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Geist Half and St.Vincent Announce Partnership

Geist Half and St.Vincent Announce Partnership

1 / February 9, 2009 5:38 am

Today, organizers announced that St.Vincent Health will serve as the lead supporter of this year’s “Race Around the Reservoir” to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009, renaming the race the St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon & 5K. “St.Vincent Health stepped [...]

Interview with Pete Peterson of the GUO

Interview with Pete Peterson of the GUO

0 / February 5, 2009 3:54 pm

Now that the four-year Geist annexation fight is over, the GUO can officially close up shop. After the December 31st ruling by Judge Nation in Hamilton County that allowed Fishers to proceed with their forced annexation plans, Geist United Opposition [...]

GHPOA Officially “Passes” on Clubhouse for Last Time

GHPOA Officially “Passes” on Clubhouse for Last Time

10 / January 25, 2009 8:36 am

Approximately 75 residents attended last night’s special meeting where the GHPOA board of directors voted to not pursue the purchase of the Geist Clubhouse property for the last time. Residents of GHPOA were mailed a letter earlier this month asking [...]

GUO Decides to Not Appeal Annexation Decision

2 / January 19, 2009 3:03 pm

Geist United Opposition (GUO) announced today that, after due and careful consideration of its legal options and opportunities, and in consultation with its attorney, it will not pursue an appeal of Judge Nation’s December 31, 2008 ruling allowing annexation of [...]

Meet Your Neighbors: Jerry and Carol Gassen Support Community Fitness

Meet Your Neighbors: Jerry and Carol Gassen Support Community Fitness

1 / January 16, 2009 8:15 pm

Geist residents Jerry and Carol Gassen have found the perfect way to fuse their passion for fitness and community. As CEO of Ameriana Bank, Jerry didn’t hesitate to commit the bank’s support for the second annual Geist Half Marathon, set [...]

Local Bank Robbed, Suspect Tries to Cover Tracks

Local Bank Robbed, Suspect Tries to Cover Tracks

0 / January 16, 2009 12:50 pm

Fishers Police were dispatched at 10:36 am this morning to a bank robbery at the First Merchants Bank in front of Marsh Supermarket at 116th and Brooks School Road. According to police, Enrique Barahona of Indianapoils entered the bank with [...]

The Fox Closes Suddenly, Shocking Staff, Patrons

23 / January 12, 2009 10:59 am

The Fox Pub & Grill closed its doors without warning this weekend, stunning faithful customers. Executive Chef Suzanne Rockwell says she was shocked to find this note on the door Sunday morning: “Sorry for the inconvenience. Reopening soon with: New [...]

Getting Fit: Do You Need a Personal Trainer?

Getting Fit: Do You Need a Personal Trainer?

0 / January 9, 2009 1:35 pm

While making the proverbial “New Year’s resolution” may seem corny, the new year is traditionally a time for setting personal improvement goals, which often means toning up and improving overall fitness. Joining a gym is easy; mustering the motivation to [...]

Girls Night Out and Shopping: A Powerful Retail Combo

Girls Night Out and Shopping: A Powerful Retail Combo

1 / January 8, 2009 1:05 pm

Whether it’s convenient, economically smart or just plain social …home shopping parties are popping up all over. And these aren’t your mother’s Tupperware parties, anymore. Now skin care products, clothing and jewelry are all offered with wine and hors d’oeuvres! [...]

Geist Clubhouse Mailer Going Out Today – UPDATED

Geist Clubhouse Mailer Going Out Today – UPDATED

2 / January 5, 2009 9:52 am

This mailer is going out today, January 5th. With the holidays, it was delayed a bit and unable to be processed and mailed according to the original schedule. Like any heated debate with a lot of people involved, there has [...]

Court Rules in Favor of Fishers

1 / December 31, 2008 2:38 pm

Judge Nation handed down his verdict today in the long-awaited Fishers vs. Geist annexation case. Fishers was given the green light to annex over 2,000 properties around Geist Reservoir. “I’m not surprised, but I’m obviously disappointed,” said Geist United Opposition [...]

Meet Your Neighbor: Local Family Designed, Built Macy’s Window Displays

Meet Your Neighbor: Local Family Designed, Built Macy’s Window Displays

3 / December 13, 2008 12:48 pm

For many of us, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings back fond childhood memories of family gatherings and a kick-off to the holiday season. Perhaps no one has fonder family memories than the Gianfagna family living in Windermere. John [...]

Teacher of the Month: Lantern Road’s Carrie Billman Brings Art to Life

Teacher of the Month: Lantern Road’s Carrie Billman Brings Art to Life

1 / December 10, 2008 10:38 pm

In grade school, Carrie Billman wasn’t much of a student. She only excelled in one area: art. The 40 minutes a week she spent in art class was her time to shine. Now Billman is shining as an art teacher. [...]

Geist Half Marathon Gives $10,000 to Lawrence Township School Foundation

Geist Half Marathon Gives $10,000 to Lawrence Township School Foundation

0 / December 8, 2008 8:28 pm

The Geist Half Marathon Committee awarded a $10,000 check to the Lawrence Township School Foundation (LTSF) on Thurs., Dec. 4. LTSF was the major beneficiary of the inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K event held May 17, 2008, which sold [...]

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 [...]

LT School Board Vote Means Smaller Magnet Offerings, Longer Bus Rides in 2009-10

16 / November 25, 2008 9:27 am

Lawrence Township’s two elementary magnet schools will be taking a hit next year with Monday’s School Board vote to decrease enrollment for 2009-10. Students at Forest Glen and Indian Creek also will lose about 40 minutes of instructional time due [...]

Annexation Trial: Day 1 Diary

5 / November 24, 2008 5:45 am

I arrived in the courtroom around 8:40 am only to hear the lawyers admitting evidence into the court. At issue was whether or not the subject matter around the Towns of East and West Geist were going to be admissible [...]

Say “Thanks” to Military Personnel Online

0 / November 23, 2008 6:47 am

A neighbor of mine sent me a link to a very cool holiday idea. Xerox has launched LetsSayThanks.com, a website that allows you to choose a holiday card online, personalize it by entering a message, and then it prints and [...]

Want a Wider 79th Street? Speak Up!

Want a Wider 79th Street? Speak Up!

54 / November 20, 2008 5:36 pm

How many of us feel trapped unnecessarily in traffic on 79th street between Sunnyside and Fall Creek roads? We all know the road should be widened to allow ample room for traffic flow, proper water drainage and adequate shoulders. We [...]

Geist Clubhouse Issue Headed for a Vote

12 / November 18, 2008 8:49 am

Volunteers from the Geist Recreational Facility Committee (“Geist Rec”) working to save the Geist Clubhouse presented their argument last night for purchasing the 10+ acre amenity and bringing it under the GHPOA umbrella. Jim Felli led the presentation and was [...]