Page 8 - 10-11-21

Page 8, RURAL-URBAN RECORD, October 11, 2021
LaGrange News www.rural-urbanrecord.com

news@rural-urbanrecord.com
Library accepting book donations PHS Treasurer Jackie Johnson reported that the clothing
Penfield Twp. Cemetery Notice The Friends Of Epls Keystone, formerly known as The from their “Stuff the Truck” event will be picked up on Sep-

and thanked all for the support.
All summer decorations will be removed from the grave Friends Of The Keystone-Lagrange Community Library, are tember 29. She also reported on a very successful garage sale
sites on October 15, 2021. If you have decorations there that now accepting donations through October 31. They are ac- Recreation Board Vice Chair Tom Seman advised that plans
you do not want destroyed, please collect them prior to October cepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, records, for Penfield Day are progressing nicely. Tom advised that the
15. Also, only 2 decorations per grave site are allowed. games and puzzles for their yearly book sale to be held in No- Recreation Board is planning on hosting a Trunk or Treat event
Penfield Township Trustees vember. You can bring your items to the IGA bookshelf, Mi- on 10/31. Times were discussed and it was decided to hold the
chelle’s Café, the First Baptist Church in LaGrange, LaGrange event from 2-4 p.m. Seman fielded a call from a Keystone soc-
Brush Pickup United Methodist Church and the Village building lobby (the cer coach who questioned the use of the Park soccer fields for
old school building). Note: no encyclopedias, cassette tapes or
practice, JV games and possible scrimmages. Trustees ques-
The Township Road Department provides brush pickup on national geographic magazines accepted. tioned prepping and lining of fields for this usage. Seman will
the second and fourth Monday of each month. Please call 355- procure additional information on this request and report back
5141 to have your address put on the list. For a complete guide, to Trustees.
net; click on “Road Department” at the top of the page to go to Penfield Twp. Trustees was decided to allow this installation. The Ipanda proposal for
Trustee Johnson discussed the Free Pantry in Penfield and it
see our Brush Chipping Policy at www.lagrangetownshipohio.
our Road Department informational page. 2022 was discussed. The Trustee’s accepted this proposal and
authorized early payment of the invoice. Johnson reported on a
The September 21 regular meeting of the Penfield Township cremation’s burial. He also reported that SLCAD now employs
Trustees was called to order at 7:30 p.m. All officers were pres- over 40 employees, and that the LCTA meeting held at LCCC
ent, with the exception of Trustee Flynn. Five guests attended was very lightly attended for the scholarship discussion.
I would like to thank our staff and student volunteers who the meeting. Chairman Conrad reported that inspection of the Canon
helped organize the awesome events at Family Fall Fest! I heard The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- property revealed that the main ditch outlet is plugged on the
LaGrange Township side, which is contributing to the prob-
great reviews of the pumpkin “egg” hunt, games and crafts. proved. A motion passed to approve Vouchers #13587-13597, lem on the Canon property on the southeast side of Webster
Thanks to the KHS FCCLA and BBQ Club, both of which are Purchase Orders #37-38-2021, the August Bank Reconciliation & Whitehead Roads. He discussed this matter with LaGrange
managed by Shannon Heffernan. Also, thanks to Mary Sczce- and the August Monthly Reports. Township Trustee Gary Burnett, who authorized Conrad to
panik who brought her environmental club to volunteer at the Fiscal Officer Denes read the correspondence, which includ- pursue the discussion for potential SWAC grant money with
event. In addition, we appreciate our special guests - the La- ed: a notice from Protegis that we are no longer covered under Don Romancek to clean this ditch. Conrad will pursue ODOT
Grange Police Department and LaGrange Fire Department. their insurance as they no longer service our fire suppression Township Stimulus grant money for the repair of the culvert af-
This past week, the first annual Lorain County 8 (LC8) system; paperwork from the Ohio Department of Commerce
leadership conference was held. We had eighteen KHS student regarding the Cemetery Grant; notice from the Red Cross that fecting the Holland property. Conrad advised that he approved
the Rumpke mailer with Sarah Mathews via email.
athletes attend the event. These athletes were chosen by their the 9/22 Blood Drive had 42 out of 46 appointment time slots With no additional business to discuss, the meeting was ad-
coaches, administrators, guidance counselors and teachers be- filled; and a letter from Rumpke regarding a service represen- journed at 8:04 p.m.
cause of their stellar leadership qualities both on and off the tative change. FO Denes will follow up with Sarah Mathews
field. The purpose of the conference was to discuss the impor- regarding rep change. A letter was also received from ODOT
