Page A2 The Weekly View January 23, 2015 Angie’s List Membership Reaches Milestone New Prize Offered for Caregiver of the Year Award — Angie’s pany continues to aggressively INDIANAPOLIS — CICOA ones. Caregivers who live in services/careaware/caregiver- February 11, 2015. The top List recently announced that the grow its member base, while Aging & In-Home Solutions Central and provide un- of-the-year-form.html. En- three finalists will be featured company has surpassed three building its e-commerce mar- is now accepting nominations paid care for a family member tries may be submitted online in the March/April issue of KIT million paid members, ending ketplace, which enables trans- for the 2015 Caregiver of the or friend who is unable to take to [email protected] or Magazine and the Caregiver 2014 with 3,041,651 members actions between consumers and Year award. KIT Magazine is care of themselves for whatever by mail (postmarked by Febru- of the Year will be named at subscribed to the national lo- service providers. Angie’s List sponsoring a $500 cash award reason are eligible for the 2015 ary 6) to: Caregiver of the Year, CICOA’s 6th annual Signature cal services marketplace and is headquartered on the east side for this year’s award recipient. Caregiver of the Year award. CICOA Aging & In-Home So- Breakfast on Thursday, April consumer review site. The com- of downtown Indianapolis. Each year, CICOA recognizes Nominations will be accept- lutions, 4755 Kingsway Drive, 16, 2015 at the Ritz Charles in nonprofessional caregivers for ed through February 6, 2015. Indianapolis, IN 46205 Carmel, Indiana. their dedication to spouses, par- Nominations forms are avail- Finalists will be notified by MAKE THE MOVE! ents, children and other loved able at http://www.cicoa.org/ A community in the true sense . . . Weekly View Cat Up for Adoption Indy Free Tax Prep Kicks Off at Broad Ripple Park Chloe is a lovely medium long hair black cat who INDIANAPOLIS – This year, want to prepare their own fed- has decided she likes liv- - eral and state tax returns for more than 200 certified volun ing indoors with humans. teers will prepare current year free, they can access free tax APARTMENTS A former community kitty, tax returns for eligible taxpayers preparation software at www. we think she is about nine free of charge. Marion County MyFreeTaxes.com. months old, is spayed and 2170 Braeburn E. Dr. 1 - 4 residents who earned less than Free tax preparation will con- vaccinated, and ready for a (NE of intersection Bedrooms tinue through April 15 at more $60,000 in income in 2014 may new adventure in a loving of 21st & Franklin) Available qualify for the free tax prepara- than 25 sites throughout Marion home. She loves attention, tion service. In 2014, volunteers County. For more information Stop in and ask about a laying in sunbeams, watch- seemed to ignore Lola the Of- prepared more than 6,500 tax on locations and hours of op- Golds Gym Membership ing the world go by from the fice Cat’s hissing and dirty Se Habla returns at no cost, which saved eration, please visit www.indy- Español windowsill, and is friendly looks. Rehoming fee is $35 898-3588 freetaxprep.com or call 2-1-1. $975,000 in tax preparation with all the humans she’s met (to cover her care). Please call fees. If Indianapolis residents email: [email protected] • www.braeburnvillage.com so far. She has not been tested 356-2222 if you can give this with children or dogs, and she sweet girl a good home. Charles Manson Continued from the front page Rates Increased? somehow contagious. However, The Indianapolis News ran a he stole a car and headed west. the contents of the cars he’d we already know that Char- front page story on March 7, He robbed 15 to 20 gas stations been entrusted with and finally ley was practicing to be a con 1949 headlined “Dream Comes along the way before being began stealing the cars altogeth- No Claims? man, so it’s not a far stretch to True for Lad; He’s Going to caught in Utah. Instead of send- er for transport out of state. He believe that this exposure at Boys Town.” It characterized ing him straight to prison, Man- was caught and arrested in Oc- MATTHEWS INSURANCE least enabled him to sharpen his 14-year-old Manson as a “dead son conned his way into being tober of 1955 and sentenced to skills for his future mind control end kid” who was getting a sec- sent to the “National Training 5 years. When he was released 195 N. Shortridge Rd., Suite A games. ond chance by being sent to the School for Boys” in Washing- in September, 1958, his wife Indianapolis IN 46219 During this time, he was fre- “last chance” haven for way- ton, D.C. In 1954, psychiatrists had already divorced him. Over 2nd Generation Since 1959 quently detained at the Indiana ward boys. “He won everybody described him as a “slick” but the next 11 years, Manson was We write cancelled Boys’ School in nearby Plain- over,” the priest said. “The juve- “sensitive” boy. In what would arrested several times for theft, field. It’s been speculated that nile court judge was completely be his last act of violence before forgery and probation viola- homeowners it was at the Indiana School for taken with his personality. He the Hollywood murder spree tions. insurance. Boys that 5 foot tall Charles had ability beyond his years to that would make him infamous, Manson left Indiana for good Manson was beaten and raped present himself; he was a beau- while behind bars, Manson sod- in mid-1950s. No one could repeatedly for over three years. tiful kid for his age.” Young omized a young boy while hold- have known that this tiny, seem- Call me I can save you money! During one of these detentions, Charley, however, did not turn ing a knife to his throat. ingly insignificant Hoosier juve- young Manson was “discov- his life around. Four days after After his release in late 1954, nile delinquent would become Lou Matthews ered” by a local priest, Rev. arriving in Boys Town in March Manson traveled to West Vir- the most famous serial killer 35 years (317) 353-1888 George Powers. “This particu- of 1949, he ran away, stole a ginia where his grandmother cult leader this country would experience lar boy seemed very lonesome, motor scooter, and then a car. lived. Almost immediately after ever see. And those wicked con just craving attention and affec- He was arrested while robbing arriving, he met and married game seeds were planted right FREE QUOTES tion,” recalled Father Powers, a grocery store in Peoria, Ill., Wheeling waitress Rosalie Jean here in Indianapolis. now an instructor at the New and sent back to Indianapolis. Willis on January 17, 1955. Ro- (SR50 & SR22) Al Hunter is the author of the • Auto York Theological Seminary. Officials here, embarrassed and salie quickly became pregnant “Haunted Indianapolis” and co- • Home - Renters “He looked like an innocent al- frustrated, sent him back to re- and the couple had a son named author of the “Haunted Irvington” • Mobile Homes tar boy, and he was so ashamed form school in Plainfield. Charles, Jr. Again, Manson and “Indiana National Road” of his mother.” For the next five years, Manson tried the straight life by getting book series. His newest book is • Motorcycle & ATVS Father Powers arranged for was in and out of institutions. He part time jobs as a busboy and “Bumps in the Night. Stories from • Boats Manson to be sent to the fa- escaped from the Boys’ School parking lot attendant. Manson the Weekly View.” Contact Al di- mous Father Flanagan’s Boys 18 times in 3 years. In 1951 couldn’t resist the temptation of rectly at [email protected] or [email protected] Town near Omaha, Nebraska. during one of these escapes, easy money and began to steal become a friend on Facebook.

