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March 13, 2009 1:11 am
By Jill Hoffman – After algal blooms and public health concerns drew attention to the fragile nature of local water quality, a group of concerned citizens teamed up with the Upper White River Watershed Alliance to secure a grant to [...]
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March 12, 2009 12:42 pm
As the weather starts to break, the tools of spring start to come out – garden hoses, rakes, shovels, and of course — golf clubs. It takes extreme conditions for the mighty golfer to say, “Not today.” And sometimes, even [...]
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March 12, 2009 10:14 am
Most of us think little about water. We turn on the faucet, and it’s there. In stark contrast, women and girls in Western Africa spend hours fetching water, and the water they get isn’t always safe to drink. In the [...]
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March 11, 2009 8:36 pm
Are you wondering what to do with an old appliance? Don’t throw it out; call Disposal Alternatives! It’s a free service now offered in Geist that not only helps the environment but also less fortunate families in Indianapolis. Cal Hultquist [...]
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March 10, 2009 8:08 pm
By Amy Von Eiff, Dining Divas – Attention all sushi lovers: E. Miracle restaurant in Fishers can be officially called our favorite sushi spot on the Northeast side. Whether you opt for traditional Japanese food, authentic Korean cuisine, sushi, sashimi, [...]
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March 9, 2009 7:11 pm
Emerald Healthy Environments of Fishers has released the Indiana Green Pages online directory. Indiana Green Pages is the first complimentary directory of “green” for profit and not-for-profit businesses in the state. The goal is to help Hoosiers find products and [...]
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March 9, 2009 7:06 pm
Brenda Williams and Jimmy Guilford perform cabaret style Broadway, Motown and Jazz favorites at Servants of Christ Lutheran Church, benefiting the SOC Youth Group. Come for a terrific show and delicious dessert buffet. Sunday March 22nd, 6:30 PM. 7650 Oaklandon [...]
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March 9, 2009 5:23 pm
The Hamilton Southeastern School District’s Parents in Partnership team is pleased to announce its upcoming Parent Awareness Night, “Manda’s Story: A Narrative of Descent into Drug Addiction”. Dr. Mann Spitler will speak about his personal experience with losing his young [...]
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March 8, 2009 3:46 pm
Green living is a habit for Geist Elementary Teacher Jacki Ward, and she’s hoping to make it one for her second-grade students and their families, too. “We are raising leaders in our classrooms; it’s going to be their world,” Ward [...]
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March 6, 2009 3:11 pm
Do you have a green thumb…or wish you did? Now you can join other garden enthusiasts and learn helpful tips at a newly formed garden club. Benjamin’s Blossoms meets every first Thursday at the Benjamin Harrison YMCA at 1 p.m. [...]
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March 6, 2009 2:18 pm
Dr. Martial Knieser and his son, Dr. Michael Knieser, definitely could be described as “smart guys.” Martial is a retired pathologist, and Michael is a computer engineer and former IUPUI professor. Now the two Geist residents have unveiled a “smart” [...]
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March 6, 2009 7:54 am
The Indiana ACT State Organization and ACT has recognized seven Indiana high schools with one or more students in the graduating class of 2008 who earned a top composite score of 36 on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. [...]
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March 6, 2009 7:50 am
Two hundred fifty participants enjoyed the Lawrence Township School Foundation’s second annual “Dads & Lads Sports Spectacular” on February 20th. This event gave fathers and sons a chance to have fun together, while raising funds to benefit Lawrence Township students. [...]
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March 6, 2009 7:47 am
The Foundation dinner will feature speaker Quinn Buckner, vice president of communications for Pacers Sports & Entertainment Tuesday, March 24, He is in his 11th season as an analyst for the Pacers’ cable television games. He has also been color [...]
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March 6, 2009 7:44 am
Hamilton Southeastern High School Drama Club will present John Patrick’s comedy The Curious Savage on March 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre. The production will involve a cast of 11 and crew of over 40 [...]
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March 6, 2009 7:41 am
Fireside Grill has opened its doors at 11705 Fox Rd., with a new owner who jumped into his exciting venture despite the tough economy. Jim Henderson recently greeted his first customers at the Fireside Grill in Geist. Henderson had been [...]
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March 3, 2009 8:06 pm
Governor Mitchell E. Daniels has proclaimed March as Disability Awareness Month in the state of Indiana. Each March, thousands of Hoosiers come together to celebrate diversity for people with disabilities – which comprise more than 1 million people statewide – [...]
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March 2, 2009 10:31 pm
Come this summer, 129 Indiana educators who have been selected to receive Teacher Creativity Fellowships will take off for at least 30 states and 45 countries. They will head for Alaska and Nebraska, Kentucky and California, Croatia and Costa Rica, [...]
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March 2, 2009 10:27 pm
A team of four McKenzie interactive media students took the top prize in a contest sponsored by the State of Indiana and Indiana recycling companies. Three McKenzie teams each created thirty-second spots around the theme “Don’t Trash your TV! Recycle [...]
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March 2, 2009 10:14 pm
Geist Elementary Teacher Milissa Cameron was always a “daddy’s girl.” Now she has published a children’s book as a tribute to all great dads and daddy’s girls. “Faster, Daddy!” is a touching story of a young lady’s journey through life [...]