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Fiscal Officer’s Financial lutions for street lighting as- The Fire Chief reported
Requests sessments for 16 subdivisions 37 on file, 35 on call, 551
The Fiscal Officer asked for collection on the 2022 tax runs, 41 mutual aid assists
the Trustees for approval to duplicate. The Trustees voted and 37 mutual aid requests.
the following resolutions to to approve the individual res- Transport billing for August October
reflect $109,779.56 paid by olutions. The list of subdivi- brought in $13,999.19, bring-
the Ohio Public Works Com- sions and the assessments can ing the total for the year to
mission for the S. Boone be seen at town hall during date to $94,482.64.
Road Issue I Project: business hours. Rita Plata gave the Cem- Events at Columbia Branch
1) Resolution to add After Community Input, etery Report: $1,000 was re-
OPWC to the Revenue Bud- the meeting was adjourned. ceived for burials.
get and increase Estimated The Columbia Township The Zoning Commission
Resources for the Public Board of Trustees met on will meet Thursday, October
Works Fund o the Amend- September 19 in the Town 6, at 6:30 p.m. There is no
ed Official Certificate to Hall with all three Trustees Board of Zoning Appeals for
$109,779.56. The Trustees present and Fiscal Officer September. Sensory Play Maker‑in‑Residence Workshop:
voted to pass the request. Mandie Andrews. The Trust- New Business Saturday, Oct. 1 Songwriting
2) Resolution to add ees voted to approve the min- Trustee Mark Cun-
OPWC to the Appropriation utes of the September 6 meet- ningham was reappoint- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
Budget and Increase Per- ing. The Trustees voted to ed to the RLCWA Board. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to explore 2 to 3 p.m.
manent Appropriations to pay the bills and payroll. The The Trustees set the date and their senses through messy play. Dress for a mess. Join Kennedy to discuss reasons for
$109,779.56. The Trustees bills amounted to $37,938.90 time for Halloween Trick-or- songwriting, learn different pieces that make
voted to pass the request. and payroll amounted to Treat for Monday, October up the structure of a song and discover the
The Fiscal Officer asked $28,247.25, bringing the total 31, from 6-8 p.m. There’s Something Strange in Ohio: various methods to go about writing. We’ll
the Trustees to approve the to $66,186.15. The Receipts The Trustees discussed a Unusual Spooky Tales recap how to combine what we learned in
following resolutions neces- totaled $9,002.10. possible upgrade to the pro- previous sessions about Vocal Technique and
sary to pay SWGH and the Department Reports jector and sound system in Saturday, Oct. 1 Music Theory to write a song.
Library: A Sheriff’s Deputy was Town Hall. The microphone 2 to 3 p.m.
1) Resolution to change in attendance at the meeting. system will probably take Explore strange, unusual, mysterious and odd
the SWGH Revenue Budget The Zoning Inspector re- precedence, but they will tales from the state of Ohio. What historical facts Crafty Adults
to $45,061.18 ported 10 permits issued, of look at the finances needed. are too strange to be false and what is just an Monday, Oct. 17
2) Resolution to change which 3 were for single fam- The Trustees approved the urban legend? 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
the SWGH Permanent ily homes, bringing the total culvert pipe fee schedule as Are you a crafter or would you like to
Appropriation Budget to for the year to date to 152. The recommended by the State Tinker Time: Squishy, Salty Circuits be one? Join us monthly to try new craft
$45,061.18. Lorain County Land Bank Auditor. The cost of a pipe projects. This program is co‑sponsored by
3) Resolution to change scheduled a walk through of will be $550. This does not Monday, Oct. 3 The Friends of the Columbia Library, Inc.
the Lorain Public Li- the property at 9955 Bryant include labor. 6 to 7 p.m.
brary Revenue Budget to on October 5. The Trustees discussed Pop! Fizz! Boom! Budding scientists are invited to
$422,283.08. The Road-Service Direc- the replacement LED sign explore and create a STEM project every month.
4) Resolution to change tor reported that everything is requested by the Colum- Columbia Friends General Meeting
the Lorain Public Library up and running. Issue I proj- bia Local School District. Tuesday, Oct. 18
Permanent Appropriation ect has been accepted. A rot- It will replace the old sign Columbia Friends Book Sale 5 p.m.
Budget to $422,283.08. The ted pipe has been found un- on Route 82. A MOU will Tuesday, Oct. 4; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Join a fun group of other library enthusiasts
Trustees voted to approve der the culvert on N. Boone. have to be signed. It will who host book sales and volunteer at various
each resolution individually. The ODOT mileage has to be be for school events and Wednesday, Oct. 5; Noon to 7 p.m. programs in support of your beloved branch.
The Fiscal Officer asked turned in. township events. No ad- Thursday, Oct. 6; Noon to 7 p.m.
to approve individual reso- vertising will be permitted. Friday, Oct. 7; Noon to 6 p.m.
