Fellow Residents. It’s spring again. We had a long, hard winter and now we have a new crop of potholes. We are having pretty good luck with the new mayor in getting neighborhood problems addressed. I don’t know how long it will last. If you see a pavement problem, please contact the Department of Public Works at 327-4622 and get a case number. If you have a storm drain in or near your property, please clean it out. Thanks to all of you who have already paid your dues for 2008. Sincerely, Steve

In spite of the weather, we will try to continue our program of promoting the beautification of our neighborhoods through out annual Beautification Awards for our Members.

We thought we had a victory in shutting down the commercial tree-trimming business which occupied the old O. Henry property. However, we were surprised to see it moved into our backyards at 8100 Meridian, between West Hill Valley Drive and Hargeo Lane. This relocation has been reported and inspected by the new Mayor’s assistant for neighborhood relations. Expedited action by code enforcement has been requested by that office. The new chief of the Mayor’s Action Center came to our March Board meeting and assured us of their commitment to prompt attention to neighborhood problems. This will be a good test of that commitment. Among ourselves, we need to be sensitive to the looks of our neighborhood. Parking of semi-tractors and other commercial trucks is not permitted in residential neighborhoods. Enforcement has been light in the past but we hope that the new leadership will correct that situation.

Please note our new mailing address in the header to this newsletter – PO Box 17441, Zip 46217-1744

Neighborhood crime including vandalism, home and property invasions, thefts, and property damage are county-wide problems which Hill Valley Estates residents have not escaped. The HVHA Board has agreed to cooperate with association members and residents who are interested in revitalizing the Crime Watch program. The Crime Watch program shows residents how to be vigilant in observing occurrences in their neighborhood and how to report out of place events to the Crime Watch coordinator or the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

To revitalize Crime Watch will require a sufficient number of residents willing to volunteer to be an active part of it. You need not be a member of HVHA to help; any resident of the Hill Valley area qualifies. If enough positive responses are received by May 31, 2008 the Board will work with the volunteer leaders to re-start the program. Contact the association by e-mail at hvhoa@hillvalley.org or call Paulette Clay, Board liaison for Crime Watch, at 889-3506, to volunteer. Are you already on the phone or at your PC?

IPL Tree Trimming – The Indianapolis Power & Light Company has a three-year cycle of trimming tree limbs away from the power lines. This summer the IPL will be trimming in East Hill Valley and West Hill Valley south of Buffalo Drive/Mellowood. They will notify you by mail at least twice.

Help for Seniors and Handicapped – Many of our neighbors are getting up in years and have difficulty with household chores such as lawn care, cleaning gutters, light housekeeping, etc. This is an opportunity for service projects for youth groups, church groups and caring individuals. The HVHA Board is willing to try to coordinate the service need of our residents with such groups. If you need help or your group is willing to help, please contact a Board member from the list on this newsletter.

Medical Equipment and Power Outages – When there is a power outage and you have electrical medical equipment which is critical to your health, please advise IPL immediately. They will place a priority on restoring power in your area.

Postage Rates Change – First class postage goes up a penny to 42 cents on May 12, 2008. Forever Stamps are still good at that rate. Post cards rates also go up to 27 cents.

Thanks to all of you who have already joined the Hill Valley Homeowners Association for 2008. Stapled to this Newsletter is your mailbox sticker identifying you as a Member. It should not fade or weather. If you have not yet joined, there is another insert in your Newsletter for you to use to join. Welcome aboard!

Newsletters will be sent out during first or second week of January, April, July, and October. Any news must be submitted before the end of previous month.

The Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month (except December) generally at St. Barnabas church at 7:30 p.m. The first 20 minutes are devoted to input from visitors before the business meeting continues. Please be prepared, as there is limited time. Dates for 2008 are:

The 2008 Annual Meeting of members will be Monday, October 20, 2008.

The HVHA Garage Sales for 2008 will be: June 5, 6 and 7; July 26; and, August 14, 15 and 16.

Annual Summer Social for all members and families will be Friday, August 8, 2008 starting at 5:00 p.m.

Those of you who want to participate in the June Garage Sale can have your location identified on a map of Hill Valley Estates that will be made available to the shoppers at the entrances to the neighborhood. Contact Joan Smith, HVHA Treasurer, before Tuesday, June 3, at 865-7761 or joansss@comcast.net to list your address on the map. There will be no cost to you. Hopefully you’ll have increased sales.

INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENTS OF HILL VALLEY

There are 1100 homes in Hill Valley. We have grown together over the many years to support a Homeowners Association with a Board of Directors. Joining is only $25. per year and that covers the cost of snow plowing and a quarterly Newsletter to inform everyone what is coming up next, including zoning bulletins. We have an annual picnic for all members of the Hill Valley Homeowners Assn. that includes a full meal, recreation for the children, and dancing for everybody. We have a website, www.hillvalley.org, where you can find our mission statement, a map of the whole neighborhood, a list of all board members, a monthly calendar, special events and announcements, past Newsletters, and important area phone numbers. Any resident or homeowner in Hill Valley may join.

If you have a specialty or talent that you would want your neighborhood to know about, we will be glad to list your name, address, contact information and a description in 12 words or less of your business or craft. There will be no charge but no special wording or art treatment. This is information, not advertising, and a service to all members of HVHA and other residents. You must be a member of the HVHA.

John H. Renault - French tutoring and teaching. French/English and English/French translations. 8342 Parish Lane; phone: 317-888-9607; renaultjohn@sbcglobal.net

Martha J. Smart - For Buying or Selling a Home Make the SMART Choice... Call Martha at

F.C. Tucker Company, Inc Direct: 317-319-8083 Home: 317-889-8596

Lori Probasco - Babysitting. Took YMCA Safe Sitter course. References available. Age 16, Contact Lori at 317-887-6626

Donald A. Smith, Enrolled Agent - Tax preparation and small business services. Enrolled to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Contact Don or Joan Smith, 317-889-0771 or donsmith9@comcast.net

Greg Huntley Enterprises - Full service General Contractor. Free estimates, prompt and courteous. ghe1@comcast.net. 317-445-7817 or 317-859-9026
Randy Ezell - For all your insurance needs, auto, home, business, life. The Ezell Group, 8415 S Delaware St. 317-884-1777. www.theezellgroup.com

Carl J. Strohm - For all your automotive repairs using certified technicians. 5824 S Harding St, 317-787-0822

Luke Edwards - Lawn mowing, leaf raking, general yard cleanup. Reasonable rates, flexible hours.

317-883-2795

Michelle Butts - First time buyers, empty nesters, investors "No BUTTS about it" Contact Century 21 317-243-3666 or www.michellebutts.com

David H Olmstead - For all your life and health insurance needs, annuities and health savings accounts. Contact 317-888-5270 or 317-627-3018(cell)

Cecilia Tolan - custom-made appliance covers, basket liners, etc. 865-9518

DeAnne Milliken – Creative memories. I organize pictures into photo safe albums for long term preservation. Call 881-2444 or e-mail demilliken@yahoo.com

Luz Pena-Price - Mary Kay cosmetics, independent sales director. Contact 435-2955 or e-mail penaprice@hotmail.com or use Internet www.marykay.com/penaprice

Linda Charlebois - Calligraphy by LMC. Beautiful writing for you. 888-6848. fayence97@hotmail.com

Ms. Rona - Certified animal groomer: dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. Call 985-3242 or visit my salon inside Uncle Bill's Pet Center.

Joan Smith - Small business bookkeeping using QuickBooks or spread sheets. Reasonable rate. 865-7761 or e-mail joansss@comcast.net

Lisa Brinker - German Park Rental Park rental for weddings, reunions, business meetings, etc. Call 885-0293, e-mail LisaB8600@hotmail. . Repair old ones. Appraisals for insurance. 888-7554

Terry Lashley – Quilts. Make new quilts. Repair old ones. Appraisals for insurance. 888-7554

Ryan Berry – Construction. 3^rd generation carpenter, general contractor, handyman. Insured and bonded. 319-7887 or www.ryanberryconstruction.com

Erich Orrick –Lawn care, deck building, painting and general home repair. 429-7597 or e-mail Indylawnservice@yahoo.com

Jessica Orrick – Hair design by Jess. Full service Mary Kay beauty consultant. 429-7647

We would like to see our quarterly publication become more of a neighborhood newsletter, but we need your help. We would welcome suggestions, comments and other newsworthy items that you feel would be of interest to your neighbors. The HVHA does reserve the right to edit such submittals for clarity and conciseness. Please submit your articles to any HVHA board member and we will try to publish it as submitted. If we have questions or concerns we will contact the author as necessary.

Steve Scheidler President S. Pennsylvania 881-1558

Don Smith Vice-President E Hill Valley Dr. 865-7761

Ernestine Nicholson Secretary Lockwood Lane 865-0787

Joan Smith Treasurer E. Hill Valley Dr. 865-7761

John Renault Member Parish Lane 888-9607

Frank Hogan Member W. Valley View 888-6540

Patty Goelz Member W. Hill Valley Dr 889-5234

Paulette Clay Member Meadowridge Lane 889-3506

Charles Eldridge Member Grassy Lane 881-2718

PO Box 17441

Indianapolis, IN 46217-1744