• Irvington lost a good guy recently when we lost Bruce Gable. For years, Bruce organized the Benton House reading of “A Christmas Carol” and he was very involved with activities in the community where he was born and raised. He was honored with a Founders Award from the Irvington Community Council in 2012 in recognition for his many years of volunteering. A memorial service will be held in the spring. He is survived by wife Carolyn, his two children and four grandchildren. He will be missed.
• Another sad passing needs to be noted: John G’Sell, the long-time delivery driver for Ball Park Pizza on 10th St., passed away on Dec. 6. John was a graduate of Howe, and worked at Chicago Tube and Iron for many years, then delivered for Ball Park until his retirement earlier this year. He is survived by his wife Becky, four children, and five grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 16 from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Oakley-Hammond, 5342 E. Washington St.
• Broad Ripple Ave. will be reopened on or just after Dec. 16, as the Dept. of Public Works has completed Phase I of the reconstruction. DPW placed stormwater infrastructure under the street, to help ease flooding. In spring 2023, DPW will continue the project, extending the remaining stormwater trunk line and replacing the street and sidewalks from Guildford to College.
• In other travel news, the interchange at SR 267 and I-65 will be open on or after Dec. 18 near Whitestown. Due to supply chain problems, there is temporary lighting set up at the interchange. Surface work will begin in late spring 2023. The completion of the I-65/CR 550 South has been delayed due to supply chain issues, and is expected to wrap up after May 2023.
• The Indiana Dept. of Education has launched a dashboard which displays a view of school and student performance that enables parents to make better choices for their children’s education. Visit indianagps.doe.in.gov for more information.
• Don’t miss “The Game’s Afoot,” a Holmes for the Holidays play, at Buck Creek Players. The last two shows are Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are going fast, so visit buckcreekplayers.com or call 317-862-2270. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors.
• Irvington Presbyterian Church will present “The Grinch: A Radio Play” on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. Fun for all ages, the show will include sound effects and ads. Suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds go to support Faith Ministry, their mission partner in Reynosa Mexico. The church is located at 55 Johnson Ave.
Early Notice! The Weekly View will be publishing its annual holiday combo issue on Dec. 23, which covers the week of the 23rd and 30th. The issue will be on the newsstands from Dec. 22 through Jan. 5 of 2023. Our office will be closed Dec. 26-30 so we can spend time with family and friends.