STRIVING HIGHER

Town of Dyer

Volume 13, Issue 3 March 2020

From the Desk of the Town Manager

March brings about spring flowers, late snow storms and the start of a new construction and traffic disruption season. By the time you are reading this article the Hart Street Bridge should be under construction, until November. Traffic will be restricted to northbound only, except for emergency vehicles. Official detours will be announced soon. Watch for media stories, signage and on the Town’s website. This project is funded by the Lake County Highway Department.

The recent work on the west side of the bridge is bank restoration; this work is being funded by the Lake County Surveyor’s office.

The Town has several other storm water projects in various stages of planning and construction. Construction will begin in the next several weeks on Harrison Ave., south of Protsman School to 213th Street. Infrastruc-ture improvements will begin in the Northgate area on Pierce, Fillmore, 205th, 206th and Northgate Ave. This project was funded in 2019 in part by a State program, Community Crossing Matching Grants. This program funds 50% of the street related work. The CCMG is funded by the recent increase in the State’s gas tax. We have received significant funding each year of the program since 2017. The Town’s first 2020 CCMG is under consideration by the State for the Osage, Laurel area. Bids for this project will be opened March 10th and awarded pending the official word on our grant request.

Our next set of major projects for reconstruc-tion in 2021 will be evaluated later this year. These areas will be determined by the overall underground infrastructure condition as well as the road surface.

After we complete the bidding on the Osage project (est. $2.6M) we will examine available funding still available for streets that require only resurfacing. We will be evaluating this in the coming month. We will announce those areas in the upcoming newsletters. We have every street rated by a method using the Pavement Surface Evaluation Rating System (PASER). The PASER rating system, created by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is based on a 1 (poor) to 10 (new/excellent) rating. Bids were opened on Tuesday, March 3rd for the new Fire Station #2 along with areas for police storage and parks maintenance. Construction will begin in April and completed by October. This facility will be built on the northwest corner of Central Park on 213th Street. The facility will replace the existing fire station at the corner of 213th and Calumet Ave. The old station will be torn down. In spite of many rumors there is nothing planned for the site. It will be decided at a future date.

This spring we will begin several new projects in the north half of Central Park that will last into 2021. In addition to the Fire/Police/Parks facility, a fourth softball field will be built, the existing baseball field will be converted to softball field (2020), batting cages will be added, all fields will have modern field lighting installed (2021), a new concession stand and public restrooms along with an expanded parking lot will be constructed.

A new entrance will be constructed on 213th Street to separate ingress and egress with the fire station. Enhanced landscaping will be completed at the fire station, park entrance and around the ball fields.

Please contact the Town Council’s Office with

any questions or concerns.

In This Issue

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

Mary Tanis

Bob Starkey

Eric Schultz

Steve Kramer

Alan Brooks

Debbie Astor

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Census 2020 Park Activities Meeting Calendar We are Hiring Shred Event

Rental Registrations Business Licenses Spring Clean-Up Text Notification

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Monthly Meeting Calendar

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Plan Commission w/ Study Session

Historical Society Speaker

Stormwater Board

Town Council w/ Study Session

Redevelopment w/ Study Session

Utility Board

Park Board Study Session

Police Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Council w/ Study Session

Redevelopment w/ Study Session

Park Board

Stormwater Board

Comprehensive Plan Public Forum

Police Commission

Plan Commission w/ Study Session

Historical Society Speaker

Town Council Study Session

Redevelopment Study Session

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Utility Board

Meetings subject to change, Call (219) 865-6108 for confirmation.

Historical Speakers

Spring Clean-Up

Spring is almost here (hopefully)! Spring clean up will be the first week of April. During this time, our Public Works crews

will be out street sweep-ing, picking up leaves and branches, and garbage pick-up along the road-sides.

Shred Event

Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00am—1:00pm Dyer Bank and Trust (1101 Joliet St.) will be hosting a shred event. You will be able to pull up to the truck parked in the parking lot and be able to watch your docu-ments be shred. You do not need to be a customer of the bank.

