Wednesday, January 3, 2007 To Thursday, December 3, 2009

December Holiday Events

*Festival of Trees
Paramount Theatre Centre
December 1-7 

Events at the Library
Anderson Public Library
December 1-31 

Gift Wrapping for Charity
Mounds Mall
December 1-24 

Sounds of the Season
Mounds Mall
December 1-23 

*Festival of Trees County Show Choirs - 7pm - tickets required
Paramount Theatre
December 4 

*Festival of Trees RSVP "An Old Time Christmas Luncheon - 11am-1pm - tickets required
Paramount Ballroom
December 4 

"A Time for Christmas"
Ovid Community Church
December 5-7 

"Love Lights a Tree" - 5:30pm
Citizens Plaza Park
December 5 

*Festival of Trees Jingle Jam - 7:30pm - tickets required
Paramount Ballroom
December 5 

Alexandria Annual Christmas Parade - 5pm
Harrison St.
December 5 

Candles & Carols - 7:30pm
A.U. Reardon Auditorium
December 5 

Winter Fest - 150th Church Anniversary - Chili Supper + More!
Central Christian Church
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December 5 

Winter Fest - Anderson Area Children's Choir Concert - 6pm
First United Methodist Church - Anderson
December 5 

Winter Fest - Children's Crafts & Gifts - 4-5:30pm
Anderson Public Library
December 5 

Winter Fest - Christmas Historic Homes Tour
West 8th St. & West Central Historic Districts
December 5-6 

Winter Fest - Christmas Open House - 4-9pm
Gruenewald Historic House
December 5 

Winter Fest - Holiday Open House -11am-8pm
The Anderson Center for the Arts
December 5 

Winter Fest - Refreshements & free photos with Santa - 5-8pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
December 5 

Winter Fest - Shopping! - 10am-8pm
Moneyhun's Fine Gifts
December 5 

Winter Fest - Teddy Bear's Special Christmas Play - 6:15pm
Anderson City Auditorium & Anderson Town Center
December 5 

Winter Fest - Town Center Tree Lighting - 6:15-6:45pm
Anderson Town Center
December 5 

Winter Fest - Visit Santa - 7-8pm
Paramount Theatre's Courtyard
December 5 

*Festival of Trees Lapel Community Band & Guests - 7pm - tickets required
Paramount Theatre
December 6 

*Festival of Trees Teddy Bear's Special Chrismtas - 1pm - tickets required
Paramount Theatre
December 6 

Breakfast with Santa - 8-10am
Alexandria Community Center
December 6 

Breakfast with Santa - 9-10am
Mounds Mall
December 6 

Breakfast wtih Santa - 8:30-11:30am
Madison Park Church of God
December 6 

Christmas Tea - 11am
Gaither Family Resources
December 6 

Gingerbread Man Puppet Show
Mounds State Park
December 6 

Madison County Season of Giving Fair - 2-5pm
Reardon Auditorium - A.U.
December 6 

*Festival of Trees Finale' Luncheon - 11am-1:30pm - tickets required
Paramount Ballroom
December 7 

Holiday Sunday Brunch & Entertainment by Jim Bulanda - 11am-4pm
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
December 7 

A.U. December Spotlight Seminar: Customer Service - 8am-4pm
A.U. Flagship Center
December 9 

Christmas at Central - World Premiere of "Te Deum" - 7:30pm
Central Christian Church

December 10 

"A Chirstmas Carol" - 7pm
Madison Park Church of God
December 12-14 

ASO presents Holiday Concert with Lori Mecham, Jazz Pianist & Combo - 7:30pm
Paramount Theatre
December 13 

Free Movie with Santa - "Polar Express" 9am
Mounds Mall
December 13 

Holiday Crafts Weekend
Mounds State Park
December 13-14 

Holidays are for the Birds!
Mounds State Park

December 13 

Christmas Musicale - 6:30pm
East Side Church of God
December 14 

Holiday Sunday Brunch & Entertainment by Jim Bulanda - 11am-4pm
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
December 14 

Santa's Workshop & an 1800's Christmas with the Bronnenbergs
Mounds State Park
December 14 

THE TEMPTATIONS IN CONCERT - 6pm - $35
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
December 14 

Santa Shop
Chesterfield
December 16 (Tentative Date) 

"Nutcracker" Sat. 7:30pm - Sun. 2:30pm
Paramount Theatre
December 20-21 

Holiday Sunday Brunch & Entertainment by Jim Bulanda - 11am-4pm
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
December 21 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 11pm
First United Methodist Church - Anderson
December 24 

Christmas Eve Service - 7pm
Central Christian Church
December 24 

Holiday Sunday Brunch & Entertainment by Jim Bulanda - 11am-4pm
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
December 28 

"A Gift You Give Yourself" Style Show - 11:30am
Paramount Ballroom
December 1, 2009 

Events at the Library
Anderson Public Library
December 1-31 

Winter Fest Gruenewald - Open House - 4-9pm
Gruenewald Historic House
December 4, 2009 

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Thursday, May 10, 2007 To Monday, May 10, 2010

Looking for your Media Connection 

to Madison County?

