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Big Lake Chamber of CommerceWelcome from the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce! The

Chamber is committed to the success of the Big Lake business

community through information, communication, coopera-

tion and support for all.

The Chamber is a referral center for both local and out-of-

state inquiries. We answer hundreds of questions about the

Big Lake community and area businesses. The BLCC also

offers opportunities to businesses through networking at our

monthly Chamber meetings, monthly newsletters, weekly

emails, our website, the Business Expo, and our Big Lake

Block Party.

We would like to thank the members who participated in

the community guide as well as other Chamber events

throughout the year. Your involvement in the Chamber is an

essential part of doing business.

You can help make the community and

organizations in the area stronger by beingan active BLCC member. In return, the

Chamber will help make your business or

organization stronger. If you would like to

find out more information about the Big

Lake Chamber, you can contact our office

at (763) 263-7800, Monday- Thursday 9:00

a.m.- 3 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m.- 12:00

p.m. or feel free to visit our website at

www.biglakechamber.com. Dont forget to like us on

Facebook!

Tricia Skodje

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Legacy: A new musical fever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Gridders start young in Big Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Big Lakes parks expanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16This Big Lake Rail Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Seniors are celebrated in Big Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39NEW Senior Living section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-43Business Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-49

Special Features

Front Cover Photos: BOB AND THE BEACHCOMBERSwere one of a number of dynamic local groups to performbefore crowds of up to 1000 each Thursday this summer atLakeside Park. Their visit, as well as that by Joe and MaryKlesk with their vintage car made it a wonderful attraction,courtesy of the sponsoring Big Lake Legacy Foundation. Seestory inside. (Photos by Jennifer Edwards)

BIG LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BoardMembers are (front row, left to right), Leslie Dingmann, Cityof Big Lake, Donna Clarksean from KleinBank, SusanNagorski of the West Sherburne Tribune, and Heather Eidemfrom CentraCare Health-Monticello. Back row is JohnHoward from Coborns, Mark Hedstrom from SpinningSound Entertainment and Progressive Lending Solutions, CityClerk Gina Wolbeck and Doug Hayes from BOB 106 Radio.(Photo by Jennifer Edwards).

GREAT RIVER SPINE AND SPORT Therapist JennyMidas (above) gives teacher Robert Hoekstra a neck massageat the Big Lake Chamber Business Expo. (Right) RiverWoodBanks booth attracted many of the Expos visitors. (Photos byJennifer Edwards).


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From The Editor

4 Big Lake Chamber Community Guide 2013-14

I heard an encouraging report out of Big LakeCity offices recently.

Six single family housing permits had beenlet for the past month. Nothing to brag about,compared to those years not long ago whenthe city and township were building 500-plushomes.

But encouraging, nonetheless, because inrecent years, due to the Depression, we were seeing only onehome built per month.

Homebuilding - and all that goes into it - comprises 40% ofBig Lakes economy.

That includes owners of raw land being paid for their prop-erty, developers stepping forward to zone and plat, engineersto shape new roads, contractors to build those roads, therealtors, carpenters to build the houses, electricians, HVACpeople, plumbers, concrete people, the lawns outside, floor-ing, window treatments, paint, painters, appliances, securitysystems.

Dont forget the lenders.If you want to understand how large a whack against the

side of its economic head Big Lake (and all other similargrowing communities) have taken due to this Depression,just stop and think about the effort our merchants have had toput forth to climb out of that big hole.

Remarkable, I say.Countless times I have talked with merchants over the past

few years, when they complained about having to cut costs,cut costs, stay alive.

My response to them has always been, Make sure in theend it is you who remains standing.

Im proud of them for their diligence, their sense of duty tothe community.And I urge you, the customer, to give them every chance to

serve your shopping needs.Its not the out-of-town big box whos paying taxes to send

your kids to school.Its your local businesses. Please remind yourself of that.Thats how communities are made - and kept.

In This GuideWere proud to bring you another Big Lake Community

Guide, with the support and cooperation of local businessesand organizations.

We trust you will find it interesting and informative. And ifthere is a newcomer to the community who may not havereceived one, pick up a copy at the banks, Chamber office orTribune.

Features included in this Guide include a look at city parks,the local seniors movement and the new Legacy Foundation,by staff writer Jennifer Edwards, the Big Lake youth footballprogram, by Ken Francis, and an update of the proposed BigLake Rail Park, by me.

Thank you for doing your share to support Big Lake.

Gary W. MeyerEditor-35 years

Sue EmberlandSales-14 years

Gail EvansOffice Manager

12 years

Mary MayerGraphic Designer

8 years

Ken FrancisStaff Writer-13 years

Jennifer EdwardsStaff Writer-10 years

Susan NagorskiSales

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Chris MeyerAccountant

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763-263-3602 Fax: 763-263-845829 South Lake Street, Big Lake, MN 55309

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Your hometown newspaper...bringing you local news coverage delivered free of

charge to Big Lake and its surrounding communities.

The West Sherburne Tribuneis a great way for local businesses to communicate

with their customers! Whether it is the weekly paper,

monthly directories or one of our many special sections,

we look forward to serving your needs!


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The Big Lake LegacyFoundation is an organizationdedicated to strengthening the

fabric of the Big LakeCommunity, boosting local prideand community spirit.

The organization is the brain-child of lifelong Big Laker DougHayes, who was looking for away to bring people together.

In the early 1900s, when BigLake was at a low point, thecivic leaders got together andcreated an amusement park,said Hayes. People would comeon the train from miles around to picnic at the lake, enjoybaseball games, fish, swim, ride the carousel and dance at thepavillion, he said.

I wanted to recreate that and one of the things whichbrings people together is music, he said. I want Big Lake tobe a destination.

H a y e sshared hisidea withothers andsoon thenew com-mittee wasformed. Ledby Hayes,City CouncilM e m b e rMike Wallen

and LoriK a m p a ,commit teem e m b e r si n c l u d eDave Gastfrom Klein-Bank, John

Uphoff, Rick Schroeder from The Friendly Buffalo, Pastor KyleSidlo from Saron Lutheran Church, Brad Johnson from the BigLake Lakes Association, City Administrator Todd Bodem,Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Gene Earney from the Big LakeLions, Laura Hayes from Big Lake Township, Big LakeChamber of Commerce President Tricia Skodje and othersbegan to meet regularly.