Hill, both of whom are weigh- ing a challenge to Gov. Pence. Voice Voice Mitt Romney is considering a third run Hammond Mayor Tom McDer- Our • Your at the Presidency as a mott Jr. could join that mix if he champion of the poor. He must think he can win wins his primary in May. Who Has the Power and Clout in 2015? with 47%. Evansville Mayor Lloyd Win- necke will face a challenge from Indiana political establishment plenty of opportunities to de- State Rep. Gail Reckon as Indi- and, perhaps, the nation. First, velop signature issues. ana Democrats seek to reclaim Pence must successfully con- 4. Joe Hogsett: With his can- some of their traditional Demo- clude his second biennial bud- didacy and the lack of a top-tier cratic strongholds. Republi- get, one in which he promises Republican to fill the big shoes can U.S. Reps. will be an “education session.” of Mayor Greg Ballard, Hogsett and are gaining Upon conclusion sometime on appears poised to return India- more influence on Capitol Hill, or near April 30, Pence is ex- napolis to the Democratic col- with Young on the influential pected to gather his family and umn in November. strong fiscal caution in spite of 10. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann Ways & Means Committee and close friends and make political 5. Senate President David rosy economic or revenue pro- is at a fascinating station when Brooks’ focus on terrorism on by Brian Howey decisions for 2016. The easiest Long deftly handled the same- jections. it comes to the various scenarios the Homeland Security Com- Editorial Columnist path would be to reaffirm a re- sex marriage ban amendment 8. Ways & Means Chairman that might emerge in 2015 and mittee. INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a election campaign. Pence’s own once it crossed over from the Tim Brown will wield consid- 2016. She is sharply intelligent, Democratic Supt. Glenda Ritz budget year. And a municipal actions over the past year reveal high-profile drama in the House erable power during a budget- has worked on the cutting edge represents the Democratic toe- election year. And for the sec- a second path and that would and he’ll be a critical player on ary session. Brown handles the of business and education tech- hold in the Statehouse constitu- ond time in a quadrennial cycle, be toward the 2016 presiden- whether to move to an appointed bombardment of appropriation nology, is deliberative and has tional offices and Republicans a presidential speculation year. tial nomination. An open White state education superintendent requests with the kind of calm moved adeptly in complicated ranging from Gov. These are the components that House and no clear GOP favor- and a potential non-partisan re- and collectedness one would forums, as she did this past year to those in the legislature are helped shape the 2015 Howey ite might be a once-in-a-lifetime districting commission. expect from an ER physician. when she chaired a transporta- taking aim at her current port- Politics Indiana Power 50 list. opportunity. 6. U.S. Rep. Luke Messer has If Bosma were to pursue other tion committee. Her political folio and her office. She will Two other dynamics will 2. House Speaker taken the opposite approach political opportunities, Brown career as been on a meteoric be seeking a second term next emerge. One is the Republican presides over a 71-member cau- of U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutz- tops the short list for the next arc. year. takeover of Capitol Hill, which cus and will be in the best posi- man, who voted against House Speaker. Others to keep an eye on in- has created an array of new op- tion to assume the gubernatorial Speaker , in shap- 9. U.S. Sen. clude 2012 Democratic guber- The columnist publishes at www. portunities for our congressional mantle in a post-Pence era. ing his congressional career. He will be the focal point of the natorial nominee John Gregg howeypolitics.com. Find him on delegation. The second is the 3. U.S. Sen. has has quickly become part of the Indiana congressional delega- and former congressman Baron Twitter @hwypol. many different avenues to exert establishment by being elected tion in 2015. With Republicans virtual domination by the Grand SERVING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITIES Old Party here on the Hoosier influence in the new Congress chairman of the House Repub- holding 54 Senate seats, they The Weekly View Community Newspaper prairie. The next two years will with seats on the Foreign Af- lican Policy Committee. 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