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December 2004
Hello Sugarplums!
by Nora Spitznogle, President, MKNA
I hope you're able to take some time and enjoy this fabulous holiday
season. This is always a time of reflection for me.
more...
Free Home Repair Assistance Available
If you are a homeowner in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood who meets the
income qualifications below, you may qualify for one of two home repair
awards that will be given out in 2005.
more...
October/November 2004
Property Tax Continues To Be Under Review
On August 30, 2004, Representative Noe sponsored a properly tax meeting
with MKNA including Paul Ricketts - Lawrence Township Assessor, Joline
Ohmart - Washington Township Assessor, MKNA Board and Property Tax
Committee members, and Reid Williamson - President of the Historic
Landmarks Foundation of Indiana (HLFI).
Reid Williamson spoke on three areas which have the potential to effect
Meridian-Kessler residents. more...
New Cookie Store Opens in Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood
Cookielicious specializes in homemade cookies, brownies and cinnamon rolls
at its new shop, 4210 ½ College Avenue in the Meridian-Kessler
neighborhood.
more...
MKNA Safety Committee Meeting Report
On October 1, 2004, a meeting of the MKNA Safety Committee was held and
was well attended. Bureau Chief, Mr. David Hurley for Health and Hospital
- Environmental, and Judge William Young of Criminal Court 20 presented
information regarding our community concerns. more...
5th Annual Family Strengthening Summit
Saturday, November 6, 10 am - 4 pm
The Summit is organized by the Indianapolis Family Strengthening Coalition
and takes place at the Indiana Convention Center. Discover how families
can become healthier, safer, financially secure, engaged in each other's
lives, and engaged in our community. more...
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School Receives $30K Technology Grant
Recently St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, 500 E 42nd St., received a
$30K technology grant from an anonymous foundation. The school signed an
agreement to receive this grant if they provide scholarships for two
students beginning in an early grade for no less than six years each.
more...
Safety on our Watch
Many neighbors are becoming as familiar and frustrated with a petty
thief in our neighborhood as the IPD officers who report, arrest and
re-arrest him are. more...
Ed Potts Recipient of 2004 Mayor's Community Service
Award
On Monday, September 20, Ed Potts was recognized with the 2004
Mayor's Community Service Award. His name now appears in brick on
the canal walk on the north side of the Indiana Historical Society.
An honor so well deserved! Congratulations!
more...
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School will host an Open House for prospective students and their families on Sunday, November 7. The formal
program will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by tours and conversation with students and faculty until 3 pm. Mass, celebrated by Rev.
Benjamin B. Hawley, SJ, President of Brebeuf Jesuit, will be held at 11:30 am. Guests are welcome at any or all of these events.
more...
St. Richard's School Regalia
Saturday, November 13
St. Richard's School will host its annual Regalia fundraising dinner
on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at the Egyptian Room at the Murat.
The Regalia is the school's largest fundraiser, with proceeds
helping to underwrite scholarships and teaching programs. more...
August 2004
Stepping into the LAMP Light
October 18 will mark the second anniversary of the LAMP Gallery's
existence as it continues to make it's mark on the Indianapolis arts
scene. "I'm trying to raise the bar on how people perceive local talent,"
explained Jennifer Kaye, the Director of LAMP. "The talent here in
Indianapolis is very strong."
more...
Second Annual Photography Contest Celebrates Meridian Kessler
As an added dimension to the festivities surrounding this year's MKNA
Home Tour, the neighborhood association sponsored a photography contest.
Amateur and professional, young and "mature" photographers alike were
invited to enter photographs taken within the boundaries of Meridian
Kessler.
more...
Home Tour Review
2004
We did it again gang! It was another benchmark year for the
Meridian-Kessler Home and Garden Tour. The weather perfect weekend didn't
hurt us either. more...
There are Hot Games at the Library
On June 7th the College Avenue Library began offering basketball sessions
on Monday and Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm. We bought the portable basketball
goal using donations from area residents who wanted programming for kids.
Thus we had the goal, but needed an adult monitor to supervise the
sessions. more...
French Market
Saturday, September 18, noon-11:00 p.m.,
Enjoy live entertainment, activities for the entire family and a french
menu. Free admission.
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 Central Avenue. more info...
Forsaken alleys -- take them back!!!
The newly formed Beautification Committee for Meridian Kessler has some
suggestions to help you manage the forsaken territory behind your home!!!
Alleys are an ever-present aspect of our community whose welfare is easily
overlooked. It is easy and irrefutable to point to the city's lack of
investment in their maintenance as the source of their deterioration.
