Vol. IX No. 2

Recycling Report

1.3		tons of aluminum cans
6.5		tons of bi-metal cans
12.4		tons of glass
3.6		tons of HDPE plastics
2.7		tons of PETE plastics
27.9		tons of newspapers
There were no dumpster days in the first quarter, therefore no scrap metal.

Dumpster Days

Drop-Off Hours for Yard Waste!!

Compost Available

Free compost is available from the Township. If you are interested, contact John Szefcyk, Road Superintendent, at 988-5833.

Pride Day 2004

Although Pride Day 2004 was postponed for a week, Girl Scout Troup 851 was able to spruce up the landscaped areas in the Amherst Township Park. Many thanks to Annette, Erin, Lindsay, and troop leader Cathy Deitz for donating their time and service to this project. They did a wonderful job.

We would also like to thank the following businesses for their contributions to this project:

Flats of Flowers donated by:

Thome Farms located on Route 58
Maggie’s Greenhouse located on Quarry Road
Adkins Greenhouse & Flower Shop located on North Ridge Road

Mulch donated by:

North Shore Landscape on Baumhart Road

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Rt. 58 Turnpike Interchange

The Ohio Turnpike interchange at Rt. 58 is scheduled to be in operation this fall.  To date, the restrooms and offices are almost complete and the outside walls of the Utility building are up.  The north side ramps still need filling, but the south side is ready for concrete.  Also, the canopy and the toll booth have been started.

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FEATURED EMPLOYEE

John Szefcyk, Road Superintendent for Amherst Township, is our featured employee.  He has worked for the Township for 27 years. His key job responsibilities include “Roads” (repairs and improvements), Snow Removal, ditch drainage, maintenance of Township equipment, maintenance of the Township’s park and cemeteries, Project Manager of OPWC Projects, and writing grant applications.  John enjoys the work he does and especially likes to be involved with the people of Amherst Township.

John has lived in the Amherst area his entire life.  He was raised on a family farm in Amherst Twp., which is still active today.  He has been married to his wife Liz (nee Miller) for 35 years.  They have three children, two boys and one girl, and three grandchildren.  John was with the U.S. Army Engineers for 3 years, where he became a sergeant.  He was in Viet Nam from 1967 to 1969.

John’s hobbies include hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities.  He is a lifetime member of the VFW and the NRA, and is the founder and chairman of the Lorain County “Friends of NRA”.  John is a member of the Lorain Rifle and Pistol Club and holds the position of “Muzzle Loading” director.  He also likes to participate in the “Black Powder Shooting Competition”.

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Amherst Township Detention Basin

Progress continues on the 830,000-gallon Kay Drive Wastewater Detention Basin.

Workshop Players

Voter Registration

This year’s general election will be on Tuesday, November 2^nd.  If you would like to participate in this election, or you need to change your address, you must register by October 4^th.  You can register at any county Board of Elections office, any public high school or vocational school, any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, any public library, or the county treasurers’ office, to name a few of the locations. Registrations can also be mailed to the county board of elections or the Secretary of State’s Office, but they must be postmarked at least 30 days prior to the election.  For more information about voting and other registration locations, visit the website of the Lorain County Board of Elections at: http://lorainboe.erienet.net

Recycling Incentive Contest

The recycling incentive program will be offered again in July 2004. This incentive program is an eligibility requirement of the “Solid Waste Grant” award received by Amherst Township.

This program will consist of a raffle to be held in conjunction with the township’s “dumpster events”.  To enter the raffle, simply fill out the entry form below.  Bring the completed form along with a blue bag of recyclables or recyclable yard waste to the dumpster event.

This is your entry into the raffle.  Winners will be drawn during one of the regularly scheduled Trustee meetings.

Items that may be recycled in the blue bags are the “1” and “2” plastics (HDPE and PETE), bi-metal

cans (canned food cans), aluminum cans, glass beverage bottles, and newspapers.  Newspapers are to be placed in a separate blue bag from the rest of the recyclables.  Also, please rinse all food and beverage containers before placing them in a blue bag.

Winners of the April 2004 Incentive Contest are:

1. Debbie Sadowski received a $50 gift certificate to Thome Farms on Rt. 58 in Amherst Township.
2. Philip Bak received a $50 gift certificate to Maggie’s Greenhouse on Quarry Road in Amherst Township.
3. Jean Schermer received a $50 gift certificate to Adkins Greenhouse & Flower Shop on North Ridge Road in Amherst Township.
4. Robert Barckert received a $50 gift certificate to Don Moulds Plantation on Rt. 58 in Amherst Township.

RAFFLE ENTRY FORM

PHONE NUMBER:

Permits Required

Residents are reminded that permits are needed for pools, decks, porches, patios, gazebos, fences, ponds, signs, garages, new construction, building additions, and accessory buildings.  When a permit is applied for before the start of construction, the fee will be reduced by 50%.  Be sure you or your contractor has obtained a permit.  Payments must be made by check only. Cash is not accepted.

Please contact Don Gargas, Amherst Township Zoning Inspector for these permits.  Office hours for the Zoning Inspector are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.  He can be reached at 988-5866.  Voice Mail is checked daily.

Cemetery lots are available at Kendeigh Cemetery, located at the intersection of Quarry Road and Middle Ridge Road.  Lots may be purchased by contacting the Township Office at 988-5833.

$350 – Resident

$600 – Non-Resident

Contact Sheriff’s Dept.

Curfew