Village spared, but massive flooding in spots
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Village spared, but massive flooding in spots

Hi Y’all, it is good to be back after evacuating to Biloxi, Mississippi on Wednesday of last week. More so, because the Lanark area was spared, this is the first hurricane in the 10 years I have lived here that I evacuated, leaving with visions of Mexico Beach in my head.  Coming home to see…

Rainfall leads to road closures
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Rainfall leads to road closures

Hi Y’all,  As the first day of autumn is almost here, our calendars will begin filling up. Lanark will start this season with clean beach accesses, thanks to the eight volunteers who were out on the beach early Saturday morning. Great news! The beach and water access were cleaner with less trash and debris this…

DOT shares info on multi-use trail along U.S. 98
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DOT shares info on multi-use trail along U.S. 98

Hi Y’all,  On Thursday, Sept. 12, a meeting was sponsored by the FDOT Route 30 (U.S. 98) Trail Project Development and Environment Study. The informative meeting was held in the area of Lanark Village, St. James Island, and St. Teresa (Summer Camp) to discuss the study to identify multi-use trail concepts and assess environmental impacts…

Boat club to meet Sept. 19
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Boat club to meet Sept. 19

Hi Y’all, I think that everything is slowing down getting ready for a crazy busy October. Just a reminder, all of Lanark weekly events information is the same; changes will be added or deleted as needed weekly. Lanark Village Coffee Time with John continues to open Chillas Hall Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m….

LVA to appoint nominating committee
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LVA to appoint nominating committee

Hi Y’all, I hope that all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. The weekend was busy and looks like this week will be calmer for Lanark. American Legion Post 82 rocked this past weekend with food and music on Friday and Saturday. sending August on its way and ending the Summer Music Series. The summer…

Robert Benson passes away peacefully
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Robert Benson passes away peacefully

For those of you who have not heard, Lanark has lost one of its longtime residents of more than 20 years. Robert Benson, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Lanark on Sunday, Aug. 11. Robert was a very helpful person, mostly to his parents, Bob and Aileen Benson, also Lanark residents. Robert was…

Burn ban still in effect for Lanark district
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Burn ban still in effect for Lanark district

Hi Y’all, this is a slow time of year for those of us in Lanark. The snowbirds are not here yet and some of our residents have taken this time to leave for cooler places. Please try to participate in the events that are offered throughout the week. All our regular events will continue to…

Boat club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday
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Boat club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday

Hi Y’all,  I missed writing my article while I was out of town. I was also delayed because of the weather. I was pleased to see that there were only limbs down and not much damage at all to Lanark. The Lanark Village Golf Club canceled their yard sale for August but will continue in…

Fire, fatal accident strike village in July
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Fire, fatal accident strike village in July

Hi Y’all, July has been a hard month for Lanark with the tragic deaths of Ben and Monica Steigner, son and daughter-in-law of John and Sharon Steigner, who lost their lives when they were hit by a truck on Arizona Street minutes from their family’s home.  Ben and Monica were visiting for the holiday from…

Wednesday Bingo resumes at Chillas Hall
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Wednesday Bingo resumes at Chillas Hall

Hi Y’all,  The Lanark area is saddened, shocked and heartbroken at the news of two people losing their lives on Saturday evening, July 6 on Highway 98 near Arizona Street. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the families and friends of those involved in this tragic accident. Up and coming events in Lanark:…