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ship for the use of the Hall Engineers. Trustee Conrad and will be opened at the Feb- At 9:16 p.m. Chairman
The Lagrange-Keystone Alumni for a Polling Place. Denes inspected this work on the ruary 7 meeting. Johnson re- Johnson declared the meeting
ported that a hearing will be
back in regular session.
reported that all food and
Phase II portion of the previ-
Zoning Inspector Brett
Association may be looking for you toys collected at the Decem- ous Curtis Ditch project and scheduled for December 20, Linden reported that six per-
ber 3rd Christmas Concert
at 7 p.m. to review the chang-
contacted resident Jim Lucas
were delivered to Well-Help regarding same. Conrad said es proposed by the Zoning mits were issued in Novem-
If you went to LaGrange High School or Keystone High on December 5 for their toy work looks good. Flynn fol- Commission. Johnson will ber.
School, we are looking for your contact information. The giveaway on December 6. lowed up with Bremke. Fly- revise the notice and forward With no additional busi-
Alumni Committee is attempting to collect addresses (especial- Thanks to all the generous nn reported that Wellington to FO Denes for publication. ness to discuss, the meeting
ly email addresses) from our fellow classmates. We are missing Concert attendees for their Trustee Fred Pitts wants to At 8:18 p.m. Chairman was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
information on approximately 5,000 classmates. Your email donations. Denes reported meet with Trustees to discuss Johnson made a motion to go with a motion made by Chair-
address allows us to reach you with zero cost to the Alumni that LMRE decided that they mutual ditch cleaning proj- into executive session to dis- man Johnson, seconded by
Association as we save on post cards and postage. did not need the small hall on ect this week. Flynn reported cuss employment of a public Trustee Conrad.
This year’s banquet will be held on May 13, 2023 at the old December 2 and wished to that he and FO Denes had employee.
high school. The Class of 1973 is the honored class in 2023 as donate the $100 rental fee to spoken with Russ Johnson of
they celebrate their 50 reunion. the Recreation Board as Rec TransCanada regarding the United Way is now recruiting free
th
Please email Sandi.Thornsberry@gmail.com with your con- Board President, aka Santa unpaid invoice for road dam-
tact information for more information on the banquet. Ladies, had attended their event. A age. Johnson told Denes that tax preparation volunteers
please include your maiden names so we can locate you with motion was made by Trustee the check should be cut on
your class. Also, check out the Keystone High School Friends Flynn, seconded by Chairman Friday. Flynn is trying to get United Way of Greater Lorain County is actively recruiting
Facebook page. Johnson to make payment to Edwards Tree Service sched- local volunteers to assist with free tax preparation services for
Best regards, the Recreation Board of $100. uled to remove the damaged area residents. Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition prepares
Employee Bob Storms,
trees at the roadside park.
Sandi Thornsberry, Alumni Association President residents Andy Hoops & Ron Denes questioned whether the and files federal and state tax returns at no cost to households
Knapp had no questions or stump grinding was part of earning less than a $60,000 annual income. In 2022, tax prepar-
ers filed over 1,500 federal tax returns, bringing more than $2.5
Penfield Twp. Trustees comments. their original quote, or an ad- million to Greater Lorain County communities. For the 2023 tax
Recreation Board Presi-
ditional charge. Flynn advised
season, approximately 50 volunteers will be needed to serve as
dent Tom Seman reported that
that it was an additional $700
Santa was very well received charge. Flynn will research IRS certified tax preparers.
“We are excited to provide this vital service to our neighbors
by all. The Recreation Board the replacement refrigerator while ensuring the confidentiality and safety of our customers,
The December 6, 2022, Trustee Conrad. A motion is making plans to hold a for the Community Room
regular meeting of the Pen- was made to approve Voucher movie night on February 19 kitchen. One with an external volunteers and staff,” said Christine Matusik-Plas, community
impact director at United Way of Greater Lorain County. “This
field Township Trustees was #14063-14093, BC #37-2022, at 5 p.m., an Easter Brunch on thermometer is required by program is two-fold. Not only are we putting hard-earned dol-
called to order at 7:30 p.m. and PO #53-55-2022, and the April 2, and their 3rd annual the LC Public Health Depart- lars back into the pockets of local families, but we are provid-
All officers were present. Five November monthly reports & craft show on April 29. ment. Flynn thanked the Rec- ing our volunteers the opportunity to gain essential knowledge
guests attended the meeting. band reconciliation by Trust- Trustee Conrad reported reation Board, the Penfield about how tax law works to make a difference to others.”
