Archive for December 2021
Norman Jay Bailey
June 23, 1942 – Dec. 21, 2021 Norman Jay Bailey, 79, Fishers, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 23, 1942 to Abrum and Dorothy (Rough) Bailey in Columbus, Ind. Mr. Bailey was a Right of Way Specialist for 46 years at various civil engineering firms before…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Dec. 23, 2021
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:07 a.m. SET: 5:27 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 47 °F Low: 25 °F Wacky Holiday Today • HumanLight • National Roots Day • National Regifting Day What Happened On This Day • 1975 Metric Conversion Act signed by U.S. President Gerald Ford • 1888 Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear • 1958…
Read MoreTwas a few days before Christmas . . .
Years ago . . . OK, decades . . . I penned a parody of Clement Clarke Moore’s outstanding work, The Night Before Christmas. I was a young sports writer and had some fun doing it, so every few years since then I try again. The coaches, who were gracious enough not to run me…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita: Avoid scams by doing careful research before donating to charities
Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to do careful research before donating to charities in order to avoid being scammed or having their contributions used in ways they might disapprove. As the calendar changes from 2021 to 2022, many charities are soliciting donations in efforts to finish the year on strong financial footing and…
Read MoreCarmel Plan Commission
Residential Committee City of Carmel Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 Meeting Agenda Location: Caucus Rooms Time: 6 p.m. Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) One Civic Square Carmel, In 46032 The Residential Committee will meet to review the following items: 1. Docket No. PZ-2021-00195 DP/ADLS: Matriarch Birth Center. The applicant seeks site…
Read MoreChuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric, ranked nationally in the Top 100 CEOs of 2021
Gaylor Electric’s President & CEO, Chuck Goodrich, was announced as a winner of Comparably’s “Best CEO 2021” award! Ranked among world-renowned companies, this national honor highlights the Top 100 highest-rated CEOs in the country. The mission of Comparably is to make workplaces transparent and rewarding for both employees and employers. Goodrich was selected based on…
Read MoreDNR properties offer first day hikes
Usher in 2022 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks, forests, and lakes. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start 2022 and a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and connect with friends. Nearly all state parks and lakes, as…
Read MorePurdue Extension Master Gardener program to offer virtual basic training in spring
The spring 2022 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 1 as a series of live virtual webinars. Visit bit.ly/2022PurdueEMGTraining and contact a hosting Purdue Extension educator to obtain an application. The application deadline is Jan. 11. The training wraps up May 3. An individual registration costs $180 and includes a…
Read MoreRed Cross: Donate blood (or platelets) now to help patients avoid delays in care
As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood and platelet transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American Red Cross, which supplies about…
Read MoreEdna Mae Hecht
March 14, 1923 – Dec. 15, 2021 Edna Mae Hecht, 98, Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on March 14, 1923 to Henry and Carrie (Ackley) Stithem in Palco, Kan. Mrs. Hecht was an office worker, and later a computer operator for the…
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