S O M M E R W O O D O F N O B L E S V I L L E

Sommerwood’s Monthly Community Newsletter

The

August 2009 Sommerwood

of Noblesville

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect ~ It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.

SWHOA August Meeting

Association meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise stated. The next meeting of

the SWHOA will be held on

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 7pm at the home of TBA. (Contact any board member for TBA.)

Everyone is WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

Pool Information

Swim Hours: 9 am—9 pm Please remember that no lifeguard is on duty—

swim at your own risk.

The Pool will close after Labor Day Weekend.

Have a Safe and Fun-Filled summer!

Report any misconduct or vandalism!

Back to School

Tuesday

August 11, 2009

School Bus Schedules

School is starting earlier this year and children will be once

again heading for the bus stops. Please take a moment to

instruct them about being careful while walking to the stops

and waiting for the bus. On your way out, be cautious and

SLOW DOWN. Bus schedules will be posted at the front

door of each school, online at noblesvilleschools.org or call

773-7203. (See article “School News” for further updates!)

. . . and join us for a fundraiser being held for

Tony Feller!

Tony has been diligently fighting cancer for the past five years and recently left with his wife, Crystal, for Germany for another round of treatments. His journey can be followed on his website at http://www.tonyfellerfund.com/. His family, friends and neighbors will be holding a fundraiser to help defer the monetary costs for these treatments and travel, which are very costly. Please join us on . . . When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 Where: Mudsocks Grill Time: 7p—10p Cover Charge: $20 per person

T-shirts will be on sale for $10 and raffle tickets will be sold for large prize items.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made to Tony's fund in lieu of attending the event. Checks can be made payable to:

"Feller Treatment Fund"

c/o Irwin Union Bank 751 City Center Drive

Carmel, IN 46032

Thank you!

Sommerwood Board of Directors

190 + 4 Homesteads

President John Burnham 14921 Windsor Lane jdburnham64@gmail.com 317-945-4401

Vice President Eric Blankenship 14950 Rosebud Drive blankenship20@yahoo.com 317-727-5798

Secretary Jeff Voegele 14885 Windsor Lane jvoegele@saleslinkco.com 317-774-0873

Treasurer Dion Norris 14939 Windsor Lane dion.norris@color-box.com 317-774-9803

At Large

Kevin Shellcroft kshellcr@sbcglobal.net 317-770-9816

Property Manager Tom Fernandez Four Seasons Property Management PO Box 498 Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-846-3687 Fax: 317-324-4044 tfernandez@indy.rr.com

Pool Gary (Gerry) Porter 317-702-3008 gerry_porter@mail.nobl.k12.in.us

Social Committee Coordinator Lynne Norris macynorris@ yahoo.com 317-774-9803

Architectural Review Board Responsible for reviewing requests for architectural changes and presenting recommendations to the board. Obtain and submit your ARB form to the property manager.

SWHOA Website sommerwood.com Webmaster: Chris Haynes

Sommerwood Homeowners’ Association P.O. Box 498 Fishers, IN 46038

Desktop Publisher/Advertising Christine Earley 317-696-5395 Cell 317-773-7921 Home cmearley@comcast.net marketingadworks@comcast.net

SWHOA Website ~ sommerwood.com

SOMMERWOOD HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

SOMMERWOOD’S MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2009

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

7pm

The home of Craig and Rhonda Roberts

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

President: John Burnham

Vice-President: Eric Blankenship

Treasurer: Dion Norris

At Large: Kevin Shellcroft

Property Manager: Tom Fernandez

Guests: Craig and Rhoda Roberts

Shaena Smith,

Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District

The meeting was called to order at 7:18 PM.

Old Business

8891 Fence Repair – Tom Fernandez received a quote of $700 to repair the missing

section of fence. The owner has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. John Burnham

moved that the SWHOA have the fence repaired and that a lien be filed against the

property. The motion was 2nd by Kevin Shellcroft. The motion was approved by

unanimous vote.

8950 Sommerwood Drive Basketball Court – Tom Fernandez will advise the owner that

some type of landscaping should be provided that will screen view of the basketball

court from adjacent neighbors’ homes. The exact method for achieving the screen will

be left to the owner. However, the plans will have to be submitted and approved by the

Architectural Committee.

