Monthly Archives: June 2017

Graham Rahal’s Weekend at Belle Isle

June 8, 2017 | by Steve Nicewanger

T     he 2017 Indycar season had not been going so well for Graham Rahal and the Rahal-Letterman Racing Team. With a 6th place at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis being their best showing of the year, the team needed to find a combination to get back on the winning track. … Read More

A Call From a Friend

June 8, 2017 | by CJ Woods III

My pool team had been newly eliminated from a pool tournament, and as we packed our gear and disappointments — we’d played poorly and missed an opportunity for more money and a larger tournament — I got a phone call from a friend, and I was delighted by the sound … Read More

World War I: 100 Years Ago

June 8, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, June 12: The Navy League comforts committee held its first knitting class at League headquarters, 40 Monument Circle yesterday. A large number of women were in attendance and enthusiastic to learn to knit so they might make articles that will aid in the comfort of … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: June 9-15

June 8, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, June 12: Automobile parking on Monument Circle has raised protests with Indianapolis authorities from the Indiana Commandery of the Loyal Legion, the Indiana Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, and others who believe the monument should be viewed from all points free of … Read More

CICOA Awarded Grant for Helping Caregivers

June 7, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded grant funding to the Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) Aging & In-Home Solutions, in Indianapolis, to help fund its Help and Hope for Family Caregivers Program for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. The grant will be used to expand … Read More