STRIVING HIGHER

Town of Dyer

www.townofdyer.com Volume 10, Issue 9 September 2017

From the Desk of the Town Manager

August is the Dog Days of Summer,

when things move slowly. Fortunately,

only a few projects are not moving as

fast as many of us would like.

The Calumet Avenue Fence Project

was plagued by supply issues. Fence

Masters is moving along as the sup-

plies make their way up from Texas.

Work will continue into colder weather.

The 2017 Infrastructure Project is

moving along at a good pace. The un-

derground work is 90% complete.

Walsh & Kelly will begin preconstruc-

tion of Roy, James, and Blaney streets

in the Schilling subdivision.

The Town Council recently entered into

a Lease/Purchase program to begin

replacing equipment and vehicles. The

first group of vehicles include four

marked squads; a Fire pumper; two

large dump trucks; three mid-sized

dump trucks,; two 4x4 pickups, and

two leaf vacs. All of the trucks will be

outfitted with snow and de-icing equip-

ment.

The items will be purchased over a two

-five year time period. The lease inter-

est rate ranges from 2.28% to 2.58%.

These are very favorable rates. The

squad cars have been delivered and

the fire pumper will be delivered in

March.

We are still waiting to hear from the

Indiana Department of Transporta-

tion on the status of our Community

Crossing Matching Grant application.

The principal project is rehabilitation to

Sheffield Ave from Main Street to

Route 30. Future work will involve im-

provements south of Route 30 on Hart

Street. That work will be in coordina-

tion with Lake County rebuilding the

Hart Street Bridge.

The Sanitary Board closed on a

$3.125 million Bond Issue that was

planned as a part of their 2016 rate

increase. The two principal projects

have been bid and awarded. Both pro-

jects are a part of the treatment plant

operation and the handling of sludge

and solids byproducts of the treatment

process.

The low bidder for the Dewatering

Building was Bowen Engineering in

the amount of $973,000. Hasse Con-

struction was the low bidder for the

Sludge Holding Building and equip-

ment storage in the amount of

$1,114,000.

The Sanitary Board has several more

projects in the development que to

make the treatment plant operate

more efficiently.

The sanitary sewer treatment plant

and collection system are a complex

operation. As a resident, all you want

to do is watch the water go down the

drain or the toilet and not worry about

it anymore. The collection and treat-

ment systems are millions of dollars of

investment and many thousands of

hours annually of employee effort to

keep it as unnoticeable to you as pos-

sible.

I end this month’s column on a sad

note. Mr. Thomas Jacobs passed away

this past week. Mr. Jacobs was a for-

mer member of the Town Board, Plan

Commission, and Economic Develop-

ment Commission. He also developed

the Castlewood subdivision. Memorials

in lieu of flowers may be made to St.

Jude Children’s Hospital.

In This Issue

Recycling Centers

Tom DeGiulio

Town Council Office

865-6108

Clerk-Treasurer’s Office

865-2421

Public Works

865-4222

Police Department

865-1163

Fire Department

865-4226

Town Council

Town Manager

Clerk-Treasurer

Town Departments

Jeff Dekker, President

Joe Cinko, Vice President

Mary Tanis

Debbie Astor

Cathy Lareau

Patricia A. Hawrot

Social Media

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Twitter.com/TownOfDyer

Cancer Awareness Historical Society Speaker

Leaf Pickup Code Corner National Citizen Survey Meetings

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Upcoming Recreation Events

The Lake County Solid Waste Man-agement District has several Recy-cling Centers throughout the county. There is one in Dyer at our second fire station, located at 820 213th Street.

They accept paper, cardboard, plas-tic, metal, and glass. All material must be dry and free of food debris.

They will not accept shredded paper, food waste, plastic bags, tissue or paper towels, window or kitchenware glass, polystyrene foam cups and containers, hangers, or medical or hazardous waste.

If you have any questions, you can visit their website lcswmd.com or call 219-853-2420.

Recycling Centers

The Town has hired National Re-search Center, Inc. to conduct their National Citizen Survey in Dyer.