14854 Rosebud Jet Skis in Driveway – Tom Fernandez will have a letter drafted by an

attorney advising that the jet skis are in violation of the SWHOA covenants and that

they need to moved or the SWHOA will seek a court order requiring their removal and

the homeowner will be responsible for any attorney or court cost incurred by the

SWHOA should this action become necessary.

Entrance Lighting Repairs/Upgrades – One quote was received from Mr. Electric for

$18,591 for repair and upgrade of the lighting at both entrances. Tom Fernandez was

waiting on two additional quotes. It was agreed that the matter should be tabled until

the other quotes are received.

Other Business Shaena Smith, Urban Conservationist with the Hamilton County Soil & Water

Conservation District spoke to the group about the District’s Backyard Conservation

Program and free services and workshops available to homeowners to improve soil

and water conservation in the community. She left business cards and brochures

about the programs.

There was discussion about getting the newsletter out earlier so the information is

more timely. John Burnham will speak with Lynn Norris, who coordinates delivery for

the community.

There was a discussion about some issues with the new SWHOA website. Dion Norris

had volunteered to discuss this with the Website designer. Dion Norris was not

present so this was tabled for the next monthly board meeting.

There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned about 8:15 PM.

The next monthly board meeting is planned for Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at

7 PM. Place to be announced.

Visit your community website at sommerwood.com. For questions or to contribute information,

etc. on the site, please contact Chris Haynes the association’s webmaster at chrishaynes.com.

The monthly newsletter is available on the site.

Sommerwood

KIDS AT WORK

Pet Watcher Lindsay Buell, 13, 774-9549

Evan Melloh, 417-5081

Jeremiah Rang, 12 pet/dog walking, 776-1222 (Jessica’s cell 701:7458)

Joshua Rang, 10, pet/dog walking 776-1222 (Jessica’s cell 701:7458)

Benjamin Rodenas, 14, 774-8657

Justin Weimer, 652-9846 or 773-5154

Babysitting Lindsay Buell, 13, 774-9549

Alyssa Hess, 16, 776-1709

Kami Hess, 13, 776-1709

Becca Voegele, 13 years old 774-0873

Jessica Rang, 14, safe-sitter certified, experienced, references, 776-1222 (Jessica’s cell 701:7458)

Emeline Rodenas, 18, five-years experience, Safe-Sitter and CPR certified. H: 774-8657; Cell 385-0665

Benjamin Rodenas, 14, 774-8657

Taylor Seyfried,12/95, Safe-sitter Certified, 773-4825

Mallory Edmundowicz, age 15, 776-0589

Morgan Edmundowicz, age 13, 776-0589

Sommerwood Mailbox and

Post Painting Justin Weimer, $12.00 Painting (optional metal wrap $7.00), 652-9846 or 773-5154

Snow Blowing/Shoveling Alex Smith, 12yrs, 774-7522

CD/DVD Resurfacing Justin Weimer, ($1.50 each) 652-9846 or 773-5154

Lawn/Winter Services Blake Buell, 14, 774-9549

Jeremiah Rang, 12, house/plant sitting/lawn tasks, 776-1222 (Jessica’s cell 701:7458)

Joshua Rang, 10, house/plant sitting/lawn tasks, 776-1222 (Jessica’s cell 701:7458)

Justin Weimer, 652-9846 or 773-5154 Discover the POWER of

Craigslist Call Justin Weimer

773-5154 or 652-9846 for information.

If you would like to have your child

included or deleted in the Sommerwood Kids at Work column, or

have an update, please contact Christine Earley at

marketingadworks@comcast.net—cmearley@comcast.net or mail your

change to 702 Firethorn Circle, Noblesville, IN 46062.

Social Committee

Lynne Norris is the Sommerwood Social Committee (SWSC) for the neighborhood and is

looking for volunteers to help out at various social events planned throughout the year. This

is a chance to meet your neighbors, and have fun. Interested? Contact her at 774-9803 or

by email: macynorris@ yahoo.com.

If you are new to Sommerwood or need to update your residential address/phone, please

contact Christine Earley at cmearley@comcast.net or call 696-5395, to be introduced into

the community via the newsletter and to update any information for the board and directory!

Are you a newsletter captain or neighbor on your street, who would like to be a Greeter to new neighbors ? If so, contact Christine Earley for further details!

Please welcome Nathan & Cara Augspurger and their children, Evan & Kate, to

15061 Windsor Lane. They may be reached at 776-2381. They have lived in Noblesville for

the past six years, moved to the neighborhood in June 2009 and are looking forward to

getting settled in Sommerwood.

