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Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
- General
- Indianapolis Star
Retro Indy: Lockerbie Square was feeling its age. Then renovations on historic homes began
The first of three images from a 1958 sketch of what Lockerbie Fair might include. IndyStar File The second part of the 1958 plans for Lockerbie Fair. IndyStar File A 1967 sketch of the proposed Lockerbie Fair project that includes James Whitcomb Riley's house. IndyStar File This architect's sketch of the master plans for Lockerbie Fair ran in the Indianapolis News on Jan. 29, 1968. Indianapolis News Lockerbie Square residents -- many of them the owners of newly purchased homes that they planned to restore -- engaged in a neighborhood-wide cleanup activity in the spring of 1969. IndyStar File Photo/William Palmer A building in the Lockerbie Square undergoing renovation in 1970. IndyStar File Photo/William Palmer The 300 block of North Park Avenue included a condemned and gutted house in 1970. IndyStar File Photo/John Starkey Once the Owl Pharmacy, this building at the corner of New York Street and College Ave was home to art studios and offices in 1976. The iron fence in front once belonged to the old jail. IndyStar File Photo/Frank Fisse A renovated house on the northeast corner of Lockerbie and East Streets in 1979. IndyStar File Photo/William Young A renovated house at 331-333 North East Street in Lockerbie Square, seen here in 1975. IndyStar File Photo/Bob Doeppers This Lockerbie Square apartment building, built in the late 1800s, was demolished in 1978. IndyStar File Photo/Jerry Clark The Staub House at 342 N. College Ave was built in 1959. One of the oldest homes in the city, it is seen here in 1977 as it undergoes restoration. It is considered one of the city's finest exampels of Federal architecture. IndyStar File Photo/William Palmer The Lockerbie Square neighborhood embraced its historic roots with a loosely Victorian-era celebration each year. This 1076 photo depicts a 1930 Packard in front of the Riley Home, where party-goers are gathered. IndyStar File Photo/Jerry Clark As part of ongoing restoration efforts, a workman here lays a brick sidewalk in the Lockerbie Square area in 1978. IndyStar File Photo/William Palmer The Lockerbie Fair concept died out by the mid-1970s but the neighborhood for many years after held an annual "A'Fair," celebrating Victorian days. In this 1978 photo, Greg Gardner, age 8, is enjoying a ride in a 1903 Olds. IndyStar File Photo IndyStar File Photo In the late 1960s, plans circulated for making an old-time theme park in the Lockerbie Village. Today many of the homes there have been refurbished but the area still touts it historic atmosphere. IndyStar File Photo/Kelly Wilkinson James Whitcomb Riley Home (528 Lockerbie St.), where the author spent the latter half of his life living with friends. IndyStar File Photo/Michelle Pemberton
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Silent Epidemic That May Be Hurting Your Health
Though we're technically more connected than ever—thanks to texting, video calls, and social media—many people report feeling alone. In a recent American Psychiatric Association poll, one-third of Americans said they felt lonely every week. And 10% said they felt lonely every day. Feeling lonely doesn't necessarily mean you're alone. 'It can happen whether there are people around or not,' says Jacqueline Olds, M.D., psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and author of The Lonely American. Instead, you may feel disconnected from other people—and sad about that lack of connection. 'Loneliness is a subjective experience or feeling,' says Sari Chait, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and founder of Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. 'It can be brief or situational, such as if you've recently moved to a new town where you don't know anybody yet. Or loneliness can be more chronic.' When chronic, the feeling comes with real consequences. Studies have found that loneliness can make you feel stressed, impact your immune system, and increase inflammation. Other research has linked loneliness to an increased risk of early death. Loneliness is associated with a slew of chronic conditions, like depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline. And some researchers have gone as far as calling it a public health epidemic. 'Loneliness can negatively impact almost all aspects of your life,' says Chait. Fortunately, there are expert-backed steps you can take to combat loneliness—boosting both your happiness and your health. 'If you can become more socially connected, it's like giving up smoking,' says Dr. you're lonely, you may not feel like getting out and seeing people. That's normal. 'Often, feelings of loneliness lead people to isolate more,' says Chait. But withdrawing can trigger a vicious cycle, causing you to feel even lonelier than you already do, she says. So push yourself to be social anyway. Set up a cooking class with a friend, schedule a workout with a coworker, or head somewhere that offers group meetings and activities, like a local library or community center. Changing your routine will get you out of the house. And doing activities you like will give you the chance to connect emotionally with people who share your interests, says Chait—something that can ultimately help you overcome feelings of in marriages, romantic relationships, and partnerships isn't uncommon. In fact, about 28% of people who aren't satisfied with their family life report feeling lonely all or most of the time, according to a Pew Research Center survey. 