Monthly Archives: November 2020

We Gather Together

My Grandmother was a survivor of the Great Depression and my Mom was in her teens for the worst of it. Is it any wonder that I grew up surrounded by an attitude of appreciation and respect for material blessings? From as far back as I can remember Mom was … Read More

Gaia Works Gives a Helping Hand Year Round

This year has been a challenge for everyone — and particularly for non-profit organizations that provide essentials to underserved communities. Now with the second wave of COVID-19 washing over Indiana, groups like Gaia Works in Irvington are pressed from all sides: growing demand for services, and more obstacles to getting … Read More

“The Magic of Ayres” Online Talk Dec. 3

INDIANAPOLIS — Holidays past and present will share time in Indiana Landmarks’ upcoming free online program about the glory days of the L.S. Ayres department store at the corner of Meridian and Washington streets in Indianapolis. Three local men with deep connections to L.S. Ayres and its landmark downtown location … Read More

IFD Engineer Passes Away in the Line of Duty

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Fire Department lost one of its veteran firefighters Friday, Nov. 13, while in the line of duty. IFD Engineer Matthew D. Bennett was responding to a possible structural collapse at a residence. Bennett was assigned to IFD Station 1. Bennett arrived at the scene, and shortly … Read More