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Page 2 -Summer 2008 <br />HE SECRET TO LEISURELY LANDSCAPING <br />e Rice Creek Watershed District's award winning <br />- Planting for Clean Water" outreach program is <br />reaching across the state. The Blue Thumb program makes it <br />easy for residents to do their part in protecting our waters. Resi- <br />dents can go online (BlueThumb.orQ) to learn the "how to's" of <br />native gardens, raingardens and shoreline stabilization using <br />plants and find out where to purchase the plants they need at <br />participating retailers. They can also learn about grant opportu- <br />nities in their area and find lists of landscapers, garden blue- <br />printsand more. <br />YES, THE RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES COMPOST SITE <br />REMAINS OPEN <br />The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site is located at 7701 <br />Main Street, Lino Lakes. Minnesota. Please contact (763) 323- <br />5734 or visit their website at: www.co.anoka.mn.us/v2 dept/iwml <br />yard-tree-waste.aspx. Please note that with the closing of County <br />Road 14 (CSAH14) the following detour could provide some delays. <br />Site hours are Closed Mon., Wed., & Fridays; Open Tues. & Thurs. <br />10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (or sunset, if earlier); Open Sat. 9:00 <br />a.m.-5:00 p.m. & Open Sun. 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. <br /> <br />.. <br />x~ <br />HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY <br />The Household Hazardous Waste Facility may be contacted at <br />(763) 323-5730, and is located at 3230 - 101st Avenue Northeast, <br />Blaine. Please visit www.co.anoka.mn.uslv2 dept/iwml <br />hhw.aspx for additional information <br />Their hours are as follows (April 1-October 31, 2008): <br />ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE OF RUNNING FOR OFFICE? <br />DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES? <br />Affidavits of candidacy will be accepted August 26-September 9, 2008 <br />(5:00 p.m.) for the seats that will be vacated on Council as of 2009. <br />Mayor-2 year Term, & 2 Council Seats-Both 4 year Terms. The filing <br />fee is $2 or a nominating petition filed on behalf of a candidate for office <br />signed by eligible voters who reside in the election district. <br />Please consider attending several Council meetings, becoming familiar <br />with the process and issues facing the community. <br />IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES <br />Tuesday, August 19-Last day to pre-register to vote for the State Pri- <br />mary <br />Saturday, September 6-Extended absentee voting hours from 10:00 <br />a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Government Center <br />Monday, September 8-Extended absentee voting hours until 5:00 p.m. <br />at the Anoka County Government Center <br />Tuesday, September 9-State Primary (Voting occurs between 7:00 <br />a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Genevieve's Community Center, <br />6995 Centerville Road <br />Tuesday, October 14-Last day to pre-register to vote for the State <br />General Election <br />Saturday, November 1-Extended absentee voting hours from 10:00 <br />a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Government Center <br />Monday, November 3-Extended absentee voting hours until 5:00 p.m. <br />at the Anoka County Government Center <br />Tuesday, November 4-State General Election (Voting occurs between <br />7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Genevieve's Community <br />Center, 6995 Centerville Road <br />_, <br />SAFETY CAMP, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008 <br />This one-day camp (Rice Lake Elementary School) will <br />increase your child's knowledge and awareness of all as- <br />pects of safety. The camp includes sessions on bike safety, fire <br />safety, 911 procedure, water safety, personal safety, electrical safety, <br />outdoor safety and first aid -all in an informative and fun atmosphere. <br />Safety Camp is intended for children entering 4th grade the fall of <br />2008. Cost is $15/child. Scholarships are available. Please call 651- <br />784-7472 for more information. Enrollment is limited, so register early. <br />Additional information may be obtained by visiting the City's Website at: <br />www.centervillemn.com. <br />COUNCILjCITY STAFF CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE BEARD <br />GROUP FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />City Council and Staff continue to work with the Beard Group to facili- <br />tate the redevelopment of the downtown. Infrastructure plans and <br />environmental studies have been completed, project proformas have <br />been updated reflecting changes in the housing market and applications <br />have been submitted to assist in financing the project. Please contact <br />Finance Director, John Meyer at: (651) 429-3232 x 11 for additional <br />information. <br />Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. <br />Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br />Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br />DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN RECYCLE SOME OLD <br />ELECTRONICS THROUGH BEST BUY? <br />Best Buy is offering Gift Cards for trading in such items as Cell <br />Phones, Desktop PCs, Laptops, Apple Desktop Computers and <br />Laptops, Apple iPods, Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Video Game <br />Hardware Systems, PC Monitors and more. Visit their website to <br />obtain more information at: <br />www.bestbuv.com/sitelolsaaae.isa?id=ncmcat133600050011&tva <br />RECYCLE YOUR COMPACT <br />FLUORESCENT LIGHTS <br />Did you know that compact <br />fluorescent lights (CFL) reduce energy costs and last up o <br />times longer than standard incandescent light bulbs? However, they <br />contain a small amount of mercury and it is illegal to throw them in <br />the garbage. Both Menards & Home Depot stores will recycle them for <br />customers for FREE. <br />e=cate o <br />