Eagle Nest Blog

Eagle Nest residents need to be on the lookout for a brown grapevine deer that was taken this week from the front yard of a home on Sandpiper Court. The yard ornament had a wreath around its neck and has been part of the family's holiday tradition for the past 25 years. If you see the deer or have any information about its whereabouts, please call the owner at 842-5033.

The minutes from last month's Eagle Nest Property Owners Association are now posted on the blog. Just click on the "Board minutes and notes" tab on the right side of this page. As always, resident feedback and suggestions are welcome. You can find the appropriate key contact information on our blog, also on the right side labeled "Key contacts."

It's that time of year again -- unwanted solicitations from home-repair companies pushing their services and products, from window replacement and tree removal to lawn care to painting. Although "No soliciting" signs are posted at Eagle Nest's entrances, such signage is not legally binding unless it is displayed on an individual homeowner's property. Violations of such postings are grounds for civil complaints, and continued unwanted calls should be reported to the Better Business Bureau, too. Unfortunately, several companies have consistently disregarded our neighborhood's anti-solicitation policy, namely White Oak Construction of Indianapolis. There are others, of course, but the Eagle Nest Property Owners Association board encourages all residents to avoid doing business with White Oak or any other entity that comes to your door uninvited. The board encourages Eagle Nest residents to do business only with entities that respect our neighborhood's pol

It's been quiet on the crime front in Eagle Nest, knock on wood, but a recent posting in the BRAG Crime Watch proves residents must remain cautious. Following is an edited version of a posting by a Castle Cove neighborhood resident living near Cove Trace and Bayview Point: "My son's truck had the passenger side window busted out, and his stereo system, iPod and a TV monitor were ripped out, as well as other personal items. The theft happened sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday (11/9) and 6 a.m. Thursday (11/10). ... The window had one puncture hole so it looked like (the thieves) knew what they were doing. Keep your eyes open for people looking around who don't belong here. It's getting closer to the holidays, and that is when thefts seem to rise." Indeed. But common sense should prevail: > Don't leave vehicles unlocked or windows or sunroofs open. > Don't leave valuables in vehicles, and if you do be sure to conceal them. > Keep your ve

If you're an Eagle Nest resident, you know this time of year means raking leaves -- even if you don't have any big trees in your yard! Through Dec. 2, the City of Indianapolis will continue its weekly curbside leaf pickups. Residents are allowed to put out a maximum of 40 bags (plastic or paper) per week. Bags should weigh no more than 40 pounds. Noelle Malatestinic, the neighborhood's liaison to Mayor Greg Ballard's office, said bags should be stacked at least 3 1/2 five feet away from garbage cans or recycling carts. Further, leaves need to be in bags. Pickup crews will not accept garbage cans filled with unbagged leaves. If you use the large paper lawn bags, be sure to check the weather forecast before leaving them out overnight. Paper bags tend to lose their integrity in rain, resulting in breakage -- and garbage haulers don't alway pick up after such messes. Questions? Contact the Noelle at (317) 327-5580, or check the city's website at www.indy.gov

Ever wonder what goes on at the ENPOA board meetings? Residents are welcome to attend any board meeting, held the third Wednesday of each month. The first 15 minutes of any meeting are reserved to hear residents' concerns, complaints and suggestions. A courtesy RSVP to President Don Rosen would be appreciated, however. Don's contact information is listed under the "Key contacts" section at right. Minutes from the Oct. 28, 2011, meeting are posted at right under the "Board minutes and notes" toggle.

Residents in the 7900 block of Teel Way recently several kids shooting BB guns around a homeowner's property and their place residence. While owning a BB gun or using one is not illegal, pointing such weapons at residents or pets can be misconstrued as threatening and have terrible consequences. To illustrate, consider: It's sunset. You're a registered gun owner with a license to carry. You're walking your dog and go by a house where a pre-teen is playing with a BB gun. You notice that he clearly points the weapon at you, "sighting" you as if he were preparing to shoot. It catches you off guard, and you respond. You pull your weapon and fire to defend yourself. Serious injury or death occurs. That's not the type of neighbors we want to be or the kind of neighborhood we want, either. The ENPOA Board ask parents of children who own or use BB guns to do so responsibly. Such weapons should not be aimed at anyone for obvious safety reasons -- for both the c

Eagle Nest resident Terry Siegel, 7825 Shrike Court, would like the neighborhood's help in finding her missing cat "Sadie". The small, long-haired all black pet slipped out of her house on Saturday, Aug. 27, and hasn't been seen since. The cat is declawed and very friendly and affectionate, Terry says. The cat usually stays around the house when she gets out, Terry added, but likely wandered off or was picked up. If you have any information or have seen a cat matching Sadie's description, please call Terry at 997-3786.

