The KILA Welcome Back Pot Luck was happy gathering yesterday, May 18th. Wally Christy and his team of volunteers welcomed 55 KILA members & friends to grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and an array of tasty dishes brought by the attendees. The weather was cooperative and we all had a chance to “catch up” with each other.
Thanks to all who attended and volunteered to grill, set up & clean up.
Remember to circle the dates for Homecoming on Friday & Saturday August 9 & 10th.
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Welcome Spring
The snow is done (I hope), lake ice is gone, the ferry is running, so the seasonal folks are opening their cottages. Let the season begin.
KILA will have its first board meeting on Saturday April 27th at the school. And 2019 membership renewal is open. Your $10 annual dues helps keep KILA operating. Please renew by going to the “Join KILA” page this site and scroll to bottom to renew.
The Welcome Back Pot Luck is on Saturday May 18th at 6:00 PM at the Pavilion. Please circle the date. More details to follow…….
“Save the Date” It’s not too soon to remind you that Homecoming is Friday evening August 9th and Saturday August 10th.
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KILA Family Hayride 2018
On Saturday October 20th, the weather looked awesome, the forecast looked dreadful, but the KILA Hayride and Halloween Party went off as planned. The 4-H camp was bustling with families there to enjoy the day. Director Gary Leidheiser, Bev Huston and members of the 4-H Board were there to help us host this special day. The Hayride with straw from Steve and Holly Miller’s farm was loaded on a trailer, courtesy of Jackie and Gary Finger, and many of our guests were delighted to a ride around, behind the 4-H tractor, seeing the Camp’s gorgeous property decorated with Snoopy Halloween scenes painted by Robin Benvenuto. The Boy Scouts built a fire to keep waiting guests warm while Jim Coleman took tickets for the ride.
Soon the wind started howling and the rain came so the party turned towards the indoor activities Over 220 guests came through the door, greeted by Tom Behlen and Drew and Donna Algase. For just $10 a family they could enjoy everything we had to offer. The crackling fire by the front door was manned by KILA President Chris Arnold and there were cookies to be decorated with the assistance of Kiki Arnold.
The 4-H Board provided hot dogs for everyone and there were coney fixings, fresh veggies and apples offered for some healthy alternatives. KILA volunteers June Campbell, Barb and Wally Christie and Joanne Schmoldt were busy in the kitchen serving guests and volunteers.
Halloween crafts are always a big hit with the able help of Sheree Herman, Linda Hostal, Holly Miller and Kim Watkins. Sticker art, jewelry, and sand art were favorites and children went home with a variety of decorations and toys. The Snoopy Cartoon theme was continued with the crafts and toys.
Carnival games filled the end of the room. Popping balloons and squeals of children’s laughter filled the 4-H dining hall as Vicki Finnegan worked hard to keep up with replacing the balloons and Tom Pieratt’s fingers are probable still sore for tying all those balloons. Small stuffed fish and turtles were catapulted into a small wooden Lake Erie to will a prize with Zoe Leonard manning the launcher while her dad Bill Leonard ran a rousing roulette type game which was quite popular. Jeanne Feagan worked the ‘plinko’ game where everyone won and Jim Zeller kept things interesting at the Black Cat bean bag toss.
This all comes together with community spirit from the 4-H Camp and the Kelleys Island Landowner Association (KILA) Volunteers who give a few hours of their time on a fall afternoon each year. Without you, all those families could not have enjoyed such a wonderful time on the island.
The sincerest of Thanks
Jennifer Pieratt
2018 KILA Annual Report
Attached is the KILA annual report. KILA 2018 Annual Report
Please come to the KILA Annual Meeting on Saturday September 15,2018 at 10:00 am at Estes School.
There will be an election of members of the board of directors, by-laws updates, and discussion of plans for 2019.
Family Hayride
REMINDER: The KILA sponsored Family Hayride Saturday October 20th at the 4H Camp.
2018 Homecoming
View the photos from 2018’s Homecoming now! Homecoming 2018 Photos
KILA Proclamation for Governor Kasich
On Friday at Homecoming, KILA was honored by a proclamation from Governor John Kasich recognizing our 40th Homecoming celebration.
The proclamation was presented to KILA President Chris Arnold (right) by Dustin Russell (left), Northeast Ohio regional liaison from the governor’s office.
Raffle Tickets
Edit: All 500 Tickets Sold Out! Thank You and Congratulations to the 5 winners.
Please support KILA’s projects to enhance & improve Kelleys Island.
Raffle tickets are $20.00 each with 5 prizes: $2500, $1000, $500, $250, $100. This year KILA will upgrade the electrical system in Addison Park & Pavilion. See any Board member for tickets.
Welcome to the new KILA website
This is the new KILA website, migrated from kelleysislandlandowners.org. This news page is going to include a monthly update on KILA (active during summer), and individual posts for important events and projects.