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Stem Cells
I’ve been seeing some news stories recently describing stem cell therapy. This week I will describe what they are, where they come from, how they might be used to treat disease and finally, touch briefly on the social and ethical challenges surrounding their use. Stem cells are critical to our development and tissue repair. They…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Cutting Social Security Will Make Me Lose My Home!
Dear Rusty: Politicians are talking about taking money from Social Security, but I need that money to support my daughter and pay for my home. I’m a widow, and my husband passed in 2017. I’ll lose my home if my Social Security benefits are cut. Please help. Signed: Widowed Senior Dear Widowed Senior: Despite what…
Read MoreCHS grad, 2022 Local DAR Winner, Enjoying Opportunities, Living Dream
A year ago, I was amazed at the accomplishments of a young woman I met who was named a Good Citizen of the Year winner here in Hamilton County and went on to win third place in the State. A 2022 Carmel High School graduate, Remi Shirayanagi epitomized the four qualities — dependability, service, leadership…
Read MoreBig 10, Live Music, Theater, Comedy, School Fundraiser
Enjoy watching basketball, community theater, take in live music, support local schools, watch a school play, and more among the 25 things to do this weekend and beyond in this list by The Times: 1. Attend the Purdue Big Ten Tournament Watch Party at noon today and the IU Big Ten Tournament at 9 p.m.…
Read MoreMy Truth, By The Numbers
After my 76th birthday this past week, I decided to let it all out. It’s about time people know who I really am. Here are just some of my peculiarities and idiosyncrasies. Email me the numbers you can relate to: ([email protected]) 1. I prefer baked beans cold. 2. I buy two-piece pajama sets and throw…
Read MoreUnofficial Ranking Of Purdue Men’s Basketball Championships
Time will tell where the 2023 Big Ten champion Purdue men’s basketball team ranks among the school’s 24 other title squads. Purdue’s 25 championships are the most in conference history, three more than Indiana and five better than Wisconsin and Ohio State. Here’s one man’s rankings of the previous 24 Boilermaker Big Ten championship teams.…
Read MoreLet The Kids’ Consignment Sales Begin
Want TO GO? What: 18th annual Indy Kids Sale offering new and gently used children’s clothing up to teen sizes, toys, furniture and gear. When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (half-price sale). Where: Mojo Up Sports Complex at Finch Creek Fieldhouse, 16289 Boden Road, Noblesville. Cost: Admission…
Read MoreHamilton County, Working For Us
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how county government works. As a body, the Hamilton County Council deals with large volumes of information. We are responsible for approving budgets,…
Read MoreHammer Questions New Battlefield
I was reading a story about this plan to forgive college student loan debt. It made me think of the day I made my last college loan payment – and how absolutely drunk I got that night. Paying off that boat anchor was like the 4th of July, Christmas and VE Day all rolled into…
Read MoreNHS Theater Students Apply Classroom Learning On Stage While Sharing 1861 History
Not only do Noblesville High School students involved in the spring play learn about acting, building sets, costuming, stage lighting and sound, the students are also learning about history this semester. “Mrs. Packard” — onstage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the NHS Auditorium — is a play based on historical events, set…
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