Monthly Archives: January 2014

William H. Johnson, Citizen

January 23, 2014 | by Al Hunter

This past November, I shared with you a series of articles commemorating the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The speech is well known to most Americans and the words Mr. Lincoln spoke that day were once required memorization for every student in this country. The minutia surrounding the … Read More

Sports This and That

January 23, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

Congratulations to Warren Central for reaching the finals of the Marion County Tournament. Coach Greg Grahams Warrior’s team fell short in the final game against Park Tudor 65-51, but there is still the rest of the season and the state finals to go. Warren is 9-5 on the season for … Read More

The Connoisseur of a Bargain

January 23, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

After our recent weather-imposed lockdown here in Indy, my neighbor and I were ready for a “play day.” So we piled into my SUV and headed down I- 74 to see if we could fill the truck with treasures. The way it turned out, we should have rented a U-Haul! … Read More

Appless in Indianapolis

January 23, 2014 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Once again I sit in front of the blank computer screen: What, what, WHAT? This daily thinking and writing has become ingrained after writing a weekly column for the Knightstown Banner for about thirteen years. Until I’ve achieved at least one paragraph, even one sentence, I’m restless and discontented. New … Read More

Finding Hope

January 16, 2014 | by Ethel Winslow

The women in pink jumpsuits walk down the hallway of Hope Hall, accompanied by Marion County Sheriff officers. In the 5th floor facility in the City-County Building, they are going to anger management classes, Narcotics Anonymous meetings, or parenting workshops. For many of them, this will be the last time … Read More