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We're looking for Geist's largest and most unusual collections. You know, the kind that quietly take over an entire basement ... the kind that make all your friends and family scratch their heads and wonder why you can't keep this compulsion under control. The kind that turns otherwise sane folks into obsessive excentrics. Maybe you are a concerned friend (or fed-up spouse) of such an afflicted person. We'd like to hear from you! If you or someone you know has a curious collection, please contact Laura Gates at Laura@atGeist.com. Get the chance to explain your obsession to the world (or maybe, just to your Geist neighbors)!

There should be a law. A law against having phone numbers that denote words instead of, well, numbers. Hello! Its a phone, not a phone word. I hosted a TV segment last week for a national organization that is dedicated to educating people about a common, but potentially serious, illness. Their phone number spells the name of the disease. That makes the number easy to remember, but impossible to dial on your cell phone when you are in the car and have to watch the road, balance your coffee, and try to figure out where the PQRS button is. I misdialed 1-800 DIABETES and got some poor guy in Tipton ...

Here is an easy pasta salad that is sure to get “0ohs” and “ahhs” from those who taste this delicious salad with a Greek flair, featuring feta cheese and black olives. Prime Pasta Salad 1 box of tri-colored Rotini pasta (corkscrew twists that are orange, green and tan colored), boiled and drained 2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped Red Pepper (about one half) finely chopped 1 can of sliced black olives, drained (3.8oz) 1 bottle of Wish Bone or other Italian Dressing (about half of bottle) Feta cheese (6 oz.), crumbled in fine pieces Boil the pasta and drain in colander. While the pasta is boiling, chop the tomatoes and red pepper into small pieces. Empty drained pasta into ...

Geist Lake Coalition members are feverishly dialing for dollars again this summer raising money for the annual Geist fireworks scheduled for Friday, July 4th. "We need around $30,000 this year and every little bit helps," said long-time Geist Lake Coalition member Scott Rodgers. This year's title sponsor of the event is Eddy's Neighborhood Bar & Grill owned by Scott Foster. While he wanted to do something for the community, it was his childhood memories of watching the fireworks that cinched the deal for the Geist Lake Coalition. "When I was growing up in Fort Wayne, my fondest memories were going out on the lake in Coldwater, Michigan and seeing the fireworks on the Fourth of July," Foster ...

Geist local Adam Goldstein has a solution for rising gasoline prices. Owner of the Automotive Service Group off of Thunderbird Road near Pendleton Pike, Goldstein now offers a flex fuel conversion package that includes, among other things, a computer card that allows your vehicle to burn E85 ethanol. "All cars built after 1994 had to be equipped to burn at least 10% Ethanol," said Goldstein. "With gas prices over $4.00 a gallon and ethanol around $3.25, people can save around 20% at the pump right off the bat." Their new service available through IndyFlexFuel.com gives people the flexibility of burning regular unleaded gasoline, E85, or a mixture of both. Ethanol is not as widely available ...

Feather Cove I Dinner and Wine Club met at Scott and Lisa Felton's house on Courageous Dr. for a BBQ/Wine Tasting Saturday, June 21st. Scott is a graduate of the Culinary School in Chicago and roasted pork and chicken for all 25 guests. Gene and Cheri Roberts on Skipjack Dr. provided the wine, some from their own vineyard in New Zealand. The Dinner Club will meet again on Saturday, August 2nd at Conner Prairie and the Wine Club plans to have it's next tasting Saturday, August 9th on the water. ...

For the sixth year, McKenzie Career Center will host the Indiana Robotics Invitational at Lawrence North High School. The IRI will be held July 18 and 19 at the Lawrence North Gym. Seventy-two high school teams from across the country will be participating.  The event is open to the public with free admission.  The robots will be playing Maximum Overdrive as developed by FIRST Robotics. The event schedule and a list of participating teams are listed on www.indianaroboticsinvitational.org.   FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics is a world wide organization with 1300+ high school teams. The McKenzie Team (Team 1024, Kil-a-Bytes) had an amazing season this year, winning three regionals and placing fourth at the world championship in ...

Our 33rd annual Admirals Landing Neighborhood Garage Sale is scheduled for Friday, June 27 & Saturday June, 28. The hours for both days are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (or until you run out of stuff or you're just plain tired).

The Fall Creek Trail at Geist Dam is a hidden gem I recently discovered tucked away along Fall Creek Road, just north 79th Street. Offering a quiet, scenic walk and filled with good fishing spots, this trail is optimal for nature exploration. On a recent outing, my kids and I spotted a mother and baby deer and watched a fisherman reel in a catch. Thanks to the generosity of the Geist Harbours Property Owners Association (GHPOA), the trail now boasts some attractive and durable picnic tables and benches. A bike rack is soon to be added, as well. Just ride your bike on down and forget about packing folding chairs or ...