The final plat for Creekside Saturday, Oct. 8; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candle Magic
Subdivision Phase 2 will be The book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Wednesday, Oct. 19
signed. The County Engineer Columbia Branch and open to the public. New 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
has passed it and signed off. members may join, or former members may Have you ever made a wish on a birthday
Ohio History Hunter at- renew their annual membership at the sale. candle? Candles are one of the oldest and
tended the meeting. They easiest forms of magic. Make a rolled
have learned that there may Tales for Tykes beeswax candle dressed with oils and
be African-American graves herbs, and learn how to set intentions for
Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun: Closed from the 1800’s outside the Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 manifesting positivity.
regular grave area in the old
10:30 to 11 a.m.
440-236-3627 cemetery next to the Town Stories, movement and rhymes for active walkers Maker‑in‑Residence Workshop:
Hall. They would like to re-
through 3‑year‑olds with their caregivers.

cover the graves and fix head-
• MULCH stones so that the site can Maker‑in‑Residence Open Studio Hours Applied Songwriting, Part 1
Saturday, Oct. 22
be respectfully viewed. The
• STONE Trustees felt that their insur- Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 to 3 p.m.
This is an applied workshop for writing and
ance could be compromised
5 to 7 p.m.
brainstorming. During this session, Kennedy
• GRAVEL by outside people digging Stop in and visit with our current will provide samples of chord progressions
in the cemetery and moving
Maker‑In‑Residence, songwriter Kennedy Nagel,
and/or lyrics to get the session started. We’ll
headstones. The Trustees felt
and learn about music theory, vocal technique and
• TOPSOIL it was up to the township crew the craft of songwriting. explore developing style, flow, intention and
word building to make your song truly your
to dig in the cemetery and fix
11564 Station Rd tombstones. The cemetery on Evening Book Discussion: own.
Rt. 252 was also mentioned.
Columbia Station, OH 44028 It sits on private land, but is “Hide” by Kiersten White Doll Head Planters
info@mortonslandscaping.com actually owned by the Town- Wednesday, Oct. 5 Monday, Oct. 24; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
ship, which has a right of way
PICKUP & DELIVERY to access the property. 6:30 p.m. Get in the spooky spirit by transforming old
Spend an evening each month discussing a great
dolls into creepy, ghoulish doll head planters.
Committee Reports
Mr. Cunningham report- book and making new friends. Copies of the book
are available at the library. New members are
ed that the Lorain County welcome.
6757 Center Rd Township Association will Change Your Rattitude
Valley City meet Oct. 21. Mr. Manning Parachute Play Saturday, Oct. 29
330-483-1190 reported that the Southwest Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 2 to 3 p.m.
General Hospital Board will
www.gandalfspub.com meet Oct. 5. The Comprehen- 10:30 to 11 a.m. Rats tend to be stereotyped as pests who are
wild and mean. But did you know they can
sive Plan Steering Committee
Sat, Sept 24, 7:30pm Taco Tuesday is working on looking for a Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with the play video games, become support animals,
library’s parachute! This interactive and play‑filled
with... 3 for $9 consultant . program is recommended for ages 2 to 5. learn tricks, sniff out land mines and detect
tuberculosis? Come face to face with an
There were no Fiscal Of-
Custy & Pick from our Taco Menu ficer’s Financial Requests. ambassador rat to learn more and debunk
McNamara Hard & Soft Shells After Community Input, the Tabletop Games Club the stigma!
Sun, Sept 25, 4:00pm Wednesday meeting was adjourned. The Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 25
MAC & CHEESE NIGHT next regular meeting will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Spice Club Kits
on Monday, October 3, at 7
with... Choose from multiple p.m. in the Town Hall. Join us for a fun evening of card and board games. Monday, Oct. 31; drop in 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Jim & Eroc Artisan Meals Infuse excitement and flavor into every meal
Thursday Fiber Arts Group with our Spice Club Kits. Drop in during
regular hours for a take‑home kit that will
LUNCH SPECIALS BURGER NIGHT include a small amount of a featured spice,
EVERYDAY! 1/2 lb. Certified Unlock Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27 a brief history and recommended recipes.
MUSIC BINGO Angus Burger - $9 your Noon to 4 p.m. Available while supplies last.
For new and long‑time knitters and crocheters.
Thursdays 7:30pm EVERY potential! If you have a “UFO” (an Unfinished Object) that
Sunday you would like to work on with us, bring it or start
HAPPY HOUR Brunch from something new!
Tues - Fri 3-7pm 9am-2pm
$1 OFF Drafts Live Music & Events Preregistration is required for these programs.
(excluding Guinness) Call or register online at LorainPublicLibrary.org/events to reserve your spot.
$2 Domestics 10/1 Mitch Hengst
10/8 Prime Numbers
Scratch Kitchen 10/14 QS Jazz 13824 W. River Road North, Columbia Station • 440-236-8751
courtesty of Exec. Chef 10/15 George Hartwig
Edward West We have the key! Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours: Tues-Wed: 11am-10pm, Th: 11am-11pm, Call us at 236-8982 Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 11am-12am, Sun: 9am-9pm, Mon: Closed