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r participation in National Night Out. In 2008, 49 neighborhoods held celebrations, and our city also boasts 74 Neighborhood Crime Watch groups. In 2008 the police department, with the Centennial Fire District and the YMCA, held the first annual safety fair for seniors, with 85 seniors participating. On the second Thursday of each month, the police hold free educational seminars on such topics as identity theft, interne safety, and adult drug awareness. The police department also started a Community Emergency Response Team program to train citizens to assist others in the absence of emergency responders. 39 Lino Lakes residents are now trained to respond in the case of a major disastrous event. Our public works crews are often seen in the trenches, literally, repairing failing catch basins or renovating park buildings, repairing street signs, patching roads, snowplowing, planting trees. New emergency generators were installed at three lift stations last year. The recreation division processed more than 3,000 registrations in 2008, from summer playground tq football and soccer. If you are new to the city, check out the many special events offered through our parks and rec division. These events may become a new tradition in your family as they have in many families in Lino Lakes. With a population of about 20,000, Lino Lakes isn't a large city by most standards. But to the people who call Lino Lakes home, it's the most important place in the world. Stay informed about what is happening in your city through the city website and newsletter, cable tv, and the local papers. Maybe you don't have time to participate in local government, but you decide to become better educated on how to mitigate stormwater runoff on your property. Maybe committees aren't your thing, but you might enjoy helping the police department by being a part of the parks patrol program when you are using a trail. Each of these actions is appreciated by your fellow citizens. They help save the city money and raise our quality of life. I want to thank all of you who participate in any way to keep Lino Lakes a great place to live.