A few years ago, this column featured a story about Donna Petri’s efforts to engage local men and woman in collaboration for fun, friendship and charity. The group, Woman’s Life local chapter C-611, is now 30-plus members strong, reports Petri. Their projects include volunteering at local events and participating in fundraisers […]

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The Studio Salon and Spa owner Suzanne Haire incorporates doing the right thing into her daily business. The Studio Salon and Spa, located at 5501 East 71st street, Unit 6 (just west of Binford on 71st) has taken extensive efforts to research and now stock and utilize chemical, peroxide and formaldehyde-free beauty products for […]

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In early April, my husband, Mike, and I sold our second business, Mission Coffee & Tea Company, Inc. Our efforts will now turn full-time to our children’s product, The Original Pot-Tee Prize Grab Bag (www.pot-teeprize.com), which will launch on major retailer’s shelves later this year.

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Mary Castle Elementary School 4th grader Jake Keefer may just call them Mom and Dad, but to many in our community, this couple would be worthy of crowning Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Township. Jack and Jan Keefer are passionate about Lawrence Township schools, personally and professionally.
Jan Keefer’s day job is as an accomplished attorney […]

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Steve Harney, a Windemere resident and President of Quality Printing Company, has announced his company has received certification by the Forestry Stewardship Council of the United States (FSC-US) and will begin immediately offering FSC-Certified papers as part of its continuing commitment to providing “greener,” more environment-friendly products and services.
According to Harney, receiving coveted FSC […]

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Volunteer: A person who enters any service of his free will for the betterment of others.
Hamilton Proper resident Leigh Ann Louderback meets this definition of volunteer. Her passion to give back to our community is something that she and husband, Russ, wish to instill as important values with their children.
“Volunteering can happen at any […]

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Former work colleagues and Geist residents Sharla Rhodes and Nikki Greisl have taken their passion for encouraging families and created a new support service. They have formulated a mission to give back to our community in a way that will make a positive difference. This plan includes offering much needed (but hard to locate) […]

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Lawrence Township ladies turned out in full force on October 25th for the third annual Ladies’ Luncheon held at The Garrison at Fort Harrison .
The event exceeded expectations and organizers were thrilled that over $10,000 was earned for Lawrence Township School Foundation (LTSF) programs. These programs include teacher grants for innovative programs, a new […]

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No more excuses for not eating healthier! A new Hamilton County-based business is bringing fresh, organic and natural foods right to your door.
Hoosier Organic Connection (HOC) was created by two local families coming together with a vision to provide a convenient way for other families to connect with local, family-owned farms. They do this […]

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