The Friendly Community – Worthington, Ohio, USA
Julie and her family have lived in Colonial Hills for the past 12 years.
Secretary Kelly Jaeger and Treasurer John Drago have agreed serve again for 2012-2013.
Many thanks to outgoing President Rachael Dorthy and Vice President Matt Lenky.
We still need a Vice President to join the fun and help organize the July 4th events to accompany our Annual 5K race (race already has a chair). Please step up!
Kudos to all our runners who braved the early morning heat to run in the Colonial Hills “Run Through The Hills” 5K Race. You can view the race results here.
Participate in our annual Neighborhood Garage Sale:
Are you keeping up with the Colonial Hills Courier? We post it online of course, and the link is here. Thank you to all our neighbors who have been participating in the block watch. A criminal was caught breaking into cars on Loveman Avenue in early January after and alert neighbor saw them (at 3:30 am!!!) and called the police. Calls to police about “solicitors” have been up as well, and it is all good. Keep up the good work, keep your cars empty of valuables and let’s work together to make Colonial Hills as unfriendly to prowlers as possible.
Special thanks to Sean Buckley for leading our judging effort for this year’s Colonial Hills Decorating Contest. The judges, who shall remain anonymous, have made their choices. Winners should look for a special additional decoration in their yard courtesy of David Nadolny and the scouts.
| Most Artistic | 287 Loveman |
| Most Illuminated | 334 Kenbrook |
| Most Original | 322 Loveman |
| Best Door 1st | 302 Loveman |
| Best Door 2nd | 318 Selby |
| Best Door 3rd | 396 Selby |
| Best Home 1st | 494 Loveman |
| Best Home 2nd | 449 Park |
| Best Home 3rd | 424 Colonial |
This month’s Courier details our December, 2011 events. Here is a quick reminder:
| Fri Dec 2nd | Toy/Gift Freecycle – shelter house |
| Sat Dec 10th 10 am |
Luminary Assembly – shelter house. Volunteers needed! Coffee & Donuts provided! |
| Sun Dec 11th 3 – 5 pm |
Holiday Party at the Shelter House |
| Tue Dec 13th 7:30pm |
Monthly CHCA Meeting |
| Wed Dec 14th 5:30 – 9:00p |
House Decoration Judging |
| Sun Dec 18th 7 pm |
Luminary Lighting, Cocoa and Caroling at the Shelter house |
| Tue Jan 10th 7:30p |
Monthly CHCA Meeting – shelter house |
Just a quick reminder that volunteers will be picking up food from front porches on Saturday, November 19th beginning at 10 am. We donate the food to the Worthington Food Pantry and St. Michael’s Church Pantry, working with Colonial Hills Elementary School. The food benefits families who live in the Worthington School District. Thank you for your generosity!
We noticed this fantastic article in Columbus Underground about living in Colonial Hills by resident Donnie Austin. The next time you stop in House Wine, tell Donnie how much you appreciate the kind words about our neighborhood!
In the November 2011 Courier, the important issue of Riverlea Annexation is discussed. With the election coming up on November 8th, be sure to check it out! We also have photos from our wonderful Halloween kids party and information on Project MORE at Colonial Hills Elementary School.
Come to the next CHCA meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at the Shelter House to elect the 2012 officers! Thank you to outgoing secretary Tiny Mayton and Vice President David Mortman for their service last year. Rachael Dorothy, Matt Lehky, John Drago and George Campbell will offer to serve again and are willing to mentor any people who would like to find out about the responsibilities of Chairing events or becoming an officer for the Colonial Hills Civic Association.
We had about 300 runners this year – a new record! Here are highlights from the start and the first few finishers. Thanks to all our volunteers, and especially to all our athletes!