New to Sommerwood/Updates

―Great Neighbors‖ . . . make GREAT Neighborhoods

It’s never too late to thank your neighbor! Submit an article of interest,

announcement or concern regarding neighborhood safety, or maybe your neighbor

helped out in a time of need, email to cmearley@comcast.net or contact any board

member listed on the newsletter. (All articles are subject to board approval.)

If you are a resident, who has trees and bushes near or lining the sidewalks, please take the

time to trim them—it’s becoming difficult to walk along the sidewalks due to the overgrowth.

Your collaboration is appreciated!

Bushwhackers Needed . . .

Noblesville Communications Department

6/15/2009 8:55:29 PM WINDSOR LN 9-1-1 HANG UP 6/23/2009 12:52:30 PM 8644 SOMMERWOOD DR NEIGHBORHOOD CK 6/28/2009 7:27:31 AM 8636 SOMMERWOOD DR NEIGHBORHOOD CK 7/2/2009 11:02:47 AM 14801 ROSEBUD DR NEIGHBORHOOD CK

7/3/2009 9:23:30 PM 14996 ROSEBUD DR DISABLED VEHICLE 7/9/2009 6:37:49 PM ORCHID CT ALARM 7/9/2009 6:40:39 PM ORCHID CT ALARM - RESIDENTIAL

7/9/2009 8:25:24 PM WINDSOR LN WELFARE CHECK

Lock your Vehicle

An increase in vehicle break-in’s has prompted the NPD to release tips on how to prevent

incidences of vehicle break-ins and thefts.

Residential:

Never leave your vehicle unlocked.

Do not leave valuables in plain sight, i.e., GPS devices, CD’s computers, purses, cell

phones, etc.

Etch your driver’s license number on all removable valuable items.

Install an alarm system that will sound when an attempt is made to break-in, move

or start the vehicle; and always activate the system when the vehicle is unattended.

Do not leave spare keys outside the vehicle or hidden within—store in purse or

wallet.

Replace knob-type door locks with tapered ones.

Community/Public Parking:

Park in open, well-lighted and populated areas close to your destination; and if

possible, near security cameras. — Continued on pg. 4

SOMMERWOOD’S MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2009

Sommerwood Real Estate News

Active:

9021 Thames LP: $239,900 Apter Prop. LD: 07/17/09

9035 Thames Ct. LP: $269,900 F C Tucker LD: 01/31/09

8965 Sommerwood Drive LP: $269,900 FC Tucker

LD: 07/17/09

15089 Orchid CT LP: $270,000 Ind/Rel 1 LD: 04/10/09

14790 Rosebud Drive LP: $245,900 FC Tucker LD: 05/22/09

8882 Gardenia Ct. LP: $259,897 Lakeside Rea.

LD: 06/19/2009

Pending: 9024 Thames LP: $275,000 FC Tucker LD: 04/24/09

Sold:

8941 Carnation Drive LP: $284,900 Cent 21 LD: 02/05/09

Withdrawn None at this time

Expired None at this time

*Indicates new listing ** reduced LP: List Price

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Thank you to all of our Block Captains for volunteering to deliver the Sommerwood newsletter each month. If you do not receive a newsletter, please contact your Block Captain listed below.

Volunteer Address Phone Distribution Area # of Newsletters

Scott Ruhl 8663 Sommerwood 774-1642 Windsor to Allisonville on Sommerwood 18 Lots

Chris Corrao 15056 Orchid Court 773-6402 Orchid Court 6 Lots

Anonymous 8945 Gardenia Ct. unlisted Gardenia Court 13 Lots

Milet Milovec 8911 Lavender Ct. Lavender Court 13 Lots

Lynn Norris 14939 Windsor Lane 774-9805 Windsor Lane - Stop Sign to Saville 12 Lots

Lynne Norris 14039 Windsor Lane 774-9805 Thames Court 7 Lots

Me`me Pruitt 8868 Carnation Dr. 770-3985 Carnation Drive 23 Lots

E. Blankenship 14950 Rosebud Drive 727-5798 Rosebud Street 31 Lots

Deno Family 9023 Daisy Court 773-5296 Daisy Court 11 Lots

Steve Bales 9026 Buttercup Ct. Rosebud Ct 11 Lots

Laurie Dyer 8883 Sommerwood 774-8717 Stop Sign at Windsor Lane to Rosebud 24 Lots