They first got together in March and Music in the Park, aseries of 12 concerts held in Lakeside Park was born.Attendance at the event has been outstanding.

Based on the results, Id say we were correct, said Hayes,who already has nine acts booked for 12 of next summersperformances.

Lakeside Park has been packed every Thursday night.Admission is free to the concerts.

The Farmers Market is starting to grow, adding vendors anda greater variety of merchandise.

Sometimes the parking lot is overflowing and cars have to

be parked in the old A&W lot. An evening with Bob and theBeachcombers included an old car show. Committee mem-bers expected 15 vehicles. Almost 60 showed up.

Residents who live around the lakes jump on their pon-toons and head for the beach to join the fun. The Legacy Cafe

serves hot dogs or burgers, chips and pop for $3 or $10 forfour, making the evening out affordable for everyone.

But the Legacy Committees plans dont just begin and endwith a great season of music and family fun at Lakeside Park.

What really inspired me was a fascination with Big Lakeshistory, said Hayes.

I thought if people knew more about Big Lake they wouldbe more supportive.

One of the ambitions of the Legacy Committee is to createa walking history tour of Big Lake, so newcomers to the area,and even some long-time residents, can find out more aboutthe town they live in.

Big Lake does have a long history. It is located on anancient trail travelled by millions over the years. The trail fol-lows the Mississippi north to the Winnipeg area in Manitoba.

For a while it was known as the Red River Ox Cart Trail, andthe Metis, from Canada, would bring furs and other tradegoods south along the trail to trade in Minneapolis or St. Paulfor other goods. The wooden carts were noisy and could beheard coming from miles away.

The first person to settle in the area was Joseph Brown, whobuilt a hotel, located about where Lake Street North is today.Joseph was killed by a stage coach outside his hotel, butBrowns Hotel was a fixture in Big Lake for many years, evenafter his death.

Another activity in the works is a Christmas tree lightingceremony by the outside skating rinks behind City Hall. Therinks are being repainted, thanks to a group of volunteers ledby George Quinn and a grant from Valspar, written by PublicWorks Director Mike Goebel for 90 gallons of paint.

A long term goal is the creation of a lighted ballpark com-plex with at least four fields.

All of these activities require funds and some local busi-nesses and organizations have been quick to respond.MusicContinued On Page 8

Legacy: A new musical fever

THE BIG LAKE LEGACY COMMITTEE and some vol-unteers at Music in the Park. Pictured from the left, front rowis Shelly Wallen, Emily Berglund, Jody Schleif, Lori Kampa,Dave Gast, Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Emily Wallen, TriciaSkodje and Doug Hayes. Back row is Mike Wallen, BradJohnson, City Administrator Todd Bodem, Big Lake Chief ofPolice Joel Scharf and his wife, Sarah, Laura Hayes and PastorKyle Sidlo. (Photos by Jennifer Edwards).

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The Friendly Buffalo, KleinBank, BOB 106, the Big Lakeand Elk River Lions, Knights of Columbus, WSI Insurance andothers have stepped up with donations or to sponsor events

This summer was amazing, said Hayes. I really want tothank all the local businesses and people who helped to makeit come together. I was very blessed by their response.

The Legacy Foundation is still seeking donations to fundfuture activities and is looking to the community for help to

make it all happen. Donations can be made at KleinBank oron Facebook.

The little things all come together. It is awesome, saidHayes. Dads are out there, dancing with their daughters andeveryone is having fun.

BOB AND THE Beachcombers (above and left)played at Big Lakes Music in the Park. (Photos byJennifer Edwards). The Rockin Hollywoods (right)were the first band to play the Big Lake concert.(Photo by Doug Hayes).

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Big Lake Public LibraryThe Big Lake Public Library is located at 790 MinnesotaStreet across from Independence Elementary School.The Big Lake Public Library is a part of the Great RiverRegional Library.

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ly playing against some of the better teams at tournaments.This year, the association has more kids in those grades

than last year - 37 compared with 35 in fourth grade; 46 com-pared with 35 in fifth grade and 31 sixth graders comparedwith just 18 last year.

A lot of it is word of mouth, says Patti. A lot of them havegone through the intro program and the fourth grade andtheyre fired up. Theyre ready to play. These kids tell their

THE BIG LAKE fourth-grade team that won the 2012West Side Classic Tournament in Des Moines, IA. (Front)Kaleb Benson, Gavin Holum, Bearakhan Leines, TylerWashkuhn, Jordan Bagne, Logan Peterson, Zach Robeck,Garret Flatten, Jake Wesley, Brandonlee Ruddock, (middle)Cory Martin, Jake Bahe, Reggie Riebel, Vince Daley, JackIverson, Evan Milberger, Forrest Scheel, Reed Bottema,Brandon Stern, Brandon Swanson, Tyler Beach, (back)Coaches: Neil Milberger, Wade Washkuln, Norm Peterson,and Brady Bagne. (Submitted photos.)

VINCE DAILEY draws two Bloomington defenders ina game at Mall of America Field in the 2012 AAUTournament.

friends how much fun theyre having.And it is fun.Kids play nine or 10 league games each season, which starts

in early September and ends in mid-October. And they oftentravel to tournaments, including one in Iowa aroundHalloween.FootballContinued On Page 12


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Their practice begins much earlier - in mid-July with condi-tioning, then formation practice without equipment beforeputting on the pads in the second week of August.

Volunteers are an integral part of the association. Coaches,assistant coaches and board members are all parents of theplayers. No one gets paid for anything.

In the Big Lake Association, parents dont have to pay forequipment. The association buys equipment using funds from

the Hornet Classic, a tournament that can draw a few thou-sand players from across the Midwest. Last year the tourna-ment drew more than 40 teams, some from Iowa, Wisconsinand even Canada.

We brought in enough revenue that we spent over$20,000 over the past two years just for equipment, saysPatti. A lot of associations dont provide equipment. So par-ents are looking at another $200-plus in equipment costs forsomething theyre kids are going to outgrow. It can becomevery expensive.

