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Special thanks to CHS, CMS and Copopa teachers, coun-
Public meeting selors, secretaries and staff, Columbia Eagles Club, J&J Green- Old Business
The upgrades to the projector and sound system are in. A
The Columbia Township Comprehensive Plan Steering house and Potter Door for their generosity and kindness. The class for using the equipment is planned. There are still a few
Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Columbia Food Center and Schild’s IGA helped enormously issues to be ironed out. The contract with the Lorain Coun-
ty Sheriff was discussed. The new contract will not meet our
with donations of food and gift cards. Thank you so very much
4 p.m. in the Columbia Town Hall. There will be a consultant to all of the individuals who donated gifts, money and/or gift needs. It was decided that the Township will remain on the old
presentation on January 10 and 12, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the cards. There are far too many of you to mention, and many program.
Columbia Town Hall. preferred to be anonymous donors, but if we have forgotten New Business
The cell tower lease was discussed. It was decided to leave
Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame anyone, we apologize and know that we could not do any of the contract the same.The Trustees ordered a new snow plow
this without your help. Thanks also to Fifth Third Bank for al-
Inductees lowing us to place wish lists in their lobby. So many wonderful for the new truck ordered. It will cost $15,754. The Trustees
voted to allow a replacement home sewage treatment system for
people reached out to help in purchasing and wrapping gifts for
The Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony the kids of Columbia and we are so very thankful! Columbia is 26373 Folley Road and allow the discharge to go into the ditch.
will be held on Friday, January 13, at Columbia High School. truly a great place to live! The Trustees voted to place “No Parking on Fire Hydrant Side”
Sincerely, Susie Dunn & Suzy Andrews - Columbia Giving
signs for the Columbia Reserve Subdivision. The Trustees plan
This year’s class of inductees are: Keith Mescan (1994), Emily Tree to file for a storm water planning grant to clean Ives ditch.
Nagle (2010) and the 1965 880 yd. Relay Team (Dave Kuhn, The Trustees discussed allowing Columbia Gas to do an open
Dick Moore, Glenn Putt & William Sanders). The induction Columbia Local Science Fair cut on North Boone Road. The Trustees will allow it but the Lo-
ceremony will take place immediately following the CHS JV rain County Engineer will need to monitor the repair of the road.
boys basketball game (game time is 5:30 p.m). The Varsity reminder The Trustees will apply for the NOPEC 2023 Community Event
game will be played after the ceremony. The Raiders opponent Sponsorship Grant of $1500. They have to apply by April 30.
will be the Clippers of Clearview High School. This is a reminder for any student in grades 7-12 planning They discussed the land swap on Snell Road with emerald
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Inductees! on participating in the Columbia Local Science Fair on Thurs- woods. If the prosecutor accepts it the Trustees will allow it.
CHS Shoe Drive day, January 19, at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. You must have the Township Offices will be closed Friday, December 23.
following items for judging - a written report, a project journal
Committee Reports
and a trifold display board. All 3 items must be present that Mr. Cunningham reported that the Lorain County Township
The Columbia High School Marching Band is conducting a evening for judging. If you are in need of a trifold board or Association will meet Jan. 9 in Sheffield .
shoe drive until January 31, 2023, to raise funds for their new have questions, please contact Mrs. Karl at bkarl@clsdraiders. After Community Input the meeting was adjourned. The
uniforms based on the total weight of pairs of shoes collected. org. Also, please make sure that you register with Mrs. Karl by next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7
Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes January 1, 2023 to confirm your participation in this event and p.m. in Town Hall. This will be the Organizational Meeting.
to our drop off points in the Columbia High School and Colum- receive an assignment spot for your project.
bia Middle School front lobbies. COLUMBIA NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the
Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise partners. Funds2Orgs
tain and grow small businesses in developing countries. Pro- Columbia Trustees Meeting
works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, main-
ceeds from the sales of the shoes collected in the shoe drive
fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families.