tance of growing leaders in today’s society regarding the Township Stimulus Program, which may provide LEGAL NOTICE
We ask that you please consider becoming a permanent sub- funding for culvert work. The 2022 proposal and invoice from
stitute at Keystone. This means that you are guaranteed work Ipanda Design for the Township website was received. A re- Penfield zoning comission will hold a public hearing
five days a week at $120 a day. We understand that you may quest was received to install a Little Free Pantry at the Roadside for text changes on ponds. Hearing will be held at Penfield
have weekly or bi-weekly commitments, and we can accom- Park. FO Denes will follow up on this matter. Halloween Trick Hall, 41012 St. Rt, 18, Wellington, on Wednesday October
modate your schedule accordingly. Also, we would love to or Treating was discussed. Notice was received from the Lorain 27, 2021, at 7 p.m. Regular zoning meeting will be held
welcome substitute bus drivers to our transportation depart- County Office on Aging that the Township funded Meals on immediately after.
ment! To read specific details about these positions, including Wheels program went over the budgeted amount for the year at Any questions call Chairman Clark Lubaski, 440-336-
pay, hours and qualifications, please navigate to the following the end of August. This overage is due to increased demand for 3385.
link: Substitute Positions at Keystone District. this program due to COVID. Discussion was held and it was
As a reminder, we have obtained KN-95 face masks for stu- agreed to increase our budget for this program by $1,000. FO
dents, staff, and/or parents who are interested in obtaining one Denes questioned whether the radio repeating tower contract
for free. The masks are available in all of our school offices. was discussed at the LCTA meeting. There was no official dis- Over 21,000 local people receive our paper!
cussion, but Trustee Johnson questioned a representative from
LaGrange Lions news the LC Prosecutor’s office regarding this matter. He advised
that the invoice for this service should be coming from LC Of-
Fish Fries fice of Emergency Management and not Vasu, as the original
contract, which expired on 6/30/2019, was between Vasu and
The LaGrange Lions will be hosting drive-thru only fish fry  
dinners on October 15 & 22 at Lions Park, 240 Glendale St., EMA, not the individual townships. Denes was advised to hold  OPEN 
invoice without payment in anticipation of a new contract be-
in LaGrange, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost for dinners will be: full ing forwarded. Copies of financial reports from April ’21 thru  
fish - $13, full shrimp - $13, half fish/half shrimp - $13, a half August ’21 received on 9/17 from Recreation Board Treasurer  
fish dinner - $9, a half shrimp dinner- $9, mac & cheese dinner Keri Gordon were distributed to Trustees for review.  
- $7 and a hot dog meal - $5. All dinners come with fries, cole Resident Julie Ann Ferriman was in attendance questioning
slaw, bread and butter. Cash only. No phone orders accepted. the possibility of a commercial shooting range being developed
Fall Dinner Gun Raffle on property adjoining hers. She expressed concern over space
The LaGrange Hunting & Fishing Club will be holding a
Fall Dinner Gun Raffle on Saturday, November 6, at the Lorain limitations and asked to be notified if any discussion is to be
held on this matter.
County Fairgrounds, Bldg. 19, on Rte. 18 in Wellington. Doors
open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner includes roast beef,
stuffed peppers and fried chicken catered by Fligners. Beer,
pop, water and coffee are free. There will be gun raffles, a 50/50
and a Chinese raffle. Tickets cost $30 each. Each ticket is good Ground Beef
for a chance to win a Henry 44 mag. You must be present to
win. For tickets, please call Eric Broud at (216) 469-8060 or $2.99 lb
text Joe Jones at (440) 668-6079.
100% Angus Beef Dry Aged,
No Fillers, No Water!
ALBANY Meats & Farm
The voice of Market
RETAIN “From Our Farm To CUSTOM
ROBERTA DOVE Your Table” PROCESSING

MOORE FROZEN SEEN ON NEW DAY WE SERVICE/SUPPLY

LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP AVAILABLE CLEVELAND FOX 8! LARGE & SMALL VENUES
FISCAL OFFICER
The Best Choice! FARM TO TABLE FRESH MEAT COUNTER IN NORTHEAST OHIO

RETAIN

SPECIALS & BUNDLES DAILY! SEE OUR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK FOR DETAILS

“In this election the winner will take office upon the certi- HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8AM-6PM • SATURDAY: 8AM-4PM • SUNDAY: CLOSED
fication of the election in November”
“I ask for your vote to allow me to retain this position to LOCATED 1 HALF MILE SOUTH OF RT. 20 ON RT. 58
allow the township to continue operating smoothly”
“Paid for by the committee to elect Roberta Dove Moore 15788 OH. RT. 58 OBERLIN, OH • 440-775-FARM (3276)
Fiscal Officer, Roberta Dove Moore, chairman,
40600 Webster Road, LaGrange, Ohio, 44050” MCCONNELLMEATSANDFARMMARKET.COM