As the kids get older, competition gets better.Seventh graders play in the North Suburban League

against teams like Anoka, Rogers and Cooper, says Patti. Its

pretty good competition.By seventh grade, many players have passed through the

ranks and have learned the game well enough to compete.Everybodys learning, so by the time they get to JV and high

school they should have it down, says Patti. Hopefully,were growing a better program for our school.

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Big Lake ResourcesAlcoholics Anonymous

aa.org

Al-Anon Hotline (Sherburne Co.)952-920-3961

Becker/Big Lake Hockey Assocbeckerbiglakehockey.com

Big Brother/Big Sister320-253-1616

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Big Lake American Legion & Auxiliary763-263-3147

Big Lake Area JayceesPO Box 284, Big Lake

Big Lake Baseball Associationbiglakebaseball.com

Big Lake Chamber of Commerce763-263-7800

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Big Lake Police Department763-263-2500

Big Lake School District 727763-262-2536

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Carefree Country Club is a member-owned recreational

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In addition to being locat-ed close to the SherburneNational Wildlife Refuge

and the Sand Dunes StateForest, the City of Big Lakehas 19 parks, 14 miles oftrails and a number of green-ways around Big Lake andLake Mitchell.

Some of the parks aresmall, neighborhood parkswith playgrounds for chil-dren. A few are undevel-oped. Some are larger, withmore room for games andactivities. Many have play-ground equipment and otheramenities, such as links to

trails.Lakeside Park, visible fromHwy. 10, is the crown jewelof Big Lakes park system,with a boat launch, fishingdock, swimming beach, freeexercise equipment and askate board park. It is the

only Big Lake park with an admission fee for vehicles.It is the home of the Big Lake Farmers Market every

Thursday from late May through October. This summer it hasalso been home to Music in the Park and a number of otherevents such as the Granite Man race and the Big Lake Women

of Today annual Easter egg hunt. The park admission fee doesnot apply for events like these.

The most recent acquisition is the 30-acre River Oaks Park,located on Eagle Lake Road North (Co. Rd. 5). This park islargely undeveloped and offers easy access to the Elk River.

Presiding over the city parks is Public Works Director MikeGoebel, who works with the city council appointed parkscommittee to develop them.

Parks committee members include Janae Stern, ReneeRossman, Katrine Nau, Scott Marotz, Eugene Earney, DeniseMcDowall Seyko and City Council Liaison Nick Christenson.

Much of the parks committees funding comes from devel-opers in the form of park dedication fees. Other fundingcomes in the form of grants, gifts and donations.

The parks committee is working on a survey to find out

what residents would like to see in their parks and how theyshould be developed. They also had an open house at RiverOaks Park.

In addition to amenities and the budget, the parks commit-tee considers a number of different criteria for park develop-ment, including what residents would like to see and the easeand cost of maintaining the park and its equipment.

The plan for River Oaks Park is to keep it more natural,

SCOUT GARRETT MORANfrom Big Lake Troop 93 posedfor a picture by a mountedwood duck nesting box in RiverOaks Park. (Submitted photo).


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Big Lake ParksBeaudry Park: Hill St. N. between Park and Lagoon Avenues.Bluff Park: 20220 Prairie Drive. Located in the PrairieMeadows Dev. Playground structure, picnic tables and swings.Brown Park: 106 Lake Street North. Adjacent to City Hall

along US Hwy 10. Gazebo, benches & flower garden.Hidden River Park: 20774 Atlantic Blvd. Located in theHidden Rivers Development along CR 5. Trail to river withoverlook gazebo and benches.Highline Park: 19200 Highline Drive. Located N of HighlineDrive west of CR 5, and east of Highland Trail. Playground,picnic tables, ballfield, benches and grills.Hudson Wood Park: 16400 May Circle. Playground, benchesand picnic tables.Jefferson Square Park: 10 Lake St S. Located along the south-side of US Hwy 10 at the intersection of Hwy 10/25. Benches,reader board and flower garden.Kellerwood Park: South of Hwy 10 and West of Hwy 25 alongKeller Lake. Benches.

Lake Ridge Park: 4430 Pintail Street. Located east of CR 81 offof 206th Avenue. Playground, ballfield, benches, swings andpicnic tables.Lakeside Park: 101 Lakeshore Drive. Located on the west sideof Big Lake along US Hwy 10. Beach, playground equipment,3 volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, boat launch, fishing pier,dock, two shelters, picnic area, grills, picnic tables, waterfountain and skate park. Special Notes:1. There is a parking fee for parking at Lakeside Park.2. No pets are allowed in the Park.3. The Park Pavilion is available free of charge on a first-come,first-serve basis. We do not take reservations for Pavilionareas.Lions Park: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Located 3.5 miles N ofHwy 10 on Eagle Lake Rd. 36 acres built up to accommodatethe entire community. Community building reserved on anas requested basis for non-profit groups. Bonfire ring, play-ground area, picnic tables and barbecue grills.McDowall Park: North of Lake Mitchell. Trail system, prairierestoration plantings and benches.Mitchell Farms Park: 5415 Teal Street. Located N of MitchellRoad and W of Teal Street. Playground structure, benches andswings.Powell Park: 1420 Powell Street. Located w of CR 5 and S ofHiawatha Avenue. Playground structure, benches and swings.River Oaks Park: West of CR 5 and north of Grace Drive. Dirtwalking trail. This part provides access to the Elk River.Riverside Landing Park: East of CR 5, across from HighlineDrive. This part provides access to the Elk River.Sanford Select Acres Park: Sanford Avenue and EaglewoodDrive.Shores of Lake Mitchell: 3211 Lake Ridge Drive. Locatedsouth of Lake Ridge Drive and north of Manitou Street.Playground, swings, benches, horseshoe pits, soccer field andbasketball court.Sweetwater Bend Park: Located in Sweetwater BendDevelopment located on the northern most part of the citylimits. Off CR 73 Thompson Lake.

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Wrights Crossing Park: 514 Forest Road. Located S of Hwy 10and N of Forest Rd. Playground, swings, gazebo, benches,picnic tables and volleyball court.

SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGESherburne National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1965,

comprises more than 30,700 acres of wetlands, prairie open-ings and oak savanna and is home to an astounding array ofnative animals. The Refuge is open seven days a week dur-

ing daylight hours free of charge. Visitor information leaflets,which include a map of the Refuge, may be picked up atinformation kiosks at Refuge entry points. The Refuge office isopen Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 763-389-3323. You can visit the Refuge web siteat: www.fws.gov/midwest/sherburne.Wildlife Drive: Prairies Edge Wildlife Drive is located 1.2miles north of Orrock on Sherburne County Road 5. TheDrive is open during daylight hours from late April through-out October. This 7.3 mile auto tour features three wildlifeobservation decks and three short hiking trails.Hiking Trails: The Refuge offers two scenic hiking trails, theMahnomen and Blue Hill, both located on County Road 9.The trails are for foot travel only. Bicycles and horses are notpermitted. Pets must be leashed.Open Hiking: All Refuge lands are open to hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing from Sept. 1 - Feb. 28.Cross Country Skiing: Two ungroomed trails, The Blue HillTrail and the Mahnomen Trail, are available in the Refuge forcross-country skiing.Fishing: All fishing, including ice fishing, is confined to the St.Francis River. Access points are located where the St. FrancisRiver crosses county roads. State regulations apply.Canoeing: Canoeing is permitted only on Battle Brook southof Little Elk Lake and on the St. Francis River south of BattleBrook. Use is limited to daylight hours. Overnightcamping/campfires are not permitted.Bicycling: Bicycling is permitted on the Prairies Edge WildlifeDrive and public roads crossing the Refuge. Hiking trails areclosed to bicycling and no off-road travel is permitted. Refugeservice roads are open to bicycling Sept. 1 - Feb. 28.

SAND DUNES STATE FORESTSand Dunes State Forest is located in central Sherburne

County, five miles north of Big Lake. The forest can bereached by taking County Road 5 North from Big Lake, off ofU.S. Hwy. 10. The Sand Dunes State Forest is located with-in the bounds of Orrock Township.

Outdoor recreation facilities in the Sand Dunes State Forestinclude more than 18 miles of trails, maintained and groomedfor snowmobiling and available for horseback riding.

BRIDGEVIEW PARK RESERVEBridgeview Park Reserve is located southwest of Big Lake

along the Mississippi River. From Hwy. 25, go west on CR 11and then immediately south on CR 50. The park entrance ison the south side of the road. 29 acres in size.

The land is gently rolling with a ridge extending east andwest offering some scenic vistas overlooking the MississippiRiver, which in this area is part of the Wild and Scenic RiverSystem.

Much of the park is comprised of an Oak Woodland/Brushland forest.

A mowed trail system allows for recreational activities suchas hiking, snowshoeing, and birdwatching and educationalexperiences featuring native grasses, wildflowers, andwildlife. The park is managed for low impact use. A parkingarea serves as the entrance to the park.

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Sherburne County Resident gate pass does not need to be pur-chased on a yearly basis.Directions: From downtown Big Lake, take Highway 10 eastto County Road 43, turn right (south) on County Road 43 tothe "Yard Waste Composting" sign (will be on the left beforethe railroad tracks), turn left (east) and follow the driveway tothe compost facility site.Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week, year-roundThe following are accepted at the Compost facility:

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be left outside the facility. Compost Facility will be closed dur-ing inclement weather. Compost Facility will be closed duringgrinding operations. Composted material may be removedfrom site at no charge. No diseased trees. No chain saws,wood splitters or heavy equipment allowed on site withoutpermission. No stumps without permission. Please report anygarbage dumping to City Hall (763-263-2107)


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This Big Lake Rail ParkBy Gary W. Meyer

EditorSupporters of the proposed Big Lake Rail Park are hoping to

have positive reports on its progress this fall.Denied a state DTED grant in the amount of $3.29 million

this summer, they are waiting for an answer to their requestfor federal startup funds.Word from the Federal Transit Administration on a TIGER

Grant application for $3.2 million should come this fall.The numbers are huge - because the proposed rail park is

huge in scope.The proposed park encompasses 278 acres along the north

side of the BNSF Rail tracks stretching easterly from MidwestLumber to Co. Rd. 15.

Fully developed, firms within it could employ up to 2,000people. Property tax receipts would be commensurate withthe quality of the buildings constructed, but in any case, itcould be huge.

The proposed project includes constructionof a portal (a pass through) under the Hwy. 10

overpass, 10,400 foot rail spur capable ofhandling a full train off tracks, and a circularspur extending northerly on the east side ofthe overpass.The portal construction could cost about

$710,000; the spur construction, another$4.7 million; other infrastructure, to includeroads, electrical and rail remodeling, couldcost another $6.7 million.

About 220 of the 278 acres of property, in private hands,lies in the city; the remainder in the township.

But the city, township and county have cooperated in a landuse measure to rezone all properties to Industrial IV, meaningthey could not be used for anything but the intended rail park.

That work has been of great importance, saysCommissioner Ewald Petersen, who helped guide it throughcounty channels.

Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, who has championed the project tothe St. Paul capitol for financing at least twice, says the localproperty owners are asking when the project can get going.She accepts that as a positive thing.

So, what if the federal financing effort falls through?Mayor Raeanne Danielowski addressed that issue, saying it

would be incumbent on the city, township and county to raisethe funds to finance the first stage of the work - the portal.

That would be the sure sign to state and federal authoritiesthat Big Lake officials are serious about the project.

As importantly, it would assure the railroad people there ispotential for them to help create the park, meaning more

business for them in the future.Danielowski said BNSF drew in officials from Ft. Worth, TX,

Fargo and the Twin Cities for a meeting at Big Lake inFebruary to get a preview of the project.

They flew in because they were interested, Danielowski

said. But they wont get financially attached to the projectuntil the portal goes in.The chicken or the egg thing, the mayor said.(Further infrastructure, such as roads, would be the respon-

sibility of firms developing in the park.)Unique Property

Danielowski has supported the rail park because it can besomething good that results from the railroad slicing the com-munity in two parcels.

She says the open spaces proposed for the park could beBig Lakes key to financial stability in the future, throughindustry growth and resulting employment opportunities.

