Articles By: Janet Striebel

Professional Bass Fisherman: Reeling in More than Fish

Professional Bass Fisherman: Reeling in More than Fish

0 April 14, 2012 11:46 am

According to the American Sportfishing Association, more people fish in the U.S. than play golf or tennis combined. Many people like to fish as a sport, a hobby, even as a profession. You’ve probably seen lots of anglers fishing at [...]

Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce: Cultivation in Progress

Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce: Cultivation in Progress

0 April 2, 2012 3:19 pm

Since 1984, the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce has grown significantly in size and in its scope of mission. The mission of the Chamber is to be a resource to businesses providing information, connections, advocacy, and opportunities. This non-profit organization [...]

Going Big with a Little

Going Big with a Little

0 February 26, 2012 7:38 am

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (Big Brothers Big Sisters) has been matching mentors with children for forty years now. Although Big Brothers was first established in the 60’s followed by Big Sisters in the 70’s, both organizations [...]

Miracle on 126th Street: Three Heroes Save HSE Student Athlete

Miracle on 126th Street: Three Heroes Save HSE Student Athlete

0 February 13, 2012 10:51 am

“D, D, D, D-Bone” was the chant coming from the HSE High School Basketball fan section on December 16th against Zionsville. The nickname “D-Bone” has always been used to address the Varsity basketball player, Drew Robinson, who has always played [...]

New Bubbaz Bar and Grill: Open for All Ages

New Bubbaz Bar and Grill: Open for All Ages

1 January 31, 2012 7:34 am

A new restaurant has just opened in Geist. The new Bubbaz Bar and Grill is located at 104th and Olio Road (formerly Bertee’s). This family friendly eatery is smoke-free and offers a mathematical equation we all can relate to — [...]

Spin4Heroes Event: Supporting Heroes Foundation to Fight Cancer

Spin4Heroes Event: Supporting Heroes Foundation to Fight Cancer

0 January 10, 2012 5:11 am

Do you like to ride road bikes or spin cycles, the thought of team competition and fighting cancer? If so, the Heroes Foundation could use your positive energy for its upcoming Spin4Heroes event—which consists of many teams who will ride [...]

Come See and Taste the New Changes at Geist Market

Come See and Taste the New Changes at Geist Market

2 November 22, 2011 6:10 am

Geist Market may still be found in its handy location just off of Fall Creek Road but it now has people talking and smiling over the new changes and wanting to go back again. Under new ownership, Geist Market offers [...]

Respecting the Ghostly Graveyards of Geist

Respecting the Ghostly Graveyards of Geist

0 October 24, 2011 2:37 am

The word, “Geist” is German for spirit or ghost. Appropriately so, the graveyards within the Geist area have been here for hundreds of years enduring many obstacles, ranging from weather, erosion, falling trees, construction work, vandalism, fire and time. A [...]

Medals4Mettle Charity: Connecting Champions to One Another

Medals4Mettle Charity: Connecting Champions to One Another

0 October 20, 2011 10:43 am

Medals4Mettle (M4M) is a non-profit charitable organization that honors those with debilitating diseases or illnesses. Runners from around the world, who have competed in marathons, mini-marathons, and triathlons, donate their finishing medals to M4M. In turn, a global network of [...]

Geist Resident Climbs Mt. Kenya to Help End Poverty

Geist Resident Climbs Mt. Kenya to Help End Poverty

1 October 20, 2011 10:29 am

This past September, Admirals Landing resident, Ned Campbell, climbed Mt. Kenya to help the villagers of Kager, (pronounced, Ka-GEHR) Kenya. His goal was to raise $16,335 which equals one dollar for every foot of the mountain. 100% of funds raised [...]

Roundabout Geist

Roundabout Geist

0 October 18, 2011 9:16 am

What’s your comfort level when driving on roundabouts? These bagel-shaped junctions are starting to “make their rounds” towards the Geist and Fishers area. A new one just opened at the corner of 96th and Fall Creek and another one is [...]

Texture Salon: A Makeover in Progress

Texture Salon: A Makeover in Progress

0 October 10, 2011 8:24 am

Are you ready for a makeover? Texture Salon has been providing makeovers for local residents for over six years, but is now ready for a transformation of its own. Texture Salon, located to the left of the Lincoln Square Pancake [...]

ASG: Delivering Dealership Quality Without The Fancy Price

ASG: Delivering Dealership Quality Without The Fancy Price

0 September 28, 2011 11:27 am

Automotive Service Group offers exceptional quality that you would expect to receive at a reputable car dealer, as it was strategically designed to give you all the amenities of a dealer, but at price points dramatically less than your local [...]

FanStand Prints: Offering a Win-Win Situation for All Sports Fans

FanStand Prints: Offering a Win-Win Situation for All Sports Fans

0 September 20, 2011 6:49 pm

FanStand Prints, a rising company, offers custom high quality products using your favorite photo images. Wouldn’t it be great to take a precious photo of your son catching a baseball or your daughter dancing with her team, and transform it [...]

2011 National Softball Association World Series Coming to Fishers This Month

2011 National Softball Association World Series Coming to Fishers This Month

0 July 11, 2011 4:39 pm

On July 25, the 2011 National Softball Association (NSA) “B” World Series is coming to Fishers. This softball tournament will attract girls softball teams (ages ranging from 8-16) from around the Midwest. “This will be one of the largest tournaments [...]

Julie Livingston: Queen for a Day, Quintessence for a Lifetime

Julie Livingston: Queen for a Day, Quintessence for a Lifetime

0 June 7, 2011 6:21 am

Congratulations to Julie Livingston, who recently won the atGeist.com “Queen for a Day” contest. About 50 contestants were nominated by either a friend or relative. Eventually, this pool of nominees was narrowed to five finalists. Many people from our community [...]

Geist Girls Gymnasts Win State Championship

Geist Girls Gymnasts Win State Championship

1 May 12, 2011 6:04 am

A young gymnastics team from the Geist Sports Academy recently performed very well at the Indiana State Gymnastics Meet. This Level 5 girls’ team consists of four gymnasts ranging in age from ten to twelve years old. This group reflects [...]

HSE Students Organizing New Anti-Bullying Club

HSE Students Organizing New Anti-Bullying Club

0 May 1, 2011 2:33 pm

A new anti-bullying club is being launched by many caring students at HSE High School. These diligent students are still trying to figure out the specifics of this exciting new project entitled, “Together We Stand” under the guidance and direction [...]

Comcast Offers ‘On Demand’ Charitable Connections Within Community

Comcast Offers ‘On Demand’ Charitable Connections Within Community

0 May 1, 2011 2:08 pm

Comcast is known for connecting more than 24 million people to cable, internet, digital telephone and many popular television programs. But what many may not realize is just how generous Comcast is in matching its resources to satisfying those in [...]

Local Swim Clubs Open to All, Who Want it All

Local Swim Clubs Open to All, Who Want it All

0 May 1, 2011 4:57 am

Soon, we will hear the sounds of children laughing, pool water splashing and the smell of coconut tanning oil as we approach the summer season. Two local swim clubs invite you to enjoy many luxuries for your convenience all in [...]