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<br />ANOKA COUNTY
<br />NEWS RELEASE
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<br />More Anoka County women, infants and children
<br />will receive WIC benefits due to legislation passed
<br />this spring. The Minnesota legislature appropriated
<br />an additional $1 million over the next two years to
<br />the program.
<br />Although WIC has been highly successful in
<br />Anoka County, many potentially eligible women are
<br />not currently participating in the program, according
<br />to Peggy Heaver, MPH, RD, supervisor of the Anoka
<br />County WIC program. Good nutrition is especially
<br />important in pregnancy. Heaver noted studies show-
<br />ing that a proper diet during pregnancy can mean
<br />a healthier baby at birth and fewer health problems
<br />as the child grows up.
<br />The Anoka County WIC program is currently in-
<br />volved in an outreach effort inspired by a 1986 Min-
<br />nesota law, which calls for an increase of 10 percent
<br />a year in the percentage of participants who are
<br />pregnant.
<br />More than 2,000 people in Anoka County par-
<br />ticipate in the WIC program, which has been
<br />operating in Minnesota since 1974. In addition to
<br />pregnant women, eligible WIC participants can in-
<br />clude nursing mothers, infants, and children up to
<br />age five who meet criteria set by WIC.
<br />Coupons are issued to participants and are used
<br />to buy milk, cheese, eggs, juice and cereal or infant
<br />formula. WIC participants also receive free nutrition
<br />assessments, diet counseling and nutrition educa-
<br />tion. The goal of the program is to promote the
<br />development of healthy babies and small children
<br />by helping families make wise food choices.
<br />Heaver says a number of studies have confirmed
<br />that the program has a significant impact on the
<br />health of mothers and children who participate. In
<br />particular, it has been found that pregnant women
<br />participating in WIC have fewer premature and low
<br />birth weight babies. They are also more likely to
<br />begin prenatal care early in their pregnanices, and
<br />are less likely to have stillbirths. Children who par-
<br />ticipate in WIC tend to have better memories and
<br />larger vocabularies. WIC participants and their
<br />families tend to have better diets than
<br />non-participants.
<br />Heaver notes that WIC is an equal opportunity pro-
<br />gram. Persons who believe they have been
<br />discriminated against because of race, color, na-
<br />tional origin, age, sex or handicap should write im-
<br />mediately to the Secretary of Agriculture,
<br />Washington, D.C. 20250.
<br />For more information on the Anoka County WIC
<br />program, call 422-7055.
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<br />AREA RECYCLING CENTERS
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<br />The residents of Ramsey have the following recycl-
<br />ing centers available for their use:
<br />Regional Landfill Recycling Center · Sunfish Lake
<br />Blvd. NW · Ramsey, MN · Hours: Monday-Friday
<br />8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. · Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
<br />· Accepting: aluminum, glass, tin, newsprint, tires,
<br />large appliance drop-off
<br />Boy Scouts drop-off · Ramsey Plaza Shopping
<br />Center · 167th Ave. NW and Highway 47 · Ramsey,
<br />MN · Hours: 24 hours a day · Accepting: newsprint
<br />Peterson Brothers Sanitation · 740 Industry Ave.
