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IMPORTANT Update from the Mayor- May 19 – The Mayor provides information on what is happening on the Island and when including the campground, bars & restaurants, marinas, golf cart rentals, etc. You will also find information on what to expect when you arrive. Please bring a mask for everyone’s safety.  It is the Village’s official stance that COVID-19 IS serious and that measures MUST be implemented.  Please respect our wishes, even if you don’t share our views. Follow the guidelines that our business owners have put in place, as deviation from these rules may result in their closure by the Health Dept.  READ THE ENTIRE May 19, 2020 letter HERE.

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IMPORTANT Update from the Mayor- May 9 – As of May 1, per Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio’s “Stay at Home” order transformed into what is now known as the “Stay Safe Ohio” order. On May 8, our sister island to the west, South Bass (aka Put-In-Bay) announced their plan to fully reopen business on their island in accordance with safety guidelines set by our Governor. As a show of unity, we will follow suit in welcoming everyone back. This wasn’t an easy decision to make, as we are a different island with our own infrastructure challenges.

What does that mean for Kelleys Island?
• Travel to the island for tourism and recreational purposes can resume, including fishing, biking, kayaking, etc.; lodging properties can now accept reservations.
• Property owners, business owners, and employees are still welcome to come to the island for the purposes of attending to their homes or businesses.
• The Kelleys Island State Park Campground is still closed at this time.
• Beginning May 12, some retail shops will open on the island, provided they are able to do so safely and in compliance with health department guidelines.
• Beginning May 15, some restaurants/bars will open outdoor service, provided they are able to do so safely and in compliance with health department guidelines.
• Beginning May 21, some restaurants will open indoor service, provided they are able to do so safely and in compliance with health department guidelines.
• Marinas and golf cart rentals will soon open to customers, provided they are able to do so safely and in compliance with health department guidelines.
• The Kelleys Island History Museum will remain closed until June.
• The Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden’s outdoor portion will be open to the public as long as social distancing is practiced; the galleries will be open by appointment and masks will be required while inside.
• Visitors should prepare for reduced seating capacity and admittance inside retail spaces. Consider calling ahead for dining in. Takeout is still available. Do not congregate outside bars, restaurants, and shops once you have finished your meal or purchased your items.

Please see the attached letter from Mayor Ehrbar regarding deliveries to KI, landowners returning for the season, and other “stay at home” requirements and suggestions.

Please see attached for information from the KI water department when reconnecting your water service in the spring.

Or, follow this link to the kila.rocks google drive:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kDuuoUFZwDIozyp7GjYqPvlGP_Y6ZT2B

Serving Our Seniors and KILA are working together to experiment how they can help Kelleys Island full-time residents (KI is only residence), ages 60 and older, mitigate the financial burden of air transportation off and on of Kelleys Island, when ferry service is not available, to access unanticipated, recurring medical treatment for up to 8 weeks.  

The total funding available is $3,000.00.   Serving Our Seniors is providing $2,000.00 and KILA is contributing $1,000.00 to study the extent of the need. 

Examples of Eligible Conditions that Qualify for Airfare Reimbursement: 

• Those who are medically stable and do not require the services of emergency medical personnel.
• Those who are medically stable and require recurring after care due to unexpected complications.
• Those who are medically stable and require recurring after care following an emergency or unscheduled life-sustaining surgery, i.e., organ transplant.
• Those who are medically stable and require short-term dialysis.
• Those who are medically stable and require cancer treatment.
• Those who are medically stable and require recurring treatment due to a flare-up/change in condition of illness(es).

Examples of Ineligible conditions for Airfare Reimbursement are:

• Regular maintenance doctor visits
• Emergency medical attention
• Dental
• Planned elective surgery and after care.
• Long term dialysis

Serving Our Seniors also has a group of volunteers who donate their time to drive Erie County senior citizens to health care appointments.  The volunteers will pick up the client at the Erie-Ottawa airport, in a Serving Our Seniors vehicle.  The volunteers will drive as far as Cleveland or Toledo to get the individual to their health care appointment.

To participate in this program, you must contact Serving Our Seniors at 419-624-8173 to verify your eligibility for reimbursement prior to your appointments and air travel off Kelleys Island.

For more information call Sue Daugherty, Director, Serving Our Seniors (419-624-1856).

Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00 PM at Estes School Gym

All candidates for KI Village Council, Clerk-Treasurer and School Board are invited to share their views with the public.

Please plan to attend to learn about the candidates and local issues (Referendum and Levies).

This follows the KILA Annual Meeting at 10:00 am and the board of directors meeting

Sponsored by the Kelleys Island Landowners Association (KILA)

The KI Landowners annual Homecoming Celebration 2019 proved to be a huge success. The theme this year was “Honoring Your Roots” which brought out a parade of colorful floats, a lively 44 member marching band from Elyria High School, cars, scooters and a special parade Marshal, Laura Jean Pohorence, who was born on Kelleys in 1928 put the crowning touch on the event.

Parade float winners were: 1st Sheppard 81, 2nd Lentz, 3rd Beatty, 4th Leonard.

Food, games, music, dancing, pie contest, pictures, vendors, nature exhibits and a marshmallow golf tournament added to the festivities. The main raffle of $2500 was won by Stephanie Franklin. Islanders Rob Watkins won $1000 and Cindy Leonard won $500.

Mark your calendars now for next year’s Homecoming Celebration which will be held on August 7 and 8, 2020. See you there!
Check the Kelleys Life Newspaper for more pictures and more contest winners.

The Annual membership meeting will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at Estes School community room. All KILA members and everyone interested in KILA and it activities are invited. You will hear the annual report from President Arnold, financial status from Treasurer Feagan, and help elect board members (KILA members only). You all will have an opportunity to ask questions and give suggestions for KILA to help improve & enhance Kelleys Island.

The KILA board meeting will follow immediately until about noon

The Candidates Forum will be held at 1:00 pm in the school Gym.

Please plan on participating in KILA’s 2019 Homecoming festivities on Friday evening August 9th and Saturday August 10th featuring “Honoring Kelleys Island Roots”.

KILA’s 2019 Homecoming Schedule Friday & Saturday August 9 & 10

Please support island improvement projects through buying Raffle tickets from any KILA Board member. You have a 1 in 100 chance of winning a cash prize (only 500 tickets sold).