IRVINGTON — The wreaths are up in Irvington thanks to the hard volunteer efforts of the Stanleys (Ed, Sharon, Maggie, Declan, Brian), Dave and Ann Skirvin, Betty and Maddie McGrath, Allie Barnes, Elain Lewis, Terry Lockward, Kathleen Porter, David Durban, and Sylvia Zimmerman.
A special thanks goes out to local businesses Jockamos Uppercrust Pzza, Lincoln Square Pancake House, and George Thomas florist, plus the Irvington Community Council.
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Groundbreaking ceremonies occurred at the site of the new Indianapolis Public Library branch to be located in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood at 2434 N. Sherman Drive. The $5.9 million, 15,000-square-foot library will replace the current storefront Brightwood Branch in the Brightwood Shopping Center that has served patrons since 1972. The new branch is scheduled to open at the end of 2019.
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At Martin University’s recent President’s Breakfast, three outstanding graduates were honored for their professional achievements as well as their outstanding service to others. The University also honored three individuals with its “Wings Award” for service and success in helping the University achieve its mission and extend its legacy. Pictured are (left to right) David and Mary Allen; Olgen Williams, former Deputy Mayor of the City of Indianapolis; Patrice Duckett, Coordinator of Collaborative Community Initiatives and Neighborhood Development; Mrs. Jesse Moore, accepting for Jesse Moore, the first Director of Supplier Diversity at Purdue University; and Dr. Eugene White, President of Martin University, accepting for Jennifer McCloud.