 68,000-square-foot warehouse on Emerson Avenue in Greenwood.

Today, the company employs 65 people and plans to have 70-75 employees by the end of 2014, growing to 110 by April of 2017. With that kind of dedication to the community, the company should have no problem becoming the signature eyewear retailer of the state.

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Greenwood Health Kick Event Calendar

8 Indiana Bicentennial Train Visits Bargersville

9 A New Chapter in JC Library 10

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 GREENWOOD HEALTH KICK

WHICH IS BETTER – THE SHORT OR LONG WORKOUT SESSION? I was done with my “CrossFit”-type workout session. I know what CrossFit means now. My burning thighs and calves are pretty ‘cross’ and my aching biceps and shoulders are throwing a ‘fit.’

Wow, that was fun—exhausting and exhilarating all in a short period.

However, is it helping me improve my fitness? I can’t be burning as many calories, comparatively to the longer workouts, can I?

can all be one type of exercise, such as walking or jogging three times a day, or a variety of exercises. For example, one 10-minute session is walking, another 10-minute session is swimming and the last 10-minute session of the day is rotating leg lunges/squats/pushups. Just do anything that will get your heart rate up.

Researchers have looked at the shorter 10-minute workout sessions, 3 times a day versus the continuous 30-minute session. Each group So what is better? The short 20- to 25-minute workout or the longer exercised at a moderate intensity, and they found both groups had 60- to 90-minute workout? I have always felt that I was not getting the same benefits. The two groups improved on strength, muscle an adequate workout unless I did the longer sessions. So, longer tone, mood, weight loss, blood pressure and cholesterol. Although workout sessions are better, right? the 30 minutes broken down into 10-minute sessions maintained a slightly lower mean blood pressure and mild increase in weight Well, as it turns out, NO. If your goal is to run a marathon or loss, they tended to rate feeling less stressed and more energetic participate in a long endurance activity, then a longer workout will throughout the day than the continuous 30-minute exercise group. be the best for you. Other than that, a short workout program can fit into your busy life and give significant results.

Pondering this, it does make sense that frequent activity sprinkled throughout the day would have more improvements in the subjects.

Studies are showing that shorter workout sessions are just as effective Exercise releases all sorts of chemicals in the brain and body that as longer sessions, and may have more benefits and better results. help with stress, suppress food cravings and lower blood pressure.

This is a huge paradigm shift for me. Nevertheless, when I converted So giving yourself a quick “therapeutic boost” of all-natural to the short high-intensity exercise programs, I was amazed at the chemicals during the course of the day can keep you more balanced quick response I was achieving. I had better muscle tone, definition and your hand out of the cookie jar. and endurance than I ever had before in half the time.

This is great news for a person who has limited time to work out, or Don’t let me scare you off and think you have to get “Insane” who has a difficult time getting through 30 minutes of continuous with Shawn T’s workout program to get fit. There are two ways exercise. The idea of just 10 minutes three times a day seems timeof approaching the short workout: the modest pace and the high wise, more physically and psychologically doable than exercising intensity pace. The one you choose depends on your ability and the for 30 to 60 minutes. Let’s see…10 minutes of cardio before we go fitness goals you want to meet. to work, 10 minutes upper body strength when we get home and 10 minutes of legs and abdominal in the evening or a brisk walk, run, The short modest pace workout is engaging in 10 minutes of regular or jump rope. Do this four to five times a week and you’ve got it all exercise, 3 times a day, 4-5 times a week. These 10-minute sessions wrapped up. Not so painful, right?

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Now for those who want a more dramatic response in body composition, the 20- to 25-minute high intensity pace or high intensity interval training (HIIT) gets the blue ribbon over the lower-intensity 60- to 90-minute workout. This is where quality wins over quantity. Studies have shown the 20-25 minute fast-pace interval training is more efficient in improving body contouring, strength, metabolism and weight loss than the lower-intensity 60- to 90-minute workout. The American Council of Exercise recognizes the above benefits of the short higher-intensity exercise over the longer, lower-intensity workouts.

Exercise experts have been aware of this and have been developing HIIT exercise programs such as Insanity, Tabata, CrossFit, and TurboFire with shorter time frames (20-25 minutes) that give excellent total body fitness results.

Consumer videos such as “Insanity” or P90X are great workout programs that can be done at home. Just get ready to do many burpees and jump squats. You can adapt the HIIT concept with running, spinning, elliptical, or stairs. You just need a good timer.

For example: increase speed or sprint for one minute then slow down the pace for four to five minutes, then increase again and repeat until 20-25 minutes is finished. Another example is the ‘beloved’ wind sprints: try sprinting ten 100- to 400-meter dashes with a one-minute rest period in-between sprints.

There are several HIIT websites (bodybuilding.com and beachbody.com) and YouTube programs you can access for ideas. A variety of interval timing apps will keep you on task. It is fun to work out in a group and several gyms are offering HIIT such as Tabata and Insanity or you can join a CrossFit center.

A few such places are: Baxter YMCA 7900 S. Shelby St. Indianapolis 317-881-9347 HIIT class: Mon.: 7:158:15 a.m., 8:30-9:25 a.m.

Insanity class: Mon.: 6:10-7 p.m.

Boot camp: inquire about days & times Greenwood City Center 300 S. Madison Ave. Greenwood 317-887-5000 Insanity class: Tues.: 6:30 a.m., Fri.: 8 a.m.

