Fellow Residents.

It is high heat time of the year. Stay cool and get your travels in order to see the world. If you haven’t paid your dues yet please pay up so we can have a nice picnic again. Tell your neighbors also. It is election year so if any of you are interested in being on the board let us know. Easy job not much pay. Sincerely, Steve

The summer flowers were beautiful! Thanks to all who shared their talents for all to see. The winners of the Summer 2009 awards are:

First in East Hill Valley – Rita & Emilio Martinez, 315 E Hill Valley Dr

First in West Hill Valley – Sandy & Brad Owens, 8321 Palmetto Ln

Second in West Hill Valley – Margaret & Norman Clark, 8845 Royal Meadow Dr

Second in East Hill Valley – Jean & Paul Manson, 8350 S. Delware St

Third in East Hill Valley – Grace & Bob Richardson, 414 Narcissus Dr

Third in West Hill Valley – Marylin & Preston Maxwell, 820 W Ralston Rd

Special Award for Backyard Treasure –Eleonore Harle, 8334 Palmetto Ln

Honorable mentions are listed on our web site – www.hillvalley.org . We hope the weather will let us have a fall flower and foliage period as well.

During the past two years the few snows we gave had have been enormous and plowing the neighborhood streets has depleted our funds to the point that we may not be able to cover two such snows in one season. To insure that your association stays financially solvent, the Board has reluctantly agreed to raise the dues to $30 per year. This is the first increase in over a decade so we hope you will not be too upset.

In our community meetings with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department we have been advised that all calls about suspicious activity, traffic or safety problems, or emergencies can be made to 911. It no longer is confined to life-threatening emergencies or criminal behavior in progress.

The Board has started a new program to try to deter crimes from happening in our neighborhood and to promote our neighbors- helping-neighbors efforts.

There are some things we can do daily as individual households:

• Be alert and call 911 if you see suspicious or criminal activity
• Turn your outside lights on at night, every night
• Take a walk, look around and be visible to potential intruders
• Do not advertise your possessions with open garage doors
• Do not leave your car unlocked in your driveway
• Notify a trusted neighbor when you are going to be away

But there is so much more we can do if we come together and get the word out to make a safer and better neighborhood for us all. In conjunction with the safety aspects of this program, we would like to be able to help neighbors in need of assistance with yard work, running errands, and checking on the sick or elderly members of our blocks. Do you know of someone on your street or block that can help us launch our new program by being a Neighborhood Awareness Network Liaison?

We cannot do it without your support. Please consider what role you can play in our NAN – Neighborhood Awareness Network and contact Paulette Clay. Call her at 889-3506 or send an e-mail to: paulette.clay@att.net

We receive requests about what outbuildings are permitted in Hill Valley. The city code requires all outbuildings to conform to the setback lines that are recorded in each deed and should not be positioned on any easement that has been established by utilities or local government. In terms of size, anything over 1200 square feet (10 ft x 12 ft) must have a building permit. We hope you will be courteous to your neighbors by where you place them and keep them looking in decent shape.

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. The remaining dates for 2009 are:

October 19, 2009 Annual Meeting at Frieden’s Church, 7 pm; November 16, 2009, Board Meeting

Prize or Lottery Scams – No legitimate lottery notifies you by e-mail. No legitimate award requires you to give money up-front or asks you for your bank account, credit card or social security numbers. Some scams offer sub-standard or over-priced prizes, give you an opportunity to purchase an "exclusive offer" or may even require you to travel overseas to receive it. Do not chat or correspond with these people, hang up immediately.

Small Business Scam – Many small businesses in Indiana received a letter from the "Indiana Corporate Compliance Business Division" attempting to collect $125 or $150 to "process company annual minutes". Totally bogus! The perpetrators are being tracked down for prosecution.

High Speeds on Main Streets – Strangers may appear, attempting to reach 88 mph on our streets, trying to get back to their home time frame. They probably won’t make it since there is no clock tower. We received a note from a visitor, surprised that there was a real "Hill Valley" - not just a fantasy from "Back to the Future".

Postal Service Improvements – We have been advised that the Automated Postal Centers can accept most credit cards to pay for PO box renewals. USPS has a new discount program through Master Card for small business customers using on-line shipping.

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.

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

Patti Goelz Member W. Hill Valley Dr 889-5234

Paulette Clay Member Meadowridge Lane 889-3506

Charles Eldridge Member Grassy Lane 881-2718

P.O. Box 17441

Indianapolis, IN 46217-1744

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 very short description 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.

Alex Kitchel – BABYSITTING - Passed YMCA safe-sitter course. Age 13. Contact 885-6172

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 17, 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. Cannot transport mower to West Hill Valley.

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 885-0283, e-mail LisaB8600@hotmail.

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

Holly Wyss - Water aerobics, fitness classes and rehab with certified instructor. Warm, clean, indoor pool. Small classes. FUN! Phone 317-887-2610 or hwyss@sbcglobal.net

Nora Brown – Cooking lessons – group or individual, any age. My home or yours. 881-0585

Dan Meyer – Lawn mowing for home or business. 885-5837

Emily Hensley, - Educational and fun children’s books through home parties, 937-1481 or e-mail emahh1@yahoo.com

Toby Matherly - FREE LEAF RAKING, help us teach our kids about helping neighbors. 859-0358

Barbara Thomas – Art Instruction – experienced artist teaching children’s drawing classes starting June 4, 2009. Call 882-4812 or e-mail bthomas988@juno.com.

John Roeder – HEDGE TRIMMING - Five-years' experience. Contact 437-7107 or e-mail john123072@sbcglobal.net

Carolyn Leach – MEDICAL BILLS REVIEWED - Detect overcharges, errors or underpayments with resulting savings or refunds to you. Contact 882-2002 or e-mail IndyMedicalBill Review@yahoo.com

Sue Moore - Sheltie Rescue>- For information on fostering or adoption of Shetland Sheepdogs www.sheltie-rescue.org or e-mail jdiffie@aol.com or call 885-1838

Don & Elizabeth Harmon - Tax Service - H&R Block Associates 887-8200 or fax 877-8452

Harold & Jane Pickerel – Kinetico water treatment systems - Free water analysis. 881-8369