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Washington Township Park Expansion Offers a LOT to Those who Can Find it! September 7, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Brownsburg,Danville,Hendricks County,Random Fun Stuff — Michelle Morris @ 8:36 am
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Many local residents don’t even know where to find the new park expansion, but it is definitely worth seeking out. According to the Hendricks County Star:

The nearly $6 million park expansion includes 89 acres of woodlands and pastures for hiking and biking, a new 12,000-square-foot Washington Township Pavilion Center, large amphitheater, two shelters, a splash pad, playground and plenty of parking. A free grand opening celebration is scheduled for Oct. 9.

So how do you get there if nobody knows where it is? The new facilities are located about a mile beyond the current park. You will follow Broyles Road (That’s the road the runs along the back side of Washington Twp Park) through wooded areas, under and old bridge, over the river and through the woods… oh wait… sorry, follow it about a mile to the secluded recreation area. Sounds like it will be beautiful!

The pavillion will be able to handle large parties with up to 300 people, it includes a warming kitchen, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and temporary walls if you prefer a more intimate setting.

 

Pasta (and Rice) Drive! September 2, 2010

Filed under: Events,Hendricks County,Indianapolis,Random Fun Stuff — Michelle Morris @ 10:39 am
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I read on Twitter that a friend of mine is conducting a pasta drive on her blog, Nap Time in Naptown, and I decide that I would love to help as much as possible. So, I decided to shamelessly steal her fabulous idea and run with it, hosting a Pasta Drive of my own here at my office.

Second Helpings is running dangerously low on their suplies of pasta and rice, and they use up to 100 POUNDS per day to help fight hunger right here in Indy.

“At Second Helpings, we fight hunger and empower people. We rescue prepared and perishable food, re-prepare it into nutritious meals, and distribute those meals to over 50 social services organizations that feed hungry people. We also use rescued food to train disadvantaged adults for careers in the culinary field, helping to eliminate hunger at its source.”

To do our part, we are using our office as a collection point and spreading the news that WE WANT TO HELP! Please drop off donations of pasta and rice at the Carpenter Office right behind Best Buy in Avon before September 14. On the 15th, my car (Cleo) will become the Pasta Mobile and I will load her up and drop off all the pasta we collect at Second Helpings.

Pasta and rice are inexpensive and go a long way, so please help do your part!

 

Indy Connect plans to bring mass transit to Hendricks County March 8, 2010

Filed under: Events,Hendricks County,Indianapolis — Michelle Morris @ 11:19 am
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Indianapolis is the 14th largest city in the United States, yet it is seriously lacking in its public transpotation system. Indy Connect, an initiative for better transportation in Central Indana hopes to change that soon.

Currently, Indy Connect is in the “listening” phase, they are holding about 30 public hearings around central Indiana to gather the public’s comments and ideas. The next meeting in Hendricks County is 7pm on March 16th at Avon Town Hall. If you want your voice to be heard, you should go!

Some ideas being considered are toll lanes in the city’s most congested areas, significantly expanded bus service, light rail and commuter rail and of course more bike lanes and walking trails.

If you’d like more info about Indy Connect, I suggest visiting their website, and watching their video! http://www.indyconnect.org/

What would you like to see happen with Central Indiana transportation? What are your biggest concerns and biggest wishes? I want to hear them!

 

Hendricks County January 2010 Statistics February 27, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Brownsburg,Danville,Economy,Hendricks County,House & Home,Plainfield,Real Estate News — Michelle Morris @ 11:03 am
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Curious about what the market is doing in Hendricks County? Here you go!

Hendricks County Jan 10 Stats

 

Open House, Sunday, Feb 28th February 26, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Buyers,Hendricks County — Michelle Morris @ 2:58 pm
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I’m having an open house this weekend at my new listing! Please come by and check it out!

Sunday, February 28th from noon-2pm.

Click here for details about 6078 Pine Bluff Drive!

Directions: From 465, follow US 36 WEST through Avon to County Road 625 E (look for the ball fields) Turn SOUTH on 625, follow for about 1.5 miles to Whispering Pines on the Right. Take the first right on LongLeaf, and follow around to home. (Long Leaf turns into Pine Bluff)

 

Avon to offer full time Kindergarten in 2010-2011 School Year February 18, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Hendricks County — Michelle Morris @ 1:11 pm
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From the Avon School Corporation website:

Avon Schools to Offer Full-Day Kindergarten

Avon Community School Corporation plans to offer a tuition-based full-day kindergarten

at each of its elementary schools beginning Fall 2010. In addition, mid-day busing

routes will be discontinued for kindergarteners. ACSC Superintendent, Dr. Timothy Ogle

explains, “These changes in our kindergarten model are part of our overall strategic plan.

Although we can’t make any promises, we want to provide our kindergarten parents the options

they’ve requested. By eliminating our mid-day busing routes, parents will be able to

specify their preference of morning, afternoon, or full-day kindergarten.” Final placement

will be determined by lottery.

Full-day kindergarten tuition (not including lunch and textbooks) will be $2150/year (approximately

$12/day). As before, there is no charge for the half-day kindergarten program.