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TAKE-HOME POINTS

q If you are looking for general improvement in your energy, health and fitness, both the short 10-minute workout three times a day and the longer 30-minute continuous workout have the same general health and fitness benefits. w Short 10-minute workouts, three times a day, provide slightly better results with blood pressure, weight loss and sense of well-being. e Shorter workouts that are intense (HIIT) are more efficient in improving body contouring, strength, metabolism and weight loss. r Shorter workouts take less time, so you are more likely to do them and stick with the regimen. Even doing five minutes a few times a day can help with general fitness. t Shorter workouts can help you break out of your mundane routine. y Shorter workouts are better for achieving your fitness goals unless you are training for a long-distance activity such as a marathon.

The shorter workout wins! Now you cannot make an excuse that you don’t have the time, because you only need 10 minutes to make a difference in living a healthier, longer, happier life!

Alicia Wettrick is a Family Nurse Practitioner working in OB/GYN for Community Hospital Network. She believes that Greenwood is a great place to lead a healthy lifestyle and raise a family. She is married to Don Wettrick and has three kids, Ava, Anna and Grant.

She has been a southsider since childhood and has lived in the Greenwood area since 1998.

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INDIANA BICENTENNIAL TRAIN VISITS BARGERSVILLE LOCAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH SCHOOL GROUPS & MAXIMIZE GUEST EXPERIENCE

third prompts thought about the state as it is today and might be in the future. Visitors are encouraged to look at where Hoosiers have been, how they got there and where they are going through the lenses of transportation, land use, talent and community.

Writer / Amy Lamb

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will bring the Indiana Bicentennial Train to Bargersville Oct. 9-11 as part of its 2014 run. A unique collaboration with The Indiana Rail Road Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation, the Bicentennial Train will also visit Columbus (Sept. 1820), Jasper (Sept. 25-27), Terre Haute (Oct. 2-4) this fall.

In addition to the exhibition, temporary “depots” are set up at each venue to provide an enjoyable, comprehensive experience.

Visitors can participate in hands-on and educational activities, catch a 1916 interpreter presentation, connect with the mission and offerings of the Indiana Historical Society, and purchase items from a pop-up History Market.

stop, with three time slots available each day. There will be a meeting for Bargersville volunteers Tuesday, September 2, at 6 p.m. in the Bargersville Municipal Building.

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for either individual time slots or full days.

IHS will host a volunteer recruitment and training meeting in late August/early September at the Bargersville Municipal Building. Volunteers can also sign up at IndianaHistory.org/Train. For more information, contact Amanda Aird at 317-234-7640 or aaird@indianahistory.org.

The 2014 Indiana Bicentennial Train is presented by the Indiana Historical The Bicentennial Train and its Society and sponsored by The Indiana Rail accompanying activities are all free and Road Company and Norfolk Southern open to the public, operating 9 a.m. to 6 Corporation, in partnership with the Originally known as the Indiana History p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to Indiana Bicentennial Commission. The Train, the Indiana Bicentennial Train has 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Every visitor will receive Bicentennial Train will run each fall for two welcomed more than 71,000 visitors in its a complimentary pass to visit IHS’s Indiana more years, culminating with the state’s six years of travel. It consists of three 65-foot Experience at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick bicentennial in 2016. renovated Amtrak freight cars and features a Indiana History Center. free traveling exhibition, The Next Indiana.

Group reservations (including schools) are Local volunteers are a vital part of the daily available at no charge on a first-come, firstRelying heavily on IHS’s extensive visual operations of the Bicentennial Train, as they served basis by calling 317-232-1882 (space and archival collections, The Next Indiana help with crowd control, school groups, is limited). For more information on the occupies all three freight cars. The first car parking and more.

More than 150 volunteer Indiana Bicentennial Train and other IHS explores Indiana’s early history through 1900, shifts are available during the Bargersville programs, visit IndianaHistory.org. the second covers the 20th century and the

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A NEW CHAPTER IN JC LIBRARY SERVICES Readers rejoice! All Johnson County Libraries are helping you expand your reading horizons in a more convenient and enhanced way. Johnson County Public Library [JCPL], Greenwood Public Library [GPL] and Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library [EPL] have come together in a partnership that will positively affect all Johnson County residents. In the recent past, borrowing in each of the county’s libraries has been limited to individuals who live in the respective library’s taxing district. Effective August 1, however, a reciprocal agreement takes effect and allows JCPL cardholders to use basic services at no charge at GPL and EPL. Likewise, GPL and EPL cardholders will now be able to utilize basic services at any of the four JCPL branches: White River, Franklin, Clark Pleasant and Trafalgar.

All three libraries differ slightly regarding services offered as part of the agreement and how the agreement is implemented. Still, this agreement reflects their collective desire to work cooperatively and afford each Johnson County resident the opportunity to enjoy each library’s benefits.

ELIGIBILITY & IMPLEMENTATION

On or after August 1, interested individuals can bring their current, local library card and photo ID with current address to the neighboring library they’d like to use. Borrowers can bring a paystub or utility bill if their ID does not show their current address. After filling out a paper application, the library will check with the individual’s home library to ensure his/her account is in good standing with no unpaid fines. If it is, he or she will be granted reciprocal borrowing services.

At GPL, a new reciprocal borrowing card will be issued. JCPL will not issue separate library cards to its reciprocal borrowers. At JCPL branches, borrowers will present their library card from their home library. JCPL’s system will then read and accept the barcodes from the patron’s home library to check out materials. EPL will enter all reciprocal borrowers into a database that will be used to check out materials. Home library cards will not be needed.

