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Winter Crime Prevention <br />Library Focus: Free <br />“Winter Reads” Program <br /> Tips on how to stay safe during the winter, particu- <br />larly during the holiday season. <br /> Have you been thinking of getting back into reading <br />• Turn your outside lights on EVERY night! <br />now that the holidays are over and colder times have come? <br />Outdoor lighting is one of the least expensive <br />To jumpstart your batteries for books, join Anoka County <br />forms of security you can invest in. It costs you <br />Library’s free “Winter Reads” program for adults in January <br />pennies a day to leave your outside lights on <br />and February. <br />every night. Burglars are more likely to avoid <br /> Participants receive special bookmarks, along with short <br />well-lit neighborhoods. <br />• Ensure that your windows and doors are locked. <br />Completed reviews then become tips about books for library <br />Keep all sheds, garages and gates locked at all <br />users, as well as entries into drawings for prizes. With no <br />times. <br />limit to the number of entries, each added review expands <br />• Security alarms can also deter undesirables. <br />your chances of winning. With the greatly expanded eBook <br />Even the “appearance” of a security system can <br />and eAudio collections in cloudLibrary, you won’t even need <br />alarm is to be audible and scare people away. It <br />winter. <br />doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to a call <br /> <br />Kling (Saturday, January 21, 1:00-2:00 pm, Rum River <br />• Lights that are activated by movement are great <br />Library), Brian Freeman (Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-7:30 <br />for the back and sides of your home. Make sure <br />pm, Northtown Library), and Allen Eskens (Saturday, Febru- <br />they are installed well above normal height so <br />ary 18, 1:00-2:00 pm, Circle Pines City Hall). For more on <br />they cannot be easily reached and dismantled by <br />“Winter Reads” and other activities—including the Library <br />a prowler. <br />Mini Golf event on Saturday, March 11, 2017—please <br />• If you are expecting a package make sure some- <br />contact Rum River Library, 4201 6th Ave. NW, Anoka, 763- <br />one is there when it is delivered or ask a neigh- <br />576-4695, or anokacountylibrary.org. <br />bor to take it in – don’t leave it on the door step. <br />• Don’t open your door to unexpected callers – <br />Free Car Seat Inspections <br />door chain. <br />• Don’t leave hidden keys. Use a lock box if nec- <br /> <br />essary. <br />throughout the year for Anoka County residents to have <br />their children’s car seat evaluated and inspected by trained <br />If you are away on vacation: <br />• Tell somebody where you are going and how <br />Get yours checked. Appointments are required. <br />long you will be. Ask a neighbor to keep an eye <br />on your property. <br />January 11, 2017 <br />• Have a neighbor pick up your papers/mail the <br />4:00 - 7:00 pm <br />day they are delivered. <br />Blaine Fire Station #3 <br />• Make sure your driveway and sidewalk is plowed <br />763-785-6113 <br />and clear. <br />March 14, 2017 <br />• Have a neighbor park a car in your driveway <br />4:00 - 7:00 pm <br />February 9, 2017 <br />periodically to make it appear like someone is <br />Ramsey Fire #1 <br /> 4:00 - 7:00 pm <br />home. <br />763-433-9890 or <br />Coon Rapids PD <br />• Set timers for lights or radio to give the impres- <br />mschantzen@cityoframsey.com <br />763-767-4680 x 680 <br />sion that the house is not empty. <br /> A complete schedule of car seat clinics for Anoka <br /> For more information, please contact the Police <br />County can be found at www.safekidsanoka.org. <br />Department at 763-427-6812. <br />10Ramsey Resident • January/February 2017 <br />