MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! This year the annual meeting of the membership of HVHA will elect two new board members and hear reports on the progress of our community service activities. Please come to the meeting and be a part of the process of strengthening our neighborhood and serving each other. Let your voice and vote be heard. Nominations may be made by a member for another member for the board positions. The person nominated must be present and willing to accept the nomination and the position, if elected. Proxy votes are not permitted.

There are a number of activities for which we could use volunteers. These include welcoming new residents, removing litter and weeds from the islands, newsletter folding and mailing, monitoring vacant houses, move-ins and move-outs, and helping with the web site. If you would like to volunteer for any of these projects, no matter how infrequently, please let us know during the meeting or leave your name with Steve Scheidler.

As members, you are welcome to attend the Board meetings and voice your thoughts. If you would like to be included on the agenda, please call the HVHA President. 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 issues from members before the business meeting continues. Please be prepared, as there is limited time.

Fellow Residents, The winter season is approaching very fast. If you have a sewer cover on your lot, please remove the leaves. Don’t forget the Annual Membership Meeting at St. Barnabas on Oct 17. We need two new Board Members. When snow is forecast, please do not park your cars on the street. It prevents us from properly plowing our streets. There are a few courts in the neighborhood that have no members in HVHA. They will not be plowed this winter. Please note the changes for the Christmas Decoration Contest. Sincerely, Steve

IMPORTANT TAX NEWS

The State of Indiana has established an amnesty period from September 15 to November 15, 2005. During this period any individual taxpayer or business may pay back taxes owed to the State without paying any penalty or interest. You must obtain an amnesty number and an

The holiday season will be upon us very soon and Hill Valley Homeowners will be decorating their houses for the Annual HVHA Christmas Decoration Contest. This year we will have more prizes for you. First, Second and Third prizes will be awarded in each of three categories: Through the Eyes of a Child; The Reason for the Season; and Most Original and Artistic. As before, over and above those prizes there will be a Grand Prize for all of Hill Valley.

2005-6 EVENTS CALENDAR

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 the rest of 2005-6 are: The 2006 Annual Meeting of members will be Monday, October 16, 2006.

Thanks to all of you who participated in the June and August Garage Sales. They seemed to be successful for you and many visitors appreciated the maps and the friendly directions. The Garage Sales for 2006 will be : June 8, 9 and 10 and August 17, 18 and 19.

If your street has sewer problems, potholes or other damages that have not been repaired, call the Mayor’s Action Center, 327-4622, to report the situation and be sure to get an Action Number so we can follow up if it doesn’t get done. Please remember that commercial vehicles, trailers, boats, and RV’s may not be parked overnight on our streets. They can be tagged and towed.

The Board has approved creating a new section in the Newsletter, "Members Serving Members". 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.

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: 317-889-8496

Lori Probasco – Babysitting. Took YMCA Safe Sitter course. References available. Age 13, Contact Lori at 317-887-6626