The Sandusky Bay Barge Parties which have been held the last few years off Bay Point on the south shore of Marblehead have been cancelled for 2013, according to an online Facebook posting by the organizers. They have held two per year over the past few years, on the last Saturday in June and July. As you can see from the  photo the events were extremely popular with the boaters of Lake Erie. According to a report in the Sandusky Register, event organizer Shaun Bickley of Sandusky said the primary reason for cancelling is financial. He cited increasing insurance costs as the primary culprit. Bickley and his partners brought a dredging and construction barge from Sandusky to the sand bar south of Marblehead and converted it into a giant stage with local bands entertaining the revelers.

The Sixth Street Reconstruction Project has been bid and a contract awarded to Underground Utilities of Monroeville, Ohio. The work is scheduled to start at the end of May and will continue to November, 2013. The project limits, for the work on Sixth Street, are from Fulton Street to Harrison Street.

With the project now scheduled to start, there will be a public meeting for residents, businesses and stakeholders. on May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Port Clinton City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1868 East Perry Street. At this meeting the contractor and the City’s engineering team involved with this work will be introduced. In addition the following will be discussed:

1. General overview of the project
2. Contractor schedule
3. Maintenance of Traffic / Detour (local access only)
4. Access to your property
5. Public and emergency services
6. Safety
7. Special needs /Events
8. Project communication and Notices
9. Questions

When: Sunday, June 2n d 2013 from 11-?
Cost: $20 per person. All proceeds go to the Ottawa County Humane Society.
Where: Lakevue Marina- 8549 N. Shore Blvd. Lakeside, Ohio 43440
What: A fun day to try every kayak in our fleet. You can peddle, paddle, sail, and fish with these kayaks. Representatives from Hobie Kayak will be on hand to answer questions. Hot dogs and Brats will be served.
For more info contact Jodi at 419-297-6477 or Tony at 419-798-5221