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No More Rugs (???) Monon Update The southeast corner of Kessler and College, by Matthew Silver long since abandoned as a gas station, will soon be At the monthly board meeting July 9, the MKNA home to The Paw Patch Veterinary Hospital, Board of Directors voted unanimously to support according to Dr. Lee Walker, DVM. Extensive building acquisition of the Monon Corridor by the city of renovation and landscaping are scheduled to start in Indianapolis which would insure the city's right to August or early September - including a six-foot wood utilize the property in the future. Stu Reller, Director shadowbox fence on the south and east property of Planning, Department of Metropolitan Develop lines. Opening date is set for mid-October. Dr. ment, suggested three options for the 14 mile stretch Walker, in practice here since 1972, has two other of uninterrupted right-of-way: 1) passive recreation Paw Patch locations, one at 16th and Shadeland and (greenway); 2) utilities (electrical and sewer lines); another at 34th and Georgetown, in addition to and 3) transporation. Although implementation of any providing in-home service through Housecalls. The plan would be several years away, the alternative, new neighborhood operation will be open seven days suggested Mr. Reller, would be for the city to do a week and will also offer emergency service. Dr. nothing, thereby opening the door to developers for Walker specializes in companion pets (primarily dogs housing, business, industry, etc.; and if any of the and cats). Hot weather tips for pet owners: provide right-of-way is sold to an individual, "the city would be fresh water and shade. prevented from effectively using the corridor, probably forever". Ten to 20 years from now, as the city grows and the need for such a corridor becomes Broad Ripple Boardwalk more evident, the cost to acquire comparable land Calling it 'the longest Boardwalk in Broad Ripple', would be prohibitive. Furthermore, city ownership a group of Broad Ripple business people and would insure city control in terms of preventing residents took matters into their own hands and mosquito beds, motorized vehicles, etc., from nailed planks to the old Monon Railroad bridge that gathering there. crosses the canal in the Village. The 76-year old Also at the meeting, Pat Stevens, chief engineer structure now serves strollers, shoppers and for the Department of Public Works, outlined a bicyclists who no longer have to fear falling between proposal for a new force (pressurized) sewer main to the cross ties into the canal. The project was funded alleviate sewage overflow into basements, yards and by donations and spearheaded by the newly-formed White River on the northside during periods of heavy Hoosier Rails to Trails Council, 'greenway' rain. The route would run west from Broad Ripple enthusiasts who have collected 3000 plus signatures Park along 62nd street, then south along the Monon in support of a proposal to make the corridor a multi Corridorfor nearly three miles to the larger Fall Creek purpose recreational linear park. They are currently sewer at about 3500 north. This particular route was raising money to build handrails for the Boardwalk, chosen because it would be least disruptive to and according to Tom McCain, are conducting a homes, businesses and traffic. By utilizing the feasibility study to determine the overall cost corridor for construction, some 30 homes and involved in developing the entire corridor into a business would lose water and sewer service at greenway, which will then be presented to the Mayor times, as opposed to 175 customers that would be and County Council along with the signatures. affected if one of the other potential routes was used. B CUSTOM COPPER, SLATE &TILE SPECIALISTS
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Pennsylvania St. Meg Woodard was born amid the trees at Warren Hours of the festival are from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in "Penn's Woods," sometimes known as September 11 (Friday), 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. September Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Rosemary Hall, 12 (Saturday), and noon to 6 p.m. September 13 Greenwich, Connecticut, attended University of (Sunday). Admission is $1. Children under 12 will be Michigan and graduated from Butler University in admitted free when accompanied by an adult. 