Articles By: JanetHarris

Top 10 Cost Saving Travel Trips for Summer Travelers

Top 10 Cost Saving Travel Trips for Summer Travelers

0 June 6, 2011 4:09 am

Planning a summer vacation seems more challenging than ever. There is no avoiding current gas prices, making travel by car pretty pricey. The “staycation” is getting old, so here are some tips on how to trim your travel costs. With [...]

Join 2nd Annual Area Relay for Life to Cure Cancer

Join 2nd Annual Area Relay for Life to Cure Cancer

0 March 27, 2009 7:24 pm

There is good news in the search for a cancer cure: Cancer death rates have fallen for the third straight year, according to the American Cancer Society. This means progress is being made in the fight against cancer –- progress [...]

Lawrence Swim Team to Christen New Natatorium with Bearcat Invitational

Lawrence Swim Team to Christen New Natatorium with Bearcat Invitational

0 February 13, 2009 9:46 pm

This year when the Lawrence Swim Team hosts their annual Bearcat Invitational meet, they will celebrate impressive new digs. The meet will be held in the new Lawrence North High School Natatorium February 27-March 1, 2009. “This is an exciting [...]

Lawrence Township Dads: Get in the Game with Sons at Sports Spectacular

0 January 5, 2009 8:34 pm

“Dads are spending less time with their children because of the economic downturn,” claims a new study. A poll by Airfix says 45 percent of fathers feel their “hands-on” role has diminished, and more than half of those men blame [...]

Fall Fashions, Fundraising Unite at LTSF Luncheon

Fall Fashions, Fundraising Unite at LTSF Luncheon

0 November 8, 2008 5:15 pm

The banquet room at the Garrison was filled with ladies ready to shop for a cause (our children!) and take in the latest looks in fashions at the Lawrence Township School Foundation’s (LTSF) Ladies’ Luncheon and Style Show October 30th. [...]

Geist Gives: Party with a Purpose

0 September 22, 2008 8:17 pm

I ran across a very cool website about two weeks too late. While invitations are already out for our son Kyle’s 10th birthday sleepover, I have already found next year’s party theme. The Quaker Oats Company’s “Birthday Party with a [...]

Geist Kids ‘Do Lunch’ with Gov. Daniels

Geist Kids ‘Do Lunch’ with Gov. Daniels

0 September 8, 2008 9:32 am

“Let’s do lunch” had special meaning for Forest Glen Elementary students Adrian and Gia Peduto last month. The Peduto kids’ lunch date was with Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. Parents Angelo and Dee Dee Peduto sprang for more than a “happy [...]

From Interiors and Art to Eternity

From Interiors and Art to Eternity

0 July 9, 2008 3:19 pm

Having planned several funerals over the years, Modurn’s Morgen Bosler had always been discouraged by the lack of choice in urns and had struggled to find a simple expression of faith for her loved ones, including a few special pets. [...]

‘Pennies for Their Thoughts’ Spotlights How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Young Family Members

‘Pennies for Their Thoughts’ Spotlights How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Young Family Members

0 June 5, 2008 9:26 am

A few years ago, this column featured a story about Donna Petri’s efforts to engage local men and woman in collaboration for fun, friendship and charity. The group, Woman’s Life local chapter C-611, is now 30-plus members strong, reports Petri. [...]

Geist Gives: Socially-conscious Salon Owner Goes Green with Natural Products

Geist Gives: Socially-conscious Salon Owner Goes Green with Natural Products

0 May 8, 2008 12:39 pm

The Studio Salon and Spa owner Suzanne Haire incorporates doing the right thing into her daily business. The Studio Salon and Spa, located at 5501 East 71st street, Unit 6 (just west of Binford on 71st) has taken extensive efforts [...]

New and Prospective Entrepreneurs Can Turn to Business Owners Intiative for Tips to Succeed

New and Prospective Entrepreneurs Can Turn to Business Owners Intiative for Tips to Succeed

0 April 10, 2008 9:41 pm

In early April, my husband, Mike, and I sold our second business, Mission Coffee & Tea Company, Inc. Our efforts will now turn full-time to our children’s product, The Original Pot-Tee Prize Grab Bag (www.pot-teeprize.com), which will launch on major [...]

Meet Your Neighbors:  We name Jack and Jan Keefer as Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Township

Meet Your Neighbors: We name Jack and Jan Keefer as Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Township

1 March 8, 2008 3:57 pm

Mary Castle Elementary School 4th grader Jake Keefer may just call them Mom and Dad, but to many in our community, this couple would be worthy of crowning Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Township. Jack and Jan Keefer are passionate about [...]

Windemere business owner recognized for environmentally friendly products

Windemere business owner recognized for environmentally friendly products

0 January 12, 2008 2:10 pm

Steve Harney, a Windemere resident and President of Quality Printing Company, has announced his company has received certification by the Forestry Stewardship Council of the United States (FSC-US) and will begin immediately offering FSC-Certified papers as part of its continuing [...]

Geist Resident Helps Nurture At-Risk Children at Non-profit Education Center

Geist Resident Helps Nurture At-Risk Children at Non-profit Education Center

1 December 6, 2007 10:32 am

Volunteer: A person who enters any service of his free will for the betterment of others. Hamilton Proper resident Leigh Ann Louderback meets this definition of volunteer. Her passion to give back to our community is something that she and [...]

A Community Vision for Better Parenting: Parenting classes incorporate SPICE challenge course

A Community Vision for Better Parenting: Parenting classes incorporate SPICE challenge course

2 November 11, 2007 8:38 pm

Former work colleagues and Geist residents Sharla Rhodes and Nikki Greisl have taken their passion for encouraging families and created a new support service. They have formulated a mission to give back to our community in a way that will [...]

Fashions, Fun and Funds: Event benefits Lawrence Township School Foundation

Fashions, Fun and Funds: Event benefits Lawrence Township School Foundation

0 November 5, 2007 10:45 am

Lawrence Township ladies turned out in full force on October 25th for the third annual Ladies’ Luncheon held at The Garrison at Fort Harrison . The event exceeded expectations and organizers were thrilled that over $10,000 was earned for Lawrence [...]

Organic makes House Calls: High quality, natural foods delivered to your door

Organic makes House Calls: High quality, natural foods delivered to your door

0 October 8, 2007 8:46 pm

No more excuses for not eating healthier! A new Hamilton County-based business is bringing fresh, organic and natural foods right to your door. Hoosier Organic Connection (HOC) was created by two local families coming together with a vision to provide [...]