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OMEOWNERS
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SSOCIATION
2009 Board of Directors
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President - Jim Ake
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an exotic pet
Vice-President - Ron Rothrock
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Treasurer - Joe O’Connell
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Secretary - Hal Bennett
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Property Committee - Tom Ancich
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Ball Fields - Mike Lyons
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Letter from the Publisher
Give your pets lots of love...your family’s
best friend deserves nothing less
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Someone You Should Know
Meet Rebecca Stevens, Executive Director of
the Humane Society for Hamilton County
Lost & Found: What can you do if you
lose your pet or find a stray cat or dog?
Events Committee - Tammie Gabriel
[email protected]
Pool Committee - John Settle
[email protected]
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
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Phil Schaefer • [email protected]
Entrepreneur of the Month
Community Association Services of Indiana
Property Manager: Aleta Dittmaier
(317) 875-5600 • [email protected]
www.cas-indiana.com
Donna Park, Brenwick Realty of
Keller Williams
www.centennialhoa.org
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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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President’s Message
Dear Centennial Homeowner,
This is the time of year we look to the future. The Board
is working on service contracts for next year in order to set
our budget. We must have this
completed and set by November 1,
2009. A big factor in determining
next year’s budget is the amount of
receivables that are past due. We
need everyone to stay current in their
quarterly dues payments. If you are
not current, please contact CASI and
make arrangements to get caught up
as soon as possible. This will help us
in setting an accurate budget for our
HOA in 2010. If you misplace your
dues coupon book or forget when your dues are to be sent in,
please call the CASI accounting office at 875-5600 and make
arrangements for an automatic withdrawal from your checking
account. This will mean that we receive your dues each quarter
on time and you avoid late fees. We do this ourselves and it
works for us.
In the waning months of 2009, we are trying to finish up other
projects. The pool house and basketball structure will be
painted. The brick entrances are to be washed and tuck
pointed. The older rail fencing in Centennial is to be pressure
washed and painted. Perimeter fencing will be repaired by the
pool and behind Annapolis Drive. We will be making landscape
improvements and replacing some trees again this fall.
Along with our projects, we need all of you to look at your streets
trees and limb them up. Our architectural and Landscape
Design Standards cover this topic under General Provisions
section 28b. The provision states: “Owners shall not allow
trees, shrubs, or plantings of any kind to overhang or otherwise
encroach on any street, pedestrian way, other owner’s property,
or common area, from a ground level to a height of twelve
feet, without prior Architectural Review Board approval”. Late
October and early November is the perfect time to do this
after the leaves have fallen off your trees. If you need help in
performing this task, ask a neighbor to help you. If you can’t
find someone, call me and I can arrange for our landscape
crew to do it for you for a nominal fee. Your efforts will insure
emergency vehicles and snow plows have safe passage
through our streets this winter. Also, you will be protecting our
children, walkers, and joggers from possible injury.
Finally, The Centennial Board of Directors adopted and/or
modified some rule changes at our 8/13/09 meeting. You
will receive a copy of these rules in the mail before this is
published but we are printing them again in this edition. The
Board Members also adopted a Code of Ethics policy at our
September meeting which is signed by all Directors. Further on
in our Declaration is an article called “Community Association
Fundamentals” taken from a brochure published by Community
Associations Institute of which we are a member. Please be
sure and read this, too.
In closing, we wish everyone a safe and fun Halloween. Have
lots of treats but no tricks, please! Cause, “The Goblins will
getcha if you… don’t… watch … out.” * Boo!
Happy Halloween,
Jim Ake, President Centennial HOA
* Quote from the poem: When the Frost Is on the Punkin by
James Whitcomb Riley
Centennial Community Garden Update
By Joe Plankis
who are thinking about taking a plot next spring.
Hopefully you all saw the garden update article in the
September Centennial Declaration. I am not going to
repeat the details of the article requesting the cleanup of
the plots, but in a nutshell, everything in each of the plots
needs to be removed by October 15th. A good cleanup
will then allow our landscaper to roto-till the garden this
fall and then again next spring. If he is required to clean
up the garden there will be extra charges to the HOA
for that cleanup. Your help and cooperation is greatly
appreciated.
THE GARDENERS MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR
OCTOBER 27, 2009 AT 6PM to 7:30 PM at the Greenleaf
Center building just north of the First Mile building.
As I stated in the September article, we have scheduled a
meeting of all the current gardeners and for those residents
Please email any suggestions or questions you may have
to me at [email protected]
If you are running a little late due to your drive time from
work, please come as soon as you can.
We will be
discussing suggestions for improvements and plans for
the future, as well as plans for 2010. We would certainly
welcome any Master Gardeners who would be willing to
make suggestions regarding the garden area.
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Updates from Your Board of Directors
Urgent! Board Nominations Are Due by October community, active homeowner involvement, and a culture of
building consensus.
14th! See next page for form
Your Board of Directors would like to start collecting
nominations for three (3) director positions available. The term
of office is three (3) consecutive years commencing in 2010.
Please complete the nomination form in this issue to enable
our nominating committee to begin reviewing applicants.
This will also allow us time to publish background information
on the candidates in a future issue of the Declaration. The
elections will take place at our Annual Meeting in January
2010. For purposes of clarification, candidates do not run
for a specific office. The duly constituted Board of Directors
nominates and votes for the officer positions after the annual
elections are completed.
Look over the criteria and see if you or someone you know has
the skills and time to get involved. If you or they are interested
in serving Centennial, but have some reservations about
what would be involved, please contact any current board
member. We will be happy to discuss this with you. Please
take a few minutes to fill out the nomination form located on
page 8 and send it to us. The contact information is at the
bottom of the form.
