Monthly Archives: November 2015

Library Staff Recognized for Outstanding Service

November 26, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Joan Harvey, a 39-year Indy Library staff member who currently serves as a Public Services Associate and member of the Community Engagement Team at Central Library downtown, received the 2015 Helen L. Norris Distinguished Service Award at the Library’s annual Staff In-Service Day on November 11. The award … Read More

Governor’s Mansion Offers Home Tours for the Holidays

November 26, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Governor’s Residence has added tour dates during the month of December to showcase the home’s holiday decorations. Tour dates are booking quickly; those interested in attending are encouraged to book their tours at their earliest convenience. Visit in.gov/gov/2346.htm to make online reservations. Dates are Dec. 2, … Read More

Letters to Santa Claus by The Elves

November 26, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

Letters to Santa Claus by The Elves of Santa Claus Land in southern Indiana is the most beautiful book I’ve seen in a long time. The cover features Santa Claus’ arm and hand retrieving a letter from a mailbox. The letters (including any pictures sent with the letters) are gorgeously … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 27-Dec. 4

November 26, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, November 27, 1915: Fire of incendiary origin, believed to have been caused by chicken thieves, destroyed a large chicken house in the rear of the home of J. E. Pigman, 126 Linwood Av, early this morning. The flames threatened for a time to spread to … Read More

Peyton Isn’t Done & The Colts Are Even in the Standings

November 26, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

Last week I posed the question “Is Peyton Manning’s career as a football player finished?” It seemed to me that with the health issues he faced and the disappointment that the 2015 season has been for him that he might want to move on to the next phase of his … Read More