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HSE Faces Several Budget Issues, Referendum

HSE Faces Several Budget Issues, Referendum

34 / October 13, 2009 7:38 am

The school year is well underway and the Hamilton Southeastern School District is faced with several pressing issues. The budget deficit is up over $5 million dollars and they are looking to property owners for help. The HSE school board [...]

New Apezza Pizza Opens at Geist

New Apezza Pizza Opens at Geist

38 / October 8, 2009 1:35 pm

In a time where pizza prices are down and delivery services are speeding up, a new Geist pizza spot is taking an innovative approach to business. Pizza that is not the cheapest and not the fastest with a motto that [...]

Unselfish Geist Soldier Exemplifies True Spirit of Giving

Unselfish Geist Soldier Exemplifies True Spirit of Giving

14 / October 2, 2009 3:56 am

I believe all soldiers are unselfish if they are serving our country. As the holiday season is quickly approaching, I can’t help but notice one soldier in particular, who reflects the true spirit of giving. Her name is Elizabeth “Beth” [...]

Premier Issue of Carmel Community Newsletter Debuts

Premier Issue of Carmel Community Newsletter Debuts

0 / September 30, 2009 2:26 pm

The much anticipated unveiling of the premier Carmel Community Newsletter will occur this weekend for 20,000 Carmel residents and business owners. Our first feature story is of the Arts & Design District Business Association of Carmel (ADDBAC), a non-profit group [...]

Lawrence Township School Foundation Receives Proceeds from Geist Half Marathon & 5K

Lawrence Township School Foundation Receives Proceeds from Geist Half Marathon & 5K

0 / September 24, 2009 11:07 am

The Lawrence Township School Foundation is pleased to receive a $15,000 donation from the Geist Half Marathon & 5K.  The second annual race, held May 16, 2009, had 6,000 participants. Over 700 Lawrence Township students participated in the Foundation’s after-school [...]

Helping the Homeless Close to Home

Helping the Homeless Close to Home

0 / September 21, 2009 3:17 pm

They stand on street corners, highway exit ramps and major intersections. They hold handwritten signs saying “Please Help” in bold print with a sincere “God Bless You” at the bottom. With the present state of our economy and unstable job [...]

Faultless Says Geist Should be Included in Referendum

Faultless Says Geist Should be Included in Referendum

35 / September 21, 2009 5:30 am

By Bill Fouts As the Town of Fishers approaches a population of 70,000 residents, some feel it is time to drop “Town” from its moniker and become a city with an elected mayor. City proponents say adopting the city government [...]

The Daycare, Preschool Dilemma

The Daycare, Preschool Dilemma

3 / September 18, 2009 10:03 am

Child care: what’s a parent to do? Is the daycare center down the block the place for you or should you choose the preschool at your church? Is the center licensed or is it registered, and what’s the difference between [...]

Carmel Plastic Surgeon Opens Wellness Center

Carmel Plastic Surgeon Opens Wellness Center

2 / September 18, 2009 2:28 am

Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery has a new home in Carmel. The pyramid style, Asian-themed building along 116th Street, just west of Keystone Avenue, is now home to a full-service wellness center—the Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery and Fusion Spa. During their [...]

Area Attractions Offer Fall Family Fun

Area Attractions Offer Fall Family Fun

0 / September 8, 2009 11:34 am

No doubt about it. Fall weather and cooler temperatures just scream, “Day trip!” There are wonderful local possibilities when it comes to packing up the car and heading out for a day of beautiful fall sights. Whether it’s pumpkins, corn [...]

New Geist Area Church Offers Real Help with Life’s Issues

New Geist Area Church Offers Real Help with Life’s Issues

0 / September 8, 2009 10:35 am

You may have seen signs that they were coming…literally! Geist Chapel signs have popped up all over Geist, and postcards have been arriving in the mail for several weeks. I recently had the chance to sit down and talk with [...]

Dedicated Cambridge Resident Collects Cans from Neighbors

Dedicated Cambridge Resident Collects Cans from Neighbors

5 / September 3, 2009 7:51 am

If you live in Cambridge, you may have noticed a guy riding around on his bike, wearing a red helmet and collecting aluminum cans from willing neighbors who leave them out for pick up.  This dedicated individual, Chad Miller, has [...]

Meet Sailing Club Historian Faye Whalen

Meet Sailing Club Historian Faye Whalen

1 / August 23, 2009 4:21 pm

With a family nickname like “The Sailin’ Whalens,” it’s no wonder Faye Whalen would wind up as historian for the 59-year-old Indianapolis Sailing Club. Her long personal history as a sailing afficionado made Faye a natural choice as to succeed [...]

Fishers City vs. Town Initial Report to be Debated

Fishers City vs. Town Initial Report to be Debated

6 / August 20, 2009 12:19 pm

Many of you have been following the discussion around whether the Town of Fishers should remain a town or become a city government. A 44-person study group was appointed by the Fishers Town Council earlier this year to host town [...]

Geist Dam Getting Facelift This Fall

Geist Dam Getting Facelift This Fall

1 / August 17, 2009 8:14 pm

Representatives from Veolia Water attended the August 17th Geist Harbours Property Owners Association board meeting to discuss their plans to give the 66-year-old Geist dam a makeover. Beginning in mid-October, large concrete blocks connected by cables called Armortech Mats will [...]

Yacht Club Event to Honor Former Commodore, Raise Funds for Cancer Society

Yacht Club Event to Honor Former Commodore, Raise Funds for Cancer Society

0 / August 11, 2009 9:50 pm

Joe Kocot was a born leader. People gravitated to him for motivation and inspiration. He was always upbeat and often had a funny story to share, one that not only made you laugh but also taught a life lesson. “He [...]

Winners Announced in AtGeist Young Writer’s Contest

Winners Announced in AtGeist Young Writer’s Contest

0 / August 11, 2009 2:39 pm

We received many creative entries for our first ever atGeist Young Writer’s Contest this summer. The decision was tough, but our panel of judges (atGeist Managing Editor Laura Gates, Lawrence Central Cub Reporter Adviser Elizabeth Granger and WriteStuff Writers Founder [...]

HSE Teacher of the Year Inspires Colleagues at Thorpe Creek

HSE Teacher of the Year Inspires Colleagues at Thorpe Creek

0 / August 11, 2009 8:47 am

As we roll into the routine of a new school year, area teachers have been preparing for weeks to welcome their new students. I sat down with Hamilton Southeastern’s 2009 Teacher of the Year just days before the start of [...]

Grey Eagle Children Raise Money for Africa Water is Life

Grey Eagle Children Raise Money for Africa Water is Life

1 / August 4, 2009 2:15 pm

During the month of July, the amazing children of The Woods of Grey Eagle neighborhood raised over $1000 for Africa Water is Life to give people in rural villages in Africa clean water. Africa Water is Life is a community [...]

“Carmel Community Newsletter”, atCarmel.com Launching October 1st

0 / July 30, 2009 9:34 am

We’re expanding into the Carmel area this fall with the launch of the “Carmel Community Newsletter” and atCarmel.com. Current Geist advertisers were notified last month about the possible expansion, and based on their response and the response of some other [...]