 Groundbreaking For New Terminal At Michigan City Municipal Airport
Community Enrichment Grant Application Available Online
Jerry Karstens' Athletic Scholarship
Seasonal Employment Opportunities Available
Butterflies Return to Michigan City
Mayor Oberlie Seeks Volunteers For Boards & Commissions
Are You In Compliance With City Trash Regulations?
Michigan City Noted As Top City For Affordability
Mayor's State of the City Address - Available Online
History of Michigan City Featured Photos
Mayor's Campaign Against Cancer
New Senior Center News and Events Monthly
Coffee with Mayor Oberlie
Construction begins on a new airport terminal building for the Michigan City Municipal Airport. The 2,500 square foot building will provide facilities and services to the growing number of based and transient pilots, passengers, and public using the general aviation airport. It will replace a building converted from a former house located on the airport.
The new terminal facility was designed by Fanning & Howey, a local Michigan City firm, to address the aviation needs of Michigan City. It will provide passenger and pilots’ lounges, pilots’ weather and briefing stations, flight instruction office, Aviation Commission meeting room, and facilities for airport employees.
Pilots will be able to check in-flight weather and file flight plans using the briefing station, or rest in a pilots’ lounge while passengers complete their business. Restroom and vending facilities will be available to pilots and passengers 24 hours per day.
The general contractor is J. Shoffner General Contractor, Inc. of La Porte. It is estimated construction will be completed, and the terminal operational, in late summer 2008.
The Michigan City Municipal Airport provides an economic impact estimated by the State of Indiana at approximately $4.6 million (2005 figures) to Michigan City and the surrounding area. The airport is used by both business and leisure travelers and provides a quick and efficient transportation link for area businesses or those visiting Michigan City. Access to the area’s resort and tourist attractions, restaurants, and lodging are enhanced by the safe and convenient airport.
The new terminal project is part of a five-year airport Capital Improvement Program, which is primarily funded through federal and state grants.
Grant applications, including completion and submission instructions, are available online. Click here to obtain the grant application packet.
The Jerry Karstens Athletic Scholarship is available to any LaPorte County high school graduating senior that has participated in at least one sport during his or her senior year. Applications are available at the Michigan City Parks & Recreation office, at michigancityparks.com, or from any LP County high school counselor’s office. The deadline to submit scholarship applications is 4 p.m. on April 11, 2008.
Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded at a banquet on May 17th from 6-8 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Michigan City. The featured speaker will be long time education administrator Mr. Richard Cook. Tickets are available from any Karstens Athletic Scholarship Board member and at the Parks Lakefront Office in Washington Park. For more information, call Darrell at 873-1506.
The Jerry Karstens’ Athletic Scholarship Fund was formed to establish an athletic scholarship program in honor of the late-great Jerry Karstens. This program will be self-supporting and funded primarily through our community.
Donations are always appreciated and can be made by sending a check to JKAS.
Completed applications should be returned to:
Jerry Karstens’ Athletic Scholarship Fund
Attn.: Darrell Garbacik
Six on the Lake
Michigan City, IN 46360
Michigan City Personnel Director Shelley Dunleavy announced today that the City of Michigan City has open job opportunities for seasonal employment.
“At this time of year, City Departments are planning ahead for their upcoming seasonal employment needs and the Michigan City Personnel Department provides assistance in seeking qualified applicants for open staff positions,” Dunleavy said.
Current open staff positions include: Maintenance Laborer, Parking Lot Attendant, Zookeeper, Concession Stand Attendant, Camp Leaders, Pro-Shop Staff and Lifeguards. Based on the specific position, applicants should possess certain skills and requirements. For example: Lifeguards have specific requirements such as American Red Cross, First Aid and CPR certifications; Camp Leaders and Parking Lot Attendants must be 16 years of age; a valid driver’s license is required for some positions; and applicants must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
More detailed descriptions of these positions and applications are available in the Personnel Department in City Hall, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Coming this summer , Oposo Landscaping, a Division of Oposo Industries, with the approval of the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission and Board of Public works, is proud to sponsor the transformation of Michigan City into a delightful Butterfly Garden!
Local area business and individuals are urged to sponsor a butterfly at one of two sponsorship levels. At the end of the season, the sponsor is entitled to the work! A portion of the proceeds goes to a charity to be determined by the sponsor. Enjoy the beauty of these unique artful butterflies and a donation to a worthy cause. Click here for sponsorship information.
Look for the butterflies throughout downtown Michigan City this summer.
Mayor Chuck Oberlie stated regarding Board and Commission appointments:
"I would like to remind the citizens of Michigan City that a "Board and Commission Form" has been created with a listing of local Boards and Commissions and a space for volunteers to summarize their interests. The form is available in City Hall at the Mayor's office. The form is also available on-line at www.emichigancity.com." Click here to access this form online.
Mayor Oberlie continued, "Serving on a City Board or Commission is a valuable manner in which to be involved in the community and utilizing one's skills to improve our hometown can bring one a sense of personal satisfaction as well. I wholeheartedly encourage citizens to volunteer for Board service."
Setting out your weekly trash pickup may seem like a fairly simple mundane task. However, have you considered if you are actually doing so in accordance with city trash regulations? Are you using trash containers --- or just placing bags along the curb? If you are using trash containers, great! But are they in compliance with city trash regulations? Are you remodeling a home or building a new one? If you are, what are you doing with the construction rubbish?
If you’re unfamiliar with city regulations on trash containers and construction waste, are curious about what it looks like to be in compliance and not in compliance with city trash regulations, or have any questions about city trash regulations, compliancy, or trash pick-ups, click here to learn more.
Michigan City has been identified by CityTownInfo.com as one of the state’s top cities for affordable property taxes.
Compared to other communities which are similar in size and diversity to Michigan City, our community is in the top 12% of communities regarding affordable property taxes, top 17% of affordable rent. Compared to all communities in the state, Michigan City rates in the top 14% of short commute times.
The website page dedicated to Michigan City, http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/indiana/michigan-city, lists many other demographic statistics, including politics, wealth, ancestry, commute and sprawl, housing, crime and climate.
Mayor Oberlie's 2007 State of the City Address is now available online.
Click here to view.
Learn more about the history of Michigan City and see some great
vintage photos from years gone by. Every two weeks, we'll feature
a new set of photos celebrating the heritage of our City. This
time we're featuring historical photos of Duneland Beach, Michiana Shores, Waterford and The Pines.
Click here for the History of Michigan City Photo Scrapbook.
Click here for complete details on the campaign and for the 2008 Cancer Awareness Program, with inciteful monthly news and updates provided right here on eMichigancity.com.
Look for monthly updates each and every month to the Senior Center section of the site. With updated events, Senior Center Board minutes, electronic copies of Senior Center newsletters, and updates to the Calendar of Events, you'll be prepared for all the fun and exciting opportunities the Senior Center has to offer. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, April 29 at 9:30AM.
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