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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 MarchNow Ice A r e na y e: Hockey, Pleasure Rinks With the completion and opening of the new ice arena, Cottage Grove has the best indoor ice skating and hockey facility in the Twin Cities, according to George Sol - nitzky, arena manager. In addition to a regulation size hockey rink, the arena also includes an 85 foot by 104 foot studio rink, one of only two indoor pleasure rinks in the area. The studio rink: is open for public skating for four hours each day. Admission prices are 50 cents for children 12 and under, 75 cents for students 13 to 17 and $1.25 for adults 18 and over. Vivi -Anne Hulten, an Olympic medal winner in skating, is directress of the fun Mid pleasure skating school held on the studio rink. (Additional information on skating hours and lessons is found in the recreation brochure.) SoNtzky reports that ice time on the hockey rink has been booked almost solid since the arena opened Jan. 20. City of- ficials expect the arena to show a profit in 1975, despite the mid- season opening. Both rinks will remain open until April, when the studio rink will close. The area housing the hockey rink is air conditioned and dehumidified to allow 12 -month use. During the summer months, the hockey rink will be used for figure skating lessons in the morning, hockey clinics in the after- noon and open skating at night. Street Light Lamps, Poles Samples of street lights which have been proposed for Cottage Grove are being erected in the Pineridge Estates area of the city. The Colonial style residential fixtures are on 15 -foot poles with no extending arm and use 150 -watt, high pressure sodium lamps. The purpose of the samples is to compare the effectiveness of the sodium lamps with the presently used Mercury vapor lamps. Sodium lamps re- quire 50 percent less energy to operate. City officials will visit other communities to view different pole heights and styles. After the various street lights have been studied, the City Council will make a de- cision and order lights for most unlighted areas of the city. Installation of the lights is expected later this year. The city is applying for a federal grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist in financing the project. The application will be filed with Metropolitan Council, which will for- ward it to HUD. Seni .... _ ... ............ Third Class U. S. Postage PAID Permit No. I Cottage Grove,Mn. Cardiac Unit In A cardiac care unit for the South Wash- ington County Ambulance has arrived and should be in operation in July or August, according to Police Chief Bob Oszman. Two paramedics - community service of- ficers will be hired to staff the ambulance. Oszman said he is awaiting a decision on standards for licensingparamedirsfrom the Health Credentialing Comnuttee of the State Health Department. Also of import- ance to the city's paramedic program is a paramedic bill before the Minnesota Legis- lature, sponsored by John Milton of White Bear Lake. The bill allows paramedics to perform certain medical treatment under the direction of a doctor by radio or phone. Oszman suggests that residents write to Milton and other legislators to express their views on the bill. By Roger Peterson A city recreation director was hired early in 1974 and a greatly expanding . recreation program is now available for all ages. Hamlet and Granada Parks were complet- ed. Oakwood Park was finished except for the pavillion to be donated and constructed by the Jaycees this spring.. Woodridge Park land was finally acquired and will be developed this summer. Ice Center construction was frustrating- ly slow but thanks to agreat deal of vol- unteer help from Athletic Association members, it opened in January, 1975. The arena is impressive as well as functional and a real asset to our city. Ice time al- ready contracted for 1975 will net about $30,000.. profit .even though business was lost due to the mid- season opening. Project Park donations in 1974 of more than $6,000 completed the goal of pro- viding playground's equipment for the five elementary schools. The committee and all Cottage Grove people donating time and money are congratulated for a job well done. Cottage Grove provided a new and larger library building when the lease was termin- ated at the shopping center. Due to the new location near our City Hall, St. Paul Park and Grey" Cloud withdrew financial support, but the greatly increased book circulation by Cottage Grove residents justifies continued sole support. Development/ Growth Four major commercial and multiple dwelling projects scheduled in 1974 were delayed indefinitely due to tight money, but in spite . of the unfavorable economic climate, some stores did open in our city. Grove Plaza was nearly completed with the addition of National, Walgreen's, Bost - wick's; Claydon's Cards, Cottage Grove Opticians, Grove Plaza Liquor, Mahaney Paint and Wallpaper, Pernella's, Postal Finance, Radio Shack and Sal's Pizza. Shopko closed but Pro Mart opened, pro- viding a new dimension of home materials previously unavailable in the city. An en- larged Applebaum's, Crown Auto, Pro Sport Bicycle -Ski Shop and the Fahy Re- alty building complete the list. To encour- age continued commercial and light indus- trial