Exactly what services reciprocal patrons can access will vary by library. Here’s an overview of some of the privileges and limitations at each library: Greenwood Public Library • A ny on-shelf item can be checked out.

• B orrowers can participate in any GPL program.

• Borrowers may place items on hold.

• Online databases may be used in the library.

• S ervices that involve contracts with other entities will be limited to residents of the Greenwood taxing district. This includes requesting books from the Evergreen Consortium [allows cardholders to request books from other member Evergreen libraries]. e-books and e-audio books are also contracted through the e-Indiana Overdrive Consortium and are therefore not included in the reciprocal agreement.

Johnson County Public Library Branches • Any on-shelf item can be checked out.

• B orrowers can participate in any JCPL program.

• O nline databases may be used in JCPL branches at the Research

Writer / Amanda Ennis

Computers.

• e -books and digital audio books are not available to reciprocal patrons due to licensing restrictions.

• B orrowers may not place items on hold or request transfers from other JCPL branches.

Edinburgh Public Library • R eciprocal borrowers can use all materials and services provided by the library.

• B orrowers may place items on hold.

At all libraries, loan periods and fines/fees will be the same for reciprocal and resident borrowers.

PREPARING FOR GROWTH

With certain growth in patronage, all libraries are preparing for how this reciprocal agreement will affect their library and resources. GPL feels it can anticipate what to expect with this agreement. Not long ago, GPL regularly issued library cards to nonGreenwood residents, though there was not a reciprocal agreement in place at the time. This practice ended in 2012. “Because of this history, we feel we have a fairly good idea of what to expect with this agreement. We don’t expect to have to make immediate changes due to any large influx, but we will certainly be tracking our attendance, resource usage and door count to see if any adjustments will be needed,” shares Cheryl Dobbs, GPL Director.

Similarly, JCPL has a history with reciprocal borrowing. Since 1993, it has been a part of the statewide reciprocal borrowing program known as the PLAC [Public Library Access Card] Program. GPL has participated in the PLAC program since its inception, also.

A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO WORK COOPERATIVELY

Presently, each library shares a strategic plan that includes increased collaboration with other local libraries. JCPL Director Beverly Martin shares: “Our 2014-2018 Strategic Plan sought to explore all avenues for cooperation and partnership with other county libraries and governmental entities. In conjunction with the County Wide Community Read program that will be launched in all Johnson County libraries starting August 16, this reciprocal borrowing program was a means for providing additional cooperative services to all county residents. JCPL staff and board members are excited about this new opportunity to work cooperatively with GPL and EPL. It will afford the residents of Johnson County an enhanced access to the wealth of resources, programs and services provided by our exemplary public libraries.”

Dobbs adds, “This new agreement seemed to us [GPL] to be a natural next step in our strategic plan and reflects the great relationship we enjoy between libraries. We hope everyone will use the amazing resources available to them in our county. Each of our libraries is unique to the community it serves, and our county is among the most fortunate in the state to enjoy topnotch library services with no non-served areas. We hope this new agreement will highlight the importance of library services and draw in new users throughout the county.”

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Dancin’ in the Streets Writer / Frieda Dowler

Callin’ out around the world, are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the streets.

The biggest block party of the summer is right around the corner on the calendar.

August 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., The Greenwood Sertoma Club will host WAMMfest in Craig Park for the sixth year in a row. All day long, local wineries, artists, musicians, microbreweries, and food vendors will provide everything you need for enjoying a day outside with friends and neighbors.

Everything, that is, except a lawn chair. So be sure to bring one if you plan to stay all day.

All we need is music, sweet music, There’ll be music everywhere....They’ll be swingin’ and swayin’ and [music] playin’ and dancin’ in the streets.

The continuous music sets the pace for the day, beginning at 12 noon with bands playing back to back on stages set opposite one another. Veteran attendees need to know the festival layout has changed with the stages rearranged to accommodate a larger crowd. Look for signs and maps at the entrances for this year’s layout.

The variety of music appeals to all tastes.

Several favorite local bands will entertain and everyone will find a song they can sing along with. Motown released an iconic song in 1964 by Martha and The Vandellas that describes the mood that the music sets for the day. It will tempt even the most reluctant to join in the fun…swingin’, swayin’, and dancin’ in the streets.

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12 p.m. – Blue River Band – country 1:30 p.m. Woomblies – rock and roll 3 p.m. Toy Factory – R&B dance band 4:30 p.m. Tight Rope – classic rock 6 p.m. Living Proof – “a healthy dose of Earth, Wind, & Fire with a side of Black-eyed Peas!”

This is an invitation across Greenwoodnation…A chance for folks to meet.

The Sertoma Club of Greenwood extends an invitation to all. Chairperson Joyce Nies of Van Valer Law Firm says, “This fundraiser event has filled a long-awaited experience for our community. It has surpassed what we even imagined.”

Sertoma is an acronym for Service to Mankind and exists as a fundraising organization. They intend to distribute the net proceeds from WAMMfest back to the community, to youth, individuals and community organizations. It makes the day even more satisfying to know it’s for a good cause.

Co-chair John Reames would like to acknowledge all the people of the city of Greenwood, from top to bottom, for their cooperation in making this event happen.

