Geist Clubhouse Committee Making Good Case for Purchase
In just three weeks, the volunteer group leading the charge to purchase the Geist Clubhouse property has covered a lot of ground. Committees have been formed to look at the $690,000 asset from all angles: legal, finance, and communications. At last night’s meeting, the second of three public forums at the Geist Clubhouse, over 90 residents attended to participate in a one-hour presentation followed by Q&A. Jim Felli has taken the lead with the group to keep the growing, passionate members on track. He led off the presentation and handled the Q&A at the end. Patty Summerlin gave a...
Meet Your Neighbor: Lisa Wissman Empowers Parents to Combat Drug, Alcohol Abuse
It’s easy to lament the harsh reality that many children in our community are drinking or using illegal or prescription drugs starting as young as junior high. It takes someone with passion, dedication and drive to do something about it. For Hamilton Southeastern Schools, that person is Lisa Wissman. For the last eight years, Wissman has been a crusader for child safety through the Parents in Partnership (PIP) program. “She inspires parents by her dedication and knowledge of all aspects of what our children are being exposed to daily,” says Lisa Heiden Peters, who also volunteers with...
Find Seasonal Scares, Festivities Near Geist
October has to be the prettiest time of year at Geist. The leaves are ablaze with color; the sky a blue that only fall brings; warm gentle days followed by nippy evenings. October just begs for outdoor activities. Whether your taste runs to picking pumpkins with the kids or being scared out of you wits, all can be found within a short drive of the Geist area. I was privileged to visit the “Trail of Terror” (www.trailofterror.net) last week. If you enjoy being scared out of your mind, this IS the place. Located a mile north of 113th Street on Florida Road, Steve Witsken and Team Witsken ...
‘What I Did on My Summer Vacation’ Winners Announced
Sounds like Geist residents experienced some fun this summer in places near and far! Thanks to all who entered our “What I did on my summer vacation” photo contest. The hands-down winner this time was “Panama City Beach Gulls” by Sheree Hedrick, picked as the first-place entry by three out of five judges. Congratulations to Sheree, who will receive a night for two at the Old Northside Inn Bed and Breakfast! Sheree’s action photo of feasting gulls was captured while her family was on vacation in Florida this July. Here’s the “inside scoop” on the Cheetos-eating sea gull: “We...
Proposal to Lower Drinking Age Unpopular in Geist
“Rethink the drinking age” is the mantra of the Amethyst Initiative. This organization seeks to spur debate that culminates in lowering the drinking age. Backers of the plan are not teenagers, as most would suspect. Surprisingly, signatories of this initiative are none other than 129 American college presidents and chancellors. The core of the argument presented by the Amethyst Initiative is the claim that the current drinking age of 21 is not sensible. In fact, a statement from the organization declares that a drinking age of 21 contributes to “a culture of dangerous, clandestine binge-drinking.” Prestigious...
Extreme Garage Makeover: Geist Edition
It’s that time of the year again…the leaves are falling, cold weather is just around the corner…so what better time to clean out the garage? I took it one step further this year, and thought I’d share my experience. I decided to do a garage makeover — the paint, a give-away pile and epoxy flooring. It is a great end result, but here are a few tips before you dive in. First, give yourself plenty of time, this can’t be done in a day. You will need a full day to paint the garage and then 24 hours for the garage to dry. Then, the epoxy flooring crew comes in. It takes at least...
Renaissance Faire Brings Dress-Up Fun to Fishers
Where can you find armor-clad knights jousting, pirates sword-fighting and ladies keeping court with the Queen — all without leaving town? The Fishers Renaissance Faire, of course! This annual historic festival has grown each year and has found a home with ample space for revelry on the grounds of Conner Prairie. My family has made it a tradition to dress up in period attire, don our English accents and join the festivities. This year’s jousting brought extra action when one of the knights was knocked off his horse in full armor! Proceeds from the festival benefit Sister Cities International...
Joinder Referendum Committee Recommends “NO” to Referendum
A study committee of Fall Creek Township residents is recommending that all residents of Fall Creek Township vote “NO” on public question #2 appearing on the November 4th ballot. Referendum question #2 asks, “Shall the Township withdraw from joinder with the City of Noblesville, for planning and zoning purposes?”. The Study concluded that a “NO” vote means Fishers will retain local zoning control allowing Fishers to plan for its future growth; a “YES” vote means a loss of local control to the County which presently does not have zoning controls...
