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II "-, enterviffe ~ P.sta6CisIiet! 18$7 'CUts/cite/' . 1880 Main Street I, Wmter 1999 I I I J ~~ Recycling 'T.~ Bins Residents looking for recycling bins can pick them up at City Hall. City Hall will be stocked with recycling bins by the flfSt week' of February. Committee ,Member Needed' Please contact City Hall if you ()are interested in serving on the Eco.- -/nomic Development Comll)ittee (EDC), The commi~ meets the third Tuesday of each month. The city is accepting and will consider letters of intent or resumes from in- terested residents or buSiness. own- ers, You may reach City Hall by calling (651) 429-3232. Drop BOX. i .; For your convenience a black "drop" box is located on the east side of the driveway at the City Hall. The drop box can be \Jli1i~ for after hour paym4mts and informatiOn.: Any. Co-....ts? l \. . Direct yo~ newsletter comments in writing or by '-- (y telephone to Ry-Chel, " 1880'Main Street, Centerville, MN 55938, or call 429-3232. . - A. Let It Socnv! lh Don't let the short cold winter days keep you from enjoying the great out- doors. The Anoka County Parks and Reereation Department offers a variety of outdoor activities for people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quiet cross- country ski trail or group ski event, the Anoka County Park System-has the winter - activity for you. Several parks in Anoka county have cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. For easy, moderate, and difficult trails, try Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon . Rapids. Bunker Hills has over 20 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails, many of which 'provide both classic and skate skiirig. Skis, boots and poles are availab1efor rent at the warming station at the Bunker Hills golf comse clubhouse. Beginner skiers can enjoy the beauty and serenity of Chomonix Ski Trails, located.in Lino Lakes within Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Chomonix haS over eight kilometers of easy to moderate, groomed cross-country ski trailS. Rental equipnient is also available at Chomonix Golf Course club- house., On Saturday, January 30th at 6:00 pm, Chomonix is offering a program called "Ski by the Light of the Moon." Participants have a chance to meet o~ skiers and enjoy an evening of music, refreshments aDd skiing. For information about this program call (651) 429-8007 or (651) 482-8484. Skiers looking forward for a short uncrowded trail might try the Wargo N~ Center, also located in Lino Lakes. After skiing, visit the nature center to view the many cultural and natural exhibits. For information about the Wargo .Nature Center trail please call (651) 429':'8007. Skiers. of all abilities will enjoy the trails located at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. Just a short jaunt from anywhere in southern Anoka County, this trail provides excellent wintery views of the Mississippi River. The groomed trail also winds through forest and prairie environments iit the northern section of the park. While in the park take a few minutes to enjoy the new state-of-the-art inter- pretive exhibits at the East Vwtor Center. If you are looking for a brand new plaCe to ski, try the ~ River Ceiltral Regional Park ski trails, located in the northeastern section of the City of Ramsey. This park boasts two exciting 8r00med. ski trail loops through this newly devel- oped regional park. The trail loops are .two.kilometers long and are rated easy to moderate (Note: there is no warming facility at tJUs location). This trail also will becopenfor"Skijouring" oppotttanities on Sundayaftemoons from 2:00pm until sunset. To help ~ people to this dog-s1edlcross-country sid hybrid sport, the parks and recreation department will be hosting a sldjouring exhibition 1ater this winter. - All skiers will need a 1999 MDesota Ski Pass. This pass is required for all. :groomed ski trails in Anolca County and is also valid on most state sid trails. For more detailed information ~ the state ski paSs or Anoka County ski trails, please call (612) 757-3920. Information about the condition of sid trails.can be . obtained by calling the county's 24-h0m Park Info:-Une at 767-2820.