Nov 2009

official news Magazine of the centennial homeowners’ association
November 2009
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2009 Board of Directors
[email protected]
Happy Thanksgiving!
President - Jim Ake
[email protected]
Vice-President - Ron Rothrock
[email protected]
Prep the Holiday
Meal Quickly and
Save Money
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Secretary - Hal Bennett
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ball Fields - Mike Lyons
[email protected]
Share your love with those you are
thankful for
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[email protected]
Property Committee - Tom Ancich
Letter from the Publisher
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Treasurer - Joe O’Connell
Events Committee - Tammie Gabriel
[email protected]
Pool Committee - John Settle
[email protected]
Someone You Should Know
Meet Julie Bacher, an inspiration
through her gift
Family Recipes
Generations draw together through familypublished cookbooks
Garden Committee - Joe Plankis
[email protected]
Architectural Review Board:
John Settle [email protected]
Ron Rothrock [email protected]
Other Committee Chairs:
Neighborhood News Editor
Ron Rothrock - [email protected]
District Representatives
Phil Schaefer • [email protected]
Entrepreneur of the Month
Meet Barbara Gilbert, owner of Barbara’s
New Beginnings, a specialty lingerie shop
Community Association Services of Indiana
Property Manager: Aleta Wilson
(317) 875-5600 • [email protected]
www.cas-indiana.com
www.centennialhoa.org
Serving Your Community
Brownsburg
Highland Springs
Lake Ridge
N. Carmel/Westfield
Centennial
Merrimac
Springmill Ponds
The Village Farms
Fishers
Gray Eagle
Geist Overlook
Parkshore
Sandstone
River Glen
Northwest Indy
College Park Estates
The homes in the Traders Point
Triangle
Huntington Properties
Normandy Farm
West 86th
Fishers/Geist
Windermere
Highland Springs South
Carmel
Avian Glen
Foster Estates
Saddle Creek
Smokey Ridge
Village of WestClay
Williamson Run
Woodland Springs
Zionsville
Austin Oaks
Colony Woods
Fox Hollow
Oak Ridge
Preserve at Spring Knoll
Royal Run
Woodlands of Irishman’s Run
Zionsville Village
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The Homeowners’ Association and Capture Media are neither responsible nor liable for the content of any advertisements published here within.
Please refer to your subdivision covenants and Board of Directors for appropriate guidelines and restrictions.
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The Centennial Declaration
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President’s Message
Dear Centennial Homeowner,
Last month in this column, I mentioned the work we
were doing on the 2010 budget. A big part of this
process is getting bids in
from our contractors, doing
our due diligence (including
reference checks), and
negotiating terms and rates
for these services.
I am pleased to report the
Board has completed these
negotiations with our major
vendors and has gained
concessions favorable to
Centennial. We were successful in gaining multiple
year contracts at lower costs. This means your
Master Association dues will stay the same in
2010. I want to thank all our Board members for
the hours they have spent making this happen, and
I hope you will, too.
Setting a budget and staying within that budget is
our responsibility to you. In the three years your
volunteer Board has been serving this community,
we have always stayed within budget while building
a reserve fund, and making improvements to
Centennial for the enjoyment of all. This is our
obligation as a Board.
Some folks think that it ends there. This is only
half of the equation. The other half of it is you. We
are in a partnership. Our Budget depends on the
little things you do to make it work and keep our
costs down. We can make the budget in 2010 only
if you take your responsibility as seriously as the
Board takes theirs. Your responsibilities include
but are not limited to:
1. Paying your quarterly dues on time because
your dues are our income. If we miss our income
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projections we will need to raise dues in the
future.
2. Submitting Architectural Approval Forms for
any exterior changes that modify your property
before doing any work are mandatory. Know
the Covenants and follow them. These benefit
everyone, so do the right thing. It will be much
cheaper for you to do it right rather than having
to do it over. If we have to engage an attorney to
enforce covenants we will, and dues will need to
be raised
3. Picking up pet waste and dog litter means we
don’t have to pay our grounds company extra
money to do this. Someone is leaving litter
bags behind bushes at the Declaration Dr. and
Bridgewater Drive Circle. Please stop it and save
us money. On your walks, please take a bag and
pick up any litter you see on the ground. We wish
to thank all of you who do this already.
We appreciate the vast majority of residents who do
make Centennial the best place to live in Westfield.
We need to continue working together, as partners,
to keep our 2010 budget on track.
The Thanksgiving Holiday is approaching.
Despite the many difficulties both economic and
work related that many have experienced in our
community, we, as Americans, still enjoy a quality
of life that exceeds that of many of our brothers and
sisters. At our Thanksgiving dinner table everyone
shares something that they are thankful for. This
year, in addition, we will ask everyone to find a way
to share their gifts with someone less fortunate.
From my family to all of you,
Happy Thanksgiving,
Jim Ake, President Centennial HOA
Contributions Wanted
for Declaration
The Centennial HOA Board is looking for people who are
interested in contributing articles, pictures, “Thought for the
Day”, student reporting, etc. to add to the monthly editions
of our Centennial Declaration.
If you think you have something beneficial to contribute
to our publication, please contact Ron Rothrock
([email protected]) or by telephone (569-3933).
This is a community newsletter and we would love to have
your help in coming up with new ideas and submissions to
keep it fresh and enjoyable.
Have an idea or comment about the
community? You can send your comments
to Tom at [email protected] for
consideration by your HOA board. Visit
http://www.centennialhoa.org
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mile’s channel
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latest centennial
information!
Attention Youths! Your neighbors need
some help, you could use the extra
money. Advertise your services
with us for free!
To submit your name to our directory,
go to www.capturemedia.com
and click on Working Youth Directory.
Please discuss this with your parents
and get their permission.
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NOVEMBER 2009
Westfield Fire Department Needs Your Help to Secure A $10,000 Grant!
October was National Fire Safety Month. In recognition of
this, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company is offering a $10,000
grant to ten communities who have the highest number of
residents take a fire safety quiz. You will not be solicited
by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company if you do send in the
quiz. This is something nice you can do for your Westfield
Fire Department. If you have multiple email addresses for
your household, they each would count as one vote as long
as the names and email addresses are different. Get your
children involved and have them take the quiz. They learn
about fire safety and earn a point, too (as long as they have
a different email address). Voting will start on October 21,
2009. Here are the details.
Association of Fire Fighters and is teaming up with local
communities to increase Fire Safety Education. Community
members who go online, educate themselves, and take
a quiz will help win a $10,000 grant for the Westfield Fire
Department! The contest runs from October 21st to December
21st and the top 10 communities across the country with the
most completed quizzes will win the grant. We will only be
competing against cities our size! Don’t put this off, take the
quiz now by going to the website! The next step is to call
all your friends, family, and neighbors who are served by the
Westfield Fire Department and get them to take the quiz also.
Thank you in advance for helping us win this Grant for the
Westfield Fire Department.
Be Fire Smart Community Grant Opportunity
– Jim Ake, President Centennial HOA
Would you know what to do in case of a fire? Would your
kids?
Here is the website: www.BeFireSmart.com/bryanrodda
These are BURNING questions being addressed in each
community as the Holiday season approaches. Year after
year the number of fire related incidents rises, and we rely
on the efforts of the brave men and women who make up our
local Fire Departments.