1954. While at Michigan, she met John Woodard and Greek food, music and dancing can be enjoyed they were married in 1953. Their family home was in as well as the cultural aspect of the festival. There the 5200 block of Delaware for many years. Tom, will also be activities for the children. Paul, John and Ann were born to them. Live Greek music will be provided by the Med was very active in Meridian Kessler, School "Rhodians" from Detroit, Michigan. This band is well 70 PTO and Shortridge PTA. She headed up the known to many Greek festivals around the U.S. The Carousel in 1972. church's local dance troupe (the youth of our Meg and her family were active in the Episcopal community) will perform various regional Greek Church and its Kemper Club, attending Trinity, St. dances. John's and Christ Church Cathedral. She was Complete dinners (Grecian chicken and lamb) involved in planning and carrying out one of the early will be available as well as souvlaki (beef tenderloin 'To Market, To Market" balls. on a stick grilled over hot charcoal), the traditional Meg's involvement with MKNA included new flaming Greek cheese, the gyro sandwich (a blend of member recruitment, nominating committee and the beef and lamb served on hot pita bread and topped house and garden tour. Perhaps her greatest with a special sauce of yogurt and cucumbers, contribution came when she helped to develop tomatoes, and onions) and Greek salad. Of course, neighborhood coffees for parents to get acquainted the Greek speciality, baklava, as well as many other during school desegregation and worked on the open homemade pastries will also be available for sale. line communication system, a rumor control project. New this year will be a cultural display presented Meg's interests and care for the needs of the by the AHEPA organization (American Hellenic community went beyond her own neighborhood. She Educational Progressive Association) depicting was active with Non-Partisans for Better School in Greek community life, life in Greece and the Greek 1968 and even secured a $25 donation from Mitch way of family life. Miller who was appearing at Starlight Musicals that A sampling of the fine copper, brass and silver summer. She was also active as a Christamore House handcrafted creations of artist Peter Zoudis will be on aide and in the League of Women Voters. display this year. Zoudis, from Canada, one of the Meg's fulltime employment during early married few men in the world to design copper "painting" that life was at L.S. Ayres where she was an assistant is abstract, religious, decorative and even practical. buyer of children's clothes and at LaRue Carter Every portrait is an original. Hospital. In 1976 she went back to work as an Hourly tours of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox instructor of office practices at Goodwill Industries. Church, which is of neo-Byzantine architecture, will The Audubon Society's book on trees has also be given again this year. If you have missed this tour been added to the School 70 library in her memory. in the past-plan to attend. You will find it most Margaret Lewis Woodard was a fine Christian interesting. woman, an excellent neighbor active in school and Pre-Sale Coupon Books are on sale now and will community, a dedicated wife and mother, and a be available until Thursday, September 10. This is a person dedicated to beauty wherever it appeared. $12 value and can be purchased for $10. It includes She loved MKNA for its large trees and for its people $11 in tickets (good anywhere on the grounds) and who care about the city. It is fitting that she be one admission ticket. For more information regarding honored by those who knew and loved her. the Pre-Sale Coupon Book, please call the church office at 283-3816. Make plans now to include a visit to the Greek Food Festival on September 11,12 and Think Membership — Think MKNA 13, Everyone is invited! The "Boys From Brazil" Lend Expertise To MKNA Board The MKNA board is made up of concerned 4 the International Violin Compeition for the second neighbors whose talents and training are utilized in a quadrennial, 1983-1986, and directs the Joseph variety of ways for the betterment of the Gingold Fund for the IVCI. Tom served as chairman neighborhood. Two important members of that board of the Midsummer Festival in 1976, the first year all of are Tom Neal, Vice-president of Environmental Monument Circle was used for the festivities. He is Affairs and Rob Allen, President-elect of the currently on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Association. Public Schools Foundation which provides funding for Tom Neal was born in Brazil, Indiana and has special projects in our city's schools. lived with his wife Marti at their home at 4460 N. Park His family attends St. Paul's Episcopal Church Avenue since 1978. They have two children, Sally a at 61st and Meridian. freshman at Broad Ripple High School this fall and Though a native of Youngstown, Ohio, not David an 8th grader at Sidener #59. Marti is currently Brazil, vice-president Rob Allen's first job after associated with Carpenter Realtors. earning a degree in English and Journalism from Tom received his A.B. at Indiana University in Indiana State University in 1976 was as a reporter for 1967 and his J.D. from IU in 1972. the Brazil Times. During his undergraduate days at He is employed as an attorney with Lock, State, he was honored as a Pulliam Scholar and as Reynolds, Boyd and Weisell and serves as general the outstanding journalism graduate by Sigma Delta counsel for the Health and Hospital Corporation of Chi and the Society of Collegiate Journalists. Marion County. Beyond health care, his other areas Rob and his wife Debbie moved to Indianapolis in of specialization include municipal corporations, 1980 to attend law school from which he graduated finance, zoning and administrative matters. He magna cum laude in 1983. They have resided in