Archive for December 2021
12-31-2021
Goodbye, and a look back at 2021
As we wind down 2021 on this New Year’s Eve and prepare to welcome 2022, I share with you my highlights of the year. Here’s my list of more than 35 things that I recall in 2021: 1. The $24.4 million mixed-use Levinson project, Noblesville’s first parking garage, and the first new downtown apartments in…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 31, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:09 a.m. SET: 5:32 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 59 °F Low: 40 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Hogmanay • No Interruptions Day • Unlucky Day What Happened On This Day • 2009 Both a Blue Moon and lunar eclipse occured on the same day • 1907 The first annual ball drop at Times…
Read MoreThe following is an example of the crazy times we are living in
An announcement that the third-ranked Purdue men’s basketball team – players, coaches and support staff – are completely vaccinated and have received their COVID-19 booster shots should have been reason for fans to celebrate. After all, not many Boilermaker teams in my lifetime have had a shot at a Final Four like this one. To…
Read MoreLions deliver puzzles to seniors
The Noblesville Lions collected jigsaw puzzles and delivered them to several local assisted living/nursing homes and the Senior Citizens Organization for the holidays. Club treasurer Jeff Kozicki organized the activity for the club. In the photo Jeff Kozicki, Lion Treasurer, poses with packages for six locations.
Read MoreIt’s time for NY resolutions
Regular readers of this space know that I am so very guilty of often making comparisons between the sports world and the business world. So sorry! Maybe it’s the fact that I used to be a sports writer. Maybe it’s because I like sports. Dunno. I think it really has a lot more to do…
Read MoreBaldwin files bill to increase curriculum transparency, empower parents
State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) recently filed Senate Bill 167, which would allow parents to play a more active role in their child’s education and remove divisive concepts from Hoosier classrooms. “Over the past several months, I have been meeting with parents, teachers and various education stakeholders who are frustrated with divisive ideologies creeping into…
Read MoreBoard of Public Works and Safety
Meeting Agenda Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 – 10 a.m. Council Chambers City Hall, One Civic Square MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1. MINUTES a. Minutes from the Dec. 15, 2021, Regular Meeting 2. BID/QUOTE OPENINGS AND AWARDS a. Bid Award for 106th Street Water Main Replacement Project; John Duffy, Director of the Department of Utilities 3.…
Read MoreJames W. Borders
Jan 29, 1974 – Dec. 25, 2021 James W. Borders, 47, Andrews and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born in San Diego, Calif. on Jan 29, 1974, to Bill and Debra (Lipe) Borders. Mr. Borders proudly served his country in the United States Marine…
Read MoreWanda C. Lacey
Oct. 12, 1947 – Dec. 29, 2021 Wanda C. Lacey, 74, of Noblesville, loving wife of Robert L. Lacey, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 with her family by her side. Mrs. Lacey was born in Muncie, Ind., on Oct. 12, 1947 to the late Marvin and Mary (Templin) Shreves. Mrs. Lacey worked for…
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