PARKS AND RECREATION

Submitted by Council Member Deb Bican

Another great Chippewa Lake summer is ahead! Boat docks are going in and yards are being cleaned up. Soon the beach sand will be delivered and people will begin enjoying the water. I know that I am looking forward to sitting on the pontoon reading a good book or enjoying the company of friends around the fire pit. When I visit other neighborhoods, I cannot help but feel grateful for all we have here. It is certainly a unique community.

Toward the end of last summer we purchased shuffleboard equipment that can be used by our residents. It is stored in the beach shed and has to be signed out by a beach attendant. We hope it will be enjoyed this summer. What a good way to spend an evening with the family without having to put gas in the car!

The ski team has scheduled the community porta-potty to be delivered May 15^th and they will be doing their annual beach clean up on May 17^th. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can get the beach ready for opening on Memorial Day weekend.

We are trying something new this year. In our efforts to keep our limited parking spaces for the residents of our village, we are distributing numbered plastic mirror hangers to our residents to display in their vehicle when parking in a “resident only” parking space. Parking at the beach will still require a beach pass. One hanger per residence will be distributed. The number of the hanger and the residence will be recorded. This will help our patrolmen identify residents easily and prevent a resident from getting a parking ticket. (continued on page 2)

CHIPPEWA LAKE LIONS CLUB

ANNUAL PLANT SALE

SATURDAY MAY 10, 2008

9AM – 3:30PM

On Lake Road between Heather Hedge and Longacre

Mark your calendar to come get your Mother posies or just get ready for your own planting – Warm Weather is Coming! Please support this worthwhile organization that assists the disadvantaged with their vision needs. Annuals, perennials, veggies & herbs available, as well as a variety of hanging baskets. All plants are from Boyert’s Greenhouse.

Prices:

Flat of annuals $16.00

4” potted Geranium $4.25

4” potted Annuals $4.25

Perennials, Herbs, Veggies– prices vary

Hanging Baskets

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

8” - $12.00 10” - $22.00 12” - $32.00

If you have a special request or cannot come by the day of the sale we can get what you need and make pick up or delivery arrangements.

contact: Nancy Lloyd 330.769.2398

SUPPORT YOUR

LOCAL LIONS CLUB!

PARKS AND RECREATION

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The boat ramp committee has appointed Hank Waite and Kelly Olexa to replace Lori Smitley and Brent Osborn. We thank both Lori and Brent for their past service and welcome Hank and Kelly to the committee. Kelly has graciously agreed to sell beach passes, boat stickers and distribute resident mirror hangers. It is not necessary to purchase new boat stickers or gate keys this year unless you are adding a boat. Kelly will be at the beach on May 17^th to sell beach passes and distribute our new resident hangers. If the weather turns bad, she will be at the town hall.

We will be making some improvement on the median island on Briarwood Blvd. Residents Pam and Bob Williams have offered to create a new landscape design for the area and begin work on a fresh new look. I’m sure they wouldn’t turn down offers from those who have good shovel skills! I can’t wait to see the end product!

Spring Recycling Collection Day

Central Processing Facility

8700 Lake Road

Saturday, May 17th 8:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Accepting paint, oil, antifreeze,

phone books, electronic equipment, and batteries. Also accepting tires at reduced rates. Appliances may be dropped off for a low fee.

Yard waste can be taken to the CPF everyday. Keep it separate from other garbage.

Bulk Mulch may be purchased for $65.00 per ton. Produced from the grinding of wooden pallets, which helps us divert these pallets from disposal in landfills. The mulch must be self-loaded (shoveled) into your own container or pick-up truck. Colors available are black, brown and red. This mulch can be used in flower and shrub beds or in vegetable gardens to conserve moisture, lower soil temperature, reduce erosion and soil compaction, discourage the establishment of weeds, and for aesthetic purposes.

Perfect for the Village Beauty Contest!