“The enthusiasm from the mayor, police, fire department, and parks department makes this truly a community event.”

Last year an estimated 6,500 attended this “festival for a cause.” This year the crowd may increase to 8,000, but the 27 acres of Craig Park can easily accommodate that many people. This well-planned event, with over 75 volunteers, has a handle on how to make it happen smoothly.

In 2009, the first year of the festival, there was unseasonably cool weather. The second year, it was rainy. So the sponsors decided, come rain or shine, the event will go on as scheduled. There is even a storm evacuation plan in place if necessary. There will also be law enforcement personnel keeping an eye on things.

Oh, it doesn’t matter what you wear, just as long as you are there…So come on, every guy grab a girl, everywhere around the world.

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You may see the guy from the bank who wears a suit, wearing Bermuda shorts with a tropical shirt and Tommy Bahama hat. Or the grocery clerk who normally wears the red shirt and khaki slacks may be in a fashionable maxi dress with a straw fedora. Whatever your vibe, it’s the place to see and be seen.

This event truly brings our community together for a relaxed day in the park. You’re sure to see someone you haven’t seen in years or someone you only see occasionally.

Take a minute and catch up. It may be next year at WAMMfest before you see them again.

More than music…

This year there will be more than 80 artists represented with art unique to the area. Under covered booths, they will display photography, pottery, jewelry, and much more. If you’re looking for something original, for your home or your fashion statement, this will be the place to find it. And, you just might be helping support a starving artist!

Seven Indiana wineries will offer delicious wine varieties by the glass or bottle. Six microbreweries from across Indiana will serve award-winning beers and ales and 16 food vendors will accommodate your appetite with nibbles, snacks, a light lunch or a full meal.

Get Your Party On! One of the best things about living in Indiana is summertime block parties.

Winter may keep us ice-o-lated, but when the weather turns warm, outside activities bring us together. What better way than with *W*ine, *A*rt, *M*usic, and *M*icrobrews at WAMMfest.

TICKETS

$10 Advance; $15 Day of the Event (Children 6 & under are free) Advance Tickets available - WAMMfest.com (Until August 15th at 11:59 p.m.)

- Heartland/Horizon Community Banks - All Ray Skillman locations - Greenwood Public Library - Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Share your experiences on social media with the official Hashtag: #WAMMfest14 / WAMMfestIN @WAMMfestIN Visit the Greenwood Community Newsletter at Gate #2 and have your photo taken at our photo booth!

Frieda Dowler is a local author, currently working on her third book, Heaven Bound in a Hollywood World. She and her husband co-own Color Cafe’ Salon on Olive Branch Parke Lane in Greenwood.

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HANS & DR. JOE CRASH THE INDIANA MICROBREWERS FESTIVAL may seem boring to some, but good representations of the style are not exactly abundant in Indiana.

Writer / Hans Maldonado with assistance from Dr. Joe Lauer Photographer / Eric Meyer

Once a year, Optimus Park in Broad Ripple plays host to a spectacular gathering of both craft beers and craft beer lovers in the form of the Indiana Microbrewers Festival.

Located a few blocks north of Broad Ripple Ave. near the Indianapolis Art Center, this event becomes better organized every year.

Lines for food, beer, and lavatories were as minimal as can be expected at a beer festival with approximately 5,000 people in attendance. Both Dr. Lauer and myself were in attendance, as usual. While Dr. Lauer found some new and interesting local/regional breweries, I must admit that it was difficult to ignore the tried and true breweries I know and love. It is also nice to know someone who can walk onto the back line and get beer more quickly.

ZWANZIGZ BREWERY (Columbus, IN) served a golden blueberry ale that was full of blueberry flavor and aroma and yet was incredibly dry and refreshing.

HANS: I had that blueberry ale, and it was indeed delicious. For those who think fruit beer means sweet and cloying, read: It does not have to!

JOE: For those who make it beyond Indianapolis, there are some interesting new breweries worthy of attention. 18TH STREET BREWERY (Gary, IN) got their brewer from PIPEWORKS BREWING (Chicago, IL), which was named the best new brewery of 2013 according to ratebeer.com. Grapefruit Dead Imperial IPA and Hunter’s Double Milk Stout were both quite good.

BARE HANDS BREWING (Granger, IN) was serving a Thai p.a.(sic) with hints of lime, ginger, and tea. It was quite interesting, and their other IPAs and Pale Ales were good, as well.

EVIL CZECH BREWERY (Mishawaka, IN) poured a Bohemian (that means Czechstyle as opposed to German) Pilsner that took me right back to Prague. Pilsner

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SCARLET LANE BREWERY (McCordsville, IN) won a Brewer’s Cup award for their Vivian Red IPA, which showed as well as advertised over the weekend. Their coffee coconut stout was dry and balanced.

HANS: My friend Leah from TAXMAN (Bargersville, IN) was pouring a Belgian Dubbel that was bone dry and incredibly attenuated (this means that there was no leftover sugar after yeast finishes its meal), as I have come to expect from this brewery.

When people think that Belgian style beer is either too sweet or too syrupy, it is usually because of left over sugar, or underattenuation. The Dubbel had the typical

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UNION BREWING (Carmel, IN) focuses on cask-conditioned beer (meaning that the beer is carbonated in the keg) served from traditional hand-drawn beer engines (handpull). I’ve never visited England (home of cask-conditioning), but tasting the Monon Mild, with its grassy hops and soft mouth-feel, from Union is probably the next best thing.

