President’s Corner - Barbara Beaven

1. The Legends at Geist GazetteLegends at Geist Neighborhood NewsSpring 2012From your Legends at Geist Homeowners Association BoardNews for Spyglass Hill, Sawgrass, Quaker Ridge and Haig Point Residents President’s Corner - Barbara Beaven Happy spring, everyone! The weather has been most kind to us this past winter. While the snow removal expenses for 2009-2010 were far over budget, there were no snow removal expenses incurred during this past winter. Your Legends at Geist Board of Directors recently approved a new 3 year contract with a new landscaping company, Becker Landscaping. In addition to summer flowers; for the first time in our communities, there will also be spring flowers planted which you should see in the next few weeks. The mailbox/post replacement, repair or repainting program last summer was a very successful program. We hope that you agree that the spruced up look of the mailboxes and posts have improved the overall appearance of our communities. This project will be ongoing, but in 2012 only those homeowners who need to take some action will be notified. This year the Board will also be focusing on replacing, repairing, or repainting several of our street signs and stop signs. Over the years, people have put up signs or notices on these posts with nails or staples that caused rust stains when not removed. Tape has also been used and when removed has taken the paint with it. We would ask that no tape or staples be used on the posts and to use a small nail which should be removed when the notice is removed. Lastly, just a few reminder items: • All exterior improvements, additions or painting should be submitted to the Architectural Committee using the proper form which can be found on our website. • Do not park vehicles for extended periods of time on the street. Some of our streets are very narrow making it difficult to navigate. This is a safety issue as well. • Please be sure that your coach lights or post lights are operating during the evening hours. This is primarily for the security of the community. • Keep trees and bushes trimmed so as to not obstruct the sidewalks. • If you haven’t done so, please provide your e-mail address to our website, www.legendsatgeist.com Thank you for helping keep our neighborhoods beautiful!

2. Spring 2012 Legends At Geist Garage Sale Friday/Saturday May 18 -19 8:00am-2:00pm. Mark your calendars if you would like to participate in the community garage sale. *Look for the Indianapolis Star advertisement* ! Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up Saturday, April 21st 10:00 am Let’s show that we CARE about our neighborhood! Bring your children and PITCH-IN! Where to Meet: Sawgrass/Haig Point at Hamilton Pass Playground Spyglass Ridge at 116th Street Entrance Quaker Ridge at 106th Street Entrance Bring your work gloves and bottled water. We will provide garbage bags for all the trash and debris from winter. “Many hands make light work!” We hope to see you there! Spring is here and so are baby bunnies and birds. Please remember not to disturb wildlife. If you have questions or think a baby animal might be orphaned, please call “A Critter’s Chance” 317-585-9036 or visit www.acritterschance.org 2

3. Recycling News! Republic Services owns the largest recycling facility in Central Indiana. They are able to take more materials than many of their competitors.  They take plastics #1-7, glass, paper, newspapers, magazines, steel, aluminum (see www.indywaste.com for more information).  They are the only company to locally recycle phonebooks and now accept plastic grocery bags.  They also don’t require sorting of materials, as other companies do. Holidays observed by Republic Services that will delay trash delivery until Friday are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For additional questions, contact: Laura Blank Public Sector Services Republic Services 317-917-7326 lblank@republicservices.com Town of Fishers Fireworks Law • Fireworks my be used on the user’s property but it is illegal to shoot fireworks at a neighbor’s yard or house. Violation is a class “C” infraction and a fire hazard! • Be respectful of your neighbors if you plan on setting of any fireworks. Keep in mind that many pets are terrified by them, and to keep them in a quiet place away from the noise. • For any violations or concerns call Fire and Building Code Enforcement at 317-232-1407 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F or 1-800-669-7362 after hours or the Fishers police department at 317-773-1282. • For the entire fireworks law you may contact the Indiana Department of Homeland Security at 317-232-3980 or • http://www.in.gov.dhs/ under the Public Safety and Fire and Safety tabs. 3