previously served as Deputy Corporation Counsel for Meridian Kessler at their home at 5620 N. Delaware the city and Deputy Attorney General for the State of since that time and now have a 9 month old baby, Indiana. In addition, he has authored articles and Travis Vincent. lectured in various health related issues. Rob is presently employed as an International Tom has been a member of the Board of Tax Attorney for Eli Lilly and Company. He served as Directors of Cathedral Arts since 1977, serving as treasurer this past year for MKNA and is the treasuer of the MK Development Corporation in addition to his president from 1980-1983. He was vice-chairman of position as president-elect of MKNA. Turn Rails Into Trails •••••••••••••••••••• Dream a little. Can you imagine hiking a peaceful, • higher property values near the trail and an treee-lined path from northeast Indianapolis through economic boon to adjacent businesses Hamilton County? Bicycling an auto-free trail from the • a piece of Indiana history preserved intact. Fairgrounds north through Carmel? Skiing on an No one advocates historic pathway connecting shopping areas, abandoning railroad. schools, and parks? Jogging a greenway lined with Still, the corridors they
wildflowers? occupied are valuable MONTJN Runners, walkers, hikers, and cyclists in 23 resources. CARMEL RR. states have discovered the joys of recreation on over Indianapolis, the city NORA &b-rhS+: a thousand miles of rails converted to trails. Now that promotes itself as Central Indiana enjoys a rare opportunity to create a the amateur sports t similar linear parkway along the abandoned Monon capital of the world, BROAD RIPPLE AVE. Railroad right-of-way from the center of Indianapolis has the opportunity to develop a recreational ^ as far north as Frankfort Indiana. A trial of hard- STATE packed lime would be inexpensive to create and opportunity for the true SS^St. FAIRGROUNDS maintain and nearly as smooth as concrete. Among amateur athletes: its Oi I its advantages would be: citizens who choose to • an auto-free, mostly level grade for commuting to be active for the sake 3 T of pleasure and health. 7- work, schools, shops and libraries I /V • a pleasant route for walking, running, and bicycling If you share the dream / WASHINGTON ST of a Monon Corridor for exercise or recreation UNION STATION • a natural habitat for wildlife and educational Trail, let your voice be resource for schools, scouts, and other community heard. groups •
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Over the years this group has phased in Children new to the area are asked to preregister and out of existence, looking and sounding a little August 31 or September 1 at the school. different each time. The pattern has always been defined according to the personnel and the particular kind of music they love - hence the name - IPS issues call for volunteers "Patchwork". Indianapolis Public School officials are looking for 60 volunteers to assist in testing kindergarten The current "Patchwork" group came together in students. the summer of 1985, when a group was needed for Volunteers will be trained by IPS staff to the first Amish Fair in Noblesville. Their names are determine developmental learning levels in reading Laura Jesseph who sings and plays the banjo and and mathematics as part of the Early Prevention of recorder; Cindy Foley sings and plays bass and School Failure program. The program is co- dulcimer; Marti Pizzini plays the autoharp and sings; sponsored by IPS and the Junior League. Lynn Arthur sings and plays bodhran; Leslie Selden Training will be from 9 a.m. until noon Aug. 28 at plays fiddle; Mary Kohlamn plays hammered the SCIPS building, 901 Carrollton Ave. dulcimer; and Mac Bellner sings and plays guitar. Two Volunteers will be assigned to school buildings of the members live in the Meridian Kessler area. At to work in teams with kindergarten teachers. the same time, two of their members are moving out Kindergarten screenings will be from 9 a.m. to 3 of town sometime this summer. p.m. on Sept. 9, 10,11,14 and 15. Like their instruments, their repertoire is also Volunteers should have a high school diploma. varied; American traditional. Celtic, gospel, modern Interested persons should call Jan England at folk, old time country, even a little blues, and still an 266-4334. occasional hint of bluegrass. Now it becomes clear why they call the group "Patchwork" - each time they Prime Time Plus at #86 perform they are creating and piecing together a new Seventy-five first and second graders from 8 pattern. IPS schools identified as having educational These seven women are busy at jobs in social potential but showing weaknesses in math, science work, in the medical field, in performance and in or language arts were brought together at School 86 homemaking. Their spare time is taken up with for a very special remedial program called Prime Time rehearsals, punctuated by the activities of six Plus this summer. Building on the concepts of Prime children (under the age of 7) who run an obstacle Time, the program was designed to give students the course among the instruments and cases. boost they need in the summer so