Matt Silver

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Memorial Day weekend is here

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend and if you take a look at the middle of this edition of the County Press you will see two pages of Memorial Day events held by local Veterans around the county. They take time out of their busy schedules to hold Memorial Day services for you and me. Almost every cemetery has a service so you can attend, at a time that’s convenient for you. This is our chance to remember those family members, friends and community members that have given their lives for our great country and the very least we can do is come out and show our respect. The services are usually quite quick because they have so many to perform during the day. I will see you out there.
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Stacy hears patrol activity report; town hall damaged with flooding

Stacy City Council met May 13 for a regular meeting. Mayor Mark Utecht was absent. Council member Dennis Thieling was acting Mayor.
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Shafer citizens share nuisance concerns with council

Shafer City Council held a regular meeting May 6. All members were present.
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These are not the Wolves I knew

I am so old that I can honestly say I attended the very first Minnesota Timberwolves game in the good old Metrodome. You know how over time our memories kind of embellish events and usually for the better? Like, how I used to be so handsome the girls were knocking down my door in the late 80’s....Well let me tell you my memory of the Timberwolves playing in the dome is awful. It was a dark dungeon and our seats were so far away that the players looked like ants (not Anthony Edwards). So I have seen a LOT of Wolves games in my life - a LOT of terrible basketball being played. And to watch this team (and last year’s) feels like a dream. Granted I watch from the confines of my couch now. The level of basketball we are seeing is something the Minnesota sports fan is not used to viewing. I couldn’t care less if they don’t make the finals, the fact we get to watch competitive basketball is worth it to me.
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Wishing mothers a wonderful day

This is the weekend we celebrate our mothers. Mother’s Day. While many say it is a made up holiday, but still offers something special. It’s a chance to tell our mothers and our children’s mothers how much they mean to us. It’s a chance to say thank you for your undeniable love and constant support. My wife and I have both lost our mothers, as many of you have I am sure. But I still make a point of showing my gratitude for her raising two great kids despite having me as a father. I hope you get a chance to spend time with your mom this weekend and let her know how much she means.
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Lots of things to do this weekend

This weekend Mark and the crew at AAA Recycling will hold their first recycling event. The event runs Saturday from 8am to 2pm in the lower parking lot of Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City. This is your chance to get rid of clutter that has been bugging you all winter. There is a small charge for most stuff and we have an ad on page six listing what items are accepted. They do accept cash, checks and even Venmo. If I could make a suggestion, get there early. The lines tend to get longer as the day progresses.
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Shafer City Council discusses second addition to Shafer Meadows

Shafer City Council held a regular meeting April 15. All members were present.
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Thank you for reading today

Last week we mailed out our blue renewal cards. I know that many of you have taken advantage of our early renewal coupon we ran for a month. If you have renewed already, you do not have to call us, I am sure the card and your payment just crossed paths in the night at the USPS. If you have not renewed, we have made it easy for you to do so. Simply send in your payment along with the blue card and we will make sure you don’t miss a single week of the Chisago County Press.
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Happy Easter to your families

Thanks so much to Doris and all of her awesome helpers who once again put on a great Easter egg hunt last Saturday. You never know what weather we will have for the hunt (we have had snow and even a driving rain) so Saturday’s good weather was awesome.
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Center City council accepts Rotary kiosk, and bike trail donations

Center City Council held a regular meeting April 1. All members were present. The meeting began with Chris DuBose addressing the council as a Rotary representative. DuBose told the council Rotary has designated the future Swedish Immigrant Trailhead in Center City as a beneficiary of funds. DuBose suggested the Rotary might fund a kiosk like other trailheads such as Taylors Falls. The council thanked the Rotary for their generous donation.

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