Liberty Mutual is a proud partner of the International
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If you have any questions or want to find out how you can
get involved contact:
Bryan W. Rodda
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
317.587.1481 x 55308
[email protected]
Centennial Website
www.centennialhoa.org
Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
317-896-5570
317-867-8066
Hamilton County License Branch
Carmel 317-846-5533
Fishers
317-842-0480
Noblesville
317-773-8190
Voters Registration
317-776-9632
Hamilton County Sheriff
317-773-1282
Town Of Westfield
317-896-5570
Washington Township Parks and Rec.317-574-1074
Westfield Fire Department 317-896-2704
Westfield Police Department
317-896-5236
Westfield Parks and Recreation
317-896-5452
Westfield Public Library
317-896-9391
Westfield Public Works Dept.
317-896-5452
AT&T
800-222-0300
Bright House Networks
317-972-9700
Citizens Gas
317-896-2581
Duke Energy
800-521-2232
First Mile
866-784-5561
Indiana American Water
800-492-8373
Comcast Cable
317-776-0660
Vectren
800-777-2060
Westfield Utilities
317-867-1116
Refuse & Recycle
Veolia
800-443-5645
Rumpke
800-582-3107
Republic
317-823-6881
Ray’s Disposal
317-823-5334
Westfield Post Office
800-275-8777
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Riverview Hospital
317-773-0760
St. Vincent Indianapolis
317-338-2345
Westfield Washington Schools
317-867-8000
Carey Ridge Elementary
317-867-6200
Maple Glen Elementary
317-896-4700
Oak Trace Elementary
317-867-6400
Shamrock Springs Elementary
317-867-7400
Washington Woods Elementary
317-867-7900
Westfield Intermediate
317-867-6500
Westfield Middle
317-867-6600
Westfield High School
317-867-6800
As you know, our Centennial Website has
been up and running for just under a year. As
of September, there are about 650 registered
users for the site.
If you have not taken time to register, please do
so today. Registering your email address will
allow you to receive the automated emails that
are sent our regarding road closures, power
outages, predator warnings, community events,
and any other important information.
Though you will continue to receive the
monthly Declaration, our website allows us to
communicate with you more frequently.
Did you know that you can view all past issues
of the Declaration here? View our photo album
of Centennial Events, look ahead to the calendar
of events, place a classified ad, find a working
youth and much more!
If you need any help in registering, I am happy
to assist and walk you through the procedure.
Just call me, Tammie Gabriel, @ 663-4765
when you are in front of your computer and I
will help you.
Have a happy
Thanksgiving
with family
and friends!
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Nominating Committee Report
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Nominating Committee Report - Continued
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Dear Members of the Centennial Community,
We ask for your cooperation regarding the parking stalls next
to our building, the Greenleaf Center building (the two-story
brown brick building located on Pawtucket Drive, across
from the sledding hill). Recently, a number of people with no
relationship to the Greenleaf Center have been using our
stalls. Some have left their cars overnight.
Parking at our building is for the use of our staff, members,
and guests. We will be installing signs to make that clear.
We have two concerns about individuals parking in the stalls
next to our building:
1. Liability. Quite simply, we do not want to be liable in any
way for any loss, damage, or injury that occurs to drivers, their
guests, or their cars as a result of their use of our parking stalls.
We can imagine that someone parking in our stalls might trip
and fall or a car might be damaged or stolen. We are willing
to accommodate a few people, on a case-by-case basis, but
only if they will sign a liability waiver.
2. Capacity. Our experience with people who park overnight
at our building is that they do not leave early the next morning.
They may leave at 9:00 am or 9:30 am, or they may stay all
day. If it were to become common practice to allow people to
park overnight at our building, we can imagine the day in which
we would come to work in the morning and find that there is no
parking available for the staff. If people park early in the evening
and stay late the next morning, they would prevent the use of
parking stalls by Centennial community groups that might want
to meet in our building before or after work. We have seen as
many as five cars parked overnight at our building on the same
night, and we are concerned about the trend.
During the past two years, when we have noticed cars parked
overnight, we have put letters on their windshields explaining
that the parking is for the staff, members, and guests of the
Greenleaf Center. We have asked them to come and chat
with us, so we can learn about their situation, and see if
something can be worked out. Usually, after receiving a couple
of letters from us, they have just stopped parking there. We
have worked with an immediate neighbor, who has signed a
liability waiver so that she can park overnight when her family
comes to visit, and they don’t have enough parking spaces for
everyone. However, we can only do this with a few people,
because of the overall capacity and the competing uses at
specific times of the day.
Please help us get the word out that our parking stalls are not
available to the general public, and they are specifically not
available for overnight parking. If individuals have special needs,
or would like to make special requests, we would be happy to sit
down and see if we can accommodate them. The key in each
case will be a waiver of our liability, and a limit to the number of
individuals who are given permission at any one time.
Thank you!
Very truly yours,
Dr. Kent M. Keith
Chief Executive Officer
Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
Upcoming Christmas Events
CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST Monday, luminaries! You can purchase these or you can even make
your own.
December 14th – Judging at 7:00 PM
Don’t miss out on our 2nd Annual Christmas Decorating
Contest! This is your opportunity to be the Clark Griswold of
Centennial and light up your trees and house with decorations
galore. Homes will be judged on December 14th. Winners
will be contacted and announced on the website and in the
Declaration. Prizes awarded. Please have your lights on and
decorations in place as judging will commence at 7:00 PM.
Questions: Tammie @ 663-4765 or [email protected]
Registration is NOT required to participate.
NIGHT OF LUMINARIES 12/20/09 Sunday,
December 20th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
On Sunday, December 20th starting at 7:00pm we are asking
everyone to line their driveways and front sidewalks with
These little paper lanterns offer a spectacular ambience
and will help Santa find his way to Centennial. Mark your
calendars and set your Blackberry’s and iPhones now so you
don’t forget to participate.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
We intend to have another evening for Christmas Caroling,
however please stay tuned for further information. Dates and
details are still being worked out.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Tammie
Gabriel via email [email protected] or by phone 6634765.
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Quote of the month:
“
The secret of life
is honesty and
fair dealing. If
you can fake
that, you’ve
got it made.
”
– Groucho Marx (1890-1977)
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A Pinch of This, A Dab of That ............
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Stone Soup
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As a prelude to making this recipe with your kids, read aloud Marcia Brown’s STONE SOUP(Simon &
Schuster Children’s). It tells the story of three hungry soldiers who come into a village and cleverly trick
the peasants into sharing their food--by making a lavish soup out of seemingly nothing but stones. Like
the soldiers’ soup, this recipe turns basically whatever vegetables you have on hand into a hearty meal.
Our testers loved plopping a real stone into the broth, as we’ve described below, but if your pantry’s low
on stones, you can let the potatoes fill that role.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 stone, big enough that it won’t get lost in the soup
(quartz is a good choice because it won’t break down in
cooking)
• 1 tbsp. butter or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped fine
• 1 large carrot, cut into coins
• 3 medium red-skinned potatoes (cut into halves)
• 1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
• 6 cups chicken broth (or combination of broth and water)
• 1 medium zucchini, diced large
• 1 medium yellow squash, diced large
• 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 2 cups cooked tubettini or ditalini, or other soup pasta
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Croutons
Directions: 1. The first step is for your child to scrub and wash the stone thoroughly. Then, for an extra cleaning, she
can drop it in a pot of water to boil while you prepare the rest of the soup together. 2. In another large pot, melt the
butter or heat the oil, then sauté the onion on medium-high for 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the celery, carrot, potatoes and
red pepper, sautéeing for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, then add in the broth. Using
a spoon, fish the stone out of the other pot, add it to the soup and bring to a boil. Add the zucchini, squash, corn and
pasta, cooking another 8 minutes or until the zucchini is the desired softness. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
Before serving, sprinkle on the cheese and croutons, then ladle--minus the stone--into individual bowls. Serves 6 to 8.
