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Devonshire Crier
Issue 31 Devonshire III & VI Civic Association October 2009
Board of Directors and CommitteesPresident: John Haines, 257-0406 Vice President: Rick Thedwall, 254-1504
[email protected] [email protected]
Secretary: Sheryl Holko, 255-2257 Treasurer: Todd Roberson, 870-3354 [email protected] [email protected]
Improvements: Interim: Lee Smith, 255-2421 Block Captain: Chery Snyder, 257-2011and John Haines, 257-0406 [email protected]
Social: Sheryl Holko 255-2257 Crime Watch: Denny Dinn, 254-0692 Co-Chair (Social) Susan Nemeth 255-2257 [email protected]
Membership: Laura King, 726-0434 Newsletter: Connie Dinnsen, 255-3536 [email protected] [email protected]
BRAG Reps: Mary and Jim Brekenridge, 253-3050 [email protected]
New Website: Devonshireiiiandvi.com
50th Anniversary Celebration at our fall picnic
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Presidential ReportOctober 2009
WOW!!!!!!!!!!About all I can say about the fabulous turnout we had at the 50th
Anniversary Celebration at our fall picnic. Over 100 families and around 300 people in our front yard—didn’t think it could happen. We had enough food and I appreciate those who waited patiently in line to get their meal and WHAT A DELECTABLE DESSERT BAR we had.
Only have a couple of regrets:--I didn’t introduce our Mayor’s Neighborhood Liaison, Noelle Malatestinic. Noelle has been helping take care of issues in the neighborhood like clogged drains, erosion, signage, etc., and she took time out of her busy schedule, traveled from her home on the Westside and I spaced introducing her. Hope some of you got to meet her.
--I didn’t mention the neighbors whose yards you touched who need to be thanked:
--Fergusons—Supplied tent and driveway for corn hole and basketball--Chamblins—Group photo--Adams—Face painting and moonwalk--Denise Kraft/Jim Leonard—Volleyball--Weks—Toilet placement
Diane and I have great neighbors and we appreciate them very much.
--Did you notice the cool banner? --Jane Roberson designed it—Thanks!
--And kudos to Sondrea Ozolins for heading up the face painting.
Also thanks goes out to Indian Creek Elementary School for letting us use some tables and chairs when had so many RSVP’s and E. 91st St. Christian church for letting us use their choir risers for the group picture.
Once again, thanks to all, especially Steve Sergi from REMAX Realty for providing all the meat and cooking for the party (grill provided by Devon Country Club), who helped put this together and provided pictures and historical “stuff” from years past. We can’t do it without all of us. For those of you who didn’t make it, we missed you and look forward to seeing you next time. Devonshire III and VI is a great place to live!
See you around the neighborhood,John Haines
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These pictures were given to us by Devonshire resident, Clyde Buzek. They were taken in the late 1960’s.
The Devonshire sign was located at Fall Creek and Brokenhurst and the other picture is a view of Devonshire from Graham Road and East 62nd Place.
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PICNIC PARTICIPANTS
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T-shirt Pick up reminder
If you contributed to the Capital Improvement Campaign and are expecting a
T-shirt but haven’t picked it up yet, please contact John Haines, [email protected] or
call 257-0406 ASAP to make arrangements for pick-up/delivery
Alex and Maggie
Addy and Eve
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6205 Rucker Road · Indianapolis, IN 46220 · (317)251-6187 · www.cosum.org · [email protected]
Church of the SaviourA United Methodist Fellowship
Rev. Dr. Rick L. Miller, Pastor
NOW AVAILABLE!HOME COOKIN’ COOKBOOK!
IN HONOR OF CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR’S50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2011
AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS AT THEBINFORD FARMER’S MARKETOR IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
(Tuesday thru Friday/10 am to 12n)
Worship 10:00 am Church School 11:15 am
Church of the Saviour is located just east of
Binford Boulevard and north of 62nd Street,
OUR MSSIONMaking God’s
Love Believable OUR MINISTRY
Experiencing Practical Christianity
OUR VISION
THE GRILLMASTER!!!Steve Sergi – Thanks for helping make the picnic a huge success!
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Five Decade Neighbors
We’d like to recognize those Devonshire residents who have touched Devonshire for at least five decades, from at least the 1960’s through the present.
From Ashurst Rd.: Jack & Skip Phillips
Art Shirley
From Bramshaw Rd.:Suzanne & David IslerGordon & Nancy Jones
From Breamore Rd.:Victor & Pat ScrivaniBob & Ann Miller
From Brixton Lane:Dick & Jeane LaphamRichard & Pat DeitchmanEthel Booth, Barbara & Ray Cadick
From Brokenhurst Rd.:Keith and Ruth BartleyDale & Betty TagueTerry and Annabelle Patten
From Cranley Circle:Gene & Jackie Cramer came in 1962.