Community Association Fundamentals*
There are core principles that bind a community association
together. The Community Associations Institute, of which
Centennial is a member, developed this list to foster a
better understanding of associations and inspire effective,
enlightened leadership and responsible, engaged citizenship.
We hope these fundamentals will help each of us understand
our roles and work together in keeping Centennial the
exceptional place we call home.
– The Board
These Fundamentals are:
1. Associations ensure that the collective rights and interests
of homeowners are respected and preserved.
2. Associations are the most local form of representative
democracy, with leaders elected by their neighbors to govern
in the best interests of all residents.
3. Associations provide services and amenities to residents,
protect property values, and meet the established expectations
of homeowners.
4. Associations succeed when they cultivate a true sense of
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5. Association homeowners have the right to elect their
community leaders and to use the democratic process to
determine the policies that will protect their investments.
6. Association homeowners choose where to live and accept
a contractual responsibility to abide by established policies
and meet their financial obligations to the association.
7. Association leaders protect the community’s financial
health by using established management practices and sound
business principles.
8. Association leaders have a legal and ethical obligation to
adhere to the association’s governing documents and abide
by all applicable laws.
9. Association leaders seek an effective balance between the
preferences of individual residents and the collective rights
of homeowners.
10. Association leaders and residents should be reasonable,
flexible, and open to the possibility - and benefits – of
compromise.
* Taken from a Brochure printed by Community Associations
Institute
Rules changes adopted by the Board
A meeting of the Centennial Master Home Owners Association
Inc. Board of Directors was held on August 13, 2009 at
the Robert Green Leaf Center Offices. At this meeting, the
following rules were adopted and the delinquency policy was
amended. A letter was mailed to each of you listing these
changes. In case you missed reading that correspondence,
the Board is publishing these again for your convenience.
Please note the following changes:
1. Administrative Charges. In order to offset the expenses
incurred by the Association, a $30.00 charge will be assessed
to a lot owner or condominium owner for all violation letters
in excess of two regarding the same violation. This fee
would be added to the owner’s account and collection will be
handled through the current account collection procedure.
Any additional expenses incurred by the Association in
pursuing correction of the violation would also be charged to
the violating owner.
2. Towing Enforcement Provision. Since no vehicles of any
type shall be stored/parked on the street overnight within the
Updates from Your Board of Directors Continued
development including the Townhome Parcels, enforcement of
Article 9 will lead to towing of the offenders vehicle after receiving
two violation letters regarding this same offense. Towing and
storage charges will be at the property owner’s expense and will
be due to the towing company before the vehicle will be released.
The Association assumes no liability when enforcing Article 9.
3. Restriction of use of Common Amenities. Residents who
are not current with their Association Dues will be barred from
the use of all common areas and amenities including the pool
until such dues are paid in full.
4. Street Tree Provision in conjunction with the Centennial
Architectural and Landscape Design Standards General
Provision number 28. In order to protect Centennial property
values, the design, and the uniform look throughout the
community, it is the responsibility of the lot owner to maintain
his/her street trees. Maintenance means keeping these trees
healthy and trimmed. If the tree is damaged, unhealthy, or
dying, it is the home owners responsibility to remove and
replace it with a like tree of a caliper width of 2 ¼ inch (caliper)
or larger. If you have to replace an Ash Tree your replacement
will be a red maple due to the threat of the Ash borer. The
replacement trees will need to be planted in the fall or early
spring. Upon proper notice, failure to remove and replace your
street tree will result in the Association exercising their right
under Article 9 Section 24 to enter your property to perform
this maintenance. The total cost for correction of this violation
will be added to the home owner’s account. A homeowner can
request a variance waiver from the Architectural Review Board
not to replace a specific tree by submitting the following: A
Request for Architectural Change Form. The variance request
must be approved by this Board to be valid.
5. Delinquency Procedures Policy Rule Changes – Current
policy is amended to read as follows:
Centennial Homeowners Association Inc.
– DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES POLICY
The 1st Quarterly HOA Assessment fee due and payable
January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
15 days
“FIRST NOTICE” is sent to homeowner
requiring full payment. No late fee is added to the account
at this time.
30 days“SECOND NOTICE” is sent to homeowner requesting
payment in full within 15 days. A $30.00 late fee is added
to the account at this time.
45 days “FINAL NOTICE” Delinquent account turned over
to the Association’s attorney to begin pursuing collection at
owner’s expense (see note below). At this time, a $95.00
management company collection cost administrative fee*
will be added to the homeowners account.
HOMEOWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
COSTS AND FEES RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF
THE ASSOCIATION’S FEES, DEPTS AND CHARGES!\
NOTE: Legal action may result in the association filing suit
to seek a judgment, attach assets, garnishment of wages, a
lien upon the property, and foreclosure. If the Association
has to send a homeowner’s account to the Attorney for
collection; all of the Association fees remaining for the
fiscal year will be accelerated (as applicable), as provided
for in your documents. The owner will be responsible to
pay all HOA fees, late fees, court costs, attorney fees,
and management company collection cost administrative
fee*.
*This fee is for the management company’s additional time
and expense related to dealing with the delinquent account
and the Associations attorney.
Centennial Bible Church
Concerned about safety during the Halloween celebration?
Centennial Bible Church invites you to its 3rd annual Harvest Party on October 31st, 4 pm
to 8 pm at the church parking lot. There will be Games, Bounce House, Mechanical Bull
and Trunk or Treat, Prizes
Admission is 2 canned food items for Open Doors of Westfield OR 1 package of diapers
(sizes 3-6) for Family Life Center and Helping Hands.
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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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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.
Automated emails
Please be advised that when you receive an
automated email through our system, the sender
will appear as Centennial HOA. It is recommended
that you check your spam box initially, as it has
been reported that some messages end up as
spam until your computer learns that it is not junk.
