Monthly Archives: June 2013

Applause: June 21-28

June 20, 2013 | by Weekly View

• The terrible warehouse fire on the southwest side could be seen all the way over here on the far east side. Once again, our first responders, especially our firefighters, risked life and limb to protect the community. Thank you to police, firefighters, EMTs, and all the unsung heroes among … Read More

The Fever Meets the President and the Colts are Getting Ready

June 20, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indiana Fever championship team were the guests of President Obama and the First Lady at the White House last week. The President  acknowledged not only their skills as professional basketball players, but their service to the community as well. He called them great role models for young American women … Read More

The Dead Box

June 20, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

“I have to get you your inheritance,” my mother joked. “It’s in the dead box.” “Mom: I don’t want to talk about the dead box.” “You need to know what to do when I’m dead,” my mother grumbled. She handed me my inheritance: a Booker T. Washington commemorative half-dollar. Until … Read More

Marion County Fair Celebrates Community

June 13, 2013 | by Ethel Winslow

Talk with Cathy Clark, the Marion County Fair Board President, about this year’s fair, and she’ll be glad to tell you that this year will be better than ever. “On Sunday, we’re having a huge Kid’s Day with Radio Disney there, and that will be great. We’ve got sponsorship this … Read More

Center For Inquiry Educator Named Teacher of the Year

June 13, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS  — Ann Mennonno wants her students to be the change agents the world is waiting for and needs. That transformation starts with her, she says, because teachers change the world — every day — one child at a time. The 13-year veteran’s philosophy and success in the classroom is … Read More