Monthly Archives: November 2013

Indy Library Plans For Future

November 7, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Over 100 individuals representing 65 local business and civic organizations have contributed valuable input during the initial strategic planning phase to determine the scope of services provided by The Indianapolis Public Library and its role in the community through the year 2020. Citizen-led task forces findings, as well … Read More

Indiana Pacers Slick Leonard in Irvington

November 7, 2013 | by Al Hunter

Slick; a nickname that conjures up images of loud suits, a big smile and winning basketball. Bobby “Slick” Leonard is Indiana Pacers basketball, period. His trademark phrase (seriously he trademarked it), “Boom Baby,” sums up Slick’s personality better in two words than anything I’ll write in this article. Everyone remembers … Read More

When the Curse of the Bambino Was Lifted

November 7, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

The triumph of the Boston Red Sox in the 2013 World Series this year harkens back to their 2004 series win and the lifting of the 86-year-old “Curse of the Bambino.” Boston won its fifth World Series in 1918. At the time this was more than any other major league … Read More

Connecting the Dots — The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

November 7, 2013 | by Rose Mary Clarke

They’s something kindo’ harty-like about the atmusfere When the heat of summer’s over and the coolin’ fall is here— Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossoms on the trees, And the mumble of the hummin’ birds and buzzin’ of the bees; But the air’s so apetizen’ and the landscape through … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 8-15

November 7, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, November 11, 1913: A series of dances are being scheduled for young people, especially those of the working class, that they may enjoy an evening surrounded by the best possible influences, Harry D. Tutewiler, city playground commissioner, announced today. The first of the series will … Read More