Roberts Family 15083 Windsor Lane 774-1066 Pool thru curve to Windsor/stop sign 26 Lots

Join Noblesville Main Street and the City of Noblesville on Friday, August 7 for the first ever rubber duck race on the White River. Rubber ducks are being sold for $5 each, and the proceeds will be used to help

fund the various downtown programs that Noblesville Main Street organizes. The ducks will be placed in the White River at the Field Drive bridge between 6:30-6:45pm. They will make their way down the river

and are expected to reach the finish line at the Logan Street bridge between 7:15 – 7:45pm. The owner of the winning duck will receive a Dell laptop computer and the 50 runners up will receive gift certificates

from local businesses and restaurants.

The race is being held as a part of the August First Friday event. First Fridays are held in downtown Noblesville from 5 – 8pm on the first Friday of every month from May through December and feature

music, games, and prizes which reflect that month’s theme. Downtown merchants and restaurants also offer specials during the First Friday hours. In addition to the Rubber Duck Regatta, the August 7 First

Friday will feature a duck calling contest, activities for kids, food vendors, and more. Beginning at 7pm, enjoy the music of Rob Dixon & Trilogy on the courthouse lawn as part of the Jazz Squared concert series.

For information on how to purchase a duck or for questions about the event, contact Noblesville Main

Street at (317) 776-0205.

Lock your Vehicle, continued from pg. 3

Avoid parking in or around trucks, vans, dumpsters or other objects that obstruct

visibility, which may provide hiding areas for thieves.

Avoid parking near loitering strangers or people sitting in vehicles.

Be sure to turn off your vehicle, windows closed completely, lock all doors and take your

keys. This includes those quick stops at a store/gas stations or in your driveway.

Don’t leave your vehicle in an unattended lot for an extended period of time. —The Times, Noblesville Police: Always lock your car, July 27, 2009, pg. 1, Vol. 104—No.288

What you can do:

Jot down all serial numbers, description, brand and model numbers of items. Keep this

list in a secure area and add as new items are purchased. This list should be extend for

your home items, as well.

Stealing is immoral and can be prevented by just following a few preventative measures. An ordinance is

under consideration, that would require reporting by businesses that buy second hand or used items, such as, game devices, music CD’s and DVD’s, etc. This may dry up the market for stolen items to some

extent, and provide the NPD with leads on potential suspects. —Noblesville Communication Department

LD: List Date SD: Sold Date XD: Expired Date

INAUGURAL RUBBER DUCK REGATTA TO TAKE PLACE

Nature Notes Keep newly established plants well-watered when weather is dry. Don’t fertilize woody plants now. It stimulates late growth that will not have time to harden off

properly before winter. Hand prune and destroy bagworms, fall webworms and tent caterpillars. If white grubs were a

problem last year, the lawn should be treated in early August to prevent further injury. Be sure to apply insecticides at the proper rate and follow with at least 1/2 inch irrigation for best results.

Begin seeding new lawns and bare spots in established lawns in late August or September. Established lawns can be fertilized beginning in late August, if moisture is adequate.

Keep faded flowers pinched off of bedding plants to promote further flowering and to improve plant appearance. Spade or till soil for fall bulb planting and add moderate amount of fertilizer.

SOMMERWOOD’S MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2009

MAILBOXES AND

POSTS Please remember, all

mailboxes must maintain

the same color, style,

numbering and posts as the

rest of the neighborhood.

LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT

18 1/2" 5" 6"

19 1/2" 6" 7" 22 1/2" 8" 11 1/2"

If you are in need of a

replacement, please con-

tact : Ad-

dress Art ( m a i l b o x e s )

a d d r e s s a r t . c o m or

2 5 4 - 1 5 0 8 o r

A A A Mailboxes (Post) at

317-255-2500

Noblesville Happenings N-10/23 4AM-4:30PM, Brush Pick Up

7/31 8PM-Willy Wonka Junior, Belfry Theatre, Adult: $15, 12 and Under $12, Reservations are always required and may be made 24 hours a day at (317) 773-1085 8/1 2PM, 8PM -Willy Wonka Junior, Belfry Theatre 8/1 8AM -12:30 PM Farmer's Market (Kid’s activities, fire trucks, police cars, farm equipment, face painting/tattoos, inflatables, and contests) 8/2 2PM, Willy Wonka Junior, Belfry Theatre 8/3 7PM -End Noblesville Park Board Meeting City Hall