growth in 1975 and future years, Cot- tage Grove completed utilities and a ser- vice road for SO acres of land south of Highway 61, Single family home construc- tion should continue well in Cottage Grove during 1975 based on our unusual local trend. Even though two builders discontin ed business, single unit starts were 205 in 1974, just seven less than 1973. Problems /Goals Vandalism must be considered as one of the toughest problems we faced last year. We hope that early planning and prepar- ation will give us the ability for better control and thus reduce the problem in 1975. Planning progress by the Minnesota Highway Department on the Belden - Highway 61 overpass was slow, but with the added emphasis from our staff and council this year, we hope to regain schedule for 1979 construction. We would also like to make more progress in the area of increased and better quality bus service for the city this year. New for '1975 The year 1975 will be agood one in Cot- tage Grove in several areas. The street light study completed in 1974 met with overwhelming acceptance at public hear- ings. Plans for construction are moving ahead and by year end Cottage' Grove should be well- lighted. A donation of $10,000 from the dissolving Swift's Em- ployee Club for a cardiac unit will make our ambulance one of the best equipped in the state and provide immediate needed life saving care for people in our community. A new Post Office branch will be constructed providing better postal convenience to our citizens. The area of private recreation will be enhanced by the addition of a roller skating rink and triple: screen theater now under construction. The national economic condition is, of course, the greatest single problem facing all of us today. The combination of rapid inflation and recession affects city gov- ernment and its ability to provide needed services to nearly the same extent as our individual residents. Your City Council is attempting to hold the line on expenses and taxes as much as possible and we hope that 1975 will be a year in which solutions are found and economic stability is re- turned. Bids will be taken in the spring oncon- struction work for Woodridge Park,' locat- ed on 90th Street about a half mile east of Armstrong School. - With the completion of Woodridge Park . during the summer, all park development promised in the 1973 park bond issue will be finished. Improvements to Hamlet and Granada Parks and development of Oak- wood Park were accomplished in 1974. Woodridge Park will feature four ball di- amonds, a lighted hockey rink, a general skating area, a park building, two tennis courts, a picnic area and nature trails. Cottage Grove Jaycees have raised funds through the Winterfest' and other projects that will be used for construction of a shelter at Oakwood Park. The shelter, as well as picnic facilities provided by the city, will be added this summer. COTTAGE GROVE REPORTS Published quarterly to inform the public, Mayor: Roger Peterson Council: William Amundson, Joe Fogarty, Rodney Hale, Ralph McHattie Administrator: Carl Meissner Police Chief: Robert Oszman Fire Chief: Denis Erickson Public Works: Carl Carlson Planner:. Richard Lewis Parks, Recreation: Robert Lambert Arena Manager: George Solnitzky Assessor: Les Matula Inspector: Everett Anderson Deputy Treasurer: Vernette Hanson Editor: Mary Elrod City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month. eC Dept. Has New Schedule The Recreation Department has adopted -a quarterly schedule to allow its informational brochure to be mailed with Cottage Grove Re- ports. The joint mailing is more efficient and saves on mailing expenses. Rec- reation officials hope residents will save the recreation brochure for fut- ure reference. The publications are scheduled to be mailed shortly before the first of March, June, September and Dec- ember. The new schedule is about one month behind the schedule maintained in the past by Cottage Grove Reports. City h n s i Permit LAN Building permits are required for any work that creates an inhabitable room, in- creases the physical size or alters the structural framework of the building re- gardless of the cost of materials and labor, according to action taken by the City Council in January. Previously, permits were required only for work exceeding $150 in value. Minor remodeling or alteration work that does not require a permit must be reported to the Building Inspection De- partment. The department is required to keep a file on these minor projects. Violation of the building permit require- ments is a misdemeanor. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist constitutes a separate offense. Additional information is available by phoning, the Building Department at 459 -5535. Group to • Its ® s Comprehensive Plan A Comprehensive Planning Committee of land, transportation, recreation, open to the Planning Commission is being space and public facilities, an official map formed to study the city's Comprehensive indicating the location of proposed com- Plan, which was adopted .about five years munity facilities and a capital improve - ago. ments program indicating the estimated The Planning Commission has sug- cost and time schedule for public improve - gested a committee consisting of three of ments. its members and two members of the City The plan will be referred to the entire Council. The meetings will be open to the Planning Commission for review and public and citizen participation is encour- comment, after which a public hearing will aged. A schedule of the meetings will be be held. The updated plan will then be re- available at City Hall. £erred to the City. Council for adoption.. The committee will review the goals, -ob- jectives and policies of the Comprehensive ®®® Work T Be in Plan, study current community develop- ment needs and suggest policies to meet those :needs.. To aid the committee, the Planning De- partment will gather and tabulate data concerning existing land use, transpor- tation and circulation, population, com- munity facilities, recreational facilities, housing, natural resources, land capabil- ity, economic base, utilities and growth trends. The committee will analyze the data gathered and projections of future conditions and needs. The information found in the community survey will be compared with the Compre- hensive Plan and other policies of the city. Those areas requiring revision will be i- dentified and a program for updating es. tablished.' To update the community facilities por- tion of the Comprehensive Plan, the existing community facilities will be eval- uated and projections will be made for future needs. Preparation of a capital im- provement program will determine the order in which public projects should be undertaken. The result of this study will be an updated plan for the physical development r4 .w-4 Bids have been taken for construction of a Cottage Grove post office building to be located on 80th Street across from the Colonial office building. Construction is expected to start in April, with completion expected in about 10 months. The U.S. Postal Service ex- pects the 7,000 square foot facility to cost between $300,000 and $400,000. The new office will replace the East Cottage Grove Post Office and eliminate mail deliveries from post offices in neigh- boring communities. All Cottage Grove mail will be delivered from the new office. Assessors Revaluing City's Real Estate Les Matula and Everett Anderson of the Building Department are in the process of revaluing all real estate in Cottage Grove. The assessors have expressed gratitude to property owners for their cooperation in allowing entry and answering questions. The assessors also report cooperation from homeowners who are not home and receive a card asking them to phone the Building Department for an appointment to assess. On their rounds, Matula and Anderson have advised residents of safety regul- ations for sleeping quarters in basements. Many homeowners have complied with regulations by installing smoke detectors and fire escapes. Smoke detectors are available at a moderate cost from many retail outlets. • • • The Grey Cloud Island Reclamation Committee has been formed to study res. toration design and land use during and following the mining of gravel by the J. L. Shiely Co. on the portion of Grey Cloud Island located in Cottage Grove. The Shiely Co. is expected to request a mining permit from the city in the near future. The land already is zoned for ex- cavation but the city has the authority to determine how the land is to he restored. The committee is talking with individ- uals, groups and other public and private representatives about their goals and inter- ests in the development of the island and assessing its historical, commercial and public use value and potential. After completing its study, the commit. tee will recommend a land use concept for restoration of Grey Cloud Island that will be in the best interest of the general public and suggest guidelines and concerns for redevelopment that may apply during the mining process. The committee expects to complete its work by March 26 and have its recom. mendation available to the Planning Com- mission, which will review it and send it on to the city council. The committee's meet- ings are open to the public. A schedule is available at City Hall. The following are. on s ,,i on activities offered through the Community Eve) Eeboel Pmgrnm w provide eniertniarnent, information and skills, in a wide variety (It an' ," e, well as in opportunity for people in our community to ,,haze their esprsrfehcer, with others- R-, r yrsttstion i, not net stay, but please mark your calendar now to p ncctpate- The re u no charge for any of the following prorrion s. `I QUIT -Brock Robinson Monday, March 10 Would you like to stop smoking? Helpful suggestions andeneourngemeruorc bo offered by the American Cancer Society. Came and find out how you can and why you should help yourself. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Boom 164 PSH A YEAR IN liO17 d AFRICA - Artie Bell Monday, Match 17 Julie Bell, who returned from South Africa in Januiury, will share her slides, expe ne noes and opinions about her year. Julie slrent one year with a South African famfh; in Port Elisabeth, wht re -hr a l s, otte nded school- Her pre ventaton should be of interest to alt ages. 7:00 - 9:00 p -m. Room 154 P9H FNJ()Y &YF,Xl('O - M,. to Mrs- Harland Rowland Monday, Martin l4 Plnunim, It trip b 61rr,iu, C T.y, A,,,puleo arc tir other historic colorful places in Mesa((,? Come and t= n vide presentation on the ttr q:; you au: do and places you e an . isit. Better planning will help you enjoy your time in Medin to the failest 7:00 - 9.00 p.m. R,wm 154 PSPf Back- Packing the Trion. - Greg Hale 'Pueaday, April 1 t7ug will sharee. through chd(i, rjn ps air' equipment ehsplav, the expo rienar he- ind his father had in lmd oacking in, Paons last summer Find nut .more about this ( eat National P o k end Le un some back pas Icng slti0 >. 