CHIPPEWA LAKE WATER SKI TEAM

Submitted by Council Member Deb Bican

Happy summer from the ski team! We are gearing up for a new season and are excited about this year’s show. As usual, we have been busy all winter making skis, costumes, developing a script, and choosing music. We have also been practicing many of our acts on dry land at Akron Health and Wellness. If you weren’t aware, many of our water ski acts are taught on dry land. Learning how to climb (and come down) from pyramids, doing conventional and adagio doubles are all learned on a gym mat or on the beach.

Our 2^nd annual silent auction was a huge success despite having the worst blizzard of the year. As fundraising chair, I became increasingly concerned as the weather forecast went from pretty good at the beginning of the week to pretty awful at the end. However, our event was held on Friday night and our guests were able to still navigate the roads. Saturday night would have been a total wash as the weather continued to get worse throughout the weekend. We are very grateful to our faithful sponsors!

One of the first events of the summer will be our annual Learn to Ski on June 22^nd. This is a community event. During the day we will give people an opportunity to learn to water ski. Young and old alike are invited to join us in the water. The event is free of charge and we even provide lunch. If you know of someone who might be interested, have them visit our website at chippewaskiteam.com. Our website contains information about Learn to Ski as well as membership and show schedule for the summer.

Have a safe and fun summer!

Annual 4^th of July Parade

The Chippewa Lake Lions Club invites you to participate in the 4th of July Parade. Line up starts at noon and begins at 1:00.

This year’s theme is: GOD BLESS AMERICA

Join us this year for our

“BIG OLD FASHIONED PARADE.”

For more information contact

Joanne Dodaro at 330.769.3895 or rdodaro@neo.rr.com

All Residents of Chippewa Lake Village

WIN THE EASIEST BEAUTYCONTEST …EVER!!!

The summer of 2008 can be your year to wear the crown!

The Chippewa Beautification Committee is sponsoring a

Residential Beauty Contest

For the most improved front yards and flower gardens of 2008.

ALL Residents Participate

Judged by:

Chippewa Lake Beautification Committee

WIN Yard-Displayed Place-Ribbons for Special Projects

WIN Best of Show Yard Plaque for the BEST OVERALL – “Most Beautiful Yard”.

WIN one of many Most Improved or Honorable Mention Certificates – Suitable for Framing!

Judging starts: June 1, 2008

Last date to participate in awards - final walk through: End of July

Prizes will be awarded and winners will be notified.

If you have debris/toys/ or just too much in your front yard

and it is removed by the days of judging

YOU can win a “Most Improved Certificate”.

If you planted flowers or added mulch in a new location…

YOU can win a “Most Improved or Honorable Mention Certificate”.

If your yard is always beautiful…

YOU can win a displayable “Blue Ribbon”.

Get a Head Start NOW!

Good Luck. Your home is already entered!

If you or a neighbor are planning to make changes in the yard

please let the committee know.

Before and after pictures of your house are welcome.

Lets work together to make our community a special and more beautiful place to live.

Questions? Need Help? We might even have some student volunteers for a few days.

Contact Committee Chairs: Pam or Bob Williams 330-769-9359 or bobatlake@neo.rr.com

Financial Donations Welcome

May 10 – Lion’s Club Plant Sale 9:00 – 3:30

May 11 – Mother’s Day

May 12 – Council Meeting 7:30 pm

May 17 – Beach passes go on sale at beach

Spring Recycling 8:00– 12:00

June 3 – Zoning Meeting 7:30

June 9 – Council Meeting 7:30

June 22 – Learn to Ski at the Beach

July 1 – Zoning Meeting 7:30

July 4 – 4^th of July Parade 1:00

School will be out for the summer soon. Please drive carefully and

keep our children safe.

Council meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the National City Bank located at Chippewa and Lake Roads. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. This is an open public meeting. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

The Zoning Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Chippewa Lake Town Hall, located at 24 Circle Crest. If you are planning to make structural changes to your property you must obtain a zoning permit first.

Visit the village website at:

www.ChippewaLake.net