GREENBELT WILDFLOWERS
Learn all about Red Trillium and Toadshade
CYBERBULLYING
What is a cyber bully and how can you protect your children from them?
COVENANTS
Learn all about pool covenants for your family, pool badges and hours.
A publication for the Chapel Glen Community by Chapel Glen Inc.
chapel glen THE
CHATTER APRIL 2016
meetings:
COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR CHAPEL GLEN RESIDENTS Crime Watch Meeting: WHEN: April 12 at 6 pm WHERE: Clubhouse
pool badges:
Glendoras Meeting:
Requests for new pool badges or replacement badges should be sent to Tara Becsey via email (tlbecsey@aol. com). A replacement badge costs $3.
Chapel Glen Greenbelt Clean Up:
WHEN: April 13 at 7 pm WHERE: Clubhouse
GET YOUR PASSES SOON!
WHEN: April 9 from 9 am - 1 pm WHERE: Meet at clubhouse
If you are new to the neighborhood or need badges for additional family members, you will need to provide documentation of residency. Please send your request to Tara and, after the management team has been hired, you will be contacted by a manager.
Chapel Glen Community Sale: It’s time for the Chapel Glen Community Garage Sale! Get your spring cleaning started! WHEN: April 8-9 TIME: 8 am - 4 pm
For information on pool rules, see your Chapel Glen Directory. Some covenants have been included in this issue of the Chapel Chatter.
“Any Book” Book Club: Email lyndseye225@gmail.com to sign up.
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&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
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.
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
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
CHAPEL GLEN, INC. - MAR 1, 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
I. Meeting called to Order by Chuck Carufel, Pres; Members present: Jason Eldridge, Jeff Loop, Jim Jewell, Pat Fox, and Mike Hutto – February minutes were approved II. Financial Report: Creek dredging and tractor repair have been paid III. Committee Reports Architecture: Request for a hot tub was approved Chapel Chatter: Need cost estimate for mailing hard copy Chapel Chatters Clubhouse: 5 rentals and 9 complimentary usages planned for March; Normal maintenance and cleaning; Engr study of the concrete facing repair remains in progress Greenbelt: Creek was dredged in Jan and drainage was improved; Tractor was repaired and ready to go for 2016; Annual clean-up day will be April 9 with notices in CGHOA and NextDoor; Ad-hoc clean-up sessions are also needed as weather permits Lake: No report
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
minutes:
Tara Becsey: 317-271-4258
www.issuu.com/chapelglen
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Pool: Engr came out to review the pool beam problem and provide a new estimate, updating the quote from 2012; Proposal for a full-time lifeguard Pool Manager position was approved. Security & Crime Watch: Jim Jewell is tracking incidents on a map; Jim will try to gain a better understanding of the officer duties and schedules; Various options for a new non-emer-
gency phone were discussed; Please leave cars and trucks locked when in your driveway. IV. Old Business: V. New Business: The long-term strategic plan for major improvements and repairs was revised and approved based on latest needs and recent progress and cost changes
crime watch: REMINDERS
As warm weather arrives, so will the “Crimes of Opportunity.” Please help us help each other by offering to be a “Section Crime Watch Captain.” If you are interested, please call (or text) Jim Jewell at 317-5906549 or attend the next Crime Watch Meeting on April 12 at 6:00.
PRIZE DRAWING
Those who attend the next Crime Watch meeting will be entered to win a free Pizza!
4-h & flowers: REMINDERS
thank you: BEAUTIFICATION
Thank you to Bob and Pat Eddleman for the donation of 200 tree seedlings to kick-off the restoration of the greenbelt. Also, another thank you goes out to Pat Fox and Charlie McIntyre for planting all of these seedlings.
Wayne Township 4-H offers many free and low cost programs such as workshops, meeting activities, and camps for our 4-H’ers. 4-H flowers will be arriving at the Eddleman’s front yard the last week in April, they have ordered some extra plants so stop by for yours when you see them in the yard. 4-H enrollment is still available to interested first through twelfth graders. Contact Wayne Township 4-H Director Alice Sweeney at 837-5168 for more information.
The seedlings were planted near the creek and residents are asked to please be cautious when walking to avoid damaging them. Each seedling is less than two feet tall and marked with a bright-colored ribbon to help them stand out. It is with your efforts that we continue to make Chapel Glen a beautiful neighborhood in which to live.
