Shots Fired

The Midnight Shooter is back.

Early this morning, around 3:00 AM, an unknown firearms aficionado discharged an estimated ten shots into, we hope, some kind of backstop, and jolted me out of a sound sleep.

I called 9-1-1 and reported it, but the CPD didn't seem overly enthusiastic about taking any sort of action.

And so it goes.  I don't really mind this guy shooting, I just wish he'd do it around 10:00 PM or so, and let me get my sleep.

Question: Did anyone else hear this, and if so, did you report it to the police?

Spring!

 I think spring may be in the offing.  My reasoning has a lot to do with Nancy West's flowers, which never fail to cheer me up.

Enjoy the weather and have a great day!

Crime Advice

I found this on the social media site Next Door, posted by the Columbus Police Department.

From Community Liaison Officer Dan Yandrich

Given that McNaughten Village is the hole in the doughnut as far as the crime map goes, I don't think we have much to worry about.  That said, we do get people using Misty Way as a short cut to the bus stop or the Dollar General across the street.  For everyone's safety and well-being, please be aware of your surroundings and be able to recognize your neighbors on sight.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day!

2021 Annual Meeting Canceled

The McNaughten Village Condo Association Annual meeting (2021) is cancelled for tonight, January 24, 2022, due to inclement weather and Covid concerns.

We want everyone safe in all ways.

This notice has been sent via email to everyone whose e-mail address I have.  If you know of any of your neighbors who are planning to attend, please let them know about the cancellation.

We will reschedule the 2021 annual meeting for a future date that will be convenient to everyone.  In the meantime please drop off your board nominations and information sheets to Joanne Kitchen at 1862 Misty Way.

Thank you

Joanne Kitchen, President.

McNaughten Village Condo Association Board of Directors

Armed Robbery at the Dollar General

Dollar General at Livingston and McNaughten

 Getting the new year started, the Dollar General across the street from us was robbed at gunpoint on 1/1/22.  I note that this crime didn't get a lot of ink or bandwidth from commercial media.  I wonder why?

It's very likely that the Columbus Police have no clues and aren't likely to get any.

In Memory of Ruth Green

 Dear Neighbors:

It is with sadness that I am writing to you, those of you who I think know Ruth Green at 1853.  Ruthie passed today at her home with her family with her.  She was a longtime neighbor who was a good friend and neighbor to all.  She will be missed.   Her daughter is  Linda Trasin and son, Steve Green.   I do not have their addresses nor do I know plans. I will let you know when I find anything out.

Joanne Kitchen

Mcnaughten Village Condo Association

Condo Fee Increase

As of January 1st, 2022, our association dues (AKA condo fees) will increase as follows:

From        To

$225        $234

$248        $258

This increase is about 4% (4.03% for the larger condos), which is less than the current rate of inflation.  The two documents below were sent to all property owners, and may help explain why the increase is necessary as well as where and how our money was spent in 2021.

The current property manager, Tom Jones, will be retiring on November 30th, 2021.  The new property manager will be Rob Acquista.  Rob may be reached via email at racquista@advancedrealtymgmt.com, or by telephone at (614) 655-4550.