Archive for January 2022
Down to 32 in Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Tourney
The competition for the first Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament – which celebrates the state’s rich manufacturing history – has been fierce with thousands of votes cast, reports the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Round two voting is now underway with the remaining 32 teams from 28 communities around the state. Public fan voting for…
Read MoreCenter for Rural Affairs pleased with USDA’s plan to invest in climate-smart agriculture
The Center for Rural Affairs is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its dedication to climate-smart agriculture following the agency’s announcement Monday that it plans to invest $38 million in a new program aimed at increasing cover crop acres. In addition, a key change to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) was announced. “Investments…
Read MoreDemolition man autos proves the future is better than predicted
One of my favorite future sci-fi movies is Demolition Man (1993). Its dystopian future, where everything was filled with joy-joy feelings and toilet paper replaced by three seashells, was dominated by a fleet of General Motors concept cars that provided a sleek backdrop. But when Sylvester Stallone’s character, a brute police officer frozen for crimes…
Read MoreI can put on my fancy car wash dress and not care who sees
I was excited to wear my new dress. It was slimming, I thought: all black and covered with flounces from the neckline to the hemline. I wore it with high heels—which I rarely wear—and red drop earrings. I was feeling much more sophisticated than I usually do when I went over to my sister’s house…
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Mobile Covid-19 testing and vaccination clinic coming to Carmel
The Indiana Department of Health is hosting a free mobile testing and vaccination clinic as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. WHEN: Wednesday, January 19th – Saturday, January 22nd from Noon – 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W. 116th St Carmel, IN 46032 HOW: Register online by visiting…
Read MoreIt’s a shame that it is now January
I’ve come to the conclusion that, if December is the season of Hope, then January must be the season of Shame. I base this conclusion primarily because advertisers tell us it is so. No sooner do the last holiday fruitcakes make the annual transition from Christmas delicacy to New Year’s doorstop, advertisers start reminding us…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Jan. 18, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 8:06 a.m. SET: 5:50 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 45 °F Low: 23 °F Wacky Holiday Today • Winnie the Pooh Day • National Gourmet Coffee Day • Printing Ink Day What Happened On This Day • 1943 Insurgents in the Warsaw Ghetto take up arms against the German oppressors • 1886 Modern hockey…
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Jerome “Jerry” E. Dufek
July 14, 1930 – Jan. 10, 2022 Jerome “Jerry” E. Dufek, 91, Carmel, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. He was born July 14, 1930 in Indianapolis, son of Peter and Marie (Bannert) Dufek. Mr. Dufek was a graduate of Saint Meinard Seminary. For more than 40 years, he worked in pharmaceutical sales. He served…
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