they can do well in "Patchwork" has played and will play at events the fall. Small class sizes, innovative hands-on ranging from wedding receptions to the Children's teaching techniques, games, puppet shows and Museum to church services to schools to Traditions visits to sites like the Children's Museum, Eagle (acoustic music night club). At any given Creek Nature Center and Conner Prairie Farm were an performance there may be four members or all seven. important part of the program. The versatility keeps them interesting and available. Funding for the Prime Time Plus program was a Their last performance with these seven women cooperative effort. The Ind. Dept. of Education was given at Traditions, in the Athenaeum on June provided funds for field trips; IPS paid the teachers' 19. But history dictates that it won't be the last you'll salaries and provided lunch fees; and Butler hear or see "Patchwork". They will come up with a new University gave 15 hours of early childhood pattern to piece together. They will continue in their education training to each of the five teachers at no labor of love to fulfill their dream of being an all-female cost to the program. IPS is hopeful that the summer group performing traditional music. program can be replicated at other sites next year. Give Where You Live Our budget requires $17,000 from the Residential Community; $4,000 from area business and $3,000 from neighbor churches. To date we have only $8,500 from individuals - yet MKNA still sent 20 youngsters to camp and sustained the building which will be home to Adams/ Edwards Sector Police Precinct finished Benefits of and functioning in November! Do extend Membership your support MKNA Speaks for From Retiring Zone Delegate Crime Prevention Excellence in Your Schools "I sincerely hope that I am able to find a Protection of Your Zoning Rights neighborhood as good as the Meridian Kessler area. Safety in Your Neighborhood Angie and I have thoroughly enjoyed living here and being a small part of MKNA. In fact, having lived in Involvement in Community Affairs seven states and many more cities, the MK area is by MKNA Promotes far the most friendly, progressive and best all around Stability & Value of Your Neighborhood neighborhood I have had the pleasure to experience." Neighborhood Pride Best fortune Brad Dobbs, in your move to Strength through Neighborhood Unity Colombus, Ohio with All American Cablevision. Commercial & Residential Development MKNA Provides Continued from page 1 (Monon) Monthly Neighborhood Newsletter Only about one-sixth of a mile of major streets would Home Tours and Forums be disrupted by using the proposed route, whereas Clearninghouse for Information the other two possible routes would affect one-third Crime & Safety Programs of a mile and two miles (including Keystone), Solutions to Neighborhood Problems respectively. Also, there will be no manhole covers to emit noxious odors (the main will be 4-6 feet MKNA... Your Voice underground); and there is no danger of sewer For A Unified Neighborhood. backup in homes and businesses near the new line during construction. In any case, while the city has yet to acquire the corridor, the DPW is planning some 526 E. 52nd. Street Indianapolis 46205 plumbing there.
SKINT RICHARD'S SCHOOL Kindergarten through 7th Grade Middle School Expansion 1987-1988 926-0425 Trinity Episcopal Church/North Meridian at 33rd Street/Indianapolis, Indiana .46:108 On Target At Eagle Creek 8 Come Sing at North Church The Eagle Creek Pistol Range is now open for During the five Sundays of August, a summer public shooting, hand guns only. Those interested choir of volunteers will provide music for the 11 a.m. can practice every first and third Saturday, from 8 worship service at North United Methodist Church, a.m. to 11 a.m. through October 17. Ammunition and 3808 N. Meridian. Volunteers are asked to meet in targets must be provided by the public. Muzzle the Choir Room at 10:125 a.m. for a 35-minute loading weapons are not allowed and only .357 rehearsal of one easy anthem for that morning's magnum caliber and below are acceptable. A range service. No auditions; no mid-week rehearsal; no officer will be on site for assistance and information. robes. Come whenever you're in town. The invitation Come on out to the Eagle Creek Park Pistol Range, is to anyone who enjoys singing, 8th grade through where it only costs $4 per day to practice your senior adult. shooting skills. For more information call 293-4828. Name That Book Competition This Month At Branch Libraries Fall Softball The great "Battle of the Books" will get underway Little League ball may be drawing to a close, but August 20 at the Broad Ripple and Broadway branch softball registration is just beginning for the Park's libraries as contestants recall details from a selection Department through August 14. Leagues are set to of 70 challenging "First Class" books and attempt to begin the week of August 30. For more information, "Name That Book". Each competition will last 20 call 631-6316. minutes and will have a moderator, score keeper and Have you ever thought of becoming an ASA time keeper. Prepared questions will be given Softball