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Public Notice ~ Oak Anthracnose and Oak Wilt Control Program Many calls have come in concerning shrivplina and blacl(ening of White and Bur Oal( leaves. P are alert to leaf symptoms on their Oal( trees bee of Oak Wilt. Anthracnose leaf symptoms are more prevalent on lower branches, whereas Oak Wilt symptoms are in upper crown and outward extremities. Anthracnose is a fungus disease associated with cool and damp spring weather, only affects the leaves, and is commonly asso- ciated with White and Bur Oak trees and, to a lesser extent, with Ash trees. A tree will send out new replacement leaves and Anthracnose will not usually repeat year after year on the san tree. Often infected trees will stand next to saml species of tree showing no symptoms. Red Oaks are much less prone to Anthracnose, so leaf wilting symp- t()m~ 0n Red Oaks is a grave concern. Jal( Wilt is a fungus disease transported in the fthe entire tree, and to adjacent trees of the e species through root grafts. Anthracnose on : other hand only infects leaves with the spores ored and transported from the ground. Call for l tree inspection if you are unsure about symp- toms of your tree. The City of Ramsey again sponsors a cost share program with property own- ers, with matching funding through the MN DNR for the control of Oak Wilt. For program information please visit our website: TWW. ci .ramsey.mn. us/ departments/ Communi ty / enVlro. asp. Events ~ Happy Days 2006 September 15 and 16 September 15 - Teen Dance-6:30-9:00 p.m. - PACT Charter School September 16 - Car Show & Craft Show-10:00 a.m. - Parade-3:00 p.m. - Evening Street Dance Kids Events & Food Vendors throughout the day New Location: Ramsey Town Center National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1 N A 'I ION A _l~ On the evening of Tuesday, August 1 from approximately 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. the entire nation will be celebrating National Night Out (NNO). In Ramsey, police officers, fire fighters and city officials will be out visiting local neighborhoods parties. Many neigh- borhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from police and fire department, youth contests, and raffles. Planning a NNO party is easy and fun to do! If you would like to host a block party and be included in visits, registration pacl(et are available at www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/depart- ments/police/NNO.asp or by calling 763-433-9891. New registrants will receive FREE starter picnic packs for their event! Registration forms are due by July 17. After your registration has been received, you will receive specific planning information for your event. More information on National Night Out can be found at www.nno.org/nno. ~. - ......... - -' .. .~_='-ii ii~ - --,---- . 1I1Il'.-' '. --- - -.-.. . -11-'. V - .~ ~~ www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 7