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A publication for the Chapel Glen Community by Chapel Glen Inc.
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pool news:
FEBRUARY 2016
NOW HIRING POOL POSITIONS Applications for employment at the Chapel Glen Pool for the 2016 season can be requested from Tara Becsey by emailing tlbecsey@aol.com any time after February 14th.
meetings:
COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR CHAPEL GLEN RESIDENTS Board of Directors Meeting:
Potential positions include: Manager, Assistant Manager, Junior Manager, Senior Staff, Head Guard, Coach, Assistant Coach and Lifeguard If you were employed at the pool last summer, you will receive an email in early February with the application attached. Completed applications MUST BE SUBMITTED to Tara (via hard copy or email attachment) NO LATER THAN MARCH 20, 2016. Late applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, you may contact any pool committee member. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible with hiring decisions.
WHEN: Tues., Feb 2, 2016 TIME: 7 p.m. LOCATION: Chapel Glen Clubhouse
Crime Watch Meeting: WHEN: Tues., Feb 9, 2016 TIME: 6 p.m. LOCATION: Chapel Glen Clubhouse Residents are invited to attend for a presentation with IMPD’s Paula Barnes. Receive crime updates, news and learn new ways to keep your community safe.
Glendoras Meeting: Come join the Glendoras on Weds., Feb 10 for a presentation by Lesha Yanez about the benefits of using essential oils. Hostesses will be Vickie Voris, Ellie Quigley and Beth Prosser.
spotted:
New stores have broken ground and are coming to the area! Fresh Thyme Market organic grocery and a La-Z-Boy Store near LA Fitness on Rockville Road just before Raceway. And for those chicken lovers, a Church’s Chicken will be opening at 7224 W 10th St.
WHEN: Weds., February 10, 2016 TIME: 7 p.m. WHAT: All about essential oils WHO: All Chapel Glen ladies 1
&contacts
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHATTER DEADLINE
Chuck Carufel, President Jason Eldridge, Vice President Mike Hutto, Treasurer Jeff Loop, Secretary Bryan Hayward, Member Jim Jewell, Member Pat Fox, Member
15th of prior month
COMMITTEE CHAIRS / LIAISONS Pool - Jason Eldridge Lake - Mike Hutto Architecture - Chuck Carufel Clubhouse - Bryan Hayward Security/Crime watch - Jim Jewell, 317-590-6549 Greenbelt - Pat Fox Long-term Planning - Chuck Carufel Chatter/Communication - Jeff Loop Glendoras - Lyndsey Eldridge Chapel Chatter Editor - Lynette Anacker cghoanews@gmail.com Directory Editor - Kathy Dryer chapelglendirectoryupdates@gmail.com
Clubhouse Reservations - Kathy Dryer 317-271-5321 Pool Badges - Tara Becsey tlbecsey@ aol.com
WELCOME COMMITTEE If you are new to Chapel Glen and have not yet been contacted by the Welcome Wagon Committee, please call the committee member for your section as listed below. Your section is identified on the Chapel Glen map located in center of community directory. New resident form and community map may be downloaded using links below.