The I-94 corridor with Monticello has helped them withbusiness (retail). Its something we cant compete with. But arail industrial park is something nobody else will have.

Petersen agrees: I think it would change SherburneCounty, he said. It would bring in economic developmentwe now dont get a smell of.

Surrounding communities have also provided letters of sup-port to the rail park proposal, knowing rail shipments to thiscommunity would help businesses in theirs.

Big Lake could be a geographic hub for that growth, asHwys. 10, 169, 25, 101 and I-94 lie close by.

This is a game-changer for the community, saidDanielowski.

It would also be a game-changer for BNSF. The open spacesof the proposed Big Lake park are more attractive than anyother lands along BNSF lines, from Chicago to Seattle.

For The FutureCity officials have noted the inquiries coming in over the

park from possible developers. One was lost this past month,because the park wasnt operational.But they expect the inquiries to continue.And Sen. Kiffmeyer expects, even if the pending federal

funding goes down, that the group remain confident and pre-pared.

Well keep our eyes wide open, she said. We have awide array of support.

We need to be masters of our fate. We need to turn thisrailroad into our strength.

Our strength is in rail service, said Danielowski.Concluded Kiffmeyer: Our goal is to have jobs.

MEMBERS OF THE PARK support group met inAugust to give updates on progress in securing its startupfinancing. They included Laura Hayes, township clerk,Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer and TownChair Bob Hofer. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer)

THE ABOVE MAP shows the configuration of theproposed Big Lake Rail Park (in blue) which extends easterlyfrom 172nd Street (at Midwest Lumber) to Co. Rd. 15. Theentire park space runs to the north of the BNSF Railroad.


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honor to welcome everyone to live, work andplay in a city where community matters. Withits great parks, trails, organizations, andschool district, Big Lake is a wonderful citywith a strong sense of community. Big Lakehas many opportunities for recreation and

community involvement through summer events such asMusic In The Park, Farmers Market, Spud Fest, and FireDepartment Dance, as well as winter events which includesnowmobile races and ice fishing contests. Big Lakes pastand future successes depend greatly on people volunteeringand becoming involved in the community.

The Big Lake City Council and City Staff are very support-ive of our local businesses and encourage everyone to buy

local or think local first to enhance and bring stability toour community. Big Lake is poised for future business growthwith our Shovel Ready industrial park site, modern waste-water sewer treatment plant, and excellent sewer/water distri-bution system. Also on the horizon is a possible rail parkwhich could potentially bring jobs into the community andprovide for the development of a 300-acre transit-oriented

development site, a historic walking tour, and a multiplexsports facility.

I encourage everyone to visit the Citys website atwww.biglakemn.org to find out what is happening in the cityand what Big Lake has to offer.

Mayor Raeanne DanielowskiCity of Big Lake

Big Lake City Hall160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309

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Fax: (763) 263-0133Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Big Lake City Council is comprised of elected officials

consisting of a Mayor and four City Council Members, all ofwhom are elected at-large. All seats are four-year terms withCity elections held on even-numbered years. The Mayor pre-sides at City Council meetings and has equal voting rightswith the Council Members.

City Council Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdayof the month beginning at 6 p.m. Workshops are held the 3rdWednesday of each month at 5 p.m. except May throughAugust.

Meetings are held in the Big Lake City Council Chamberslocated at 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake.

City InformationBig Lake is a growing community in Sherburne County. The

2010 census reports the City of Big Lakes population to be

10,060 and Big Lake Township's to be 7,386, totaling 17,392.Since the year 2000, there have been over 1,300 single fami-ly homes built in our City.

Big Lake is roughly 45 miles away from the Minneapolis/St.Paul International airport and 28 miles from the St. CloudRegional Airport. Our community is also the home to thenorthern most stop of the NorthStar Commuter Rail. This serv-ice will provide access from Big Lake, down to Minneapolis,stopping in Elk River, Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridleyand connecting to the Hiawatha Line (light rail) in downtownMinneapolis.

COUNCIL MEMBERS Seth Hansen, Dick Backlund,Mayor Raeanne Danielowski, Mike Wallen, and NickChristenson. (Photo by Bill Morgan.)


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Big Lake Police Dept. Big Lake Fire Dept.Location: Box 129, 20243 County Road 43, Big Lake, MN55309

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Captain: Ken Halverson Captain: Nick FiesterCaptain: Seth Hanson Captain: Sam Olson

The Big Lake Police Department has a dedicated staff ofsworn, civilian, and reserve staff providing professional lawenforcement services to the City of Big Lake.The Big Lake Police Department works cooperatively with

numerous agencies, community groups, and its citizens toprovide to a high quality of life in our community.

Location: 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309

Phone:Emergency: 911Dispatch: 763-765-3500Administration/Business: 763-263-2500 (8am-4:30pm)Fax: (763) 263-2000

Administrative Assistants:Laurie MorrisTina Peterson

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The Board meets the 4th Thursday of each month at theCommunity Room at the Independence Elementary, 6:30.

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We are a nonprofit volunteer organization with the missionto enhance and ensure continued educational excellence ofour children at Big Lake Schools by bringing together parents,students, teachers, and community members. The PTO pro-

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Reach Up Head Start: 877-848-4912

For all the latest sports, activities and eventscheck out the website at www.mississippi8.org

Important Dates:Sept. 3 . . . . . . . .K-9 BeginsSept. 4 . . . . . .10-12 BeginsOct. 7 . . . . . .No School**Oct. 16-18 . . .No School**Nov. 27 . . . . .Early ReleaseNov. 28-29 . . . .No School*Dec 23-Jan 1 .Winter BreakJan. 20-21 . . . .No School**Feb. 3 . . . . . . .No School**Feb. 17 . . . . . . .No School*Feb. 28 . . . . .Early Release

Mar. 3-7 . . . . .Spring BreakApril 18 . . . . . .No School*April 21 . . . . .No School**May 26 . . . . . .No School*June 6 . . . .Last Day SchoolJune 6 . . . . . . . .Graduation

*Holiday/Offices Closed**Staff Dev/Teacher Work

P/T Conferences:Elem & Middle School:

Fall - Oct. 8, 14, 16(during the day)

Spring Feb 3(during the day), 6, 10

High School Conferences:Fall - Oct. 8, 14

Spring - Feb. 6, 10

K-12 Trimester EndDates:

Winter BreakDec. 23-Jan. 1Spring BreakMarch 3-7

Com. Ed. Office 763-262-2523 Kids Club - Ind. 763-262-7168District Office 763-262-2536 Kids Club - Lib. 763-262-8284Early Childhood 763-262-3233 Liberty Elem. 763-262-8100High School 763-262-2547 Little Learners 763-262-3233

Independence 763-262-2537 Middle School 763-262-2567

Our mission is to assure individual studentsuccess in partnership with, and service to,

our community where education,relationship and family matter.