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Kids Craft: Turkey Note Holder
Hang this adorable turkey on your fridge or front door
What you need:
• 2 big craft sticks
• small wood clothespin
• tiny straw hat, cut in half
• foam cutouts (red heart, yellow feet,
orange nose)
• wiggle eyes
• white craft glue and a hot glue gun
• a variety of feathers
• small magnet
Steps:
1. Arrange the feathers in a fan shape behind a craft stick.
After the feathers are in place, ask an adult to help you hot
Color this turkey!
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glue the feathers down, and then glue the
second craft stick on top of the feathers.
2. After the glue is dry, glue the straw hat
to the front of the stick and the two wiggle
eyes below it.
3. Glue the red heart upside down for the
waddle, and the orange triangle upside
down at the top of the waddle.
4. Glue the feet to the bottom of the stick,
pointing them up, and glue the clothespin to
the front of the craft stick, pointing it down.
5. Glue a small magnet to the back of the craft stick and
hang on your fridge!
Fall word search
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ASK THE BOARD
H. B. wrote:
When does the Centennial Board of Directors meet and can
I attend?
The Board answered:
The Centennial Board of Directors meets the second
Thursday each month at 6:30 PM. We try to meet at the
Green Leaf Center, the Centennial Bible Church, or as a last
resort a Board Member’s house. Due to usage schedules
at the Church and at Green Leaf Center they are not always
available. We discussed this at our last board meeting and will
try and secure the church as our main meeting place for now.
When the meeting house in Centennial South is available and
has tables and chairs, we will make that our meeting location.
We will post these dates and locations on our calendar and
website. These meeting dates and meeting locations are
subject to change on short notice, so please go to our
website for the most up to date information. In addition,
we have an annual meeting in January that is open to all
residents. We will be announcing our annual meeting date
and location shortly.
The meeting itself is divided into two parts. The first part of
our board meeting is open to any resident that would like
to address the board about a particular issue. That person
needs to contact our Community Manager, Aleta Wilson or
any other Board Member, and ask to be put on the agenda.
The Board would need the person’s name, address,
and topic to be presented. This must be done prior to
the meeting date. The board will listen to the resident’s
presentation and may have questions for the presenter.
The Board will refrain from a discussion of the topic in
open session. The open session will then be adjourned.
The second part of the board meeting is the executive
session. This is a closed meeting and follows the open
session. At this time, the board discusses open session
issues in addition to conducting the business portion of the
meeting. Board Meeting Minutes are available upon request
from Aleta Wilson, Community Manager. These become
available after they have been approved by the board at
the next meeting. If you have an interest in addressing the
Board, feel free to contact us to be added to the agenda.
This is a standard meeting format that most Home Owner
Associations use.
FAX YOUR QUESTIONS to Aleta Wilson, our Community
Manager, at 875-5614, or MAIL THEM to her at: 11711 N
College Ave. Carmel IN 46032. Each month we will select
one or two questions to address in this column. It is up to
you to see this column is used.
Public Service Announcement:
Homestead Notice From the Washington Township Assessor’s Office
Everyone Must Re-File Homestead before the end of 2010 in order
to keep the deductions on their property tax bill. The information
will be in the tax bills sent in 2010 but for your convenience you can
file while the assessor still has a local office.
requires the last 5 digits of the Social Security numbers
and the last 5 digits of an Indiana Driver’s license or legal
ID card numbers when filing for homestead credit. The
requirements apply for all persons on the deed.
The Hamilton County Commissioners have decided to move
the Washington Township Assessor’s Office by the end of
2009. We will be moved to the basement of the Judicial
Building in Noblesville. This move will be an inconvenience
to all of us but has been determined to be necessary as
a cost-saving measure. Although we are being relocated,
this office will continue to serve all Washington Township/
Westfield City residents and businesses as we have in
the past.
If you would like to re-file for the homestead with the new ID
requirements while we are still conveniently located, please
gather your information and visit our office located at 16855
Southpark Drive, Suite 500 (Southpark is between Oakridge
rd and US 31, off of 169th street). We are available to process
homesteads from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you have questions or need directions, please call
867-2831.
I would also like to take this opportunity to notify your
neighborhoods about the new legislation regarding the
homestead credit. Beginning July 1, 2009, new legislation
Thank you,
Jerolyn Ogle
[email protected]
317-867-2831
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“Connecting with Carmel” Filming
at Marsh Supermarket & Pharmacy
Carmel, IN – “Connecting with Carmel,” a monthly
magazine show on Cable Channel 16, will be filming
this Thursday, October 15th at Marsh Supermarket &
Pharmacy in Merchants Square at 116th and Keystone
in Carmel. “Connecting with Carmel” airs on Carmel’s
Government Access Channel and is available for
viewing on the City’s website as well. The show is
hosted by volunteers Stephanie Lewis and Jeff Worrell.
By filming on location, “Connecting with Carmel” is able
to showcase many of the unique offerings in Carmel
as well as keep viewers informed of the City’s most
important news.
Scheduled to air the entire month of November, this
show will feature hosts Jeff and Stephanie delivering
the news and upcoming events in the community while
providing an in-depth look at what Marsh Supermarket
& Pharmacy has to offer. “Connecting with Carmel”
regularly includes interviews with Mayor Jim Brainard,
City Council members and City employees. Guests
from various organizations throughout Carmel are also
invited to share their upcoming activities.
Residents of Carmel are cordially invited to watch the
filming of “Connecting with Carmel”. Filming will take
place from 8:30 a.m. and will run until about 4 p.m. Join
hosts Jeff Worrell and Stephanie Lewis for this exciting
event!
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Julie Bacher
By Claire O’Brien
“I felt like I had been living on borrowed blessings,” says
Zionsville resident Julie Bacher. “That’s why I decided to
become an organ donor.” Julie, who has three daughters,
ages 27, 18 and 16, decided to become a donor last year,
when her oldest daughter was pregnant. “I thought, my life
has been so blessed,” she says. “I’m healthy, my daughters
are healthy, and now this baby’s
going to be born, and I can’t just
take it for granted that he will be
healthy. That’s what started it.”
lungs. “I was scared,” she says,
“but I was okay, because I knew
that either it was nothing, or if not,
Julie, an F.C. Tucker realtor, was
then that was the reason I had to
sitting in an office meeting on
go through this—to find it early
September 30, 2008, listening to
enough.” Everything turned out
a presentation by the United Way
fine, and she had the surgery the
about giving. “That had been
next day. She was back to work
kind of a challenging year in real
within two weeks. “I’ve had major
estate,” Julie says, “so they said if
surgery before,” she says, “so I
you can’t give of your resources,
was prepared for being sore after
give of yourself.” The next
the anesthesia. I had a nausea
speaker was Zionsville resident
Julie Bacher with her 8-month-old grandson, Dex
issue for a while, but they gave
and F.C. Tucker office manager
me medicine to mitigate that.”
Janet Hardy, who talked about her
personal involvement with the Indiana Organ Procurement Then, after the surgery, she had the chance to meet Linda
Organization (IOPO). Julie knew right away that organ Donaldson, the woman who received her kidney.
donation was something she had to do. “Sometimes you get
tapped on the shoulder,” she says. “This was a slap upside “There was no contact before the surgery,” Julie says. “In
fact, I went into the hospital under an alias. That’s because
the head.”
