Monthly Archives: December 2018

Sleigh Bells Ring . . .

December 13, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Since early Roman times bells have adorned many a horse, not only adding to the beauty of the steed, but to a more practical purpose — warning pedestrians to step aside. Horse bells have been believed to bring good luck, protect against disease, ward off evil and were often used … Read More

A Christmas Car Bomb For JFK, Part 1

December 13, 2018 | by Al Hunter

I’m not the only history nerd in my family. A while back, Rhonda asked me to tell her the story about the “Kennedy Car Bomb.” “What?” I replied. “I have NO idea what you’re talking about, but, DO go on.” She then outlined the story about a 73-year-old postal worker … Read More

Cupid Pulls an Upset in the Reindeer Games

December 13, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

Dateline North Pole. Santa Village’s most eligible bachelor, Cupid, shocked the North Pole community by winning the Deercathalon in the 2018 Reindeer Games. The handsome lothario has always been noted more for his slick moves with the lady reindeer than his athletic prowess, but this year he came through with … Read More

Songs for the Children

December 13, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

“Good morning, Crabby Appleton, how do you feel today? Will you laugh and squeal and smile at me, or will you growl and bark and bray?” — CJ Woods, III My lean and football-hardened 14-year-old grandson planted his 150-pound body onto his mother’s lap, an almost nightly ritual between the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 14-20

December 13, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, December 16: The women’s department of the United States employment service will continue its activities while transitioning from war time conditions to those of peace according to Miss Mamie L. Bass, Indianapolis division superintendent. Offices are now located at 40 S. Capitol Ave. to help … Read More