In addition, please know that all automated emails
are sent out and will read, “Hi _____________
(your first name). This is done so we maintain
a personal aspect to our emails, however when
informational emails are sent, they may appear
to be “personal” when they are not. Please
understand that every resident who is registered
will receive the same email with the personal
salutation.
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Neighborhood Notes
Scam Alert
A young man, very clean cut and neat in appearance,
was soliciting in Zionsville. He comes to your door
telling you that he is working on a school project for
Embry-Riddle where he was studying aerospace
engineering. As it turns out, he was selling magazine
subscriptions to support a trip to the Boeing
Company in Seattle. He claimed that he lived in
the neighborhood and that he had just sold to a
neighbor. He will offer to show you the neighbors
check. This scammer said he worked for the Destiny
Company. These are scams so beware, you will
never receive magazines. For further information,
google “Destiny Sales LLC” on-line and read the
information presented.
Coyote spotted In Centennial
The Board has received several reports of coyote
sightings within Centennial, Countryside, and other
residential areas in Westfield. Please be aware and
cautious. It is recommended that you keep your cats
and dogs inside or on a leash when walking.
Front Yard Lamp Posts and Carriage
Lights
Shorter days are fast approaching and it’s a good time
for all homeowners to check that your front yard lamp
posts and carriage lights are properly functioning.
Lighted homes make for a safer and more attractive
community. Take a moment to check your outside
lights. Acceptable carriage light bulbs and front yard
lamp post bulbs are covered under Centennial’s
Architectural Design Guidelines (Section 25 on page 9).
150-watt max incandescent bulbs and 90-watt halogen
bulbs are acceptable; any other types of bulbs are not
permitted. Colored bulbs are only permitted at holiday
times, such as, Halloween and Christmas. Please take
a moment to see that your bulbs are of the proper type
and wattage, so they do not create an adverse visual
impact on your neighbors. Thank you.
Adopt a Storm Sewer Drain
If you happen to have a storm sewer drain near your
curbside, please consider helping out and ensure
that the drain is clear of any debris or leaves this
fall season. This will help rainfall and ice to properly
drain from our streets this winter and make our
streets safer for travel.
20 MPH Speed Limit
Remember the speed limit within our Community is
20 MPH. Please remind all guests and any delivery
persons about not speeding within Centennial.
Increased stopping times are needed for higher speeds
– so, slow down and help keep our Community safe.
A reminder
Centennial has many pet owners who take good
care of their pets and are very considerate of their
neighbors. However, there are a few who aren’t as
considerate. Also, we are hearing / seeing more and
more of people with dogs not on leases - Westfield has
a lease ordnance. These are usually the same people
who allow their dogs to create those ugly dead spots
in the lawns we spend so much time to keep looking
good - no it’s not grubs. These are usually the same
ones who don’t clean up after their dogs, either.
Halloween Safety
Halloween is right around the corner and the little trickor treaters will once again be about – please observe
these safety tips:
• Please observe the official trick-or-treat times for
Westfield. Check your local newspaper for official day
and hours.
• Be extra safe driving through the neighborhood on
Halloween and be extra vigilant for the little ghosts
and goblins.
• Avoid on-street parking to eliminate places for children
to dart into the streets.
• Ensure all outdoor lighting is operating and on to
greet the visitors.
• Remove any potential trip hazards, such as, flower pots
and decorations from the front walk and door area.
• Reflective costumes and the use flashlights are
advised for all children.
• Check all candy before any items are consumed.
Have a safe and fun Centennial Halloween.
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Neighborhood Notes
Continued from previous page
Fire Safety Tips
October is designated as Fire Safety Month – a time
for all homeowners to review fire prevention and fire
safety actions with their loved ones. Over 400,000
residential fires occurred nationwide in 2008, resulting
in over 2,780 deaths. Over ¼ of all home fires occur
in the kitchen/cooking area.
Prevention:
• Change smoke alarm batteries at least annually.
• Install/Check carbon monoxide monitors.
• Clean and inspect chimneys (especially wood burning
ones).
• Clean and inspect furnace and gas line fittings. Ensure
your gas line is properly grounded to prevent potential
lightening strike damage (contact you local licensed
electrician for proper grounding).
• Clean accumulated lint from dryer vent and
ductwork.
• Check for overloaded outlets or frayed electrical cords.
•Remember special fire precautions during the Holiday
Seasons – especially with the use of holiday lights and
candles.
• Have baking soda, a fire extinguisher, and chimney
fire flares handy to help fight minor fires.
• Second floor homes should have an emergency
escape ladder handy for a second escape route.
Escape Plan:
• Have two ways out of every area.
• Do not fight a fire – get out and call for help.
• Assign a family member to help others out.
• Call 911 from a neighbor’s house.
• Never return inside the home
• Have a designated meeting place for family
members.
Additional fire prevention and fire safety tips can be
viewed at an interactive website about fire education
at www.befiresmart.com.
Crime stopper tip: A simple way to keep
you and your family safer
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you
hear a noise outside your home or someone trying
to get in your house, just press the panic button for
your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will
continue to sound until either you turn it off or the
car battery dies.
This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator.
Next time you come home for the night and you start
to put your keys away, think of this:
your keys are a security alarm system. They require
no installation. Test it out. It can be set off from
everywhere inside your house. It activates your car
alarm system which will continue operating until your
battery runs down or until you reset it with the button
on the key chain.
It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your
car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break
into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won’t stick
around. After a few seconds, all your neighbors will
be looking out their windows to see who is out there.
The criminal won’t want that and will flee the scene.
Have your keys out while walking to your car in a
parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.
Maybe it could save your life or prevent an assault.
It could also be useful for any emergency, such as a
heart attack, where you can’t reach a phone. A wife
suggested to her husband that he carry his car keys
with him in case he falls outside and she doesn’t hear
him. He can activate the car alarm and then she’ll
know there’s a problem.
