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Anti-smoking column went too far

I do not think I have ever read a more disgustingly disrespectful column as the one printed in the Jan. 24-30 issue, written by Bruce Hetrick.

Tobacco subsidies support smoking

I am usually amused and even sometimes intellectually stimulated by Bruce Hetrick’s opinion pieces. However, his piece (Jan. 24) drawing parallels between the tragic shootings in Tucson and tobacco related deaths is over the top.

Tax credit would benefit public school foundations

Ellettsville Democrat Vi Simpson wants to create an income-tax credit for gifts to public-school foundations, which could compete with one that’s already available for private-school scholarships.

PROXY CORNER: Hurco Cos.

Indianapolis-based Hurco Cos. designs and produces interactive computer controls, software and computerized machine systems for the worldwide metal-cutting and metal-forming industry.

EDITORIAL: North of South project worth the risk

We understand the concern expressed by some on the City-County Council over Indianapolis’ role in financing the $155 million project, but there are compelling reasons to approve it.

MAURER: Workforce Inc. recycles people

Now that football season is over, I suggest we turn our attention to a real hero: Gregg Keesling, CEO of Workforce Inc., an organization that populates practically its entire work force with ex-offenders.

Ice-related injuries piling up

Since Monday, the Indianapolis Fire Department has made more than 200 personal-injury calls involving slips and falls on the ice. On top of that, hundreds of people have made their own way to local emergency rooms to be treated for everything from bruises and wrist sprains to more serious problems like broken bones and head injuries. Local emergency rooms say patients range from the young to the elderly.
 

Crews prepare for more snow

Indianapolis snow crews plan to continue spreading salt on major streets, connectors and intersections near schools on Thursday to clear ice before more snow arrives. The Department of Public Works said a full crew of 80 drivers is on the streets. Another round of storms is predicted for the weekend and early next week. City officials are reminding residents to salt and clear their sidewalks to the best of their ability.
 

JW Marriott hotel to open Friday

The new, 34-story JW Marriott hotel in downtown Indianapolis is scheduled to open Friday. The 1,005-room hotel is part of the $450 million Marriott Place, which includes five Marriott hotels, all connected to the Indiana Convention Center. The hotel, which has 104,000 square feet of event and meeting space, said it has already booked 480,000 room nights.