YOUR EXPERTISE. YOUR COMMUNITY. Do you have a business, an article about a topic you’re passionate about, or a discount offer to share with other Chapel Glen residents? Email cghoanews@gmail.com with your article, ad, coupon or other information and, when space permits, we’ll share throughout the year with your neighbors. 3
new chapel glen book club: THE ANY BOOK BOOK CLUB & BOOK SWAP If you’ve ever been to a laid back book club, there’s one thing that’s a common thread (other than wine) - everyone is always talking about great books they recently read while nary a word is mentioned about the book of the month. Everyone wants to know the last book you read that changed your life, that made you cry or was superb from beginning to end. And so was born the Any Book Book Club. Several Chapel Glen Residents have expressed interest in joining an Any Book Book Club where residents can get together, have a glass or two of wine and talk about some of their most favorite current reads. This will be a laid back atmosphere, unstructured and open to any discussion. Plus, if you have books you recently read and you want to trade someone for their recent favorite read, you can bring and swap books!
If you’re interested in joining in on this new chapel glen book club, email Lyndsey Eldridge at lyndseye225@gmail.com to sign up!
attention ladies:
GLENDORAS SUGGESTIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
The last Glendoras meeting was very informative with resident, Susan Hawn, sharing information on her massage therapy business with the group. Many members made appointments to address some issues with which Susan was able to assist. The next meeting, April 13 at 7 pm, will feature Chuck Carufel, Chapel Glen Board President, to allow attendees to discuss on a more one-on-one format in regards to neighborhood improvements. Suggestions have included benches, community social events, pool canopies, etc. Attendance is encouraged so that we may discuss and decide how we would like to spend funds raised by the Glendoras on neighborhood improvements. Come make your voice heard! ELECTION REMINDER: Elections will be held in May for the position of President and Vice President of Glendoras. 4
nature notes:
GREENBELT WILDFLOWERS: RED TRILLIUM OR TOADSHADE The spring blooming Red trillium wildflower is found most often under the trees along the south side of Cox Creek near the west end of the Greenbelt. It is being impacted by the invasive Winter Creeper and Vinca plants. All Trillium species are rhizomatous herbs with unbranched stems, and have leaves in a single whorl of three just below the solitary flower. Red trillium, also known as Stinking Benjamin, has one nodding flower, with an unpleasant odor, rising on a stalk above the leaves. A good community service project for a Scout, 4-H’er or other person would be to clear away the invasives around each grouping of trillium. Hint Hint!! Red trillium is found in rich, moist woods from Manitoba, Canada east to Nova Scotia, south to Georgia and Alabama, and north to Illinois and Michigan. It’s hard to believe that this beautiful, dainty, maroon flower of the forest understory could have a nickname like “stinking Benjamin,” but it does. In fact, this native plant has a number of different common names, all of which reveal valuable information about the plant’s nature. “Wake robin,” for instance, describes the plant’s maroon flowers blooming early in the spring, like red-breasted robins returning from their wintering grounds. “Birthroot” was coined because Native Americans used a tea brewed from the roots to induce labor and, yes, “stinking Benjamin” refers to the flower’s unpleasant odor. The flowers are pollinated most often by flies attracted to the foul scent. The flower then forms a fleshy berry like dark maroon seed capsule. The many seeds are distributed primarily by ants and small mammals like chipmunks. Trillium plants of different colored flowers are also found. The Giant White Flowered Trillium is the state flower of Ohio. Yellow flowering species are also found in the US. We only have the Red Trillium in the Greenbelt. By: Bob Eddleman 5
WAYNE TOWNSHIP
library 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 couple of events during the month to enjoy.
2016 COOKING WORKSHOP SERIES: RULES OF THE ROAD
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Age Level: Adults Learn 10 easy to remember tips for better health based on good science during a presentation by Nutrition Services of the Marion County Health Department.
TEEN MYSTERY: A MURDEROUS MELODRAMA
Saturday, April 16, 2016 6:30 pm Age Level: School Age (6-11), Teen (1217) Young people and teens ages 10-17 are invited to celebrate National Library Week and participate in an evening of mystery. They’ll investigate if their hero met his tragic end at the hands of a dastardly villain. Refreshments will be provided and prizes awarded for the winning team. DID YOU KNOW... You can download thousands of ebooks and magazines with your library card? www.indypl.org/download-or-stream
cyberbullying:
ful experience. Some youth who cyberbully: • Pretend they are other people online to trick others • Spread lies and rumors about victims • Post pictures of victims without their consent
WHAT IS IT?
This article, provided to us by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Southwest District, is a great conversation starter with your children on the topic of cyberbullying.
When teens were asked why they think others cyberbully, 81% said that cyberbullies think it’s funny. Other tens believe that youths who cyberbully: • Don’t think it’s a big deal • Don’t think about the consequences • Are encouraged by friends • Think everybody cyberbullies • Think they won’t get caught!
