Monthly Archives: April 2016

World War I 100 Years Ago: April 29-May 5

April 28, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, May 4, 1916: Plans have been completed for the mass meeting tomorrow night of the friends of Irish freedom, at Morrison Hall, 52½ Monument Place. It will be a memorial meeting for the three leaders of the Irish revolution (Easter Rebellion) who were executed by … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 29-May 5

April 28, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, May 4, 1916: Subscriptions to the Indianapolis gift to the state park fund has reached $14,844 (2015: $326,183). Thirty-five clubs have sent subscriptions to the state park committee and the Indianapolis Real Estate Board has appointed a special committee to canvass its membership for contributions … Read More

Down-sizing Part 1

April 28, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Remember that book from the 80s, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus? In my years of assisting seniors with down-sizing I have found this to be monumentally true. Men are practical. They want their recliner, their TV (and of course their remote), they want the pictures of their … Read More

April She is Done

April 28, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

Honda Indy Car Grand Prix of Alabama The Indy Cars had a great afternoon for racing at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the same story as the three previous races, however. Chevy dominated the qualifying and Team Penske had the the fastest Chevys. Simon Pagenaud and … Read More

Applause!: April 29-May 5

April 28, 2016 | by Weekly View

• The Auxiliary to Community Hospital East will sponsor a Flower Sale on Tues., May 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. (depending on delivery) and on Wed., Thurs. and Fri., May 4, 5 and 6, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last). Hanging baskets: $19 each or 2 … Read More