From Graham Rd.:Desco McCayBob & Dee Wilson.
Rodger Stafford (and Helen)
From Greenleaves.: Ed & Rita Roberts, John & Janet Sukup Ann & Doug Wade
From Knyghton Rd.:Clyde & Mildred BuzekJim RogersRichard & Miriam RossPinky Blake
Sheryl Holko, Secretary
From Harbridge Rd.:Norman & Mickey TownleyBetty (and Woody) Case
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!
WHAT: Inaugural Indiana Bicycle Summit, hosted by Bicycle Indiana“Making Indiana Bicycle Friendly”
Free, fully supported morning ride. Lunch, respected keynote speakers, educational sessions
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2009 Morning ride: 9 AM to 12 PM Afternoon summit: 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM ($30 with $5 discount for Bicycle Indiana members)
WHERE: The Indiana Government Center, Downtown Indianapolis, IN
WHY: The Summit will provide a means to bring together regional bicycle advocacy efforts to a statewide audience. Through conversations and presentations, we hope to begin coordinating efforts to engage individuals in advocating to make Indiana a bicycle friendly state. The summit will offer something for all bicyclists, from the beginner to the professional, including workshops, exhibits, and an opportunity to share and learn. To register, please visit www.bicycleindiana.org/summit.htmlDirect questions to [email protected] or call 317.466.9701
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Leaf CollectionThe Department of Public Works (DPW) conducts the annual Leaf Collection Program to help our citizens dispose of the large number of leaves (more than 9,000 tons--or, 18 million pounds!) each fall. This program helps your Indianapolis/Marion County environment in two great ways-- ~ It produces useable compost, offered free to citizens, to help strengthen and beautify lawns and gardens. ~ By not burning the leaves, we can all enjoy that crisp Fall air better (and see those beautiful trees more clearly). That's why
open burning of leaves is illegal in Marion County.
2009 Fall Leaf Collection will run from Monday November 9th through Friday, December 4th. Each Household is permitted to place up to 40 bags of leaves for weekly disposal.
Fall Leaf Collection Guidelines:
No more than 10 items may be regular household trash, per standard trash pickup rules. For example, in a hand collection area, a resident may set out 2 bags of trash and up to 38 bags of leaves. Or, 8 bags of trash and up to 32 bags of leaves. For 96-gallon cart collection areas, all leaves must be bagged and at least 3 feet away from the cart in order to allow DPW trucks to continue to service the cart. To ensure a successful collection effort, Indianapolis residents are asked to follow these simple guidelines:*Place leaves in large plastic trash bags, specially-built large paper lawn-waste
bags, or standard trash cans and containers. *Place the leaf bags/containers out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. *Separate your leaf pick-up from your regular trash (such as, putting the leaves on the opposite side of your driveway; using different colored bags for the leaves; or, using different colored tie wraps on the leaf bags). *Make sure sewer inlets and drainage pipes are kept clear of leaves to avoid se-rious drainage or flooding problems.*Free compost is available at the Southside Landfill located at 2577 S. Kentucky Ave., (317) 247-6808. Compost can be used as a soil conditioner, potting soil or mulch. Using compost improves soil aeration, drainage and nutrient exchange - improving the health of lawns and helping gardens grow.
DPW would like to remind residents that...OPEN BURNING OF LEAVES IS ILLEGAL IN INDIANAPOLIS/MARION COUNTY!
For questions regarding leaf collection, please contact the Mayor's Action Center online, or call (317) 327-4MAC for assistance.
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Devonshire III & VI Meeting Minutes
The September meeting was held at the home of Sheryl Holko on September 17, 2009. In attendance were Rick Thedwall, Sheryl Holko, John Haines, Laura King, Todd Roberson, Denny Dinn, Bob Kramer, and Chery Snyder.
The Board approved the August minutes.
The next order of business was an update from Denny Dinn on the Crime Watch committee. Members of the Crime Watch committee (and interested volunteers) will now have magnetic “Crime Watch” signs for their vehicles. This will give our Crime Watch volunteers even more visibility, which is hoped to be a further deterrent to crime. There have been no reported incidents since June. A complete report from Denny will be in the October Crier.
The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved. An update was given on the number of residents who have paid their annual dues as well as an update on the Capital Campaign for improved neighborhood signage. Updated figures will be in included in the October Crier. All residents are asked to please send in their annual dues--$35—as soon as possible (if they’ve not already done so).
Laura King reported on her progress with the 2010 Directory. Treasurer Todd Roberson and his wife Jane are working on “cleaning up” our neighborhood database of information. It will be completed by November 1st with an anticipated December 1st availability for residents (probably at the Holiday Party in December).