Official? The price is right and the rewards alternately to the teams which will have 30 seconds are oustanding. Umpires can earn as much as $3500 to answer correctly. The team earning the most during the softball season working for the Department points in each match will move on to the next round of of Parks and Recreation. The umpire registration fee competition and the final proud winners will be is $18. You mail it to Umpire-In-Chief Kathy Strahm, awarded trophies. Come and cheer our neighborhood 47 S. Meridian St., #300, Indianaplis, 46204. She will eager readers on at our local libraries this month. send you a rule book and an open book test to teach you the basics of umpiring. Kathy, by the way, is the Getting Published first woman UIC in Indianapolis and only the third If you know you've written the great American woman in the USA to receive this honor. She is one novel, but you haven't the slightest idea of how to sell of only 36 active fast pitch umpires eligible to it, the Marion County Library has just the program you officiate on the international level. need this month at the Broadway Branch Library, 4186 Broadway. Local authors Sheila Adsit, whose worked include Blurred Genres and Tight Ratios and Karen Field, author of the new Harlequin romance Kindergarten Child Care Time Will Tell , which takes place in Circle City, Indiana, will conduct a workshop August 31, at 6:30 Enroll Now!! Enroll Now!! p.m. entitled "Getting Published: From Inception to Sponsored by AYS (At Your School Child Book". Admission is free but registration is required. Services) in cooperation with First-Meridian Heights Phone 269-1772 to reserve your place. Presbyterian Church, 4701 N. Central. Lunch provided Limited transportation available from Schools Closed For Remodeling 55, 84, 86, 43 & 70 The Riley Room for Young People at Central Call Linda Copeland - 283-1305 Library is now closed for remodeling and renovation until around Sept. 8. When it reopens, it will have a number of new features and an updated, colorful look. Highlighting the remodeling project will be a Please make a point of storytelling/theater room with carpeted tiers seating keeping your pets under about 60 persons. Brightly colored carpet sections M*— control in every sense. We all will define special areas in the room, and the younger want and appreciate a CLEAN, SAFE readers' area will feature fun retreats for reading and Neighborhood. Thank you. MKNA. a special phone booth to encourage youngsters to "Call-A-Story". Successful Music Lessons... Classic and Custom guaranteed. Hardwood Furnishings
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Her most of us appreciate the importance of the mother- research study on new fathers is the last requirement infant bond which develops after the birth of the to be completed to obtain her degree. She now child. There's no denying that mothers and their resides again within MKNA boundaries, and works babies have a very special and irreplaceable nearby as Director of Clinical Services at the Indiana relationship. But just where do fathers fit into this School for the Deaf. blissful family picture? Once their crucial role in conception is fulfilled, are they just excess baggage until the time to worry about college tuition NEW OR EXPECTANT FATHERS: approaches? Will your infant have a physical as well as emotional impact on you? If you're interested If your answer to this question is a resounding in participating in resarch to help answer this "No!", the scientific research supports you. Fathers question, phone Susan Shanklin, 251-1028, have been shown to play a unique and vital role in the for more information. Adopting and biological healthy development of their children from birth fathers needed. Small remuneration. onward. A secure attachment between father and child has been shown to be related to children's readiness to establish friendly relationships with MK Resident other adults. Young children with a higher degree of IUPUI Dean of Faculty father involvement appear to be more adaptable and Meridian Kessler resident William Plater has to adjust more easily to changes in their been named dean of the faculties at IUPUI, a post environment. Some psychologists contend that "well- that involves the academic concerns of 1,300 faculty fathered" infants seem to have better developed members. Bill has been dean of the School of Liberal thinking and problem-solving skills. Overall, healthy Arts since 1983, and has been an effective advocate attachment between father and child seems to be important to the infant's psychological health and to of the humanities and the need for graduate studies the older child's ability to adjust and profit from the in the liberal arts. Congratulations on this new educational and social experiences life will offer. appointment. It seems clear that a close relationship between father and child is healthy and adaptive, but is there Learning Downtown such a thing as "paternal instinct"? Are fathers, as Through IUPUI well as mothers, biologically designed to develop an IUPUI has announced a new program of people emotional attachment to their infants which promotes who work in the Mile Square in the