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Crosslake Communiqué
March 2016
Recycle Phone Books as
Part of Spring Cleaning
Why leave your old
phone books on the
shelf when they can
be recycled and put
to good use? Recycled
phone books are made into products such
as animal bedding, home insulation, bathroom tissue, cereal boxes, roofing shingles,
and last but not least, new phone books.
Crosslake Communications
35910 County Road 66
PO Box 70
Crosslake, MN 56442
218-692-2777
www.crosslake.net
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
For help with service problems during
non-business hours, please call 218-692-2777
or 800-992-8220. A live answering service
may dispatch a technician.
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If you find phone books from previous
years while doing your spring cleaning,
take them to a recycling drop-off location
or bring them to our office. We thank you
(and so does Mother Earth).
Spring Equinox May
Affect Your TV Picture
If your TV picture momentarily turns
snowy or blurry in March, it’s probably
from a sun outage due to the spring equinox. This is a natural phenomenon which
occurs twice a year (in the spring and
fall), when the sun appears to pass directly
behind the satellite, as seen from the
receiving antenna.
During these brief “eclipse” periods —when
the receiving antenna on the earth, the satellite, and the sun are in direct alignment — the sun’s focused “noise” energy overwhelms
the video signal from the satellite. Reception
becomes degraded and eventually impossible
for a brief period of time, usually less than
15 minutes. All communications providers
using satellites experience this effect.
There is nothing that can be done from a
technical standpoint to prevent the sun
outage effects. Fortunately however, sun
outages are a short-term problem, lasting
about ten days, and end when the equinox
is over.
Help is Just Three Digits Away
The following three-digit codes are widely available and give
you easy phone access to important services. Keep them handy
for quick reference.
2-1-1 Community Information and Referral Services
A call to 2-1-1 connects you to certified referral specialists who provide the most
current information on food, housing, employment, health care counseling, and
more. All calls are free and confidential.
4-1-1 Directory Assistance
Dial 4-1-1 to obtain local listings, area codes, long distance numbers, and tollfree numbers for anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. In most areas, there is a fee to
use this service, which is applied to your phone bill.
5-1-1 Travel and Weather Information
Receive the latest and most accurate road and weather conditions by dialing 5-1-1.
7-1-1 Telecommunications Relay Service
7-1-1 is your quick connection to the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS).
TRS enables individuals who have a hearing or speech impairment to be
able to communicate by telephone. You can call 7-1-1 anywhere in the U.S. The
Relay service is state-funded and provided free of charge, 24 hours a day. While
there are no charges to access the relay, standard long distance charges do apply.
8-1-1 Know What’s Below - Call Before you Dig
Digging safely means calling 8-1-1 before each job. Your call to 8-1-1 allows affected
facility operators to locate and mark underground facilities in the area in which
you’re digging, whether you’re a professional excavator or a homeowner.
9-1-1 Emergency
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies requiring an immediate response from fire, police,
and ambulance services.
For reliability and safety, we urge you to include a landline phone service as
a part of your communications mix. Call 218-692-2777 to learn more.
Crosslake Communiqué CITY
NEWS
www.cityofcrosslake.org
Crosslake Area Library
The first week of March is “National Return
Your Borrowed Books Week” during which we
give amnesty to all those returning Crosslake
Area Library materials. The non-refundable
administration fee attached to your fine notices
will be waived; simply drop off all your overdue
materials from March 1 through March 7.
Mark your calendars for another Legacy
Grant Amendment presentation coming to
the Crosslake Community Center. This free
event will be on Thursday, March 17 at
1:30 pm. Minnesota author Chad Lewis will be
presenting “Paranormal Minnesota - Tales of
Ghosts, UFOs, and Mysterious Creatures.”
This program covers the entire spectrum of
Minnesota’s supernatural activity.
For over two decades, Chad Lewis has
traveled the back roads of the world in
search of the strange and unusual. Chad has
been featured on the Discovery Channel’s A
Haunting, William Shatner’s Weird or What,
ABC’s Scariest Places on Earth, Monsters and
Mysteries and Beyond Belief, along with being
a frequent contributor on Ripley’s Believe it or
Not Radio. With a master’s degree in psychology, Chad has authored over 20 books on the
supernatural, and extensively lectures on his
fascinating findings.
Monthly Safety Tips
Robert Hartman, Police Chief
I hope everyone has had a safe winter so far.
Just a quick note to be very cautious if you are
venturing out onto the frozen lakes as this is
the time of year when the ice begins to “honeycomb.” This is the truly dangerous ice if one
happens to run onto it.
