Monthly Archives: October 2017

October Diary 2017, Part 2

October 26, 2017 | by Rose Mary Clarke

They’re telling me that it’s a perfect October day outside, and here I sit, trapped in this “mud hole.” This became a family phrase many years ago when Bill and I went to visit our former school administrator who developed dementia when he was in his late eighties and began … Read More

Halloween Memorabilia: Trick or Treat?

October 26, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Second in popularity only to Christmas as a holiday collectible, the memorabilia of Halloweens past is much more difficult to find. It is this scarcity of mint condition pieces that makes the collecting both challenging and rewarding. The elegance of the late Victorian period in America provided the perfect setting … Read More

The Delights of Age

October 26, 2017 | by CJ Woods III

The 2017 Heartland Film Festival gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in the visions of filmmakers and storytellers, and this years’ offerings — for me — turned over the good earth of buried memories. In “The Tree,” an 88-year-old widow, living independently, decides to make a 600 mile journey … Read More

Horseshoe Halloween Horrors

October 26, 2017 | by Steve Nicewanger

What is the scariest costume for Trick or Treat this year? An Indianapolis Colts uniform! There are some walking dead zombies that have invaded Lucas Oil Stadium and eating away the chances for any kind of a respectable season. In the last ten days we have seen them turn in … Read More

Meet Jeff Mudgett: Irvington Halloween Festival Grand Marshal

October 26, 2017 | by Al Hunter

In early 2017, I had the rare opportunity to work with author Jeff Mudgett when the History Channel brought him to Irvington to film scenes for their series, “American Ripper.” I was brought into the project in late 2016 after being contacted by American Ripper series supervising producer Tiff Winton. … Read More