If you’re like most teenagers, you spend a lot of time on a cell phone or instant messenger chatting with friends and uploading photos, videos and music to websites. You may have online friends whom you’ve never met in person, with who you play games and exchange messages. Teens’ lives exist in a variety of places such as school hallways, part-time jobs, and friends’ houses.
WHAT CAN I DO TO STAY CYBER-SAFE? Remember that the Internet is accessed by millions of people all over the world, not just your friends and family. While many Internet users are friendly some may want to hurt you. Below are some ways to stay cyber-safe. • Never post or share your personal information online (this includes your full name, address, telephone number, school name, parent’s names, credit card number, or Social Security number) or your friends’ personal information. • Never share your Internet passwords with anyone, except your parents. • Never meet anyone face-to-face whom you only know online. • Talk to your parents about what you do online!
Now many teens also have lives on the Internet. And bullying has followed teens online. Online bullying, called cyberbullying, happens when teens use the Internet, cell phones or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person. Cyberbullying is a problem that affects almost half of all American teens. Whether you’ve been a victim of cyberbullying, know someone who has been cyberbullied, or have even cyberbullied yourself, there are steps you and your friends can take to stop cyberbullying and stay cyber-safe.
HOW ARE TEENS CYBER BULLIED? Being a victim of cyberbullying can be a common and pain-
wild wednesday: STREET LEGAL DRAG RACES AT LUCAS OIL RACEWAY You can hear the sounds every fall, but did you know that every Wednesday you can go watch street legal and race car test & tune at the Lucas Oil Raceway right around the corner? Every Wednesday starting April 6 and ending October 19, Wild Wednesday will be featuring Brownsburg NAPA Trackside Cruise-In. Cost for spectators is only $5, kids 12 and under are free. Enter the Main Gate from U.S. Hwy 136 (Crawfordsville Road). Pit Gate Opens at 5:00 PM EDT. Racing Begins at 5:30 PM. Visit http://www.lucasoilraceway.com for complete details. Do you have a car you’d like to try out on the track? Visit http://www.lucasoilraceway.com/events/2016/ wild-wednesday-presented-by-indyrpm/ for complete details on how to enter! 6
swim team:
CHAPEL GLEN
covenants
pool guests: JOIN THE CHAPEL GLEN SWIM TEAM Chapel Glen Summer Swim Season is just around the corner! Registration for swim team and swim lessons are available via the link www.teamunify.com/reccfcgst Registration for returning swimmers and residents will open on May 1st. Registration for non-residents opens May 8th. Swimsuits will be available for sizing after registration opens. Please sign up for at least 3 volunteer positions when registering. Please share the website link with anyone you know who may be interested. Questions? Contact Michele Hernly at kmhernly@sbcglobal.net.
A daily guest pass must be purchased for each guest. A Chapel Glen Resident child age 12 or older may purchase the guest pass(es) with permission of the Chapel Glen Club member. It will be assumed that the resident child purchasing the pass has permission unless the Chapel Glen Club member notifies the pool staff otherwise. The Chapel Glen Club member will have the ultimate responsibility for the conduct of the guest(s). Chapel Glen residents under the age of 18 are limited to 3 guests at a time. Chapel Glen residents age 18 or older may have unlimited guests. If the resident wishes to have more than 10 guests, prior notice and approval from a pool committee member or manager must be obtained so that adequate staffing can be scheduled. Adult Guests: A Chapel Glen Club member must obtain prior approval from a member of the pool committee before an adult guest, 21 years of age or older, can be admitted to the pool without the presence of the Chapel Glen Club member. This will be allowed under limited circumstances. The member of the pool committee will inform the pool staff of the request and approval. The guest will be required to pay for admittance and the Chapel Glen Club member will bear the ultimate responsibility for that guest. There is no charge for grandchildren of homeowners to use the pool facilities. Those using the pool on a regular basis will need to have their own pool badges. For purposes of these pool rules and regulations, grandchildren of Chapel Glen Club Members are treated the same as resident children. Chapel Glen Club members may purchase a summer family pass for their adult children who do not live in Chapel Glen but visit on a regular basis. A Chapel Glen Club member may also purchase a summer pass for a caregiver who brings members’ children to the pool
pool hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 8:30 pm; Friday: 11 am - 9 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm; Holidays: 10 am - 8:30 pm. *The hours listed above are the regular hours during swim team season; before and after swim team season, the pool will open 10 am on Monday - Friday. Depending upon the availability of adequate pool staff and pool usage, hours may be shortened during the opening weeks of the pool and at the end of the season. Revised pool hours will be posted at the pool. Pool will be closed when air temperature is less than 70 degrees. 7
4-H Flower Sale Order Form In addition to the usual Seed Geraniums Wayne Township 4-H now has four other flowering plants the help beautify our yards, flower beds and containers. These plants shown below come in 6 inch containers and are ready to go to work for you.
