Monthly Archives: August 2017

Franciscan Health Hosts Kids’ Car Seat Safety Event

August 17, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis is encouraging parents and caregivers to have children’s safety seats inspected based on recommendations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The hospital’s Child Passenger Safety Clinic is offering free inspections with certified technicians available to demonstrate the proper use of car seats and … Read More

Eliza And Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

August 17, 2017 | by Kathleen Angelone

Francesca Zappia’s new book, Eliza And Her Monsters, centers on high schooler Eliza Mirk’s public (Eliza) and private (Lady Constellation) personas. And are they ever different! Eliza is the perfect embodiment of that painfully shy, strange and darkly clothed person all teens know. As Lady Constellation, she’s the anonymous creator … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 18-24

August 17, 2017 | by Weekly View

• Near Eastside Area Renewal will be celebrating their 100th developed home on Mon., Sept. 18th. Mayor Joe Hogsett and NEAR’s community partners will be on hand for a press conference at 10 a.m. Then, from 4-7 p.m.,there will be a street party and open house with local food, drinks, … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Aug. 18-24

August 17, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, August 18: The Star’s Sammy Backer Booster movement is growing rapidly with names added to the honor roll of men who believe in the axiom that an act of kindness is the best tonic for a soldier facing the foe. The names listed on the … Read More

A Return to Simplicity: Mission Style Furniture

August 17, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

With a passion for the environment and a love of nature, Gustav Stickley introduced simplicity to the American public in early 1900s. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of his native state, Wisconsin, Stickley’s philosophy of “organic architecture” was based on four ideas: a house should be constructed in harmony with … Read More