Author: Drew Algase

The KILA annual meeting will be on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Estes School. The agenda consists of:

• Election of directors to the board – 7 positions
• President’s Report of the highlights of KILA since the last Annual Meeting
• Discussion about future activities of KILA

The Board of Directors meeting will follow the annual meeting with the newly elected directors. Nominations for a director position should be sent to the Nominating Committee at info@kila.rocks. Any active KILA member may be eligible to be nominated.

The following Board members terms expire in 2021:

	Name	Election Date
1	Algase, Drew	2001
2	Arnold Chris	2015
3	Beck, Tom	2017
4	Behlen, Tom	2015
5	Christy, Wally	2013
6	Coleman, Barb	1973
7	Pucek, Eric	2021(appointed)

This was a real “Community Effort” led by KILA.

Starting with the First Annual KILA Fish Fry on Friday (BIG thanks to Jennifer & Joel) and Frank (of Frank & Dean) for entertaining. Over 100 diners enjoyed the fried perch, sides, and desert prepared by KILA volunteers. It was so well accepted, that we await the 2nd annual Fish Fry.

Then on Saturday:

• The Parade with lots of “floats”, cars, village officials, Parade Marshals Chris Ashley & Jackie Taylor, and the Edison Chargers Marching Band of 75 Middle & High School students. Thanks Tom for organizing a memorable parade and to Lake Erie Shores & Islands (LESI) for a sponsoring grant.
• Pie Contest with 14 entries (Thanks Vicki)
• Island Singers – National Anthem
• The Edison Marching Band concert
• Fat City Band who played all afternoon keeping spirits high
• Kid’s games, Twinkie eating, and Marshmallow golf (thanks Janet)
• The Beer Slide (thanks Dave & Leslie)
• Bounce Castle (Thanks Jim Z)
• Great food (Thanks Jim & crew) & beverages (thanks Frank & crew)
• Booths: local organizations & craft vendors (Thanks Eric),

2021 KILA Homecoming prize winners:

Parade:

• 1^st: Jones Reunion
• 2^nd: Ellie Kane-“Treasure Island Day”
• 3^rd: Steve Hanigosky – “Putt Putt”

Pie Contest:

• 1^st:  June Campbell
• 2^nd: Morgan Barlage
• 3^rd: Virginia Coyne
• Like Grandma’s:  Kiki Arnold
• Most Original: Mandy Barlage

KILA Raffle:

• Kelly (Schnittker) Sims: Grand Prize $2500
• Shelly Cousino: $1000
• Jeremy Grimes: $500
• Joe Cordaro: $250
• Kevin Brown: $100

KILA Member door prize (Franklin Sanitation septic tank pumpout):

• Randy & Jan Garner

Overall Winners: Everyone who participated in Homecoming
Thanks to the many local businesses and KILA volunteers who made this all happen. And thanks to all who attended Homecoming making this a great success.

KILA’s 2021 Homecoming Schedule 

August 13 & 14 @ Pavilion
Friday 5-9 PM	Beer, soda pop, and Snacks
6-8 PM	1st Annual KILA Fish Fry (Pre-sale tickets only)
6-8 PM	Entertainment by Frank and Dean
5-9 PM	Craft Booths & gift market
Saturday 11am-5 PM	(times approximate)
9:00: AM	Pie Contest: Sign in & deliver Pies 8:30am
11:00	Parade on Lakeshore – Lineup 10:30 am
	Theme: KI Activities, Parade Marshalls: Chris Ashley & Jackie Taylor
11:45	Opening Ceremony at Pavilion – Parade & Pie Contest winners
12:00 noon	Island Singers
12:15	Edison Chargers Marching Band
12:30 – 2:00 pm	Fat City Band
12 -1:00	Tour of Fire Trucks and Ambulance
1:00	Estes School Picture (@KILA Booth)
2:00	Marshmallow Golf
2:15	Twinkie Eating Contest
2:20	50-50 Raffle
2:30 to 4 PM	Fat City Band
3 to 3:45	Kids Games
4:00	Last bids due for Silent Auction
4:00	Member’s raffle for Septic system maintenance
4:00	Drawing for KILA Raffle Ticket prizes
Until 5:00	Snacks, Burgers, Dogs & sides
Until 3:00	Snickers Balloon Sculptures
all day	Craft Booths and gift market
all day	Beer and Beverages and Beer Slide
Until 4:00	Bounce Castle
5:00 PM	Shut Down & Clean up
Sponsored by the Kelleys Island Landowners Association – KILA and Lake Erie Shores & Islands (LESI) www.shoresandislands.com

The always popular KILA Raffle will be back this year.  A maximum of 500 tickets at $20 will be sold.  Prizes will be as previously: 1^st: $2500, 2^nd: $1000, 3^rd: $500, 4^th: $250, 5^th: $100.  The Drawing will be at Homecoming on August 14^th.  KILA board members will be selling tickets.  Funding for projects like the trash containers for the village and VFW flags comes from fund raisers like the annual raffle, Homecoming, and donations.  Get yours before we sell out.