The National Citizen Survey will be a valuable tool for the Town to under-stand our residents’ needs, wants, and thoughts. It is a scientific sur-vey, and will provide much more ac-curate information than we could gather by conducting our own sur-vey.

Surveys will be mailed in the middle and end of October. The questions will cover nearly every aspect of liv-ing in Dyer. Not every resident will receive a survey, but if you do, please complete it and return it. We want to hear your voice and un-derstand our Town better as a whole.

We will receive the survey results just after the new year.

Survey

The Fall Leisuregram should have been mailed out to you already. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page: Dyer Parks and Recreation and/or our website:

parks.townofdyer.com to view our new classes, special events, pictures and other fun things to do. Online registration is here! For more information, please con-tact Dyer Parks at (219) 865-2505. Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing- This class provides a nurturing & strong learning environment that expands Pre-schoolers’ image vocabulary as they draw familiar images such as fish, teddy bears, rainbows and cowboys. Classes are 9/20-10/11, 10/18-11/8, 11/15-12/6 & 12/3-1/3/18 for boys & girls 3.5-5 yrs. old. Fee: $44 Young Rembrandts Elementary Draw-ing- Our elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced draw-ing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Classes are 9/20-10/11, 10/18-11/8, 11/15-12/6 & 12/13-1/3/18 from 5-5:55pm for children 5-12 yrs. old. Fee: $44 Young Rembrandts Cartooning- Learn-ing to draw can be fun, especially when we create silly characters, funny expres-sions and drawing sequences that tell a joke! Classes take place 9/20-10/11, 10/18-11/8, 11/15-12/6 & 12/13-1/3/18 for children 5-12 yrs. old. Fee: $44 Preschool Bricks 4 Kidz- Introduce your preschooler to the fun of learning, building and playing the Bricks 4 Kidz way! Classes are 9/20-10/11, 10/18-11/8, 11/15-12/6 & 12/3-1/3/18 from 4-4:45pm for children 3.5-5 yrs. old. Fee: $55 Elementary Bricks 4 Kidz- These one-hour classes will explore architecture, en-gineering and technology concepts using

LEGO Bricks. Students work hands-on to design and build machines, buildings and other constructions. Classes take place 9/20-10/11, 10/18-11/8, 11/15-12/6 & 12/13-1/3/18 for children 5-12 yrs. old. Fee: $55 NEW! Piano & Popcorn in the Park- All are welcome to join us for a great night of music. If you would like to play, give us a call so we can schedule you to play. Piano in the Park dates will be Thursday, 9/21 & 10/12 from 6-8pm Yoga Adventurers with Miss Suzanne- Learn the basics of yoga while meeting storybook characters and traveling around the globe. Gain strength, flexibility and confidence. Class in Mon. 9/25-10-16 for children 6-11 yrs. old from 4:30-5:15pm. Fee: $35 Blast!- This is a 4 hour course which in-cludes a completion certificate, program materials, training in pediatric first aid, household safety and fundamentals of childcare. Class is for 11-15yrs old boys or girls and takes place 10/7 from 9am-1pm. Fee: $37

Senior Bowling- During this 4 week pro-gram, participants 50 & older will meet new people, bowl a few games and social-ize during this non-competitive program. Program dates are 10/9-10/30, 11/6-11/27 & 12/4-1/8/18 (off 12/25 & 1/1/18). Fee: $17

Situational Awareness- Join us in this 2 hour course to gain knowledge and skill in Personal Safety. Learn to enhance your levels of safety and awareness at home, work and travel. Class takes place 10/11 from 6-8pm for 16 yrs. & older. Fee: $30

Witches Hat Halloween Craft- This craft will include a 10” chipboard witch’s hat that participants will paint and decorate. A black bat will also be decorated. Class is 10/13 from 5:30-6:15pm for boys and girls 3-10 yrs. old. Fee: $11

Kick’n with the Kids- This program aims at teaching the importance of sportsman-ship & teamwork while making new friends. Classes take place 10/16-11/6 & 11/20-12/11 from 10-10:45am for chil-dren 3-5 yrs. old. Fee: $31

