Monthly Archives: April 2013

Birds in the Tree, It Must Be Spring

April 11, 2013 | by Ethel Winslow

A lovely Saturday morning not too long ago, I pulled back the curtains and saw a small flock of sparrows at the feeder in the front yard. Soon, a few red-winged blackbirds settled on the lawn, cleaning up what the sparrows had spilled. A white-breasted nuthatch hopped down the trunk … Read More

The Death of Robert Gay, Part 2

April 11, 2013 | by Al Hunter

The last moments of Private Robert Gay, as taken from the official military court martial document known as “General Orders No. 23,” were documented as follows.   His dying speech was uttered without any tremulousness of tone… His voice was clear and distinct, his words unusually well chosen, and his … Read More

News Briefs: April 12-19

April 10, 2013 | by Weekly View

Information Sharing Key to Neighborhoods Community leaders are relying more and more on social media to get the word out to residents about things happening in their community. Twitter and Facebook in particular are great ways to share information almost as it happens. This is especially true for crime reports. … Read More

An Urban Green Oasis

April 4, 2013 | by Peter Kuhns

After decades of economic ups and downs, lost blue-collar jobs, abandoned homes, and economic downturns, Willard Park remains challenged more than almost any other community in the city. This large neighborhood, which includes Willard Park on Washington Street and the Indianapolis Re-entry Educational Facility (referred to as the women’s prison) … Read More

“Through the Lens” at Garfield

April 4, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Photographic Society 7th Annual “Through the Lens” Exhibition and Indianapolis High School Student Art Exhibition will be held April 6-June 1 at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. Admission is free. There will be a free reception held April 6 from 5-7 p.m. featuring … Read More