NEW RESIDENT FORM: http:// tinyurl.com/CGResidentForm SECTION MAP: http://issuu.com/ chapelglen/docs/cgsectionmap
SECTION 1 Mary Anne Flanary-Schenk: 317-4407287
SECTION 2 Joyce Weaver: 317-273-1982
SECTION 3 Joan Ayer: 317-271-2016
SECTION 4 EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Beth Hardcastle: 317-271-7833
Security (non-emergency): 317-6543477 Emergency: 911 (By phone for emergencies.) IMPD Special Patrols & Traffic: 317327-6400 Security and Crime Watch: Jim Jewell
SECTION 5 Dave & Mary Thompson: 317-271-7833
SECTION 6 Holly Hintz: 317-209-0948
SECTION 7 Shirley Witt: 317-271-3744
SECTION 8 CHAPEL CHATTER ARCHIVES
Tara Becsey: 317-271-4258
www.issuu.com/chapelglen
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minutes:
CHAPEL GLEN, INC. -JAN. 5, 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
I. Meeting called to Order by Chuck Carufel, Pres; Members present: Jeff Loop, Pat Fox, Jason Eldridge, Bryan Hayward, Mike Hutto, and Jim Jewell; Dec minutes were approved. II. Financial Report: 2015 operating costs are running under budget in all major expense categories; Letters to delinquent property owners are in process with our lawyer; Dues statements will go out in late Jan and will include the 1st special assessment payment. III. Committee Reports Architecture: No activity. E-Chatter/Communication: Lynette has been asked by the Board for an estimate for the 55 Chapel Chatters that are mailed to Homeowners. Clubhouse: Plans moving forward to have clubhouse findings report completed for concrete facing problem. Greenbelt: The creek has been partially cleared from the heavy rains and flooding w more work to be done – Chuck did much of the work himself; 80 tons of stone have been laid on the creek bank to prevent erosion but more will be needed; 39 more stumps have been cleared as part of the ash tree removal project and clean-up; Mower to be repaired early Spring; New trees to be planted this Spring and Fall Lake: The annual maintenance contract has been renewed Pool: No report
Security & Crime Watch: The scheduled Crime Watch meeting has taken place by now; Ongoing homeowner incidents were discussed.
new 911 technology:
IV. Old Business: New directories have been distributed – special thanks to Kathy Dryer
Joe: Hey! U up? Ron: Yep Y? Joe: Got a real creep outside Ron: YGTBK Joe: No. Shud I call 911 and give em the 411? Ron: No. TXT TTYL Joe: :-( Communication has certainly changed in the past few years. For those of us who remember when Reagan was president, not to mention remembering the news from Dealey Plaza, the exchange above nearly brings tears to the eyes, but it is common place among the younger generation today. Ok, I admit that texting has become an efficient and quick tool that even I use on a regular basis. And I suppose that it was inevitable that police dispatch would adapt to the technology of the day, and they have, but when should we text 911 instead of calling? The answer quite simply is, almost never!
V. New Business: No new business.
THANK YOU! The Chapel Glen Board of Directors would like to express our appreciation to Spot Free Carpet Cleaning (2712890) for the complimentary carpet cleaning work at the Clubhouse in January 2016. Brandon and Mike Hammersley offer this service to Chapel Glen Community Clubhouse. Thank you Mike and Brandon!
safety & security:
KIDS PLAYING ON ICE Earlier in January a report came in that children were playing on the ice in the creek. Should the ice have broken, they could have been injured or worse. Parents are encouraged to share with their children the dangers of playing on an icy creek or pond.
CAR BREAK-INS Some residents reported that they left their cars unlocked overnight and thieves broke in and stole all of the items in their gloveboxes. It goes without saying that residents should double check that their cars are locked when unattended.
NEW IN HOME TECH Have you heard of the newest security to hit the market called RING? This video doorbell lets you see who is at the door and to communicate with them from anywhere in the world. With video cameras that let you address anyone in your yard at any time of day, you can rest securely knowing you can keep an eye on your house 24/7. For details visit www.ring.com.
