Daily Almanac: May 13, 2022

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 6:30 a.m.      SET: 8:50 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High:  84 °F Low:  60 °F Today is…: • World Cocktail Day • International Hummus Day • National Leprechaun Day What Happened On This Day: • 1950 The first Formula One World Championship season kicks off • 1981 Pope John Paul II survives an assassination attempt…

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Fishers Seeking Applicants for Nonprofit Grant Round

The City of Fishers seeks non-profit applicants for its 2022 Fishers Nonprofit Grant program. The grant application will remain open through June 1 at 1 p.m. The Fishers City Council’s Nonprofit Grant Committee will administer a total of $120,000 in funding for the 2022 grant cycle. Registered 501(c)3 nonprofits based in Fishers or that serve…

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Local National Merit $2500 Scholarship Winners Announced

On Tuesday, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ten Hamilton County students were included among this years winners, the most of any county! They…

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Carmel High School Senior Named as 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Among those named was Carmel High School senior Kevin Wang. “Our 2022 Presidential Scholars represent the best of America, and remind us…

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Center Announces New Director of Human Resources

A nationally certified professional with experience in diversity, equity and inclusion issues is the first full-time Director of Human Resources for the Center for the Performing Arts and the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation. Jill Clark has served in similar posts for Integrity Staffing Solutions, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and Fishers-based Memory Ventures.…

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Let Me Sleep On It

I recently got tested to see if I had sleep apnea. Sleep disorders can be serious, but my overnight stay in a “sleep lab,” had a few lighter moments. Before leaving that evening, Mary Ellen helped me lay out a few things we thought were important to take with me, like extra underwear, a toothbrush,…

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Indiana Poll Reveals Bipartisan Support for Protecting Wetlands

Indiana has lost more than 85 percent of its wetlands – important natural infrastructure that buffers communities against flooding, absorbs carbon pollution, and provides habitat for vulnerable birds and other wildlife. Today, in recognition of American Wetlands Month, Audubon Great Lakes released findings from an Indiana state-wide poll, which shows that Hoosiers, overwhelmingly, do not…

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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘Greetings From Worlds Old & New’, Weekend of May 19th – 21st

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents “Greetings From Worlds Old & New,” featuring guest conductor Jaime Martín, pianist Awadagin Pratt and ISO Principal Bassoon Ivy Ringel for three performances, May 19–21, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. The program includes Jerod Tate’s Ghost of the White Deer, Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds for Piano and Orchestra (a piece co-commissioned…

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Draft Day Wrap-Up and Noteworthy Tid-Bits from Kenny

Erich Barnes always believed he belonged in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Purdue standout defensive back’s resume reads like a Hall of Famer. Barnes is one of the few NFL players to earn All-Pro honors with three different teams. Seven of his 45 career interceptions were returned for touchdowns. When he retired…

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