I had until the very last minute to change my mind.” Soon
She contacted IOPO the minute the meeting was over, but after the surgery Julie received a card from Linda, who had
they usually handle donations from deceased donors. Julie been on dialysis for five years; the card was addressed to
wanted to donate beforehand. She was put in touch with “Special Person” (donation recipients aren’t told whether
Clarian Health, which handles living kidney donations, and their donor is a man or a woman). “She said what it meant
started the eight-month process that ended with the donation to her, and what it was going to mean to her quality of life,”
Julie says. “She said she wouldn’t have to live her life on a
of her kidney to a very grateful stranger on April 15, 2009.
machine, and she would be able to go into the pool with her
The first test Julie underwent was a psychological evaluation, grandson.” Julie’s mother had been on dialysis for several
which was unusual, since this test is usually one of the last. years before she passed away, so Julie was familiar with the
“Apparently it’s not normal for someone to just call and say, tolls of dialysis. “It’s not only physically draining, it’s mentally
hey, can I donate a kidney?” Julie says. The evaluation was draining,” she says. “I think after a while it just wears your
followed by a series of blood tests, then two 24-hour urine body out.” Julie says that watching what her mother went
collections, a mammography, colonoscopy, stress tests and through then probably planted the seed for organ donation
EKGs. “I think every time I passed a test, they would go onto in her mind.
the more intensive and more expensive tests,” Julie says.
She also made lifestyle changes, including what and how Her goal now is to get the word out about living organ
she ate. “I just wanted to be really, really healthy,” she says. donation. “It’s like throwing a rock in the water,” she says.
“I wanted to give this my best shot, because there’s a line in “You never know where the ripples are going to go. Maybe
someone will read this and think, I could do that.”
the sand—if a test is even marginal, you’re out.”
Julie passed her tests with flying colors, although she had
a slight scare the day before her surgery was scheduled.
On a chest x-ray, a tiny spot had been found on one of her
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Nationally nearly 80,000 people—including 1,000 Hoosiers—are awaiting
kidney transplants. For more information about living kidney donations,
please email [email protected], or log onto www.clarian.org.
Foot & Ankle
Industry Expert
Do I Need Orthotics?
By David R. Sullivan, DPM, FACFAS, CWS Westfield
Foot and Ankle, LLC
An orthotic is a device that is worn inside of a shoe that supports
the arches of the foot and helps to place it in a biomechanically
balanced position. Orthotics are used for a variety of reasons,
not just for foot and ankle problems; some practitioners will
prescribe them for knee, hip, and/or back ailments. Many of the
most common diagnoses seen in a podiatry practice are treated
with orthotics. These include, but are not limited to:
Plantar Fasciitis
Tendonitis
Arthritis
Growth Plate Problems
Ball of Foot Pain (Neuromas, Metatarsalgia)
Bunions and Hammertoes
Orthotics both treat these diagnoses and help to prevent or
slow the progression of the deformity or painful condition. For
example, orthotics will not get rid of a bony bump, such as a
bunion, but they will place the foot in a better supported, balanced
position which will slow or halt the bunion’s progression.
Most local insurance plans cover custom orthotics when they
are deemed medically necessary.
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Out on the Town—Cari Ray CD Release Concert
Indianapolis Arts Center, October 17th
“This all started with me and an acoustic guitar and some
stories I wanted to tell.”
Singer/songwriter Cari Ray ended her show at the Indianapolis
Arts Center on October 17th with an encore that showcased
those strengths: her ability to tell a story that everybody in the
audience can relate to—love and loss and longing—and to tell
it with a powerful, honest, resonant voice. The show marked
the release of her CD “Always On,” and Capture Media readers
were lucky enough to be
in the audience as part
of the “Out on the Town”
series.
The show also marked the
debut of Cari’s band, The
Loaners: drummer Steve
Brunner, bassist Scott
Herider, lead guitarist
Bryan Headrick, backing
vocalist Rita Keith and Jen
Edds, a “utility” player who
pulls out everything from
a mandolin to a dobro to
a ukelele on stage. The
extra string instruments
underscore the roots
feel of the music—a little
country, a little bluegrass.
In addition to her own
songs, Cari played strong covers of songs by
artists she admires, including “The First Cut is
the Deepest” (with a nod to Sheryl Crow; “she did
an incredible arrangement,” according to Cari)
and Lucinda Williams. She paid tribute to local
talent with a version of “When I Fight Authority,
Authority Always Wins” by fellow Indiana native John Cougar
Mellencamp.
Cari, who hails from Rockville, Indiana, has been singing since
she was 3. “When I was a kid I sang all the time,” she says.
“I sang at school, I sang the national anthem at ball games. I
was the little girl who sang—that was who I was in my town.”
These days, the Fishers resident is poised to expand
her audience and tour beyond the local shows that have
established her fan base. She has basically been a onewoman show—playing acoustic shows (occasionally joined by
another musician) and doing everything herself, from calling
venues and booking shows to designing the CD. Of course,
with a degree in graphic design and a marketing background,
she is well suited to promote herself, but she looks forward to
the day she can focus on the music and leave those details
to someone else. “I’ve been working pretty hard for a few
months now to get the record put together, get it out, promote
the show, get press, make a splash,” Cari says.
She plans to take the band on the road for a regional tour, and
may do some solo dates as well. “I’m able to do the band thing,
but I can also do the solo acoustic thing pretty powerfully, too,”
she adds. “I don’t have to load up the whole band and take
them everywhere to expose people to the music and get a
response.”
The response to her music, and to the Arts Center show, was
overwhelmingly positive. “It was a great show,” says Patrick
Goodnight, a Windermere resident who received tickets to the
show after his house was featured in Capture Media’s “Who’s
Home” contest. “She has a strong stage presence.” Ellen, his
wife, added, “I knew nothing about her, but now I’m a fan. I
would definitely see her again.”
Word about Cari’s music is getting out. Ernie Mills from
Indy’s Hank FM radio station,
played “Wrestling With My
Angel” from the “Always On”
CD on his show. Recent
newspaper articles have
included a feature in the
Terre Haute Tribune Star
(Cari graduated from St.
Mary-of-the-Woods College
in Terre Haute and recently
played an acoustic show at
a local coffeehouse during
homecoming), as well as a
piece in Indy’s Metromix a few
weeks ago that highlighted up-and-coming talent. Having
more people hear her music is the whole point for Cari.
“The more exposure we get, the more opportunity I have
to make a connection with more people,” she says. “I feel
like this is what I’m supposed to be doing—not just a job,
but a vocation. I say this with a little trepidation sometimes,
because I don’t want it to come out too trite, but I’ve been
given these stories and I’ve been given the talent and skill
to tell them musically. I feel like, who am I not to?”
To hear tracks from Cari Ray’s “Always On” CD, and for more
information about upcoming shows, log onto her website,
www.cariray.com.
—Claire O’Brien
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In 1913, a young Polish couple crossed the ocean aboard a
ship and arrived in America in search of a better life. Since
that time, four generations of Lyczak, Pilck and Grywalsky
offspring have grown and thrived in the United States, and
although many miles separate the family members today,
they still make an effort to remain close. One such effort is
evident in their recently published family cookbook called
“Flavors of the Generations.”
Sandy Broom is one of the “baby boomers” from the family.
She initiated the cookbook and coordinated the publishing
of the project. Broom hopes it will preserve a piece of her
family’s history in a permanent way.