March 17th at 7:00pm, Daniel Boone will be making an appearance from the grave. Yes, you heard right, he is making a special guest appearance you wont want to miss at the Town Hall.

April 21st at 7:00pm, Bud Boblink, yes...the well known Bud Boblink will be here to perform all the Oldies but Good-ies we love here at the Town Hall.

Help preserve a part of Dyer’s History, it is a 1939 Seagraves Pumper Truck. Believe it or not, we have owned and operated this beauty since 1939., it is showcased in many parades and events and we would like to continue the legacy for many years to come. We are seeking donations for repairs and restoration. Any donation is appreciate d and can be made directly at the Clerk-Treasurer's Office or online at a GoFundMe site;

www.gofundme.com/f/DyerFireDepartmentAntiqueTruck

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We are HIRING!

The Town uses a few different sources to share information whether that be road closures, events, or meetings. One source we use is the Text Notification program. This program allows us to get messages to you quickly and convenient-ly. Most of these notifications include information that is intended to be shared immediately. Enrolling is as sim-ple as texting 36000 to DYER1. The Town also has a Facebook page with many updates; Town of Dyer.

Public Works is hiring for full-time seasonal workers. This is a full-time seasonal position. Tasks will include landscaping, branch and leave pick-up, maintenance of streets, etc. Applica-tions can be dropped of at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office.

The Park Department is hiring for Sea-sonal Park Maintenance workers. This is a part-time position which is 29 hours per week. Hours will vary from time to time depending on the season and needs. Applications can be dropped of at the Park Department’s Office.

Please find the employment application on our website under forms.

www.townofdyer.com

Text Notifications

S e t t i n g t h e R e co r d St r a i g h t Does the 2020 Census ask about citizenship status? NO. The 2020 Census does not ask

whether you or anyone in your home is a U.S. citizen.

Are non-citizens counted in the census? YES. Everyone counts. The 2020 Census counts everyone living in the country, including non-citizens.

Can my answers be shared with law enforcement or used against me? NO. The law prevents the Census Bureau from sharing your information with law enforcement. Your answers cannot be used to impact your eligibility for government benefits. Your answers are only used to create statistics about our country. The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to protect your personal information and keep it strictly confidential. That’s every answer, to every question.

Can I only take the census online? NO. The 2020 Census will be available online, by phone, and by mail. Online and phone responses can be complet-ed in 13 languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnam-ese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Japanese). A paper form will be mailed to every house that hasn’t responded already when we send our fourth mail piece out.

What questions WILL NOT be asked by the Census Bureau? - Your Social Security number - Money or donations. - Anything on behalf of a political party. - Your bank or credit card account numbers.

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Upcoming Recreation Events

If you would like to view our classes, special events, pictures and other fun things to do, check out our website: parks.townofdyer.com or on our Face-book page: Dyer Parks and Recreation. Register online at: parksregistra-tion.townofdyer.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter: @DyerParksandRec. For more infor-mation, please contact Dyer Parks at (219) 865-2505. Spring Cookie Decorating & Craft (ages2 & up) - Come decorate a spring shaped cookie and make a seasonal craft to take home. Class is 3/23 from 5:45-6:30pm. Fee: $13 Toddler Time Playdate (18mo-3 yr. olds)- Join other families is this 5 week playdate while we enjoy hands on activi-ties, read stories, listen to music, play interactive games, dance and as long as the weather cooperates, play in the park. Class is 3/25-4/22 from 9:30-10:30am. Fee: $47 Little Dragons (4-6 yrs. old) – Children will develop flexibility, strength, respect and coordination in fun, yet disciplined activities. Classes are 3/31-5/19 (off 4/14) from 5-5:45pm. Fee: $50 Wado-Ki-Karate (7 yrs. - Adult) - Stu-dents will improve on concentration, self-esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness and learn self-defense skills. Clas-ses held 3/31-5/19 (off 4/14) from 6-6:45pm. Fee: $50 Easter Egg Hunt (8 yrs. & Younger) – To be entered into our 32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt raffle, you must pre-register. Dyer residents living in the 46311 zip code can call (219) 865-2505 to pre-register for free. Those living outside the 46311 zip code can pre-register but for a $5 per child fee will be charged. Hunt is 4/4. Yoga (18 & older) - This course aims to improve your ability to relax while in-creasing strength and flexibility within

