Monthly Archives: July 2016

World War 1 100 Years Ago: July 29-Aug. 4

July 28, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, August 1, 1916: Unless Hoosiers respond generously this week to the appeal for “little luxuries” for Indiana’s National Guard in Texas, the carload to be sent by the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana will be delayed. Club women throughout the state are urged to collect … Read More

The End of July . . .

July 28, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Brickyard Wrap Up I watched the end of the race on line on YouTube. It looked very similar to the 2015 Brickyard end. Kyle Busch easily took the checkered flag but with Matt Kenseth rather than Joey Lagano in the runner up position. Toyota engines finished one and two. … Read More

Rites of Passage

July 28, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) . . . ” Bill and I have become great grandparents! The years have sped by so that I didn’t realize how old we’ve become. The birth of Adalyn Grey Millhouse, daughter of grandson Chris and his wife … Read More

The Death of the VCR and the Birth of MTV, Part 1

July 28, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Another birthday is coming up for this guy on July 30th. Like most fellows, I don’t pay much attention after all these years. If it weren’t for my lovely family making a fuss, it would be just another day for me. When I was a kid, my birthday seemed to … Read More

Applause!: July 29-Aug. 4

July 28, 2016 | by Weekly View

• Indy Parks recently opened a brand new park serving the south east side of town. Wildwood Park at 8100 Southeastern Ave., is the result of $1 million of public and private funds. The park has a water spray ground, playground, and restrooms. Go check it out! • Check out … Read More