How many times have you heard a story about
someone falling on the ice and being stranded for
hours in the cold waiting for help. Your car keys
can be used to create awareness and summon aid.
Remember to share these ideas with everyone you
know.
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CTAB – SECURITY SYSTEM BASICS – Part 3
Last month we covered the operation of your home security
system. This month we will explore some of the optional addons for the system. Some will read this and begin adding on
new features and options right away; others will be satisfied
with things just the way they are today. Let’s see which group
you fall into by the end of this article.
Each Centennial home security system came standard with
one master panel and one key fob, both of which can be used
to arm and disarm the system. Did you know you could order
additional (or replacement) key fobs? You could also order a
completely separate keypad and display- one that you could
set on your bedroom nightstand so you can arm, disarm, and
view status of the security system without getting out of bed.
It’s about the size of a small alarm clock. Just make sure your
glasses are handy so you can read the panel screen.
Did you know you can schedule events to happen automatically
at a certain time? For example, if you wanted your security
system armed every night at midnight and disarmed every
day at 6:00 AM you could set that schedule so you would not
have to set the STAY or OFF manually.
An extension of the scheduling feature includes lighting
control. Some Centennial homes came equipped with the
GE Smart system to turn on & off certain lights at certain
times. Your security system is capable of that same control,
but you must purchase the lighting receiver units first to make
it work.
Have you ever lived through the nightmare of a flooded
basement because your sump pump failed and you never
knew about it? In order to avoid that catastrophe, you could
have installed a sump pump monitoring sensor that will detect
when water is ready to overflow the sump and notify the
security dispatcher. Of course the best protection is to get a
backup pump system, but even those fail sometimes. With
this sensor, you’d be alerted anytime the entire system has
failed and water is about to overtake your basement floor.
Do you have a pet that would set off the motion detector
sensors when armed? You could just arm the perimeter and
not arm the motion detector(s) but that would leave you with
less security in the event of a break-in. You could order a “pet
immune” motion detector, one that would detect movement
of burglars but not be set off by movement of your pet. Then
you would be free to keep the motion detector active when
you are away from home
Want to leave a quick voice message for your spouse
or kids? Or just a reminder for yourself? The system
has the capability to record your voice message for later
playback. It’s as easy as pressing FUNCTION+RECORD
or FUNCTION+PLAY. Can you guess which buttons do
what? ;) See the online manual for more details.
Your security system can do several things in addition to
monitoring the security of your home. For more information
or more detail, view the entire system manual online at
http://CentennialHOA.org/WebNewsletters.php.
Public Service Announcement:
Homestead Notice From the Washington Township Assessors 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.
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 costsaving 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.
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
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.
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 S. Park Drive, Suite 500. 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.
Thank you,
Jerolyn Ogle
[email protected]
317-867-2831
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC FIELD HEARING
INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION CAUSE NO. 43677
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION INVESTIGATION
OF E.COM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, DIBI A FIRSTMILE
AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDERS AND
RULES OF THIS COMMISSION, AND THE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission will conduct a public Field Hearing in the
above-captioned Cause at the Centennial Bible Church,
720 Liberty Drive, Westfield, Indiana, commencing at 6:00
PM, LOCAL TIME, on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.This
hearing is open to the public.
If an accommodation is required to allow an individual with
a disability to participate in this meeting, please contact
the Office of the Executive Secretary of the IURC at (317)
232-2701 or TDD (317) 232-8556 at least 48 hours before
the meeting.
The OUCC’s presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the
Commission will convene the public field hearing at 6:00
p.m.
If you would like to read background information for this
hearing:
1. log onto the IURC website at https://myweb.in.gov/
IURC/eds/Guest.aspx?tabid=28
2. In the box that says Docket, type 43677
3. In the Industry box select Telecommunications
4. Scroll down to the very bottom and hit “Search”
5. on the next screen click on “Filing/Docket Entries”
This will bring up the iURC documents related to the case.
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Mummy Pizza Snacks
INGREDIENTS:
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Have fun making these dressedup, spooky-looking mummy pizza
snacks. Kids can help by spooning
the pizza sauce on the English muffin
and making the mummy face with
the cheese and vegetables.
Directions: 1. Heat the oven to 350° F. For each mummy, spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto half of
an English muffin (toast it first, if you like). 2. Set olive slices in place for eyes and add round slices of green
onion or bits of red or green pepper for pupils. 3. Lay strips of cheese (we used a pulled-apart cheese stick)
across the muffin for the mummy’s wrappings. 4. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted
and the muffin is toasty.
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Halloween crafts and spooky riddles
Glue Ghost Craft
How to make it:
These little glue ghosts are
absolutely adorable in this fun
ghost craft for kids that require
only glue, imagination and a
little bit of patience!
1. Place a piece of waxed paper on a flat surface.
2. Squeeze glue from the bottle into the shape of a ghost.
3. Place wiggle eyes into the glue.
4. If you would like to decorate your ghost, use felt, buttons,
pom-poms or whatever you like to add character. We made
a simple bow tie from green felt and added mini pom-poms
for buttons.
What you’ll need:
* White school glue
5. Set aside in an out-of-reach area to dry overnight. Note:
Expect for them to take all night – and possibly a few hours
more – to dry completely.
* Waxed paper
* Wiggle eyes
* Felt, buttons, pom-poms, etc
6. Once dry the ghosts will look like they blend into the
waxed paper. Carefully peel them paper and use them as
decorations around the house.
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES
Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? (He didn’t have the guts!)
