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4th of July – 2011

Posted on July 4th, 2011 by Richard. Categories: Holidays.

Hope you are enjoying your Fourth of July holiday. Best wishes from Indy Home Book.

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Geist Fireworks 2011

Posted on June 28th, 2011 by Richard. Categories: Community Feature, Holidays.

The bridge over Geist is decked out in red, white and blue these days, getting ready for its’ annual 4th of July transformation. The bridge will actually be closed to all vehicle traffic from 5:30 to 11:30 on the 4th and instead becomes THE place to gather with family or friends for a ringside seat of all the activities. Just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the boat parade, sky-divers and of course a fantastic

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Flagged

Posted on June 14th, 2011 by Richard. Categories: Holidays.

Today is Flag Day. With automatic population of national holidays and significant dates on computer and phone calendars, it’s hard to let it slip passed unnoticed. Cruising around town today, it seemed like there were a few more flags out than normal, especially in some neighborhoods. Sometimes it’s just one person that puts their flag up and when someone else notices it, the wheels start turning wondering why the flag is

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The Race

Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Richard. Categories: Community Feature, Holidays.

Memorial Day weekend. One can’t think about that holiday around here without including the Indy 500 in that thought. It’s the event that initially put Indianapolis on the map and still takes it center stage today. There are many other auto racing events now around the country, but it’s still the “Big One” to racing teams and enthusiasts alike. Local, national and worldwide attention is focused on the city and

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Day for Mom

Posted on May 8th, 2011 by Richard. Categories: Holidays.

People everywhere celebrated and participated in their own way today, Mothers Day. Cards or phone calls. Presents large and small. Gatherings of all kinds or a meal out. Most Moms don’t really care so much about how elaborate the response, for as the saying goes, “it’s just the thought that counts”…just being remembered. As it turned out maybe the best gift of all was just the day itself. It’s a beauty,