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ANNUAL VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN-UP!
Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd
It's that time of year again! Now is the time to get rid of all those trash bags full of last year's leaves, misc. tree debris, and any other yard waste! Don't miss the opportunity to increase your home's curb appeal!
Your Village Council has arranged to have five (5) 30 yard dumpsters placed on Twilight Trail to aid everyone! Please remember DO NOT DUMP any volatile liquids such as gasoline, cans of paint, paint thinner, oil, etc. Also, please no freon based appliances such as refrigerators or automobile A/C compressors.
Let's beautify our community!
ARE YOU TIRED OF ALL THE POT HOLES!
A proactive approach.
Your council is too, but we need your help!
Not many people know this, but the streets we have were
originally dirt roads. Hard to imagine! In fact, most of the cottages were just
someplace to shower and change after visiting the lake and/or the amusement
park.
Then came post World War II prosperity, and with it many
advancements, including paved roads. Our community has what is called “chip
& seal” roads. Chip sealing involves spraying an asphalt emulsion on the
pavement, then immediately spreading a layer of uniformly sized gravel chips.
The new surface is rolled to seat the aggregate, and after a curing period the excess
chips are swept up. This method of street resurfacing was commonly used by
municipalities across the nation because it was economical.
The reasons we have so many pot holes every year is because 3
main issues: the weather, the road itself, and traffic patterns. Water gets under
previous patches or into a surface stress-fracture, freezes, expands, then
thaws, only to repeat again and again. Eventually the surface fails and begins
to crumble, layer by layer, until there is a hole deep enough to swallow a car!
Our roads were never intended for the amount of traffic or
the weight of today's average car. This coupled with our
unpredictable winter weather, creates the problems we see every year.
There really are only
two solutions: continue patching them every year or
get new asphalt roads. Of
course, we all want new roads, but they are expensive! And, this is where every single
homeowner can do something very simple to help! And best of all, it’s free!
Grant monies become available every year to small
communities throughout Ohio,
but are usually awarded to areas deemed most in need. This need is measured by
numerous methods, but the most common is through surveys.
The whole idea of applying for grant money is very exciting,
but your Council can’t even entertain the prospect, until one special survey is
conducted and the need assessed. It is called an “Income Survey”.
History has shown this to be a very difficult survey to
complete, because many residents are concerned their personal information would
become public. This certainly is a valid concern, but unfounded
because no one on Council ever sees the document, as each household sends it
in on their own.
This year, Council has decided to approach each homeowner that comes down to the dumpsters during the Spring Clean-Up, to fill out this survey.
If you are tired of the pot holes, and want to enact change,
please help us help you, by completing the income survey. Your positive input
will have a direct affect on whether the Village will qualify for any future
grant money!
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. The western shore of The Lake is the anticipated location for the boat launch, but since the grant application was due on April 1st, it may be many months before The Park District knows anything.
Questions regarding this can be directed to The Medina County Park District
for more information.
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 residents
of Gloria Glens Park Village. Violators will be ticketed.
ANNEXATION
Pending!
The Medina County Commissioners have met recently to review our request. This means the Annexation could be completed by Council's next meeting in May!
This property which was in Westfield Township, will now be Park property within Village boundaries. Both your Village Council & The Association eagerly await the decision!
This
Annexation not only brings the island and beach front into the Village
limits, but also includes the pavilion that used to belong to the
Chippewa Lake Amusement Park!
Plans for its restoration have not yet been made, however, ideas may be forwarded to your Village Council representatives.
JUST A REMINDER
Signs are put up for a reason.
Every year our community has to deal with rising water & snow.
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.
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.
AMERICAN BALD EAGLE SIGHTING!
February 2008
There have been rumors
that Bald Eagles have been spotted near the lake, but as yet, no photos have
surfaced to prove it... until now!
A lone bird was spotted flying over the island and frozen lily pad cove,
to settle in the trees along the water's western edge!
Dan Bertsch, Chief Naturalist of the Park District says that "Bald Eagles are enjoying a great comeback in Ohio, and their offspring need to find nesting sights of their own."
The park is hoping a pair builds a nest near the lake sometime soon.
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 © 2007-2008 Visions In Time, LLC. All rights reserved.