Then Check out the Herald Bulletin Newspaper Web site!

www.theheraldbulletin.com

 

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Saturday, September 1, 2007 To Tuesday, January 13, 2009

The ANDERSON

The Anderson Center for the Arts    
32 West 10th Street
Anderson, Indiana 46016

765-649-1248

The Anderson is home to one of the Midwest's finest collections of contemporary visual art. Individual artists, touring exhibits, and special shows bring the best of new and established artists.

 

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Saturday, November 24, 2007 To Wednesday, December 2, 2009

 PARAMOUNT THEATRE CENTRE INFORMATION

P.O. Box 727
1124 Meridian Plaza
Anderson, IN 46015-0727

Phone: 765.642.1234 or 800-523-4658
Fax: 765.642.1477
Toll-Free: (800) 523-4658
Event Information Line Ext. #4

 

 

 

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008 To Friday, January 16, 2009

2008 Summary of Citizen Comments from Resident Survey

 

The 2008 Anderson resident survey represents the responses of 150 residents who filled out a survey either on line or in person that asked for opinions on neighborhoods, social service availability, perceptions of the schools, police services, safety perception, and demographic information.  There were also two questions that allowed for a write in answer.  Alcohol and drug dealing is a major problem for people all over the community with over 50% of respondents indicating they are "highly concerned" about it.  Unsupervised youth continue to be a cause for concern as well. Some interesting dynamics appeared within the survey in regard to housing.  For example, about 87% of the respondents state that they have access to affordable housing.  Approximately 50 % of the respondents stated that they rent, 42% have lived in their neighborhood for 5 years or more and 49.7% make less than $25,000 per year even though 56.4 % state that their rate of pay has increased within the past year. This information might indicate that affordable housing is available, however the economic situation that exists in Anderson prohibits people from obtaining or maintaining such housing, which is what we thought was occurring. Also, a large number of respondents (46%) indicated that they do not have access to child care services leading to a situation that may create a barrier to working. 

 

A synopsis of the write in comments received is as follows:

 

v     Many residents voiced concern about adding more police officers to their neighborhoods. 

v     Drug use and dealing is a major problem

v     There was much concern about the appearance of the city.

v     Multiple positive and negative opinions on Mayor Smith's performance were expressed.

v     The City's public schools and the escalating numbers of school dropouts and low test scores are of grave concern to many citizens. 

v     Substantial numbers of citizens view unsupervised youth as a nusciance.

v     Abandoned buildings are thought to be breeding grounds for trouble as well as a continual eyesore to the city. 

v     Residents would like to see a higher morale regarding the City of Anderson

v     The overwhelming majority of persons responding state that jobs and better paying jobs are the primary need in Anderson.

v     The elderly want more access to public transportation

v     Reckless driving is a concern

v     Property taxes

v     More business development

 

These comments were used to the greatest extent possible in the development of the 2008 Annual Action Plan.  These comments were also given to the City Administration for their consideration in development of a plan of action to address citizen needs.

 

This information is available upon request and I copied it directly from the results sent to me by Beth Mckenzie, City of Anderson Community Development Department.

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Monday, March 3, 2008 To Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Chamber of Commerce for 

Anderson & Madison County 

The Chamber of Commerce for Anderson & Madison County serves as the voice and advocate of the local business community, promoting economic growth, responsible government and a higher quality of life for all citizens.

 

       Contact Information

 

Telephone

765-642-0264

FAX

765-642-0266

Postal address

P.O. Box 469

Anderson, IN 46015

Street address

  205 W. 11th St

Anderson, IN 46016

 

November

Business Outlook Luncheon
Tuesday, Nov. 11, (Tentative date) 11:30 a.m.
Location: Anderson Country Club
Cost: $15 Per Person
Call Chamber to make reservations: 642-0264

December

   Entrepreneur Award Luncheon
Friday, Dec. 5, Noon (Tentative)
Location: Anderson Country Club
Cost: $15 per person
Call Chamber to make reservations: 642-0264

December
3rd House Meeting
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 8 a.m.
Location: Hoosier Park
Cost: No Charge - Open to Public

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Friday, March 21, 2008 To Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Maximizing exterior and curb appeal
Tips to enhance your home's exterior and curb appeal:

•  Keep the lawn edged, cut and watered regularly.
•  Trim hedges, weed lawns and flower beds, and prune trees regularly.
• Check the foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and crumbling.
•  Inspect doors and windows for peeling paint.
• Clean and align gutters.
•  Inspect and clean the chimney.
• Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
• Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking.
•  In Northern winters, keep walks neatly cleared of snow and ice.
• During spring and summer months consider adding a few showy annuals, perhaps in pots, near your front entrance.
•  Re-seal an asphalt driveway.
• Keep your garage door closed.
• Store RVs or old and beaten up cars elsewhere while the house is on the market.
• Apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door.