7:00 — 9:00 Rearm 116 PSH Mutsple -Slowd Bikes Ifow to Buy, Maintain & Bnjew Monday, April Lusun how to ciec0 a multrpk .peed !3, 5, & 10 speed) bike and how to maintain and kc ep than. bile in top condoh,a - Demonstration and discussions, C I u,4, Gr>w Pro Sportt -W — 9:00 p.xr.room 154 PSH VIMT'I't3E 7rilEB BIDE OF IHE WORLD Mr_ &Mrs Wes Sheep Mcncay, April 1.4 Tbie pn ntat on w, I La by It hA u It cluenni r Th it Lt ii,11 will cos a n wsswc your lint, gror of , imd t re d your Pe d e t rh tx,c¢,p for vonr pet. A lour nd xpl nation of the srahnlil hospital will be mctud(.x. 100- 9,N)p.m. ?ark Grove Pet IbegAtal PSPI FREE Cantu: Grey Cloud Island on Sunday. M, ✓ if at 1:30 p Learn more about toe t coloky and history: of Grey Cloud bland wlide urnoeing and enjoying the beauty of Spring. The tour will leave from Gory Cloud Park at 1 30 p.m. and shotdd conclude by 5 p m.. Bring you, own canoe and bt prepered Eor a ve ry Interestmg and enjoyable afternoon. If you need a canoe pli ase call the Evening nkhool Office. Mr. Tom BI 11 1:30 — 5:00 p.m. PREP. Grey Cloud Island Park Tours for adults with Judy Dutton General Information Plea regiAer for any or all of the following tours by oral or by cadinP 4a9 ,571, (A. 192. The tours are scheduled at different times, to read the information carefully. For further information, please call the Evoning School Offcc. Register early, as the tnurs do fill up quickly and only a lindted norther of poeple cnin be accorrtnodnted All touts must be paid Is It days prior to th, date of the toils. Wednesday, February 26 tiee "Brigadoon' at the C b,anhassen Pinner Theatre Leave Park Senior Ifigh aA 11: IF a.m.. return approximob ly 5:30 1) to Cost $11 00, hit haling tmcheon, 7hwsday, March '_0 Tour the MmneaC ,olis Grain Emh.age. hunch A the Plain Room, Minneapolis. Leave Park Senior With al 9:1,', , return approximately 1:30 p.m. (:oat G5.'35 Wednesda}'. April 30 Tour of the Mihne 1x,lin Art Institute, followed by lunch it the Fair Oaks Motor el, m L, Iii Park Senior High at 10:Ou ti m -, return :.30 p.m- Cost AL50 plus InnrheIt, Wednesday. Mao Id1 Luncl at the . -nba­ ,c,j,r Motor Hot I followed [IV a shah n, the Eloise Butler IN J(l Flow, r Gvude n Theodore Wirth Park_ The spring Bever, vnll he at theh height Isar Rik Senior High at 10:30 a m . return 3:00 p.m. Cost: y 50 plea lost h on Tr vet with the Wa ry Fe rl's to ku t_1s: and N a ft ,ilvric.. �,isit the P,, r r and Pt kill nnC Tahiti. - I tO 1 A :IO p -tn_ Room 154 PSH How to ( atch More Fist, Monday, April LI (, t re IA ter that apt mg 5 h )penint, by le onhic w ne rf thev are and how to wish 'em "h= pmgum , yresraum ty the Mrar"ota Departmeot of on , I Ili,,. tl , o'r :, a p6 if L, ,I w Hoodle .. C snoe - iUtr. d ='s C -rhrke Monday. April �F Urmepnp < todlimk trmr' =our h.tionp suit i1, d.e.,c nil cover Ili a p is of roe ,t - flie.,t. von ech u ,.ftrme_'1 e,e w otra',r 00f :eg, th?: use. ( the j,,,, j, .00 - £:30 or Fool PSH 8:30 - 10:00 ACTIVITY REGISTRATION 44 City of Cottage > u Ice A rena Spr S chedule S S pep i n 400 IF ' F 7 fS Cottage •i Park Recreation Department S p - ring a Pr ogram Director - Robert A. Lambert Cottage Grove City Hall 7516 80th Street South Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 459 -5535. Ext 40 Dear Resident: The continued growth of our Recreation Program is dependent upon community participation, suggestions, and qualified instructors. If you are interested in sharing your skills and hobbies with others, or if you have an idea for a new program, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 459 -5535. The Recreation Department is currently seeking people interested in working part -time in the following areas: Creative Dance Instruction Ceramics Instruction Water & Oil Painting Instruction Movement & Dance Instruction for Pre - school age youth Leatherwork Instruction Batik & Tie Dye Instruction Candle- making and other Creative Crafts Many of the programs axe in the planning stages and the availability of a qualified instructor is often the key to being able to offer these programs. Golf Clubs Needed The Recreation Department needs used golf clubs, so that it may offer golf instruction on the playgrounds during the summer. If you have any old clubs that you would like to donate to the Recreation Department, please leave them with the secretary at the City Hall. Thank you. S erely, Robert A. Lambert Director, Parks & Recreation Please read the description of the program you are interested in very carefully. Class time, location and registration fee may vary. 1. Register by mail or in person. Complete the registration form and mail to: City of Cottage Grove Park & Recreation Department Cottage Grove, MN 55016 2. Each class must have a minimum number of students to offer the course. In the event of insufficient registration, you will be notified prior to the first class session and your registration fee will he refunded or you may enroll in another class. 