'People sometimes feel lonely despite connections because their needs aren't being met,' says Chait. Feel like something is missing in your relationship or you're growing apart? Schedule one-on-one time for you and your partner every week to check in and truly connect, suggests Dr. Olds. Dr. Olds also recommends a 'distance alarm'—something that helps you notice you might be drifting apart and prompts you to do something about it. This is a key aspect of lasting marriages, she says. And planning a romantic dinner or a fun outing is a great way to to be alone because you think you'll feel lonely? 'If you can find activities you enjoy doing by yourself and reframe what being alone means to you, it can be quite powerful,' says Chait. Learning how to enjoy your time alone—curling up with a new book you've been dying to read or hitting that a weekly yoga class—can give you something fulfilling to look forward to, even if you're not engaging in social interactions, she surrounded by people doesn't necessarily prevent loneliness. A 2018 Cigna study found that 27% of Americans rarely—or never—feel like they spend time around people who actually get them. And only about half said they have meaningful, daily, in-person interactions with friends or family. That's a problem. Spending your days small-talking with people you're not clicking with can cause you to miss deeper, significant relationships, says Dr. Olds. So take the opportunity to reconnect with someone you're close to. Tell a cross-county friend you miss her, and schedule time to catch up. Or grab lunch with your sister. This can strengthen your relationships with people who truly know you, making you feel less lonely, she is a great way to interact with people you have something in common with. Clean up a local park on a Saturday morning, join Big Brothers Big Sisters, or sign up for a volunteer trip. To reap the benefits, look for a group that meets at least once a month. 'Joining other people on a mutual project where you share a mission can be conducive to forming good friendships and helping you feel much less isolated,' says Dr. Olds. 'You don't have to know them well, but you have to share some value.'The relationship between social media and connection is complex. Some research has linked social media use to depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. But other studies have suggested that social media use can reduce loneliness and isolation, especially in older adults. The trick, Dr. Olds says, might be to use Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to truly connect with people. That means less time mindlessly scrolling and more time messaging people, reaching out to stay in touch with old friends, and joining groups you're interested a busy schedule or packed social calendar isn't enough to feel less lonely, and seeking the help of a professional is necessary. In these moments, therapy can be very effective. Chait specifically recommends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), because it can help you identify and change the thought processes that may be behind your loneliness. 'Your therapist will also help you change your behaviors that are contributing to loneliness,' she says. '[And they can] help you initiate new behaviors [to] combat the loneliness.'At some point or another, most people feel lonely. Maybe you're moving to a different city, starting a new job, or going through a breakup. Feeling isolated from time to time is par for the course, says Dr. Olds. Simply admitting you feel lonely and talking about your loneliness can make all the difference in connecting with others and normalizing your experience. After all, you're probably not the only one going through this. And opening up could help you—and others—feel less alone. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Telegraph
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Farage inspires rural Canadians to demand independence from Carney
It doesn't get much more Canadian than an ice hockey watch party at a sports bar in Olds, a small town in the middle of rural Alberta that could not be further from the political elites who run the country from the Far East. Cam Davies, the leader of the recently renamed Republican Party of Alberta, slaps backs and shakes hands as he signs up new supporters for the cause of independence, even among those keeping one eye on the biggest game of the season. 'Alberta has a very different mindset. We are a unique culture, farming, ranching, oil and gas sector, mining, forestry,' he says, sipping on a Diet Pepsi and explaining why the province is different to the rest of Canada. 'The people who settled Alberta at the turn of the century left the safety and security of downtown Montreal and Toronto embracing literally nothing. They embraced the risk. They embraced the opportunity in pursuit of freedom and a better life for their families.' 