Indian Hills

SURVIVOR INDIAN HILLS

Oct 22, 2008

SURVIVOR
INDIAN HILLS!

Sunday September 14th gave us some weather to remember! That afternoon the remnants of Hurricane Ike pushed all the way into central Ohio. For us, there was no rain to speak of, but there was wind the likes of which are rarely felt in our part of the country. Wind gusts of 75-85 MPH or more resulted in damage all across the area, and Indian Hills was no exception. Whole trees toppled over or snapped in half, and limbs and branches fell onto houses, power lines and everywhere else. It was quite a mess, and for an added attraction the electricity was off . . . for days! Suddenly, batteries, candles, ice, generators and gasoline were in short supply.

But despite the challenges, most people muddled through and there were countless good deeds and acts of kindness throughout Indian Hills. Typical questions from a neighbor: ?“Everybody OK at your place? Any damage to your house? Need help with anything??” It was certainly not an experience any of us would choose, but it was a shared experience, and knowing that we were all pretty much in the same boat somehow made it easier. As somebody said, ?“It was like camping out, but with a really nice tent!?” Here?’s hoping you survived the Great Windstorm of ?’08 in relatively good shape.


DIRECTORY UPDATE

Enclosed or attached to the email is an update card for the annual Indian Hills Directory. If you are relatively new to the neighborhood, if your current listing needs revision, or if you?’d like to receive the Smoke Signals and other information by email (Do we have your email?), then complete the update card and return it as soon as you can. Thanks!

NOTICE OF 2008
I.H.R.A. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday October 21, 7:00 PM
Northwest Church of the Nazarene
5707 Olentangy River Rd.

This year?’s annual resident?’s meeting will start at 7:00 PM. We?’ll hear financial and committee reports, other items of business, and ask for approval of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2008/2009.

Election of Officers

Another item of business at the annual meeting will be the election of five officers. The following candidates have been nominated by a committee of George Rittel, Rosemarie Lisko, and Jane Newton to serve for 2008/2009:

President Ed Geraghty Vice President Tim Matyac Treasurer Bob Jacobsen Secretary Tim Carroll Assistant Secretary Jane Newton

The nominations are open. If you?’d like to run for one these offices, please contact Nominating Chairperson George Rittel to place your name into nomination.

The minutes of last year?’s annual meeting are enclosed or attached.


PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009

Estimated Income
Annual Fees 23,025
Assoc. Memberships 2,750
Interest & Dividends 10
Misc. Income 100
Swim Club 30,800
Tennis Club 570
Total Receipts 57,255

Estimated Expenses
Activities 1,000
Bank Fees 0
Blockwatch 25
Directory 300
Entrances 3,500
Insurance 3,200
Common Grounds 1,200
Maintenance & Repair 5,500
Misc. Expense 250
Office Expense 100
Postage 400
Printing 900
Swim Club 29,800
Taxes 4,100
Tennis Club 490
Utilities 3,200
Snow Removal 2,000
Total Expenses 55,965 Surplus/(Deficit) 1,290


POOL IS CLOSED, BUT IT WAS A GREAT SUMMER

Labor Day marked the end of another wonderful summer at the Indian Hills pool. Memberships were solid & steady, and we do a pretty good job with walk-ups and guest fees. Our swim team combined with the Sycamore Hills team and this joint entity swam in several COSA League meets ?– big pools, lots of swimmers. It was fun, and we plan to do it again. Friday night cookouts at the pool continue to be a big hit, and our snack bar did a brisk business all season long. Thanks go to our Lifeguards and to our Pool Chairperson Tammie Dondero, who did a great job organizing all the pool activities ?– cookouts, movie nights, cornhole tournaments, musical entertainment, etc. Everybody had a great time all summer long!

(For those who receive the Smoke Signals by email, we?’ve attached a couple photos of pool fun.)


NEW NEIGHBORS
Please give a warm Indian Hills welcome to these new residents:

Richard & Mary Agnes Mooney, 5987 Tulip Hill
Eric Mayer & Rachael Najjar, 1025 Greenridge Nicholas & Jessica Munoz, 800 Greenridge
Ronald & Jennifer Anderson, 938 Spring Grove.
Brandon Seibert & Stacey Vermillion, 937 Spring Gr.
Jeffrey & Molly Boulware, 892 Litchfield Ct.
Thomas & Molly Benadum, 979 Greenridge


AN APPRECIATION
(Tim Murnane of Stoney Creek wrote this piece about one of his favorite people, and asked that it be put in the Smoke Signals.)

Gordon Hein of 6090 Sedgwick Road died recently. Gordon and Norma lived in this house since the day it was built. Gordon was an invariably cheerful man who left you with a warm feeling. He often said, ?“I don?’t care if someone offered me a million bucks, I?’d never move from this neighborhood. There?’s no other place that would have the great neighbors I?’ve been blessed with. Being with the people around here is worth more than a potload of money.?”

Gordon always made me feel the same way.


ENTRANCES SPRUCED UP

Hope you?’ve noticed the entrances on Linworth Rd. The Rocky Rill entrance underwent a complete re-landscaping in mid-August. The Sedgwick entrance received a thorough clean-up, and both Linworth entrances were edged and mulched. Leading the renovation effort is our new Entrances Chairperson, Lynn Moore of 6037 Tulip Hill. Lynn has already added some seasonal plants and decorations and is committed to keeping our entrances looking good. Thanks, Lynn! To give her a hand with the entrances, call her at 430-3854. And thanks to Sandy Hindall who continues her excellent work at the Olentangy entrance, and thanks to all the entrance homeowners for their help and cooperation.
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY WILL BE OCTOBER 24th

Our Halloween party is set for Friday, October 24th at the Common Grounds parking area. We?’ll have a bonfire, hotdogs, marshmallows, and lots of fun and games for boys and ghouls of all ages. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. This scary good time will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Activities chairperson Kristin Zerkle at 505-0123.