3. If the program fee is NIC (no charge), no registration is required. For additional information, please call Cottage Grove City Hall at 459 -5535. Registration Form Separate checks should be written for each class. Checks should be made payable to: City of Cottage Grove. Note: If additional registration forms axe needed, please use a plain piece of paper with required registration information. Tiny Tot Pr ogram Boys & Girls 4 & 5 Years. March 31 - May 23 Recreation Center Session I Mon. & Wed. 9:15 - 11:15 Session II Tues. & Fri. 9:15 - 11:15 This recreation program for 4 &,5 year olds will include active and passive games, storytelling, craft period, a snack time and several trips. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. At the time of registration, the parent must show proof that the child has had a physical examination within the previous six months, and that the child's immunizations are up to date. 8 weeks Limit 20 Fee $20.00 Karate for Kids Boys & Girls, Grades 4 - 30 March 16 - April 20 Recreation Center Sundays 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Lewis self defense, self control and gain physical fitness through this program. Taught by a Black Belt. 6 weeks. $6.00 Bicycle Safety Program The Police Department will work with the schools in conducting a bicycle safety awareness campaign. On a designated bicycle safety day, Police officers will conduct a bicycle safety assembly diring which time they will answer questions and disseminate information on bicycle safety. Bicycle Rodeo Boys & Girls Grades 1 - 6 May 19 -23 Cottage Grove Elementary Schools The Police Department will sponsor a bicycle rodeo at each of the elementary schools in conjunction with the Bicycle Safety Program. The tentative schedule for the school rodeo's is timing the week of May 19 - 23. Winners of each age group at each of the schools will meet at a City Championship Bike Rodeo held during the first week of the summer playground program. More detailed information on this program will be provided through a flyer later in the spring. Roller Skating Boys & Girls Grades 4 - 6 April 5 12:30 - 5: p.m. Wooddale Recreation Center Bus will leave Grove Elementary School at 12:15 p.m. and Hillside Elementary School at 12:30 p.m. Children will skate at Wooddale Recreation Center from 1:00 - 4:15 p.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. Register prior to April 3, by calling the City Hall. (Must have at least 20 children registered to offer this program). Limit 45 Fee:$1.25 Holiday o I ce Boys & Girls Grades 1 - 12 March 31 Cottage Grove Ice Arena 12`.30 - 3:30 p.m. Kids - spend your last day of Easter vacation skating at the new ice arena! No registration required. FREE Aclvlt Programs Belly Dancing Women - All Ages March 13 - May I Recreation Center 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. -- Thursdays Women will meet at the Recreation Center to learn belly dancing, a great form of exercise and fun. 8Sessions Limit 20 Fee: S8,00 rarK Mulls - H u nwmr cream This swim club is open to boys and girls from ages 6 and up who live in either SC Paul Park, Woodbury, Newport or Cottage Grove. Tryouts for this summer are in May. For more information about this swim club, call this area's local AAU representative, Mel Burdorf at 459 -1791. Stagedoir Theatre This group generally puts on at least one play per year. The membership fee is $1.00 per year, and puts you on the organization's mailing list. The mailing list notifies all members of up- coming plays, auditions, social gatherings, etc. Anyone interested in getting involved in this local theatre group should contact Denis Novak at 459 -9404. Jogging Club Organization Meeting Youths and Adults April 18:00 p.m. Cottage Grove City Hall There has been some interest expressed as to the possibility of forming a jogging dub in Cottage Grove; therefore, a meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 1975 at City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to get local joggers together to see if they want or feel there is a need for a Jogging Club. Community o- Sessi Education Program Spring SOUTH P .. • N COUNTY SCHOOLS Independent School District #833 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF MARCH 10,1975 PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 4, 1975 General Information The Community Evening Education Program has three objectives; 1. Hich School Credit Program: Courses . can lead toward high school .graduation requirements, and also preparation for the high school equivalency certificate. 2. Vocational Education: Courses concentrate on an occupational skill for employment or job improvement. Self- Improvement and Recreation Progran: Courses help develop your interests and competencies in an area of your personal interest as well as providing opportunities for many forms of recreation. Registration Please read the description of the course you are interested in very carefully. Class time, location and registration fees may vary. 1, Register by mail or in person. Complete the registration formand mail to: Evening School Office - Room 104 South Washington County Schools Park Senior High School 804080th. Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 2. Enclose your check with the application. Please write a separate check for each course registration. Make All Checks Payable to: Independent School District 833 3. You may also register in person in Room 104 at Park Senior High Schaal. For additional Information, please call the Vocational & Community Evening Education Program Office at Park Senior High School, 459 -5571 ext. 282, 292. Yom suggestions and ideas are greatly appreciated. If you would like to sponsor a class or join the faculty of the Evening School, please call Rod Hale, Director of Vocational Education and Community Evening Education Program. listed here to give an abbreviated overview of the recreational opportunities available throuth that program. Creative Arts and Hobbies; Artificial Flower Arranging - Beginning PSH 6 -8 P.M. Artificial Flower Arranging - Intermediate PSH 8 -10 p.m Black & White Photography PSH 7 -9 p.m Crochet- Beginning PSH 7 -9p.m. Crochet - Intermediate PSH 7 -9 p.m. Crochet - Advanced PSH 7 -9p.m. Kaleidoscope of Crafts Class PSH 7 -9 p.m. Lapidary PSH 7 -9p.m. Needlepoint PSH 7 -9 p.m. Quilling PSH 7 -9 p.m. Quilting PSH 7 -9p.m. Stained Glass PSH 7:30 -9:30 p.m. Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating PSH 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday $10.00 Thursday $10.00 Monday $10.00 Monday or Tuesday $10.00 Wednesday $10.00 Monday $10.00 Tuesday $7.00 Tuesday $10.00 Tuesday $8.00 Tuesday $7.00 Monday $13.00 Tuesday $10.00 Wednesday $7.00 Babies - Water Safty & Water Adjustment Friday 6:00 - 6:00 p.m. 6 me. to 18 me. 6:30 - 7:00 P.M. 18 me. to 3 yes. PSH pool Belly Dancing - Beginning Tuesday, PSH, Boat Skills 9 Seamanship Wednesday, PSH, Camping & Backpacking Thursday, PSH, 7 -9p.m. 7 -9p.m. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Karate - Self Defence for Law Officers Wednesday, PSH, 6 -8p.m. Physical Skill Development for Non - Athlete PSH 7 - 9 p.m. Slirmastics for Women Wednesday, PSH, 7 - 9 P.m. Tennis -- Beginning (Begins April 171 Thursday, PSH, 6:30 - -- 8:30 p.m. $6.00 $10.00 Free $7.00 $9.50 $3.00 $10.00 $10.00 a �t l'r,.e.,= €ht Tahv an ,,, csning to tvy one of the mast fu.�ninating, friendship -fihed act-x,ties o °r modem Duty hiaa is offer - (Rei-' ,ter A the troty) Fee. 81..06 per person per night. Women's Volk yball Adults September 19 - May 29 Armstrong School 7:00 9:30 D.M. - Thursdays Women rrs'et at Armstrong Gym to plan volleybag. FREE Couples Volleyball Adults Septernbert 18 - May 28 (rave School 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Wednesday The gym at Grove School is open for couples that wish to join others to play volleyball. FREE Men's Open Baskethall Adults September 23 - May 2fr Pine Hill School 7:00 - &:30 p.m. - Mondays Men are invited to play basketball at the open gym at Pine Rill_ FREE Senior Citizen dr - -hi The Recreation Center is opens to all Surior Citizens'Fia sday and Thmsday afternoons from 1:00 -- 5: p.ro. (First and third Tuosday is scheduled for the South Washington County Senior Citizens Club). Pool, table tennis, <heckecs, chess, cards, darts and cribbage are activities available at the Center. September -- June, Tuesday and Thursday. 1— 5:00 p.m. Fee: N/C Golf Lesr-om rig.;; S- 80 May 12 - June 4 Sec,vo it Ll2rulet Pa c 6 30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Session II Harthside Park 7:30 p.m. - 830 p.m. \londays and Wednesdays Per ents and children we e nc nun: geo to Icsrn the game of golf togrtherTtds o nurse is for be gumers of all age. =_ and will stress the basic stance and awing, proper golf etiquette and rules. Bring a 6 iron and staeral plastic practice balls. Lanit 18 8 Sessions Fe, : s7.00 for 1st member of fatuity, "x5.00 for every other member. Tennis instruction -- Begaudag teem & Adults clay e6 29 Hamlet Part. fermis '.:outs Paesdays and Thursdays 6:30 - 7.30 p.m Flu c woe: i- for beginner f :11 ages. Plea c bring a nao ket and two balls to the turst coal [ nil she we r Lurdt I6 8 Sr lions. Mee $7AG e 1,t narnbor of family, $5.00 for every other member '3'ETTWS lya4q Std IQ TP`)N ixa+rrrur' -doAv Peens and ado is May 6 - 29 Hamlet, perk, C an.c Court, Tuesday-n o I "hursd5ys 7::o0 5.30 p.m This cow ,,: i for those th.as fil the icc.,,c funoaonem,aN of term,:, surd %Bald like to it their tcchnicir(- >rd soakep es for th. rr,roe_ Limit 16 8 54,uons Fee $7.00 k hr fire raernbcr c( the Tmdy, $5.00 for ¢very other °rre.m ser. Citv Table Tons Tournurient Ages 10 and older 1100am 1:00p.m. April 5, 1976 Start Time Recreation Center 1:00 P. M. Satur av 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2:00p.m. Women 3: P.M. Age Group Start Thne 10 - -12 9:00a.m. 13 - -15 10:00a.ur. 16- 34 11:00 a.m. 35 &Older Noon Men 1100am 1:00p.m. Age Group Start Time 10— 12 1:00 P. M. 13 -15 2:00p.m. 16-- 34 3: P.M. 35 and Older 4: p.m. TROPMES for let and 2nd place ! — Lp.m Single Elimination Tournament 6:30 P.M. Entry Fees: $1.00 Fziday: Registration Deadline: March 14, 1975 1 -Oopm (Entry fee must accompany registration) fi:30 p.m Seminar on Aging - Succe R etirement The Recreation Department is presently hr the stages on a seminar dealing with aging and successful rthement. The purpose of this seminary would be to identify prog7ares available to those that are retired or are about to retire. If there are any triples that you would like to see covered in thia seminar, please contact the Recreation