“All the cousins in my generation of our family developed a
special bond as we grew up together and heard the family
stories,” she says. “We want our children and grandchildren
to share those bonds too.”
Across the melting pot of America, families are self-publishing
cookbooks that celebrate their family’s unique culinary
heritage. Generations come together to contribute
recipes for favorite dishes rich in tradition, sentiment
and cultural significance.
verbally from mother to daughter through the years, such as
Christmas Eve Hubi Soup and Paska (Easter bread).
But the cookbook also includes modern, easy-to-use recipes
for today’s busy families. Family members shared all their
favorite recipes so the dishes in the book truly span the
generations and keep up with today’s changing lifestyles.
The book is also a historical scrapbook. At the front of
the book, Broom included a family tree covering eight
generations and important highlights of the family’s history,
written in story form.
“We dedicated the cookbook to the memory of our matriarch,
Apolonia Lyczak Pilck Grywalsky and all of the other relatives
who helped create our family traditions,” she says. The back
pages feature memorials with photos to pay tribute to loved
ones who were the backbone of the family through the years.
Broom hopes these extra features will help the younger
children and grandchildren learn about and hold onto their
family roots.
The group considered compiling the family history and
recipes in a simple pamphlet to share at their triennial family
reunion, but they decided a professional cookbook would be
a more lasting and meaningful tribute to their heritage. Broom
sees the book as a practical keepsake that will be used
regularly for everyday
meal
preparation.
Polish Meatballs
Each time family
members look at
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 clove garlic
the photos or create
1 medium onion, chopped
each other’s favorite
3/4 cup uncooked rice
dishes in their own
1 egg
kitchens, their sense
1 teaspoon salt
of family connections
Pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
is reinforced.
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 medium can or jar sauerkraut, rinsed and
drained
Broom says that the
cookbooks will be
For this family, like many others, holidays and family
circulated at their
Combine all ingredients, except caraway
gatherings have often centered around meals and
upcoming
family
seeds and sauerkraut. Form small balls and
traditional ethnic foods. As the generations spent time
reunion
and
she’s
sure
brown in light oil. Reduce heat, cover with
together, crowded around a huge table at grandma’s
they’ll
be
a
big
hit.
The
sauerkraut and caraway seeds. Cook slowly
for one hour. (Submitted by Janet Prymas for
house, the older members told stories and shared
proceeds from the
the “Flavors of the Generations” cookbook)
important family traditions. Laughter and a warm
sale of the book will
sense of belonging mingled with the delicious aromas
be used to cover the
of home cooking wafting from the kitchen.
costs of this reunion
and future ones, ensuring that family bonds can continue to
Flipping through the pages of the family cookbook offers grow strong. Besides using the book for everyday cooking,
a touching glimpse into that kitchen and brings back fond she envisions youngsters even using it as a resource for
memories for the whole family.
school projects on their family history.
“Some of the traditional Polish foods were only prepared and
eaten at Christmas or Easter and they were truly comfort
foods,” Broom says. The cookbook preserves in print
these old traditional recipes that had been handed down
“I am confident that ‘Flavors of the Generations’ will help
preserve our humble beginnings and keep our family
connected as we reminisce and cook together across the
miles,” she says. Courtesy of ARA Content
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Optometry
Industry Expert
Thanks to our Veterans
By Dr. Jeremy Ciano
As Thanksgiving approaches it is natural to
reflect on the things we are most grateful
for. For me, that’s my terrific team at work
(as we celebrate our two-year anniversary),
my wonderful family and especially my life as
an American citizen. Regardless of political
leanings, we can agree that we are privileged
to have the rights and freedoms—and the
opportunities and choices—that we do. We
also have the rare privilege to voice our concerns with our
representation. We would not enjoy these freedoms without
the commitment and contributions of our military. Take time
to thank those who have sacrificed to give us the freedoms
we take for granted. As a special thank-you to anyone who
has served in the military, RevolutionEYES will offer free comprehensive eye exams on Veterans Day, November 11. Call
our office or check our website for details, and remember to
thank a Vet and display your flag proudly on Veterans Day.
Dr. Jeremy Ciano’s practice, RevolutionEYES, is located in
Clay Terrace. If there are any questions about this month’s
article or to schedule your annual eye examination, please call
317-844-2020.
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Barbara Gilbert, Barbara’s New Beginnings
Barbara’s New Beginnings is a specialty lingerie shop. The
store’s original location is in Ft. Wayne, with a new location in
Zionsville at 20 W. Pine Street (317-733-4100). Owner Barbara
Gilbert can be reached at [email protected].
What led you to open a lingerie shop?
I had been in the hospital in 2000 for pancreas surgery, and
almost all of my roommates on the surgical floor of IU Medical
had undergone mastectomies. I felt really bad for them, and
I knew that they didn’t know where to go or what to do after
a mastectomy. It seemed like the doctors just did the surgery
and sent them home. With my background—I had owned a
clothing shop for petite women and had been vice president of
a company with seven stores—I thought, I would love to open
up a little shop, one that was really nice, where these ladies
could come in and not feel like they had to go to a drugstore to
get fitted for a prosthesis.
What was the next step?
I looked at a little space, about 400 square feet, but the
landlord said it was already taken. A few weeks later I was
at the merchandise mart in Chicago, and he called and said
the space was available after all. It was something like $200
a month, so I took it. At the same time I was standing in this
showroom, and they had all this pretty sample furniture for
sale. It was yellow and blue—really soft and pretty—but it was
still a lot of money up front. I ended up telling the saleslady
about my idea for the shop, and she brought out the owner of
the showroom, who had just come back that day from having
a bilateral mastectomy. She said she loved what I was thinking
of doing, and ended up marking the furniture down to almost
nothing.
Was your business difficult to get started?
At first it was really tough. There was a lot I had to learn,
and there were already people in the community doing the
prosthesis business. You had to negotiate contracts with all
the insurance companies, and sometimes they are hesitant
to work with two people in one town. I decided that in order to
carry me through, I would start carrying bras—all sizes of bras
but mostly large-size bras. I advertised on the radio, and I was
so busy that at the end of my first day I was sitting by myself
on the floor of my tiny boutique with bras everywhere, trying
to put them away.
How has the business grown since then?
After about two years I moved to a larger space, about 1,200
square feet, and I hired someone part-time to help me. I had
to get my Medicare license to do the prosthesis business,
and I was going out to nursing homes and rehab centers to
measure and fit women. Within the past year I have added a
bookkeeper and a couple of ladies who fit prostheses; I also
have a girl that helps me with buying. The Ft. Wayne store is
4,200 square feet—more than half of it is merchandise—and
between the two stores I have 12 people on staff now. We do
some speaking at events, and we do promotions, such as the
“Purses, Pearls and Bras” event in support of Breast Cancer
Awareness month. We have ladies who come from all over—
New York, Connecticut—to get their prosthesis here. We’re a
destination store. At the holidays, people come in town to visit
friends and family, and they’ll come in to get fitted. They’ll buy
a couple of bras, then call and ask us to send more when
they get back home. Every day we send out bras to just about
every state.
In addition to offering prostheses to women who have
undergone mastectomies, what other special services do
you offer?
We are professional fitters. It usually takes about three months
to train, because there are so many bras and so many styles—
no bra fits like any other bra. It takes a long time to learn the
different body shapes and different bras. And we fit sizes 28
AA to 50 M. If your bra is not fitted properly, it can be the most
uncomfortable thing in the world. But if it is fitted properly, it
helps your neck, your back; it makes a difference in how you
stand and how you hold yourself. It takes about 2 inches off
your midriff, and pulls you up where you need to be, so it even
helps your digestion. A properly fitted bra is an investment.
