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2 February ShoreReportlid :iTiTi Become a Shorewood Election ity of Shorewood is recruiting election judges for the 2018 elections. Judges are temporary, paid employees of local election officials trained to handle all aspects of voting at the polling place. Judges will be needed for the primary election in August and the general election in November. Judges are not required to work both elections. Student election judges, age 16 -17, are also encouraged to apply. For student information, see the city website under Elections. Being an election judge can be both interesting and rewarding. Positions are paid, training is provided, and you can learn about how the election process works. To be an election judge you must: • Be eligible to vote • Be able to read, write and speak English Minnesota Caucuses NOTE. The February planning commission meeting will be held February 20 to eliminate interference with 2018 Caucus meetings. Precinct caucuses are meetings organized by Minnesota's political parties. It is the first step for the party to select candidates and choose the party's goals and values (called the party platform). This year, caucuses for the major and some minor parties are being held Tuesday, February 6, 7 p.m.. To find out where your caucus is located, use the caucus finder tool (found on the city website), or contact your political party. Precinct caucuses are open to the public. But in order to vote, offer resolutions, or become a delegate, you must: • Be eligible to vote in the fall election. • Live in the precinct. • Be in general agreementwith the principles of the political party (Minnesota does not have an official party registration process). Judge Attend a required training session Declare your party affiliation (state law requires this to make sure that no more than half of the election judges at a polling place are from any one party) The following are not eligible: • A spouse, parent, child or sibling of another election judge at the same polling place • A candidate in the election • A person domiciled with a candidate on the ballot To apply for a Shorewood position, please go to the city webiste under Elections to fill out an online application, fill an application out in person at city hall, or call the city at 952.960.7900 to get additional information. February 6 What happens at the caucus? 1.Elect precinct officers who work to organize political activities in the precinct. 2. Discuss issues and ideas for the party to support. 3.Vote for the person you want the party to support for governor or president. 4 Elect delegates to represent your precinct at upcoming political conventions that are held during an election year. Minnesota's major political parties hold caucuses at least every statewide election year. Other political parties may also choose to hold caucuses. Additional information may be found under Elections on the city website. k ; F, Reduce Waste en considering the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), reducing your waste in the first place before reusing and recycling is the most important step you can take to being more environmentally friendly. But unfortunately, it's often the hardest one to accomplish. Although it does take some self - control and planning, it can be done. A good first step toward lowering your waste is refusing items you don't need. Consider the costs of free "Freebies," "swag," or "giveaways" are usually small, innocent items given to you at a fair, conference, event, or in daily life. It's typically something used for promoting a business or as a reward. Maybe you spun the wheel and won a pair of sunglasses. Or you got a towel at the sports game to cheer on your team. Accepted without much City Photo Cc how us what you love about the Shorewood community! We are looking for photos that show off the splendor of living in Shorewood. Submit photos in the following five categories: • People of Shorewood • Pets and Wildlife • Events and Activities • Fall Splendor • Winter Wonderland Winners in each category will have their photos framed and displayed at City Hall and will each receive a framed print. Submissions will be accepted through February 16, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Voting will take place between February 19 and February 23, 2018, Winners will be announced on February 28, 2018. Recycling Weeks for February 2018 All recycling must be curbside no later than 7 a.m. on recycling day. Mainland resi- dents recycle February 7 and 21; Islands recycle February 8 and 22. Report misses: 952.941.5174 No delay for Presidents' Day holiday in February. by Rethinking thought, these items add to clutter in your home and are most likely thrown in the trash before long. Learning to refust Think of some of the items you've been handed or picked up lately. • Pens and pencils • Toys and trinkets (key chains, frisbees, stress balls, cell phone accessories) • Reusable bags or water bottles (Are they high quality? Do you really need another one ?) • T- shirts and handkerchiefs • Flyers or handouts Sometimes you take these items with good intentions to use them. Other times you don't even want them. Even if you can recycle or compost your freebie, it doesn't make sense to accept it just to throw it out! Refusing soon -to -be waste intest. Show us 2017 -2018 Shorewood Photo Contest Rules and C;i iirlalinac• • Entrants must live, work, or attend school in Shorewood • Photos must be taken in Shorewood between September 1, 2017 and February 16, 2018. • Each photo entry must include photographer's name, address, phone number, and email address; age (if under 18); intended category and title of the photo • Photo submissions with professional logos or watermarks will not be considered • Photos must be submitted to cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us. Files must be less than 2 MB Freebies requires a mindset shift — try to think ahead instead of just in the moment. Ask