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Dance Fitness Class
The first Dance Fitness class with Cruz was held on Wednesday, April 3rd in the Racquetball Court. Many residents attended and enjoyed dancing to music from the 50’s, 80’s, and 90’s, all while getting a full-body workout. The class is lots of fun, so round up your family, friends, and neighbors to attend the next class on Wednesday, April 17th from 6 pm-7 pm.
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BOARD ELECTION 2024
Position: Board Director
Looking for Candidates With:
- High Level of Honesty and Integrity
- Are Civic-Minded
- Are Positive and Optimistic
- Exercise Fairness
- Ability To Think Strategically and Have a Long-Term Vision
- Have A Mind for Business and Good Communication Skills
Benefits:
As a board member, you'll play a role in shaping our community's direction and provide input into the strategic plan that establishes our long-term vision. You will also make decisions that will affect the property values within the community.
INTERESTED??
Applications began Tuesday, April 2nd at 12 pm (EDT) until Monday, May 13th at 12pm (EDT).
All applications must be electronically submitted through our website at www.sawcreek.org and must include a digital photo for the biography.
The application can be found at
https://sawcreek.org/board-of-directors-application-2024/
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Spring is here and makes for the perfect time to review your house for maintenance.
Schedule maintenance for your HVAC unit, before a costly breakdown.
Clean gutters, drains, and downspouts of debris, so any rain can drain properly. If not, damage can be done to the foundation, ceilings, or walls.
Look at the trees in your yard. Do any of them need trimming? Are any dead and could potentially cause a hazard during a storm?
Inspect the roof, to see if there are any loose shingles and leaks.
Click here for a link to review a home maintenance checklist for all seasons https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/advice/home-maintenance-checklist/.
If you need a contractor for any repair work, contact the Member Services Office at memberservices@sawcreek.org. The office has compiled a list of different types of contractors as a service to the residents. These are contractors who have provided their information to the office staff. The office staff are not able to give recommendations though, and do not know the quality of work from these contractors.
Many outdoor projects do require a permit from the Association. If you are unsure of whether the work being completed will need a permit, contact the Compliance Department at compliance@sawcreek.org, or the Member Services Office for assistance.
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The arrival of spring also brings about the arrival of seasonal allergies.
The most common causes of spring allergies include tree/grass pollen, mold spores, insect bites, and some plants that can lead to rashes. For many, these allergens cause sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, etc. There are some cleaning tips that can help in easing your symptoms. Click here to view those tips: https://www.angi.com/articles/spring-cleaning-tips-alleviate-allergies.htm.
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Regular Amenity Hours:
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The deactivation of gate cards and amenity fobs for delinquent accounts is still ongoing.
Accounts that have not paid the 2024 annual assessments in full or are not current on an approved payment plan are considered delinquent. Delinquent accounts accrue late fees, and interest, along with the deactivation of gate cards and amenity fobs. Once a delinquent account becomes current, there is a $25 reactivation fee per gate card for any deactivated gate card.
The reactivation fee also applies to any gate card that has been deactivated due to an expired lease, a lease not being on file with MSO, or gate cards that have been requested to be temporarily deactivated.
If you have not been able to pay the 2024 annual assessments and are experiencing a hardship, please contact the Finance Department at accounting@sawcreek.org.
Delinquency also applies to accounts with unpaid balances that are 30 days or more past due. Balances include dues, permit fees, rental fees, violations, etc. Due to the deactivation of gate cards, vehicles entering the community at the front and back gates may experience traffic backup and longer wait times, especially on Friday nights and Saturdays. Gate cardholders may want to consider using the unmanned gates on Scarborough Way and Lancaster Drive. The location of these gates can be found here: https://sawcreek.org/gates/
The Front Gate has a traffic camera and our residents can view it here: http://24.229.173.19:8100/
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Q. My gate card is not working, how do I find out why, and what can be done to correct it?
A. There are several reasons as to why a gate card may not be working:
- Deactivated due to account delinquency.
- Deactivated due to an expired lease.
- The gate card reactivation fee was not paid, upon the account becoming current and out of default, or once a current lease was submitted.
- The gate card may be defective.
- The Member may have requested it to be deactivated.
- The gate card was deactivated due to misuse when entering the community.
If your gate card is not working and you aren’t sure why, contact the Member Services Office at memberservices@sawcreek.org or 570-588-9329. The office hours are Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9 am-4pm.
Gate cardholders who have a non-working gate card will need to use the visitor gate and register with the Gate Officer until the situation can be resolved with Member Services.
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Can you answer these Word Plexers?
Send answers to contests@sawcreek.org, no later than 4 pm on April 8th. Those with all correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a SCE license plate.
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Hello from your Safety Committee
This week may have been wet and chilly, but very shortly Spring will be in full bloom. This explosion of renewed life also includes wildlife. We need to be mindful of this.
As a reminder, please do not feed our local wildlife. Once an animal finds a recurring source of food (this includes litter thrown along the road), it will continue to come back to it. Bears can smell a few French fries or an empty burger wrapper from more than 900 yards, ten times the smelling power of a dog.