Zonal Geranium
Dahlia
Gerber Daisy
Wave Petunia
Zonal Geraniums mature at 12 to 14 inches tall and have a 12 to 14 inch spread. They are grown from cuttings and are stronger stemmed and bushier than the traditional bedding geraniums. Dahlias mature at 15 to 20 inches tall and have a 12 to 20 inch spread. They are a stunning flowering plant that fits nicely in any garden mix. Gerber Daisies grow to 12 inches with an 8 inch spread and works best in containers, beds or borders. Wave Petunias reach 8 to 12 inches tall and spread profusely. Each plant will spread to 30 inches or more. They are great for hanging baskets as well. Number of Plants @ $5.00 Each Zonal Geranium _____ RED _____PINK _____ VIOLET _____ WHITE Wave Petunia _____PINK ______PURPLE ______ BLUE Gerber Daisy _______ Assorted Colors Dahlia ______ Assorted Colors Name ___________________________ Address _________________________ Total Plants @ $5.00 each ____= $______ Make Checks payable to WAYNE TOWNSHIP 4-H. Return order form to Pat Eddleman, 8729 Chapel Glen Drive.
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MAKE CHAPEL GLEN SHINE Order
4-H Geraniums (Seed Geraniums) COLORS
RED WHITE PINK SALMON VIOLET Mail the order form below with a check made payable to: WAYNE TOWNSHIP 4-H To Pat Eddleman – 8729 Chapel Glen Drive – Indianapolis, IN 46234
$1.50 per plant Questions ???? Call Pat at 271 – 4413 Prepaid plants will be delivered in late April or you can pick them up at 8729 Chapel Glen Drive any time after you see them in our yard. Orders need to be placed by April 15th to insure color Minimum Order for Delivery is 15 Plants ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ORDER FORM
_____RED _____ WHITE _____ PINK _____ SALMON ____VIOLET Name ____________________________ Phone _______________ Address ________________________________________________ ___I will pick up my plants when I see them in your yard.
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Send your suggestions to cghoanews@gmail.com!
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Want to join an “Any Book” Book Club with a Book Swap? Email lyndseye225@gmail.com or show your interest on the message found on the NextDoor App.
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10 Indiana Pacers NBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse at 6 pm
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It’s National Kite Month...get out in that wind and fly one today!
Chapel Glen Board of Directors Meeting at 7 pm in Clubhouse
Wild Wednesdays at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 5:30. $5/adults; kids 12 and under free
Latin Dance Party at the Jazz Kitchen starts at 9 pm
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Indiana Trivia Night at Sun King Brewing at 5:30 pm
Crime Watch Meeting in Clubhouse @ 6 pm with prize drawing for those attending!
Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field at 7:05 pm SEASON OPENER
4th Annual Arts Gala: Perspective art sale at Plainfield / Guilford Twp Library Apr 15-17
Native Plant Sale at Sodalis Nature Park from 9 am - 1 pm
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2nd Annual Indianapolis Space Day at Ben Davis High School AT 5 PM
Wild Wednesdays at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 5:30. $5/adults; kids 12 and under free
Arbor Day Free Seedling Giveaway at the Danville Athletic Club visit www. danvilleindiana.org/ parks for details
Hoosier Antiques Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday 10-5/10-4
Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars at Serendipity in Duke Center at The Shoppes at Perry Crossing. Doors open at 5:30 pm
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Danville Downhill Derby at Ellis Park and Gill Family Aquatic Center Apr 29 May 1
Healthy Kids Day at Hendricks Regional Health YMCA from 10 - 1 pm
Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field AT 7:05 PM
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Create a Mother’s Day Heart Paperweight Workshop 12 PM-2 PM email Lisa@hotblownglass. com for details
It’s National Red Hat Society Day!
Job News Indy Job Fair at the State Fairgrounds at 10 am
Glendoras Meeting at 7 pm in Clubhouse
Live Student Concert at the Univ of Indy (UIndy African Drum Ensemble) 7:30 pm
Find Events Around Central Indiana
Avon Tri Kappa Spring Boutique Bingo at Hendricks Co Fairgrounds 6 - 9 pm
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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April is National Poetry Month Check with your Wayne Township Library for Events!
Chapel Glen Community Sale April 8 - 9
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