Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

My Jobs . . .

September 8, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

These first appeared in March of 2012 and I’ve added a few memories to them . . .   My First Teaching Job I graduated from Herron School of Art in 1971. Luckily I got a full scholarship or I would never been able to go. There were only 5 … Read More

L.S. Ayres Closed 30 Years Ago!

August 18, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Can you believe the L.S. Ayres downtown store closed 30 years ago this year? (I was working there at the very end.) Shopping has really changed over the years. When I was a child in the 50s and 60s, the place you did your Back to School, Easter, and Christmas … Read More

My Jobs . . .

August 18, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

These first appeared in March of 2012 and I’ve added a few memories to them . . . My First Job I got my first job the summer before I turned 16 and it was in the neighborhood grocery. My Dad happened to be the meat cutter so I had … Read More

Memorial Contributions in Steve’s Memory

July 21, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Many Thanks to all those who gave Generous Donations Online, Mailed In and Dropped  off at our door in Steve’s Memory — We really appreciate the Support. Steve would be so proud! These are the Donors: Linda Hill Lewis Beam Jane and Bob Wakeland David Clifton Alice & Jerry Richie … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 12

June 23, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

Steve’s hair turned white early, starting with his beard in his forties. With his white hair, large waistline, and wire rimmed glasses, I told him for years he needed to be Santa. At a Christmas family gathering about 17 years ago, our great-nephew Seth was playing in the living room … Read More