Eagle Nest Blog

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...