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news@rural-urbanrecord.com V.F.W. Furnace Raffle
Columbia Columbia V.F.W. Post #9340 is having a Furnace Raffle. Columbia Trustees Meeting

Homecoming S&S Heating and Cooling, in Hinkley, donated the raffle prize
to the Post and the money raised will be used for a new front
Festival digital sign as the old wooden one is rotting out and leaning. The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on June 6
There are only 750 tickets to be sold. Raffle tickets are
Officer, Mandie Andrews. The previous minutes of May 16,
The 2022 Columbia Homecoming Festival will be held June $20 for a single ticket or 6 tickets for $100. The winning tick- in the Town Hall with all three Trustees present and the Fiscal
23-25 in Columbia Township Park, located at 25540 Royalton et holder will receive a Trane™ 100,000 BTU Model S9X2 2022 were approved by the Trustees as written. The Trustees
Road, in Columbia Station. This year will be the 70th year for Gas Furnace; Aprilaire™ High Efficiency Filtration System; also voted to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted to
the event and is presented by the Columbia Chamber of Com- Pro1™ T715 Two-Stage Comfort Control; and Standard Instal- $81,733.91 and payroll amounted to $32,601.48, bringing the
merce. lation/Replacement Package. total to $114,335.39. Receipts totaled $89,239.14.
Admission and parking are free. Make sure that you bring Tickets can be purchased at the Columbia Homecoming Department Reports
lawn chairs and blankets for all of the free concerts and movie VFW Tent or at the VFW Beer Garden. Any donations will be There was no Sheriff’s Deputy present, but the Trustees did
in the park this weekend! This year we will also have inflat- gladly accepted. Tax deductable checks can be made out to the receive the Sheriff’s May Incident Report. The Zoning
ables! Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visit SSHeating.com/raffle for full Inspector reported 20 permits issued, of which 6 were for new
To kick off the weekend full of festivities, the parade will be details. single family houses, bringing the total for the year to date
on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Afterwards, will be the Open- Church parking for to 103. There were three violations issued that were not taken
ing Ceremony with parade winners and the Citizen of the Year care of, so the Trustees authorized the township to do the work.
announced. Homecoming fireworks A residence on Rolling Brook needs high vegetation to be cut.
Friday they will have a Movie in the Park for the kids and A resident on Redfern put 6 trees into the Road-right-of-way.
the Buckshot Band on the main stage. Hosanna Lutheran Church is inviting you to park in their They will have to be removed. The gas station on Sprague will
Saturday is “Kid’s Day!” There will be a variety of free yard and party in their lot on Saturday, June 25. Watch the have to remove the flags. Mr. Fetchet requested the zoning fee
games for the kids! There will also be a balloon sculpterer, face Homecoming Fireworks from thier parking lot or make your that he paid be returned because the Dak P. Studios company
painting, Jungle Bob and a Pet Parade. Columbia VFW Post way across the road to the park. Cook-out foods will be avail- pulled out of the deal. The Trustees voted to return his fee as no
#9340 will host a Beer Garden and the Fire Department will able as well. Arrive any time after 6 p.m. to get your fireworks money had been spent.
have a Fire Safety Demonstration. viewing spot. The Road-Service Director reported that all equipment was
Saturday night will be packed full of entertainment and Donations will gladly be accepted for parking and food. All up and running. The Issue I project, repairing Boone Road,
rides! Fireworks will follow the amazing entertainment on proceeds will be used to serve the local community. If you have should start within a few days.
stage Saturday night. any questions, please contact Peter Tallos at (440) 343-4851. The Fire Chief reported 38 on file, 36 on call, 319 runs, 31
More information can be found on their website at www. Hosanna Lutheran is located at 13485 W. River Rd., in Co- mutual aid assists and 18 mutual aid requests. Transport bill-
columbiahomecoming.com. lumbia Station, across from the Columbia Park and Columbia ing for May brought in $13,375.33, bringing the year-to-date
amount to $57,301.89.
Annual Community Garage Sale Middle School. hold a blood drive on Friday, June 24, during Colum-
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The annual Columbia Township Community Garage Sales ARF Open House Picnic bia Homecoming Days, from 2-7 p.m. in the meet-
will be Thursday-Saturday, June 23-25. For a complete list of ing room of the fire department, 25540 Royalton Road.
participating houses, please visit www.columbiatwp.us At long last, Berea ARF is finally able to host Help give patients a chance for a brighter future. All blood
an Open House Picnic to officially introduce you types are needed! To schedule an appointment, go to Red-
CrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code “Columbia TWP” or
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP to their new shelter facility! call 1-800-733-2767.
It’s been a tough 2 years for everyone, so
BUDGET HEARING while pandemic restrictions have lifted, they are SEE TRUSTEES ON PAGE 4
gradually re-opening the shelter to the public.
The Columbia Township board of Trustees will hold Please come and help celebrate the new shel-
their 2023 Budget Hearing on Tuesday July 5, 2022 at ter facility at their family-friendly Open House
7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Town Hall, 25496 Royalton Picnic on Saturday, June 25, from 12-3 p.m. at J&J Greenhouse
Road, Columbia Station, OH. 10015 E. River Road, in Columbia Twp.
Notice given by: Mandie M. Andrews, Fiscal Officer Bring the whole pack to enjoy the festivities as they em- “We Grow On You”
BARK on the next chapter of their life-saving mission. Well-be-
haved dogs on leashes are welcome. Summer Sale!
Enjoy grilled hot dogs, chips, soft drinks & desserts, tour
the new shelter and explore the 16 beautiful acres. The ARF Last ad of the Season!
merchandise table will be open and there will be a raffle basket
table. A Presentation and dedication is at 1:30 p.m.
Contact ArfDevelopmentInfo@gmail.com with any ques- 50% OFF
tions.
Plant Material

Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun: Closed COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Includes:
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If interested, please go to the Township website, fill 26240 Folley Rd., Columbia Station

11564 Station Rd out the application, and either submit it directly to Directions or info 440-236-8762
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
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Columbia Station, OH 44028 the trustees or drop a hard copy off at the township Hrs: Mon-Sat 9-8; Sun 9-6
hall at 25496 Royalton Road, Columbia Station. The
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