Director of Elementary Education, Maryanne McMahon, says “For the last three years

ACSC has provided a full-day program from students who benefitted from an academic

boost. This program will continue as usual.”

Kindergarten Registration packets will be available beginning April 12, 2010 at all Avon

elementary schools as well as the Administration Center. The Kindergarten Registration and

Assessment Session is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010. Please see www.avon-schools.org

under Elementary Redistricting to review the elementary boundaries. Additional information

regarding 2010-2011 Kindergarten will be available soon on each schools’ website.

 

Avon School Corporation Snow Make-Up Days February 17, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Hendricks County — Michelle Morris @ 12:49 pm
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Discovery Education's Clip Art Gallery created by Mark A. Hicks, illustrator

Well, last week with all the snow, the kids really enjoyed the snow days they got! Tuesday and Wednesday they were able to sleep in, relax, play outside in the snow, come to my office with me, and play a lot of video games.

The only problem? Those days need to be made up! Avon schools has announced that school will be in session on Friday, April 30 and Thursday, May 27, to make up for the missed days.

http://www.avon.k12.in.us/

 

New Listing! 6078 Pine Bluff Drive– $349,900 February 17, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Buyers,Hendricks County,House & Home — Michelle Morris @ 10:31 am
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Call me for your tour!

Welcome to 6078 Pine Bluff Drive, in Avon, Indiana! This Estridge home is located in Whispering Pines, and is only 3.5 years old. They chose the best lot in the neighborhood to build on, and now it can be yours.

 
The multi-level wood deck can be accessed from the kitchen sliding doors, or from the finished walk-out basement. From the deck, you can admire the wooded lot, which slopes down to a neighborhood pond, and NO other houses behind you!
 
This house is gorgeous. When you walk into the front door, you are in a welcoming foyer, on the left is the formal living room, which the sellers have chosen to use as an office. If you added curtains to the french doors, you could even use it as a guest bedroom. On your right is the dining room, perfect for entertaining or enjoying family meals. The foyer and kitchen have gleaming hardwood flooring.
 
Once in the kitchen, you will enjoy the stainless steel appliances, which stay with the house. The open floorplan means you can be in the kitchen or breakfast room, and still be involved with the rest of your family in the family room! They might be enjoying a book in front of the fireplace or watching tv, or even finishing up some homework at the kitchen table. The open floorplan is perfect for everyday living!
 
Upstairs, the master suite awaits. It is a huge room, with an oversized walk-in closet, and fabulous master bathroom. You can relax after a long day in the garden tub. Three more spacious bedrooms are found upstairs, and best of all, the laundry room is upstairs too so you won’t have to haul laundry up and down the stairs.
 
In the finished basement, there is another fireplace. A large storage room is ready for all of your extra things, but still easily accessible. The garage can actually fit 3 cars, with a stacked bay. If you only need room for 2 cars, this would be perfect to fit the lawnmower, motorcycle, or a workshop area!
 
Call me today, I can’t wait to show you this gorgeous home!! Click here for more details and more photos!
 

Want to win?? February 9, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Brownsburg,Building,Buyers,Danville,Economy,Events,Financing,Hendricks County,Homeowners,House & Home,Indianapolis,Plainfield,Random Fun Stuff,Real Estate News,Sellers — Michelle Morris @ 5:21 pm
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We all want to be winners. Here you go:

I am giving away a lottery ticket to the first 25 people who leave comments here on my blog. Extra special attention will go to people who leave a meangingful comment that actually spurs conversation

 

Apartment fire caused by Dryer lint February 4, 2010

Filed under: Avon,Events,Hendricks County,Homeowners — Michelle Morris @ 12:42 pm
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Photo courtesy of the Hendricks County Flyer

The Avon Creek Apartment fire just before Christmas was a tragic reminder to me that life is precious. I felt so horrible for those people who lost so much, but thankfully, they all got out safely. Christmas decorations and gifts can be replaced, but life can not.

I was shocked to find out that the fire was caused by dryer lint. The Hendricks County Flyer reported the cause of the fire in mid January. I had always thought that only paranoid people worried about dryer lint fires. I thought it was just a scare tactic used by companies that make money cleaning out those lint traps and dryer vents.

Turns out it is as true as can be and dryer vent fires are a real hazard. The Avon Creek fire caused an estimated $750,000 in damages. When the lint builds up in the vents, and then get heated by the dryer, they can get so hot that they ignite. Because the fire is contained in the vent system, it can go unnoticed until it is too late.

Dryer fires account for an average of 10 deaths and 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage annually, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Dryer Safety Tips, from the Hendricks County Flyer:

  • Clean the lint trap before and after drying each load of clothes.
  • Do not leave the dryer running for an extended period of time when you are not home.
  • The interior of the dryer and venting system should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
  • Do not dry clothing/fabric on which there is anything flammable (alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers, dry-cleaning solvents, etc.).
  • Replace plastic or vinyl exhaust hoses with rigid or flexible metal venting.
  • Don’t forget to read the manufacturers’ warnings in use and care manuals that accompany new dryers.