LINKS OF INTEREST
Lafayette Township Fire Dept.
Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team
Chippewa Lake Pride Program & Gardeners Club
Chippewa Save the Lake Coalition
CHIPPEWA LAKE SKI TEAM
NEW MEMBERS
The ski team is always looking for new members – skiers, spotters, drivers, sound technicians, show actors, announcers, set up, etc. No experience is necessary and safety is always our first concern. Home Team practices are held at Chippewa Lake every Thursday night from 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. – 12p.m. The Home Team season will begin on May 15th and they will be performing two Home Team Shows throughout the year at Chippewa Lake.
Those interested should contact our membership Director, Teri Fetherolf-Bailey at 330-769-1520.
CHIPPEWA LAKE LIONS CLUB
FLAG SALE
Lions Club is selling US Flags. See attachment. All flags are made in the USA. To order contact President Mike Ross at 330.475.9183. Click HERE for details.
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.
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. Since 2014 we have donated over $161,000 to various local organizations. Our fundraisers are a spring plant sale and a wreath 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 Tony Kirkby.
LAWN CARE AFFECTS THE LAKE
Storm drains found in our streets and yards empty into Chippewa Lake. So, when we fertilize our lawn we are also fertilizing the lake. While fertilizer is good for our lawn, it’s bad for our water. Fertilizer in our lake is one of the triggers that causes algae to grow. Scotts Miracle-Gro has removed phosphorus from its popular Turf Builder line of lawn fertilizer to help reduce the type of harmful algae blooms that have plagued waterways such as Grand Lake St. Mary’s, Lake Erie and our own Chippewa Lake. Scotts researchers learned that there is enough phosphorus in most soils to grow healthy turf, especially when grass clippings are left on lawns.
We are encouraging all home owners in the Chippewa Lake watershed to use phosphorus free fertilizers on their lawns. If you apply it yourself, look for phosphorus free fertilizers. You can be sure you are getting a zero-phosphorus product by checking the N-P-K nutrient mix on the bags. The “P” in the mix stands for the amount of phosphorus it contains. A phosphorus-free product would list this value as “0”.
The following lawncare companies can provide zero phosphorus applications to lawns in the Chippewa Lake area. Call one and ask for zero phosphorus applications and ask that they not apply on rainy days. If you have a storm water grate in your yard, don’t apply fertilizer within two feet of it. Don’t forget to check your invoice to assure they applied a zero-phosphorus fertilizer.
Good Nature Lawn Care – 216-641 9800
Provides organic applications with only a trace amount of phosphorus.
Lamphear’s Lawn Care – 330-725-2102
Provides zero phosphorus applications.
Lucas Lawn Care – 330-723-3152
Provides zero phosphorus applications.
Brookside Lawn Service – 330-721-8873
Can provide zero phosphorus applications.
TruGreen Lawn Care – 330-461-5141
Can provide zero phosphorus applications.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
To receive an email of the Neighborhood Watch Bulletins, please send a request to Claire.
= Medina Parks Updates
– Attention Boaters
– Ski Team
– Emergency Alerts
– Garden Club
KRABILL SHELTER
Looking for a place to host your next gathering? The Medina Co. Park District might have the place you’re looking for just across the lake. Check it out.