Indian Hills

Is It Spring Yet?

May 01, 2007

INDIAN HILLS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, COLUMBUS, OHIO

IS IT SPRING?

The birds are chirping, the flowers are in bloom and the grass needs cut. It?’s a great time for taking walks through the neighborhood and enjoying outdoor activities. Might be a good time for some "good neighbor" reminders:
?• If you walk your dog, please be prepared to clean up what Fido may leave behind.
?• Please don't allow your dog to bark hour after hour. It does become annoying.
?• Those big green trashcans don't do much for curb appeal. Please try to store your trash can in an unobtrusive spot.
?• Please keep your yard clear of "overflow" household items. Try to think of how it looks to your surrounding neighbors.
?• Remember that the speed limit within Indian Hills is 25 MPH, and we have no sidewalks. Please watch your speed and let everyone make reasonable use of our streets.
?• All of these items are important, especially for those attempting to sell their homes. Who cares about them? YOU should. The value of your house is directly commensurate to the value of your neighbor?’s house. If the neighborhood is clean looking and well kept, all win. Some day you will be selling your house.



MAY 12
IHRA GARAGE SALE DAY

Question- Who has one of the best attended neighborhood garage sales in the area?
Answer- Ours, naturally. A little elbow grease can turn into
- Cash when you sell your items
- Family heirlooms. If you don?’t go through the junk, you won?’t know what you may find.
- New acquaintances- The person that buys what you bought long ago may be a kindred spirit
The sale will last from 9-3, and will be advertised in local newspapers.


This is a reprint from last year, but it got such a good response, it goes in again.
DAVID LETTERMAN MAY MOVE INTO INDIAN HILLS

If he does, he would join the pool. There are new developments (and a reminder of the old) that he would include in a ?“TOP 10?” list.

1) FREE MEMORIAL DAY- Even if you are not a pool member, come kick off Summer at no charge on Memorial Day.
2) FRIDAY FUN NIGHT- The pool hours are 12-7 on every day but Friday. On Friday the kids bring their rafts and appetites to enjoy the cookout offerings with lots of families until 9PM. A great start to the weekend.
3) LESS DAY CARE- We welcome our daycare population on fewer days now. On Tuesday, Thursday and the weekends, no day care folks will share the pool. (Day care helps the pool increase income, and keeps the cost down for you.)
4) SWIM LESSONS AND SWIM TEAM- Both are fun ways for your kids to enjoy the pool while getting structured exercise, instruction and fun. Lessons are available at 2 different times. The Swim Team competes with other clubs at our pool and at other clubs. The emphasis is on instruction, camaraderie and development, not hard-core competition.
5) GUEST PASS BOOKLETS- Lots of members like to share the pool with non-member family and friends. This year, guest pass booklets are available at a 30% DISCOUNT from the standard guest fee.
6) SNACK SHACK BOOKLETS- Everyone enjoys a drink or snack at the pool, But not all parents want to turn the kids loose with $. Snack Shack ticket booklets will be available this year.
7) YOUR NEIGHBORS- Want to go someplace to relax where you have something in common with everyone else? Come meet the other wonderful people who live in Indian Hills.
8) YOUR ASSET- Indian Hills has many ?“common areas?” that belong to ALL residents. The entrances, the pool/tennis complex, the basketball court and parking lot and the wooded walking areas are all IH assets. Come enjoy YOUR asset.
9) HOT SUMMERS- Why be cooped up in the air-conditioning when you can take a vacation at the pool? Surrounded by woods and a babbling brook, there are quiet places to read and nap. You can join a volleyball game or cannonball off the diving boards. Cook out on the pool grills. It?’s a vacation that is mere minutes away.
10) RENTAL OPPORTUNITY- The pool closes at 7. That leaves a lot of sunshine to host your birthday party, team get-together, scout meeting, etc. at the pool. YOU can rent the pool (with guards) for a VERY reasonable price.

Michelle Devol is the pool Poobah (Chairperson). Please call her (635-5935) for answers to questions about any of the ?“TOP 10?”.

The 2007 application is included with this newsletter. Your support is what keeps the pool alive and thriving for this and future generations of IH families.

DON?’T FORGET TENNIS

David is a little lazy, so he might not join the IH tennis club. But you can. For a mere $20, you can play on our private courts during the day or under the lights.
Tennis lessons for kids are also available this summer. Details are on the tennis application.
Tennis chair John Hoffmann (436-6355) can help you. Check out the newly resurfaced court for a wonderful experience. The Tennis membership form is also enclosed.

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BLOCKWATCH ALERT
If you are interested in becoming involved with BLOCKWATCH, or wish to report an incident, please call or email Gini Peloquin.
436-2459
gpeloqui@earthlink.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like to help with the pool opening, please give Michelle Devol a call. A neighborhood crew will be cleaning, painting and laughing their way through a necessary part of enjoying the pool sometime in mid-May.

There is always room for those with green thumbs. Contact the Entrance Chair if you wish to help keep our walls looking great.






NEW NEIGHBORS

Please welcome your new neighbors.

Christopher Kroenke 5784 Linworth Rd.


William & Alina Hart, 895 Greenridge Rd.


Charles & Julie Owens, 999 Stoney Creek
Rd.

Gregory Levine, 6000 Winstead Rd.


Herbert Schupp, 5951 Rocky Rill Rd.


James Robinson, 5798 Linworth Rd









YOU MAY HAVE READ THE ARTICLE ABOUT THE AIRPORT COMPLAINT HOTLINE

Caption reads: The same people keep submitting complaints about the OSU airport.

Cartoon is well drawn, but I think we can be much more creative. There will be a special prize for the best caption submitted. Some samples:

?“I guess he didn?’t make the cut at Muirfield?”

?“That pilot better comb his hair before he sees his boss. He?’s a mess!

?“Dang those Wright brothers. Why didn?’t they stick to bicycles??”

Email your answers to tpmurnane@columbus.rr.com