The remainder of the evening was spent in finalizing plans for the Fall Picnic/50th Anniversary celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, September 27th. The evening will start at 4pm and end at 7pm. A number of items have been gathered for the “history table” which will include photos and documents from the early days of our neighborhood. We hope to have a report (and photos!) of this celebration in time for the October Crier.
We settled on the date of Sunday, October 25th for the Halloween Hayride (further details in this October Crier).
As always, all residents who have not yet signed up to receive the electronic e-mailed version of the Crier are asked to contact Sheryl Holko at [email protected] so that your e-mail address can be added to the list.
The next Neighborhood meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30pm at the home of Chery Snyder, 5754 Fall Creek Road.
Respectfully Submitted,Sheryl L. Holko, Secretary
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Roofing/ Siding/ Seamless Gutters/ Gutter Cover/ Windows Shingle-Cleaning/ Facia/ Soffit/ Repairs/ Insurance Specialist
Contact: Dave Anthony Office: (317) 826-0328 (317) 670-5866 1-888-279-8003
Living and Working in Devonshire Christian Yellow pages
BBB/ Yellow pages/ Many Angie's List Customers
Welcome (Back!) New Neighbors
6337 Green Leaves Road had new owners who are no strangers to Devonshire. Jason Serban, son or Bill Serban, grew up at 6468 Green Leaves Road. Jason liked the neighborhood so much, he moved back!
Jason and fiancée Holly Rosenberger are currently fixing up their new house and planning for their wedding on October 3rd. Holly and Jason have one son, Caleb, age 5 who goes to John Strange kindergarten.
Jason attended IUPUI and works as an auto adjuster for USAA. Holly attends IUPUI and is also a stay at home mom. They also have two dogs. Congratulations to Holly and Jason on their wedding and a warm welcome back to the neighborhood!
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Burke, Block Captain
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Devonshire III and VI Improvements UpdateOctober 2009
DPW looking into 62nd Street Culvert/Bridge Erosion FIXEDSeveral neighbors alerted me about the culvert/bridge erosion on 62nd St. just a couple of weeks ago. I notified our neighborhood liaison, Noelle Malatestinic who has resubmitted the problem to the proper people. They have already been out there to re-evaluate the situation and fixed the problem on Monday, September 28—Great Job Neighbors, Noelle, and the DPW.
We are all responsible for our neighborhoodIf you see something that needs taken care of in our neighborhood, (i.e. potholes, erosion, abandoned car, etc.) call the Mayor’s Action Hotline at 327-4622 or the Pot Hole Hotline at 327-HOLE (327-4653).
Respectfully Submitted,John Haines, Improvements [email protected]
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HalloweenHayride
Questions? Sheryl Holko at 255-2257
Date: Sunday, October 25th
Time: 4:00pm Rain or Shine!
Kids: Wear your most
frightening or beautiful costume!
Route: South down Brixton
returning north on Green Leaves
back to the Church.
Neighbors & Bystanders:
Enjoy the “parade” and share
candy/treats if you can.
Meet: Parking lot of the Victory
Baptist Church (5350 Ashurst)
Notice for the Crier for the Halloween Hayride
The Devonshire III & IV Halloween Hayride will be held on Sunday, October 25th. All children should meet in the parking lot of the Victory Baptist Church (5350 Ashurst Street) at 4pm. Kids: Wear your most frightening or beautiful costume! The hayride route will head south down Brixton Lane, returning north on Green Leaves Road to Ashurst and the Church. All neighbors on this route (and bystanders) are encouraged to enjoy this “parade of horrors” and to share candy with the kids if you can. Rain or shine. (And if you wish to pass out treats but are saving your goodies for Halloween itself, please contact Sheryl Holko, Secretary, at 255-2257 for some free candy/toys to distribute at the Hayride).
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New Neighbor Information Needed
The Neighborhood Association would like to welcome all new residents to our area!If you are new to Devonshire III & VI but have not yet been contacted by your block captain, please call Chery Snyder at 257-2011.We have neighborhood information to pass along and we would also like to hear about you!
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Crime Watch News
The past month has been the quietest in quite a while. I have received no reports of burglaries or vandalism. Now we have a new task for Crime Watch. As those of you who attended the very successful 50th Anniversary Neighborhood Picnic and heard IMPD North District Commander Robert Holt know... it is complacency. He stated after reviewing the police activity in our area that we have done a very good job at developing a safe neighborhood. Please continue to do what has gotten us to this enviable position. Remember to check and keep your doors and windows locked and keep your garage door shut, especially after dark. Also, exterior lighting is a good deterrent.
