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Appreciating White River

Both in business and at home, water is so much a part of our daily lives that we often take it for granted.

Getting out the vote

In his [Aug. 27] column, Bruce Hetrick challenged us—the opinion leaders of the Indianapolis community—to do more to encourage voter participation, and he has good reason to be concerned. According to the Indiana Civic Health Index, the Hoosier State ranks 48th in voter turnout and 43rd in voter registration. Some might be disappointed in our ranking, but I see this as a call to action.

Governed by profligates

Plato said, “The penalty good men pay for inattention to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” In Carmel, [Sept. 17 Styring column] we have chosen commerce over the constitution, the rule of man over the rule of law.

Brainard, ‘cronies’ should leave

While I agreed with almost every point [Styring, Sept. 17] made, there is one that I must vehemently object to—specifically his statement that “I don’t question the mayor’s honesty or good intentions.”

Brainard good for Carmel

Who are you [Sept. 17 Styring column] to pretend to know what Carmel residents want?

WILLIAMS: Anchor MSA redevelopment with City Hall

Any successful revitalization of the Market Square Arena site demands restoring the former City Hall as the public’s house. City Hall’s decaying grandeur casts a long shadow over the neighboring parking lots created by the implosion of MSA 11 years ago and is probably overwhelming the facile designs associated with redevelopment proposals.

KENNEDY: True family-values campaigns

Recently, all eyes have been glued to developments in the presidential race and to Indiana’s campaigns for governor and U.S. senator. We’ve paid less attention to the folks running for seats in the Indiana House and Senate.

EDITORIAL: More Brainard scrutiny overdue

In a former life, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard was a real estate attorney. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that splashy development projects have been a hallmark of his four terms as mayor.

Criminal escapes re-entry facility

A convicted criminal has escaped from a local correctional facility. Jensen Harte escaped from the Indianapolis Re-Entry Educational Facility at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Harte was serving a 12-year sentence for burglary. His last known residence was in Campbell, Ky.

Tire-slashing suspects arrested

Indianapolis police arrested two suspects Thursday morning in connection with a tire-slashing spree at a downtown parking garage. Witnesses called police at about midnight after seeing men slashing tires in the Pan Am Plaza parking garage. Tires were cut on at least six cars. The men were apprehended a short time later downtown in a speeding car. One of the men may have been intoxicated.

Boy Scout camp building destroyed

The K Hut, a historic building at Belzer Boy Scout Camp in Lawrence, was destroyed by fire early Thursday. Firefighters were called at 4:20 a.m. and kept the blaze from spreading to nearby woods. No campers were using the nearly 100-year-old building at the time. The fire is under investigation.

Wal-Mart again attempting to build in Zionsville

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has filed new plans to build a store along Michigan Road in Zionsville, six years after the town rebuffed its original proposal that drew the ire of local residents and merchants.