Honeycombed patches are usually darker
in appearance than the surrounding ice and
are often deceiving; they actually look better
than really good snow ice. Look carefully for
honeycomb ice any time during the latter part
of the season, when a couple of bright, warm
days have occurred during the week. At this
time of the season, water on the ice is common
and conditions may be judged reasonably safe
just as long as the water remains on the surface. Beware, however! The moment that water
drains off, it’s a sign of honeycombed ice.
Mayor’s Report
Steve Roe, Mayor
March brings the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day
Festivities. Many events are being planned:
Royalty Crowning, Pot-O-Gold Medallion
Search, Grand Parade, Firemen’s Pancake
Breakfast, Street Food Vendors, Beer Garden,
Live Music and Great Irish Food. This all takes
place on March 12, 2016 right here in Crosslake.
Don’t forget to get your Blinkie Button. If you
have questions, please contact the Crosslake
Chamber of Commerce at 218-692-4027.
Many of the festivities and activities in
our community happen because of the great
people that we have working to make our City
a great place to live, work, play and visit. I wish
to thank everyone — citizens, city employees,
volunteers and businesses — for your participation and work.
The government issues are always present:
Dream Island Bridge replacement, Crow Wing
County sales tax addition for the Highway
program here in the County, Crosslake Road
maintenance program, Communications
Company future, Drinking and Surface Water
Quality preservation and Invasive Species
detection and prevention. Your continuing
support for the issues surrounding our growth
is truly appreciated.
Economic Development
Patty Norgaard, EDA President
At the March 2, 2016 EDA meeting, we will
have a guest speaker from Minnesota GreenStep Cities. This organization was started in
2007 by Hunt Technologies, Clean Energy
Resource Team (CERTS) and GPI (Great
Plains Industries) to challenge, assist and
recognize cities regarding their achievement
of sustainability and quality of life goals. In
2010, the program was launched at a League
of Minnesota Cities conference.
The free program is based on 29 best
practices that are focused on cost saving and
energy use reduction and encourage civic
innovation. A few of the best practices are:
1. A continuous improvement pathway for
cities to “go green” and become more sustainable and resilient
2. W
ays to save city staff time when researching
cost-effective actions for cutting energy use
and accomplishing other sustainable goals
Because our economy is largely dependent
on forest and lakes, it makes sense that Crosslake would join the other 91 cities that are part
of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities coalition.
The PAL Foundation sincerely appreciates all who donated during
our annual fund drive. Without these contributions, it would be
impossible to support all the wonderful community events and
programs each year. If you would like to help us continue these
activities, please send your donation to the PAL Foundation,
14126 Daggett Pine Road, Crosslake MN 56442.
Fireworks Update - The PAL Foundation, Crosslake Chamber
and the City of Crosslake are working together to make the 2016
fireworks show the best ever. The Fireworks Committee is planning to create a barge that will give us the capability to grow the
show and also provide a safer environment for all those involved in
setting up and shooting the fireworks. As part of this process, we
are looking for aluminum pontoons to be donated to help us build
a barge that will be utilized along with the island to carry out the
fireworks display. If you or someone you know would like to donate
an older aluminum pontoon, please contact Cindy at the Chamber or
Jon at the Crosslake Community Center.
We are planning the biggest fireworks show ever, so we hope
you will help us by donating funds to the PAL Foundation to
continue this Fourth of July tradition.
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Parks and Library (PAL) Foundation Update
Crosslake Parks and Recreation
To register or receive more information on park or library programs, please contact the Community Center at 218-692-4271 or the Library at 218-692-7323.
You can also log into the City website (www.cityofcrosslake.org) and click the programs and activities tab or find us under the departments tab.
Senior Programs
Education
Senior Nutrition Site
The Community Center is the site for the Senior
Nutrition program Monday – Friday. Lunch
is
served at 11:30 am. For reservations, call 218692-4271 by 4 pm the business day prior to your
meal. Deliveries are also available to homebound individuals in the Crosslake area.
SilverSneakers® Program Offerings:
Classic Class
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 am.
Have fun and move to the music through a
variety of exercises designed to increase muscu-
AAA Driver Safety Program
The Minnesota Highway Safety and Research
Center and AAA are sponsoring a four-hour
refresher course for repeat students on Wednesday, March 2 from, 9 am – 1 pm. A four-hour
refresher course will be held: Thursday, April 7
and Thursday May 12 from 9 am – 1 pm each
day. An 8-hour class for first time students is
scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday May 4
and 5 from 9 am – 1 pm each day. To register,
call AAA at 888-234-1294.