Department at 459 -5535. Watch the Bulletin and the Window on Education for further information on this seminar. J.O. Easter Egg Hunt Cottage Grove Hid, March 22, 1975 Pine 13511 School & Crestview Sehowl Saturday 10:00 a.m. The J C ,, will sensor their arsm d Laster Egg mat again this year. Watch the Bulletin for more detwicd information on this eve$. S kating l,essua: Fun & P Skating School a Vivi -Amrc Halters -- Directress Pahl St. Fakir — Instructor Gerry Saveno — lirstnutor Alan Weingarden - Lnstructur Rub Yukel — Instructor 'Pnesda,- 10:00 a.m — 12:00 p.m. Mothers &'Pots 4:00 p m. — 6:00 p.rn. All Levels Thursday: 10:00 a.m. -- 1,:00 p.m. Mothers and Tots Friday: 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. All Levels Saturday: 3:00 p.nr. -- 6:00 p.m All Level, (Public Skating Sessions after every skating lesson.) Registration Fee: $1.00 Lesson Rates: 41,:ssons — $10.00 11 sl. CLdldl 4 Lessens -- 59.00 )2nd Gould & e••very <:Fdid m e ftcr the first Scheduled Start: Febr =nay 15, 1975 Ecrollmenct: P bruary 1, MT, Public Skating — Waiter [Sours Monday. 1100am 1:00p.m. 4:30p m, R30 p.m. (Adult OnM Tuesday. 72:30 p m 2 30 Y.M. c d30 P.M. — 8:30 p.m. Wedne,day: LOU p..m. — Lp.m 6:30 P.M. Fziday: 11:008.$ 1 -Oopm fi:30 p.m 3:30 p i , (N Night Orilyl 4aturdav 12:30p.m !:301, in .9 6umea y: 6:30 p,m. -_. 8: O p. m. Adnuesion .Adults, 'e .'. ove S1 1, Students. Ii-'7 .,- C'hildrer l7 & uroc r .5:1 WflQW7 The last column was related to discus- sion of commercial expansion and the Park Bond Issue, which, as you know, passed by a 2 to 1 vote. The completion of the four parks will be a very welcome addition for the residents of Cottage Grove. Two facilities which you will be hearing much about in the coming months are cur- rently undergoing feasibility studies. These are a family ice center and an 18- hole municipal golf course. The first ques- tion, after how much will it cost, is who will pay for it? The topic of this column will be a brief discussion on the most pro- bable method of financing plus someback- ground on these projects. Gross revenue bonds are issued and backed by the good faith of the village to cover the cost of acquisition, construction and two years operating expenses for re- venue producing projects. The facility under consideration, such as the ice cen- ter in this case, is carefully studied to determine the amount of reasonable ex- pected revenue. Then the costs of the pro- ject, costs of financing and costs ofmain- tenance are weighed against expected re- venue. If these balance or show an expect- ed net profit, the project can proceed with- out burdening the taxpayer. As can be seen, rather than general tax monies being used, only those people who actually use the fa- cilities pay for them. The proposed ice center consists of a re- gulation-size hockey rink with seating for approximately 1,500 people and a second all- purpose studio rink to be used prin- Siubcemmittee Studies i Trail System A bicycle trail system for Cottage Grove is being studied by a. sub- committee of the Parks and Natural Resources Commission. The trail would be along existing roads which have limited traffic and would link points of interest and scenic areas in the vil- lage. The trail would be posted for bicy- cling and possibly a brochure including. maps would be available. About 30 miles of road within Cottage Grove is suitable for bicycling. The Washington County Parks and Re- creation Commission also is working to de- velop bicycle trails. The county group is considering an overall plan forthe county, linking parks and other interesting sites. cipally for open skating, figure skating classes and the like. The early revenue figures were obtained from several school districts, private groups and athletic as- sociations that have indicated a desire to use ice time if such a facility were built. These figures, which show a considerable net profit after all yearly expenses are paid, are currently being studied by the village professional fiscal agents. The municipal golf course is in a much earlier stage of study. However, it has been noted that there is no public 18 -hole regulation golf course in WashingtonCoun- ty. Both of these projects have been pro- posed to our Park Commission by Cottage Grove citizen groups. It is likely thatone will follow the other by at least a year ra- ther than both oceuring simultaneously. I would like to urge the citizens of Cot- tage Grove to contact any of the council- men or myself. Let us know your feelings pro or con on these projects. We are elected to serve your interests and only by personal contact can we determine the pulse of the community. The Army cargo truck pictured above was purchased by the Public Works De- partment and converted to a water truck. The department paid $400 for the truck and $100 for a used tank with a capacity of Crime Bureau Plans Survey The Cottage Grove Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau will conduct a residential survey for any homeowner to check such things as locks, windows and lighting and provide information on secu- rity changes. There is no charge for this survey and all information is kept confidential. The Crime Prevention Bureau only will make recommendations to the homeowner in a written report. The free residential survey can be set up . at the homeowners convenience by phon- ing Lt. Chuck McGuire of the Crime Pre - vential Bureau at 459 -3331, extention 46. The FBI reports for 1972 indicates that a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every li seconds. Any group or organizationthatwisliesto have the Crime Prevention Bureau conduct a program on home burglary prevention with an informational film entitles "Invi- tations to Burglars" and a presentation of local burglary problems should call Lt. McGuire. In Emergencies: o — Ambulance, i 2,000 gallons. The vehicle is used to clean streets, flush sewers and terminal manholes and water the 600 trees planted by the village last fall. 1 • • Water F me • !