The minutes of the previ- ee Flynn seconded by Trustee that Chuck Magel is willing Historical Society, and the No prior experience is necessary to become a tax prepara-
ous meeting were approved Conrad. A motion was made to serve another term on the Lagrange Community Band tion volunteer. The free IRS certified training will be conducted
with a motion made by Chair- by Trustee Flynn, seconded Zoning Commission, Amy for a wonderful evening on at United Way’s headquarters in downtown Lorain in January
man Johnson, seconded by by Chairman Johnson to ap- Younglas, 1st BZA alternate the 3rd. 2023. In addition to preparing and filing state and federal tax
prove Resolution #22-015 is interested in serving on the Chairman Johnson report- returns, certified volunteers also will have the opportunity to
allocating additional ARPA board, Resident Greg Youn- ed that there were 114 audi- inform filers about eligible tax credits such as the federal Earned
Fund expenditures. A motion glas is willing to serve on ence members and 31 band Income Tax Credit (EITC).
was made by Trustee Flynn, the Zoning Commission or members in attendance at the Retired financial professionals, college-aged youth explor-
seconded by Trustee Conrad the BZA, and Scott Hopkins concert. Johnson will mea- ing careers in the finance industry and adults interested in help-
to approve Permanent Ap- is willing to serve as 1st al- sure and order stools for the ing their community are all excellent volunteers. Bilingual vol-
propriations for 2023 in the ternate on the BZA. Conrad kitchen counter. Johnson will unteers are highly needed for this upcoming tax season.
amount of $662,063.04. reached out to Dave Lenzer revise the Cemetery mowing For more information about volunteering with the Free Tax
Fiscal Officer Denes read regarding another term, but bid notice for posting in The
the correspondence which has received no response. Rural-Urban and mailing to Prep Impact Initiative through United Way of Greater Lorain
County, visit uwloraincounty.org/taxvolunteer or call (440)
included the finalized LC Trustee Flynn spoke with individual businesses. The 277-6530.
Health Plan for 2023, a thank resident Dean Bremke re- bids are due on February 6,
you from the LC Board of garding some ditch cleaning
Elections thanking the Town- being conducted by the LC
Happy New Year

from
Ken Keiffer, Realtor
Burnette Septic 10247 Dewhurst Rd, Suite 101
120 Commerce Dr. Elyria, Ohio 44035
LaGrange (440) 355-5922
440-355-5526

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals will be received until 7:30pm on February 7, 2023 at the Penfield Town-
ship Hall located at 41012 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio 44090 for the furnishing of all
labor, material and equipment for the Webster Rd Resurfacing, Phase 1 project in Penfield
Township in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the office of Ken Carney,
Lorain County Engineer. The work consists of planning and resurfacing Webster Road from
SR 301 to Whitehead Road. All interested parties are welcome to attend the bid opening to
be held immediately following the deadline, at the Penfield Township Hall.
All materials and equipment must meet the specifications of the Ohio Department of
Transportation and work performed shall be under the supervision of Lorain County Engi-
neer. All contractors involved with this project will, to an extent practicable use Ohio prod-
ucts, materials, services and labor in implementation of this project. Additionally, contractor
compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative
Code Chapter 123 is required. Bidders are hereby notified that funds to be expended for this
project are being furnished by the Ohio Public Works Commission, and Penfield Township.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Lorain
County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and
Hour Administration, (614) 644-2239.
Official bid documents and specifications can be obtained at the office of the Lorain Coun-
ty Engineer, 247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00
P.M., Monday through Friday. Only bids prepared on the official documents obtained by the
County Engineer will be accepted. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required for each set
of bidding documents. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in
accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond
form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to
provide said surety.
Each proposal shall contain the full name or names of persons and company submitting
the proposal and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Webster Rd Resurfacing,
Phase 1”.
The Penfield Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all proposals
and to waive any informalities or irregularities if it is deemed in the best interest of Pen-
field Township to do so. Any interpretation, correction or modification to the specifications
desired shall be in writing to the Penfield Township Trustees Attention Vicki Denes, Fiscal
Officer, 41012 State Route 18, Wellington, Ohio 44090, and must be received at least four (4)
working days prior to the date of bid opening.
BY ORDER OF: Vicki Denes, Fiscal Officer