You wear it every day, and it makes a difference in how you
look in your clothes and in your self-esteem.
What is the most enjoyable aspect of the business for you?
It’s wonderful when you can help someone who has had
breast cancer. Sometimes these ladies seem defeated—like
they don’t know what to do next. But if you have someone to
help you, someone you can ask questions to, it’s a whole lot
better and a whole lot nicer. It is the most rewarding job I have
ever had.
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Dental
Industry Expert
Dental Health for Life
By Raymond Gove, DDS, Indy Dental Group
If you want to feel good, stay healthy and look great throughout life you might be surprised what a difference a healthy
mouth makes. By adopting healthy habits at home, making
better choices about diet and lifestyle, and seeking regular
professional dental care, many older adults are keeping their
teeth, staying healthier and looking better than ever.
Your teeth are important for speaking, chewing, digestion,
smiling and appearance. However, your teeth are never too
old to be repaired or replaced. If you don’t maintain your
natural teeth or replace teeth that are lost, your overall health
can suffer. If you’ve lost some or all of your natural teeth,
your dentist can make a removable denture, but they aren’t
the only way to replace missing teeth anymore. Dental implants are a new option that many older adults are choosing.
Maintaining well-fitting dentures, partial dentures, bridges,
crowns or implants will help you eat right, feel better and
look great.
Visit your dentist regularly for a complete dental checkup that
includes an oral cancer exam. With regular checkups you and
your dentist can maintain your healthy mouth for life.
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When the economy struggles, buying the perfect gift
becomes even harder. But instead of digging through sale
racks or manning the line at a midnight store opening, why
not try something different - a gift to a charitable organization
in honor of the person you’re gifting.
Charitable donations have a surprising amount of benefits
for the people on your gift list, for the recipient organizations
and, believe it or not, you. A charitable donation in someone
else’s name can help take away that unhappy focus and
spread the joy of giving. Both you and the person on your
gift list can derive satisfaction from the knowledge that your
holiday spirit is helping people in your community, the nation
and even the world.
The benefits of a donation don’t end there, either. You’re
also recognizing the interests of your friend or loved one and
strengthening your relationship. If you don’t know the right
organization, take the time to find out and make your gift
more personal.
It is time well spent because your donation might open up
a world of new professional and personal relationships for
both you and your giftee. The networking opportunities are
endless, especially if you choose organizations that match
the interests of the people on your gift list.
Charitable donations can also help people cope with the loss
of a loved one. The holidays can be a difficult time for people
dealing with loss. A gift in memory of someone creates a
tribute to that person’s life and may help your friend or loved
one deal with the absence of someone special.
Using your entire gift budget for charitable donations
can benefit you financially as well. You can claim all your
donations as an income tax deduction, and if you do several
donations for different friends and family members, that
deduction could add up. Plus, with the advent of online
fundraising, it’s surprisingly convenient to make a gift to any
number of organizations.
If you’re looking for a gift with great “wow” factor, consider a
charitable donation. The number of benefits is truly amazing.
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the refrigerator until it’s time for your meal.
Prepare the turkey
Two days before the party brine your turkey. Here’s a recipe
to use:
Coleman’s Holiday Brine for 8 to 12 pound bird
If the holiday meal is at your house this year, you could
completely stress out over the menu and ingredients,
spending hours and plenty of money in an attempt to feed
everyone the perfect holiday meal. Or, you could plan ahead,
save a few dollars here and there, and enjoy the holiday.
As the host of PBS-TV’s “Flavors of America,” Chef Jim
Coleman has plenty of tips on how to properly prepare for the
holiday meal, and make your job easier. “The perfect holiday
party host shouldn’t feel overwhelmed with staying on top of
all the food preparation,” says Coleman. “By planning ahead
and preparing, you’ll have the time and energy to get out of
the kitchen and socialize.”
Start four days early
Set your table in advance if you can or at very least, set
aside the serving and table dishes you will be using. Pick
your recipes and make a recipe booklet for easy reference.
Plan your shopping lists as well. To help save costs, ask
your guests to bring a special dish for the meal. If Aunt Betty
specializes in Green Bean Casserole, ask her to bring that
so everyone can enjoy it. Another family member can supply
a bottle of wine. This will also help you reduce the size of
your ingredient list. Scan the grocery store fliers for sales
and coupons before you go shopping.
Chop the veggies ahead of time
Three days ahead of the party, chop all the onions, carrots,
celery, garlic, bread for stuffing, etc. and store them in ziplock
bags. This will make the cooking time go much faster.
Make sure you use sharp knives. Sharp knives are safer to
use and will help you zip through the chopping and dicing.
A knife sharpener is an essential household tool - knives
always dull with use. Invest in an easy to use reliable knife
sharpener like the ChefsChoice Model 120 which uses 100
percent diamond abrasives and precision angle guides for a
super sharp and durable edge. A good knife sharpener helps
save money by renewing the knives you already own.
After you chop the vegetables, throw 12 ounces of cranberries
into a saucepan with orange zest, 3/4 cup of orange juice,
1/2 cup of honey and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and simmer
for about 10 to 15 minutes. Let the sauce cool and store it in
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Ingredients:
1 cup kosher salt (per gallon of ice water)
approximately 3 gallons for 8 to 12 pound bird
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
5 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon white black pepper
Directions:
Place turkey in a cooler then add ice cold water to completely
submerge the turkey. Depending on how many gallons, adjust
accordingly for salt And if using more than 3 gallons of water,
use more lime, orange, onion, garlic, bay leaves, sage, thyme
and pepper. Take remaining ingredients and add to brine. Stir
until well combined. Top with ice cubes and leave in cool spot
overnight. Discard brine after removing the turkey. Rinse
turkey before placing in oven.
Party day
When the big day arrives, adjust your day according to the
time you’re planning on serving the meal. Start your oven
at a higher temperature (around 400 F.) with the breast of
the turkey on the rack facing the bottom of the pan. If you
don’t have a rack, make a wreath with tin foil to hold the
turkey properly. Cook for about 45 minutes at the higher
temperature. Then take the bird out of the oven, turn it over
and cook at reduced heat of 325 F. This should take about
two and a half hours, depending on the weight of the turkey.
The meat thermometer should read 180 F. when inserted in
the thickest part of the turkey near the thigh.
Serve and enjoy
To carve the turkey, try these steps:
1. Be sure to use a sharp carving knife for best results. Sharp
knives are not only safer, they will help you smoothly cut thin,
even delicious looking slices without shredding the meat.
2. After turkey is cooked, cool for 20 minutes. Cooling makes
the meat firmer and easier to slice. Remove and set aside
the turkey legs and the last joint of each wing. Make a long,
deep (to the bone) horizontal “base cut” into the breast just
above the wing.
3. Slice down vertically through the breast until you meet the
original base cut. This will release perfect, even slices.
With the bird cooked and side dishes prepared, all you
need to do is carve the turkey and enjoy the meal and your
company.
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& re-stretch. 10% off w/ad. ALL PRO 317-345-4300.
IMPROMPTU MUSIC LLC is offering Private Instruction for Piano/
Keyboard, Guitar, Cello, Violin, Flute, Viola, Voice, Clarinet and more
at students’ homes by professional and degreed pianists & musicians.
Some are graduates of Butler University & IU Bloomington with Master’s
in Music. Teaching all levels and ages 3 years and up, including adults.
