Summer News

Hello SFCA Neighbors! Thanks to the Social committee for a wonderful, fun filled morning on July 4th. The kids, pets and parents all enjoyed gathering at the front yards of our hosts, The Johnson Family and The Barry Family. Thank you to all the families that lined our streets and cheered on the paraders as they made their way around the neighborhood and stopped back for coffee, donuts and juice. The next social event will be the Annual Block Party planned in September, watch for more details.
Discovery Playground is making great progress, thanks to our membership chair, Stephen Kron, for heading the steering committee and president of Discovery Playground. A new and exciting playground will becoming to Olde Sawmill Park in August. There is still time to donate, purchase a brick with your family name and other donations are greatly accepted. This park is for all of us to enjoy, so make a pledge, donate , and enjoy!
On another note, Stinky the Skunk and his family have made several visits in our neighborhood and yards, leaving their scent behind. Lindsay, our husky puppy was a victim as well as our daughter trying to catch the puppy whom escaped over the fence trying to catch her. A vinegar bath , a trip by me to the pet spa with the stinking puppy , a de-skunker bath and shampoo purchase , so much better on this end. Hopefully we won’t see him in the near future as he was last seen being escorted out of the neighborhood and carefully taken to the countryside. I heard that Elliot , a neighbors dog was also skunked, glad we passed some de-skunker to Cindy and Jim. So with all this being said, watch out in the late evenings in your backyards as you let your pets out before going to bed.
Also , the mail carrier approached me the other day to tell me three mailboxes had been baseball batted. This has happened in the Coppertree subdivision in the past few weeks as well. She reminded me that this is a federal offense to destroy personal mailboxes. So please, if you see anyone driving around late and night, swinging a bat, and probablyis up to no good, please call Columbus Police Department. She is asking for help in this matter.
Finally, please send your dues in. Make a check out to Sawmill Forest Civic Association for $20.00. You may drop it off at any board members home,or mail it to Stephen Kron 7833 Larchwood St . The dues go for many activities such as, beautification projects, the front entrance maintenance, snowplowing, social committee , welcome committee. The dues help us to maintain our neighborhood and is benefitted by all of us. An active civic association is a plus for your homes value.
It is my pleasure to be voted in by all of you to lead our neighborhood for one more year. James Covey is Vice President and Webmaster, Candy Kline, secretary, and Tricia Gale, treasurer. Social committee is lead by Kim and Phil Johnson and Dick and Betty Barry. Welcome committee, Amanda Covey, Membership is lead by Stephen Kron. Beautification, Gina Atwell and Dana Smith. If you would like to be a part of a fascinating and fun filled group, please fill out your membership form and express your interest. We are always looking for new faces to join us.
Happy Summer!Be Safe!

Dana Smith
SFCA President