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CHS Students of the Month to $125,784.99 and payroll amounted to $34,890.38, bringing
Red Cross Blood Drives the total to $160,675.37. The receipts totaled $84,279.73.
Department Reports
There was no Deputy present, but the Trustees received a
Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school and winter copy of the November 2021 incident report.
weather all contribute to a drop in blood and platelet donations The Zoning Inspector reported 9 permits issued, of which 5
this time of year. were single family dwellings, bringing the number to 164 for
Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the year to date. The Zoning Commission will meet Thursday,
the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org January 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. At their last
or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). meeting, they discussed placing trees in the road-right-of-way.
To encourage donors to help address the historically low They will continue the study at the next meeting. The Board of
blood supply this holiday season, all who come to give now Zoning Appeals will not meet in December because there were
through January 2 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long- no applications received. The next regular meeting will be on
sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.
Lorain County Blood Drives: The Road-Service Director reported that one of the squads
Avon - December 20, from 12-5 p.m., Avon Isle Park, 37080 was being serviced. West River Road is going to be closed at
Detroit Road; December 22, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Mitchell’s Plainview for repair on a road slippage. It will start on Dec. 9
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, 1750 Moore Road. and end on Dec. 23, if weather permits. There will also be a
Columbia Station - December 24, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Co- closure on East River Road for work on a culvert by Emmons
lumbia Twp. Fire Department, 25540 Royalton Rd. Jesse Groleau Thomas Reljin Road. Detours have been posted.
North Ridgeville - December 30, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Seniors Jesse Groleau and Thomas Reljin have been chosen The Fire Chief reported 36 on file, 34 on call, 194 fire calls
Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Rd. as Columbia High School “Student of the Month” for Novem- to date and 740 EMS calls. There were 57 mutual aid assists and
To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor ber. Nominees are chosen based on the following criteria: Ma- 44 mutual aid requests. Transport billing for November brought
card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification turity, Citizenship, Behavior and Effort. in $12,215.29, bringing the total for the year to $141,288.24.
that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of Jesse Groleau is the daughter of Jodi Williams, the grand- The annual Christmas Blood Drive is returning to the Co-
age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by daughter of Judy Bolden and the sister to Tracy Groleau. Co- lumbia Township Fire Department meeting room, at 25540
state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good lumbia has always been a part of Jesse’s life. She is President of Royalton Road, on Friday, December 24, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students the Anime Club and runs track for the Raider Varsity Track and To schedule an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org and en-
and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet Field team each spring. Jesse is enrolled in College Credit Plus ter sponsor code “Columbia TWP” or call 1-800-RED CROSS
certain height and weight requirements. classes and has been on the High Honor Roll, maintaining a 4.0 (1-800-733-2767).
GPA, throughout her high school career. She loves listening to Rita Plata gave the cemetery report: $300 was received as
music and attending concerts. Jesse works at Shoe Department footer fees.
2200 Station Rd. 330-350-2486 Encore at Southpark Mall, which she truly enjoys and loves the Old Business
Valley City www.beriswillfarms.com people she works with. After graduation, Jesse plans to attend Zoning permits have been tabled.
South of Route 303 Our Meats are Locally, Bowling Green State University, majoring in Psychology, and
HOURS: All Naturally Raised, hopes to open her own private office to offer therapy and coun- SEE COLUMBIA TRUSTEES ON PAGE 4
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SAMPLER PACK Before the start of the regular order of business, the Fire Safety Jackets, Vests,

2 Round Steaks 4 Pork Chops $ Chief and the Trustees swore in 6 new firefighter/paramedic T-Shirts, Rainsuits Class 2 & 3
1 Beef Roast 2 lbs. Chicken Breasts 99 candidates for duty in the Columbia Fire Department. A special
3 lbs. Ground Beef 1 lb. Ground Turkey award for Firefighter of the Year was given to Mike Arena.
1 lb.Bacon 1 pkg. Turkey Sausage Patties The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on Decem- Are you a Veteran, Thinking about
1 pkg. Turkey Breast ber 6 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall with only two Trustees present
and the Fiscal Officer, Mandie Andrews. The Trustees approved Listing, First Time Home Buyer, or
WILD BIRD FEED Don’t forget to the minutes of the previous meeting of Nov. 15 as written. The Just Starting Over?
Trustees voted to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted
Black Oil Sunflower $ 33.99/50 lbs. feed the birds!
Wild Birdseed $ 26.49/50 lbs. Special Programs are Now Available, I Can Help!
Economy Birdseed $ 23.49/50 lbs. No Cost - No Obligation
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Woodpecker Suet 3 / 7 LEGAL NOTICE Electronic Estimates - In person or Zoom
The Board of Education of the Columbia Local School Ed Kearney, Realtor
District will hold its annual Tax Budget Hearing on
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 5:30pm at the Columbia Call or text: 440-915-0900
Community Foundation Media Center located at Columbia edwardkearney@howardhanna.com
High School, 14168 West River Road, Columbia Station,
OH.
A copy of the 2022-2023 Tax Budget is on file and
available for review prior to the Tax Budget Hearing at
the Administration Center during regular operating hours.
Patricia Eddy, Treasurer, Columbia Local Schools.
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