High Expectation, Educational Results

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BIG LAKE BOARD OF EDUCATION members. Frontfrom left, Tony Scales, Amber Sixberry, Tom Pietrzak. Back,Tim Hayes, Dan Nygaard and Mark Hedstrom. (Photo byJennifer Edwards.)


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Kids Club Program Early Childhood Fam. Ed.Big Lake Community Education Kids Club Program is a

comprehensive school-aged childcare program. We offer pro-gramming for students 4 years old through 9th grade thatincludes before and after school programs, a full dayKindergarten program, full day preschool childcare option

and programming on non-school days.We are open from 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.During our programs we offer a wide variety of recreationaland educational activities that may include arts and craftsprojects, languages, planting and potting, and various indoorand outdoor sports.

We have a site at Liberty Elementary School, servicing stu-dents 4 years old to 5th grade. Our Independence ElementarySchool site services students 4 years old to 9th grade. KidsClub also offers programming during the summer for students4 years old to 9th grade.

Summer Kids Club allows students to participate in fieldtrips, a variety of theme days, special events, a chance to par-ticipate in Big Lake Summer Recreation programs and muchmore. Students can attend just one day or the whole summer.

It is a great way to spend the summer.For rates and availability, or if you have further questionsabout Kids Club, please feel free to contact: IndependenceSite: 763-262-7168, Liberty Site: 763-262-8284 or visit ourwebsite: www.biglake.k12.mn.us

Community EducationBig Lake Community Education Services office is located in

Independence Elementary, Door J. We have programs andclasses for citizens of all ages and programs are offered at allfour schools: Liberty Elementary, Independence Elementary,Big Lake Middle School, and Big Lake High School. Fundingfor Big Lake Community Education programs comes fromlocal levy dollars, state aid, federal aid, donations, grants andparticipant fees. Each program area has a different fundingformula. Most important, Big Lake Community Education pro-grams are about identifying and meeting real community

need! This is accomplished through active citizen involve-ment and community resources.

Community Education Advisory Councils:Advisory Council members are made up of interested volun-teers willing to become actively involved with their commu-nity and schools. If you are interested in serving as anAdvisory Council member or would like more information,call 763-262-2523.These councils include:Community Education Advisory Council; Early ChildhoodFamily Education & School Readiness Advisory Council.


Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a special pro-gram located at Independence Elementary where you andyour young child can make friends with other parents whohave children the same age as yours, share the same con-cerns, the same joys and challenges that you do. Its a place

where your child has the opportunity to play with other chil-dren in a safe, supportive environment just right for his or herage. Its a place where caring staff who understand childrenand parenting come together with families to support parentsand children on their journey. Besides new friends and arelaxing atmosphere, we have many resources at ECFE. OurECFE Lending Library has beautiful books for young childrenages birth to 5, as well as parenting books and videos onevery aspect of child development from prenatal through theearly years... all available for check-out. Our ECFE classes aretaught by licensed teachers whose first priority is you and yourchild. Come check us out... see what ECFE has to offer youand your young child! For more information contact: EarlyChildhood Family Education Office 763-262-3233 or visit ourwebsite: www.biglake.k12.mn.us

School Readiness "Little Learners" Preschool (located atLiberty Elementary) Little Learners Preschool is the school dis-trict's kindergarten preparation program for children the yearbefore kindergarten entrance. The preschool curriculum isdesigned to build self-esteem, increase social skills, encour-age self reliance, and develop the cognitive skills necessaryfor kindergarten success. Children are taught by a licensedteacher and one assistant in a safe and nurturing environment.Scholarships to Little Learners Preschool are available; pleasecontact our office to request a scholarship application.Children need to be 4 years of age by Sept. 1. If you wouldlike more information on how to register for Little Learners,please call: 763-262-3233 or visit our website:www.biglake.k12.mn.us

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ORROCK TOWNSHIPwww.orrocktownship.com

Orrock Township, 26401 180th St NW

Big Lake, MN 55309

General Email: [email protected]

Phone: 763-263-6411

Fax: 763-263-6419

Township Meetings

Last Wednesday of each Month at 7:00 PM

Town Hall

Township Board Members:

Chairperson - Jeff Jones

Clerk - Brenda Kimberly-Maas

Supervisor - Michael Eisinger

Supervisor - Mike Meier

Supervisor - Ron Dolly

Supervisor - Shane Berg

Treasurer - Laura Jones

BIG LAKE TOWNSHIP

www.biglaketownship.com21960 County Road 5, Big Lake, located at Lions Park 2.6

miles North of Hwy 10 on County Road 5 (Eagle Lake

Road). U.S. Mail: P.O. Box 75, Big Lake, MN 55309

Phone: 763-263-8111, Fax: 763-263-3660

Town Hall/Clerks Office Hours:

Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. 3 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 12 Noon

Township Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

at the Town Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Call the Town Hall to book a rental of the town hall build-

ing. Rate: $200 to reserve Hall/Kitchen/Indoor Restrooms.

For reservations or more information, call 763-263-8111.

Garage area and park/pavilions/ballfields are open to thegeneral public for use during park hours of 8 a.m. to 10

p.m. 7-days a week and can not be reserved.

Township Board Members: Robert Hofer, Chairman

Bruce Aubol, Supervisor Norm Leslie, Supervisor

Steve Pfleghaar, Supervisor Larry Alfords, Supervisor

Township Information

Debbie ~ OwnerBuzz me at:

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[email protected]

DEBBIES CLEANING SERVICEbusy as a bee

Homes Townhomes Offices New Construction

BIG LAKE TOWNSHIP BOARD: (FRONT ROW):Bruce Aubol, Norm Leslie, Robert Hofer, Steve Pfleghaarand Larry Alfords. (BACK ROW): Laura Hayes, Ken Warnekeand LaDonna Braun. (Photo by Gary W. Meyer.)

