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This 24/7 facility could see arrival/departure of 200 trucks and 200 cars daily, has fuel pumps for 5 trucks, 12 cars and 2 RVs. It would allow parking for 81 trucks, 95 cars and 11 RVs. Its 10,000 sq.ft. structure would house a 145-seat restaurant, convenience store, drivers' lounge, showers and self-serve laundry.

What can you do to help?

1. JOIN US! Sign our petition. Complete and return the printable PDF membership application form located here. Enlist your neighbors too.

2. VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME OR EXPERIENCE:
Contact Glenn Hartson, LAND President, 269-857-6054

Current Priority: fundraising suggestions & planning

LAND welcomes help with a wide range of activities, including:

• gathering information
• contacting neighbors
• arranging meetings and events
• writing reports
• maintaining records and lists
• distributing printed materials
• letter-writing campaigns
• legal assistance
• accounting/tax assistance
• technical reviews

3. ATTEND LAND MEETINGS:
Check our Home Page frequently for date/time/place information, alert your friends.

4. ATTEND LAKETOWN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS:
Just being there is a strong demonstration of your concern about the Township's future...but feel free to voice your feelings at the meetings (many LAND supporters do)...put your thoughts in writing, though, because what you say will not go into Commission records unless you submit it on paper, too. Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of every month, 7pm at the Township Hall.

5. SEND MESSAGES TO DECISION MAKERS AND THE PRESS:
Let them know how YOU feel about the Truck Stop plans...visit our PUBLIC FORUM page for details and addresses

Laketown Township Planning Commission Meetings
First Wednesday every month, 7pm

Laketown Township Hall
4338 Beeline Rd.
South of 144th Ave. & 62nd St.
616-335-3050
See a map here