This page is for miscellaneous news, bits and pieces, concerning the village and its residents.  Anyone wishing to post an announcement may submit an e-mail request to Katrina Sommers including your name, number and address.  If images are included please send them as jpg or gif files.  You may also post comments or suggestions through the guest book; space is limited in the guest book to about 200 characters.

The Village Council meets the 2nd Monday of each month, 7:30 pm at The Church-at-the-Lake,
7824 Lake Rd, until further notice.  The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.  Please join us!

Zoning meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm at The Church at the Lake, 7824 Lake Rd.  If you have questions concerning building permits and such this is for you.

Check it Out!

Village Calendar (new!)

Beach Lake Access

Boat Ramp

Curfew

Parking

Parks

Medina Co. Library Bookmobile 
visits the village every Tuesday evening at the
Stop-n-Go 7:30-8:15 PM.
Something for everyone, check it out!

Library Live Newsletter 
for programming and info

Census 2010 
What is the Census?
When we all answer the Census, our needs are heard.

The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like:

• Hospitals
• Job training centers
• Schools
• Senior centers
• Bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects
• Emergency services

The data collected by the census also help determine the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

We can't move forward until you mail it back.

In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.

Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law.

Click the following link for further Questions You May Have

Chippewa Lake
T-shirts and Sweat Shirts
T-shirts are available for $10 in sizes from youth small thru XXL.  Colors include: oceana, sand, olive, sky, lime, iris, and indigo.  A limited number of sweat shirts are available in sand for $20.  Please contact Katrina for more information. 

If you would like to order a larger number of shirts (minimum of 12) in specific sizes or colors just let us know and we'll be happy to accomodate. 

Money from the sale of the shirts goes toward the Building Fund.  We have a building of our own!  Now we need help with the inside: plumbing, electric, drywall, painting, insulation, etc...  If you are skilled in one of these areas and are willing to invest some time in your community let us know! 

The Lafayette Township Fire Department

CPR CLASS
(from Brad Winter at bwinter@lafayettetwpfire.com)
We will be holding a  CPR class on Thursday March 11th at 6:00. If you have anyone that needs the class immediately they can attend this class. We have room for 3 students. We would like to hold two other classes March 25 and April 15. Start time will be 6:00 pm at the Chippewa Lake station. Contact Brad immediately if you wish to sign up for any of these classes 

Fire Cadet Program
is looking for mature adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18 to become part of our program.  Applicants must have a desire to learn about the fire service and also help their community.  We prefer applicants that live within Lafayette Township, the Village of Chippewa Lake, or surrounding areas.  Cadets are trained in areas including first aid, CPR, SCBA basics, radio communication, basic fire dept. operations, etc...  Once Cadets are trained they will be able to respond to fire emergencies that occur within the township with the fire dept.  Anyone interested in applying to become a member of the fire cadet program is asked to contact FF Mike Savetski or call at 330-416-8609.

Neighborhood Watch
to receive an email of the Neighborhood Watch Bulletins send a request to Claire.

Watch Bulletin

Dec 22, 2009
   Operation Santa
   Pochedley Park
   Lion's Club Donations
   Caroling at the Point

Jan 14, 2010
   Snow Removal
   FD Pancake Breakfast
   Tree Disposal
   License Renewal Fee
   Ski Team Dinner Auction
   School Drug

Fire Hydrants
When you're clearing your driveway of snow please remember to clear your hydrant too. When one is needed it needs to be visible. Thank you.

Chippewa Lake Lions Club 

The Lions Club meeting has been changed to be March 10, at 7 PM, at the Village Inn. Don’t forget to order your St Patrick’s Day Tshirts.

LIONS CLUB FUND RAISER

Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day is a legal holiday in Chippewa?   The Lions Club is commemorating Chippewa’s uniqueness, by ordering long sleeved T-shirts. If you want one, contact Shelly at 330-769-2281 or shelly.wharton@yahoo.com to reserve yours. They will be available starting in late February. THEN, WEAR IT WITH PRIDE at the Village Inn on St. Patrick’s Day…Oh, and by the way, that happens to be the date and location of the next Lion’s Club meeting at 7PM, so join us there! for color and image, click here.  Youth sizes S, M, L & Adult sizes S, M, L, XL are $15. XXL is $17.50.

Community Needs
The Lions Club’s objective is to serve community needs. They are requesting input from our community on suggested projects or services that are needed in Chippewa, which could be undertaken by Lions Club members. An example might be painting of street signs, park benches, etc. Please feel free to forward any of your ideas to me, and I will present them to the members at the next meeting. Better yet, feel free to join us at the next meeting.

New Members Wanted
The Chippewa Lake Lions Club is part of the International Association of Lion's Club. Eye care and research are the main functions of Lion's International. Our local Club assists people who need help with purchasing eyeglasses. We also try to assist local residents who are in need. This past Christmas we gave 40 families in the area food baskets to help them out. Our fundraisers are a spring plant sale and a fall fruit sale. Our biggest community service is sponsoring and organizing the 4th of July Parade.

In order to continue with these events we are in need of some new members. We hope you will join us to find out more about our Club and consider becoming a member of this great community group. 
For more info contact Joanne Dodaro.

Chippewa Lake
Water Ski Show Team 

Dinner Auction
The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team has announced that Friday, March 19 is the date for the annual Dinner Auction at the Oaks. Tickets ate $50 for the wonderful buffet, and two drinks. There will be a DJ, as well as a live and silent auction. This event SELLS OUT every year, and you can buy your tickets from any ski team member or contact me. This is the biggest fund raiser of the year for the ski team, and an event you do not want to miss. AUCTION DONATION ITEMS are needed. The Team is a 501-c3, and donations are tax deductible. Email me or contact any ski team member if you have items to donate.

New Members 
The ski team is looking for new members (no experience necessary-we train) and have reduced our membership fee this year and added a special fee for "support members" who are not interested in skiing but in helping the team in some way. 

Those interested should contact Marla Gaudet via email or phone 330-416-2899.

Krabill Shelter
Looking for a place to host your next gathering? The Medina Co. Park District might have just the place you're looking for just across the lake. Check it out.

Links of Interest

Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team

Chippewa Lake Park Memories

Chippewa Lake Bird Watchers

Gloria Glens Park

Platz Photography