atGeist News
Making Back to School Time a Breeze
The summer is ending and your children are filled with just as many emotions as you are except they might differ greatly from yours. Your child could be sad their break is over, worried about starting a new class or wondering how they’ll fit in. They might be anxious to get back but nervous about [...]
Community Supported Agriculture Concept Explained
“Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution,” according to Wikipedia. I had no idea what CSA stood for few weeks ago. The CSA concept was not born yesterday. Although farming becomes more distanced from the life of the average American, people who take charge of their own health want to [...]
Newsletter Gets New Cover Design
You'll probably be a little shocked to see the new Geist Community Newsletter cover design this month. Sometimes the most obvious answers to a problem are the hardest to see. We started in 2004 as the atGeist Community Newsletter by putting the atGeist.com website logo in the upper left hand corner of each cover. My [...]
Indy SurviveOars Compete at International Festival
Many of you may be wondering why those women in the funny looking canoe on Geist have been practicing so hard over the past couple of months. Indeed, the team has been on a mission to get in shape to compete at the 2010 International Dragon Boat Festival in Peterborough, Ontario. The festival occurs every [...]
Band, an Instrument for Success
Having been born without any fingers on one hand, people are amazed at this accomplished trombone player. Robert Slemenda, born in South Korea, has been amazing his family and friends since he first picked up the trombone in 6th grade. Now one of the best trombonists in the state, Robert has not let his physical [...]
Fencing in the Heart of Fishers
Cat Bouwkamp, a local Fishers resident, started fencing almost six years ago. Her first experience with fencing was with me, in the YMCA Fishers beginner’s fencing class that meets every Saturday from 5:30 to 6:30p.m. She spent the first five years of her fencing career as an able bodied fencer. But the past year has [...]
Daylight Donuts Comes to Geist
Finally, a doughnut shop in Geist! Okay, it had to be said… because that is exactly what Bradd Morse has been hearing since he opened Daylight Donuts at 116th and Olio Road! Daylight Donuts is in the small string of shops in front of Kroger tucked in between a dentist’s office and a tanning salon. [...]
Chef Surrounded with Success, Friends
A small catering and personal chef business is quietly making waves inside the Sterrett Center (8950 Otis Ave.) in the historic Lawrence business district. Chef Suzanne Rockwell decided to go out on her own in April of 2009 after her former employer, the Fox, closed at Fox and Oaklandon Road. She immediately hired her sous [...]
Uniform Mailbox Discussion for GHPOA Homeowners
I think I’ve found a black hole near Geist, at least that’s what it feels like every time the topic of uniform mailboxes comes up at a GHPOA board meeting. Countless hours have been spent debating an issue that gets bigger as our homes get older. One of the volunteer boards I’ve served on for [...]
Geist Area Olympian Returns Home to Open Training Facility
When you ask Greenfield native Jaycie Phelps about her experiences competing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, the gold-medal-winning gymnast expresses a somewhat unexpected sentiment. “To me, it was just another meet,” explained Phelps. “You always went into a competition with the same mind-set of not being distracted no matter what the situation. [...]
Riding Out the Summer Stock Market
There is a decent chance that the last few months have left people feeling in the dark about what our government is doing, and also confused about the direction of the global economy. We’re lucky. We live in Indiana, which has the highest job growth rate of any state in America. We live in Hamilton [...]
Riding Out the Summer Market
There is a decent chance that the last few months have left people feeling in the dark about what our government is doing, and also confused about the direction of the global economy. We’re lucky. We live in Indiana, which has the highest job growth rate of any state in America. We live in Hamilton [...]
Purrs and Gurrs Teams Up with Humane Society
A popular Geist pet boutique is stepping up to help the Hamilton County Humane Society find good homes for some animals. There is a record 350 cats at the shelter this summer. Cats are everywhere, roaming the hallways and sleeping in the storage areas. So, some area pet store owners decided to take some animals [...]
Fishers Teacher Brad Jackson Named “Kehl Volunteer of the Year”
The Fishers Freedom Festival awarded its fourth annual winner of the “William D. Kehl Jr. Volunteer of the Year” award to Brad Jackson. This prestigious award was presented by the Kehl family to Jackson during the Fishers Freedom Festival’s Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, June 26th. Brad Jackson, an 8th grade teacher at Riverside Junior High [...]
Old Bones About It
In my role as a TV reporter, I often receive inquiries from people requesting that I do a ;;;segment about their product or service. I am always on the lookout for stories that will engage the viewer and create, what we call in the business, water cooler conversation. You can imagine my delight when I [...]
Vines for Life Wine Tasting Event Scheduled for October 1
Three Geist-area cancer charities are joining together to host a wine tasting event called “Vines for Life” scheduled for Friday, October 1 at the Indianapolis Yacht Club. Team Luke, Creating Hope, and the Indy SurviveOars Dragon Boat Team will be the beneficiaries of the proceeds. Tickets are $75 each and available through www.VinesforLife.com after July [...]
Hoosier Half-Dozen
Ah, summer… picnics, pools, parades – and generally time to get in a few family outings. Check out our first 2010 list of a half dozen “hidden” Hoosier hot spots right here at home. They’re out there in the open, but too often, we just drive on by. So take a closer look at each [...]
The Sweet, Natural Health Benefits of Honey
Honey is frequently mentioned in the Bible as one of the principal things for use in a human’s life. Since ancient times it was used as a wholesome food and a helpful medicine. For years I have questioned how to distinguish one honey from another, and how to select one that would be just right [...]
Russ’ Personal Grilling Favorites
Russ Chargualaf is a resident of McCordsville and is an executive chef for Houlihans Restaurants. Unlike most grillers who use either gas or charcoal, he uses 100% wood! He shared with us some of his grilling tips and personal grilling favorites… When it comes to grilling I love to use seasoned wood. Not gas and [...]
Bridge Serves as New Venue for July Fourth Bash
For many Geist residents, watching lakeside fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday is a tradition. But in previous years, if you didn’t own a boat or have access to a lakeside home, it was hard to see the show. This year will be different. According to organizers, the annual Blast On The Bridge at [...]