Lake City Rotary Club

Rotary talks human slavery on Nov. 5

Nov 1, 2018

The public is invited to a Lake City Rotary Club luncheon on the topic of human slavery Monday, Nov. 5, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Port 104 in Lake City. “Human slavery has been identified as such a global issue that Rotary International has identified this as one of the nexty global initiatives to...

Rotary gets membership award

Sep 19, 2018

Dick Becker (right), Rotary district governor, was the guest speaker at the Sept. 17 Lake City Rotary Club meeting. He also presented President Scott Fiege (left) an award for the club being runner-up for new membership in the small club division (25 or fewer members) this past year. The Lake City...

Run benefits Packing for the Weekend

Sep 5, 2018

Elizabeth (center) and Allan Thompson (right) accept a $1,500 donation for the Packing for the Weekend program from Ron Hooge, Lake City Rotary Club president. The Rotary Club raised the money at its annual Circle of Life running event over Water Ski Days weekend. Packing for the weekend provides...

Rotary hosts Circle of Life races

Jun 27, 2018

The weather over Water Ski Days this year was good for a lot of things, and foot races were no exception. Ron Hooge of the Lake City Rotary Club, which organizes the annual Circle of Life 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run on the Saturday of Water Ski Days, said it was cool and comfortable as...

Youngsters can experience the 'Power of Produce' at Thursday night market

Jun 20, 2018

A program to educate children about produce and shopping local returns to the Lake City Thursday Night Market by the Lake this summer. This year, the Power of Produce Club is being sponsored by Lake City Rotary Club. Each week children ages four to 12 do an activity at the welcome tent and then...

Rotary Club members bid farewell to  foreign exchange student

Jun 14, 2018

Members of the Lake City Rotary Club pose for a photo with Lincoln High School foreign exchange student Livia de Assis Rosa (front and center) from Brazil. Hosted by the Rotary Club, Rosa spent the school year attending Lincoln High School and living with two Lake City families.

Rotary run registration extended

Jun 7, 2018

People now have until June 15 to register for the Lake City Rotary Club’s 11th annual 5K 10K, Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 23, during Water Ski Day Weekend. The cost for runners ages 13 and up is $40. Runners ages 12 and under can register for $10 each. Registration includes a...

Letter: Downtown improvements call for a big thank you

May 24, 2018

To the editor, It’s great to see the facelifts in downtown Lake City. Last week driving into town on Highway 61, I could not help but notice the continued improvements to the former Big Bear location. Tom and Mary Jane Rasmussen deserve a big thank you for investing in the property and investing...

Rotary members paint Chamber

May 16, 2018

Volunteers from the Lake City Rotary Club painted the exterior of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s office on the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Lyon Avenue. At left are volunteers at work. Below are volunteers Joe Line, Ava Perry, Steve Lang, Tom Dwelle and Ron Hooge. Not pictured is Michelle...

Letter: Many hands make bikes work

May 9, 2018

To the editor: Over the past 7 years an effort has been on-going to establish a viable community bikes program in Lake City. It started with a few individuals who had seen bikes available to be used by anyone within city limits in local area towns and wondered “Why not in Lake City?” These folks...