Sometime late Friday, Aug. 26, or early Saturday morning, Aug. 27, vandals spraypainted graffiti on the Eagle Nest clubhouse, defacing the front doors, the south side wall and a concrete barrier wall near the baby pool. A police report has been filed and photos were taken; the city’s gang unit will be notified in case there is any connection, police say. Pool Manager Susan Anderson and Clubhouse manager Carolyn Goldenetz are working to clean up the mess. Susan was able to powerwash off some of the more vulgar portions, and Carolyn is working to contact the ENPOA painter to assess and address the situation. Anyone with information about this is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS (8477). Police say callers can remain anonymous. Any member of the Eagle Nest board would be happy to get tips, too. For the past several months, the ENPOA board has been researching the possibility of installing four internet-accessible security cameras with recording devices at the cl

That's right -- you can "advertise" your garage sale on the Eagle Nest web site FREE! The only catches: You have to be a resident of the neighborhood, and no commercial ventures will be promoted. Simply send an email to scottthien@comcast.net and it'll be posted under the "Resident services/garage sales" tab on the right side of this page. Be sure to include your name, address, date and hours of the sale, and highlight any specialty items that will be available for purchase.

Three new ENPOA board members were elected this month during the board's regular meeting at the clubhouse. They are Jason Herche, Mike Lathrop and Billie Sagers. All three begin their terms in July, at the board's next meeting on July 20. Their contact info will be updated at that time. They replace outgoing President Harry Riebe, who served on the board for the past four years; director Dave Skinner, who served for the past six years; and director Sandra Kuhn, who served for the past four years. We thank Harry, Dave and Sandra for their time, expertise and commitment to the neighborhood. Don Rosen, who served as vice president under Harry, was nominated and elected to succeed him as president. Three positions will be up for election in June 2012. All residents in good standing are welcome and encouraged to run. Following are quick bios provided by the new board members: JASON HERCHE: I live on White Dove Drive and have been an Eagle Nest resident since 2005. I went t

Eagle Nest pet owners love their animals, but not all residents are fans of what these furry friends leave behind. Dog poop is undesirable in any neighborhood – it’s smelly, unsightly and damages lawns over time. And it’s no fun after you step in it. Your ENPOA board reminds residents about the importance of being good neighbors and cleaning up after your pet. It’s a courtesy thing, shows respect and sets a good example for pet owners. It’s an issue of sanitation and health, too. Really. Dogs harbor in their guts disease-causing bacteria that can make people sick: coliform bacteria, a group that includes E. coli, a bacterium that can cause disease; and fecal coliform bacteria, which spread through feces. Dogs also carry salmonella and giardia. The result? Kids playing in fouled yards could contract unsavory diseases. Dog poop tracked into your house could expose your family and friends to serious health risks. That’s why it’s important to clean up after your pet. Sadly, too few d

Do you have a non-commercial neighborhood service or garage sale you would like to tout? You friendly neighborhood blog site would like to know. Send an email to scottthien@comcast.net with information about what you have to offer and it'll be listed under the "Resident services" and "Upcoming events" tabs on the right side of this page. For example, one resident currently is looking to organize a play group for her 4-year-old son (see "Resident services" for more info). Another resident recently listed for sale a child car seat and stroller. Our neighborhood site would be the perfect place to list teenagers' lawnmowing or babysitting services, too. Disclaimer: Eagle Nest and its blog site neither take responsibility nor make recommendations for listings, only that listings come from residents and are intended for residents.

Residents of the nearby Castleton Farms Condos reported that as many as nine cars were broken into or invaded on the evening of Wednesday, May 23, according to an email from the Crime Watch Coordinator for BRAG. All of the vehicles were parked in driveways, and most of them were locked. The affected properties were all in the eastern part of the neighborhood. Some but not all of the homes had outside lights on. Indianapolis metropolitan police were notified about the breakins, according to the BRAG email.

