Monthly Archives: May 2013

Communities Against Senior Exploitation Meeting

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry invites residents to a meeting of Communities Against Senior Explotation (CASE) on May 23 from 11 a.m.-noon at The Father’s House, 1600 S. Franklin Rd. Topics to be discussed are: • Reducing the fear of victimization among seniors • Different types of fraud … Read More

Thresholds and Rubicons

Without much fanfare from the American press, the world approached a significant threshold. According to the Mauna Loa Observatory Scripps CO2 program, daily averages of carbon dioxide (CO2) temporarily reached 400 parts per million. Climate scientists noted that the last time there was so much CO2 in the atmosphere was … Read More

The Civil War 150 Anniversary – May, 1863

Except for the railroads and businesses associated with them, the National Day of Fasting and Prayer was observed more strictly in Indianapolis than Sundays usually are. Dense groups of people were about the church doors and soon from within music and murmurs of prayer and praise filled the Circle. The … Read More

Appliance Recycling Program Offers Cash for Refrigerators & Freezers

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) Appliance Recycling Program has increased their incentive to $40 for customers who recycle their outdated and inefficient refrigerators and freezers. In addition to the $40 incentive, participation in the program can save as much as $150 a year through lower household energy usage. Because … Read More

Summer Servings Set to Begin

INDIANAPOLIS — The Summer Servings feeding program for Marion County would like to remind parents that all children 18 years and younger can receive meals with no cost at Summer Servings sites. The meal program provides nutritious meals in a safe and fun environment during the summer months around Marion … Read More