Keep alert while enjoying the trails within Saw Creek and walking along the creek itself. Remember, all animals need to get to a water source.
Trying to get a selfie with wildlife is never a good idea. Interesting fact: more Americans are killed or seriously injured by moose than any other animal, most while trying to get a selfie, because they apparently think that it's ok to get a close-up photo with a 2-1/2-ton animal with a huge rack of antlers.
All animals will instinctively protect their babies. Never get between a mother and its offspring. Have you ever been dive-bombed by a mommy bird when its baby is on the ground?
Our wildlife makes Saw Creek very special. Enjoy it but leave them alone to do their own thing. Remember, they're probably more afraid of you than you are of them, and, if they're not cornered, they will leave you alone. Return the favor.
In closing, please come and join us at the next Safety Committee meeting at 6 pm on April 17th at the DCC. We've been getting some great info and ideas from our guests.
We also hope to see you on Safety Day, April 27th from 1 pm to 3 pm. A lot of great exhibits, demonstrations, and useful information will be available.
Be Safe.
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SCE Committees
Would you like to give back or get involved in YOUR community? There are several vacancies on the SCE committees.
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| Committee | Vacancies | | Beautification | 5 | | Building & Architectural | 4 | | Finance | 3 | | Nominating | 4 | | Public Information | 8 | | Recreation | 3 | | Rules & Regulations | 5 | | Safety | 1 | | |
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*These vacancies may not be up-to-date, pending official approval of new members from the BOD meeting*
Committee meetings are held once a month and are a great way to get to know your community.
Fill out a committee/volunteer application today. Completed applications can be returned to the Member Services Office or emailed to memberservices@sawcreek.org.
More information about each committee and a committee/volunteer application can be found by clicking here: https://sawcreek.org/community-contacts/.
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To view the schedule of committee meetings
Click here
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Spring Photo Contest
As the flowers begin to bloom, trees start sprouting leaves, and wildlife emerge, why not photograph the many picturesque scenes of the beauty within Saw Creek and enter those photos in the Spring Photo Contest.
Click here to enter:
https://sawcreek.org/photo-contest/
Shoot photos around Saw Creek Estates that show the natural beauty, amenities, and people having fun in the community.
Winners of the contest will receive a 16x20 mounted canvas print of their photo and also have a copy with your name on it hanging in Saw Creek Estates
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Don’t forget about the SCE Store!
Spring is here and warm weather is coming; people will be doing more outdoor activities such as hiking and wouldn’t this SCE drawstring backpack be perfect to utilize while hiking?
The backpack can be purchased by clicking here:
https://sawcreek.org/sce-store/ or by purchasing in the Member Services Office.
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Have you recently attended one of our events?
Please take the time to fill out our survey and tell us how we are doing and what you would like to see next time.
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Do you have an idea, suggestion, or concern regarding the community? If so, please reach out to info@sawcreek.org. | |
Are you Having Trouble Finding Your Way Around The Community? Click here for a road map that also includes amenity addresses, | |
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UPCOMING DATES
9 am-12 pm
Bulk Dumping & Recycling through April
- Bulk Dumping & Recycling April 6th
- Recycling Only April 20th
Bulk Dumping is only being offered the 1st Saturday of each month, and Recycling will be offered the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9 am-12 pm (with the exception of holiday weekends and inclement weather).
Beginning in May through September Bulk Dumping and Recycling will be offered the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
Leaf & grass clipping debris can be disposed of at the Maintenance Yard, 6268 Decker Road, on bulk dumping & recycling days from 9 am-12 pm. The designated area for disposal will be marked off, and the debris must be removed from any bags and/or containers.
For more information on Bulk dumping & Recycling click here.
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Township Clean-up Days
Middle Smithfield Township residents-cleanup and freecycle
April 25th-27th 7 am-2 pm.
Lehman Township residents
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Maintenance Yard
Located at 6268 Decker Road,
between Regent St. and Canterbury Rd.
(Previously The Stable Area)
* Weather permitting
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Community Staff Needed:
We are HIRING! Be part of our award-winning team!
Please review the employment opportunities by clicking here
“Jobs in Saw Creek” or contact Member Services for an application.
Are you in need of a part-time job and want to work for Saw Creek Estates?
Immediately hiring for:
- FT & PT Patrol Officers (Act 235 Required)
- PT TOP Bartender
- PT Dishwasher
- PT Restaurant Host
- PT Lifeguards
- PT Camp Director
- PT Camp Counselors
- PT Pool Attendants
- PT Gate Officer
- PT Public Safety Dispatcher
- FT Director of Public Safety
- FT Sous Chef
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Please note that all candidates must be available for flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, have reliable transportation, and must undergo drug and background screening. Equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. | |
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Fun in Saw Creek
CLICK ANY EVENT FOR MORE INFORMATION
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EXTENDED
The writing contest has been extended until
Monday, April 8th - 4 pm.
Open to all ages. Use your imagination, show off your creativity and send your story to contests@sawcreek.org.
Winners will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
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