Monthly Archives: January 2013

Walk Toward The Sunset-The Melungeon Story

January 9, 2013 | by Al Hunter

I love old stuff. But if you’ve read my columns before you already know that. I’m particularly drawn to old paper. I love going to flea markets, antique shows, shops, and malls and the occasional garage sale. I’m in heaven when I run across a shoebox full of 1800s receipts … Read More

Eastside Green Coalition Holds Meeting

January 9, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS —Eastside faith communities who are working together to develop a faith based network for green stewardship will meet on Jan. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Parish Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 5333 East Washington St. The Parish Center is just east of the Our … Read More

IPS Begins Preschool Registration

January 9, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — In the inaugural year of its free, full-day preschool program, the Indianapolis Public Schools and six community partners will serve nearly half of the eligible four year-olds residing within the district. District officials predict interested families will quickly fill the 64 classrooms located in 34 sites serving just … Read More

Making Indy Safer

January 9, 2013 | by Ethel Winslow

The crime numbers are not completely in from 2012, but according to preliminary incident reports, violent crime is up from 2011, and property crimes are slightly down from the year before. According to the preliminary numbers available to Dec. 15, 2012, residential burglaries are up about one-half of a percent … Read More

Resolution Number 8

January 4, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

As the year 2011 was slouching toward its death, my editor composed some resolutions for 2012. She kept it simple and manageable — there were 12 for ’12 — but they were reflective, generous, humorous and possible, a sort of emotional tai chi. I’ll not recount her resolutions in their … Read More