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I tell you this is the worst University ever! I mean come on! I drove 3 and a half hours only for…read morethem to not let me in! They said that there was too many people inside and every seat was taken. But my other family saved seats for me and we thought they might let us in, Nope. I mean worst university on the planet. So, I didn't even get to see my own brother graduate. Officers surrounding the doors. There was even another family that drove here all the way from fucking detroit, Michigan.

This campus has underwent a lot of construction in the last 5 years. I love the addition of a…read moreparking garage as well as Scotty's Dawghouse and Metro Diner. I love the beauty of all the water fountains as well as the beautiful trails behind the campus.

I found out about this place after the post office canceled the passport appointment I had…read morescheduled for my son a month in advance. Thankfully, I learned that this location accepts walk-ins for passport services. I called ahead to confirm, and I'm really glad I did. They don't offer photo services like the post office, so I had to make an extra stop to get photos taken. I had also already prepaid for a money order on the processing fee, but it turned out they accept credit/debit cards or cash for that portion of the cost ($35), so I ended up paying that way instead (since my money order was too much ($50) because of the extra photo service charge I had opted for originally with the post office). The payment to the U.S. department of state ($130) still had to be money order/cashiers check or a check which I had a money order for that. The building itself is beautiful, very historic with a old-timey vibe. I enjoyed sightseeing around the building, checking out all the landmarks. When we arrived, the security guard at the front was helpful and guided us to the correct area. The staff member who assisted us was also very friendly, which made the process smooth. Parking was free and available around the building, which made things even easier. When I called ahead, they also let me know which entrance to use since some were closed, and that was really helpful. I'm so grateful this option was available the same day. It was convenient, easy to access, and the service was great, plus, the building itself was a nice bonus to see.

The Johnson County Courthouse stands on a prominent square in Franklin. The Courthouse, designed by…read morearchitect George W. Buenting, was completed in 1881 and is a mixture of Italianate and other styles. The courthouse is the 4th dedicated structure for Johnson County. (Two previous courthouses were destroyed by fire.) The exterior of the building is a combination of brick and limestone. A central clock tower with working bell is prominent. Several war memorials stand in the courtyard including a bronze Civil War sculpture by John Vawter. Inside, marble floors, curved stairways, carved woodwork and other woodwork captured my attention. A central atrium with a beautiful lit ceiling is the centerpiece of the building. The building is pristine with the most recent renovation completed in 1983. The security guard was friendly and directed me to the clerk's office for information. There are several courtrooms in the building. The Superior Court was close to original 1881 condition with folding seating made of wrought iron and oak. Other courtrooms had been modernized. Free parking surrounds the Courthouse square. The building is fully accessible. The Courthouse is worth a visit if you are interested in architecture and history.

If you've known me for any length of time, then you most likely know of my long history of activism…read morein the area of child abuse prevention. Since 1989, I've traveled over 6,000 miles by wheelchair and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a wide variety of organizations worldwide. The very first organization I worked with on the event I call the "Tenderness Tour" was Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, though at the time they had a much longer name that I always goof up - I think it was Indiana Chapter of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The organization was fairly new when I first worked with it in 1989. It had an office on Mass Avenue in the same building I would eventually work in with another company (345 Mass Avenue). My first several Tenderness Tour events would benefit PCA and I very much attribute an awful lot of my own healing to this organization and the myriad of ways they affirmed my outreach and supported my own healing. While eventually I felt the need to expand my own efforts, I've long remained loyal to PCA and not long ago did another event for them. I served on their board of directors for several years, as well. It's always challenging for organizations working in the area of primary prevention to survive - it's less visible and high profile than secondary prevention. Eventually, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana went under the umbrella of The Villages of Indiana and they continue to be a program of The Villages with offices in the same building. They are a state-charted council of the national organization. They offer prevention resources, prevention trainings, and activities during Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month (April). There are county councils nationwide. Because of my work with Prevent Child Abuse Indiana and other state chapters, I received Prevent Child Abuse America's highest honor - the Donna J. Stone Award (named after PCA America's founder). There are a ton of things I admire about Prevent Child Abuse Indiana including the integrity with which they do their work. Sandy Runkle is currently the Executive Director and has been with the organization for many years. They've backed up their message in ways I won't share here, but suffice it to say they're a remarkable organization doing everything they can to break the cycle of abuse in children's lives. I will admit I wasn't thrilled when they merged - partly because I think objectivity is so important, but the relationship has been good for them and they seem to enjoy quite a bit of autonomy. The councils network really well. Most times when I've done a tour, I've easily been able to coordinate with local councils. Prevent Child Abuse Indiana remains one of my favorite Indiana non-profits and they continue doing remarkable work to end and prevent child abuse in Indiana.

Thank you soldiers of the indiana National Guard. And to all men and woman of our military and our…read moreveterans.

As part of managing my father's estate after his death, I've dealt with a lot of the local…read moreresources in Hendricks and Putnam Counties. Clear Creek Conservancy District was established in 1971 to provide wastewater collection and treatment to Heritage Lake on the line of Hendricks and Putnam County. It specifically services the subdivisions of Heritage Lake - Gettysburg, Jefferson Valley, Lincoln Hills, Mill Springs, Patriots Landing, and Victory Hill. The district also maintains Heritage Lake's dam and spillway. My primary contact with Clear Creek came because prior to selling a home in Heritage Lake, one must conduct an I/O report essentially assessing the health of one's sewer. This appears to be a fairly new requirement as almost no one I knew actually was aware of it and most didn't even know what it meant. Clear Creek doesn't maintain regular office hours, however, I found the pretty responsive with my questions once I figured out how to contact them. They do have a website, which I added to this listing, and they are active. The person I contacted explained the required survey and was able to recommend a couple possible people to do it in a timely manner. I hired one of the two people recommended - it was done quickly, professionally, and accurately. As seems to always be true with these smaller, more rural organizations, rates are a bit higher. Once they received the required survey, they forwarded it to the title company I was working with to help close the sale - however, there was some confusion and they didn't get it (or perhaps the wrong person did). I ended up having to send it in myself. However, I really liked these folks land I appreciated their assistance. I appreciated the help with resolving a key requirement of selling my parents' home. While I won't say they were the fastest, they were friendly and helpful and accurate. I was definitely impressed.

I only was here for the health center because they do fitness testing. They have some…read moresophisticated equipment to measure your body fat percentage, VO2 max, and basal respiratory rate.