Monthly Archives: May 2016

Applause!: May 6-12

May 5, 2016 | by Weekly View

• Two branches of the Indianapolis Public Library, original Carnegie Libraries that have operated since the early 1900s, have been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The two libraries are on the east side: East Washington Branch (2822 E. Washington), and the Spades Park Branch (1801 Nowland Ave.). … Read More

Combat Obesity with Nutrition and Exercise

May 5, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, not only in adults, but also in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third (34.9 percent or 78.6 million) of adults in the U.S. are obese, and approximately 17 percent or 12.7 million children … Read More

The Mousetrap at the IRT

May 5, 2016 | by Ethel Winslow

The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of The Mousetrap ends a strong season for the company. Agatha Christie’s play is the longest-running play in the world, having been continuously performed since 1952. Mollie and Giles Ralston (Cassandra Bissell and Ryan Artzberger) open Monkswell Manor on the eve of a big snowstorm, … Read More

Warren Student Semifinalist in Presidential Scholars Program

May 5, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Dathan Jones, a graduating senior at Warren Central Walker Career Center has been named a semifinalist in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. He was selected from nearly 4,700 candidates expected to graduate from high school this year. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest … Read More

Irvington Gardeners of Old . . .

May 5, 2016 | by Ed Myers

The flower beds of Irvington’s earliest gardeners where planted in stiff geometrical shapes including stars, crescents and triangles. For example, the bed in the front yard of Laura Giddings Julian’s (1839-84), home at 115 South Audubon Road, was in the shape of a huge star. It was the pride of … Read More