Congratulations to Christina Hale who was re-elected as our State Representative. She told the Gazette that she was grateful to all of the people who turned out to vote in HD 87 which was a turnout better than any other district in Marion County. "We are good citizens & take our responsibility seriously. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to serve another term and continue my work to support a growing economy, emphasis on education & workforce development, and keeping our community safe from crime, " she continued.

The lease is up in 2022 for the Glendale Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library according to Glendale Branch Manager Melissa Wooton. The Library currently leases the branch and is looking to build a new branch. Let's push for a Village location.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art's new exhibit, George O'Keefe and the Southwestern Still Life has opened. Admission is $20. Other upcoming events include a November 21, 2014, B movie Bingo film/game activity, the winter nights film series, and more. They are also having an outdoor screening of Fargo this winter outside -with discounts for those from Minnesota plus Minnesota food and prizes for those who can do the best Minnesota accent. You betcha ya! In other news, the IMA may start charging a fee for museum admission including to the grounds/garden.

Did you make it to the health fair last month at the BR United Methodist Church. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. They are located across from the BR Kroger.

The Garden Table Restaurant has opened for breakfast and lunch at 908 E. Westfield. They feature healthy fare including pre-made "cold pressed" juice combinations like melon and carrot.

The Toolbox Men's Supply Company is celebrating its second year in the Village. Besides underwear, swim suits, and the like they sell Pact brand socks which are made using power from wind energy (and they donate a portion of their profits to clean water programs in Africa). They sell wallets made by People for Urban Progress which uses material from the old Hoosier Dome and banners from the Super Bowl. Stop by the store at 853 E. 65th.

Rail travel is a bargain compared with other options. I found the following deals at www.amtrak.com including on the Amtrak Thruway bus:

• St. Louis $51. Leave at 11 a.m.
• Washington, D.C. $83 (leave at midnight three days a week)
• Chicago $24. Free snacks and free WiFi or enjoy business class on the four day a week Hoosier State. Service may end Jan. 31, 2015
• Kansas City $90.