QUICK REMINDER ON NEW PROTOCOLS
ithout a doubt, there are times when a text to 911 would be W appropriate, but the rule should be call when you can and text if you must. There are several problems with texting 911. First, your cell phone does not supply the dispatcher with your location. Your home telephone automatically links your address and so even if you can’t talk, the dispatcher gets your address. This does not happen from a cell phone. Secondly, the dispatcher cannot judge your emotions and inflections from a text. Thirdly, for emergency communication, texting is much slower and more cumbersome than speaking. I f you have an emergency medical situation that prevents you from speaking, a text to 911 would certainly be appropriate. If you are awakened to find someone in your house and it would be dangerous to let the intruder know you are there, by all means text 911. Under nearly any other circumstance, calling would be much better. I f you must text, remember these simple rules. (1) In your first text message, make sure to include your name and complete address. (2) Always spell everything out completely and never use abbreviations. (3) Keep your phone close by for dispatch will be answering and you will need to keep the conversation going. IOW (In other words), if you need 911, CALL IF YOU CAN AND TEXT IF YOU MUST. ntil next month, stay aware, get to know your neighbors, attend the U Crime Watch meeting Feb. 9 at 6:00 and if you remember the news from Dealey Plaza, MMHA2U OM. Written by: Jim Jewell, Security Crime Watch Coordinator & Board Member
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2016 recycle challenge:
JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND BECOME A BETTER RECYCLER! When we first moved to the neighborhood in 2009, we wanted to make sure that we could recycle as much of our waste as possible. Our neighborhood is the epitome of green living, and we want to keep our environment that way. No one wants to needlessly throw glass, plastic and metal back into the environment when we could be re-using it. We looked at Ray’s Trash and one tiny orange tote wasn’t enough. We struggled taking entire truckloads of recyclables to the overflowing bins at Kroger’s. The best option ultimately came from Republic Services: Approximately $6/month (billed quarterly) for a 95-gallon container (exactly the same as our new, blue trash bins). Plus, it was co-mingle: glass, cardboard, metal, paper, plastic - we didn’t have to sort anything. Now, we only fill one full trash can per month (if that) and have our recycle bin emptied every other week. We know some of you take your trash to the recycling bins around town - great job at being stewards of the environment! For those who don’t, we’d like to encourage you to take the recycle challenge this year and sign up for the recycle bin from Republic Services. Try it for a few months to see how you like it. You’ll save time, energy and likely recycle a considerable amount more than before. You’ll be shocked just how much waste you’ll save from ending up in a landfill. To register, visit http://www.republicservices.com/request-services or call 317-917-7300.
toxic waste:
Perry Township Government Center 4925 S. Shelby St 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am- 2pm (Directions)
NEED TO GET RID OF TOXIC CHEMICALS AND OLD ELECTRONICS?
Spring cleaning is right around the corner, and that makes it a wonderful time for you to gather up your toxic waste and take it to a local ToxDrop location properly dispose of your hazardous chemicals and waste. Residents are limited to disposing of 20 gallons of liquid waste or 75lbs of solid waste per visit. Acceptable items to dispose include everything from elemental mercury and toilet bowl cleaner to printers and televisions. A complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items are available at www.indy.gov/ toxdrop. Chemicals are listed on this page. Click on “eCycling” for a list of electronics accepted.
Traders Point Collection Facility 7550 N. Lafayette Rd 1st Saturday of each month, 9am- 2pm (Directions) The ToxDrop sites are closed on the fourth and fifth Saturday of the month and all major holidays. The act of improperly disposing of household hazardous waste (HHW) and eScrap items, including leaving them at the ToxDrop sites outside of the noted hours of operation, is considered illegal dumping. Throughout the year, ToxDrop sponsors partners with community organizations to host ToxAway and/or eScrap events as the budget allows. This year join us for ToxAway Day with Butler University.
LOCATION & TIMES:
West Street Collection Facility 1725 West Street, Bldg. 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am- 11am
You may also find recycling drop off locations near you at http://www.indianarecycling.org/ecopoint/ which will allow you to search by zip code and materials.
