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Heart & Soul Statements Community Feedback

What are Heart & Soul Statements?
Heart & Soul Statements represent what matters most to our community. They are the culmination of our gathering, listening, and sharing of stories. These statements are developed from the hard work that our volunteers have invested over the past 12 months in involving everyone. They are based on the survey of “what matters most” and then the “themes” our community identified from the data in that category.

There are three parts to a Heart & Soul Statement:
  1. a verb, or an action word,
  2. an attribute, or what it is that’s important, and
  3. why it’s important to residents.
Please answer the following questions in as much detail as you would like to.

Finally, if you prefer to be interviewed by a Cedar Lake Heart & Soul volunteer instead of typing your responses herein, please email us at cedarlakeheart@gmail.com to schedule an in-person or telephone conversation.

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FOCUS AREA: Recreational Opportunities
We value the uniqueness of living in a community like no other in our region. It feels like being on vacation because of the atmosphere created by the activities around the lake, the opportunities for contact with nature, and the chance to enjoy them with others.
1.Choose one:(Required.)
2.Please explain - whether you want to expand on what you like about the Recreational Opportunities statement or what improvements are necessary.
FOCUS AREA: Public Experiences
We enjoy creating lasting memories and cherished moments, and value the opportunity to play and celebrate at the variety of accessible, low or no cost experiences in our community such as Summerfest, farmer’s market, concerts, sports leagues, parades and museum events.
3.Choose one:(Required.)
4.Please explain - whether you want to expand on what you like about the Public Experiences statement or what improvements are necessary.
FOCUS AREA: Our Shared History
We value preserving our town’s unique identity as a great source of Cedar Lake pride and the culture presented at our museum because our shared history unites us, strengthens connections across the entire community, and bridges neighborhoods, school districts, and the many parts of our town.
5.Choose one:(Required.)
6.Please explain - whether you want to expand on what you like about the Our Shared History statement or what improvements are necessary.
FOCUS AREA: Community Connectedness
The people of Cedar Lake value the family-friendly connectedness of the community. Our citizens put down roots, make memories, volunteer together, and are committed to raising their families here for many generations.
7.Choose one:(Required.)
8.Please explain - whether you want to expand on what you like about the Community Connectedness statement or what improvements are necessary.
FOCUS AREA: Enthusiastic Organizations
We appreciate and support our schools, churches, nonprofits, and locally-owned businesses because of the quality, variety, and dedication they bring to the community.
9.Choose one:(Required.)
10.Please explain - whether you want to expand on what you like about the Enthusiastic Organizations statement or what improvements are necessary.
FOCUS AREA: Small Town Living
We take pride in living in a community with a small-town feel as we grow to welcome new families. We are peacefully set apart but still in close proximity to larger cities and amenities, with affordable housing and a safe environment that we call home.
11.Choose one:(Required.)
12.Please explain - whether you want to expand on what you like about the Small Town Living statement or what improvements are necessary.
Join Our Team
If you are interested in helping with the next phases of Cedar Lake Heart & Soul, please complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form.

To speak to a team member with questions about the statements or any other aspect of Heart & Soul, please text us at 219-390-9423 or email cedarlakeheart@gmail.com.
Thank you again for participating in the Cedar Lake Heart & Soul project. Follow us on Facebook @cedarlakeheart or nextdoor.com to stay connected.