The Tradition Continues…

For those of you who haven’t spent time in Indiana during Memorial Day weekend, you may not know that the Indianapolis 500 is celebrated far and wide throughout the Hoosier state. And you also may not realize that in most parts of Indiana, the race is broadcast live via radio, not television. And, finally you also may not understand the importance of certain Indy 500 traditions, the most important one being the drink of milk by the winning driver at the end of the race (also dubbed the “Sports World’s Coolest Prize” by sportsillustrated.com).

ALL Indy 500 Drivers Want To Meet These Guys

Every driver in the 2011 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race will want to make the acquaintance of two Hoosier dairy farmers on Sunday afternoon, May 29. And they’ll know exactly where to find them. Richard Thomas and David Forgey will be standing, cooler in hand, on some of Central Indiana’s most valuable real estate – Victory Circle at [...]

Zoopolis

By Mary Nicholson “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines” not only applies to the thirty-three drivers of the Indianapolis 500, but also to an event at the Indianapolis Zoo.  On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Aldabra tortoises, perhaps even “AJ” and “Lynn” will take part in Zoopolis, sponsored by the American Dairy Association of Indiana and [...]

Behind the scenes of the Rookie Luncheon

By Mary Nicholson One of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s longest-running programs under the same sponsorship since its inception is the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Fastest Rookie of the Year event.  This year marks the 37th time this annual awards luncheon has been held.  Now I wasn’t there for the first one of these, but [...]

Porch Menus

By Michelle Plummer Porches, Swings and the Dinner Bells Ring As the warm spring winds begin to warm the yard and the aromas of flowers perfume those breezes, it is more and more difficult to bring ourselves inside to gather and make dinner.  So don’t!  Spring allows us to enjoy foods in a new setting…the [...]

Meet Kimmi Devaney

What do you do at Indiana Dairy? I am the Producer Relations Program Coordinator and am responsible for protecting/promoting the image of dairy farmers and their products to the consumer, as well as building and maintaining connections within the dairy industry. My degree is in animal science with an emphasis in dairy production management, my [...]

Ready to Race

By Mary Nicholson It’s May!  The month to celebrate in Indianapolis!  Checked flags will soon be decorating mailboxes, flagpoles, gas stations, and grocery stores.  I can hardly wait!  I never dreamed I would become a “track rat”, but in my twelve years of living in Indiana, I certainly have. It helps that I work for the [...]

It’s Party Time

By DeDe Hausmann You’re hosting a party for your child’s graduation OR maybe a dear friend is getting married and you’ve offered to have a wedding shower and this lovely occasion that you thought would be a “piece of cake” to plan has become OVERWHELMING!!!! Don’t fret.  According to partypail.com, there are just a few [...]

Refuel for Rapid Race Recovery…with Chocolate Milk!

By Kimmi Devaney Tis the season for picnics, boating…and summer races! After training all winter, runners took to the streets of Indianapolis last Saturday for the 35th running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon. As a runner, I get excited for spring, as it signifies the beginning of race season. Race day brings a [...]

What are YOU doing about your health?

By DeDe Hausmann Did you realize that many women, ages 18 and older, place the health and wellness of others close to them before they consider their own health?!!!!  A recent study commissioned by the MONISTAT brand found that 59% of the women surveyed stated that. National Women’s Health Week, a health initiative devised 12 [...]