<br />NW · Anoka, MN · Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00
<br />a.m.-3:00 p.m. · Accepting: aluminum, glass, tin,
<br />scrap iron, newsprint
<br />Anoka Senior High Band · Anoka County
<br />Fairgrounds · Anoka, MN · Hours: 24 hours a day
<br />· Accepting: newsprint
<br />Grosslein Beverages · 13554 Tungsten St. NW ·
<br />Ramsey, MN · Hours: Thursday 1 :00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
<br />· Accepting: Aluminum cans
<br />Schwartzman and Sons · 2905 Ferry St. North ·
<br />Anoka, MN · Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30
<br />p.m. · Saturday 8:00 a.m.-11 :30 a.m. · Accepting:
<br />scrap metal, cars, car batteries, aluminum
<br />Ramsey City Garage · 14100 St. Francis Blvd. NW
<br />· Ramsey, MN · Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30
<br />a.m.-4:00 p.m. · Accepting: waste oil
<br />Anoka Public Works · 215 Harrison St. · Anoka,
<br />MN · Hours: 24 hours a day · Accepting: waste oil
<br />Jellison's Auto Wrecking · 434-6944 · 3817 149th
<br />Avenue NE · Ham Lake, MN · Accepting: junk cars
<br />with title
<br />Andover Auto Parts · 755-6410 · 13526 Jay Street
<br />· Andover, MN · Accepting, junk cars with title or
<br />proof of land ownership
<br />Anoka Auto Wrecking · 755-4580 · 1775 Bunker
<br />Lake Blvd. · Anoka, MN · Accepting: junk cars with
<br />title
<br />Major Appliance Pickup Service · 291-1100 · Ac-
<br />cepting: Major appliances for $20.00
<br />Bunker Hills Regional Park · 757-3920 · Hanson
<br />Blvd. 1/2 mile south of Bunker Lake Blvd. · Tuesday
<br />& Thursday by appointment only · Accepting:
<br />Diseased wood only no stumps
<br />If residents have any questions concerning the
<br />disposal or recycling of solid waste, please contact
<br />Jim Gromberg at 427-1410.
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<br />PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
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<br />CERTIFICATION SET
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<br />There will be Private Pesticide Applicator Certifica-
<br />tion training on Saturday, February 25, 1989, 9:00
<br />a.m.-3:00 p.m. or March 6 & 7, 1989,6:30-9:00 p.m.
<br />at the Anoka County Extension Service, Activities
<br />Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W., Anoka, MN
<br />55304; announces Harvey Buchite, Anoka County
<br />Agriculture/Horticulture Agent.
<br />Minnesota private pesticide applicators (those who
<br />apply pesticides to their own crops and property)
<br />need a private applicator identification card in order
<br />to purchase restricted use products. These cards are
<br />issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
<br />after the following: successful completion of Min-
<br />nesota Extension Service training program, applica-
<br />tion for the I.D. card has been made and the fee paid.
<br />The fee check is to be made payable to the Univer-
<br />sity of Minnesota. Cost for the February 25 training
<br />is $30.00 which includes the license fee and lunch.
<br />Cost for the March 6 & 7 training is $25.00 and in-
<br />cludes the license fee.
<br />Anyone desiring to become certified is invited to
<br />attend. Please call the Anoka Extension Service at
<br />755-1280 for a brochure and registration form.
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<br />CHRISTMAS BILLS ARRIVED?
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<br />Financial management consultants sponsored by
<br />the Anoka County Extension Service and Anoka
<br />County Social Service are available to assist in-
<br />dividuals and families with personal money manage-
<br />ment and' reducing their debt. Free information on
<br />record keeping, setting up a budget, goal setting and
<br />planning for future purchases or expenses is
<br />available through these consultants. All information
<br />and consultation is free and confidential. Call
<br />755-1280 for more information.
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<br />FARMERS TAX
<br />GUIDE AVAILABLE
<br />
<br />1988 Farmers Tax Guide is now available at the
<br />Anoka County Extension Office, 550 Bunker Lake
<br />Blvd., says Harvey Buchite, Anoka County Extension
<br />Agent, Agriculture/Horticulture. Anoka County
<br />residents who are absentee landlords or are in the
<br />fruit and vegetable business can also use this
<br />reference. The book explains how federal tax laws
<br />apply to farming and small farm business. Contact
<br />the Anoka County Extension Service, 755-1280, for
<br />information.
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<br />HOME BUYER BEWARE
<br />
<br />Purchasing a home is one of the largest in-
<br />vestments an individual or family makes. Most home
<br />buyers look closely at the physical qualities and
<br />characteristics of the structure, whether the roof,
<br />basement, wiring and other areas appear to be in
<br />good repair.