BARLEY ISLAND (Noblesville,IN) was serving a Saison (Belgian) that was crisp, dry, and refreshing, and yet was packing around 8% abv. Owner/Brewmaster Jeff Eaton is a more-than-competent brewer and a highly regarded judge.

BRUGGE BRASSERIE (Indianapolis, IN) rarely fails to bring a little sourness, and their Diamond Kings of Heaven 2014 did not disappoint. While the exact recipe varies from year to year, Owner/Brewmaster Ted Miller had been using the same wine barrel for some time, and it is populated with the appropriate microfauna to produce the lactic acidity for which Diamond Kings is known. After witnessing inexperienced festivalgoers spitting out Diamond Kings at a previous festival, there is always a password required to sample Diamond Kings. When it comes to sour beer—If you know, then you know.

On the American side of beer styles, Ted Miller also produces beer under the Outliers label. From Outliers, there was a strong Blonde Ale brewed with botanicals, Chinese rice

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JOE: That was also one of my favorite beers this year!

HANS: TRITON BREWING (Indianapolis, IN) produced two incredibly unique and outstanding beers for the festival. French Toast Stout and French Toast Stout with Strawberries could not have been more aptly named and either one would be a showstopper on most occasions.

TIN MAN BREWING COMPANY (Evansville, IN) was serving a stout that had been aged in a Maker’s Mark barrel, and it was outstanding.

This festival has gotten better with each passing year. The available space has more than doubled since 2007, while the attendance is still pretty much the same. It rarely feels crowded, and there are plenty of

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I have said before that BIER BREWERY (Indianapolis, IN) makes the best and only pumpkin ale that anyone should drink. For the festival, they came with a barrel-aged Pumpkin Porter worthy of a best-in-show award.

UPLAND BREWING (Indianapolis, IN) came with a bunch of their Lambics, of which I was only able to taste the 2014 Peach Lambic, poured by the brewer himself, Caleb Staton. His Lambics have gotten better and better over the years.

BLACK ACRE BREWING (Indianapolis, IN) was pouring Bitter Life Coffee IPA. It was a blend of American IPA and locally roasted coffee, the result of which was slightly citrusy from the hops and roasty and slightly bitter from the coffee.

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the area. While I was eager to hear more about their business, I also wanted to learn how the couple who started it became so successful, so fast.

You might have heard by now that the big warehouse to the north of Sam’s Club on Emerson ships sunglasses and reading glasses to online customers. Governors Pence and Daniels certainly took notice of One Click Ventures, as the company is poised to bring hundreds of jobs to

Randy and Angie Stocklin are homegrown Hoosiers. Randy grew up in Shelbyville and became a software engineer. Angie was raised further south in Paoli, Indiana, and became a school psychologist in Martinsville. That didn’t last long, though.

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room to meet me, I was surprised at their youth. Both are in their mid-30s. They graduated college and spent just a few years at hourly jobs before they launched a website in 2005 that sent letters from Santa to excited children. They juggled their day jobs and sending letters by night, working out of their house. “I had always had a passion for entrepreneurialism and building a company and team. For me it was always about the right time and the right idea,” said Randy.

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TIMING PROVES IMPORTANT

Their timing ended up being perfect. While the idea to send letters from Santa was very popular, the couple was also looking for an online retail opportunity. In 2006, still operating out of their house, the Stocklins acquired SunglassWarehouse.com, with most products under $20. “We didn’t know anything about sunglasses, but we were willing to make a bet on ourselves,” said Randy.

The timeliness of technology also played into their success. “At first, we were writing out labels the slow way and attaching them to the packages. Then we bought a label printer, which sped up the shipping process.

We had a huge postal tote we set on our front porch before we went off to work each day,” Angie explained.

Still working both day jobs, they reinvested all the profit back into the business.

However, as orders increasingly poured in, Angie had to quit her day job to keep up.

“We had packaged orders in every corner of our house, including the spare bedrooms, dining room, hallway and stairs. We didn’t see our family and friends for about a year and a half,” Angie recalled, followed by a laugh. By that time, about 100 packaged orders filled up three large postal totes, which were too big for the front porch. The home office was quickly outgrown.

Just over a year after buying the sunglasses eCommerce business, they moved into a 1,000-square-foot warehouse. That same year, they bought DiapersEtc.com. A year later, they added a site for reading glasses and handbags and brought in several employees. Yeah, that’s right: they already needed even more space. In 2008,

Randy joined One Click Ventures fulltime as the business transitioned to a 4,000-square-foot building. Along the way, they added and sold off some of their portfolio of eCommerce businesses, including picking up a reading glasses site.

The business model of low-cost products, low overhead and inexpensive shipping continued to grow like wildfire. In 2010, Governor Mitch Daniels attended the ribbon cutting at One Click Ventures’ current headquarters, a 68,000-squarefoot warehouse on Emerson Avenue in Greenwood. Today, the company employs 65 people and plans to have 70-75 employees by the end of 2014, growing to 110 by April of 2017. With that kind of dedication to the community, the company should have no problem becoming the signature eyewear retailer of the state. While I myself have never bought a pair of sunglasses online, I do see the benefit of a larger selection than what you would find at a big box store.

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Giant retail sites like Amazon.com present an interesting challenge for One Click.

“Some of our items are available on Amazon. There’s that unique dynamic where people can buy our products on Amazon and buy competing products there. Amazon helps us as a marketplace, but they are also an indirect competitor,” Randy explained.