IMPD Training Facility (located near Superior Court 13) 9049 E. 10th St 3rd Saturday of each month, 9am- 2pm 4
nature notes:
BIRDS OF CHAPEL GLEN Winter is a great time to watch birds around the Glen. They are easier to see when feeders are full and the leaves are off the trees. Lots of birds visit central Indiana. Most are here year round but a few are only found in the summer or winter. Listed below are the more common ones seen in the Greenbelt and or around the Chapel Glen Neighborhood over the past few years. For those interested in learning to identify the more common birds, there is a small pocket sized Golden Guide called simply “Birds” that is great for beginners. I like it because it fits neatly in most pants pockets. YEAR ROUND RESIDENTS • American Crow • American Robin • Barred Owl
• Brown Headed Cowbird • Blue Jay • Canada Goose • Carolina Chickadee • Carolina Wren • Cedar Waxwing • Common Grackle • Downy Woodpecker • European Starling • Hairy Woodpecker • Hawks-Various • House Finch • House Sparrow • Mallard Duck • Mourning Dove • Northern Cardinal • Northern Flicker • Pileated Woodpecker • Red Bellied Woodpecker • Rock Dove - Pigeon • Song Sparrow • Tufted Titmouse • White Breasted Nuthatch SUMMER RESIDENTS • Chimney Swift • Chipping Sparrow • Common Nighthawk • Eastern Bluebird • Ruby Throated Hummingbird • Turkey Vulture WINTER RESIDENTS • Tree Sparrow • Dark Eyed Junco By: Bob Eddleman
in touch:
NEXT DOOR CONNECTS COMMUNITIES Did you know that 67% of homeowners feel safer when they know their neighbors; that 93% say it’s important for neighbors to look out for one another; and that 79% of people that use an online neighborhood forum talk with their neighbors in-person at least once a month? That said, have you taken the time to download the Nextdoor app or to sign up your family to receive neighborhood alerts at www.nextdoor.com? With 282 families in Chapel Glen already connected on the app, why not register today? 5
WAYNE TOWNSHIP
library DID YOU KNOW... You can find a complete list of all events at your local Wayne Township Library just by going to www.indypl.org/events/calendar. php? Here are a few events during the month to enjoy. FIRST MONDAY BOOK CLUB Feb 1 - 6:30 p.m. This month’s adult book club will discuss “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. CEO’S LOVE YOUR LIBRARY TOUR Feb 2 - 6 p.m. (Registration Req’d) Learn what the library is doing to better serve the city’s changing population and offer your thoughts on ways the library can do more with library CEO, Jackie Nytes. SNOWY SCIENCE Feb 16 - 10:15 a.m. (Registration Req’d) Preschoolers and an adult are invited for a snow day at the library! They’ll learn how snow is made, explore snowflakes and more. Made possible by RTV6. EBOOK TINKER STATION Feb 28 - 2-4 p.m. Patrons are invited to learn how to select and use eReaders, as well as search and download materials from the Library’s extensive collection of eBooks, audiobooks and digital music. DID YOU KNOW... You can stream movies and videos with your library card? Visit www.indypl.org/ download-or-stream/
food: CSA BUY IN NOW AVAILABLE
with horses and a small tractor and simple techniques using natural fertilizers, cover crops, compost and such like for building soil life the way God created it to be.
WHAT IS CSA? CSA stands for community supported agriculture, and is essentially a partnership between farmers and a local community of consumers. The farmers supply the community with season-long fresh, local produce and the community in turn, supports the farmer by prepaying (at least in part) for the season. CSA members get a reliable, wholesome food source incomparably superior to that available in the grocery store.
WHAT DOES IT COST? For 25 weeks of once per week produce (Season starts mid to late May and extends through October or early November) 1 FULL SHARE (If paid in full by April 1) = $540, If partial payment is made by April 1= $545. After April 1, $552. Enough for a family of four. 1 HALF SHARE (If paid in full by April 1)= $342. If partial payment made by April 1= $345.
CSA members agree to share both the bounty and the risks with the farmers. Through this arrangement people know where their food comes from and how it is grown. In a sense, CSA means food with a farmer’s face on it. In the grocery store you don’t really know how the food is grown, treated or handled, but in a CSA you do and can ask questions directly of the ones involved in each step of the process and can even visit the site of the farm. Produce can be picked up at the farm or delivered to a drop site with a delivery fee.
After April 1=$350. Enough for one to three people. This CSA offers the option of 3 payments: A down payment of $182 for full, and $115 for half shares by April 1. A second payment is due by June 1, and the final payment by July 1. In addition, our CSA pays someone to drive the 55 miles each way to the Fisher farm to go get the produce each week and bring it to Chapel Glen to the pickup site. With our size CSA, that comes to another $100 per family for the 25 week season (could be less if we have more members).