'I'd like to toast that man' The province has long felt unfairly treated by leaders in the capital Ottawa. Its oil and gas fields make it a key contributor to the national economy but those industries have chafed against new environmental regulations. Now, the Republican Party of Alberta, buoyed by Nigel Farage 's success at breaking through an older party's monopoly on rightwing voters, is pursuing its goal of splitting from Canada with renewed enthusiasm. Hopes of a more friendly government were dashed in April when the Liberal Party came from behind to win its fourth general election in a row. But Mark Carney's arrival as prime minister triggered a surge in interest in independence as the only way to improve Alberta's prosperity. The Liberal leader may have done more than any other politician in recent history to promote the cause runs the local joke. 'I'd like to toast that man,' says Miles Myers, who is Mr Davies' campaign manager. The separatists face their first test on Monday when voters go to the polls in a provincial by-election. 'So focused on woke ideologies' Mr Davies is running to represent the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Hills (an area the size of Belgium, he says) in the Alberta legislature. He is an unlikely standard bearer for an independent Alberta at a time when tensions with the US are running high over Donald Trump's plan to make Canada his 51st state. The 34-year-old politician is a joint US-Canadian citizen, and he spent four years in the US Marines. He says he and his friends looked at joining the Canadian army. 'Under Justin Trudeau, they were, they were so focused on woke ideologies, gender quotas, tampons in the men's room,' he says. 'We have the same problem in Canada as the UK' After four years of service, he is now a full-time politician. Earlier this year he left the United Conservative Party, which runs Alberta, to join the Republicans, which had recently changed its name from the Buffalo Party. Victory here, he explains, would be the first step towards a referendum on breaking away, much like the UK's Brexit vote. 'We have the same problem in Canada as the UK had with a bunch of brainless socialists and spineless conservatives,' he said. 'What we want to make sure happens is that we have a successful referendum, and there's no five years of foot-dragging like what it took for Brexit. Rip the Band Aid off, get it done.' Behind him, the big TV screens show the Edmonton Oilers (about two hours up the road) going two early goals down in their Stanley Cup final game against the Florida Panthers. 'We are being taxed to death' The atmosphere in the bar is muted, in part because this is Calgary Flame territory (an hour down the road), explains Richard Lefaivre, who has one eye on the action. He has signed up Mr Davies' campaign and bought a $20 hat, emblazoned with a map of Alberta and an 'R' for Republicans. 'We work hard and we are being taxed to death,' he said. One of the key issues in the general election was a cost of living crisis that has sent house prices spiralling beyond the reach of young people. Pierre Polievre, the Conservative leader, presented himself as the candidate of change but eventually lost to Mr Carney, who it turned out was just enough of a change from his Liberal predecessor Mr Trudeau to eke out a narrow victory. Danielle Smith, Alberta's premier, is pushing Ottawa for legislative reform and infrastructure projects, such as an oil pipeline, to boost the province's economy and mute calls for separatism. 'Give Mark Carney a chance' She has offered a referendum if a petition gathers enough support. But Mr Davis and his supporters say she has not gone far enough and is giving Mr Carney too much credit. 'You have a Conservative government here in Alberta that wants to give Mark Carney a chance,' he said. 'And my message to folks is Mark Carney wrote the book on how to be a socialist. Trudeau just read it.' The hated Mr Trudeau may have been dumped out of power, runs the argument, but his replacement is much cleverer and much more dangerous. Their argument faces an uphill battle. Analysts suggest Ms Smith's United Conservative Party is the favorite to win the seat. 'Our voters are enthusiastic' For Mr Davies, the campaign is about demonstrating a growing movement. 'We started at zero,' he says. 'What I can tell you is that our voters are enthusiastic.' Even if they are not always totally on the same page. 'I'm hoping Carney says something about us becoming the 51st state,' Sue Carney, who describes herself as a farm wife, says with a broad smile in contrast to the anxious grimaces she triggers among the party officials at the table beside her. 'Anything is better than what we have got.'
CTV News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Byelection candidates in southern Alberta forum face questions from voters
A candidates' forum was held in Olds on Tuesday night, where voters asked candidates about affordability, infrastructure and other issues.
CTV News
16-06-2025
- CTV News
$60K in illegal cigarettes seized in central Alberta
An RCMP cruiser is seen in this file photo. Olds RCMP say $60,000 worth of illegal cigarettes were seized after an investigation into a speeding vehicle. Officers received reports of an erratic driver on Highway 2 at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 8. The driver was reportedly travelling over 150 km/h, almost side-swiped another vehicle, passed others unsafely and had veered into other lanes of traffic. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Officers stopped the vehicle and discovered the illegal cigarettes. A 37-year-old Spruce Grove man was arrested and faces two charges. He is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 25.