When it comes to direct competition, there isn’t much. “There are probably about three or four [online] competitors left,” said Angie. The couple doesn’t think that’s due to big sites like Amazon, though. “We feel like we are successful because we are focused on people,” Randy added.

Another interesting approach to sales is the company’s relationship with writers of magazines you’d see in the racks at any given supermarket. For instance, a writer features an article on a Hollywood starlet and her latest choice of expensive sunglasses.

One Click provides the magazine with similar, yet inexpensive eyewear options for readers. Those ads are tied in with the article, sometimes appearing as though

You’d think a company with this kind of growth would be on the radar for acquisition, but the Stocklins say no one has come calling—not that they want to give it up. Maybe retail giants are waiting for One Click to clear some more hurdles first. At present, their entire fulfillment is done out of Greenwood.

Regional warehouses and partner dropshippers have been considered, but it hasn’t become necessary yet. West Coast customers get their orders in an average 2.5 days and the lightweight packages

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they are part of the article. “The marketing team is a third of our employee headcount.

Marketing has been a major commitment from the very beginning. Between now and the end of 2016, we plan to triple revenue,” said Randy.

Recently, the Stocklins decided to focus solely on sunglasses, reading glasses and prescription eyewear. The next focus for One Click Ventures is a new brand of prescription eyeglasses.

This time, it’s their brand and not the acquisition of another. A September launch is schedule for the new product. “We have a launch party planned in New York City along with a national marketing and public relations campaign. We will also have a local launch party here in Central Indiana,” said Randy. When asked if a spokesperson or model is onboard for the new product rollout, Angie laughed, saying, “If we had Tom Hanks lined up, we’d let you know.” The spokesperson is maybe not an A-list celebrity but will likely be someone known in the online world. “We are exploring the idea of partnering with social media celebrities for launch, but that is still in the very early stages,” said Randy.

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The owners and employees proudly share their success with the community. The ‘About Us’ page on OneClickVentures.com shows a long list of organizations that receive donations from the Greenwood e-retailer, including TechPoint Foundation for Youth, ALS of Indiana, Wheeler Mission, and the Julian Center for Women. “We donate two percent of our profit back into the community annually,” said Randy.

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With 19 agencies and six programs serving the Johnson County area, the UWJC will announce its Annual Campaign goal for 2014 on August 21 during its kickoff breakfast. Last year’s goal was $1,488,000. In addition, serving a demographic from infant to elderly individuals, Executive Director Nancy Plake said there isn’t anyone who can’t benefit from the services United Way Partners offer.

“We have agencies serving young people, offering after school and affordable child care, serving Boy and Girl Scouts, families, offering utility assistance, shelter for families under economic hardship and senior services,” Plake said.

Its priorities also include finding employment opportunities for Johnson County residents, protecting children and adults from domestic violence, and connecting community members with an agency that meets their specific needs.

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Johnson County resident April Nixon and her family are an example of the United Way’s reach. When Nixon’s mother gave birth, she was still a child herself. April said she and her own mother grew up together. When April was 7 years old, her mother signed her up for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, an organization that carefully matches youth with young adults who serve as role models and “siblings” to participants. Nixon said her Big Sister Jane not only inspired her to attend college, but also remains an important part of her life today.

“Jane was there through hard times,” Nixon said of her youth. "If I wasn’t acting right, my mom would call Jane and she would talk to me.”

April Nixon, right, with her Big Sister Jane

Now, as a mother of three, Nixon is proud to pass on the joy of being a “Little” brother or sister to her children. Even growing up in a home with an involved mother and father, the Nixon children were more than welcomed into the program.

“I thought the program was for single parents, but it’s really not,” Nixon said. “I think it’s something every child should have. I work a lot and my husband works a lot, so with multiple children, it’s very rare to get one child by myself."

Nixon believes the individual attention her children get from their “Bigs” made all the difference. Her youngest son, Avery, struggled in school, but his Big Brother Josh was able to help Avery gain confidence and go from failing grades to reading above his grade level.

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She is also grateful that her 12- and 14-year-old daughters have wiser young women to confide in. In addition to doing makeovers, they spend time talking about tough decisions that the girls may not feel comfortable bringing up to their mother. Nixon prides herself in having healthy relationships with her children, but recognizes that some things are just easier to share with Bigs. The Bigs are part of the Nixon family and not only share outings and regular visits, but attend birthdays and family get-togethers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is one of 19 partner agencies of the UWJC. Others include Access Johnson County, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Boy Scouts Crossroads of America Council, The Social of Greenwood, Arthur R. Baxter YMCA, Gateway Services and the American Red Cross Johnson County Service Center. Each organization goes through a detailed allocation process to become a partner and receive funds from the UWJC Annual Campaign. Eighty percent of the money raised is distributed to the agencies and its six other UWJC programs. Twenty percent goes back into fundraising efforts and administrative costs.

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UWJC will also host its 18th Day of Caring. Local businesses allow employees to volunteer a workday at a local agency. Duties include painting, landscaping, cleaning and completing other needs for the non-profit organizations. In 2013, more than 300 volunteers served at 30 locations.

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Additionally, the organization offers a helpline to Johnson County residents in need of referrals for health and human services. As winter weather approaches, it will collect coats, hats and mittens for Operation Bundle Up, as well as toys and clothing for Christmas Angels. Families who are suffering with financial issues due to job loss or economic hardship can also turn to the Economic Assistance program, which is designed to help them manage what finances they have available and assist them in finding employment opportunities.