Musicians are also available for parties, weddings, and other events. Visit
our website for a full list of instruments offered. Contact us at 317-9463020 or [email protected] www.impromptu-music.com
PERSONAL TRAINING/BOOT CAMP/PILATES MAT CLASSES Need
help losing weight or toning up? Want to challenge your mind and body
in a Boot Camp Class? Need to strengthen your core and increase
flexibility? With over 11 yrs of fitness experience, (ACE –CPT; AFAA
– Group Fitness; Physical Mind Pilates Instructor; Kettlebell Instructor),
Allyson Love can help you attain your fitness goals! Call 446-2068 or
e-mail at [email protected].
MisterPainter LLC- Full service professional interior and exterior
painting company. Call today for a free estimate and paint consultation!
317-650-6609 or [email protected]
Help Wanted! Fiscal Tax needs FT and PT experienced tax preparers
for six weeks plus training time. Earn $10 to $15 per hour. You must
have at least 3 years experience – good organizational skills – and like
people. Retirees welcome. Office located in NW Indianapolis. Call Mary
or Jim at 317-569-2861 for a telephone interview.
CARPET CLEANING 1 ROOM FREE! SANI-BRIGHT CARPET
CLEANING gives ALL new customers 1 room cleaned for FREE. We
apply Scotchgard to all traffic areas with every cleaning FREE. We provide
a 10-day spot warranty—if they come back so do we for FREE! We are
100% safe for Kids & Pets. You get a lifetime supply of professional
spotter. Pet Odor Removal is 100% guaranteed! Call 317-733-1200 or
go to www.sani-bright.com to find out more.
For Sale
HUGE INFANT/KIDS SALE – Stock up for fall and winter at this bi-annual sale
hosted by the Indy Twins and Multiples club. Saturday, September 12th 8:00am12:00pm Northside Knights of Columbus 71st and Keystone ave. Over 25
sellers.
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Desk: O’Sullivan, brown, 60Lx24Wx29H, sliding key board tray, two file
drawers & one locking cabinet, $50. Matching bookshelf also available. Call
317-669-7223 (must be able to transport yourself).
Nordic Track 5000 Walkfit treadmill w/ upper arm strength cross country
ski rods; manual; fully adjustable; collapsible; like new; asking $50. 317208-4926.
Student Flute, Gemeinhandt, model 2PS, used 2 yrs., $175, Call evenings
317-208-4926.
Hooker executive desk with 2-drawer lateral file $2,000, small loveseat
& chair $325, 8ft conference rm. table $325, 6 chairs $25 each, computer
hutch $250. Great for home office. Call 317-549-8184.
Oak Buffet w/ Mirror frame back; tiger oak light finish; Age - turn of century,
Made in Pennsylvania; asking $500 Call evenings 317-208-4926.
Moving Sale! Simmons Beautyrest Crestridge Plush Queen Mattress Set
w/sleigh bed Headboard & Footboard. $800; Ash Color Sectional Couch, w/3
reclining chairs, $1,800. Call 317-669-8379 or [email protected].
Bowflex Ultimate. Used only 4 times. Complete system with all the extras,
including leg extension station and mat. Paid over $2,400 new, willing to sell
for $1,000 OBO. Call 317-669-7064.
Two yellow battery-powered scooters for sale, excellent condition $135
each. Call 317-902-2054.
Tom Roush Lincoln-Mercury & Mazda would like to congratulate Darrin
C. Hendricks for 6 years as a member of our successful team. Darrin is also
a member of the Centennial Family for 5 years. Come see Darrin with your
New or Pre-driven auto needs or call 317-896-5561.
Gazebo (Used for Spa, but other possibilities). Fully enclosed 8’ x 12’ cedar
wood walls with 1⁄4”Acrylic Dome. Windows on three sides open. Must Sell,
$1,750 delivered and set up at your home. Centennial Subdivision, call Bart
at 317-669-8385 or [email protected].
Like new Graco Glider stroller. Blue/gray with multiple storage areas and
cup holders plus toys. Sturdy and smooth hauler. Sells for $115 new Yours
for only $49 bo. Call Doug at 569-3903.
Attn Snowbirds: Local owner has nicely furnished remodeled 2-bedroom,
2-bath home in beautiful Florida. TWO-MONTH MINIMUM STAY. Call for
details 317-490-6190.
FOR SALE-AFRICAN GREY PARROT-Very friendly to whole family, walks
to you and nuzzles like a dog until you pet it. Talks like crazy, “very smart.”
Says “Hello” when you come home and “Bye bye” when you leave. Knows
a lot of words, sounds, whistles. 317-937-2703.
Ready for Summer? Ready to Hit the Lake? If so, call about this mint
condition 2004 Sea Ray 220 Select with Trailer and Ski Tower. It’s ready
for you now. Call to see and for pricing. 317-669-7537.
For sale – Oak pool table, 7 ft. Includes ping pong table top and all pool
and ping pong accessories. $350. Call 317-569-3984.
SOLID CHERRY Dining Room Set - Drop Leaf Table Stands 90” & Large
Matching Hutch; Porch Swing; 6-ft Christmas Tree; Ironing Board; Step Ladder;
Quad Cane; Large Desk. Please contact Verna Monroe @ 317-669-7027.
TRAIN/ACTIVITY TABLE. White with removable green top. 2 storage drawers.
Good condition. $25. 317-669-8069.
CRIB BEDDING: Baby Martex Varsity set. Denim blue/dk red plaid/lt brown
corduroy. Bears with ABC & 123. Includes 2 valances, sheet, bumper, skirt,
blanket, wall border. Good cond. $50. CRIB MATTRESS: Sealy Crown Jewel.
Good cond. $10. 317-669-8069.
FRIGIDAIRE FREEZER, UPRIGHT, 13.7 Cubic feet, excellent condition, $120.
Don’t need it anymore because sons moved out. Please call 317-669-7627.
Wanted
Part-time Nanny Needed in Westfield. Tues. thru Thurs. 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Two
kids. Experience preferred and references required. Call if interested 317-536-8786
Thanks! Lisa
Guitar instructor wanted for Guitar students, requires lessons in my Centennial home for
2 beginner students (possibly twice a week). Please call Mrs. Grace at 317-669-7728.
Dog Wanted - Family with a fenced yard in Centennial seeks a healthy small to medium
sized dog in need of a good home. Must be good with young children and tolerate cats.
Would prefer already housebroken and crate trained. Call (317)506-7530.
Full-time nanny needed immediately for 6 month old girl with pleasant
disposition. Four days per week M,W,Th,Fri 8:30-6:30. Saturdays if flexible. Call
Denise 419-205-1096 or email [email protected]. Will consider your
home with right person.
Services
Are you an entrepreneur who is open to another stream of income with a $1.7 billion
company in the wellness industry? Are you looking to increase your income while
attaining better health? It’s the right time, the right product and the right company.
Contact Diana today at 691-6798 or [email protected] to learn more.
“RENT-A-KID” Need help with mulch, washing windows, painting a fence or anything
around your house this spring? Hire a local high school kid & adult leader earning
their way to Young Life camp. Call Joe Snyder for details. 317-341-2825. snyjoe@
gmail.com
Guitar Lessons. Experienced teacher with B.M. & M.M. from Cleveland Institute
of Music offering private and small group lessons to children and adults. All levels
and styles are welcome. Please call Michelle at 317-669-7144 or email qureshi@
gotown.net.