ORROCK TOWNSHIP BOARD: Michael Eisinger,Shane Berg, Jeff Jones, Mike Meier and Ron Dolly. (Photo byJennifer Edwards.) Not pictured, Brenda Kimberly-Maas andLaura Jones.


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Big Lake Area Lakes

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Big Lake/Lower Lake:Lake Size: 251 Acres

Public Boat Access: Located on Southwestshore of lake off U.S. Hwy. 10 & Co. Rd. 73Lake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.Walleye, Crappie and Sunfish also caught.

Lake Mitchell/Upper Lake:Lake Size: 170 AcresPublic Boat Access: 1 on Northeast shore, 1 onSoutheast shore of lakeLake Notes: Specializing in Northern Pike and Bluegill.Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass and Sunfishalso caught. Connects to Big Lake.

Eagle Lake: Lake Size: 381 AcresPublic Boat Access: Located on Northwest shore of lakeoff Co. Rd. 75Lake Notes: Specializing in Crappie and Bluegill.

Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass also caught.Lake Ann: Lake Size: 184 AcresLake Notes: Specializing in Crappie and Bluegill.Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Sunfish also caught.Ann Lake Map

Birch Lake: Lake Size: 151 AcresPublic Boat Access: Located on West shore of lake offCo. Rd. 15 & 223rd Ave.Lake Notes: Specializing in Crappie and Bluegill.Northern Pike, Walleye and Sunfish also caught.

Orono Lake: Lake Size: 281 AcresPublic Boat Access: Located on West shore of lakeLake Notes: Specializing in Crappie. Northern Pike andBluegill also caught.

For further information, please contact the DNR at:1-800-766-6000

Big Eagle Lake Improvement Associationwww.BigEagleLake.comLake Association Contact Info:Earl Rose (President): 651-429-8842George Wallin (Treasurer): 763-263-0099Lori Andreen (Secretary): 612-802-1550Gordy Westerlind (Vice Pres): 763-263-1915

Big Lake Community Lakes AssociationMission Statement: The maintenance and improvement ofwaters for sustained community recreation and enjoyment.BLCLA Email Address: [email protected] Web Address: www.lakesassociation.orgBLCLA Mailing Address: PO Box 163, Big Lake, MN 55309Projects Maintenance

Identification and management of invasive weedsat lakes and pondsEducation, training and monitoringContract with approved private and public resources

Identification and controlling pollutionStorm water runoff Hwy 10Establish vegetative buffer zones at greenways

Solid retention for storm water runoffShoreline restoration suggestions and assistancefor landowners

ImprovementIdentification and establishment of programs to improveaquatic, waterfowl, and wildlife habitatShoreline restoration with financial and technicalassistance for lake and pond side landowners

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Big Lake Area Events

Wildflower TourSat. Sept. 14th, 2013 10 a.m. to 12 noonMeet your guide at Refuge HQ to begin the car caravan tour

Wildlife Festival

Sat. Oct. 5th, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Our annual fall celebration of wildlife, featuring author andwildlife photographer, Sparky Stensaas! Live birds, horse-drawn wagon rides, bonfire, nature crafts, bird eduction,wildlife discovery, Eagles Nest Nature Store, silent auctionand food. Activities are free. Events south of the Old SchoolHouse on Co. Rd. 9.

Fire Dept. Open HouseSun. Oct. 6th, 2013 from Noon to 4 p.m.

Spudfests SpudspookularOct. 18/19th, 2013 & Oct. 25/26th, 2013 7 to 10:30 p.m.Borcherts Woods, 19401 243rd Ave, Big Lake

Sandhill Crane TourSat. Oct. 19 & Sun. Oct. 20, 2013 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.Meet your guide at Refuge HQ, then car caravan to a viewingarea. Same tour both days. Maps and information on viewingareas will be provided.

15th Annual Fundraiser - Autumn LightsFri. October 25th, 2013, www.sherburnehistorycenter.org

Lord of Glorys 2nd Annual - Pumpkin FestSat. October 26th, 2013 12- 4 p.m.www.LordofGloryLutheran.org

Big Lake Chamber Holiday Social- for local business members - December 2013Watch for details at www.biglakechamber.com

Christmas Tree Ornament PartyFri. Dec. 7, 2013, www.sherburnehistorycenter.org

Christmas Bird CountSat. Dec. 14, 2013 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Join Friends of Sherburne Refuge to count birds on the refugeand in the local area during this annual event.

Little Hole on Big Lake Ice Fishing ContestFeb. 22nd, 2014. On Big Lake at Lakeside Park. Hosted by theBig Lake Area Jaycees.

Big Lake Lions Annual Fish FryMar., 2014. Held at Lions Park in Big Lake Township, 2 milesNorth of Hwy 10 on CR5 (Eagle Lake Rd)

Big Lake Lions Annual Pancake BreakfastMarch 2014, at Big Lake Lions Park, in Big Lake Township, 2miles North of Hwy 10 on CR 5 (Eagle Lake Rd)

Big Lake Business ExpoSun. March 2nd, 2014 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Big Lake High SchoolSponsored by the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce

Big Lake Lions Annual Smelt/Fish FryApril 2014

Big Lake Women of Today Easter Egg HuntSat. April 12th, 2014 Lakeside ParkWatch for details: http://biglakewomenoftoday.webs.com/orfind us on Facebook.