8/3 7PM -End Board of Zoning Appeals City Hall 8/4 20th Annual Golf Classic, Pebble Brook Golf Club 8/6 7PM -9PM Concert, Endless Summer, Dillon Park

8/7 BAND DAY, Fairgrounds – NHS Millers: 9:24a 8/7 5PM-8PM First Friday, Float to the Finish, Square 8/7 6PM -9PM Jazz ~ Courthouse Square Featuring Rob Dixon and Trilogy 8/8 8AM -12:30 PM Farmer's Market, 8/8 8:30PM-10:30PM Free Outdoor Movie, BEE MOVIE, Dillon Park

Bring your chairs, blankets and the whole family! 8/8 2PM, 8PM – Willy Wonka Junior, Belfry Theatre 8/9 2PM, Willy Wonka Junior, Belfry Theatre 8/11 9AM -End Board of Public Works and Safety City Hall 8/11 7PM, Common Council Meeting City Hall 8/13 6:30PM -7:30 PM Historic Pres. Commission City Hall 8/13 August YPG Social by the Sea, 5pm, Wolfies 8/15 8AM -12:30 PM Farmer's Market ~ SALSA DIP CONTEST

8/17 7PM -9PM Plan Commission City Hall 8/20 9AM -11 AM Technical Advisory Committee City Hall 8/20 6PM -8PM Architectural Review Board City Hall 8/21 6:30 PM –9PM Jazz Squared, Courthouse Square, Featuring Cathy Morris 8/22 8AM -12:30 PM Farmer's Market 8/22 8:30PM-Summer Movie, Roman Holiday, Forest Park 8/25 9AM -End Board of Public Works & Safety City Hall 8/25 7PM -End Common Council Meeting City Hall 8/29 8AM -12:30 PM Farmer's Market

Remaining 2009 Bus Trips 9/1 Registration open for December Chicago Shopping Trip 9/22 Shipshewana, IN Flea Market, 7:30– 8p, $38 per person 10/21 Brown County, IN Shopping, 8am-6pm, $36 per person

Call the Park Office at 3317.776.6450 for more information or to register.

Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the trip date.

Around Town in August

N-12/31 Dillinger!, Indiana State Library N-10/25 Tutankhamen: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs, Children‟s Museum N-12/15 Landmarks in 50 Years Sport Art, Museum of SportIUPUI N-8/16 Pirate Sand Adventure, Garfield Park N-8/15 Dos & Don‟ts of Time Travel, Phoenix Theatre N-8/1 79th Annual Marion County Fair, County Fairgrounds 8/1 Flavor of Fishers, Fishers, IN 8/1 Possum, Rathskeller Restaurant 8/6 Target Free Family Night, 4p-8p, Children‟s Museum 8/2 Open House Historic Tours, Hannah House, Cost $5, Adults; $3, Children 8/4-6 Farmer‟s Camp, Traders Point Creamery 8/4 Crosby, Stills & Nash, Lawn at White River State Park 8/5-8 Drum Corps: World Championships, Lucas Stadium 8/6 Back to School Celebration, Children‟s Museum 8/6 Animals & All That Jazz: Harvey/Bluetones, Indlps. Zoo 8/6 Simon DTour Live: Katie Armiger, Castleton Square Mall 8/7-23 Indiana State Fair, State Fairgrounds 8/7-8 Mozart by Moonlight, Conner Prairie 8/7-8 Women of Faith: A Grand New Day, Conseco 8/7 Tori Amos, Murat Centre 8/7 Mysteries of Tutankhamen Revealed, Clowes 8/8-9 Lucas Oil Indy Super Pull, Stat Fairgrounds 8/8 Decemberists w/Heartless Bastards, Murat 8/8 Paranormal Overnight Investigation, Hannah House, 317-787-8486 8/8 4th Annual Paranormal Meet & Greet, Hannah House 8/13-16 Gen Con: The Best Four Days in Gaming, Lucas Oil Stadium 8/13 Happy Birthday, Andy Warhol, Museum of Art 8/14-15 Indlps. African Festival, Downtown Indianapolis 15-11/1 Skeletons in the Closet, Part II, Crown Hill Cemetery 8/18 Indiana Battle Sites, Indiana State Library 8/20 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 8/20 3rd Thursday, Indiana State Museum, $5.50, $5, $3.50 8/20 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Colts (preseason), Lucas Oil Stadium 8/21-30 IndyFringe Festival, Mass Ave Arts District 8/21-23 Toy Truck „N Construction Show & Auction, Adam‟s Mark Indianapolis 8/21 Peyback Classic, RCA Dome 8/22 Kathy Griffin, Murat Centre 8/22 ARTSPARKLE: Mardi Gras, Indlps. Art Center 8/27 XDL Sportbike Freestyle Championship at Indy Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District 8/28 Speaking of Women‟s Health Conference, Lucas Oil Stadium 8/28 The Wiggles Go Bananas: Live, Murat Centre 8/29 The Hoosier Classic: High School Football, Lucas Stadium 8/30 Midwest Reptile Show, State Fairgrounds 8/30 The Moody Blues, Lawn at White River State Park, 7:30p, 317-239-5151

