Here’s an opportunity to “light up” your house, cottage, boat, etc. for Labor Day.
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Here’s an opportunity to “light up” your house, cottage, boat, etc. for Labor Day.
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The Kelleys Island Landowners Association (KILA) is again hosting an annual Candidate’s and Issues Forum at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Estes School Gym. All voters, landowners, and interested persons are invited to attend to hear from the candidates and village officials about their candidacy and the issues (levies) on the ballot and ask questions of them.
We hope you all can attend.
Thank you,
KILA Board of Directors
Website: www.kila.rocks
The following issues have been certified by the board of the Erie County Board of Elections for the November 2, 2021 General Election:
Kelleys Island Village Council, 4 to be elected:
Kelleys Island Board of Education, 3 to be elected:
Kelleys Island Board of Education, Unexpired Term, 1 to be elected:
The KILA annual meeting will be on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Estes School. The agenda consists of:
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:
2021 KILA Homecoming prize winners:
Parade:
Pie Contest:
KILA Raffle:
KILA Member door prize (Franklin Sanitation septic tank pumpout):
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.
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: 1st: $2500, 2nd: $1000, 3rd: $500, 4th: $250, 5th: $100. The Drawing will be at Homecoming on August 14th. 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.
Download the April 2021 KILA Newsletter.