center of the city. nurturing and caretaking of the child? Research on Called "Learning Downtown", the program consists of animal behavior suggests that this is a distinct 25 one-credit courses to be taught at Ayres, Blocks, possibility. Infant caretaking in animal species is the City-County Building, the old Federal Building on often associated with hormonal changes that appear East Ohio and the City Center on the Circle. Classes to facilitate effective parenting behaivor in both meet at noon or in the late afternoon. More males and females. In one species of monkey, the information is available at 274-4887. Other ventures fathers provide almost total care of their infants, that have opened access to IUPUI for working adults "lending" the babies to their mothers only for nursing! are its Weekend College, started in 1976, and Learn These monkey fathers show hormonal changes and Shop, offered at shopping centers around the similar to those changes associated with "maternal city since 1979. instinct" and nurturing behavior in mothers. 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Although at 2, 3 and leagues for football: ages 7-12 years old, season 4 their intellects are ready to be challenged and their starts Sept. 7. House leagues for basketball: ages 5- social skills are beginning to boom, a preschool can 14 years old, season starts Nov. 3. be a little frightening for children who are leaving Register now at the Wheeler Boys' Club, 2310 E. parents and home for the first time. It can be tough on mom and dad, too. The answer just might be a 30th Street. For more information call Donald Smith, preschool co-op. our office weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 926- Cooperative preschooling can help to bridge the 4222. gap between home and school in many ways. Parents are utilized at least once a month as Children's Habitat teaching assistants enabling them to model an Now Accepting Applications experienced teacher and therefore become a more for 1987-1988 School Year effective teacher/parent at home. By cooperating in A Children's Habitat School is a learning center a classroom of children the same age as his own based on the Montessori philosopy of education for child, the parent learns a great deal about normal children 2-5. The Montessori approach is a very growth and development. Preschoolers learn to individualized one. share their parent with other children as they learn to The curriculum at Habitat consists of several trust other adults -- other parents and teachers. areas. The everyday living activities help to develop Other parents form a "built-in" suport group and often coordination and concentration. Sensorial materials both parents and children form lasting fiendships are available to strengthen perceptions. The child is through the co-op experience. Lastly, tuition charge also exposed to a sequenced language program is often much less than private schooling as parents which leads to reading and a math program based on donate their time, labor and skills to carry out experiences with concrete materials which help the administrative functions and physically maintain the child to make ordeal with abstractions. school itself. For more information call: Judy Weingartner - If you are considering a preschool for your child, 283-7525. Observation by appointment is welcome try cooperative learning. You'll not only experience and encouraged. the joy of seeing your child learn and grow, you'll Children's Habitat Preschool, 4550 North Illinois meet some of the most dedicated, caring and Stret devoted people you'll find anywhere. Open House, Aug. 12,7:30 p.m.
GLENDALE PRESCHOOL COOPERATIVE East 54th and Harverford Montessori Centres 2 hour programs for 2 year olds on Monday and Friday Applications now accepted for 2 hour programs for 3 and 4 year olds on our summer program and fall enrollment. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Please call 257-2224 for more information. Parent-Child participatory learning Grow Together Quality education forages 21/2 thru 9. Call Dawn Nichols, 255-5388 Extended hours available.
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That's why we have quickly become two of its most successful Real Estate Agents. In the past year, 92% of our listings have sold in less than 10 days.
Sale prices on these listings have been 10% to 30% above anything the owners had been told to expect by "outside" agents! Frequently we market our listings at slightly above the "going area price." Obviously this makes our sellers very happy. But it also does something more subtle than that: It raises the value of your property each time a house in the area sells at top dollar. We all benefit.
What is your home worth? You might be surprised. If you're thinking of selling give us a call. See how having the "Neighborhood Team: on your side can make a difference. Or, if you, or someone you know, would like to become new neighbors, by all means call us. We will work hard to help locate that special "right" house.
We are Jacky Munson and Marit Neal - a part of Meridian-Kessler and part of the Carpenter Better Homes & Gardens® Real Estate Team. We'd like to be your Realtors®.
