Archive for August, 2008

Feisty Geisty Team Raises Money, Awareness for Liver Disease

[ September 27, 2008; ] One in 10 Americans will be struck with a liver disease at some point in their lives. Right here in Geist, that boils down to about 1,300 residents.

These are statistics Janet Sodell shares with others in her role as Community Events Coordinator for the American Liver Foundation. But they are more than just numbers […]

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Upcoming Conner Prairie Event Highlights Delaware Indians’ Role in Local History

[ October 5, 2008; ] By James W. Brown and Rita T. Kohn -

Indiana was named the land of the Indians, but today we know little about our original residents. Upcoming events and a book and documentary help Geist area residents learn about the Delawares of Indiana.

The Delaware lived in central Indiana along the White River but certainly not […]

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Dreaded Diagnosis Turns Parents of Five into Endurance Athletes, Advocates

When life comes crashing down on you unexpectedly, you must make a choice to give up or go on. Cave in or reach out. Wallow in misery or count your blessings.
One Geist family has chosen to turn a life-altering diagnosis into a life-enhancing opportunity. Their inspiring story turns us toward thankfulness and motivates us […]

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HSE Fans Take Their Tailgating Spirit to Lucas Oil Stadium

Hamilton Southeastern High School fans took their tailgate and body paint to the new Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night as they rooted on the Royals, who played against the Avon Orioles for their first game of the season (Marsh Indiana Invitational). Many dedicated students tailgated in the parking lot, playing corn hole toss and painting […]

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Olympic Games Come to Forest Glen Elementary

Fourth grade students at Forest Glen Elementary not only studied the Olympic games, they participated in them!


Just two weeks into the school year, teachers in the Global Studies program organized an Olympic event complete with five different sports and even gold medals for all of the participating students. It was […]

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Admirals Pointe Residents Split Over Stop Sign

 Homeowners living along Admirals Pointe Drive are fed up with speeders through their neighborhood. With a letter of support from Neighborhood Patrol’s Brent McFerran, residents have approached the GHPOA Grounds Committee Chairman Dr. John Moore to get a stop sign installed at Admirals Pointe Drive and Challenge Court (map).
“We would have to go to the Department of Public Works […]

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GUO Property Owners Meetings

[ August 26, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 27, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 28, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
The GUO will be hosting a Geist property owners meeting on three consecutive nights next week:
Tuesday, August 26th
Wednesday, August 27th
Thursday, August 28th
Each meeting will start at 7:00p at the Indianapolis Yacht Club.
The purpose of each meeting is to discuss the Court-ordered mediation between the Town of Fishers and the Geist remonstrators (fighting the annexation), and […]

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Heartland Film Festival Introduces All-Access ‘Fest Pass’

Truly Moving Pictures announced today that it will offer a new FEST Pass, an inclusive ticket that will grant pass holders access to an unlimited number of screenings during the course of the 2008 Heartland Film Festival, which will take place Oct. 16-24 in Indianapolis. The FEST Pass also includes admission for one to the […]

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Tony Dungy to Speak at Hawthorns Golf Outing

[ September 4, 2008; 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. ]
Head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and adoptive parent will provide keynote address during awards dinner following inaugural golf outing at Hawthorns Golf & Country Club-tickets available to the public.
Adoptions of Indiana announced today that Coach Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, will serve as guest of honor and keynote speaker for […]

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Local Olympians added to 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars

Fresh from their triumphs in Beijing, local Olympians Samantha Peszek and Bridget Sloan will join their teammates for the Nov. 11 Conseco Fieldhouse appearance of The 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars.
Tickets are on sale now!

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