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SOMMERWOOD’S MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2009

NHS Orientation/Textbook Distribution

Sophomore Orientation A brief orientation program will take place in the main cafeteria for incoming tenth graders to NHS on August 5 and 6 from 10-11 a.m. Students may attend either day. During this time, students will get their tentative schedule, their locker assignment/combination, and attend a short program about the main campus. After the program, students will be able tour the building and to go to the bookstore to get their textbooks. Parents are also welcome to attend the program. Students should enter through gates 16 or 18, which are off of the circle drive.

New Student Orientation Junior and Senior students new to NHS are invited to attend a brief orientation program on Tuesday, August 4 from 10-11 a.m. in the junior-senior cafeteria. During this time, students will get their tentative schedule, their locker assignment/combination, and attend a short program about the main campus. After the program, students will be able to tour the building and to go to the bookstore to get their textbooks. Parents are also welcome to attend the program. Students should enter through gates 16 or 18, which are off of the circle drive.

Textbook Distribution: Textbooks for the Fall 2009 semester will be issued before school begins this year. Book will be issued as follows:

Grade 10 - August 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grade 11 - August 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grade 12 - August 7 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Books may be picked up from room 502. Enter the Main Campus from gate 16, which is the main office entrance off of the circle drive. Please keep your tentative schedule that was given to you at the end of May.

School News

Noblesville High School/NHSFC

NHS schedules seven 30-minute early release days for each semester NHS has established a plan to release students 30 minutes early on certain days to provide time for professional development for teachers. • Students will be dismissed at 2:05 p.m. on August 26, September 16, September

30, October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 9. Buses will run at the normal time, leaving NHS at 2:42 p.m. An after-school study hall will be provided for students who rely on buses for transportation home after school.

• Dates are affected by school delays and cancellations, which occur mainly in the second semester. TENTATIVE dates for 2:05 dismissal in the second semester

are January 27, February 10, March 3, March 17, April 14, April 28, and May 12. Changes will be announced as needed.

• All dates are Gold Days. The day‟s schedule will be adjusted to shorten Academic Lab on early dismissal days. The adjustment allows NHS staff to meet for professional development activities during the teacher day with no loss of

instructional time.

• From 2:05 until 3:05 on the listed dates, teachers will participate in various professional development activities. Other activities will be scheduled according to student and teacher needs.

• The change in format was initiated because of changes to the Indiana

Department of Education's policy regarding the number of instructional days the state requires in a school year. The policy eliminated the use of half days for professional development and parent/teacher conferences.

• Although NHS cannot dismiss on the same schedule as it has in the past, NHS students may be dismissed at 2:05 p.m. and still meet state requirements for the

length of the school day. Each regular school day at NHS is thirty minutes longer than the state requires; therefore, the time requirement is met every day, even with the 30-minute early dismissal. Over the course of a school year, NHS students are in school 90 hours beyond the state minimum. Even with a 2:05

dismissal on the dates listed, NHS students will be in attendance for 83 hours, the equivalent of approximately 14 school days, more than state requirements.