The Blooming Gardens CSA provides agriculture chemical-free, the natural way. Organic agriculture is about finding sustainable methods for accomplishing our goals, and practicing good land stewardship. Samuel Fisher farms
SIGN UP! If interested in learning more or in joining the CSA for 2016, send an email to the organizer for Chapel Glen: Judy Lovchik, jlovchik1@att.net.
quick tips for printing: USING PRINTER SETTINGS TO SAVE INK
With our transition to a bigger, better and more informative newsletter comes with it a few issues from those of you who like to print the newsletter and read it rather than reading it on your computer or mobile device. Here’s a quick tip: when printing, select settings or advanced settings in your printer settings and change to “grayscale” or “black and white” along with “draft quality.” Plus, we archive every single issue for access online at any time so you can refer back to it. https://issuu.com/chapelglen. You can also find a copy of the Chapel Glen section map, new resident form, applications and back issues from the last year. 6
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3 WAKE UP class with Registered Dietitian for fun and fitness. 6 pm. Free for YMCA members.
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5 Lego Club at Brownsburg Library 4:305:30 pm for ages 6-10. Register at tinyurl.com/ FebLegoClub
6 Open Gymnastics at The Flip Zone for ages 6 and up. Register at theflipzone.com
Brownsburg Teen Council at Brownsburg Library 6-7 pm
Chapel Glen Board Meeting 7 pm @ Clubhouse
Hoppy Hour at Skyzone in Plainfield 3 - 5 pm Feb 1 - 26 7 Feeding Time with reptiles and other animals at Earth Discovery Center at Eagle Creek Park 1:30-2 pm 14 BabyFace in Concert at Old National Center 7 pm
21 The Chocolate Slide at the Children’s Museum Jan 23Apr 17
8 Digital Drop-In: Get help with your digital devices and tech questions at Plainfield Library 4-6 pm all ages
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Trivia Tuesdays for grades 6-12 at Plainfield Library 2:30 - 8 pm
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Hendricks Symphonic Orchestra Concert at Avon Middle School North @ 3 pm
Silly Safaris live animal show with Amazon John at Avon-Washington Township Park 6-7:30 pm
11 Girls Night Out at Frazee Gardens. Wine, chocolate, pb, honey, cheese and more 6-8 pm for adults only
12 Daddy Daughter Dance Feb 12-14 at Plainfield Parks and Rec Ctr. 6 - 8 pm register at tinyurl.com/ ZFZXLUF
13 Brownsburg Teen Council at Brownsburg Library 6-7 pm
Meet a Raptor at Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 4-5 pm
18 Adidas Giant Tent Sale; Indiana Motorcycle Expo @ Indiana State Fairgrounds February 18-21
19 Boat, Sport and Travel Show @ Indiana State Fairgrounds February 19-28
20 Danville Winter Festival at Danville South Elementary School 2-5 pm. Details at tinyurl. com/DWFestival
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Manga & Graphic Novel Book Club at Danville Library 6-7:30 pm for teens
Meet a Raptor at Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center 4-5 pm
Hendricks County College and Career Fair at Hendricks County Fairgrounds 6-8 pm
26 Hendricks Symphonic Orchestra Concert at Avon Middle School North @ 7:30 pm
22 Winter Reading Challenge at Danville Library
Danville Chocolate Walk Feb 1-14 (See ad on page 8)
9 10 Chapel Glen Glendora’s Crime Watch Meeting: Meeting Essential Oils 6 pm @ Clubhouse with IMPD’s Paula 7 pm @ Clubhouse Barnes
15 Great Beginnings: Wonderful Ones for one-yearolds at Plainfield Library 10-10:45 am
FREE NIGHT at the Children’s Museum 4-8 pm celebrating Black History Month!
Summer Camp Fair at the Fashion Mall 11 am - 2 pm
FIND EVENTS IN HENDRICKS COUNTY! Looking for stuff to do with your family in Hendricks County? Make sure to sign up for Macaroni Kid for Hendricks County’s weekly email with event ideas, articles and more at hendricks.macaronikid.com
Find Events Around Central Indiana
Events at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds: http://www.4hcomplex.org/calendar Indiana State Fairgrounds Calendar: http://www.in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds/calendar.html Indy’s Child Calendar: https://indyschild.com/indianapolis-family-calendar/ Hendricks County Macaroni Kid Calendar: http://hendricks.macaronikid.com/calendar/ Around Indy (Statewide Events): http://www.aroundindy.com/ Downtown Indy Events: http://www.downtownindy.org/happening-downtown/
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summer plans:
connect:
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