By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the Columbia
High School Marching Band, the shoes will be given a sec- The Columbia Township Board of Trustees met on Monday,
ond chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the December 19, 2022 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall with all three trust-
world. ees present and the Fiscal Officer, Mandie Andrews.
Before the regular order of business the oath of office for
Giving Tree Thank You new fire department members and presentation of awards took 6757 Center Rd
Valley City
place. Four new members who had successfully completed
Dear Columbia residents, their probationary requirements were sworn in. Six members 330-483-1190
of the department received the Star of Life award for their life
On behalf of Columbia Schools’ Giving Tree, we would like saving action and care during an EMS call involving two se-
to take the opportunity to thank all those businesses and indi- verely burned patients on November 3, 2019. Also the Colum- www.gandalfspub.com
viduals who generously donated funds, gifts and food to some bia Township Fire Department issued the award for Firefighter
of Columbia’s struggling families. More than 25 of Columbia’s of the Year to Lieutenant Gerald Peters. Taco Tuesday
families were able to enjoy gifts for their children as well as a When the regular order of business resumed the Trustees LUNCH SPECIALS 3 for $9
holiday meal for dinner. We would like to thank the following voted to approve the December 5, 2022 minutes. The Trustees EVERYDAY! Pick from our Taco Menu
individuals and families for their support: Tom LaMoreaux, also voted to pay the bills and payroll. The bills amounted to Hard & Soft Shells
Ali Wodoslawsky, Julie Bowes, Kurt and Pattie Filer, Connie $45,285.56 and payroll amounted to $31,823.43 bringing the MUSIC BINGO
Arndt, Beth Kobe, Michelle Boetticher, Kathy Hechko, Shawn total to $77,108.99. The Receipts totaled $24,246.41. Thursdays 7:30pm $5 Margaritas
and Katie Ondrejko family, Ken Marlette, Carol Roginsky, Em- Department Reports
ily Figliano, Stephen and Pam Coleman, Paula Adams, Scott, There was a deputy present but he had no special report. He HAPPY HOUR
Amy and Hayden Thomas, Jackie Conlon, Katherine Gilbert, did mention that the County Commissioners had approved the Wednesday
Brenda Buchanan, Melissa Shorte, Asha Montante, Lisa, Em- new deputy contract. The Tues - Fri 3-7pm MAC & CHEESE NIGHT
ily, Sean and Cullen Nagle, Nikki Puckett from Frank Clarke Zoning Inspector was absent. There was no report. $1 OFF Drafts Choose from multiple
Insurance, Toni Filut, Carla Molnar and Carrie Atkinson. The Road-Service Director reported that the Issue I committee (excluding Guinness) Artisan Meals
meeting will take place in January 2023. $2 Domestics
The Fire Chief reported 39 on file; 37 on call; 746 runs; Thursday
Happy New Year 56 mutual aid assists; 48 mutual aid requests. Transport Happy BURGER NIGHT
billing for November brought in $10,775.68 bringing the
amount for the year-to-date to ‘$138,138.25. The equip- 1/2 lb. Certified
from the team at Northern Ohio Realty ment is up and running. There will be a blood drive on De- New Angus Burger - $9
10247 Dewhurst Rd., Suite 101 cember 24, Christmas Eve. 32 people have signed up so far.
Rita Plata gave the Cemetery report. $500 was received for sale
EVERY
Elyria, Ohio 44035 of graves. The Zoning Year! Sunday
440-366-0099 Commission will meet Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Brunch from
in Town Hall. A Public Hearing will also be held. There is no
Board of Zoning Appeals for December 2022. The next regular Scratch Kitchen 9am-2pm
meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals will be Monday Janu- courtesty of Exec. Chef
Edward West
ary 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Hours: Tues-Wed: 11am-10pm, Th: 11am-11pm,
Bev Ross Sheri O’Conner Fri-Sat: 11am-12am, Sun: 9am-9pm, Mon: Closed

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