With only five employees at the UWJC, the organization relies heavily on volunteers. It has more than 200 volunteers who serve at events, help at the organization’s headquarters, offer marketing services, answer helpline calls, present fundraising opportunities to local businesses, and more.

A board of volunteers reviews requests from agencies and then makes suggestions regarding how much a partner should receive.

Decisions are based on how the agency goes beyond simply serving clients to addressing the needs of the community.

Most importantly, the organization relies on donations. Ninetyseven percent of its funding is through donor pledges and contributions. A number of companies in Johnson County participate in the Company Campaign, which allows employees to deduct any amount from their paychecks before tax and donate to The organizations serve the community 365 days a year, whether the United Way of Johnson County. Donations may be designated it is the Baxter YMCA providing day camp for children while their for a specific agency or to help the overall mission of the United parents are at work or Access Johnson County providing rides to Way. It is currently working toward a grant offered by the Indiana seniors so they can attend doctors’ appointments.

Association of United Ways, funded by the Lilly Endowment. The Work2gether Grant will match up to $137,000 in donations from “Donors have entrusted us with [their money],” Plake said. “We feel designated donor areas. very fortunate. And we need to be accountable and use it in the best way possible.”

For more information about the United Way of Johnson County, volunteer opportunities or to donate to the Annual Campaign, visit In addition to the work with its agencies, the United Way hosts uwjc.org. community events to reach those in need. With a new school year quickly approaching, the UWJC will send more than 2,000 students Katie Burrell has been a south-sider most of her life. She enjoys being part of a small community in a big city full of life and culture. to five area schools with new school supplies through its Fast Track She is a runner, writer and nature-lover. There is nothing she program. The organization began collecting supplies in July, and loves more than a nice, quiet afternoon at home with her husband rallied volunteers to pack and pass out backpacks before the start of and two beautiful, energetic sons. the fall semester. In conjunction with the Annual Campaign kickoff, 26 / GREENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER / AUGUST 2014 / atGreenwood.com

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Following in the footsteps of their fathers, Kevin and Marie Storm always had the long-term goal of opening and operating their own business. Growing up, they saw first-hand the hard work and the benefits and knew that was the path they wanted to pursue.

Dr. Kevin Storm, a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in Saint Louis, is excited to have returned to his native Indianapolis and opened Storm Chiropractic Clinic. He chose the chiropractic field to help people improve their overall quality of life. His office, on Madison Avenue in Greenwood, provides a variety of safe and effective treatments for all of his clients, and he is passionate about offering a natural way to a healthier life. In addition to chiropractic care, he is also licensed in acupuncture—both non-intrusive ways of naturally healing one’s body and/or illness. Services include treatments for sports injuries, prenatal and post-partum relief, children’s adjustments and a host of other beneficial treatments for short or long-term injuries or health-related issues. Dr. Storm is a member of Great Doctors of Chiropractic and holds an undergraduate degree from Purdue in Public Health.

Dr. Storm’s wife, Marie Storm, is also employed at Storm Chiropractic Clinic. A graduate of both Purdue School of Nursing and The Center of Integrative Nutrition, Marie focuses on

Out of thousands of clinics reviewed and graded by Integrity Management, Storm Chiropractic Clinic was recently honored with the Five Star Quality Award for Service. This reputable award is given to businesses that excel in patient treatment, customer service and professionalism.

The care and individualized attention Storm Chiropractic Clinic and its staff offer its clients sets them apart from others.

Early hours are available for anyone before work, and one night a week offers later hours to accommodate after-work clients. Give them a call or visit their website to schedule an appointment or learn more about their services.

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Chiropractic & Acupuncture Treatments Wellness Consultations & Nutrition Counseling Flexible & Easy to Schedule Appointment Times Compassionate & Professional Service and Staff

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AUGUST LOCAL EVENTS 5 / JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF DRUG FORUM

9 / GREATER GREENWOOD COMMUNITY BAND FESTIVAL

7 / CITY CENTER RIBBON CUTTING, CLOCK DEDICATION & GRAND OPENING

12 / PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT

This forum will address the issue of 25i-NBOMe or N-Bomb, a new and illegal drug making an appearance in our community. Speaking will be area law enforcement, DEA and the Motsay/Ochoa family. Please plan to attend!

6 p.m.

Greenwood Christian Church 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood 317-736-5155

SCHEDULE 4 p.m. City Center Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m. Bagby Memorial Clock Dedication 4 – 7 p.m. Building Tours Free City Center 300 South Madison Ave., Greenwood 317-887-5000

Top-rated bands from across the state will perform. Day begins with a pancake breakfast followed by eight bands performing a wide variety of band standards.

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Free Surina Square Park 100 Surina Way Greenwood 812-379-4250 greenwoodband.com

Perspectives is a 15-week course designed around four vantage points or “perspectives”—Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. Each one highlights different aspects of God’s global purpose. $250 Greenwood Christian Church 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood 626-398-2198 info@perspectives.org perspectives.org

6 th annual

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Sample craft beers from Flat12 Bierwerks, Fountain Square Brewery, Oaken Barrel, Upland Brewery, and more, while enjoying live music on the courthouse square. Tasting admission includes 15 two-ounce samples of beer.