The news reports over the past several weeks have had a number of reports of burglaries and auto break-ins on the northwest and far northeast sides of town. Do not leave any valuables or garage door openers in your car or trunk. At some point the criminal element will check out our neighborhood. Let's be prepared. Report any suspicious activity by calling 911 and then let me know. I appreciate any information regardless of how small you may think it is. Communication is a key element in a successful Crime Watch organization. Please make sure you are on the email notification list to receive Crime Watch Alerts. Thank you.
A laptop and phone were found at Ashurst and Graham on Sunday evening on the 27th. Please contact me if you know anything about it.
Denny DinnCrime Watch Coordinator317-254-0692 [email protected]
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State-of-the-art digital keyboards.Individual computer stations for reinforcing musical concepts.
One-hour weekly classes for students in kindergarten through high school.Fun interactive theory games.
Grouped according to age and ability. Small class size.Conveniently located in Devonshire area.
Limited enrollment.
For more information, leave a message for Devonshire residents John and Diane Haines at 971-2643 (Voice Mail).
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Euchre --
Saturday, October 17th, 7:30pm @ Tom and Lynda Weaver’s house, 5424 Ashurst Street
RSVP to the Weaver’s at 257-9841. Please bring an appetizer to share and your favorite adult beverage.
"Kitten for Adoption"
5 month-old, American short-hair female tiger...affectionate!Spayed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, adoption fee paid.
The Davis family rescued two kittens from the Animal Shelter and needs to part with one.
Call Steve or Dori Davis at 257-3344. 6262 Brixton Lane.
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Disbursements, Collections & Cash Flow
Dues ComplianceAs of September 15: 69%!To the 290 households that have paid: THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We will be sending out another reminder soon to the remainder of the neighborhood. Please encourage all your neighbors to pay their dues and remind them of all the reasons why supporting the neighborhood is the right thing to do.
Capital Fund UpdateDevonshire III & VI now has a Capital Fund established! $3800 was placed in a Certificate of Deposit at National City Bank in September. Our goal is to add to this fund once we have an idea of the cost of our annual picnic. If you have suggestions or questions about the use and investment of the Capital Fund, please contact a member of the board. SPECIAL TANKS TO STEVE SERGI FOR HIS VERY GENEROUS DONATION OF $500 TO THE CAPITAL FUND! Todd Roberson // Treasurer, Devonshire III & VI Civic Association / 6223 Harbridge Road / 317.870.3354
Treasurer’s Report September 2009
Beginning Cash (August 18) $15,678.36Revenues
Dues PaidCapital Fund ContributionsCrier AdvertisingDirectory Advertising
$1470.00$725.00$390.00$360.00
$2945.00Disbursements
Crier PrintingLetterhead PrintingAnniversary T-ShirtsMailing SuppliesExpense Reimbursements
$168.20$102.52$1048.07$124.56$130.59
($1573.94)NET CASH FOR MONTH $1371.06LESS: TRANSFER TO DEVONSHIRE III & VI CAPITAL FUND
($3800.00)
Ending Cash (September 15) $13,249.42
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Neighborhood Notes:Monthly Neighborhood Association Meeting will be held at the home of Chery Snider, 5754 Fall Creek Road on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call Chery at 257-2011.
Myers Protection Services 865-1014; 8144 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46227.
Mayor’s Action Center: www.indygov.org Mayor’s Action Hotline 327-4622. Pot Hole Hotline 327-HOLE (327-4653).
Are you planning an addition to your home or a garage on your property? As part of the Devonshire III and VI Covenants and Restrictions, owners must submit their building plans and specifications to the Devonshire Architectural Committee prior to construction. Please contact one of the Committee members to present your plans:Rick Thedwall (254-1504); Richard Wheeler (254-8736); or Dan Ladendorf (2574957).
News for the Crier can be delivered to Connie Dinnsen, 6410 Brixton Lane, 255-3536. FOR SALE and WANTED notices are free to DCA members. Deadline for the November 2009 Crier is October 23, 2009. Paid advertising rates: Business card size $130.00/yr. or $15.00/month (three month minimum)
1/4 Page $200.00/yr. or $25.00/month (three month minimum)1/2 Page $250.00/yr. or $30.00/month (no monthly minimum)
Full Page $425.00/yr. or $60.00/month (no monthly minimum)Reaches 425 families/month.$10 discount if you are a member of the Association (available only for yearly ads).All copy must be copy-ready.Make checks payable to: Devonshire III and VI Civic Association.Ads must be paid in advance. Send payment to Connie Dinnsen, 6410 Brixton Lane, Indpls., IN 46220Deadline for the November 2009 Crier is October 23, 2009.Contact Connie Dinnsen for further information. E-mail her at [email protected] or call her at: Home (317) 255-3536 Cell (317) 908-6007.
