• The Sun and the Moon

    The Sun and the Moon

    Our host for a recent meeting in Rome was a member of the distinguished Italian family that produced Pope Martin V.  Because of his connections and likely his generosity, he was able to arrange a private tour of the Vatican Museums, ending at the Sistine Chapel.  Allowed to wander freely, taking as many pictures and asking as many questions as [...]

  • Lending a hand

    Lending a hand

    How Tim Hahn helped save a life and lend a hand to those in need As the sun rises on Saturdays, the hearts of giving wake up to a cause bigger than themselves, as the sounds of gratitude echo through the smells of hot dogs simmering on a grill. It’s the picture of Helping Hand, a 4-year-old organization that not [...]

  • Snapshot: Women of Vision

    Snapshot: Women of Vision

    Riverview Hospital Foundation recently held its eighth annual Women of Vision luncheon at Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel. Attendees learned about the services, programs and equipment offered at Riverview and how they can help the county hospital. The program featured a keynote address from author Kathy McHugh and the announcement of the 2012 Women’s Retreat destination, Women’s Impact Award [...]

  • Facing a new endeavor

    Facing a new endeavor

    There’s a fresh face at Union Street. Trina Byers and her fiance Jon Kidd are exfoliating the old and keeping the charm of the once-vacant building with a salon full of relaxation. SkinFix Spa first opened in Carmel in Aug. 2011, but Byers said their spa, which features facial peels, cellulite reduction and lash tinting among its services, quickly outgrew [...]

  • Voter turnout up, but down

    Voter turnout up, but down

    Hamilton County currently has 191,852 registered voters. Of them, only 24.63 percent (47,250 people) cast ballots during the May 8 primary election. While voter turnout was low, Hamilton County Election Administrator Kathy Richardson said it was higher than last year’s municipal primary election of 14.62 percent. “I’m disappointed in the turnout,” said Richardson. “I don’t understand.” This year’s turnout was [...]

  • “New Basement Wine Bar”

    “New Basement Wine Bar”

    ORIGINAL BASEMENT:   This home located in the Woods at Grey Eagle subdivision in Fishers was built as a custom spec home in 2005 and the homeowners moved in during 2006.  According to the owners, “Although the basement was fairly nicely finished, we still wanted it more customized to our family’s needs.  It was an alternative to moving – we took [...]

  • Comfort food to call home

    Comfort food to call home

    Spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna are some people’s favorite comfort foods. But, for one local business, Italian food is just the beginning of comfort for the family and staff. A new family member was born November 2009 when owner Lori Solazzo opened Italia Mia Ristorante with her daughter, Mia – the restaurant’s namesake – and her culinary chef son, * [...]

  • Kids cooking creativity with a side of competition

    Kids cooking creativity with a side of competition

    How Westfield elementary students starred in their own “Top Chef” Miniature “Top Chefs” are chopping, slicing and creating small masterpieces for their elementary school taste buds. The Westfield Washington Schools third graders may not have cooked in front thousands of viewers on the small screen for a show such as “Top Chef” or “Hell’s Kitchen,” but they were competing in [...]