By lauragates on Thursday, July 17, 2008Filed Under: Business, Local News
Want to share in the excitement of the Beijing Olympics? The Fishers YMCA is now registering teams for its own version of the Olympic journey.
Program participants must log at least 7,113 minutes of exercise from Aug. 8- Aug. 23. Why 7,113, you ask? That’s the number of miles from Fishers, Ind., to Beijing, China!
“We try […]
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By christywrites on Monday, July 14, 2008Filed Under: Business
The Sweet Treat Boutique celebrated its grand opening Friday, July 11th. Many factory representatives were on hand to pass out samples of their sugary wares, including Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Toxic Waste Candy and Monster Energy Drinks. A “Toxic Challenge” game was a hit with sour candy lovers of all ages. Players were […]
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By PatCarlini on Wednesday, July 9, 2008Filed Under: Business, Local People
The gymnasts and staff at Geist Sports Academy are “flipping” with excitement over the recent announcement that Baron Deveau is heading up the GSA Girl’s Gymnastics Competitive Team!
If that name sounds very familiar to you, you are not alone. It is Baron DeVeau, the former co-owner of DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics in Fishers from […]
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By JanetHarris on Wednesday, July 9, 2008Filed Under: Business, Local People
Having planned several funerals over the years, Modurn’s Morgen Bosler had always been discouraged by the lack of choice in urns and had struggled to find a simple expression of faith for her loved ones, including a few special pets. After almost 10 years, Bosler finally decided to do something about it.
I started making […]
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By lauragates on Wednesday, July 9, 2008Filed Under: Business, Featured, Local People
For a guy who’s never been in the restaurant business before, Eddy’s owner Scott Foster has done an amazing job of turning this local eatery into the “Cheers of Geist.”
“You kind of get that feeling when you walk in here,” says regular customer John Ametrano. “Everybody knows your name.”
John and his wife, Shirley […]
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By christywrites on Tuesday, July 8, 2008Filed Under: Business, Towneposts
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Just ask any local homeowner attempting to sell their home in the difficult real estate market we are experiencing today. Sellers are getting creative in a bid to ensure a SOLD sign in the front yard. Everything from vacations to cold hard cash is […]
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By admin on Tuesday, July 8, 2008Filed Under: Business, Calendar
[ August 14, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] This FREE Exergaming Education Workshop is specifically targeted towards YMCA’s, JCC’s, Schools, Hospitals, Park Districts and Health Clubs around the Central and Eastern United States designed to provide “Fun, Realistic & Proven Solutions that battle Childhood Obesity.”
This August 14th workshop will be held at Xtreme Fun and Fitness in Fishers, Indiana (XFF) which is owned […]
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By michelle on Monday, July 7, 2008Filed Under: Business, Local People
Geist residents will have a unique opportunity next month to view the work of a world renowned artist with Indiana ties. WFYI and Masterpiece Gallery will present the paintings of Emil Polit, one of the most recognized names in Polish art, with an exhibit that opens on August 15 featuring Indiana, Poland, Amsterdam and […]
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By TomBritt on Monday, July 7, 2008Filed Under: Business, Featured
Adam Goldstein with ASG Indy shows Tom Britt how to convert his 2005 Nissan Altima into a flex fuel vehicle. Goldstein’s new service allows you to save money at the pump by making your car more fuel efficient and enabling it to burn E85 ethanol which is around 17% less […]
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By hamptons on Monday, June 30, 2008Filed Under: Business, Calendar, Featured
[ July 13, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Samantha Peszek is one step closer to making the Olympic Team with her fourth place finish at both the Visa Championships and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Sam tied for second on floor, ranked third on vault, fourth on beam and sixth on bars. The final members of the Olympic Team will be […]
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