• Fall Hookup Drilling for Cottage Grove's sixth water well has been .completed and the well will be hooked up to the village water supply this fall. The new well, located at 81st and Foot- hill, is 425 feet deep and produces 1,000 gallons of water per minute. The project costed about $70,000. Last year 444,000,000 gallons of water were pumped in the village. As of July 1, 214,000,000 gallons hadbeenpumped, about 23,000,000 ahead of the same date in 1972. Cottage Grove has about 76 milesofwater and sewer lines. Local water is tested daily. GeorgeAn- derson of the Public Works Department picks up water samples every day from the outside faucets of homes in the com- munity and runs them through test to de- termine the flouride and chlorine content. The correct ratio is 1.2 parts flourideper million and .5 parts chlorine per million. Sixteen times a month a sampleistaken to check for bacteria in the water supply. In addition to testing water, Anderson also handles thewaterservice depart mcut, answering about six calls per day. Fred Ihrig and Floyd Johnson also are employed by the water department and are responsible for maintainance of distribu- tion and sewer lines and the pumping sta- tion. All sewer and water system operators are certified by the state Board of Health. Johnson and Anderson are Class D oper- ators, Ihrig is a Class C operator and Pub- lie Works Director Carl Carlson is a Class B operator. Post Soug Police Chief Robert Oszman has re- commended to the Village Council estab- lishment of the position of community ser- vice officer for 1974. Community service officers would han- dle many routine activites now performed by police officers, allowing more time for incidents involving serious crimes, ordi- nance violations, traffic enforcement and accident investigations. Oszman said the new officers would be hired in two categories. Grade I officers would meet the same minimum require- ments as police officers and would take test and physicals. These officers would be considered potential police officers, providing a feeder system for the police department. Grade II officers would not be eligible for the regular police force and minimum requirements and examinations would be different. The new employees would be uniformed but not armed. Chief Oszman expects the _positions to be most appealing to persons in the 18 -21 years age range because it would provide a stepping stone to a police career. Osz- man also believes the job could be com- bined conveniently with attending college classes. The proposal for service officers calls for atwo -week training course conducted by the village staff and Police Department. Also suggested is an emergency medical technician course which would teach the new officers to assist on ambulance runs. Police •' A ccept Applications From Women Cottage Grove Police Department is taking applications from women who wish to serve in the local police reserve. Ten women will be selected to join the present reserve force of 20 men. Appli- cants must be at least 18 years of age. Police reserves receive no pay but are provided with uniforms and training in po- lice work. Chief Robert Oszman expects to usethe women primarily in the area of communi- cations, but also in patrol cars and for traffic direction. They will be familiariz- ed with operation ofthecomputer terminal and trained in ambulance techniques, fin- gerprinting and dusting for fingerprints. Police reservists generally work in their own area of interest and whenever they have available time. Members of the reserve are trained ambulance attendants and often direct traffic for Local events that attract Large crowds. A total of 3,400 hours of service has been volunteered by the reserve during the first six months of 1973. Thisamounts to about 30 hours per month for each man. Persons interested in joining the police reserve may obtain applications at police headquarters or phone for further infor- mation. roject Park Buys Equipment Play Armstrong School playground has anew set of playground equipment thanks to a donation of $2,992 made to the Village by Project Park. Much of the sum was donatedtothe Pro- ject Park trust fund by the Winterfest Com- mittee, the amount representing the pro- fit from the annual winter celebration. Contributions also were received from private and professional sources. The goal of Project Park is to raise funds to equip all neighborhood play- grounds. The Project Park Advisory Board is made up of representatives of several local organizations. Ella Van,who represents Mrs. Jaycees, is chairman this year. Mrs. Jaycees administer the trust fund. George Anderson Tests Local Water