Monthly Archives: April 2015

Their Work Was Child’s Play

April 30, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The Fisher Price Toy Company was formed in 1931 by Herman Fisher, Irving Price, and Helen M. Schelle. While none of the three had much experience in the field of toy manufacturing, they shared a vision to produce a line of toys that would stimulate the creativity of a child. … Read More

Blunt and Candid

April 30, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

Robert Gates, the former director of the CIA, and secretary of defense, once described himself as “blunt and candid;” Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, and a possible contestant for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, described himself in the same way. One long-ago boss of mine, while never describing … Read More

Cooking Up a Shared Kitchen on the East Side

April 23, 2015 | by Ethel Winslow

Rita Franco’s “accidental business,” The Flippin’ Kitchen, has just opened and is already generating buzz. Located at 6129 E. Washington St. in the former Chef Dan’s, Rita has been busy interviewing potential renters for the certified commercial kitchen. “I have always been entrepreneurial,” she said. “Since I was in the … Read More

Lawrence Safety Personnel Get a Boost

April 23, 2015 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE —  Four new police officers will be hired and all public safety employees — police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel — will get raises if the Lawrence Common Council approves a plan advanced by Mayor Dean Jessup. By adding four officers, Lawrence Police Department will have 62 officers … Read More

Annual Native Plant and Wildflower Sale May 9

April 23, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — There’s something for every gardener at this popular annual Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS) event held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The Gymnasium of Park Tudor School will be chock full of Indiana natives to plant in designed landscapes or natural areas, and INPAWS members … Read More