Articles By: Tom Britt

New Chairmen at Local Cigar Lounge

New Chairmen at Local Cigar Lounge

0 July 5, 2009 2:55 pm

Three new owners are at the helm of Geist’s only cigar shop, Chairman’s Cigar Lounge (11653 Fox Road). After the previous owners closed shop last November, three regulars got together to keep the doors open: Winston Strunk, George Stergiopoulos, and [...]

Geist Fireworks Webcast Test a Flop

0 July 5, 2009 7:14 am

Like many beta tests of the past, my first live remote video webcast of last night’s Geist fireworks from the Indianapolis Yacht Club was pretty much a flop. Issues? You name it: Equipment: I realized at the last minute that [...]

Mud Creek Selling Tix to Steel Magnolias Online

Mud Creek Selling Tix to Steel Magnolias Online

0 May 6, 2009 8:34 am

Geist’s oldest and biggest community theater is now selling tickets for “Steel Magnolias” online! Just click the “Buy Now” button in our free classifieds section and pay through PayPal using a VISA, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover credit card. Friday [...]

Call out meeting April 14 for HSE Dance Team tryouts

0 April 2, 2009 6:09 am

Any student who will be attending HSE High School next year and is interested in trying out for the HSE Dance Team should attend a mandatory callout meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. [...]

Geist Christian Church Goes Green for God’s Creation

0 March 27, 2009 7:26 pm

Geist Christian Church, located at 8550 Mud Creek Road (Mud Creek and East 86th Street), will host “Going Green for God’s Creation” on Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 pm in the Altared Worship Center. Come and enjoy refreshments and eco-friendly gifts, [...]

Lawrence Township Foundation Director Retires

0 March 26, 2009 1:29 pm

Lawrence Township School Foundation Executive Director, Christie Love, announced her retirement to the Foundation Board on Feb. 5th. Love, who will be leaving the position effective March 27, has been Executive Director of the Foundation for 13 years. “The Lawrence [...]

Hamilton County Offers GHPOA $25,750 for Roundabout Property

Hamilton County Offers GHPOA $25,750 for Roundabout Property

1 March 23, 2009 2:47 pm

Two tracts of property owned by GHPOA at the intersection of 96th and Fall Creek Road are being purchased by Hamilton County to make room for a new roundabout. A total of 0.221 acres will be purchased, leaving a small [...]

The FAST Tigers Pick Up New Cuts & Team Records At East Central Divisionals

The FAST Tigers Pick Up New Cuts & Team Records At East Central Divisionals

0 March 13, 2009 1:10 am

The FAST Tigers started the championship phase of the 2009 short course club season with a super performance at the 2009 Indiana Central Divisional Championships, held March 6-8, 2009 at Fishers HS. The Tigers raced to 220 lifetime best times, [...]

Indy Clean Up Day on April 25th

0 March 10, 2009 4:53 am

The Great Indy Clean Up Day will be on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00-noon. Two local sites are being targeted for trash pickup by volunteers: 86th Street from Mud Creek to Thorn Hill Drive and 79th Street from Indian Lake [...]

The Grill to Host St. Patricks Day Tent Bash

The Grill to Host St. Patricks Day Tent Bash

0 March 8, 2009 6:32 am

Robert Garcia knows a thing or two about throwing a Saint Patrick’s Day party. When he owned Muldoon’s Irish Pub on 96th Street, St. Patrick’s Day was the equivalent of black Friday in retail. “We would have over 6,000 people [...]

Geist Goes Green Open House

0 March 3, 2009 5:09 am

Come and browse through several green exhibitors, pontoon boats, sailboats, electric cars and carts, kayaks, and pick out your boat slip for the 2009 boating season at the Geist Marina! Exhibitors include: * Geist Marina – Title Sponsor * West [...]

Fishers’ Residential Stormwater Utility Bills Change

0 February 27, 2009 6:56 am

To save costs associated with mailing and labor the Fishers Stormwater Utility Board voted to switch from bi-annual stormwater utility billing to annual billing. Owners of residential, condominium and unimproved parcels can expect to receive one stormwater bill per year. [...]

FHS Academic Ambush team wins Cardinal Quiz Bowl for second year

FHS Academic Ambush team wins Cardinal Quiz Bowl for second year

0 February 24, 2009 3:05 pm

The Fishers High School Academic Ambush team won the Cardinal Quiz Bowl Championship for the second year in a row February 13. The team was very convincing in defeating Ben Davis, Hamilton Southeastern and Delta Muncie by a combined score [...]

FES second grade students participate in Project Linus

FES second grade students participate in Project Linus

0 February 24, 2009 3:03 pm

Each year at Fishers Elementary, all grade levels choose a service project to do with classes. This year second graders are making no-sew fleece blankets for Project Linus. So far over 30 blankets have been completed. Materials for the blankets [...]

New Retro Geist T-Shirts Available

New Retro Geist T-Shirts Available

1 February 24, 2009 1:43 pm

Remember when the only retail at Geist was Vance’s Bait & Boat Shop at the corner of Fall Creek and Brooks School Road? This is a throw back t-shirt commemorating the old “bait shop” at Geist Reservoir. Each Hanes Beefy-T [...]

Jump Rope for Heart Raises $1,700

Jump Rope for Heart Raises $1,700

0 February 23, 2009 11:37 am

The Harrison Hill School of Inquiry physical education classes participated in the American Heart Association’s 30th anniversary “JUMP ROPE FOR HEART” activity. By participating in this event for the last 17 years, HHSI has supported the AHA’s mission of funding [...]

Tiger Trot 5K Race at Fishers High School

Tiger Trot 5K Race at Fishers High School

0 February 11, 2009 11:36 am

WHEN: Saturday, February 28th, race begins at 9:00 am WHERE: Fishers High School 13000 Promise Road Fishers, IN 46038 WHO: Registrants of all ages and ability levels are invited to participate COST: Registration prior to race day – $20; race [...]

Geist Half and St.Vincent Announce Partnership

Geist Half and St.Vincent Announce Partnership

1 February 9, 2009 5:38 am

Today, organizers announced that St.Vincent Health will serve as the lead supporter of this year’s “Race Around the Reservoir” to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, renaming the race the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon & 5K. “St.Vincent Health stepped [...]

GHPOA Officially “Passes” on Clubhouse for Last Time

GHPOA Officially “Passes” on Clubhouse for Last Time

10 January 25, 2009 8:36 am

Approximately 75 residents attended last night’s special meeting where the GHPOA board of directors voted to not pursue the purchase of the Geist Clubhouse property for the last time. Residents of GHPOA were mailed a letter earlier this month asking [...]

GUO Decides to Not Appeal Annexation Decision

2 January 19, 2009 3:03 pm

Geist United Opposition (GUO) announced today that, after due and careful consideration of its legal options and opportunities, and in consultation with its attorney, it will not pursue an appeal of Judge Nation’s December 31, 2008 ruling allowing annexation of [...]