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opportunity to rally around students and know that those dollars will directly benefi t students that are longing to be a part of something,” Dietz said. “We want to make sure that we build this sense of belonging and purpose in what they do within our system, whether it's the with the YMCA or within the school district.” The Angel Fund gives all students in middle school and high school an opportunity to participate in activities and sports offered through the schools and community education.

YMCA Executive Director Andrew Hoffman, who is also a Rotary member, said the proceeds raised for the YMCA will be put toward the nearly $200,000 the organization provides in fi nancial assistance to families each year.

“It helps provide access so more members of our community can be a part of the YMCA and its programs,” Hoffman explained. “This is really helping us strengthen the foundation of our community.The school district and the YMCA are some of those pillars that can really help bring people together.” In addition to its goal to raise funds for area youth, the Rotary is hopeful the event will encourage more community members to get involved in Rotary and spread its message of “service above self.”

Tickets for Chain of Giving are $50 per person, which includes casino games, bingo, community games and two drink tickets. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the District Offi ce or YMCA, from a Rotary member or online at chainofl akesrotary.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

SUBMITTED The Chain at Lakes Rotary will host its 9th annual Chain of Giving event March 21 at Infinite Campus.

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1. Census Man, AKA Circle Pines City Councilman Dean Goldberg, recently visited Golden Lake Elementary to talk about the importance of being counted for the 2020 Census. — Submitted 2. The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) often interacts with people in crisis. At times, the best offi cers can do is be present, offer a sympathetic ear or utter a kind word. However, thanks to the Centennial Elementary School’s Kids Club, offi cers can now offer the soothing comfort of a homemade fl eece tie blanket. When your world temporarily ceases to make sense, a soft blanket to clutch can be a beacon of sunlight in the midst of a storm. — Submitted 3. Students in Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Davis’s third grade classes at

Centennial Elementary worked with Mrs. Robinson’s high school world literature class to research an invention that makes our lives easier today. Over the next week, the third graders will turn that research into a timeline on poster paper. The third graders will then code Dash robots to walk along their timeline while stopping at each date to read the fi rst line. Students will travel to classrooms to share their presentations once they are completed. — Submitted

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Creek North Regional Trail the second-most used trail system in Anoka County, right behind the Rice Creek West Regional Trail, which picks up in the city of Fridley and runs to the Mississippi River.

“It is a very heavily used trail, so we suspect that one of the major benefi ts (of the connection) will be for multimodal commuting purposes,” said Anoka County Parks Director Jeff Perry. “People that want to bike to and from work, school or community events, they will use that missing link as a valuable trail resource for transportation.”

Option A would take users out of the park reserve, while Options B, C and D would remain within the park reserve. Option A would require an on-street bike lane on East Golden Lake Road, connect to the existing gravel trail at City Hall Park, traverse through Tamarack Park and continue on an on-street bike lane on Hillcrest Lane. It would also be the cheapest option.

Option B would require an on-street bike lane on West Golden Lake Road, tie into the parking lot at East Golden Lake Road and require two bridges and one boardwalk. Option C would be completely off-road, traverse closer to the creek and require two bridges and two boardwalks. Option D, likely the most costly, would also traverse closer to the creek, require two bridges and two boardwalks. It is the most remote option.

The City Council did not like Option A due to safety concerns of the trail on the roadway. The council also had concerns about B, which runs along the road and near the school, and wanted the school to weigh in on that option. Council members favored Options C and D.

“By far, D is my favorite. The way I look at it, is we have got a lot of natural resources around here because of the creek, the woods, the wetlands. When folks are jumping on a bike, the last thing they want to see is houses, they want to get out into nature. (Option) D is the one which maximizes that opportunity,” Councilman Matt Percy said. He pointed out an example of the boardwalk near Rice Lake Elementary in Lino Lakes.

“It is a fantastic walk or bike ride. The city could have decided to save some money and run it up West Shadow Lake Road instead. It would have been a totally different experience, and I think they would have shorted themselves if they did that,” he said. “I want to make sure the same thought process goes into this. I think the most wilderness we can get out on this trail, the better off we are going to be.”

Councilman Dean Goldberg said he would be okay with Options B, C and D, but it would depend on cost, which the county has not addressed yet. City Administrator Patrick Antonen said when it is all said and done, it will likely be a $4 million to $5 million trail.

“This is a great project. We are in support of the county on this. Everyone is working together to really have something nice for the community,” Antonen said. “Once it is done, it is going to be an awesome trail going through the wetlands, trees and prairie areas.” Rep. Linda Runbeck (District 38A) is an avid supporter of the connection and has agreed to author a bill (HF 4078) that would request funding for the design and engineering costs of the project. While the bill requests $4.5 million from the state bonding package, Runbeck said she is hopeful to secure the initial $1 million this year since there are other trails already in the cue for funding such as the Lake Links trail in White Bear Lake. The second chunk of funding may have to wait until next year, she explained.

“The trail and probably a boardwalk through Circle Pines is through land that is undeveloped and has largely been home to deer, eagles and other wildlife. The trail's pristine beauty will allow bikers and hikers to enjoy traveling along the creek's edge, which is natural and undeveloped,” she said. “For people who love the northern suburbs for their openness, clean air and proximity to virtually undisturbed nature, this trail will be a tremendous asset. I'm thrilled about what's to come for the folks in our area.”

For now, the county will continue to gather feedback from the public and various user groups through a variety of measures, including open houses, pop-up events and an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/ RiceCreekRT.

Perry explained after the input is gathered, the county will need to get a resolution of support from the city. The item will then be passed on to the county parks committee, which would then give a recommendation to the county board. If approved by the board, it would then need approval from the Metropolitan Council. Blaska said the hope is to have this whole process wrapped up by the end of 2020.

“It's quite a process. There are a lot of stakeholders that have a voice in this,” Perry said. “That's why we are here; we want to make sure, fi rst and foremost,

SUBMITTED This map depicts the four options Anoka County is currently considering for the missing link of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. The county is in the process of gathering feedback from the public on which options it should further pursue.

that we are listening to the public and what their needs are and then bringing it through the formal policy process.”

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com. Share your opinion: Weigh in on which option you would like to see the county pursue online at surveymonkey.com/r/RiceCreekRT

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