Village of Lakemore Memorial Day Parade Information and Invitation to participate

 

The Village of Lakemore will continue a long-standing tradition of the annual Lakemore Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Dedication Service. 

The parade will be held Monday, May 29, 2023, and lineup will be at the Springfield Junior Senior High School at 10 a.m. The parade will kick off at 11 a.m.

Parade participants will travel down Sanitarium Road to Lake Road and end at the Memorial Triangle for the dedication service. 

For more information call Tracy Sayers at 330-733-6125 EXT. 3.

The invitation for those wanting to participate is below.

The citizens of the Village of Lakemore cordially invite you or your group to attend or participate in our annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29, 2023. 

Participation is free and a great opportunity to be noticed. Line-up is at Springfield Sr/Jr High School, 1880 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio, 44312 at 10:00 a.m. Step-off is at 11:00 a.m. 

The parade route will be travelling down Sanitarium Road and turning right onto Lake Road. Our parade is one of celebration approaching the intersection of Lake Road and Monroe Street. 

Until this intersection is reached, we celebrate those who have served our country. Once each unit passes the intersection of Lake Road and Monroe Street, we go into “cadence only”. It is during this part of the parade that we remember those who have fallen and approach the Memorial Triangle in a solemn manner. Each unit will continue to the right of the Memorial Triangle and exit the parade onto Main Street at the Lakemore Municipal Building. Keeping with tradition, we will have a memorial and re-dedication service shortly following the parade at the Memorial Triangle. 

We hope you choose to participate! Should you have any questions, please contact the Village Administrator, Tracy Sayers, at 330-733-6125 ext. 3 or tfast@lakemoreohio.org. Please be advised if you wish to participate in the parade, you must supply your own vehicle and signage. Floats are welcome! Thank you for your cooperation and continued interest in our community. 

Village of Lakemore congratulates Christopher Alderman.

The Village of Lakemore wants to congratulate Christopher Alderman for not only passing the test and becoming our Class 2 Wastewater Operator but passing and becoming our Class 1 Water Operator!!! We appreciate you!

Spring has Sprung. Lakemore Clean Up Day April 17

 

Spring has Sprung and it is time to think about Spring Cleaning!

Kimble will provide a "clean up" day on April 17th only.  All trash should be at the curb no later than Monday, April 17th by 7:00 a.m.

Kimble provides bulk pickup service weekly for Lakemore customers. Customers just need to call Tracy McMenamee to schedule the pick up.

Trash Guide (kimblecompanies.com) will show what they can accept.

All upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs must be covered in plastic.

For larger than normal amounts for pick up, please call Tracy McMenamee to schedule at 330-733-6125 ext. 4.

Any questions regarding this special service, please call the Village Administrator, Tracy Sayers, at 330-733-6125 ext. 3ring has  Kimble will provide a "clean up" day on April 17th only.  All trash should be at the curb no later than Monday, April 17th by 7:00 a.m.

Kimble provides bulk pickup service weekly for Lakemore customers. Customers just need to call Tracy McMenamee to schedule the pick up.

Trash Guide (kimblecompanies.com) will show what they can accept.

All upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs must be covered in plastic.

For larger than normal amounts for pick up, please call Tracy McMenamee to schedule at 330-733-6125 ext. 4.

Any questions regarding this special service, please call the Village Administrator, Tracy Sayers, at 330-733-6125 ext. 3.

INFORMATION ON THE STORMWATER SCREENING AND SAMPLING ANNUAL REPORT

 

HERE IS THE INFORMATION ON THE STORMWATER SCREENING AND SAMPLING ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE.

ADDRESSING THE PUBLICS CONCERNS ABOUT THE WATER CONDITIONS FROM THE EAST PALESTINE TRAIN DERAILMENT

 In light of the many concerns, here is some info, some borrowed from the language from Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson. See larger images below.

 

On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train carrying vinyl chloride derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, approximately 67 miles from Summit County. While this is a devastating event for the area in which it occurred, according to Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, “There is no indication that our water or air have been impacted by the events in East Palestine." 

Regarding air quality in Summit County,  “… the air pollution from the events was transported to the south and east by the winds,” said Sam Rubens, Administrator of the local air agency, Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, a service of Summit County Public Health. This is not in the direction of the Village of Lakemore. 

The wells where the Village of Lakemore pumps water are located at 2827 Sanitarium Road in Lakemore. They do not originate in the East Palestine area. The Village of Lakemore water is treated well water, not treated surface water. 

The EPA requires we have a Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP), which is an Emergency Operations Plan specific to water operations.  The Village of Lakemore water meets the standards for drinking water according to the Ohio E.P.A. limits.  The Village monitors the drinking water daily.

Every drop of water from the watershed for East Palestine, Ohio, flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. All of our water flows north to Lake Erie, then the Atlantic Ocean. No water is able to cross the continental divide, which is shown on the map, therefore it is impossible for their water to reach us.

ALL DIRTY WATER CONCERNS SHOULD BE REPORTED 

TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES AT 330-573-

6318 IMMEDIATELY FOR REVIEW AND MONITORING.

THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR OR PUBLIC SERVICE 

DEPARTMENT WILL PUBLICIZE ANY CONCERNS FOR 

THE COMMUNITY AS MOST INCIDENTS ARE LOCALIZED TO A SPECIFIC AREA OR PROPERTY."

Springfield Police Beat--Romance SCAM!

 

POLICE BEAT--Watch out for those Valentine's Day SCAMS!

You would think one thing that was safe is to fall in love, have a romantic dinner, or celebrate Valentine's Day but, the Consumer Advocate of the Ohio Attorney General's office tells us that there are romance scams out there this Valentine's Day. 

