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Lakemore announces fall events, gazebo fundraising success, pantry date and plaza business changes
Summary
Council and mayoral reports highlighted community events, a completed gazebo fundraiser paid entirely by donations, an upcoming food pantry date, a Family Dollar store closure, and local infrastructure projects including a Second Street waterline and planned resurfacing work.
Lakemore — Council and mayoral reports at the meeting featured community events and local project updates, including a completed gazebo fund drive that required no village taxpayer money, a Lakemore Food Pantry distribution, plaza storefront changes and several fall events.
The mayor’s report announced the Rotary Club of Port Summit’s Dizzy Duck Derby fundraiser Sept. 27–28 with a rubber-duck race on the Tuscarawas River at Melanie Lake; tickets were described as $3 per duck, $20 for three ducks, and 25 ducks for $100, with a $1,000 prize for the winning duck. The mayor also congratulated Springfield High School inductees and praised the community’s 50-plus alumni banquet.
Parks and community projects: The mayor reported that the gazebo fundraising is complete and that the structure will be erected at the lake; the mayor emphasized that no village taxpayer funds were used and thanked volunteers and donors, including two individuals named Don and Nancy. The council’s parks-related agenda items include memorial bench funding cited in the appropriations ordinance.
Fall events and public programs: Officials announced several upcoming dates: Lakemore Food Pantry on Sept. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lakemore United Methodist Church; a Boo Bash community event at the plaza on Oct. 29 (anticipated attendance 400–600, with timing around 5–6 p.m.); and a combined Halloween/trick-or-treat approach with neighboring events and a plaza skating event tailored to residents with mobility aids.
Community services and programs: The transcript lists free community workshops and clinics: an "Estate and Wills Probate 101" event at Springfield Assembly of God on Oct. 2 and a free legal clinic at the Lakemore–Springfield Library on Oct. 10 covering family law, custody, protection orders and related matters. Summit County programs (lead abatement, minor home repair, weatherization and an older-adult home modification program) were shared on the village’s website and social media.
Local infrastructure and development: The council reported the Second Street waterline project is expected to start in mid-October. The Danforth/Michaels resurfacing was discussed and staff requested a quote for resurfacing the section of Danforth between Springbok Drive and Michaels. Council also noted a house on Martha is expected to be demolished after permit steps are cleared.
Plaza retail and services: Several plaza retail changes were noted: a Halloween costume/decorations store has opened in the plaza; council members reported Save-A-Lot remains in litigation concerning a proposed store; Family Dollar in the plaza is closing; and a new adult day program (adult daycare/day program for seniors) is planned for a unit in the plaza. A council member expressed interest in attracting additional grocery options such as Aldi.
Funding and grants: The transcript references small grant receipts (for example, a BGA grant amount listed at $1,120) and community donations; the mayor and council emphasized that some projects (gazebo) were paid entirely by volunteer fundraising rather than village funds.
Ending: Officials closed announcements noting upcoming council workshops on Sept. 23 and Oct. 14 and regular council meetings Oct. 6 and Oct. 20; the meeting then proceeded to the formal agenda.
