“No person knowingly shall allow a dog or cat which is kept by that person to defecate or urinate on a public street, byway, municipally owned or public land or building, or upon private property, in the city without the prior permission of the owner of such property; however, if an animal defecates on property described in this subsection, the animal’s owner or keeper promptly shall remove any feces to a waste container, or otherwise dispose of such material in a manner inoffensive to reasonable public sensibilities.”

$10 – Craftsman
$25 – Colonial Mission
$50 – Tudor Revival
$100+ – American Four-Square

Funds collected by the Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association are used to offset annual operational expenses like the rental of a packer truck for alley clean-ups, obtaining gardening supplies for the medians and tree planting activities, signage, social events, Web site maintenance and more. To the extent possible, it is the board’s intention to use monies raised from special events such as the home tour to fund larger beautification and infrastructure initiatives.

Dues can be paid by any one of the following options:

• Online via PayPal at www.historicmeridianpark.org under For Residents > Dues;
• Bring with you to any general meeting or social event; or
• Mail to VP and Treasurer John Carmer, 3015 N Pennsylvania Street, Apt. 12, Indianapolis, IN 46205

The meeting was held at the Mehlman-Rhys house on Delaware Street and was organized by Brenda Truedell-Bell. The neighborhood appreciates Brenda for putting together the informative meeting and Cassie and Lee for opening up their home!

The 7th annual Helping Hands Festival takes place on Sunday, November 15 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at St. Richard’s School, 33 E. 33rd Street in Historic Meridian Park. Local church groups and community organizations will display and sell the work of artisans from countries as diverse as Niger, El Salvador, Vietnam, and Haiti.  Merchandise for sale at the Festival directly benefits developing world artisans and producers who struggle to meet their most basic needs. Watch international performances, enjoy a global meal or snack, observe the creation of exquisite Tuareg jewelry or buy holiday gifts…there’s something for everyone at this FREE, family-friendly festival presented by Global Gifts and St. Richard’s School. For more information, visit www.GlobalGiftsIndy.com or call (317) 917-1836.

• Newspapers
• Maps
• Catalogs
• Magazines
• Junk mail
• Envelopes
• Folders
• Fax and copy paper
• Colored paper
• Cardboard
• #1 and #2 plastic bottles
• Aluminum and plastic beverage containers
• Steel food cans.

The following items can be placed in the recycling bin:

• Steel and aluminum beverage and food cans
• Empty aerosol cans
• Glass (brown, clear and green)
• #1 and #2 plastics
• Newspapers and magazines

For more information about KIB’s Recycle Indianapolis Program, contact (317) 264-7555 or visit www.kibi.org.

What can I sell at the Garage Sale?

Anything you are tired of (please, no children or pets), such as furniture, books, clothing, lamps, antiques, rugs, small appliances, dishes/silverware, plants, toys, musical instruments, art, knick-knacks and clean bedding.

Also, set aside a few items to give away for free. Advertisements will list free items available at each location as extra encouragement for shoppers to visit our sale!

Can I donate proceeds to Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association?

Absolutely! Consider donating a flat dollar amount or a portion of your sales to HMP. There are expenses associated with the sale (advertising, signs, balloons, etc.), so please consider helping us offset some of those expenses with a donation amount of your choice.

I have things I want to get rid of, but don’t want to have a sale at my home. What can I do with those items?

One sale location will be run by HMP, with sale proceeds going directly to your neighborhood! Items cannot be stored, but can be dropped off the day of the sale between 7 am and 8 am. Location TBA.

What should I do with items I didn’t sell?

Feel free to keep them until next year’s sale, or better yet, donate them! Arrangements will be made for a local charity to pick up any unsold items after noon on the day of the sale.

Who you gonna call?

If you are interested in volunteering, hosting the neighborhood sale at your home, or you want to have your sale listed, please contact Christy Krieg.

As a reminder to residents, the Revised Noise Ordinance for the City of Indianapolis defines unreasonable noise as: “Sound that is of a volume, frequency, or pattern that prohibits, disrupts, injures, or endangers the health, safety, welfare, prosperity, comfort, or repose of reasonable persons of ordinary sensitivities within the city, given the time of day and environment in which the sound is made.”

Fines for unreasonable noise are $50 for the first offense, $250 for the second and $500 for the third (within a 12-month period). Additionally, the fine can be issued to the property owner.

If you experience unreasonable noise, either ask the offender(s) to turn down/off the noise or call the police non-emergency number at 327-3811.

Many of you may know that President Elect Obama has asked that we all provide community service to a local organization in support of his Inauguration and also in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King. Despite your politics – we all get behind helping out others in need.

To honor his request and MLK Day – I am coordinating a donation drive for “The Villages” – a community leader in foster care and adoption services. The drive will end this Sunday night at 9:00 pm and the supplies will be donated to The Villages on Monday (MLK Day). The Villages has provided me a “wish list” below. If you are interested in donating (why not do some spring cleaning early this weekend!) – please bring your donations to my home at 3060 N. Delaware St. If we are not home – feel free to leave them on the porch. Thank you in advance for your generosity and helping children and families in need!

Cassie Mehlman-Rhys
(see list below!)

Villages “Wish List” – new or gently used items as follows:

• Blankets
• Coats, hats, gloves – all sizes male and female
• Toys
• DVDs (Rated G or PG)
• Children and youth books
• Toiletries
• Clothes – male or female, all sizes
• Pajamas – all sizes male and female
• Photo albums