Crosslake Chautauqua
Chautauqua is an educational forum providing
free programming on the second Wednesday
of each month at 1:30 pm, April through September. See you in 2016.
Youth Programming
Youth Baseball
Youth Baseball registrations will be available at
our office or on our website beginning March 1.
Registrations will be accepted until the deadline
or until the team roster is full, whichever comes
first. Please get your registrations in early to
secure a spot on the team!
Community Center
Announcements
Tax Help Program
The Community Center is hosting the popular
AARP Tax Help Program. Appointments are
available Wednesday and Thursday mornings
at 8 am to noon (no walk-ins) through April
14. To schedule your appointment or for more
information, please call 218-692-4271.
Community Center Clubs Calendar
Art Club.......................................... March 7, 21, 1 pm
Woodcarvers.............March 1, 8. 15, 22, 29, 1:30 pm
Railroad Club.................................... March 14, 1 pm
Garden Club...................................... March 16, 1 pm
Bridge............................... March 4, 11, 18, 25, 1 pm
Mah Jongg..................March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1 pm
*The Crosslake Book Club has openings for new members
during the 2016 reading season. If you like to read a wide
variety of books, participate in discussions, and go to
lunch at a local restaurant, this could be your club. The
book club meets from 10 to 11 am on the third Friday of
every month, April through November, at the Crosslake
Community Center. The 2016 season will begin on April 15.
Community Center Hours • 218-692-4271
Monday through Thursday, 5 am - 9 pm
Friday, 5 am - 7 pm
Saturday, 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday, 8 am - 4 pm
Library Hours • 218-692-READ (7323)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday, 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm
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Open Gym
Hours vary; stop by for a schedule or call ahead
(218-692-4271) for current updates.
Crosslake Walkers & Talkers
The Community Center gym is open Monday
- Friday, 8 – 9 am for walking. Start your day
with exercise and lively conversation.
Yoga
“Yoga with Gail,” Tuesdays, 10 – 11:30 am.
Community Center Fitness Room
The Community Center offers an array of fitness equipment and the fitness room is open
to everyone 15 and older. Day passes and
memberships are available. We now offer a
10-Day Pass punch card and discounted rates
for veteran’s memberships. Inquire at the front
desk. We also offer fitness incentive programs
for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN and ND,
Preferred One, Health Partners and South
Country Health Alliance.
Pickleball Mixer
Pickleball Mixer’s new winter hours will be
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
and Fridays, 9:30 – 11 am. Learn the basics,
meet other players and enjoy this popular
sport. Annual membership fee for 2016 is $30.
Day passes are also available.
Pickleball Private Rentals
Pickleball inside court time has been set aside
for private rental on Thursday’s from 1 – 3 pm.
Court/equipment rental is $10/hr and must be
secured in advance of play by calling 218-6924271. (Outside equipment rental is based on
court availability. Fee is $10/hr per set; SpringFall only.)
Adult Volleyball
Join us for some competitive volleyball
Wednesday evenings starting at 6:15 pm.
Current session runs through March 30.
A new session is scheduled to begin April 6.
Memberships and day passes are available.
lar strength, range of movement and activities
for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are
offered for resistance. A chair is available
if needed for seated or standing support.
SilverSneakers® Circuit Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:15 am.
Combine fun with fitness to increase your
cardiovascular power and muscular endurance
with a standing circuit workout. Upper body
strength work with hand-held weights, elastic
tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball
is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is used for standing support,
stretching and relaxation exercises.
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:15 am.
This popular class will move your whole body
through a series of seated and standing yoga
poses. As with all the SilverSneakers classes, a
chair is used for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises. Classes are free to all eligible
SilverSneakers members. Non-members may
purchase a $28 punch card, good for 8 classes,
or a day pass for $4/class. Call 218-692-4271
for more information on these classes or the
SilverSneakers Program.
Silver&Fit
Silver&Fit is designed to help older adults
achieve better health through regular exercise
and health education. Silver&Fit provides
eligible members with no-cost or low-cost fitness memberships through arrangements with
some health plans. Silver&Fit is provided by
American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health, Inc.
If your plan offers Silver&Fit and you would
like more information, stop by the Crosslake
Community Center office or call 218-692-4271.
You may also visit Silver&Fit at www.Silver
andFit.com. Silver&Fit is a federally registered
trademark of American Specialty Health
Incorporated.
Adult Fitness Activities