~ VILLAGE NEWS ~
SPRING IS HERE By Dep. Mike Hereda
With better weather coming, more people, adults and children, will be outside. Also, with the recent newspaper articles on the former amusement park, there will be more curiosity seekers in the village. As you drive or move through the village, take care to watch for others, especially the children.
Also, due to the poor economy, many people are out of work. More and more of these people are turning in desperation to crimes of opportunity to make money. Be aware of unfamiliar people and vehicles in your neighborhood.
If you witness suspicious activity or persons, report it to the Sheriff’s Office when you see it regardless of the time of day. The non-emergency phone number is 330-725-6631. If you have an emergency, remain calm and call 9-1-1.
VILLAGE AWARDED $35,000 CBDG!
The Village of Gloria Glens Park will receive a $35,000 Community Development Grant for the purpose of Village Hall renovations. Diane Rantfl, Medina County CBDG Coordinator is presently preparing the bids for ADA compliant entryway and bathroom accommodations, and cosmetic enhancements of interior ceiling, floor, and walls.
Michael Augoustides Architects, LLC will provide drawings and oversight of planned renovations with input by the Community, Council and Mayor.
Plans for an open house and expanded use of our Village facilities will be announced. Village residents that are licensed contractors are encouraged to bid.
Special thanks to Allen Koeth of A/B Construction for his volunteer contribution of the renovation plans to successfully gain the $35,000 grant.
VILLAGE ALLOCATED PLAYGROUND SURFACE MATERIAL
The Village of Gloria Glens Park playground area (near the tennis courts)received 2,000 square feet of synthetic wood fiber Sof' Fall brand ground cover to improve the safety of swings and climbing equipment.
Working in coordination with Anderson Recreational Equipment of Medina, the Village was one of ten locations in the United States to receive the material free of charge from Sof' Solutions Recreational Surfacing!
Through volunteer efforts by the Community, Council members, and the Mayor, our playground area is greatly improved. Council would like to recognize the youths of all ages that contributed adult level labor to install the new ground cover.
PUBLIC LAKE ACCESS
The Park District has delayed the installation of their Public Access to the lake. They have applied for a grant the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to help fund the construction on the western shore of The Lake, but it may be some time before they will have it completely built.
Please be aware that although the Medina County Parks District now has possession of Chippewa Lake, the public
MAY NOT
launch any boat or fish from the the Village's beach front, canal or island
areas. This land is private, and access is only available to community residents
of Gloria Glens Park Village. Violators will be ticketed.
PARKING VIOLATION BUREAU
The Medina County Sheriff Deputies who patrol our Village will continue to serve and protect our community, but will also cite individuals who park illegally. Hopefully, this will help curtail anticipated parking issues your Council foresees due to The Lake becoming Public Domain.
If you receive a ticket, you will have 2 business days to pay the $20 fine. If you fail to, it goes up to $30. If you choose to ignore it, you will receive a reminder to pay within 30 days. When you don't pay after the reminder, the Bureau will file a judgment against you. All monies collected will go into the general fund.
JUST A REMINDER
Signs are put up for a reason.
Every year our community has to deal with rising water. 
Your Council has developed a specific plan-of-action when this occurs, however, there is always someone who feels it is OK to disregard it.
Please be advised:
Road Closed signs are placed on roadways deemed unsafe for vehicular
traffic. If you are caught by the Sheriff's Dept. either moving or
going around them, you will be ticketed. The fine is $150.
COMMUNITY LIFE A PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEW!
Please be sure to stop by and check out the Community Photo Album! Below you will find photographs of people, places & events that make our community special! All photos are © 2007-2009 Visions In Time, LLC. All rights reserved.