Maximizing interior appeal
Enhance your home's interior by:

• Giving every room in the house a thorough cleaning, as well as removing all clutter. This alone will make your house appear bigger and brighter. Some homeowners with crowded rooms have actually rented storage garages and moved half their furniture out, creating a sleeker, more spacious look.
• Removing the less frequently used, even daily used items from kitchen counters, closets, and attics, making these areas much more inviting. Since you're anticipating a move anyhow, holding a garage sale at this point is a great idea.
•  If necessary, repainting dingy, soiled or strongly colored walls with a neutral shade of paint, such as off-white or beige. The same neutral scheme can be applied to carpets and linoleum.
• Checking for cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the attic and basement.
•  Repairing cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.
• Replacing broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings, and other woodwork. Inspecting and repairing the plumbing, heating , cooling, and alarm systems.
• Repairing dripping faucets and shower heads. Buying showy new towels for the bathroom, to be brought out only when prospective buyers are on the way.
• Sprucing up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by investing in new cabinet knobs, new curtains, or a coat of neutral paint.

 

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Monday, September 8, 2008 To Wednesday, September 9, 2009

 

 

 

OPERATION TIP-OFF 

 

What the Government Takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means to Housing Industry

 

In short-term, home sales should improve as mortgage rates fall

 

 

Washington, D.C. (September 8, 2008)"The federal government's takeover of secondary mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should cause a drop in mortgage rates in the short term that benefits home buyers, but the long-term outlook is too early to call. NAR fully supports the action of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

 

The federal government had no choice. The capital situation of the two companies was not enough to handle the fallout from rising mortgage defaults in the near future. In addition, investors who purchase Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt have lost confidence in the two.

 

In a statement, NAR commended the Treasury's action, announced yesterday, to bring stability and continued liquidity to the mortgage market. "The plan will help restore confidence in the secondary mortgage market," said NAR President Richard F. Gaylord. "We appreciate the steps taken to calm the market, make mortgages more widely available and protect taxpayers. We look forward to working with the administration and Congress to ensure the continued vibrancy of the secondary mortgage market."

 

 

Summary of what the Treasury actually did and what it means

In the takeover, Treasury placed the GSEs into a conservatorship, similar to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which fully protects taxpayers from conflicts of interest between taxpayers and shareholders or current management.

 

The federal government is authorized to take up to an 80 percent stake in the companies, will review their financial condition quarterly, and inject money into the operations as needed.  That means the market for GSE securities will be treated more like Treasury obligations, which should push mortgage interest rates down. That in turn, is expected to speed up home sales and help stabilize home prices.

 

The GSEs will be allowed to increase their mortgage funding over the next year and a half to help stabilize markets. Starting in 2010, the plan calls for them to reduce their portfolios.

 

 The heads of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been relieved of their duties. Treasury selected Herbert Allison, former Merrill Lynch vice chairman, to lead Fannie Mae, and David Moffett, former U.S. Bancorp CFO, to guide Freddie Mac.

 

 

 

 

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10/28/2008 2009HOME.doc 1 

PRIORITY NEEDS	STRATEGY	PROPOSED PROJECT/ACTIVITY	GOALS	# AND TYPES OF FAMILIES TO BE SERVED	COMPLETION TARGET DATE	AMOUNT BUDGETED	ELIGIBILITY CITATION NAT'L OBJECTIVE
FY 2009 estimated HOME funding				$333,579 250,000 "Building Green Grant Total $583,576
Homeownership
Down payment Assistance	To assist eligible homebuyers in order to provide affordable housing	City-Wide	Decent, Safe, and Sanitary Housing	3 Income Eligible Families	12/31/09	$ 30,000.00	92.205(a)(1)
New Construction	To provide new constructed housing units for first time homebuyers	City-Wide	Decent, Safe, and Sanitary Housing	5 Income Eligible Families	12/31/09	$ 370,218	92.205(a)(1)
Rental Units	To preserve or construct housing units for sole purpose of rental	City-Wide	Decent, Safe, and Sanitary Housing	10 Income Eligible Families	12/31/09	$150,000	92.205(a)(1)
TOTAL HOUSING ACTIVITIES				$550,218
Program Administration
Program Administration	Admin and planning	Administration of HOME Program	Program administration	Administration	12/31/09	$33,358	92.207

 

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008 To Friday, January 1, 2010

Shopping in Anderson

Applewood Center

5900 Block or S. Scatterfield Rd

Factory Card Outlet     (765) 622-9190

Fashion Bug     (765) 642-4169

Radio Shack     (765) 649-4911

Wooden Key     (765) 649-4091

Kmart

2828 N. Broadway     (765-649-5524

 

Kohl's Department Store

4544 S. Scatterfield Rd.     (765) 644-8220

 

Meijer Department Store

6610 S. Scatterfield Rd.     (765) 683-5200

 

Old Navy

4622 S. Scatterfield Rd.     (765) 643-1859

 

Shoe Carnival

4636 S. Scatterfield Rd.     (765) 649-1748

 

Target

5501 S. Scatterfield Rd.     (765) 649-2521

 

Super Walmart

4420 S. Scatterfield Rd.     (765) 649-5025

 

Mounds Mall

2109 S. State Road 9     (765) 648-2245

Bath and Body Works      (765) 642-4610

Claire's Boutique     (765) 642-7944

Elder-Beerman     (765) 644-0954

The Finish Line     (765) 644-9221

 

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