What do ghosts serve for dessert? (Ice Scream)
When is it bad luck to meet a black cat? (When you’re a mouse)
What was the witch’s favorite subject in school? (Spelling)
What do you call a skeleton who won’t work? (Lazy Bones)
What kind of mistakes do spooks make? (Boo Boo’s)
What do witches put on their hair? (Scare Spray)
What was the favorite game at the ghosts’ birthday party? (Hide & Shriek)
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Kids color page
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Nature’s Bounty Inspires
Fall Interiors
The warm tones of the autumn harvest provide an inspiring
palette for home decor by bringing seasonal beauty in from
the fields. This transforms your indoor haven from one
resonating light summer frivolity to something a little richer
with more depth.
Fall thrives on all
things rustic and
natural - so it’s
no wonder that a
home
enhanced
by a backdrop
of deep brown,
gold, green and
purple reflects the
season’s warmth.
Nothing says fall
more
definitively
than a cozy room
designed
in
a
diverse
palette
of warm, natureinspired hues.
Painting is a cost-effective way to transform
your interior from summer‘s light palette to
autumn’s bolder, warmer hues.
combination plays well in a variety of interior
rooms and settings.
For best results, select a well-crafted roller with
a cover that is lint-free.
“A fall-based color
palette offers some
of the most enticing and exciting variety of colors to work
with,” says Donna Schroeder, color marketing and design
manager for Martin-Senour Paints. “It’s truly an unexpected
integration of color, and each shade adds depth and
character that you’ll appreciate as you ready your home for
the cold winter months ahead.”
Paint, in general, is a savvy, cost-effective way to transform
your interior from the light, airy summer palette to autumn’s
bolder, warmer hues. A simple change of wall colors lends a
completely different feel. For example, hues found in MartinSenour’s fall color palette include Goldenrod Gold, Truffles
Brown, Pine Smoke and Cubicle Clay.
“These colors work together to create a unified feel within
your home. Set off gold walls with rich wood furniture and
patterned upholstery interweaving the season’s rich trufflebased brown and clay tones. Or, let it pop by mixing it with
a timeless neutral, such as this season’s workhorse - gray,”
Schroeder says. “And don’t stop with the walls. Consider
using these paint hues to refresh tired furniture, too.”
While the pairing of blue and brown remains popular,
designers have mined a new combination of colors for
fall interiors: green and brown. Blending nature’s two
most prevalent colors, this sophisticated, yet accessible,
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While color is critically important, don’t forget,
in any painting project true success lies in
the initial legwork and the tools you use to
get the job done. Make sure you properly
prepare your walls before painting. You’ll be
glad you did.
Repair any holes or cracks, sanding the
spackle smooth. Wash the walls to remove any debris or
grime, then prime with a quality latex primer to provide the
best possible canvas for your new palette.
The quality of tools you use also is important. A poorly
constructed brush or roller cover can make a great color look
terrible when it’s applied. Selecting the right brush and roller
is crucial. Cheap brushes can lose bristles and spread paint
unevenly.
“The challenge is that most paint brushes may look the same
on the outside; but it’s the materials and the way the brush is
constructed that count,” says Mark Ksiezyk, senior product
manager for Purdy Applicators. “The same holds true for
roller covers. Look for one crafted of high-quality, lint-free
material. And, remember, the nap of the cover should match
the texture of the surface you are painting.”
Armed with a palette of rich autumn-inspired hues, a highquality wall paint, the right applicators and a sense of creativity,
you’ll easily be able to reinvigorate your home into a vibrant
reflection of the harvest season. As Schroeder notes, “Paint
truly is the perfect seasonal reinvention solution.”
Courtesy of ARAContent
Rebecca Stevens
Executive Director, Humane Society for Hamilton County
By Claire O’Brien
WANTED: homes for Jug Head, Reese and Lulu.
Jug Head is a 2-year-old American bulldog with a giant head,
blue-green eyes and the personality of a clown. Reese, a 3year-old Pointer, is a ball of energy who’s great with kids. And
Lulu, a gray and white Manx cat, is especially fond of chasing
toy mice. That’s according to their profiles on the Hamilton
County Humane Society’s website, hamiltonhumane.com.
These witty and informative profiles are just one tool in
Executive Director Rebecca Stevens’ arsenal to encourage
people to adopt the animals being cared for by the shelter.
Rebecca started writing the profiles about the time she
started at the Humane Society in May 2005. “It was after
Hurricane Katrina, and we started getting a lot of phone
calls from people who wanted a Katrina dog,” she says.
“I realized that these people wanted a dog or a cat with a
story. I thought if we could capture the real essence of these
animals, their personality and their quirks, somebody would
connect with them and give them a home. It has made a
huge difference.”
Still, though, the shelter has reached capacity on the number
of dogs and cats it can house. “We have filled every dog kennel
and every cat cage,” Rebecca says. “We’re getting animals
in faster than we can find them homes.” The situation has
largely been driven by the economy. According to Rebecca,
the shelter is seeing a number of owner-surrendered pets
from people who may have downsized from a home to an
apartment where they can no longer have a pet. Or a pet
may have medical needs that prove too expensive for the
owner to handle. Because the Hamilton County Humane
Society is an open-admission shelter, they will automatically
accept the pet.
“If you live in Hamilton County we will not turn you away
regardless of whether it’s a stray or your personal pet,”
Rebecca says. “We will figure out a way to accommodate
that animal.” One of Rebecca’s main goals is to build
awareness about the facility, which is located in Noblesville.
“Our biggest issue is that people don’t know we’re here,” she
says. “But if you live in this county and your pet is ever lost,
our shelter is where they’re going to come if they’re picked
up by animal control,” she adds. The Hamilton County
Humane Society successfully places over 90 percent of the
animals that come into the shelter—whether through foster
care, adoptive homes or returning lost pets to their owners.
That’s compared to a national average of about 35 percent.