your body. Classes are 4/6-6/1 (off 5/25) from 6:30-7:30pm. Fee: $70 Cartooning (5-12 yr. olds) – This Young Rembrandts’ class combines step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor and their vivid im-aginations. Classes are 4/7-4/28 or 5/5-5/26 from 5:15-6:15pm. Fee: $47 Kids in the Kitchen (6-12 yrs. old) - Each week there will be 2-3 different kid friendly, themed meals to prepare and enjoy. Classes are 4/8-4/29 or 5/13-6/3 from 5-6 pm (6-8 yrs. old) or 6:15-7:15PM (9-12 yrs. old). Fee: $52 Bricks 4 Kidz (5-12 yr. olds) - Students work hands-on to design and build ma-chines, buildings and other construc-tions. Classes are 4/8-4/29 or 5/6-5/27 from 5-6pm. Fee: $57

Drawing (5-12 yr. olds) - Our curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocab-ulary. Classes are 4/8-4/29 or 5/6-5/27 from 5-6pm. Fee: $47

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (9-12 yrs. old)- Participants will need to bring a bag and flashlight to look for candy and eggs. Pizza & a drink will also be served. Event is 4/9 from 7-8:15pm. Fee: $17

Painting Class- Bunny in Glasses 4/11. Fee: $30 each class. Stop in Town Hall to see the examples. Home Alone (10-14 yrs. old) – Your child will learn the necessary skills & gain confidence in order to be safe in their home for short periods of time and in public. Class is 4/18 from 9-11:30am. Fee: $32 National Flag Football (4-14 yrs. old) – This is a 7-practice/6 game season held on Sundays. Practices will be 1 hour pri-or to game time each week. This is a 5 vs. 5, non-contact, recreational, co-ed format. Practice/Games are 4/19-6/7

and games will be held at Lake Central High School. Fee: $134.50. Online regis-tration & information at: Indianaflag-football.com (Please don’t forget to hit the drop-down menu & click on Dyer Parks & Recreation) Mother-Daughter Sock Hop (Babes 13 & under with an attending Pink Lady) - Put on your 50’s threads; poodle skirts, saddle shoes, rolled up jeans or your favorite dress & hop on over to register for this bash! Dance is 4/24 from 6:30-8:30pm. Fee: $40 per couple ($20 per additional participant) Mother-Son Fun Bowl (Boys 5-12 + their Mom/Special Adult) - Have a blast doing crazy bowling with your child/children. A raffle will be held at the end. Event takes place 5/3 form 1-2:30pm. Fee: $16 per person Senior Weekly 18 Hole Golf League (Adults 50+) – We have teamed up with Lincoln Oaks Golf Course to play golf. League format will be based on partici-pation. League runs 5/6-9/16 (20 weeks). Fee: $15 start-up fee payable to Dyer Parks, $25 per week with a cart and free range balls or $30 with break-fast or lunch. Route 66 Tour- Travel along the original world-famous Rt. 66 from Joliet to Pon-tiac. There will be photo stops at the Polk-a-Dot Restaurant, the Gemini Giant and many others. Lunch will be at Ber-nardi’s Restaurant in Pontiac. Partici-pants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Trip is 5/15 from 8:30am-5:30pm. Fee: $90 Midwest Training & Ice Center- Gym-nastics, ice skating, parkour and dance classes are being offered. Call for date, times and fees.

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