Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Curse of “Bewitched”

September 11, 2014 | by Al Hunter

Okay, I’m on a roll. Over the past two weeks I’ve shared the story of the curse of Family Affair about the strange circumstances and tragedies surrounding the popular 1960s TV show, particularly those involving West Lafayette born actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy on the show. I thought, what … Read More

Mathis Gone for the Season/Bad and Good in Opening Loss

September 11, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indianapolis Colts defense suffered a punch to the gut with the loss of linebacker/pass rusher Robert Mathis over the weekend. Mathis ruptured his Achilles tendon during a private workout and is now out for the season. Mathis had been suspended for the first four games of the season for … Read More

Applause!: Sept. 12-18

September 11, 2014 | by Weekly View

• Rita Spalding is currently painting a homage to Irvington painter Forsythe, who lived just kitty-corner from the signal box she is working on. Working in such a high-traffic area has taught her how to “suck it in” as she says, but she’s resisted people telling her to do her … Read More

Children of Joy

September 11, 2014 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Certain people share common traits: a cheerful demeanor, courage and unshakeable faith — no matter what. They make me want to be a better person. My skinflint grandfather — himself a teacher — made my mother quit school and support herself after eight grade. Mother envisioned Heaven as a place … Read More

Words From Woods

September 11, 2014 | by CJ Woods III

My nephew and his bride had a son and in August of this year, I sent my “nephewlet” a book. I wrote a note to him, though he is only six months old, and told him that the pictures of him posted on a social networking site by his parents … Read More