Monthly Archives: February 2014

Love Lessons From the Trenches, Part 2

February 20, 2014 | by Rose Mary Clarke

People say, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!” Oh yes they will! We’re more than a conglomeration of bones and flesh; we are spiritual. Language is an inherent part of the very fabric of our being. In the eyes of others, we are … Read More

United States and the Winter Olympics

February 20, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

The United States team is tied with Russia for the lead in total medals won at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games as of this writing, with 19 medals. The U.S. team has five gold, four silver, and ten bronze medals. Germany leads with eight gold medals, followed by Norway with … Read More

America’s Sweetheart

February 20, 2014 | by Weekly View

Able to hold her own with some of the finest tap dancers of the 20th century, always coiffed with 56 perfect golden ringlets, and driven by one of the most notorious stage mothers of all times, little Shirley Jane Temple burst onto the big screen at the age of three … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 21-28

February 20, 2014 | by Weekly View

• A Purdue University workshop on March 13 will offer guidance on how to start a specialty food business.  “An Introduction to Starting a Specialty Food Business” will be held at the Indiana Farm Bureau office at 225 S. East St., Indianapolis, from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop … Read More

Irvington’s Monuments Man

February 13, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

The release this month of the motion picture The Monuments Men brings to mind the role that an Irvingtonian played as an officer in the unique World War II unit known as the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section (MFAA). Thomas Carr Howe, Jr., the son of former Butler University … Read More