FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2006
FOREST PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
TO HOLD ANNUAL SPRING GARAGE SALE
NORTHLAND - The Forest Park Civic Association will hold its annual spring garage sale on Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps and a listing of all participants will be handed out to prospective buyers at the Forest Park east and west entrances on Karl Road from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the day of the sale.
To participate in the sale, please send a check to Carol Overfield, 1969 Torchwood Drive, Columbus, OH 43229 for $5 made payable to Forest Park Civic Association by May 14, 2006.
The region now developed as Forest Park was originally awarded by President John Adams to James Hamilton in payment for military services during the Revolutionary War. This acreage was subsequently sold to others and developed into farms in which state it remained until its acquisition by the Forest Park Developers.
Forest Park, including Forest Park East and West, was developed by Metzger Brothers Company as a well-planned, self-contained community. Forest Park West was the first in Columbus, and among the first in the nation, to incorporate internal shopping and recreation into a planned residential community, making it a self-sufficient community. The Development of Forest Park West was commenced in 1961 and Forest Park East in 1965.
The Forest Park Community is located in the far north portion of Columbus, Ohio, south of Ohio Route 161 (formerly Worthington - Granville Free Turnpike), east of Interstate Highway 71, and west of Cleveland Avenue. Karl Road (formerly Hess and McGuffey Free Turnpike) separates Forest Park East and West.
Since its beginning on April 7, 1962, the Forest Park Civic Association has performed a vital function in this community. It has sponsored and coordinated a fine array of activities for all of our citizens. The FPCA has represented all of the residents of Forest Park to city government agencies, developers, builders and local merchants. It has offered, at its general meetings, numerous distinguished speakers and informative programs.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Carol Overfield
Garage Sale Committee Chair, Forest Park Civic Association
(614) 846-3389
or
Arline Ries
Newsletter Editor, Forest Park Civic Association
(614) 885-2883
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