And within that 90 percent are animals who are deaf and
blind, senior dogs and dogs with only three legs. “We’re not
just finding homes for small-breed dogs,” Rebecca says.
“We’re finding homes for the 14-year-old hearing-impaired
dog that got surrendered by its family because they decided
they didn’t want it anymore. We are their best chance for a
second chance.”
This special level of care requires funding, however. The
shelter receives 40 percent of its funding from the county.
That pays for the first seven days that an animal is housed in
the shelter; on day eight all of the financial responsibility for
an animal is assumed by the Humane Society. “During the
first seven days the county funds vaccines and a microchip,
a general wellness exam, food and other basic care, plus
processing their paperwork. But if a dog or cat has an upper
respiratory infection or was hit by a car, we pay 100 percent
of that out of our fundraising efforts,” she adds. “And since we
don’t place time limits on how long we will hold an animal nor
do we euthanize animals for space, it may take six months
to a year to find one a home. This philosophy is what makes
us different, but it is also very expensive.”
Adoption fees fund a portion of an animal’s care, but the
shelter’s fees are as low as $45 depending on the age of
the animal. It costs the shelter $40 to spay or neuter a dog,
which they do with all animals before adopting them out, and
$30 to spay or neuter a cat. “When you charge $75 for a dog
or a cat, in the big scheme of things, it’s really not that much,”
Rebecca says. She adds that the number-one funding source
for the Humane Society outside of the shelter’s contract with
the county is individual donations. “It’s somebody who reads
this article and sends in a check,” she says. “If we take your
money, we’re saving lives with it.”
For more information on adopting or fostering a pet or making
a donation, contact the Hamilton County Humane Society at
317-773-4974 or log onto www.hamiltonhumane.com.
Rebecca Stevens, pictured here with Chulo, the Pit Bull Ambassador for
the Humane Society.
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Dental
Industry Expert
Preventing After-School Sports Injuries
By: Raymond Gove
According to the Children’s Medical Center, about 30 million
children and teens in the United States participate in some
form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries
occur from after-school sports each year. Although every
sport has its own unique set of injuries, one type of injury
parents can control is dental. Not all, but multiple, dental injuries can be prevented by the simple use of a mouth guard
while participating in a sporting event.
Athletic mouth guards are plastic dental appliances which
when worn can help to protect the hard and soft tissues of
the mouth from damage caused by traumatic blows and collisions. The value of an athletic mouth guard simply cannot
be overstated. It has been estimated that during any single
season an athlete participating in a contact sport runs about
a 10% chance of experiencing some sort of orofacial injury.
Consult your local dentist to discuss options for mouth guards.
A properly fitted mouth guard can be the difference between
a safe season or a trip to the dentist.
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What Do You Do When Your Child Wants To Bring
Home A Pet A Little Out Of The Ordinary?
The American Veterinary
Medical Association statistics
on pet ownership show that
dog and cat ownership is
increasing in the US, along
with ownership of some
other interesting pets, most
particularly rabbits and ferrets. While caring for these two “exotic”
pets is not difficult, there are a few others that have some very
special needs that require a bit of planning and foresight. Some
have special dietary requirements; some reptiles even require
specific temperature and humidity ranges. Where can a new owner
find accurate, useful information on care of exotic pets?
The Internet: Since anyone can represent himself or herself as
an expert and put anything they want on the Internet, it’s obvious
readers must beware. A quick Google search under the topic “care
for geckos” resulted in over 80 hits. Most were reasonably useful;
however a few gave suggestions that were conflicting, and in a few
cases dangerous for the gecko!
The Pet Store: Most pet stores take the effort to educate new
owners, and really care about the welfare of the pet. Some even
send home written care instructions with every pet. However, others
don’t spend as much time as they should on training employees,
or continue to offer outdated information that hasn’t caught up with
current medical advances. For example, it’s clear that the optimal
diet for a pet rabbit is mostly grass hay with limited high-quality
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grass-based pellets, and the optimal diet for a pet parrot is pellets
with carefully selected, healthy human foods like rice, beans and
vegetables. Unfortunately, some owners are still given just a bag of
pellets for the rabbit, and worse, a bag of birdseed for the bird.
The Exotic Animal Veterinarian: We recommend owners consult
all of the above, and then confirm what you’ve learned with an
experienced exotic animal veterinarian. Exotic animal veterinarians
are trained not only to treat illness, but to also help prevent it by
optimizing diet and housing for these unique pets. Even better still,
consider a wellness check up for your new exotic pet.
Experienced exotic animal veterinarians can be found by consulting
these professional organization websites, and looking for the “find
a veterinarian” links:
Association of Avian Veterinarians: www.aav.org
Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians: www.aemv.org
Association of Reptile &
Amphibian Veterinarians:
www.arav.org
Dr. Angela M. Lennox is
an exotic veterinarian and
avian specialist at the Avian
and Exotic Animal Clinic
of Indianapolis. The clinic
website is www.BirdDr.com.
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Optometry
Industry Expert
Bi-Focal Contact Lenses: What’s All the Buzz?
By Dr. Jeremy Ciano
One of the hottest new trends in vision correction is Bi-Focal
or MULTI-FOCAL contact lenses. The improvement in these devices has made it possible for
more and more 40+’s to get rid of their annoying
reading glasses or ditch their “no-line” glasses
altogether. We are proud to offer the latest technologies in new Multi-Focal contact lenses. The
design of the lens is essentially that of a bull’seye target. There are concentric rings of vision
usually beginning with a central reading zone,
then a midrange/computer zone, followed by a
distance viewing zone in the periphery of the lens. Although the
optics and “pupil smart” design are somewhat complicated to
describe in a short article, the fitting, wearing and adaptation
are relatively easy. In fact, most patients adapt to multifocal
contact lenses quicker than they adapt to their no-line glasses. Please join us on October 22 for a Multi-Focal contact lens
launch party. You will have exclusive access to a brand-new
Multi-Focal lens that will change how you view the world. We
are excited to help fit and educate you on these lenses. Seating
is very limited, so an RSVP is necessary.
