Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v03n09)
Random Rippling - Mary Celebrates 84 at McD
posted: May 05, 2006
The Broad Ripple McDonald's was decorated with balloons and banners for Mary LaForge's 84th birthday party. This also marks the 2nd anniversary of the Broad Ripple Gazette. Mary's 82nd birthday party was featured in the very first (four page) Gazette. Both of us are still going strong!
Mary had a large cake that she served to the many friends and McDonald's regulars that came in specially to congratulate her. In volume 3 #1, the Gazette featured Mary's history at the Knife and Fork Restaurant; since that article ran, she has donated a Knife and Fork lapel pin for the Broad Ripple history collection. We have received numerous donations lately, and will be featuring them in the Gazette soon.
Mary LaForge (standing) talking to some of her friends at McDonald's.
Mary with editor Alan Hague