yourself these questions when presented with a freebie: • Is it useful? Will I actually use it? • Will I still want this in a month or two? Will it last that long? • Will I regret it if I don't take this? If the answer is no to any of these questions, respond with a "no thank you!" and keep on moving. You won't hurt anyone's feelings. If the swag is prepared for you in advance, like a race bag, consider emailing the event organizers to let them know you'd like an option next time. Make a habit of acting on your values. Being intentional about what you consume is a part of living a lower -waste lifestyle, and learning to say "no" is an important step. Shorewood! in size to be considered • Participants must have permission from any persons pictured in the photo to use that photo and permission of a parent in case of minors — Subject permissions must be obtained before submitting photos • Once submitted, entrants grant reproduction rights (both print and digital) to the City of Shorewood • Each person may submit up to five photos For additional information contact Julie Moore jmoore@ ci.shorewood.mn.us or Sandie Thone sthone @ci.shorewood. mn.us or call 952.960.7900. Arctic Fever 2018 We achieved our goal! The " cold weather did not keep�' everyone inside during our very cold Arctic Fever weekend! Great job getting outside! Friday photo booth pictures are online at https: // flic.kr /s /aHskrkhTRv. ;. Southshore Center Events 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, 55331; 952.474.7635; www.southshore- center.org Adult Programs Toastmasters Thursdays, 12 -1 p.m.; Ages: All If you have wondered what Toastmasters is all about, or used to be in a group and are looking for a local group to join, a Toastmasters group is now at Southshore Center weekly. Everyone can benefit from tips on public speaking. Do not miss out on this fun opportunity. Stop by any Thursday to check it out. Happy Feet Monday, February 19 (center is closed except by appointment, 763.560.5136) Age: 55+ Third Monday of each month. Clients who regularly receive nursing foot care express an increased sense of comfort and well- being. The health and appearance of the feet are restored so that the client may once again participate in improved daily living. Care includes foot soak, foot massage, care for corns, calluses or problem nails. Make your appointment today, and take care of your feet! Fitness Class Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. $6 per class or purchase a discount package with monthly sign up at class; Ages: 55+ This program, designed for active adults, uses low impact exercises to get your heart pumping! Exercises can be adapted for all levels of fitness and physical ability. Call the center, 952.474.7635, with questions. Busy Bee Quilters Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. -12 p.m.; Ages: All Have a great time sharing personal quilt projects, helping each other, and making various service projects. Currently the group is working on mittens, hats and scarves for Caring and Sharing Hands. Donations of polar fleece, flannel, and cotton fabrics are being accepted. For more information, call Linda, 952.475.1430. No RSVP necessary. Woodcarving Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ages: All Have you thought of woodcarving as a hobby or already carve? Stop in and join this community of carvers. Learn how or carve and share your knowledge. No fees or sign up necessary. Knitting Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Ages: All Open to all interested in the needle arts. All levels of expertise welcome. Bring your favorite pattern to share and learn great tips from fellow knitters! No RSVP necessary. Beading Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All No experience needed for this fun group. An instructor is available if you are new to beading. Supplies available, or bring your own. For more information contact Linda, 952.475.1430. No RSVP necessary. Mahjong Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All Mahjong is a tile -based game which originated in China. It requires tactics, observation, memory, teamwork and is generally played with four players. Join a table each week for a fun and challenging game. Instruction is available. Walk -ins welcome. Bridge Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Ages: All Love the game of bridge? Want to join a table, or improve your skill? Call the center to reserve a spot for weekly games, 952.474.7635. Dementia Support Group Friday, February 2 and 16 9 -10 a.m.; Ages: All First and third Fridays monthly If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, or someone close to you is suffering from dementia and you could use some support, meet with other concerned caregivers at Southshore Center. Learn from each other on ways to be a better caregiver, as well as how to better take care of yourself. For more information call Jane at 952.474.4673, or Joanne, 952.474.6022. No RSVP necessary to attend. Southshore Center is closed, Monday, February 19 for Presidents' Day. See the insert for registration and information on the 8th Annual Spring Garden Fair, Saturday, March 101 City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Try Windsource to Energize PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #30681 W ndsource@ is a program that allows customers to pay a little extra every month to get some or all of their energy from renewable resources. Your Windsource subscription is added right to your Xcel Energy bill, making it easy to go green. To Get Started 1. Sign up today with Xcel energy at https : / /tinyurl.com /CleanShorewood. 2. Choose how much you want: one 100 kilowatt -hour block of renewable energy is enough to power all the lights in a typical home per month. (Lighting Calculation: Based on home with 42 light sockets, using a mix of CFLs, LEDs and incandescent bulbs) 1- 800 - 895 -4999, or email, windsource @xcelenergy.com. 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