Geist Residents
HSE Students Travel in Style to Homecoming
Students at Hamilton Southeastern High School celebrated their Homecoming on Saturday, October, 11th....
Junior Reporter Gets Personal with Dolphins
By Jake Roberts - I was recently invited to a behind the scenes tour of the Dolphin Exhibit at the Indianapolis...
Geist Author Gives ‘Tips for Staying Sane’ through Motherhood
Did you know vacuuming could be therapeutic? Just ask Geist resident Mary Susan Buhner, a mom-of-three...
Cathedral Driver Takes Second in Mazda Robo-Pong 200 Race
Written by Debra Burns: The words, “Gentlemen start your engines,” by Mary Hulman George,...
Local Businesses
Neighborhood Pizzeria is Long-Time Dream of Mark Anthony
After 24 years of building pizza empires for someone else, Mark Anthony Porretti finally went out on...
LC Marching Band Members Looking for Work Opportunities
Lawrence Central High School’s Spirit of Central Marching Band & Guard has been invited to compete...
New “Ask Tom Dot Com” Column to Debut
My entire career has been spent in the publishing and Internet arena which now spans over 20 years (hard...
Izakaya Restaurant Offers Variety, Entertainment
If you can’t decide between a cocktail, sushi or dinner at a hibachi grill, well, try the new Izakaya...
School News
Geist Elementary ‘Gallop’ and Fall Festival Oct. 17
October 17, 2008Geist Elementary students will gallop, limbo, skip and walk a course mapped out at school...
Books & Bagels Club Inspires LN Students to Read for Fun
“If you feed them, they will come.” At least that was what two innovative educators thought when...
LN Art Students Create Unique Bowls for Charity Event
October 16, 2008 by Leah Dover (Lawrence North High School) A Michigan high school teacher’s dream...
Dedication Runs Deep for High School Hockey Teams
Have you ever heard of the “Cathedral Chatard Blues,” “Hamilton Southeastern Hockey Club, ”...
Miscellaneous News
Lawrence Township Open House, Thursday October 16th 4-7pmOctober 16, 20084:00 pmto9:00 pm 8850 Calumet Drive $435,000 Open Thursday, October 16th 4-7pm www.8850calumetdrive.com...
Lawrence North Grad Featured on WZPL 99.5 ‘Homegrown Buzz’BALL STATE in the HOUSE this weekend on Z99.5, Saturday, October 11th @ 9:45am and Sunday, October 12th...
Indonesian Teachers to Visit Lawrence NorthOver the summer, Rachel Layman, AP World/US History Instructor at Lawrence North High School, had an...
Free Internet Safety Program Oct. 13October 13, 20087:30 pmto8:30 pmA free Internet Safety program will be presented at Belzer Middle School...
Geist resident, Donna Wing serves as artistic director and actress for Oaklandon Civic TheatreAnd, in its fifth season of production, Oaklandon Civic Theatre will present the comedic murder mystery,...
Mommy Magic Cheat Sheet10 Tricks for Staying Sane in the Midst of Insanity Have a sense of humor, and be able to laugh (even...
Two Community Roundtables Left on Elementary School Redesign in Lawrence TownshipOctober 6, 20086:30 pmto8:00 pmOctober 13, 20086:30 pmto8:00 pmThe Metropolitan School District of Lawrence...
Fall Recipe: Orange Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese IcingHere is a delicious recipe that can be used as a wonderful cake, breakfast bread, magnificent muffins...
HELP YOUR LOCAL REALTORS HELP YOU!!This is an open request to whoever keeps taking down the open house tour signs posted at Courageous and...
Geist Gives: Party with a PurposeI ran across a very cool website about two weeks too late. While invitations are already out for our...
Geist Olympian Honored in Statehouse CeremonyGov. Mitch Daniels today distributed distinguished Hoosier certificates to Indiana Olympians and called...
Heartland Film Festival Announces 2008 LineupOctober 16, 2008toOctober 24, 2008The complete lineup of films for the 2008 Heartland Film Festival was...
Stop, You’re Killing Me!I was home working late one afternoon when the phone rang. My wife’s cell number popped up on my caller...
Tailgating Boosts Spirit at Area High SchoolsAccording to the American Tailgating Association, the first tailgate originated at the very first football...
Floors for Your OutdoorsHave you ever seen a patio that makes you think, “Wow, I would love to have that at my house!” Creating...
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