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Tow n o f Dye r
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S TR IV IN G H IGH E R
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Storm Water Project - Update on Main Street Closure
Town Council
The closing of Main Street for the storm system repair work has been set back until at least July
27th due to the heavy rains we have been experiencing. Once the road closes for the repair work it
is expected to remain closed for 35 days.
Mary Tanis, President
Joe Cinko, Vice President
Debbie Astor
Jeff Dekker
Connee Trepton
Clerk-Treasurer
Patricia A. Hawrot
A Message From the Community Service Officer
Signs– There are sign ordinances governing the display of temporary and permanent signs
throughout the town. Before you place any sign for advertising a business, group event, fundraiser
or activity please check the town code by contacting the town website.
Garbage Cans- Garbage and rubbish shall be placed out for collection no sooner than 6:00 p.m.
the day prior to scheduled pickup, and returned to storage by 8:00 p.m. on the day of pickup. All
garbage containers and receptacles are required to be stored behind the front foundation of the
primary residence as stated by ordinance.
Grass/Weeds - Noxious weeds and other rank vegetation, including but not limited to any grass,
weeds or other vegetation, living or dead, which exceeds twelve (12) inches above ground level is
a violation of town ordinance.
Any questions regarding Code Enforcement or town ordinances please contact Community Service
Officer Cpl. Robert Cook at 219-865-1163
Police & Fire Team Up for Charity Softball Game
Town Departments
Town Council Office
865-6108
Clerk Treasurer’s Office
865-2421
Department of Public Works
865-4222
Police Department
Munster played host to a public safety softball tournament in June. Dyer, Munster, Highland, and Griffith
participated in a fundraising softball tournament with
the proceeds going to the Cancer Resource Centre of
Munster. Dyer Police-Fire brought home the championship trophy for the second year in a row. Thank you to
all that contributed and came out to support a great
cause.
Dyer Police Department
865-1163
Fire Department
865-4226
Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Department
FOOD - MUSIC – ACTIVITIES –POLICE K-9 - SWAT
Come join us for a great community event
5pm – 9pm at Northgate Park
865-2505
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24th Annual
Town Wide
Garage Sale
Sponsored by the Dyer
Recycling Commission
Saturday
September 12, 2015
8 am to 2 pm
Applications to participate in the Town Wide
Garage Sale in Northgate
Park are available at the
Town Hall, or on our website at townofdyer.com
Spaces are $10 per
space for Dyer Residents
and $15 for nonresidents. Spaces are
10x40
Solarize Dyer
Due to the extension of the NIPSCO Feed-In Tariff program that pays for electricity from solar
systems between 5 and 10 kiloWatts in size, Solarize Dyer has extended their deadline for
contract commitments to July 31st. If you haven’t yet signed up for your free no-obligation
solar assessment, now is the time! You still have a whole month to decide. So far we have
80 + signups for solar assessments region wide, with 8 in Dyer. Proposals throughout the
region are up to 600 kW, with our first signed contract coming from a LaPorte business. We
need at least one more contract in to start dropping the costs for all regional participants. If
you missed the Solarize Dyer community workshop, go to solarizenwi.com for more information.
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Upcoming Recreation Events
Please remember that prior
registration is
required for most
of these programs/events.
Please call the
Dyer Parks &
Recreations office at (219)8652505 for class/
registration information.
Sylvan Robotics/
Summer Camp
with Lego: We
have two more
sessions of this
amazing camp!
Participant’s ages
6 - 12yrs. old will
be exposed to
various technology and engineering concepts in
STEM subjects.
During this 2 hour
workshop, participants will build
robot’s out of
Lego’s and bring
them to life with
computer programming. Class
is held at Sylvan
Learning Center
in Schererville.
July 24 and or
Aug. 7
from 9:00am –
11:00am. Fee:
Res. $35/ nonres. $38. This
camp fills up
quickly, so register in advance at
Dyer Parks & Recreation.
Kindermusik:
This program
runs year round,
and we are currently offering a
drop off class, for
children ages 3.5
- 6yrs. old. During
this 45 min.
class, participants will take
imaginary trips to
summer vacation
locations such as
the carnival, the
beach and a
summer cottage.
