August, 2011

Message from the Mayor

Special Thanks from Mayor Soderquist!  Gary Hobart Roofing located on Ridge Road.  Thank you for your kind donation covering the cost of all the siding materials for the LS Ambulance building.  It's businesses like yours that help make a difference during such challenging times.

Residents - if you are in need of new siding/roofing then I suggest you patronize Gary Hobart Roofing and spend your money in Lake Station.

SeptemberFest

Live Music, Food Booths, Bean Bag Tournament, Fireworks

Friday, Sept. 2nd from 3pm-10pm
Saturday, Sept. 3rd from 10am-10:30 pm - Fireworks at dusk :)
Sunday, Sept. 4th from 10am-9pm

Leaf Bags - The City has given out over 45,000 bags this year, an all time high, which means two things.  One, the city residents are cleaning up their yards more, and two, we will need to plan going into next year for more bags.  We have ordered more bags for this leaf season and will being handing out September 12th.  Public Works Department leaf pick-up is scheduled with your garbage pickup.  Paper bags only!!!!  Plastic bags containing leaves and yard debris will not be picked up.  Questions, contact 962-8511.

City Hall Complex -- Schedule to open this September.

Alley Ways -- Property owners and renters, with an alley way, is responsible for maintaining their alley way to the center of the alley.  Don't forget to cut the alley way when you cut your grass.  Let's work together keeping our city clean.

Grand Blvd. Lake -- Don't forget to take advantage of Grand Blvd. Lake.  Mini-pontoon and paddle boats.  Boats are available to rent for fishing or strolling on lake.  After that, you can have a picnic at the new shelter located at the south/east corner.  To rent the shelter, please call 962-7508.

Nancy's Cafe -- Now Open Central Center Plaza
2580 Central Ave.  962-1400  Tues.-Sat. 6am - 5pm
Must have coupon present (please see newsletter for coupon).

Sincerely,

Mayor Keith Soderquist

 


UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Movie Night with
Mayor Soderquist

Back to School
August 16th - Riverview Park at dusk
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodick's Rules"

Popcorn, Drinks, and back to
school surprises.
Tickets needed for movie to reserve your
free tickets call 962-2081.

Rummage in the Park
Saturday, September 10th
8am - 4pm at Riverview Park
for more information and to participate
call 962-7508.

FROM THE WATER DEPT.

Please make your payments by 4:30pm on the 15th of the month to avoid
penalty fees.

Friendly Reminder:

Let's think GREEN and not use more paper.  Each time you forget your bill, the water dept. has to use more paper.  So don't forget to bring your bill in when you pay at the window.