Pumpkin Decorating- We will provide everything you need in order to create your one of a kind pumpkin. Class is 10/19 from 5:30-6:15pm for boys & girls 3-10 yrs. old. Fee: $10

Volleyball Skyhawks- Skyhawks takes the energy and excitement of this great sport and puts it together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serv-ing. This co-ed Camp is held on Mondays, 10/23-11/27 from 5-6pm. Fee: $75

Hoopster Tots Skyhawks- These classes focus on dribbling, shot technique, passing and team work. Adjustable hoops and appropriately sized basketballs are used. This co-ed camp is for 3 & 4yr olds on 10/23-11/27. Fee: $60

Yoga- Whether you are new to Yoga or an experienced Yogi, this class is right for you. Class meets on Mondays, 10/30-12/4 from 6:30-7:30pm for Adults 18 & older. Fee: $50

Did you know? Fall is a great time for planting new trees. Once the weather cools, trees are in root-growth mode. The tree will be establishing new roots in the planting site which will assist it in creating that desired above ground growth the following Spring/Summer seasons. Fall is also the time of year to prep trees for win-ter. Mulch: A 2”-4” thick mulch ring, ex-tending to the drip line but not in contact with the trunk, can provide the tree from temperature extremes, reduce weeds, help the soil retain moisture and improve growth. Water: Giving newly planted trees water once a week can help them is there is a winter drought.

For Dyer residents or commuters wishing to report a non-emergency crime or request assistance the Lake County E-911 Dispatch Center has created a non-emergency telephone number 219-660-0000.

This number is for the public who wish to report a crime or issue but are reluctant to call 911 for fear of tying up an emergency telephone line. Both 911 and 219-660-0000 are answered by the dispatch center 24 hours a day. Operators will an-swer your call and dispatch the ap-propriate services.

If you are in need of general infor-mation or requesting to speak with department personnel you may call 219-865-1163 Monday-Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm.

Lake County 911

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September 14

6:00 pm Town Council Meeting

6:30 pm Redevelopment Commission Meeting

September 18

7:00 pm Plan Commission Meeting

September 21

6:00 pm Police Commission Meeting

7:00 pm Water Board Meet-ing

September 25

6:00 pm Sanitary Board Meeting w/ Study Session

September 28

6:00 pm Town Council Study Session

6:30 pm Redevelopment Commission Study Session

Monthly

Meeting

Calendar

September

October

October 5

6:00 pm Storm water Board Meeting

October 11

6:00 pm Park Board Meet-ing

October 12

6:00 pm Town Council Meeting

6:30 pm Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Meetings subject to change. Call 865-6108 for confirmation.

Childhood Cancer Month

In August, the Town Coun-cil passed a Proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Aware-ness Month.

You can pick up a gold rib-bon at the Town Council’s Office for support.

Here are some facts about Childhood Cancer from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation:

Childhood Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in chil-dren in the United States.

One in 285 Children will be diag-nosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old.

Research for children’s cancer is consistently underfunded.

Leukemia Awareness

September has also been proclaimed Leukemia Awareness Month by the Town Council.

According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the survival rate for Leuke-

mia has more than quadrupled since 1960!

This month, a reminder about garbage can storage.

Garbage and rubbish and containers shall be placed out for collection no sooner than 6:00 p.m. the day prior to scheduled pickup, and returned to storage location by 8:00 p.m. on the day of pickup.

All garbage containers and receptacles required shall be stored so as not to be visible from the street unless the size of the property and location of the home on the lot prohibits the same.

All owners or occupants of premises within the corporate limits of the Town of Dyer shall be responsible for loose garbage on their premises.

Code Corner

Historical Society Speaker

The Historical Society will be hosting a speaker on October 10th at 7 PM.

American author Washington Irving included many ghostly tales in his Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon. In this program, audiences will learn a bit about Irving’s life, and experience a few of the eerie tales of Irving, in-cluding: “The Devil and Tom Walter,” “Rip Van Winkle,” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

Bench Winner

Congratulations to Jan Mikula, who won this park bench from a Lake County Solid Waste Management Dis-trict raffle at the National Night Out. The bench is made of 100% recycled plastic.