Sunday, June 12, 2011

Meridian Belle II Launch in the Kent Reporter!

The Kent Reporter covered the Meridian Belle II launch event with Mayor Cooke christening the Belle!

Click here to go to the Kent Reporter site.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

4th of July Approaching Quickly!

Although the weather is not cooperating this year, we are still planning on a great 4th of July celebration on the lake including our new Meridian Belle leading the boat parade. It is time to start planning for how you will decorate your boat! We expect a heated competition this year and lots of participation!

We have a different 2011 fireworks flag for those who contribute $50 or more to the fireworks contract.  Last year the average donation was $75.00. The generosity of the residents gave us one of the most beautiful shows we've ever had on Lake Meridian. As usual, the price of fireworks has increased...just like everything else. To get the quality of show we had last year, we need to spend just a little more. Please fill out your membership form and take it and your donation to one of the LMCA board members from around the lake. They can exchange it for your flag. If you did not get a flag last year and still want one we have a limited supply and for a donation of at least $100, you can get both!

Membership Form
Name _______________________________________
Address ____________________________________
Phone ______________________________________
Email ______________________________________

Membership:
New ___Renew ___Lakefront (30.00) _____ Senior (65+ 20.00) ____

New ___Renew ___Associate (20.00) _____

4th of July Celebration Donation ________ Must be at least $50.00 to receive this year's flag.

Total =======

To receive newsletters and be invited to the picnic please fill out this form and return

LMCA
PO Box 7578
Covington, WA 98042-0044


To give and pick up your flag call a board member near you:



Near 132nd & 256th



253-639-0124


Michelle McDowell



Near the park



253-631-2021


Ellyn Ricker




South side of lake half way down



253-638-5459


Fay Jensen



South side of lake half way down



253-630-9406


Kathy Ekstrand


Halfway down the North side




253-350-1811


Jim Helm



NE



253-639-7155


Dean Saggau



NE




253-638-0826


John Wright



High bank 132nd area



253-630-5574

Work to Begin on Lake Meridan Outlet Ecosystem Restoration

We have just been informed that the Army Corp of Engineers has started construction as of May 25 on the lake outlet to the confluence with Soos Creek. The 2.3 million dollar project consists of building  approximately 2500 feet of new stream channel. The contractor is U.S. Veterans Construction & Management, Corp. a business based in Buffalo, N.Y. The project team anticipates completing construction in April 2012.

The City of Kent is the local sponsor and Beth Tan is the senior environmental engineer working the project for Kent.