Monthly Archives: March 2013

It’s In the Bag

March 14, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From the “Real Housewives” and the ladies that walk the Red Carpet, to the Actual Housewives who clean the carpets, there is one common thread that ties all us gals together . . . we love our handbags! Whether it’s Grandma’s delicately beaded 1920’s evening bag, or one of the … Read More

Bobby Plump: The Spirit of Indiana Basketball

March 14, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

My editor, Ethel Winslow calls me a lucky pup. She is absolutely right. This week’s assignment was to go up to Plump’s Last Shot in Broad Ripple and interview Hoosier Basketball Immortal Bobby Plump. It was a dream assignment. Bobby is everything you want a hero to be. Energetic, optimistic, … Read More

All Watchdogs, Great and Small

March 14, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

I was sitting in my friend’s kitchen when his “dog alarm” went off. Max The Maltese was barking in the living room. I bent down to touch him: “Keeper Of The Community, Watcher Of The World,” I said. Bill’s brother laughed and mocked the Maltese: “Oh, look, CJ! A leaf … Read More

100 Years Ago this Week: March 15-22

March 14, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Tuesday, March 18, 1913:  Mayor Shank announced today that all dogs must be muzzled by April 1. The action follows the emergency resolution adopted by board of health in response to the existing hydrophobia situation. In the last month, a number of cases have been reported … Read More

Applause — March 15-22

March 14, 2013 | by Weekly View

• On March 17 at 2 p.m. at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, there will be a showing of the classic film Hoosiers on the big scoreboard. Select members of the cast and Milan ‘54 basketball stars, including Bobby Plump will be there. General admission is $20 donation to the Heartland Film … Read More