West Shore Happenings: June 2018
The co-founders of the Lakeside/Somers Mural Project mounted its first mural on the Somers Post Office.
(Above, Dan Benesch and Jamie Lee Dooling (far left) get some help from Otter co-owner and art director Michelle Lovato to get the mural leveled. Local artist Lovie Englishbee painted this lake-side vision.)
Project members will mount a second beautiful mural by Kathy Weller, in front of the Lakeside Post Office in June.
The Mural Project is part of the newly created group The West Shore Art Initiative which hopes to add events and additional art-based endeavors in the area as well as Mural Project which will continue and will grow.
Discussions of hosting art exhibits and guest speakers are being batted about, as well as a potential fundraising event this Fall to prepare for the “Official” project launch next year. If you have questions or would like to participate, call 871-5548 or westshoreart@gmail.com.
Greetings West Shore neighbors & friends: Below is a brief update on what is happening in our area.
I know you are busy, so below is an overview of the newsletter’s contents to help you skip to the subjects that interest you.
Overview: 1) Somers Arts Festival This Weekend. 2) New Murals for the West Shore. 3) QRU Fund Raising Ham Dinner June 3 4) Somers Volunteer Fire Dept Open House June 9 5) Status Report on Lucky. 6) Status Report on The Far West Tour Boat.
7) Lakeside Community Fair July 8th
8) Misc.
Somers Arts Festival This Weekend
The “Spoke & Paddle” in Somers is sponsoring an art show June 2 & 3. There will be displays of wood & glass art, fiber art, paintings, jewelry, and more. Live music from 12-2. Show hours: 10-5 on Saturday, 10-3 on Sunday.
This “Proof of Concept” pilot project appears to be generating some strong interest. Some excellent feedback from locals has led the organizers to the conclusion that they may want to have more options than simply creating and displaying murals. It has been decided that a more open art identity/purpose should be emphasized, so the name of the organization has been changed to the “West Shore Art Initiative”. Discussions of hosting art exhibits and guest speakers are being batted about, as well as a potential fundraising event this Fall to prepare for the “Official” project launch next year. This newsletter will keep you informed as things develop. If you have questions or would like to explore how you could participate, contact me at 871-5548. (Dan)
* QRU Fund Raising Ham Dinner. Sunday June 3
This will be another great time to meet neighbors and friends and help your community at the same time. The meal is Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, Salad & Dessert. Catered by Vista Linda, (thank you), and served from 3-6 PM. Kids under 6 are free. Just $10, and proceeds go to Responder Training & Recruitment Information: Location: LAKESIDE QRU BUILDING: 125 Bills Rd., Lakeside. Questions??? Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512. Web: LakesideQRU.org
Somers Volunteer Fire Dept Open House June 9
Ice cream social and open house, Saturday, June 9th, 11 AM to 3 PM. Come meet the team, learn some fire prevention tips, and hear about future plans for this valuable community service. Somers Fire Hall, 27 Leslie Ave, Somers.
Status Report on Lucky.
To those of you who have voiced concern that “Lucky”, our local speed control officer, hasn’t been on the job much lately, fear not The Chamber of Commerce has assured me that issue of insurance is being addressed and he will be on the prowl soon.
Status Report on The Far West Tour Boat.
Yeah! The Far West is back at the dock in Lakeside. The first scheduled tours will be firing up mid June. As always, there will be an early season “West Shore Appreciation Cruise” for locals. The date and time to be announced. Stay tuned.
Lakeside Community Fair, July 8
WOW! Can you believe it? This will be the 29th annual community fair! What an amazing track record and asset to the community. As always, it will be at the elementary school and is hosted by the Lakeside Community Club. I will have more info on when & where to bring your goodies as the time draws near.
Miscellaneous:
Clean Fill Wanted: Remember: If you are excavating locally and have to haul away dirt & rocks, please don’t haul your clean fill out to some distant dump site. We have several places for it locally. NOTE: It must be clean fill, no stumps or construction materials. Rocks are fine.
Local Investor, (me), wants to buy your West Shore house (if it is under $400k).
If you have a recent independent appraisal and you are willing to sell your property for the appraised price, I am probably willing to buy it. I am a local investor and I need more rental properties. I also buy homes that need repairs and can’t be bank financed. I do buy trailer homes IF they come with the land they are on. (I don’t buy ones that have to be moved or are on rented lots.) Buying raw land might be possible.
Lets talk: Dan Benesch 871-5548.