6 – 10 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Courthouse Square 70 E Monroe St., Franklin 317.346.1258 bit.ly/Franklin_BeerAndBluegrass

SEPT. 1 / GREENWOOD 5K TRAIL TREK

This unique road race is run through historic downtown Greenwood along part of the city’s trails system. The event features a combined 5 kilometer run and a noncompetitive 5 kilometer run/walk. Proceeds go toward future expansion of the city’s trails system.

8 a.m.

Greenwood Community Center 100 Surina Way, Greenwood bit.ly/GW_TrailTrek5K

Live entertainment 11:00 am ...Dustin and Laura 3:00 pm .............. Toy Factory 12:00 pm .....Blue River Band 4:30 pm ......Tight Rope Band 1:30 pm ......Woomblies Rock 6:00 pm .............Living Proof Orchestra

The Summer Celebration YOU DON’T WaNT TO MISS! Sample wines & microbrews from across Indiana, shop 70+ booths at our juried art fair, enjoy live music and tasty local cuisine.

wineries • Buck Creek Winery • Cedar Creek Winery • Chateau Thomas Winery • Harmony Winery • Mallow Run Winery • Oliver Wine Company • Retting Hill Winery • Simmons Winery • Windy Ridge Winery

August 16, 2014 11:00 A.m. – 8:00 p.m.

CrAig pArk, greenwood, in

For details and ticket info, visit wammfest.com

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Breweries • 450 North Brewing Co. • Barley Island Brewing Co. • Flat12 Bierwerks • Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. • Planetary Brewing • Quaff On Brewing • Sun King Brewing • Taxman Brewing

State Flowers

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Presenter / Gettum Associates, Inc. . Creator / Lucy Stravers

This is a particularly challenging puzzle. Hidden in the puzzle are the names of the state flowers.

The names flowers and their associated states are listed below. Each word in capital letters appears in the puzzle only once. Names consisting of two or more words may or may not appear contiguously in the puzzle. There are 37 names in the puzzle.

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Lucy Stravers lives in Pella, Iowa, and is the mother-in-law of Dann Veldkamp.

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PAINTBRUSH (WY)

$ MAKING CENTS

UNIQUE WAYS TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT MONEY Writer / Kate Rhoten

Do you have teens? Did they work this summer? My oldest is heading into his sophomore year of high school and mowed a couple of lawns this summer. That’s an opportunity for a teen to start earning cash even before obtaining a true summer job.

We’ve always talked to our sons about working to earn as well as to save and give. However, are there are ways to teach finances even if your child is not able to work yet?

COMMISSIONS, NOT ALLOWANCE

I set expectations for children as a member of our household, chores that are to be done without complaining or earning pay.

For example, everyone cleans his own dishes, one child has to put away dishes, and the other sweeps or cleans the table. My boys are responsible for keeping their own rooms and bathroom clean. I don’t vacuum, dust, or clean those rooms; they do.

Beyond that, anything that we ask them to do or they offer up on their own is commissionable. Examples are weeding, spreading mulch, mowing, or clearing out closets and storage spaces. We pay generously for this work because it’s time consuming and usually more physically involved.

Teaching children the correlation between work and pay can’t start too early. Try to figure out what is reasonable based on age, and create a chart. Share this with your child and let him or her know you may give periodic reminders, but that, too, may lessen over time.

Talk to your child about the amount you are going to put in the account. Discuss choices your student may make and what may happen if your child spends too much and doesn’t have enough left to finish the month. On the other end of the spectrum, let them know if they don’t spend the maximum per day, they may have more money when their favorite lunch is available to get an extra serving.

This is a good foundation for earning and managing money, before the more complicated aspects of money impact children. What have you done to teach your kids about money? Share your ideas with me at my site. I’d love to hear from you.

Kate is a financial expert of what to do and not do with money as well as owner of 4 Walls Financial, A Coaching Focused Company.

She has attended and completed Dave Ramsey’s Counselor Training. Follow Kate on Twitter @katerhoten, reach out to her via email at kate.4walls@gmail.com or visit 4wallsmoneycoach.com.

COME SEE THE STYLISH SOLUTIONS WE CAN OFFER YOU. A verse for starting out the new school year,

DINING-OUT BUDGET

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”

Take the time to carve out a set dollar amount for eating out.

Put that cash in an envelope. Add a page from a check register to keep track of the amount spent.

Proverbs 1:5

Any time the kids want to go out to eat, pull out the envelope, and let them see how much money is left to spend. Let the kids help determine where the family should eat based on the amount of money and days left in the month. Kids should also learn about tipping. When the envelope is empty, there is no more dining out until the next budget is set.

SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT

If you have children in middle or high school who like school lunch, use their lunch account to teach them how to make decisions with money. First, determine how much is reasonable to add to the account periodically. Use the daily lunch rate plus the extras that may be offered.

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Summer Concerts 2014 Jayne Bond and the Pink Martinis My Yellow Rickshaw Indy Nile

August 2 August 23 August 30

Concerts start at 7pm at the Greenwood Amphitheater. Free Admission Summer Concert Partners

CarDon & Associates Inc., Jockamo Pizza, Kona Ice, Greenwood Gentle Dentist (Renee Shirer, DDS), Johnson County Community Foundation, Best Way Disposal, Simply Cakes by Laura, Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, Attorneys at Law, Jones Kettle Corn More Details @ bit.ly/gw2014concerts Lawn Seating. Please bring a chair.

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