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By TomBritt on July 18, 2009  |  Comments Comments

The Architect of Geist: Allen Rosenberg, Sr.

In a small office above Puccini’s overlooking the Geist Marina sits the architect of Geist Reservoir: Allen Rosenberg, Sr.
From his early days at the Indianapolis Water Company in the late 1960’s through today, Rosenberg has been the common thread of the Geist Reservoir community.
After graduating from Indiana University in 1960, he became a certified [...]

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By pcarlini on July 12, 2009  |  Comments Comments

Fishers Man Introduces New Boat, Athletic Shoe

Are your tired of hot, sweaty feet in the summer, or when you exercise? How about just tired of your feet being tired, after being on your feet all day? Well, if you are looking for a shoe that feels as good as it looks, there’s a new shoe in town that  you might [...]

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By TomBritt on July 07, 2009  |  Comments Comments

Last Active Original Mud Creek Player, Dottie Pierdos, Passes at the Age of 85

Dottie Pierdos, the last surviving active Mud Creek Players founding member, passed away last week in Clarksville, Tennessee at the age of 85. Dottie was the historian for the Mud Creek Players and told stories about the beginning years, the original barn fire, and tales of the many actors and actresses that graced Indianapolis’ oldest [...]

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By Tom on July 06, 2009  |  Comments Comments

Winners of First Annual July 4th Boat Parade

In spite of the damp weather, the first annual July 4th Boat Parade was a good time and great entertainment. A dozen boats decorated in the “Red, White and Blue” theme paraded from Diamond Pointe to the Fall Creek Bridge where an estimated 4,000 onlookers were gathered to watch the “Blast from the Bridge” fireworks [...]

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By Michelle Momper on July 06, 2009  |  Comments Comments

Fishers YMCA Expansion To Offer More Benefits, Better Services

For most of us, being healthy and fit does not include watching any body parts expand, particularly the waistline or backside. But in the case of the Fishers YMCA, well, the bigger the expansion, the better it is for everyone. In fact, key administrators of the facility think that their current building expansion efforts [...]

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By Janet Striebel on July 01, 2009  |  Comments Comments

Fishers Girl with Hair Loss Creates Video to Inspire Others

Olivia Rusk represents a brave, beautiful, determined and caring role model who has made the best of an unfortunate situation. Olivia has an autoimmune condition called Alopecia (pronounced alo-pay-sha) that causes hair loss. Olivia developed alopecia just after she had her 18 month vaccines.
“I have lost all my hair twice since I was two years [...]

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Pack Lady

My wife Mary Ellen has a walk-in closet, but this evening she walked in at 7 p.m. and didn’t come out until midnight. Another few minutes and it would have become a sleep-in closet.
You see, the Wolfsies are planning a mid-summer cruise and this is a ritual Mary Ellen goes through before every trip. She [...]

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Allen Rosenberg, Sr. Discusses Plans for Geist Island

Perhaps the most prestigious lot available at Geist Reservoir remains undeveloped with no electric, sewers, or even running water. The heavily wooded island just off of Admirals Sound, home of the Geist fireworks for years, is waiting for the right buyer to come along. Allen Rosenberg, Sr. always envisioned a wealthy family coming to Geist [...]

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Geist History

Geist Reservoir’s namesake was one of the biggest Tycoons you’ve never heard of
In Indianapolis the name Geist is associated not with a person but with the 7 billion -gallon reservoir on the city’s Northside. Few remember the lake’s namesake: Clarence Geist , a high rolling early 20th century tycoon who owned country clubs and utilities. [...]

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Artist Shannon Walsh to Brighten Up Sand Creek Elementary

Students from Sand Creek Elementary will have a surprise when they return to school in  August.  Local artist Shannon Walsh, donating her time through the not-for-profit organization The Drem Corporation, has designed and painted four canvases for the school.  The first is a music themed abstract for the music room.  Three additional canvases are [...]

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Tips for Higher Home Resale Values

Whether it’s an entry-level home or a lakefront estate, no home is immune to the impact of foreclosures. By law, when a home sells and the new owners are applying for a mortgage, appraisers must use recent foreclosed home sale prices in our neighborhood to help determine the value of the home. While [...]

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Tuthill: Mystery Mail

I received this letter in the mail yesterday, and thought putting it in my column my help this person’s efforts.  Thanks for your consideration.
Dear Everyone,
I need your help.
I have an issue with one of the most significant branches of government in the United States – the US Post Office.  I am in the process [...]

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Quick & Easy Baked Tomato & Cheese Casserole

During this time of year, when we have oodles of tomatoes multiplying in our gardens, many of us are looking for different ways to use them in our kitchens. Here is a very quick and easy recipe that will knock your socks off, (I mean flip flops,) because it is so incredibly tasty! You can [...]

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