Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace And Memorial Park:

The Landmark for Peace Memorial is a memorial sculpture at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on the north side of Indianapolis that honors the contributions of the slain leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The sculpture, which features King and Kennedy reaching out to each other. It was designed by Greg Perry.

 

On the next day while speaking in Cleveland, Robert Kennedy gave an even more inspirational speech on ‘The Mindless Menace of Violence’. Nine weeks later, Robert Kennedy, like his older brother President John F. Kennedy and Dr. King, would also be assassinated.

 read the full text of the ‘Mindless Menace Of Violence’ speech

On May 14, 1994 President Bill Clinton delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Landmark For Peace memorial at 17th and Broadway in Indianapolis.     read the text of his speech.

Martin Luther King “I Have A Dream”

full text of speech

Martin Luther King “I’ve Been To The Mountain Top” part 1

Martin Luther King “I’ve Been To The Mountain Top” part 2

full text of speech

Postcards From Santa???

Want your little one’s to receive a letter or card from Santa? Just write them a letter from Santa, put it in a stamped envelope addressed to your little one and mail them in a larger envelope to:

North Pole Holiday Cancelation
Postmaster
4141 Postmark Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99530-9998

The larger envelope will be opened, the sealed envelopes inside will be postmarked with a special ‘North Pole’ postmark and mailed back to your little one.

You can send postcards too.

The service is free (except for your stamps…remember to put the correct postage on the large envelope and all the envelopes inside) but be sure to mail your envelopes so that they will arrive in Alaska by Dec., 10. Be sure to use stamps and not pre-stamped envelopes or metered postage.

Happy Holidays
GlennDL

Dear Scrappy Friends

Dear Scrappy Friends, This November 26 is a big day for everyone at our business. It's the second annual Small Business Saturday, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses. To celebrate, we're offering a special deal to you, our valued customers. Shop with us this November 26 and receive "Free Shipping" on all orders up to $30.00 or just pay a flat $5.00 shipping for orders over $30.00. *excludes Pre-Order items Sincerely,    [Scrappy Jo's Scrapbook Supplies]

Discounts & Freebies for Veteran’s:

Be sure to visit this list of restaurants' and retailers that offer discounts to Veteran’s, Service men and women and their families.

Lets me know if you have additions for this list. (try to include a link)

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You Rake It, We’ll Take It: City’s Fall Leaf Collection Program Begins Monday, Oct. 24

INDIANAPOLIS--The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) will soon begin collecting fallen leaves throughout Marion County—two weeks sooner than last year.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, December 2, up to 40 bags of leaves per household will be picked up each week free of charge. To ensure a successful collection effort, Indianapolis residents are asked to follow these simple guidelines:

• Place leaves in plastic or large paper lawn-waste bags.
• Place leaf bags out by 7 a.m. on your regular trash day.
• Clearly identify and separate bags of leaves from regular trash. Place them on opposite sides of the driveway, in different colored bags or use different color tie wraps.

In 96-gallon cart collection areas, all leaves must be bagged and placed at least three feet away from the cart to allow DPW trucks to service the cart. Additionally, all trash must fit inside the cart. Trash outside the cart will not be taken during leaf collection season. Residents also should ensure that sewer inlets and drainage pipes are kept clear of leaves and debris to avoid drainage and flooding problems.

DPW reuses collected leaves as compost and makes it available to Marion County residents, free of charge year round. Compost can be used as a soil conditioner, potting soil or mulch. Using compost improves soil aeration, drainage and nutrient exchange to improve the health of lawns and help gardens grow.

Last year, more than 6,000 tons of leaves were collected during the City’s annual leaf collection program.

As a reminder, it is illegal to burn leaves in Marion County. Smoke from burning leaves pollutes the air with harmful particles and is hazardous to young children and people with heart and lung disease.

For more information please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622 or visit www.indy.gov/dpw.

Occupy Wall St. Naptown Style

Indianapolis, Indiana
Oct. 8, 2011

Thought Of The Week:

from  glennlittrell.com: Thought Of The Week::

"Most poor folks are not on welfare, they work every day. They catch the early bus. They work every day.. . . They clean the streets. They cut the grass. They rake the leaves. They work hard every day. They raise other people's children. They work in hospi­tals. They mop the floors, and clean up the germs. They wipe the bodies of those who are sick with fever, rub their bodies down and when they get sick, they clean out their commodes." Jesse Jackson, 1988

"Our labor unions are not narrow , self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and grievance procedures, they have brought justice and democracy to the shop floor." ---President John F. Kennedy 1962

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