They will also
solve problems
and learn more
words. July 27 31 from 9:30am
- 11:00am. Fee:
Kid’s Garage
Res. $90/nonSale: We have
res. $9.
already started
taking registration
Bowling: Another for space rental
at this amazing
great program
sale. Children of
that runs year
round! Next ses- all ages can earn
sion will run from extra cash by selling their unused
Aug. 10 - Aug.
31. This program toys, books,
sports equipment,
is for children
bikes, collectaages 3 - 13yrs.
old and is held at bles clothing, puzStardust Bowl in zles, and games.
Please bring your
Dyer. Fees vary,
so please call the own tables, chairs
and change. Paparks dept. for
rental supervision
further inforis required. Mark
mation.
your calendars
today and stop
by for some great
deals. Sale will
be held in the
grassy area just
north of Walt’s in
Dyer. Saturday,
July 25th from
10am-1:00pm.
Fee: Res. $11/
non-res. $12.
2015 Free Summer Concert Series
All Concerts are held at Elmer Miller Park, 222 Schulte Street
(behind the Town Hall). Bring your lawn chair and snacks for
an enjoyable evening in the park!
Jr. Golf Camp:
We still have a
few camp dates
for participant’s
ages 7 - 16yrs.
old that want to
try their hand at
golf. Please call
for exact dates &
times. All camps
will take place at
Scherwood Golf
Course in
Schererville. Fee:
Res.$90/non
res. $95.
Fitness programs
are always a
great way to stay
healthy, but they
also are good
way to take some
time for yourself!
We offer Yoga,
Pilates, T’ai Chi
Chih, Yoga,
Zumba and our
new and exciting
Walk Live class.
Walk Live is perfect for those
that want to get
some excises,
but prefer to do it
at their own
pace. Take is
slow or go all
out! Call for specific class details
and fees.
Discounted to just $15
We are still selling tickets to Great America and Deep River Water
Park. Best deal around! Cash only for tickets & coupon book.
STOP! Don’t throw The Shopper away! Please make sure to watch
for our Fall 2015 Leisuregram which will be inserted in The Shopper either Aug. 13th or 20th. Please look on the front page (upper
right corner) for details on when exactly it will be in the paper. If you
do not receive The Shopper in the Mail, a Leisuregram book will be
mailed to you separately.
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Dyer Historical Society Presents
“Plains Indians”
September 12th
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Dyer Historical Society will be hosting
a speaker Richard Nielsen on Tuesday,
August 11th at 7:00 pm in the main
meeting room of the Dyer Town Hall.
While sharing his knowledge about these
Native Americans and their culture, Richard will be wearing reproductions of a tribal ceremonial headdress of feathers, their
typical clothing and moccasins. This is
open to the public and free of charge.
Food
and
Vendor Booths
table
Infla ce
Boun
es &
Hous s
Slide
VFW Beer Garden
Car show
by Thunder Roads Productions
32 Foot Climate-Controlled
Mobile Gaming Trailer
August 7th & 8th
All You Can Eat Corn!!
Beer Garden, Food Vendors
Live Bands: The Ropers & The Relics
Live Band
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Bid on sports memorabilia
Chicago Bears, Hawks, Bulls,
White Sox and others
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
July 2015
July 8
July 9
July 13
July 13
July 14
July 15
July 16
July 16
July 20
July 22
July 27
6:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30/7:00 pm
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:00/6:30 pm
August 3
August 6
August 10
August 10
August 11
August 12
August 13
August 17
August 19
August 20
August 26
August 31
7:00 pm
6:30/7:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:00/6:30 pm
Park Board Meeting
Town Council Meeting & Study Session
Economic Development Commission Meeting
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Recycling Commission Meeting
Emergency Response Volunteer Team
Police Commission Meeting
Water Board Study Session & Meeting
Plan Commission Meeting with Study Session
Park Board Study Session
Sanitary Board Study Session & Meeting
August 2015
Board of Zoning Appeals
Stormwater Board Study Session & Meeting
Economic Development commission Meeting
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
Recycling Commission Meeting
Park Board Meeting
Town Council Meeting & Study Session
Plan Commission Meeting with Study Session
Emergency Response Volunteer Team
Police Commission Meeting
Park Board Study Session
Sanitary Board Study Session & Meeting