Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association^J AlAu L jHOLA! A M I G O rsEkKS July/August 1987 K 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. 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St. —L A hawthorn tree in memory of Meg Woodard has Indianapolis, IN 46205 been planted on the east side of the walk at the 46th The Fourteenth Annual Greek Food Festival will Street entrance to School 70. The tree was dedicated be held on September 11,12 and 13 at Holy Trinity Saturday, July 11, 1987. Greek Orthodox Church, 4011 N. 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.