Centennial resident Andy Kern is a custom woodworker with over 10 years
experience. Custom furniture, built-ins, cabinets, decks, etc. Please call for an
estimate at 317-669-7035.
Custom remodeling and home improvements. 25 Years Exp. Former owner of
Homes By Reckelhoff. A Centennial Resident, offers custom home improvements
including: kitchen renovations, granite counters, bathroom improvements, room
additions, etc. Call 317-281-8678.
MARY KAY- #1 Brand in America! Individual consultation or host a Girls Night Out. Full
inventory available. Looking to train new consultants- Top 10 companies for women to
work for in America. Contact Sales Director Lori Shreve at 317-669-8118.
Do you struggle finding time for handyman projects around your house? I help
neighbors with “settling in” activities: hanging pictures, installing extra shelves, making
repairs, etc. Damon Shodrock at [email protected] or 317-697-4305.
READY TO TRY ON THAT BATHING SUIT FOR THE 1ST TIME IN 2009? UGH!
– Need help losing weight, toning up or you hit a plateau? Contact Allyson Love!
With over 11 yrs of fitness experience (ACE –CPT; AFAA – Group Fitness; Physical
Mind Pilates Instructor; Kettlebell Instructor) I can help you attain your fitness goals!
Also, forming SPRING/SUMMER BOOT CAMPS and PILATES MAT CLASSES.
Call 317-446-2068 or e-mail at [email protected]
TUPPERWARE is still the BEST when it comes to your storage & quick cooking needs.
To place an order, order a catalog and/or host a party please contact Chrissy Davis @
317-669-7646 or [email protected]. Ask about our Fundraising Opportunities!
Piano, Voice lessons, Accompanying. I teach piano/voice lessons to students of
all levels and ages. Music degree from Indiana University. I also accompany solos
and ensembles. Flexible schedule. Please call Olga at 317-669-7353.
Uppercase Living is decorative expressions for walls or flat surfaces--inspirational
& transforming for every room in the house! Contact Kara Boedeker for a catalog or
to host an open house and earn free products! 208-4946 or [email protected]
Do you need a special occasion gift? I have a solution. Knitted Baby Blankets
and Afghans make special gifts for any occasion. For more information call Paula
Streeter at 317-569-2870.
Planning a party? Professional singer/entertainer for all ages. Self-contained, all
ages, Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays. IU School of Music, over 20 years exp.
Contact me for promo packet: [email protected] or 317-450-4386.
Turn those family photos/videos collecting dust into a movie! Centennial’s
Rob Lower of RL Studios will set your video/photos to music, add motion, titles,
even narration. Create a memory the whole family will enjoy! 317-669-8363 or
[email protected].
WHAT’S YOUR FITNESS GOAL? Offering in-home Personal Training. Partner or
group instruction also available! Resistance, cardio, nutritional guidance is all part
of your program. For a FREE consultation contact El at livewell_el@yahoo or call
317-694-3331.
It’s never too late to fulfill your lifelong goal of playing the piano! FUN PIANO
LESSONS for all ages and incorporating all styles of music, including classical,
jazz/chording, and popular. 15 years experience, Master of Music, Nationally Certified
Teacher of Music. Call 669-8129 or visit www.indypianostudio.com.
Christian Counseling Services/Marriage&Family-Addictions therapist. State
Licensure. M-F 9-7 p.m., some Sat. appts. Call 317-595-5555 for pre-assessment.
Let my creative interior Re-Design give your room A WHOLE NEW LOOK. I take
your present furnishings rearrange them to accentuate furniture, improve flow and
function of room, give area new pizzazz with access from other rooms $30/hr.
Cindy 317-669-8933.
Don’t scrapbook alone! I am a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator who holds monthly
stamping and scrapbooking classes. Call me for a detailed schedule and get crafty
with your friends. Diane Wade, 669-STAMP or http://stampwithdiane.stampinup.
net.
Elegant Piano Music. Set a musical tone for your next party or other special event
with the elegance of live background music. Classical, Broadway, Jazz, Big Band,
Latin and much more! Weddings or other public or private engagements available.
Call 317-669-8129 or visit www.indypianostudio.com.
Pursenally Yours specializes in custom-made purses that you design. Contact
Allison at 317-669-7986 or [email protected] if you’d like to host
a party or to learn more about designing your own purse.
Looking for something all-natural to boost your energy and combat those
aches & pains? Tired of living with arthritis or sports-related injuries? Do you suffer
from allergies or asthma? Call Val for a free sample that will change your life! 317569.5191.
Private voice lessons for students and adults, 20 yrs. experience. Centennial
resident who sang in the band for Centennial Days. Check out my performance
website at www.missiehirsch.com. Call 317-902-2054 and ask for Missie. :)
On-site computer repair service and networking available at only $45 per hour. 7 years
experience. Recently graduated from college and looking for work! Please call Vince at
317-435-0909 anytime to fix any of your home or office computer problems.
MarcoSolo Design is an advertising/design agency specializing in working with
businesses of all sizes. Our portfolio includes websites, logos, ads, flyers, etc. Call
317-946-4897 or [email protected]. Website:marcosolodesign.com.
BOYD’S FUDGE made fresh with cream and real butter in a variety of flavors! $6.50
per 8-oz. box makes unique and delicious gifts for friends, family,co-workers, clients, bus
drivers, teachers, stylists, babysitters, etc. Place orders early – 317-669-8118.
Babysitting--Hi, I live in Centennial, I’m 15 and I’d like to babysit for your children.
Please contact: Sarah Smith at 317-569-3927. I have a pretty open schedule, so
please call! Thanks.
Childcare in your Centennial home for 5-year-old boy, Mon-Fri starting Aug.
17th from 10:45 a.m-3 p.m. Experience and references required. Requires SMG
Kindergarten pickup at 10:50 a.m. 317-435-6638.
Tastefully Simple offers convenient, easy-to-prepare gourmet foods helping people
spend less time in the kitchen. Contact Molly at 317-669-7319 or mollycummings@
gotown.net for a catalog or to place an order. Ask me about shipping discounts.
Espresso machines serviced & repaired. Call for estimates. Espresso Works
LLC 317-709-2757.
DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! J & J Dance Studio is accepting NEW students. Come
and get registered now for Fall. We offer all types of DANCE and TOTAL BODY
FITNESS classes. Conveniently located at 106th in Michigan Rd. 10830 Bennett
Prkwy Suite J, Zionsville IN 46077 or visit www.jandjdancestudio.com http://www.
jandjdancestudio.com/ You may also contact Justen DeHart Owner/Choreographer
at 317-796-0459.
Because you deserve a little indulgence… Share your love of jewelry with beautiful
and affordable Lia Sophia jewelry. Lifetime replacement guarantee; excellent hostess
benefits! To book a show contact Heather Brownell at 317-506-7530 or email at
[email protected].
PAINTING EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR,HOME REPAIR SERVICE. 20 years
experience insured.free estimates call joe dippel 538-2979, centennial resident.
Need a babysitter? Adult mother of two available to babysit in your home weeknights
and weekends. Centennial resident. Call Judy at 317-669-7628.
Clean Freaks: Centennial resident with a passion for “clean”. Contact Tina Clayton
- 317.946.4903 or [email protected]”
Dog Found: Female Jack Russell/Jack Russell mix. Very cute and playful. Found 8/26
on Declaration DR. Dog was wearing a brown collar with pink dots but no tag. If you
have any information on her please call Karen Devansky at 317-669-7599.
Notary Services Available $25.00 Call 317-669-7866.
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