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<br />Page 3 - SPRING, 2011
<br />ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INFORMATION OUTDOOR INFORMATION
<br />RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK/
<br />ANOKA COUNTY COMPOST SITES TO OPEN FOR SEASON
<br />CAMPGROUND
<br />Anoka County's two compost sites, operated by RRT Processing
<br />Did you know that with a click of a mouse you can reserve
<br />Solutions, will open for the season beginning April 1, weather permitting.
<br />the shelter at the beach or reserve a campsite by just going to
<br />The sites are located in the Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids,
<br />www.anokacountyparks.com and follow the links.
<br />and in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Lino Lakes.
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<br />The hours of operation and fee schedule will remain the same as last year. Residents will be
<br />OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THIS SPRING
<br />charged a $4 fee, per vehicle, for up to four cubic yards of yard waste (leaves, grass
<br />Visit Anoka County’s new Ready, Set, Go web site for local park informa-
<br />clippings, garden wastes, weeds, pumpkins and pine cones). An additional 50 cents per
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<br />tion: http://www.goanokacounty.org/
<br />cubic yard will be charged for yard waste in excess of four yards. (Approximately eight lawn
<br />bags equal one yard). There will continue to be a variable fee for tree waste disposal,
<br />depending on the amount and size of material.
<br />UPCOMING EVENTS
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<br />The hours of operation are:
<br />MUSIC IN THE PARKS
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<br />Bunker Hills Compost Site, 13285 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids; Monday-Friday: 10
<br />Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive &
<br />a.m.-7 p.m. (or sunset if earlier), Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
<br />Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park 6970 LaMotte Drive
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<br />Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
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<br />Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes; Monday: closed,
<br />July - August
<br />Tuesday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (or sunset if earlier), Wednesday: closed, Thursday: 10 a.m.-
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<br />7 p.m. (or sunset if earlier), Friday: closed, Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: Noon-5
<br /> July 12 BBB Jazz Combo
<br />p.m.
<br /> July 19 Rusty’s Rocking Jamboree
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<br />The compost sites are closed Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and
<br /> (Popcorn & Ice Cream)
<br />Thanksgiving Day.
<br /> July 26 Mean Gene & The Woodticks
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<br /> August 9 BBB Jazz Orchestra
<br />For information about prices, compost, and mulch availability, call RRT at 763-767-7964
<br /> August 16 Les’s More (Ice Cream)
<br />(Bunker Hills site) or 651-429-3723 (Rice Creek Chain of Lakes site). For general
<br />information about the compost sites, call the Anoka County Integrated Waste Management
<br /> August 23 7 Cats Swing
<br />or
<br />Department at 763-323-5730 visit www.anokacounty.us/yardwaste.
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<br />HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
<br />All bands except the BBB Jazz Orchestra will be at Hidden Spring
<br />Unusable or unwanted chemicals are considered household hazardous waste when their
<br />Park.
<br />disposal poses an environmental or health threat. People who improperly dispose of haz-
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<br /> MOVIES IN THE PARKS
<br />ardous waste in the garbage, down the drain, or on the ground, can contaminate water and
<br />soils, or harm garbage haulers.
<br /> Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park
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<br />6970 LaMotte Drive
<br />To find out if a product is hazardous, read the product label. Certain signal words indicate
<br />Saturdays, Dusk
<br />the type of hazard posed by a product: flammable, combustible, corrosive, toxic. Other
<br /> September 10 & 17, 2011
<br />signal words indicate the degree of hazard: caution, warning, danger, and poison.
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<br />Movies have yet to be determined
<br />Products with these signal words on the label should be brought to the Anoka County
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<br />Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Please note: Businesses, schools, and organiza-
<br />Visit the City’s website for details
<br />tions may not bring hazardous waste to the household facility.
<br />or join us on twitter:
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<br />www.centervillemn.com or see attached flyer.
<br />Examples of products to bring to the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
<br />include:
<br />KIDS FREE 1/2 MILE RUN
<br />driveway sealer, paint, paint stripper, paint thinner, wood preservatives, carburetor cleaner,
<br />This is the first annual, FREE kids 1/2 mile run for runners age 10 and under. If interested in
<br />petroleum-based waxes and finishes, drain and oven cleaner, mothballs, nail polish and
<br />participating, please see the attached flyer and registration form.
<br />remover, spot remover, ant, bug, roach, and rodent killer, bug spray, charcoal lighter fluid,
<br />pool chemicals, weed killer, aerosols (with product remaining).
<br />10 MILE IN-LINE SKATE
<br />This is the first annual, 10 mile in-line skate, single loop around picturesque Centerville
<br />For information about acceptable wastes, call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management
<br />Lake and through the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. If interested in participat-
<br />at 763-323-5730.
<br />ing, please see the attached flyer and registration form.
<br />Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
<br />8K RUN/WALK
<br />Address: 3230—101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449
<br />This is the third annual, 8K Run/Walk. If interested in participating, please see the attached
<br />Phone: 763-323-5730 or Website: www.AnokaCounty.us/recycle
<br />flyer and registration form.
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<br />Hours of operation:
<br />For more information about the above three events, you may contact City Hall, visit http://
<br />April – October—
<br />www.centervillemn8k.com or visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Festival-of-the-Lakes-
<br />Wednesday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
<br />SkateRunWalk/115476906160.
<br />Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
<br />Closed Independence Day
<br />The Parks & Recreation Committee has organized the above stated events to promote
<br />physical fitness, well-being and awareness of the amenities that the City of Centerville has
<br />to offer. In turn, the funds raised from these events will assist the Committee in the improve-
<br />ment of the parks and programs that are offered.
<br />ANNUAL GARAGE SALES
<br />Sponsors of the In-Line Skate and 8K Run/Walk: Right Fit Running, Waste Management,
<br />Thank you for all of those that participated in the 19th Annual Garage
<br />Vibrant Life Center, Bonestroo, Smith & Glaser, American Family Insurance, RoadID, Farm-
<br />Sale/Cleanup days. If you haven’t already, please remember to return
<br />ers Insurance, HealthSource, Liquor Barrel & Pearson’s Candy……...
<br />your sign. Thank you in advance.
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<br />Sponsors of the Kids free 1/2 mile Run: Creative Kids Academy, Kids Abilities & Northern
<br />Lights Pediatrics.
<br />CLEANUP DAYS NUMBERS
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<br />The Parks & Recreation Committee would like to graciously thank these sponsors because
<br />Shred-It reports that they took in 3,500 pounds of paper and Mr. Michael’s Recycles Bicy-
<br />the events could not take place without them!
<br />cles reports that they took in 50 bicycles with 19 being dismantled for parts, 19 kid-size, 12
<br />adult-size, one exercise bicycle, one Burley trailer and one jogging stroller for donation.
<br />WAY TO GO CENTERVILLE!
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