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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Foot & Ankle
Industry Expert
Take Care of Your Diabetic
Friends and Family
By David R. Sullivan, DPM, FACFAS, CWS
A high percentage of diabetic patients seen in my office initially
present with foot problems that require significant care and
education. Thousands of diabetic amputations are performed
each year that could have been prevented had the initial
problem been controlled. Often this is a diabetic foot ulcer or
open sore that is not detected by the diabetic patient due to
the patient’s neuropathy. Symptoms of neuropathy include
burning, tingling and the most dangerous--numbness. If the foot
is numb, then the patient cannot sense pain. A callus or foreign
body may penetrate the skin, and if this goes unchecked may
result in an infection. If the infection lingers it may deepen to the
bone. When infection reaches bone, then very often that bone
must be removed. This results in a long recovery period that
requires advanced healing techniques, time away from work
for the patient and caretaker, as well as significant cost. While
all diabetic amputations cannot be prevented, a great deal of
them could be if proper education of patients was more readily
implemented. Please call if you or a loved one is suffering from
any form of diabetes. Being educated on this epidemic problem
may save someone’s life.
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Lost And Found: What Can You Do If You Lose Your
Pet Or Find A Stray Cat Or Dog?
It happens all the time: the family dog jumps over the fence after
a squirrel; the cat slinks out of the house through a barely open
front door. Even if your pet has a collar, tags and microchip, it’s
still possible to lose him or her. What can you do if that happens?
First, stay calm, and second, try the tips below - some might also
work if you’ve found a friendly stray cat or dog. Everything you do
can help! If you’ve lost your pet dog or cat:
Ask people in the area if they’ve seen your pet. Create flyers with a
picture of your pet, a brief description, and your contact information,
and leave them with local residents and businesses.
Contact local vet offices and animal shelters to see if they know
the whereabouts of your pet, and ask if you can post information
in their building or on their website.
Many newspapers offer free “lost” ads – use them!
Especially effective are online tools such as CraigsList.org and
lost/found pet websites like PetHarbor.com, LostandPound.com,
and Petfinder.com’s lost/found pages (see below for an even
more local link.)
Post large, fluorescent LOST signs with dark letters and basic
information, along with a picture, at intersections and where
motorists slow down.
Keep an open mind and be patient.
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Remember: Don’t give up
hope - many companion
animals have been reunited
with their families years after
separation! Also, make sure
your pet’s identification is
current: having an up-to-date
ID tag and microchip will
help significantly if your pet
becomes lost.
For more about lost and found
animals in Indianapolis, visit
the new Lost and Found Pets page on the Humane Society of
Indianapolis website at www.IndyHumane.org/heretohelp. The
page not only lists photos and info on lost and found pets, but
offers a variety of resources and links to help people find their
beloved furry friends.
By Tristan Schmid, Communications and Marketing Manager,
Humane Society of Indianapolis
The Hamilton County Humane Society can be contacted at
317-773-4974 or visit www.hamiltonhumane.com. Boone
County Humane Society can be reached at (877) 473-6722
or visit www.hsforbc.org. The Hendricks County Humane
Society can be contacted at (317) 718-0312 or visit www.
hendrickscountyhumanesociety.org.
Donna Park—Brenwick Realty Team of KELLER WILLIAMS
After starting as a part-time
employee with Brenwick
Development Company more
than 20 years ago, Donna
Park quickly moved into
the marketing department.
She eventually became a
Vice President, Marketing
for Brenwick, launching
several of the company’s
neighborhoods. The largest
of those neighborhoods was
the Village of WestClay, a
Traditional
Neighborhood
Development located at 131st and Towne Road in Carmel.
When residents of WestClay asked Donna to sell their homes
in WestClay so they could build another, Brenwick realized just
how successful the Village of WestClay had become and asked
Donna to open the Brenwick Realty office in WestClay.
Is your background in marketing or real estate?
My background is in education. When I first started my career I was
a first-grade teacher. I grew up on the north side of Indianapolis
and ended up teaching in Lawrence Township. Then when I had
children I was a stay-at-home mom; I raised my children in Carmel
and did a lot of volunteer work. I think that was what trained me
for marketing and sales, although I some people are just naturally
able to talk to people, and if you’re passionate about something
it’s really easy to sell. The Village of WestClay is an unusual
neighborhood; it’s phenomenal. At first people didn’t think it would
go, but we have actually outsold most every other neighborhood
around. We are also ahead in the number of permits pulled for
building compared to other comparable areas.
What is a Traditional Neighborhood Development?
It’s part of new urbanism. There are actually many components
to a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). The idea is
to cut down on the use of the automobile and make it a walking
community. You don’t have to get out on the main roads to do
everything; if you drive you can mostly stay in the neighborhood.
It’s really almost self-contained. Within the neighborhood there
are homes at various price points, and there are services, retail,
restaurants, offices, we even have live/work spaces, where you
might work downstairs and live upstairs in the building. We’re
trying to back up from the days after the war, when everything
started being built around the automobile. We’re trying to make it
a little more like a small town where you’re able to do everything
in one location.
How are your builders chosen?
When we first started we invited builders to join us and they had
to be part of an educational process before we would let them
build. We took them on a five-day trip to Charleston and Beaufort,
SC, and Savannah, Ga., and Orlando. They paid their own way,
and learned about TNDs and studied historic architecture and
why we wanted the architecture in this neighborhood to be
historic. Some of it is pre-1900s, and as you get further out
the estate area has architecture up through the 1940s. George
Sweet (one of Brenwick’s co-founders) even taught a continuing
education class for realtors on TND’s. The architecture is a big
reason people buy in the Village of WestClay. We’ve even had
people from Meridian-Kessler buy in here, and they used to not
say the “C” word (Carmel) at all.