Big Lake Clean Up DayAnnual Clean Up Event is planned, to occur in May. Look formore information in the West Sherburne Tribune.- 1/4 Mile N of US Hwy 10 at 20150 166th St. Big Lake,Township Maintenance Building

Big Lake All City Garage SaleMay 15-17th, 2014Place your garage sale ad by calling the West SherburneTribune 763-263-3602

Spudpubooza 6th Annual Pub CrawlJune 21st, 2014 5:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Big Lake Spud FestJune 26-29th, 2014 - Big Lakes annual community event.Activities include softball tournament, a potato pancake

breakfast, Spud Idol, Big Lake Ambassador Pageant, parade,an 8K run, medallion hunt starts 4 weeks before, watch theWest Sherburne Tribune for the clues. For other informationcheck out www.biglakespudfest.com

Sherburne County FairJuly 17-20th, 2014 - Always the 3rd weekend in July at theCounty fairgrounds in Elk River, the annual event includes aFriday night parade, Carnival, nightly entertainment, plusexhibitions and events to numerous to list. Visit www.sher-burnecountyfair.org

Big Lake Lions AnnualGolf TournamentAugust 2nd, 2014. Watch for details.

Night To UniteAugust 5th, 2014.

Big Lake FireDepartment DanceAugust, 2014. Check the BLFD Facebook page for details.

Big Lake Block PartyAnnual Block Party is planned, to occur in Sept. Look for moreinformation in the West Sherburne Tribune. Big Lake BlockParty is held at McPetes Sports Bar and Lanes.

Events Continued on page 35

MEL KLEIN, owner of Diamond K Percheron Ranch,hitched a team of four horses to his sleigh to help lessen theburden on each horse. They get some pretty heavy loads tohaul sometimes, Klein says. (Photo by Jennifer Edwards.)


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Events Continued From Page 11____________________________________


Sherburne History CenterWe offer a wide variety of public programming throughout

the year. Guest speakers have given presentations on preserv-ing family treasures as well as on interesting stories ofSherburne County's history. Our annual Christmas TreeFestival is geared to the whole family, while some events arespecifically for our members. We have great stories ... andcool stuff!

We foster a sense of community by connecting people with

the county's past and help people understand the past so theycan make informed choices about the future.Contact the Sherburne History Center:Telephone: 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433 (metro line)Fax: 763-261-4437Mailing address: 10775 27th Avenue SE, Becker, MN 55308For general inquiries please e-mail [email protected].

.For research requests, please e-mail Mo Galvin at:[email protected] or check out our websiteat: www.sherburnehistorycenter.org

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Dog Vaccinationand Licensing ClinicSat. Sept 6th, 2014,9 a.m.-Noon, Lions Park

Bird TourSat. Sept 6th, 2014 from 10am - 12 noon.

Meet guides at the Old School House parking lot tobegin the tour.

LES AND ROBIN HINRICHSof Big Lake (above) tendedtheir fishing holes at the EagleLake contest. Business waspretty slow, they reported.

(Photo by Gary W. Meyer.)(Right) Little Hole on Big LakeFishing Contest attractedmany participants even if theydidnt fish. (Submitted photo.)


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In the CommunityMEETINGS:(If your organization/group is not listed in here and you would

like to be please contact 763-263-3602 and we can get it infor next years guide.)

AA OPEN MeetingsMondays, 7pm at The Church of Mary of the VisitationCatholic Church, Big Lake, Big Book Study. HandicapAccessible. Questions? Contact: Dean 763-248-1969.

AA Meeting - SUNDAY NIGHT SOLUTIONS -6pm at Saron Lutheran Church - 311 Lake Street S, Big Lake.Rotating Forums. Contact: Todd (320) 420-1429.

Big Lake Al-AnonMeetings held Mon., 7pm at The Church of Mary of the

Visitation Catholic Church- 440 Lake Street N. (church base-ment) Contact Laurie at 763-263-7506.* No mail at this address *

Big Lake LionsAre looking for community minded people to join our organ-ization. If interested in getting involved with our organization,please contact any Lion member or send a note to Box 128,Big Lake, MN 55309 or 763-263-2218.

Big Lake LionessMeetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at BigLake Township Lions Community Park 21960 County Rd 5.

Big Lake Senior ClubMany of you may not be aware that the City of Big Lake has

provided us with a lovely room at city hall with kitchen facil-ities, dining tables and chairs, where we meet every Tuesday.

We play cards every Tues. 1 to 4 p.m. Come join us.We would love to have you join us so if you are interested,

please call Darlene Lanz 763-263-7134.

Big Lake Women of TodayHold a monthly general meeting at Senior Activity Center

located in the Big Lake City Office Building on the 2nd TUES-DAY of the month @ 7p.m.

If you are interested in coming to a meeting or a super funevent or maybe becoming a member please contact Natalie @

612.518.3504 or find us at Facebook or www.biglake-womenoftoday.webs.com.

Scrabble for SeniorsKeller Commons. Every Wednesday 1 p.m. at Keller

Commons. Call Marci 763-263-2363 for information.

BIG LAKE COMMUNITY GARDENS

After a long winter, do you long to be planting, weeding andharvesting this upcoming summer, but dont have a yard togarden in? Heres your chance! The City of Big Lake beginsaccepting applications in the middle of March 2014 from Cityof Big Lake residents interested in leasing a garden plot.Garden plots are 10 feet by 20 feet. The garden plots are locat-ed at 18041 198th Avenue, Big Lake, adjacent to the drivewayentrance to the Big Lake Public Works Building (next to thewater tower). Gardens will be leased to City of Big Lake resi-dents on a first come first serve basis. Garden plots will beleased (check the city for the price) to help cover cost of waterand other garden expenses.

Community garden applications, rules and regulations canbe picked up and delivered to City of Big Lake City Hall, 160Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309, Attention: MikeGoebel. Community Garden applications, rules and regula-tions can also be downloaded from the City of Big Lakes web

site.If you have further questions about the garden, please call

Big Lake Public Works Department at 763-263-2268.

BIG LAKE FARMERS MARKETBig Lake Beach Parking Lot Highway 10 Big Lake

Thursdays May 8 - Oct. 9, 2014 3 to 7 pm.The Big Lake Farmers Market is a market in which farmers,

growers, and producers sell their own products directly to thepublic, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship withthe producer of the items they purchase. This market willemphasize quality and freshness.

Anyone with handmade crafts are also welcome. Come tosell or come to buy!

If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Big Lake

Community Education at 763-262-2523.

THE BIG LAKE FARMERS MARKET among the ven-dors was Susan Seeley of Seeleys Homestyle, selling plants,preserves, fresh eggs and baked goods. (Photo by JenniferEdwards).


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