Archive for November, 2006

Three Geist Area Schools Honored for Spanish Programs

Superintendent of Public Instruction Suellen Reed congratulated four Indiana schools for their efforts to expand World Languages and Cultures: Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township’s Forest Glen Elementary School, Craig Middle School and Lawrence North High School and the International School of Indiana.
These schools are Indiana’s first additions to the International Spanish Academy program, a […]

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Meet Your Neighbor: Tree Farmer Milt Yakee

We have our own Paul Bunyan right here in Fishers. Well, he may not be a hundred feet tall, and he doesn’t have a blue ox that measures 42 axe handles. But he does have four cute dogs that are willing to help when they are allowed. Besides, taking care of four acres of trees […]

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Slide shows are no longer Captive Torture

There’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to view my photo albums. Like many of you, I don’t go to the shelf anymore to dust off a photo album. Most of our images are now digital and stored on one of our computers. Even the old photos have been […]

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Geist Business Connections Networking Meetings Well Received

Our monthly networking meetings have been very well received, raising over $600 for local charities thus far.
These meetings are designed to help you network with other Geist area businesses and learn more about some of the area’s not for profit and volunteer opportunities.
A $5.00 per person per meeting fee is collected to pay for the […]

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Meet Your Neighbor: “Bongo Boy” Ed Gaus

Ever heard of a drum circle? The phenomena where random groups of people with no previous musical experience miraculously find rhythm together? It’s a weekly occurrence at Bongo Boy Music School, along with a whole set of other things, where Ed Gaus is the leader of the band.
Drummer, percussionist, music teacher, songwriter, composer and business […]

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Tasty Holiday Dessert: Bread Pudding with Jack Daniel’s Sauce

Here’s a great holiday recipe from Sushi Chef Manager Rob Koeller at Kona Grill Carmel. It serves between 16-20 guests…great for a party!
Bread Pudding with Jack Daniel’s Sauce
Pudding:
3 lbs. stale bread (cut into cubes)
4 cups milk
8 eggs
1 can 12 oz. evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 tbls. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
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This Year’s Holiday Fashions include Glitz, Glamour and the Little Black Dress

Are you looking for the perfect holiday outfit? Or, how about just updating your wardrobe for the cold months ahead? Here’s a look at what’s hot for the holiday and winter seasons.
First of all, the little black dress is not going away anytime soon! It is still popular and it just keeps reinventing itself.
There are […]

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Travel Far or Near for Festive, Seasonal Activities

You don’t have to drive far to find seasonal festivities, but if you want to make your holidays truly magical this year, consider taking a winter road trip.
While Reynold’s Farm Equipment in Fishers puts on a spectacular holiday light display, those who just can’t get enough Yuletide cheer can keep on driving up I-69 to […]

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Coyotes Cause Concern in Several Geist Neighborhoods

Hearing howls in the night sent Meg Sterchi on a search for information about the urban coyotes which have become her new neighbors in Feather Cove III.
At first, she wasn’t sure what was making the eerie noise every evening.  She suspected coyotes, but her husband, David, didn’t believe it until he spotted one howling in […]

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Snazzy Purses in Bagolitaville

Have you ever been to Bagolitaville? I hadn’t either until recently, when I spied the coolest purse I had ever seen. This purse had fringe and a wild print that exuberated personality all on its own. I have been to Bagolitaville and quite frankly, I want to live there to bask in the upbeat mood […]

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