2009 Miller Kick-Off! An informal, informational “PARENT COFFEE” will be offered during the Miller Kick Off from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria. The agenda for the “PARENT COFFEE” is: *What your child will be accomplishing during the Miller Kick Off *A typical day at NHS * How to prepare your child for the first day of school/ schedules/ AL *The how‟s and whys of the Attendance Office *The workings of the Health Center *Homework, communication and safety *NHS lingo/ parent tips/ questions Come for the entire hour or any part of a session. You may enter through the main door, facing Field Drive, and you will be directed to the Cafeteria

Noblesville Middle School 8/3 Ice Cream Social, 5-7p

Noblesville Intermediate School 8/9 5th Grade, Ice Cream Social, 5:30pm 8/10 6th Grade, Ice Cream Social, 5:30p 8/18 5th Grade Parent Orientation, 7pm 8/24 6th Grade Parent Orientation, 7pm 8/31 PTO Meeting, 7pm

Noblesville Crossing

(No events listed at time of printing.)

NHS Marching Millers Band Day The Noblesville High School Marching Millers & Golden Guard will take their show to Indianapolis on

Friday, August 7, to compete in the 63rd annual Indiana State Fair Band Day contest. The preliminary

competition will be at 9:24 a.m. Bands that finish in the top 16 in preliminary advance to the finals which

begin at 8 p.m. This year's show is entitled "Illusion" and includes two pieces, "Incantation" and "Urban," both from Cirque du Soleil. The band

will present its show to the community at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, at Hare Chevrolet Field. The show is free. The performance takes place

during the annual ice cream social which will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m., also at Hare field. Gate admission to the Indiana State Fair is $8 person;

children 5 and younger are free. Tickets for the preliminary band competition are $6 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets for the final

competition are $10 for adults and $4 for children.

At the Indiana State Fairgrounds 8/7 BAND DAY, State Fairgrounds – Marching Millers: 9:24a 8/10 Demi Lovato, Indiana State Fairgrounds

8/11 Howie Day & Jessie James w/ Stereo Deluxe 8/12-19 Circle City Esquestrian 500, State Fairgrounds 8/12 MercyMe w/Jeremy Camp, Indiana State Fairgrounds 8/13 Indiana MusicFest, State Fairgrounds

8/14 Kelly Clarkson, State Fairgrounds 8/15 Keith Urban w/Jason Aldean, State Fairgrounds 8/16 First Annual Liar‟s Contest the State Fair, Fairgrounds 8/16 Journey and Heart, State Fairgrounds

8/17 International Circus Hall of Fame, State Fairgrounds 8/18 Jason Mraz w/ G. Love & Special Sauce, Fairgrounds 8/19 Blue Ribbon Horse Pull - Heavyweight, State Fairgrounds 8/19 Blue Ribbon Horse Pull- Lightweight, State Fairgrounds

8/19 Oak Ridge Boys w/ Larry Gatlin, State Fairgrounds 8/20 Storytelling Performances at the Indiana State Fair 8/20 MC Hammer, State Fairgrounds 8/22 Indiana State Fair Cheerleading Contest, Fairgrounds

8/23 Indiana State Fair Queen Contest, State Fairgrounds 8/23 Lucas Oil Demolition Derby/Last Blast Fireworks, ISF 8/28-30 Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show, State Fairgrounds

8/29 Lucas Oil Indy Mile AMA Flat Track Grand National,, Tickets: $20 - $35

Verizon August Lineup!

Saturday, 8/01 7p Dave Matthews Band Saturday, 8/08 7:30p Brad Paisley w/ Dyers Bentley & Jimmy Wayne Tuesday, 08/11 8p Jimmy Buffett & Cora Reefer Band Wednesday, 08/12 5p Crue Fest 2 Saturday, 08/15 6p Nickelback w/ Hinder, Papa Roach, & Saving Abel Thursday, 08/20 6:30p Blink-182 w/Fall Out Boy Friday, 08/28 7p Lil' Wayne Saturday, 08/29 7:30p Creed

Sunday, 08/30 7:30p Aerosmith with ZZ

SOMMERWOOD’S MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2009

YOU’LL SAVE . . . BECAUSE YOU BELONG

residents qualify for insurance discounts

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HEATING & COOLING, INC. SALES * SERVICE * INSTALLATION

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Direct: (317) 705-2599

Cell: (317) 439-8938

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Mid-West National Life Insurance Co.

of Tennessee

NOW located in the LINDEN TREE on the SQUARE in Noblesville

Specializing in . . .

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▪ Furniture Placement and NEW IDEAS for future purchases.

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For complimentary appointment call . . .

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