Articles By: christywrites

Complimentary Compliments

Complimentary Compliments

0 April 7, 2009 9:54 am

“Hey, nice socks,” I shout across the Mama Bear’s Parking lot. Did I just say that out loud, I ask myself? I sure did, all in the name of complimenting a complete stranger. Inspired by the now famous “Compliment Guys” [...]

Geist Jobs: Teaching Preschool Takes Patience, Brings Rewards

Geist Jobs: Teaching Preschool Takes Patience, Brings Rewards

0 March 10, 2009 8:31 pm

I never knew my lap could accommodate three 5-year-olds — that is until I tried working as a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center at Amy Beverland Preschool of the Arts. Instructional Assistant Angela Lynn says this is always [...]

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Opens New Education Center

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Opens New Education Center

0 February 1, 2009 8:46 pm

Holy Cross Lutheran Church celebrated the opening of its new Education Center on January 25th. Nearly 400 people were on hand for the opening ceremony, including Mayor Paul Ricketts. Representatives from builder Pepper Construction were praised for having the project [...]

Geist Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Jazzercise Instructor?

Geist Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Jazzercise Instructor?

1 January 10, 2009 9:01 pm

My graduation from college is finally eminent this year, and, with that, the inevitable question of employment comes to mind. When asked what I want to do next, I jokingly reply, “Hopefully nothing!” I admit to being a bit apprehensive [...]

Local Pastors Recount Tales of Christmas Past

Local Pastors Recount Tales of Christmas Past

2 December 5, 2008 1:20 pm

Back Home Again in Indiana Rev. Rob McCord, Oaklandon Christian Church In November 2000, my wife Renee and I, with our infant daughter and 3 year-old son, returned to our native Indiana from the east coast. I had just graduated [...]

New Director of Hamilton County United Way Outlines Community Needs

New Director of Hamilton County United Way Outlines Community Needs

0 November 10, 2008 9:24 am

The United Way of Central Indiana’s new Hamilton County area director is hopeful to reach the county’s highest fund-raising goal to date, despite tough economic times. So far, Isaac has raised 75% of the $2.78 million goal. “In a slowing [...]

Proposal to Lower Drinking Age Unpopular in Geist

Proposal to Lower Drinking Age Unpopular in Geist

0 October 15, 2008 9:30 am

“Rethink the drinking age” is the mantra of the Amethyst Initiative. This organization seeks to spur debate that culminates in lowering the drinking age. Backers of the plan are not teenagers, as most would suspect. Surprisingly, signatories of this initiative [...]

Heartland Truly Moving Pictures Inspire Viewers to ‘Think’

Heartland Truly Moving Pictures Inspire Viewers to ‘Think’

0 September 8, 2008 9:45 am

Have you ever seen an uplifting movie that touched you in a profound way? Well, Admirals Bay resident Chick Vladuchick has. Of course, that’s what you would expect from a man who sits on the Board of Governors for an [...]

A Tailgater’s Tale

A Tailgater’s Tale

0 September 5, 2008 6:50 am

Heading to the big game and want to add some excitement to your experience? Tailgating is the best way to extend your game day pleasure.  I had the good fortune of being assigned the “task” of tailgating at the Colt’s [...]

Curious Collections: Tim Durham Keeps $15 Million Car Collection in His Two-Story Garage in Fortville

6 August 7, 2008 1:48 pm

I had the pleasure of befriending Tim Durham about eight years ago when he lived in the tony Diamond Pointe neighborhood. After an evening out on the town, I gave him a ride home. I was only 23 and had [...]

The Sweet Treat Boutique Celebrates Grand Opening

The Sweet Treat Boutique Celebrates Grand Opening

0 July 14, 2008 6:07 pm

The Sweet Treat Boutique celebrated its grand opening Friday, July 11th. Many factory representatives were on hand to pass out samples of their sugary wares, including Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Toxic Waste Candy and Monster Energy Drinks. A “Toxic Challenge” [...]

Depressed Housing Market May Call for Desperate Measures to Sell Homes

Depressed Housing Market May Call for Desperate Measures to Sell Homes

0 July 8, 2008 8:07 pm

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Just ask any local homeowner attempting to sell their home in the difficult real estate market we are experiencing today. Sellers are getting creative in a bid to ensure a SOLD sign in the [...]

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Breaks Ground for New Education Center

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Breaks Ground for New Education Center

0 July 7, 2008 9:54 pm

A $3 million learning facility is in the works at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. School and church administrators, with shovels in hand, broke ground for the project on Sunday, June 29th. The new two-story building will feature six classrooms, a [...]

Family Run: Dad Runs 5K While Pushing Son with Cerebral Palsy in Wheelchair

Family Run: Dad Runs 5K While Pushing Son with Cerebral Palsy in Wheelchair

2 June 5, 2008 9:32 am

Nothing could get in the way of father-son duo John and Jack Huybers when it came to participating in the Geist 5K. Not even cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects nearly 764,000 children and adults in the [...]

Lawrence Township Schools Reports Over 700 Participated in 5K

Lawrence Township Schools Reports Over 700 Participated in 5K

0 May 23, 2008 4:04 pm

   The Lawrence Township School District boasted nearly 800 student participants in last Saturday’s 5K race. The school district formed the “Up and Running” program for students in the elementary and middle schools. This innovative program was designed to place [...]

Go Hiking, Wade in the Creek or Ride a Tire Swing at Area Parks this Summer

Go Hiking, Wade in the Creek or Ride a Tire Swing at Area Parks this Summer

0 May 5, 2008 9:19 pm

Are your children tired of playing on the same old backyard swing set? Maybe it is time to break the backyard boredom with a visit to a local park. Kids and parents alike can benefit from the fresh air, exercise [...]

Going Green Made Easy:  Where to Recycle Around Geist (and help local schools & churches, too)!

Going Green Made Easy: Where to Recycle Around Geist (and help local schools & churches, too)!

0 April 8, 2008 12:50 pm

Recycling is becoming more and more convenient in the Geist area. With the wealth of recycling options available to residents, we have no excuses. We can greatly reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills. One place to recycle paper [...]