Monthly Archives: February 2019

100 Years Ago: Feb. 8-14

February 7, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, February 10, 1919: Following the announcement by Mayor Jewett last month that he will allow motion picture theaters to operate on Sundays provided they do not open until 1:30 p.m. and that no other amusement is offered but the pictures and musical programs, Miss Clara … Read More

And Now, a Word From Our Readers

February 7, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

“Hi!” The woman’s voice was bright and open, and her greeting, aimed at me, was surprising. I was at a celebration of First Friday and was passing the 5th grade boy who was playing the old piano in the Harrison Center when she beamed her smile at me. I responded … Read More

A Gift From the Heart

February 7, 2019 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

It was a small metal box, dented and slightly rusted from the passage of time. Tucked in among the antique quilts and family heirlooms, it seemed out of place with Grandma’s keepsakes until we opened it. Carefully stacked in the box were 64 Valentines, one for each year of her … Read More

American Pie and the Day the Music Died, Part 2

February 7, 2019 | by Al Hunter

Sixty years ago, February 3, 1959, three of rock ‘n roll’s biggest stars: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, known as the Big Bopper, were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The day became known as “The Day the Music Died.” Thirteen-year-old Don McLean was folding … Read More

Brief Musings on Super Bowl LIII

February 7, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

This particular Super Bowl was among the most boring and least entertaining of these contests ever played. The total score was 13-3. That’s the least amount of total points ever scored in such a game. The wonderful Gladys Knight sang a beautiful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” After that, … Read More