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THERAPEUTIC ICULTU
<br /> The Ramsey ../4iost J on of in
<br /> Th~, Novembet~ 9, 11995, at 7:~at the l: ....
<br />Landscape Arboretum, on ~ ............
<br />RarnseyMunicipJCenter' \ 7w t/b~plan ~o~bel ii OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
<br /> Ms. I_.arson will speak,~ ts can rig. Come .....
<br /> about how t e s, So WS, or =y
<br />or how working with plants ~ nourish your spirit. ~i}i [ ~ne ~.An. or.~. ~unjo ,s i{i! schedules, and City
<br /> ~Hall caI149'~ ~41n Mnnrt=vthr. Fridnv R-t30 ~5/ me ~ny or ~carnseys Council
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<br /> published in the Anoka
<br />to 5:00.
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<br /> For more information, calI !he Ramsey Shademakers at 241-9229. ~3[ is..published each ~: Un~n as required by
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<br /> NEIGHBORHOODARBORETUM
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<br />AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
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<br /> The f~t phase of park development is being completed at three-year-old
<br />Emerald Pond Park. The Park has the usual amenities such as a softball field and
<br />soccer field, and currently boasts the most elaborate play structure in the City.
<br />The Park is somewhat unique in that it is nearly surrounded by wamr. In fact, the
<br />City just completed a 35-foot bridge to an ~island~ that will be developed for
<br />picnicking. There are, of course, other attractions in the park such as Karnsey
<br />Garden Club's flower bed at the entrance, or the gazebo near the playground.
<br />Because the above improvements required a significant amount of the Park's
<br />budget, there was note great deal left for trees and landscaping. To make up for
<br />that, the Garden Club assisted with the flower bed and entry landscape, and the
<br />City was successful in applying for a $5,000 Small Business Administration
<br />grant The grant, in part, provided for some boulevard trees and over 59 new trees
<br />in the Park. The neighborhood arboretum concept provid~ r/:sidents the
<br />opportunity to view, first-hand, the different treecharacteristics. Approximately
<br />45 uncommon trees have placards at their base to aid in identification. Most of
<br />the trees are 6-I0 feet in height, but vAth care they will soon become specimens
<br />to admire. One tree, valued mS I89, has already been destroyed by vandals. The
<br />average cost of the trees was $1 I5, with the Ginkgo at $296, the Tamaracks and
<br />Catalpas at $268 and $230, respectively. Given favorable response, the arbore-
<br />tum theme may be continued with additional plantings, including shrubs and
<br />flowers.
<br /> During the next few months, the Park Commission will be reviewing
<br />Emerald Pond Park to determine phase two development priorities. There are
<br />park dedication funds available for the park resulting from new housing in the
<br />park d/strict
<br /> Your input on the park is valued. If possible, place your thoughts and
<br />recommendations in writing, addressed to thePark and Recreation Commission
<br />at City Hail. For additional information on the Park, call Mark Boos, Parks/
<br />Utilities Supervisor, at 427-1410. The Emerald Pond Park is located north of
<br />County Road #116 at 6000 - 142nd Avenue N.W.
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<br />Sample of one of the
<br />newly planted trees and
<br />identification pladard,
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<br /> RUM RIVER WATER
<br />ELEVATION TO BE LOWERED
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<br /> The Rum River dam in Anoka influences the water
<br /> elevation along the fiver upstream to the Boy Scout
<br /> Camp. Each year, the City. of Anoka removes boards on
<br /> the dam during the last week of October. The removal of~
<br /> the boards protects them from damage daring the spring
<br /> ice out. This resul~ in the lowering of theriver elevation
<br /> by up to three fee~ Property owner, along the river!
<br /> should be aware of this and take whatever measures are
<br /> necessary to prevent inconveniences caused by the
<br /> elevation change. The water level will be returned to theffi
<br /> higher elevation next spring as soon as river flow
<br /> conditions allow reinstallation of the boards. Genezally
<br /> this tx:cum around the end of MAS'.
<br /> The City of Anoka requests that residents along
<br />fi vet refrain from disposing of trees, tree Iknbs or ~ahrub
<br />into the river. These materials catch on the darn and are
<br />difficult to remove. Also the lowered water level allowsl
<br />residents along the fiver to clean the exposed banks
<br />debris such as old tir~, tin cans, and bottles. Both the:
<br />Cities of Anoka and Ramsey appreciate yom1
<br />cooperation in maintaining the Rum River.
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<br /> RAMSEY WOMEN OFTODAY
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<br /> The Ramsey Women of Today have an exciting
<br />calendar of events planned that will provide community._
<br />service as well as a lot of fun! It's a great way to help yoar~[
<br />community and make new friends at the same time.
<br /> During September and October, we will be making
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<br />children's I.D. bracelets available for purchase, host a[~
<br />fashion Show and members.hip night, have a one-
<br />birthday party, and host the district meeting for Women
<br />of Today District 13.
<br /> Please join us at oar next meetings on Monday~
<br />September 25 th, and Monday, October 23rd, both at 7:00
<br />p.m. The locations of the meetings are still to be
<br />determined. If you would'like more information
<br />where the meetings are going to be held or mot
<br />information about the Ramsey Women o f Ttx:lay, please
<br />con tact Alena Hunter at 422-0663 or Jennifer Asm usser~
<br />at 422-8593.
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