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Three-time Indy 500 champion Johnny "Lone Star JR" Rutherford was recently honored with an American Racing Memorial Association historic marker in his hometown of River Oaks, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, where he still resides. Marker sponsor Bill Blaylock, Rutherford, River Oaks Mayor Herman Earwood, ARMA Member Therese Eutsler, and ARMA Co-Founder Mark Eutsler participated in the unveiling ceremony at Coates Park. Blaylock, is Vice President and General Tax Counsel of Texas Instruments and serves as a director of The Dallas Opera and board chair of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco. Also, participating were former Fort Worth Mayor Michael Moncrief and Elaine Blaylock, CPA, who is a Trustee of The Dallas Opera. Mayor Earwood, who lives in Rutherford’s childhood that his father built, proclaimed “Johnny Rutherford Day.” ARMA is a national program of the Indiana Racing Memorial Association. Three national markers have been unveiled in 2019. Established in 2014, IRMA will install its 50th Indiana marker in 2020.
Lone Star JR
Wrap up Thanksgiving with a refreshing salad
As I mentioned last week, we as a church would sometimes draw names from our 18 families and single households to determine who would be gathering at which home in an attempt to have everyone … more
Understanding scarcity and gratitude
Do you ever have thoughts of scarcity? Examples include: Not enough time. Not enough money. Not enough happiness. Not enough (insert personal example here). Some mornings I wake up with these … more
Montgomery County United Fund seeks donations
Friends and family will gather together later this month to enjoy the tradition of turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie. It’s Thanksgiving, a time to give thanks. It’s time to reflect on the … more
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Aaron Spolarich, a member of Crawfordsville Kiwanis, spoke on behalf of the Crawfordsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Council last Thursday during the local Kiwanis meeting. This council advises city officials on laws and safety regarding those who walk, run and bike in our community. The new “sharrows” (bicycle arrows) that can been seen on roads around town are an example of the work that they do. He is pictured with with president-elect Gary Behling.
Spolarich Visits Kiwanis
JUMP conducts its annual banquet
On Nov. 2 members of the JUMP program attended their annual Match Recognition Banquet. Approximately 40 mentors and their mentees had a great time taking photos in a photo booth by Grins and Giggles. … more
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Making sense of marketing madness
Let me start with a story. “It’s Sunday, the day for my weekly trip to the grocery store. I have my list of the items I need. I am feeling confident that I can quickly grab these items … more
Overcoming Trauma: A tribute to vets
I’ve never served in the US Armed Forces, but my life was surrounded and deeply touched by things military: My father, a Captain in the US Public Health Service, provided medical services … more
Reduce, reuse, recycle, but most of all, reduce
  In thinking about America Recycles Day on Friday, it’s worth sharing an excerpt of an article from Natural Resources Defense Council with an important message. The average American … more
The Rockville Rotary Club recently hosted (on left) Rotary Past District Governor Jim Graham from Brownsburg at their meeting held in the family room at the Thirty-Six Saloon in Rockville. Rockville Rotary president Bonnie Hobbs (on right) presented a check from the Rockville Rotary Club for the polio eradication program known as Polio Plus. Graham shared a PowerPoint presentation about the Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus program. He said polio only remains endemic in three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. Rotary has helped immunized over 2.5 billion children in 122 countries during the last 30 years. It is hoped Nigeria can be declared polio free by the end of this year.
Polio Plus Program
Penske Corporation Chairman and Founder Roger Penske and Indiana Racing Memorial Association Co-Chair and Co-Founder Mark Eutsler on Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pit Lane following the announcement that Penske Entertainment Corp. will acquire IMS, the INDYCAR Series, and IMS Productions from Hulman and Company. Eutsler is also a member of the Citizens
Penske Era Begins
Music on Grant Studios held its annual Fall Recital Sept. 29 at Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church. Pictured are the performers, first row, Vedanti Karin, John Wininger, Whitman Mong, Avery Siple, Liam Bernhardt; second row, Sebastian Kochert, Molly and Alex Hutchison, Daisy Martinez, Gage Frazee, Scott Bacon, LeAnn Hartman, Samuel Kapyrin, Ariah Richards, Jayce Wagoner, Silas Thompson, Quentin Hartman; third row,
Fall Recital 2019
Gloria shares stuffing recipe
Thanksgiving has always been a highlight in our house. As a little girl, my mom would always cook up a big meal, and without fail, we’d have guests at our home unless we had received an … more
Holiday bazaar opens today
Presbyterians have completed final preparation for this year’s Holiday Bazaar to be held today and Saturday at the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Wabash Avenue and … more
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Dan Rogers, Wabash College professor, spoke to local Rotary Club members about the historical development of Spain and the Spanish language, starting with the Roman empire.
Rogers Visits Rotary
Oliver William McClanahan
Oliver William McClanahan, a son, born at Witham Health Services, to Renea Shamp and John McClanahan, Darlington. He is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are John and Jennifer … more
Try me a river
Of course, they were gonna try and kill me. Do not try and bend the spoon. Thor, you gotta try and bottleneck that portal. I just quoted the movies “Riddick,” “The Matrix,” … more
Don Morel, Wabash College’s Head Football Coach, completed our month of speakers from Wabash for the local Kiwanis Club this week. He discussed the tradition of success among student athletes at Wabash and plans for the new stadium. The Wally’s will complete their regular season Nov. 16 with the 126th Monon Bell game in Greencastle.
Morel Visits Kiwanis
BSA Troop 323, under the direction of Ken Addler, added their latest Eagle rank earlier this month with Luke Wilhite earning his Eagle code of honor. Shown, from left, front row are Jason Holt, Ken Addler and Caleb Holt; and back row; Wyatt Eldridge, Luke Wilhite and Dawson Odle.
Wilhite Earns Eagle Rank
Serve Indiana Commission Executive Director Marc McAleavey, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Serve Indiana Commission Chair Mark Eutsler recently commemorated the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps at the Century Center in downtown South Bend with a Swearing-In Ceremony of new AmeriCorps members, which Mayor Buttigieg officiated. Other participants included City of South Bend Director of Public Works Director Eric Horvath and St. Joseph Board of Commissioners President Andy Kostielney, who wrote the first grant proposal for South Bend AmeriCorps in 1994.
Serve Indiana
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