The KI VFW Post 9908 purchased and installed American Flags along East & West Lakeshore, Division, Chappel, and Addison streets. They really dress up the downtown area.   KILA is proud to donate $500 to the VFW toward this project.  The donation was made to VFW Commander Paul Burns at the Memorial Day ceremony by members of the KILA board of directors.

From Left to Right:  Greg Yoscovits, Frank Dodson, Paul Burns, Wallace Christy, Todd Hanes, Drew Algase, Tom Behlen.

The 2021 KILA Kards have been mailed last week to active members from 2021 and 2020. You should receive them this week at the mailing address in our records. If you don’t receive the Kards by July 5th, please let us know at info@kila.rocks.

If you have not renewed your membership for 2021, please do so.

And, don’t forget HOMECOMING on August 13 & 14th at the Pavilion.

Septic System Maintenance

This year, KILA is partnering with Franklin Sanitation to promote awareness of the importance to our environment of maintaining your septic systems. Your active KILA membership (new or renewal) this year automatically enters you in a drawing for a free septic tank pump out (up to 1000 gal.) from Franklin Sanitation.  The drawing will be held at Homecoming on August 14th.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that you have your system inspected (in general) every three years by a licensed contractor and have the tank pumped, when necessary, generally every three to five years. For more information check with the Ohio Department of Health at: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/sewage-treatment-systems/INFORMATION-FOR-HOMEOWNERS .

Your membership in KILA helps us support and improve Kelleys Island. If you have not joined or renewed you membership, please do so.

Note: The KILA Kards will be resumed this year. Active members will benefit by getting discounts from local businesses. The cards are planned to be mailed by the end of May.

In support of Earth Day, KILA is sponsoring a Dumpster Day on Saturday April 24th.
We will have two dumpsters at Seaway Marina, at the “bend” of Lakeshores rd.  One is for metal scrap only, and the other for household discards (e.g. mattresses, broken feature, etc.).  No hazardous scrap/ materials, daily trash or garbage, etc.

All KILA members may bring their spring cleaning discards.  

Thanks to Frank Dodson for arranging this.  You may bring your KILA membership renewal dues to this event.

Thanks to all for supporting Earth Day and keeping KI clean.
Stay safe & be well

December 6, 2020 Message from the Chairman: Joe Wolfe

Subject: Update Information of Frontier Internet Service for Kelleys Island Residents

During the last two years we have worked with Frontier to deliver faster more reliable Internet service to our Community. First with the DSLAM project that was completed from Pauline Rd to Titus Rd. Those addresses that fall into “Pauline” can experience stable 5-15 Megabyte service. The remaining DSLAM installations were put on hold to test a new fixed wireless product for Frontier, and they chose Kelleys Island as a beta site for their entire company.

Testing began Oct 2018 of upgrading antennas and radios on the water-tower. In mid 2019, 6 test locations were selected to represent some of the toughest and most remote locations on the Island, along with some more direct sites to the water tower. It was challenging to say the least, leaves, trees, and poor topography caused many issues.

In early 2020,Frontier made a break through: replaced antennae with omni directional technology and continued testing. Most of the test sites experienced at some times very fast speeds 30-40 meg, but also experienced intermittent service, which turned out to be a product of constant remote testing. August of this year, beta equipment was replaced with production equipment and mounted on the test addresses.

I’m happy to report for the last 2-3 months we have experienced faster reliable Internet service. The Fixed Broadband service is now available for sales. I have attached the pricing and products available. Please feel free to comment or ask questions via the comment section of the TODC Website.

• Mayor’s Office -Mayor Ronald E. Ehrbar
• Village of Kelleys Island
• P.O.Box 469, 121 Addison Street
• Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
• (419) 746-2535 fax: (419) 746-9595
• mayor@kelleysisland.us

December 16, 2020

As we close out December, I’m happy to announce two new developments to the island’s health and safety infrastructure. First, we have appointed Russell Maust to serve as our Kelleys Island EMS Administrator. Additionally, MetroHealth Life Flight will handle emergency air transport. 

What does this mean for Kelleys Island?

• MetroHealth services go into effect on Friday, December 18 at noon; there will be no interruption in emergency services after the transition is made
• In an emergency, you will still need to call 911
• In a non-emergency, you will still need to call (419) 503-2508
• The EMS office is still located next to the police station behind town hall
• No membership is needed for this new program as it was previously with St. Vincent’s, MetroHealth will simply bill your insurance
• Whatever your insurance agrees to pay will be covered, any additional balance is forgiven

More information about the services MetroHealth will offer including TeleHealth, TeleDoc, etc. will be made available in the coming weeks. Look for an article in the next edition of Kelleys Life for a more detailed outline.

We’re thrilled to be able to provide our community with these important services and enhancements to our EMS personnel. We hope that it will help you all feel safer and more confident being part of our island community, whether Kelleys is your year-round home, seasonal refuge, or favorite vacation spot. 

Finally, the Village of Kelleys Island would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! We thank you for all your support this past year!

Sincerely, 

Ronald E. Ehrbar

Mayor