Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Gaia Works Brightens the Holidays for the Needy

Jan DeFerbrache, owner of the Magic Candle gift shop in Irvington, and director of the nonprofit Gaia Works, is a busy lady this time of year. “This is the busy season,” she admitted as she loaded up Thanksgiving baskets for the needy. “Once this is done, I start in on … Read More

Small Businesses: The Backbone of Communities

For the fifth year in a row, the Better Business Bureau is supporting Small Business Saturday on November 29. Small businesses are the cornerstone of any community, creating jobs, spurring local economic growth and giving back to society. The Small Business Administration defines a small business as one that employs … Read More

The PourHouse Offers a Helping Hand

“Our motto is ‘My Name is Not Homeless.’ These are people with names, who are experiencing homelessness,” says Andrea De Mink, the Executive Director of The PourHouse, a non-profit organization that assists people in Indianapolis who are living on the street. The PourHouse emphasizes helping people to overcome barriers that … Read More

Neighbors Review Plans for 10th and Emerson Corner

While commercial development on the east side has made great strides recently — the Coal Factory, the expansion of Angie’s List headquarters, and the ongoing improvements along East 10th Street to name just three — residents were shocked and dismayed when they saw a demolition crew at the corner of … Read More

Traditions Continue at the Gathering of Artists

Linda Frank’s love affair with the art and craft of German wax ornaments in the early 1990s on a trip to Germany. A few years later, she started making these unique items, then selling them at local shows. Now, her works are eagerly collected by many in the area by … Read More