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PENFIELD TRUSTEES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Library Friends Early Bird: America’s beloved

Trustee Flynn reported that the WFD expansion is complete accepting book donations Purple Martins return to Ohio
and move in has begun. The District was able to fund this ex-
pansion without procuring a loan. Flynn reported that Tony Po- The Friends of EPLS Keystone, formerly known as the tain multi-compartment nest
len gave him a price on an Alamo ditch mower. The list price is Friends of the Keystone-LaGrange Community Library, are ‘condos’ that are essential
$27,130 with a government price of $21,704. now accepting donations through October 31. They are ac- for the birds’ survival. Once
widespread in rural America,
Trustee Johnson reported that all blinds are hung. The KEY cepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, records, this species, that eats billions
Collaborative has approved labor funding reimbursement for games and puzzles for their yearly book sale to be held in No- of flying insects annually,
the walking trail snow removal up to $680. FO Denes will pre- vember. You can bring your items to the IGA bookshelf, Mi- has been disappearing at an
pare a summary of hours for this task at season end. chelle’s Café, the First Baptist Church in LaGrange, LaGrange alarming rate, experiencing a
Chairman Conrad made a motion, seconded by Trustee United Methodist Church and the Village Building Lobby (the loss of one-third of its popu-
Johnson to accept Superior Fire Services bid for fire extin- Old School Building). They will be holding a Donation Drop- lation over the last 50 years.
guisher & fire suppression system service & repair. Conrad was Off Day on April 24, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Village Build- In a sure sign that spring is “The decline seems to
unable to keep an appointment with Superior for service and ing. You can bring your gently used items and drop them off in not far behind, the first Purple be the combination of a few
will reschedule same. Conrad called Cody Carroll of the LCPH a drive-through fashion. Note: No encyclopedias, cassette tapes Martins of the year have been factors: nesting habitat loss,
department regarding rescheduling the 4/14/20 meeting which or National Geographic magazines accepted. spotted in Ohio. competing invasive species,
was to discuss maintenance of household sewage treatment The birds were seen on decreasing prey availabili-
systems and possible EPA grant funding thru LCPH for re- March 13, in the city of Ce- ty and climate change,” said
Siegrist. “Over the majority
lina, by a Purple Martin en-
placement of old failing systems. Carroll is leaving LCPH and thusiast – one of many people of the Purple Martins’ range,
gave Conrad new contact info. Conrad will follow up. Conrad throughout the eastern and they are unable to nest natu-
scheduled a township road inspection drive with Shaun Duffala central United States who rally any longer. Human-pro-
of the LC Engineer’s for March 10, at 10:30 a.m. Conrad called Second Harvest will be distributing free boxes of assorted track and report on the birds’ vided nest boxes are the only
Crossroads to get a quote for the Township Hall Parking lot re- shelf-stable food and more at a mobile food pantry on Tuesday, annual migration on behalf of thing keeping the species
pair work. Roadman Albrecht reported that the Recreation Park March 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Keystone High School’s wildcat the Purple Martin Conserva- alive east of the Rocky Moun-
parking lot is in serious need of attention. Discussion was held stadium. tion Association. tains.” Siegrist says the very
We continue to seek substitutes in the following areas: teach-
regarding James Myers of Computer Systems ers, bus drivers, bus monitors, cleaners, food services, workers, “The Purple Martins ar- survival of the species is due
Unlimited’s continued failure to complete installation & and paraprofessionals. We also are seeking a Head Varsity Vol- rival in Ohio show the birds in large part to scores of ded-
provide training. Conrad has made repeated calls which were leyball Coach for the 2021-22 school year. Learn about quali- are making steady progress icated conservationists who
invest their time, money and
unreturned and stopped at the business twice. He spoke with fications for all of these positions and apply online @ https:// northward since they first hearts into maintaining hous-
made landfall in Florida two
James and advised him that the LC Prosecutor will be involved www.keystonelocalschools.org/about/news/1685786/employ- days before Christmas,” said ing for the martins.
if this matter is not resolved. James told Chairman Conrad that ment. Joe Siegrist, President of the “The landlords provide
serial #’s were not needed and that we did not need to register As spring break is upon us, I want to reiterate the Lorain Purple Martin Conservation critical shelter for the mar-
equipment for warranty purposes as all has a 3 year warranty. County Health Department’s recommendations for traveling. Association. “Tracking the tins,” Siegrist said. “In return,
FO Denes reiterated that serial #’s are needed for inventory and Regardless of your travel plans, students or staff should quar- migration is not only fun, it they are rewarded with a fam-
insurance purposes. Andrew Finton of LMRE is researching antine if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as also provides us with valuable ily-like bond with the birds
possible Township property for potential solar fields. loss of taste, fever, cough, etc. View the full list of symptoms information that helps inform who return to the same colo-
FO Denes requested that the newsletter folding date be @ https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/covid19resources. our research and strengthen ny year after year like clock-
switched to April 20, at 5 p.m. Trustees agreed to this change. The Health Department advises travelers to self-quarantine our efforts to make sure we’re work.”
To follow along with the
With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was for 14 days after coming from states with COVID-19 positiv- doing everything possible to Purple Martins’ migration and
adjourned at 9:01 p.m. with a motion made by Trustee Flynn, ity rates of 15% or higher. Access Ohio’s travel advisory at @ sustain the population of these learn more about how you can
amazing birds.”
seconded by Trustee Johnson. https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/fami- North America’s largest help conserve this treasured
Submitted by Vicki Denes, Fiscal Officer, Penfield Town- lies-and-individuals/covid-19-travel-advisory/covid-19-trav- species of swallow, the Purple bird, visit www.purplemartin.
ship el-advisory. Martins, winter in the rainfor- org. In addition, people inter-
Please remember to participate in the Ohio Department of ested in learning more about
Education’s short, 25 question survey about your involvement ests of Brazil before making how to attract and care for
up to a 7000-mile migration
ATTENTION! in your student’s education. You may be eligible to participate north into the eastern United Purple Martins can receive
if your child has an IEP and receives special education services.
a free booklet by contacting
BUSINESS OWNERS Filling out the survey also registers you for a drawing for sev- States and Canada. the Purple Martin Conserva-
The annual migration is a
eral $50 Amazon gift cards. View more information @ https://
Eaton • Grafton • LaGrange • Wellington osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38GasERthq6j62G. testament to the martins’ resil- tion Association by emailing
info@purplemartin.org
or
ience as well as the unwaver-
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