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Pruning apple trees
As so often happens, a call from a gardener prompts my next article.
Cooking for one, two or three
Are you a single person, widow, widower, or a couple whose children have left the nest?
What a great weekend for a celebration, thanks to all the committee members
This year's Celebration of the Lakes was in a word, amazing.
Beer commerical contest is opportunity to tap into his film making passion
It may take Erik Johnson years, but for now his dream of making a name in the film-making industry is on the upswing thanks to a Minnesota beer that few people would equate with the arts scene.
Warm up to winter and enjoy
As you know for the next three days a lot of us will be taking part in our annual "Celebration of the Lakes."
Controlling spruce diseases
In an earlier article I wrote that if you are planning to plant conifers, Colorado blue spruce, is not the best option.
Grab your parka, fishing poles, running shoes, camera, skates, and your golf clubs
After such miserable weather last weekend, Mother Nature has rebounded nicely, and all signs point to a great weekend for the Celebration of the Lakes.
Giving back was all 'part of the plan' for 2010 Ambassador's retirement years
Each year, as part of the Celebration of the Lakes festivities, the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce selects a Community Ambassador
That famous area luncheon meat: Spam
Recently I received a phone call from a lady who asked if I had any recipes using the luncheon meat that comes in a rectangle-shaped little can.
Colorado Blue Spruce not the best choice
I haven't completely researched it, but I believe the Haralson apple was developed in the 1930's.
How about a nice round of golf...on the lake, help with the Haiti earthquake relief
Have you started to make your plans for next weekend's festivities? Celebration of the Lakes is just one weekend away, and from all accounts, the weather is looking good.
Ojiketa fees, reservation plan put into place
Come this summer you'll be able to sleep in a cabin at Camp Ojiketa or reserve the whole darn ensemble of buildings if you want, under a new fee schedule adopted by the city.
Pick up your Celebration of the Lakes buttons now
Just released the 2010 Celebration of the Lakes buttons, on sale now at area retailers.
County Board to accept advisory group's review on-schedule, early Feb.
At the end of a five-hour special meeting Jan. 13, the Chisago County Board barely re-affirmed that its appointed power plant development agreement advisory group will report to the county commissioners soon.