How do you market the Village of WestClay to buyers?
We have done a lot of marketing through the Indianapolis
Monthly, and through home shows. We used to frequently have
the back cover of the At-Home Quarterly for the Indianapolis
Business Journal. The Business Journal and Indianapolis
Monthly both have done several articles on the neighborhood
because it’s so unique and different and it’s been so popular.
After nine years the neighborhood has really come to fruition—it
has become what we told people it would be.
Is there a particular aspect of working in the Village of
WestClay that you have enjoyed?
I’ve always been interested in houses and decorating and have
done that as a hobby. When working on the opening of WestClay,
the most fun I think I had was working with the designer to
decorate the clubhouses, such as the meeting house and
provost, and our offices and the information center. That hobby
has worked out great because in real estate you need to market
your product, which involves presenting a property and staging
it. Also, it was fun to design the real estate office. I patterned
the real estate storefront after some of the resort areas that we
had visited, where they have pictures in the windows. We do
actually get people looking at the pictures in the window and
walking in off the street. The neighborhood draws a lot of people
driving around and looking; it’s really neat to have people stop
in and ask questions about what’s for sale in here. We have
everything from $100,000 condos to $3 million homes. I think
my favorite thing is working with the people and helping them
find the perfect place to call home.
Have you seen the effects of the depressed real estate
market in the Village of WestClay?
Yes, it’s certainly slower, much slower than it was a couple of
years ago. But we have started to see increases in the number
of people interested in building again and people interested in
upper-end homes. I have had a lot more showings recently in
that higher price point and more people are reserving homesites
so they can build.
Are you planning on making any changes in your
business?
We have recently merged with Keller-Williams. We want our
WestClay office to grow. Since Brenwick developed the Village
of WestClay and launched it, we feel like we are the experts on
the neighborhood. I live in the neighborhood and went through
the battles of zoning and helped teach what it was going to be
all about. It’s our niche because we know it so well, but we’re
hoping that other realtors will see this merger as an opportunity
to join Keller Williams, one of the top three real estate companies
in the nation, and come to be in our WestClay office, as well. It’s
so unique—it’s just such a special place.
For more information on Brenwick Realty and the Village of
WestClay, contact Donna Park at 317-714-2101 or donnap@
brenwick.com. Or visit the Brenwick website at www.
BrenwickRealty.com.
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For Sale
Services & Business
Auto Detailing done at your home. This college student wants to make
you and your car happy! Self-professed car geek. Call for questions/quote.
Your car can look great. Please phone Eric at 317-879-0706.
House/Pet/Child-Sitting-Responsible with references: worked at a vet,
had horse, have dogs/cat, child sat. DePauw University May 08 grad going
to college locally currently. Conscientious and some hours of availability to
help you with your needs now. Rachel 317-442-2426 or 317-879-0706.
HOME REMODELING BY R J & E. Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling,
Basement Finishing, Decks, Crown Molding, Tile, Wood and Laminate
Floors. Free estimates. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. 317-403-8931. Email
at [email protected]. Website www.rjecorp.com.
Private Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Violin, Viola, Voice, Instruction given
at students’ homes by professional and degreed pianists & musicians. Some
are graduates of Butler University & Miami University with Master’s in Music.
Teaching all levels and ages 4 years and up, including adults. Musicians
are also available for parties, weddings and other events. Please call
IMPROMPTU MUSIC at 317-946-3020 or email us at impromptumusic@
yahoo.com.
CARPET CLEANING & STAIN CORRECTION--The cleanest carpets
you’ve ever had after a cleaning guaranteed. We specialize in stain
removal: pet stain/odor, Kool-Aid, paint, nail polish & more. We also repair
& 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 317-946-3020 or contact@
impromptu-music.com 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 allysonmlove@
yahoo.com.
Full-time receptionist needed for RevolutionEYES. No medical exp.
req. Needs to be positive, professional, proactive and ready to have fun.
9:30-5 M-Fri. Fax interests to: 317-574-0044.
MisterPainter LLC- Full service professional interior and exterior painting
company. Call today for a free estimate and paint consultation! 317-6506609 or [email protected]
Upscale Children’s Consignment Event - “Whale of a Sale” is Sept. 1112 at the Village of West Clay Meeting House in Carmel. Your chance to
BUY and SELL like-new clothing, toys, strollers, equipment, maternity and
more! Seller registration is open at: www.whale-sale.com. Sellers earn up
to 75% of their sale price, plus two passes to the exclusive Preview Night.
Don’t miss the kid’s shopping event of the year!
THE MOST DETAILED CARPET CLEANING EVER OR IT’S FREE!
We are offering a FREE CARPET INSPECTION and A FREE 1 ROOM
CLEANING to any new client. See what top quality cleaning is all about.
We’re experts in stain removal, pet urine/odor treatment. We have an
unconditional 10-day spot warranty against any stain reappearing. Should
a stain re-appear we’ll gladly return and retreat the area free of charge in
the first 10 days. Call 317-733-1200 see www.sani-bright.com to learn
more. Only 20 Free rooms left!
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 8:00am-12:00pm
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.
Hooked on Phonics for sale. It looks practically new. For sale $75.00. Purchase
price was $200.00. Please email me at [email protected].
Like new – 4 classic style fully skirted french provencial floral print PARSON
CHAIRS.perfect for kitchen or dining area,$500 each new, set of four for $300
BEAUTIFUL call 569-2855.
Hooked on Phonics for sale. It looks practically new. For sale $75.00. Purchase
price was $200.00. Please email me at [email protected]
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.
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.
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