Archive for November, 2008

Lakeside Lions shine during the holidays

Nov 22, 2008 No Comments by tenmilerocky

The upcoming holidays will be a lot brighter in Lakeside, thanks to local volunteers who are part of the Lakeside Lion’s Club efforts to bring community spirit to the area.

Those events include a free Thanksgiving dinner for all, as well as Christmas related events highlighted by a… (Click headline for full story)

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In Nelsonville, only “yes men” need apply

Nov 20, 2008 No Comments by tenmilerocky

An analysis

The death of Jim Brown in September has created the third opening for Lakeside City Council in the last two years, all during Orville Nelson’s first term as mayor. It was decided last month that the position would be filled at this Thursday’s 7 p.m. council meeting.

Will mayor Nelson attempt to continue a pattern of stacking the council?

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Lakeside gets ready for Christmas

Nov 20, 2008 No Comments

snowflakeWelcoming in the holidays. Lakeside has boasted some of the finest street decorations for the holidays for many years.

A brief history: Lakeside Women’s Club started in the mid 80’s with…

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City of Lakeside Audits 2004-2007

Nov 18, 2008 No Comments

How is Lakeside City’s monies being spent? How about how it’s being accumulated? How does it compare with prior years?

The 2004-2007 annual Lakeside City Audits are now available online here. Read more about these and when the 2008 will be available. Click on the headline for more…

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Eubanks, council stall appointment

Nov 15, 2008 2 Comments

Mack EubanksThe recent accident of Mayor Orville Nelson and his subsequent ongoing rehabilitation became the factor in postponing the top agenda item at the November Council meeting last Thursday.

The appointment of a replacement for the late Jim Brown and the behind the scenes maneuvering involved in the matter became topics of heated debate among citizens participating in the meeting. But it was not an issue for the council members and Eubanks, as the vote to postpone was unanimous.

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LCA 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off

Nov 14, 2008 No Comments

A “chili” day in Lakeside. Click on headline for the winners.

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Fireboat Facelift

Nov 11, 2008 No Comments

The Fireboat is ready to rock and roll!

The boat was obtained by the Lakeside Fire Department, at no cost to taxpayers, under a federal surplus property program. Its purpose is to reduce the time needed to tackle fires in areas difficult or impossible to reach by road.

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“Pie-ing” the Teacher

Nov 09, 2008 No Comments

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Pie Faced

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Mid-course correction in Lakeside Election?

Nov 06, 2008 1 Comment

After two years and a failure of 2006 candidates to carry out a signed promise with Lakeside residents, a new effort to get back on track with the people gained widespread acceptance with voters. [Click headline for full story]

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Reedsport Area News “Rumor or Not”

Nov 05, 2008 No Comments

“Rumor or not?” The absence of the popular column in the Reedsport Area News in itself has become subject of rumors.  Rumor in Lakeside, among allies of Mayor Orville Nelson has it that the Reedsport Area Newscolumn was “scared off” from writing the weekly column. Prior to his accident, Nelson had been widely criticized in the [...]

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