<br />However, there are many other factors that are not
<br />so obvious when looking at a home and which a
<br />realtor may fail to discuss. If your are thinking of buy-
<br />ing a home, here are a few items which you should
<br />check that may affect its desirability or value in future
<br />years:
<br />· What is the zoning of the parcel or block? What
<br />is the zoning of adjacent land? Single-family
<br />homes are sometimes located on or adjacent to
<br />property which is zoned for multiple-family or com-
<br />mercial use.
<br />· What type of street is the house located on? All
<br />city streets are designed as residential, collector
<br />or thoroughfare and are designed and con-
<br />structed to provide for certain traffic volumes and
<br />uses.
<br />· What does the city's long-range comprehensive
<br />plan propose for the area?
<br />· Are there any unpaid special assessments, en-
<br />cumbrances or convenants on the property?
<br />· Is the house considered "non-conforming" or
<br />does it fail to meet minimum setback re-
<br />quirements? Homes that do not conform to ex-
<br />isting zoning regulations cannot be expanded
<br />unless an unusual hardship can be demonstrated
<br />and a variance granted by the City Council.
<br />· What types of building permits have been issued
<br />for repairs or remodeling since the home was
<br />built?
<br />· Is the home subject to drainage problems or does
<br />it experience frequent water or sewer problems?
<br />All of this information can be found at City Hall.
<br />If you have checked all of these items, you may be
<br />a wiser, happier home buyer.
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<br />BUSINESS SCENE
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<br />By: Ramsey Economic Development Commission
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<br />TER RAE STREET DESIGNS AND
<br />SPECIAL TV ADVERTISING
<br />PROFESSIONALS
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<br />TER RAE Street Designs is a "euro-Iook" conver-
<br />sion business, specializing in aero dynamic ground
<br />effect packages, custom paint and graphics, wheels
<br />and tires. Their conversions include the most up-to-
<br />date ground effect packages and other accessories
<br />unique to the automotive industry.
<br />TER RAE is located at 6304 Highway #10 (former
<br />Anoka Sports Center building).
<br />TER RAE's primary target will be the domestic and
<br />foreign market, specializing in cars, mini-trucks and
<br />4x4's, developing custom tailored programs for auto
<br />dealers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Owner, Terry,
<br />Weyh, has over 17 years experience in the
<br />automotive industry; the majority of those years in
<br />auto painting and car show industry.
<br />Terry states that it is the company's goal to pro-
<br />vide not only excellent service but a quality product.
<br />Also a note of interest is that Terry's wife, L. Rae,
<br />operates her Specialty Advertising Professionals
<br />business from the same facility on Hwy. #10. L. Rae
<br />had 13 years experience with Thermo-Serv as Sales
<br />Administrator prior to starting her own advertising
<br />business 2-1/2 years ago.
<br />L. Rae's company specializes in business promo-
<br />tional items, awards and recognition, safety pro-
<br />grams, incentives, business gifts and premiums.
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<br />BLAINE DISCOUNT CENTER
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<br />Roger and Brenda Hovet, originally from North
<br />Dakota, recently opened their 4th Blaine Discount
<br />Center facility in River's Bend Plaza (10647 St. Fran-
<br />cis Blvd.)
<br />Roger had 10 years experience in retail business
<br />prior to opening his first Blaine Discount facility in
<br />Blaine. The 2nd and 3rd facilities are located in Ham
<br />Lake and Circle Pines.
<br />Blaine Discount Center carries a wide variety of
<br />items including clothes, linens, toys, party favors,
<br />etc.
<br />Blaine Discount Center covers 2100 square feet,
<br />employs 3 part-time persons and has been open
<br />since November 11, 1988. Their hours of operation
<br />are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
<br />Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays
<br />from noon to 5:00 p.m.
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