While it is easy to criticize this dearth of funding, the city of
Indianapolis does provide a resource to residents that makes alley cleanup
possible through its grant funded Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (aka
KIB)
program. more
Four Freshmen in concert at Meridian Street UMC
They may have left Butler University at the end of their first year there
over 55 years ago, but they ended up at the top of the heap in the music
business! Eternally in their first year, the Four Freshmen began their
musical collaboration at Butler University in 1948 when they formed the
singing group--Hal's Harmonizers. more
Problem Properties: a thing of the past?
Well, not yet, but we
are making progress. Those who attended the first
meeting of the property task force on July 27th have a passion about
seeing our neighborhood improve through improved properties. One thing
seems clear----we all share a vision of homes with clean backyards and
alleys---no trash or rats, mowed grass, satellite dishes in inconspicuous
locations, no abandoned houses, no drug houses and responsible landlords
who are community-minded and involved. more
Now Open - Boulevard Place Cafe!
The Meridian-Kessler area has a new neighborhood business. The Boulevard
Place Cafe opened in May 2004 and is becoming a favorite gathering place
for area residents and businesses for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast.
more...
June 2004
Posh Petals
Joining the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood this summer is Posh Petals, a
brand new floral and gift boutique.
more...
Beautification Committee Meets: Needs more People Power!
A small but dedicated group met at the end of April to discuss the
creation of a beautification committee.
more...
Welcome to Corks Marketplace!
The store formerly known as Friendly Foods is under new
ownership and is now named Corks Marketplace.
more...
Holiday Issue 2003-2004
President's Letter & The Annual Business Breakfast/Sid Maurer
Award
On November 18, 2003, MKNA held the annual business
breakfast.
more...
E-Mail Marketing -
Small Businesses Can't Overlook the Next Big One
Commercials. Radio. Billboards and direct
mail. Ask any business, large or small, from
McDonald’s to RadioShack, what the largest
portion of their spending goes toward, and
they’re likely to say the same: Advertising.
more...
Update from Land Use Committee: Indiana's First Hostel
Exciting News!!! Meridian Kessler Neighborhood once again
pioneers a new
frontier as Indiana's first hostel makes its home on the far
eastern edge
of our boundary.
more...
Northside Community Building Forum
Nearly one hundred people participated in the Meridian
Kessler
All-Neighborhood Fall Meeting.
more...
6th Annual MKNA Grant Cycle
The Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association is now
accepting
applications for its sixth annual Grant Cycle, which assists
groups
located in the Meridian Kessler Neighborhood or that serve
Meridian
Kessler residents.
more...
Safety Lighting: An MKNA Present to the Neighborhood
For the past five years MKNA has provided IPL lighting at the
sites listed
below to give increased safety and a decisive deterrent to
crime. more...
Chance to Improve High Schooling for Meridian Kessler Teens
In April, a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
was awarded
to Indy.
more...
2004 Decorator's Show House
St. Margaret’s Guild is proud to announce
the 2004 Decorators’ Show House. This year
it will be located in the heart of the Meridian-
Kessler Neighborhood to present two homes
more...
Elder Moves, Inc.
Elder Moves, Inc., a company that assists the elderly in
downsizing,
organizing, sorting and transitional moves, has currently
joined forces
with ProCare Network.
more...
Classifieds
Homes for rent
more...
Butler outreach creates partnerships between university and community
Butler University students are learning more than how to pursue their
professional careers at Butler - they also learn how to be caring citizens
through the university's outreach efforts to surrounding neighborhoods.
more...
September 2003
CRIME WATCH
We have had an increase of burglaries in the Meridian Kessler
neighborhood. We
need to be aware and alert in keeping our neighborhood safe. more...
TAX CALL TO ACTION
The Meridian Kessler Neighborhood is at the very epicenter
of the property tax debacle that now plagues us,
as well as many of our brethren Marion County communities
and may affect other communities statewide. more...
VOTING RECORD
Who voted 'Yea' and who voted 'Nay' for Proposal: Prop 410 (increase
property taxes) more...
THE HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY TAX NIGHTMARE
The moral of this story is that every level of government is responsible
and has a role in
the property tax mess and we must work with every level to remedy the
situation. more...
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR HOME RENOVATION
While property tax relief for most people will require legislative action,
some homeowners can obtain relief from an existing tax deduction--the
assessment credit for rehabilitated property. more...
ALTERNATIVES
Some call the outcry regarding the property tax reassessment "whining and
wailing." I believe the outcry is appropriate and should evolve into a
Marion County tea party." more...
PROPERTY TAXPAYERS NEED BILL OF RIGHTS
Indianapolis property taxpayers need a bill of rights, according to Marion
County Treasurer and GOP mayoral candidate Greg Jordan. more...
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