Happy Feet this weekend at the Gathering Place

Published February 28th, 2008

By Shannon Veerkamp Follow the paper footprints. On March 1, children and adults will take their starting stance to race during Happy Feet. Mackenzie Hassee, 18, organized the race at the Gathering Place for her senior project. The registration cost of $20 or less, depending on division by age group, finances scholarships for children wanting to participate in many sports leagues at the Gathering Place. Dan Carmichael, Program Director, is her senior project mentor.

Taking a STAND for drug education

Published February 28th, 2008

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By Sara Gentry About a year ago, healthcare consultant and former English teacher Mary Beth Acra was snowbound and passing time surfing the Internet when she came across a Web site promoting drug use. She remembered her first day as an English teacher at her own high school, when she was calling roll and was shocked to hear that a student wasn

New trash pickup to improve service for Beech Grove

Published February 28th, 2008

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For The Southside Times Beginning Tuesday, March 11, the City of Beech Grove will implement a four-day-a-week trash pickup system (Tuesdays through Fridays), providing enhanced efficiency for residents and improved routine vehicle maintenance that will result in a cleaner community. According to Public Works Director Sam Merl, his department

Schultz steps down from post as Lutheran coach

Published February 28th, 2008

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The Caterpillar Kids program helps children handle grief

Published February 28th, 2008

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For the Southside Times Consider the caterpillar: It builds a cocoon and remains safe until it transforms and emerges into a new life, one that takes flight. Death is a part of the life cycle, and it

An apology is due for the ignorance of fibromyalgia

Published February 28th, 2008

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By: Wendell Fowler "Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." Message to self: Until you

Top ten things we need on the new website.

Published February 28th, 2008

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by Torry Stiles 10. "Dilbert." Shoot, even the Wall Street Journal has "Dilbert." 9. Links to local v1a_gr.A salespeople. 8. Roger Huntzinger's beefcake page. 7. Sparkly unicorns and cute kitty pictures like on MySpace. 6. Sign-up forms for Fantasy Bowling leagues. 5. Instant messages to let us know when the doughnuts at Long's come out of the oven. 4. "Pothole of the Week" pictures of Madison Avenue. 3. Live weather radar coverage of Homecroft and its suburb, Indianapolis. 2. More dog grooming ads. Dagnabbit! The people want a choice! 1. "Hizzoner's Kitchen," a weekly column of tasty recipes and treats by Beech Grove mayor Joe Wright.