 
It’s important to protect your heart and your hard-earned money by watching for “sweetheart” – or online romance – scams.
 
Sweetheart scams typically originate with a phony profile on a dating website or social media as way of attracting unsuspecting victims.
 
Many of these scammers claim to be in another state or country, often pretending to be a military member stationed overseas or a businessperson working outside the United States. They might even send fake photos or documentation to “prove” their identity.

 
Scammers might spend many hours communicating with a victim before asking for money. Or they might request money for airfare to visit, to pay a hospital bill, to get out of a foreign country or to access an inheritance that the scammers promise to share with their victims.
 
Victims are usually asked to send money via gift card, wire-transfer service, money order, prepaid card or other hard-to-trace payment method. Once the money is sent, it is nearly impossible to recover.
 
After receiving the money, scammers do one of two things: create a new emergency and ask for more money, or stop corresponding, leaving the victim duped and broken-hearted.
 
In 2022, 35 Ohioans reported sweetheart scams to the Attorney General’s Office with losses totaling almost $1.8 million.
 
In one instance, a Muskingum County woman sent $15,000 to a man she met on social media who pretended to be a member of the military in need of an emergency medical procedure. The scam was detected when the woman contacted the Army Investigative Unit and was informed that no such person existed.
 
In another sweetheart scam, a Mercer County man refinanced loans and sold property in order to send $200,000 to a woman he met on social media – money he never recovered.
 
Victims of sweetheart scams don’t fit a pattern; they may be male or female, young or old. The common denominator is that they believe in love and believe the romance is legitimate.  

Here are some ways to avoid sweetheart scams:

• Research people you meet online; do not rely solely on what they tell you. Conduct internet searches, including reverse-image searches, and check with independent sources to verify a person’s claims. To do a reverse-image search, copy and paste the picture of the person you have been corresponding with into a search engine to see whether it is used on multiple accounts.
• Be cautious of “love bombing,” which occurs when a new love interest showers you with affection and compliments. Be cautious of individuals who claim that destiny or fate brought you together, or claim to love you after a short time.
• Be especially wary if you have just lost a loved one; many times, scammers study obituaries to find people who have recently suffered a loss.
• Talk to friends and family members about online relationships, even if the other person asks you to keep the relationship secret.
• Don’t send money to someone you have met only online, even if you have developed a relationship with the individual.
• Be very skeptical of requests for money to be sent via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer payment systems, money order, prepaid money cards or gift cards. These are preferred payment methods for scammers.

If you suspect a scam or an unfair business practice, contact the Attorney General's Office at www.OhioProtects.org or 800-282-0515.ri

POLICE BEAT--A HOME BURGLARY OCCURS EVERY 15 SECONDS--Here are some safety tips!

 

POLICE BEAT--A HOME BURGLARY OCCURS EVERY 15 SECONDS--Here are some safety tips!

 

Did you know that a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States? 

Be proactive--and don't wish you had done something after the fact. Many burglaries occur in neighborhoods, and in the daytime.

There are quick, simple steps you can take to make your home more secure right away including these easy home security tips you can use to make your home more secure.

The biggest deterrents to home invasions are as simple as locking doors and windows and installing a home security system. Although we often feel safe in our communities it is still important to be cautious and secure all possible entrances. 

--More than three quarters of burglars use social media to identify potential targets.

--Wifi networks must always be password protected to prevent outsiders from accessing private information and connected home security devices.

--You can protect your most valuable possessions by hiding brand and product names from boxes you put on the curb. Better yet, breakdown your boxes and recycle them. That keeps them out of sight of burglars. 

--Secure garages and sheds and use a safe for valuables.

--Install motion detector lighting, it can deter burglars. 

--Some research has shown that motion detectors deter burglars thanks to their sudden onset and possibility of alerting neighbors to suspicious activity, especially when those neighbors know you’re away and wouldn’t be triggering the lights yourself. Motion detector lights are easy to install and extremely affordable (as low as $10-$15), so we think they’re worth installing to add an extra layer of safety to your home’s exterior areas.

--Picking your locks is something most burglars will know how to do. To be extra secure add a deadbolt protector which slides a lock over your deadbolt to prevent it from turning. You can find them at most hardware stores.

--Sliding doors on patios and decks are more vulnerable than your main front door. The locks are easier to pick, and even just an extra hard pull can get through many locks. It’s best to add some extra security to your sliding doors. This can be as simple as laying a bar, broomstick, or piece of plywood in the door track, but many homeowners prefer a more sophisticated method. In that case, you can buy locks that fit onto the bottom or top of the door to add extra protection.

--Home security cameras are a great idea. Cameras can deter burglars. Many homeowners also enjoy the added day-to-day feeling of security that home cameras can provide. Products like the Ring and Google Nest Cam allow homeowners to check on their home while away and see a clear picture of visitors who knock on the front door before opening it.

--Where would you look to find someone's spare key? Under the mat, the mailbox, under a stone or flowerpot close to the door? These hiding places, so to speak, invite burglars to come on in! If you need to leave a key out, use a lockbox so no one else can access it. 

--Oversharing on social media makes your home more vulnerable. By posting photos of your home with the address plaque visible or sharing details of your upcoming extended vacation are invitations for burglars and increasing the risk of home invasion--78 % of buglers use Facebook and Twitter. Use caution when posting. If you want to share your vacation adventures, make a special group of trusted family and friends on Facebook and only post there. 

Be safe, keep your home safe and protect your possessions by following these simple suggestions