The Eagle Nest Pool opened for the 2011 season on Saturday, May 28. Be sure to familiarize yourself and your children with the pool rules, hours of operation, key contacts, etc., under the "Pool info, manager" tab on the right side of this homepage. Also, be sure to read the profile of Susan Anderson, ENPOA's new pool manager. Scroll down on this web page to see her story. Happy swimming!

Just in time for the upcoming pool season, ENPOA has hired a Lawrence North High School assistant coach as the neighborhood’s new pool manager. Susan Anderson, a longtime Northeastside resident with more than 23 years of pool experience in two states, will replace Mike Penrose, who resigned earlier this year for personal reasons. As part of his outgoing duties, Mike has graciously offered to advise Susan on the Eagle Nest clubhouse’s pool operations, mechanics and pool products. Highlights of Susan’s credentials and experience: > Since 2010, Susan has been an assistant swim coach Lawrence North High School. > Since 2003, Susan has been Lawrence Swim Team’s (LST) developmental swim coach, charged with coordinating and implementing daily practices; developing motivational strategies; monitoring and tracking swimmers’ progress; and working with parents and coaches to develop the club and community relations. > Since 2007, Susan has been LN’s lifeguard coordinat

Looking for a new exercise outlet? Into tennis but looking for a new twist? Try your hand at pickle ball – a cross between racketball, tennis and ping-pong. The neighboring Castle Cove subdivision is inviting interested Eagle Nest residents to join its pickle ball group. The game is played with partners on tennis courts, using smaller boundary lines, a waffle ball and hard paddles. Equipment would be provided for new players. Participation is free. “The game has become a great success with seniors, but is also being played in many schools,” said Carol Lathrop, Castle Cove resident and pickle ball fan. “Pickle ball provides good exercise, a way to have fun and meet new people. Most people who try the game become hooked on it after the first session. As in any sport, your skill level will increase as you play.” The Castle Cove pickle ball group plays Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the subdivision’s tennis courts, located at 8220 Lake Point Court (Castle Cove is on the south sid

Two men armed with a gun robbed a woman of her purse Thursday morning, April 28, in the parking lot of the Lawrence Library, 7898 Hauge Road. Following is an account from the victim, provided by BRAG (Binford Redevelopment and Growth group): "About 11 a.m., I stepped out of my car in the parking lot of the Lawrence branch of the public library on Hague Road and was accosted by two men, one of whom was pointing a gun at me. The other was pulling my purse off my shoulder and shouting "give me the purse". I saw the gun, let go of the purse, and they ran into the neighborhood north of the library. They were both African-American men, and appeared to be young - maybe around 20. They were both thin to medium build although their loose clothes made it difficult to be certain. They both wore baseball caps. The taller one was around 6'1" and wore a tan, leather-like jacket, no fringe, with an embossed design that covered most of the back of the jacket. The shor

Be sure to check the "Crime and police reports" toggle in the right rail of website content categories. New items are added as they become available from area police agencies and neighborhood crime-watch groups. Please email all crime-related information to Eagle Nest editor Scott Thien at scottthien@comcast.net You also can view a map of real-time police and emergency runs across Marion County at http://www.indystar.com/911

Welcome to the electronic version of the Eagle Eye , the newsletter of the Eagle Nest Property Owners Association. You'll want to bookmark this page, because eventually it will replace the hard copy version delivered to your home. Why? The ENPOA board is looking for cost efficiencies to save you money, and increased use of the Internet is among the ways. For those without Internet access, highlights will be copied and made available at the clubhouse. This site is still in development, however, so feel free to contact board member Scott Thien at 902-3103 if you have suggestions. Happy reading!

Effective Jan. 1, 2011, the state of Indiana has made it illegal to dump televisions, computers, printers and other electronics into the state's landfills or to incinerate them. Such items no longer will be picked up by trash haulers, but Eagle Nest residents (actually, all Marion County residents) can dispose of unwanted electronics at no charge at the following locations: Belmont Avenue Collection Facility, 2700 S. Belmont Ave., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; IMPD Training Facility, 9049 E. 10th St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month; Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays; Traders Point Collection Facility, 7550 N. Lafayette Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays. More information is available on the web at www.sustainindy.org/toxdrop or call 327-4TOX (327-4869).