Archive for February 2022
Roy Lee Eiler
May 26, 1927 – Feb. 8, 2022 Roy Lee Eiler, 94, of Noblesville, passed away Tue., Feb. 8, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on May 26, 1927, in Madison County, to Ralph Eiler and Faye (Everett) Eiler. Mr. Eiler graduated from Lapel High School in 1945. He worked his…
Read MoreSylvia J. Kirkman
Jan. 26, 1939 – Feb. 9, 2022 Sylvia J. Kirkman, 83, of Westfield, passed away on Wed., Feb. 9, 2022 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. She was born on Jan. 26, 1939 to Raymond H. and Martha Jane (Jessup) Stewart in Westfield, Ind. For over 30 years, Mrs. Kirkman worked in the office and cafeteria…
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New Director Shares Importance Of Keeping ‘The Language’ In Play
“Of Mice and Men,” a play by John Steinbeck, contains strong adult language and racial slurs. Some community theater play directors might ask permission from a playwright to cut or change the wording, but not James H. Williams. His intent when he directs a play is to perform the play as-is. While Basile Westfield Playhouse,…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 11, 2022
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:41 a.m. SET: 6:15 p.m. High/Low Temperatures High: 43°F Low: 27°F Wacky Holiday Today • International Day of Women and Girls in Science • National Make a Friend Day What Happened On This Day • 1990 Nelson Mandela is freed after 27 years as a political prisoner • 1975 Margaret Thatcher becomes the…
Read MoreArchitecture, Engineering and Construction Job Fair for Juniors, Seniors Next Wed., Feb. 16
Attention junior and senior high school students looking for a career, summer apprenticeship, and/or internship in the local construction trade industry. Potential opportunities await at the first annual Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Job Fair for area students and their parents. This event gives students (and their parents), employers, and not-for-profit adult education support organizations a…
Read MoreQuarterbacks And Leadership
We are witnessing an end to an era of leadership. The NFL quarterbacks we’ve been watching for the past two decades are retiring. There was valiant leader here in Indiana named Peyton Manning, who in February 2007 led the Indianapolis Colts to their lone Super Bowl title. Manning defined leadership on the field and in…
Read MoreLip Smacking Column
Valentine’s Day stresses me out. I never know what to buy for my wife. The worst part is looking for the perfect card. I’ve lurked on the holiday aisle at the Hallmark store, waiting until some guy about my age laughed at a particular punch line. If there was another one of those cards in…
Read MoreGavin Coulter Of Carmel Awarded Gold Stars For Fall 2021 At The Citadel
Gavin Coulter of Carmel, Ind. is one of the more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester. Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also…
Read MoreGov. Holcomb Signs Executive Orders Granting Medical Clemency
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he signed executive orders granting medical clemency for the first time while in office. “Today I granted medical clemency to three offenders who are bed ridden and diagnosed with terminal health conditions. The three men will be released to the supervision of the Parole Board and will serve the…
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