Please help us welcome the following new neighbors:
Anne Hill-Brown and Mark Brown - 615 East 49th Street John Phillips and daughters Ellen and Elizabeth -4586 Broadway Sarah and Dallas Johnson - 4340 North Park Jennifer and Eric Moy - 4363 North Park Dianne Wagner and Wendell Walls who stayed at home but switched n addresses to 3957 Washington Boulevard a 18
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FINE INDEPENDENT SUPER MARKETS WITH LOW PRICES Open 24 Hours fc Store No. 1 — 2350 East 52na Street (at Keystone Ave ) Store No. 2 — 2366 Easi 52nd Street (Surplus Bread Store) Store No. 3 — 3701 East 38th Street (at Sherman Drive) Store No. 4 — 5055 East 38th Street (at Emerson Drive)
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Support YOUR Neighborhood through YOUR Membership. Classifieds Thank You. Local Private School needs full or part time Teacher's Assistants (experience with children preferred) and Maintenance and/or Custodial Person. K Inquire at 283-1522. INTERIOR EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING Administrative Assistant, Broad Ripple, 20 hours weekly; Send resume: PMS, P.O. Box 30207, Design, Construction Indianapolis, IN 46230. Maintenance, Wanted: Cut down one dead tree. Wood plus Plantings, Trimming, Stone& Tie Work, negotiable to insured cutter. Call Mimi-283-7054 Wood Decks Open Executive Administrator (creative writing, Privacy Fences. promotional and office skills, light bookkeeping etc.) Firewood, Snow Removal IN Assoc, of Life Underwriters. Resume required. Call 523-2000. CHRISTOPHER R WIGGINS. Pres
615 East 47th Street Indianapolis, Indiana [Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association 4620S Tele 283 1299 526 East 52 nd Street By Appointment Indianapolis. Indiana 46205 283-1021 Caroline Farrar, Executive Director IMKNA News Deadline: 20th of the month I 19 Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1987-88 President President-Elect Delegates - At Large - 4 Nancy Sutton Rob Allen Zoma Montgomery 4821 Washington Blvd. 283-5546 5620 N. Delaware St. 255-3403 4342 Broadway 283-4667
Vice-President, Environmental Treasurer Kevin Fouse Affairs Gene Fitzgerald 5895 Washington Blvd. 257-5895 Tom Neal 4819 Washington Blvd. 283-3841 4460 N. Park Avenue 283-3100 Past President Vice-President, Finance Phil Genetos Carol Golden Kim Johnson 5272 N. Meridian St. 255-8458 5416 N. Delaware St. 253-2321 4545 Broadway 283-1153 Recording Secretary Debbie Maley Vice-President, Association Toni Mahern 340 East 38th St. 283-8686 Affairs 5686 Washington Blvd. 257-5706 Alice Ross 4611 N. Meridian St. 283-7405
Vice-President, Human Resources David Young 4420 Washington Blvd. 283-2561
Zone 5 ZONE DELEGATES Zone 6 Jean Macy Abby Whitcher 5680 Broadway 5965 Gladden Drive 257-1009 251-9662 Priscilla Neale Linda Warner 5832 Winthrop Ave. 5811 N. Pennsylvania St. 255-4553 253-5719 Zone 4 Alisha Cox McMahon 621 East 52nd St. Zone 3 283-6395
Julia Wicks Emily & Howard Gilchrist 38 East 52nd St. 4901 N. Central Ave. 251-0301 283-2173
Val Williamson OPEN 4644 N. Central Ave. Call 283-1021 283-4295 to Volunteer
Zone 2 Cindy & Marty Carpenter 4311 Broadway Zone 1 283-1736 46thSTR€€T Elaine & John Klein Maurice & Fannie Cox 4343 N. Meridian St. 4533 Broadway 283-1835 283-6032 Mark & Kathy Wenzel Susan Slade 3854 Washington Blvd. ZON€ 1 ZON€2 4560 Broadway 283-7245 233-6114
38th£IflKT Clark Feltner 4159 Ruckle Ave. 923-5567 Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID to NEH/SlNAr Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 PERMIT NO. 3268
July/August 1987
526 E. 52nd. Street, Indianapolis 46205 283-1021
Friends Of Meridian-Kessler RESIDENTS Ted & Peggy Boehm Michael & Pegg Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. William E. Kennedy, Jr. FOR SALE Fritz King MEMBERSHIP IN Deborah Landers Mr. & Mrs. Robert Langsenkamp Paul & Jan Lindermann MKNA James F. Maguire Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Robert & Joan Scheller Ann & Christopher Stack Association Brent & Nancy Sutton • Matthew E. Welsh $10 - General $25 - Family James & Janet Seidensticker, Jr. $100 - Benefactor John & Maureen Purcell An Investment in Your BUSINESS Neighborhood's Future Friendly Foods •k Professional Management Systems Please remit to: Sparkle Cleaners MKNA Membership Sale • R.J. Pile & Co. 526 East 52nd Street CHURCHES Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 • Bethlehem Lutheran Church •k First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church For Additional Information Call: 283-1021 North United Methodist Church St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
The individuals and institutions listed above have pledged a minimum of $100 for MKNA. Those which are starred exceed a $100 pledge.