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<br />BUSINESS SCENE
<br />By: Economic Development Commission
<br />Member Jack Ippel
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<br />RAMSEY PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
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<br />RAMSEY DRUG
<br />Ramsey Drug is located in the Ramsey Medical
<br />Center Building at the corner of Hwy. #47 and 153rd
<br />Avenue. The drug store opened for business in July
<br />of 1979. Pharmacist Wayne Jeffrey began manag-
<br />ing the store in 1980 and he and his wife, Vivian,
<br />purchased the store in 1984. The store currently
<br />employs 13 local residents. Last year, they
<br />renovated the store and enlarged the pharmacy to
<br />accomodate the growth of the business. Ramsey
<br />Drug is a complete family drug store. The st,ore car-
<br />ries Carlton Greeting Cards, school and office sup-
<br />plies, gifts, vitamins, health and beauty aids, photo
<br />finishing, diabetic and ostomy supplies. The phar-
<br />macy accepts most insurance plans. The Jeffrey's
<br />pride themselves on emphasizing personal service
<br />and value. Being a family-owned store allows them
<br />great flexibility in serving their customers in the best
<br />way possible. Ramsey Drug has all the "modern"
<br />equipment available to pharmacies today including
<br />a "hi-tech" computer system. However, old-
<br />fashioned service and a smile for all of their
<br />customers has allowed them to be successful in the
<br />past and they say they will continue to view their
<br />customers as their greatest asset. Currently, the
<br />store hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00
<br />a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Sat~r-
<br />days. Ramsey Drug is affiliated with the Valu-Rlte
<br />name and that allows Wayne and Vivian to be com-
<br />petitive in their prices and provide a cost savings to
<br />their customers.
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<br />RAMSEY MEDICAL CENTER
<br />The Ramsey Medical Center has been in opera-
<br />tion at 5300 153rd Avenue N.W. since July of 1979.
<br />The Center is an affiliate of Comprehensive Medical
<br />Care located in Coon Rapids. Comprehensive
<br />Medical Care is a multi-speciality clinic comprised
<br />of approximately 45 physicians. The Ramsey Clinic
<br />has ten full-time employees and is staffed by 3 full-
<br />time family physicians; Ronald Jankoski, M.D., Dana
<br />Richman, M.D., and William Rodman, M.D., all of
<br />whom are Board certified in family practice.
<br />Obstetrics and gynecology services are provided by
<br />John Underwood, M.D. and Gail Sears, R.N.,
<br />C.O.G.N.P. Pediatrics and adolescent medicine are
<br />provided by Jeffrey Nelson, M.D. Patients requiring
<br />more extensive medical services are usually refer-
<br />red to the main clinic in Coon Rapids, which houses
<br />the majority of the unit's specialists. The Center is
<br />a provider for MedCenters Health Plan, .Blue
<br />Cross/Blue Shield, Aware Gold, Partners National
<br />Health Plan, Preferred One, and most private in-
<br />surances. The clinic believes in a family based health
<br />delivery system and the staff philosophy is to treat
<br />people as they themselves would like to ~e treated.
<br />The staff is eager to meet Ramsey residents and
<br />discuss clinic services. Feel free to call them at
<br />427-7180.
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<br />LORD OF LIFE
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<br />LUTHERAN CHURCH
<br />6139 157th Lane N.W.
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<br />September 6th - "Miracle Night" (Family Fun
<br />Night): Sunday School registration, Childre~'s
<br />Choirs singing, exciting MC's, P~ppet ~~ow, and. Ice
<br />cream will be featured during thiS exciting evening.
<br />Plan on attending! Characters from the Bible will join
<br />students, teachers and parents at this event. If you
<br />are currently not a member of a church, you are
<br />welcome to be a part of Lord of Life and we invite
<br />you and your children to join us for our "Miracle
<br />Night". ,
<br />September 10th - RALLY SUNDAY: We Will
<br />return to our 3 worship hours: 8:00, 9:30 and 11 :00
<br />AM; Sunday School begins ~t 9:3~ & 1,1 :00 ,AM ,and
<br />we will feature our Opportunity Fair. ThiS Fair bnngs
<br />all of the organizations from Lord of Life together to
<br />provide information about their group. R,epresen-
<br />tatives will be available to answer questions, For
<br />more information, call the church office at 427-8630.
<br />BARBARA COAST DIXIELAND BAND -
<br />September 17th: This exciting group of musicians
<br />will lead the 9:30 and 1 :00 AM worship hours. Hav-
<br />ing performed at the West Metro Synod convention,
<br />as well as other area churches, this group brings a
<br />new dynamic to worship. Pastor .Blair A~derso~ in-
<br />vites all in the area to attend thiS speCial service.
<br />RESUMPTION OF MANY ACTIVITIES: Several
<br />activities will begin again as fall approaches. .The
<br />7-9th Grade Confirmation program Will start with a
<br />Parent's Evening on September 13th, with classes
<br />beginning September 20th. Christian Aerobics will
<br />be held three times weekly; 7-8 PM on Mondays,
<br />Tuesdays and Thursdays. These classes are open
<br />to people of all ages. Classes begin September 18th.
<br />SEARCH Bible Study will meet each Monday e~~n-
<br />ing at 7:30 beginning October 2nd., Families
<br />anonymous will meet each Monday evening at 7:00
<br />PM. For information on these and other events, too
<br />numerous to mention, please call the church office
<br />at 427-8630.
<br />Lord of Life Lutheran Church is located at the cor-
<br />ner of Sunfish Lake Blvd. and County Road 5. Pastor
<br />Blair Anderson invites all in the area to join us for
<br />worship and to participate in the many activities hap-
<br />pening at Lord of Life.
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<br />CROSS OF HOPE
<br />5730 179th Lane N.W.
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<br />Cross of Hope Lutheran ...,egins a schedule of
<br />events on Sunday, September 10th. Worship will be
<br />at 9 and 10:15 with Sunday School at the same
<br />times. Included will be forums of speakers and Bi-
<br />ble Studies for adults during 9 and 10: 15.
<br />Registration for confirmation will be Wednesday,
<br />September 13th at 7 p.m.
<br />Lutheran Brotherhood Branch #8274 will sponsor
<br />with Cross of Hope a turkey roast and polka worship
<br />on Sunday, September 17th, for its annual fall
<br />festival.
<br />Cross of Hope is located at Highway 47 and 179th
<br />Lane NW. For more information, call the church of-
<br />fice 753-2057.
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<br />RAMSEY SENIOR CITIZENS
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<br />CLUB
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<br />Just a reminder that for the regular September
<br />gathering, the Ramsey Senior Citizens Club will be
<br />visiting Park Terrace in Anoka for I~nch and a
<br />meeting. For those interested, there Will also be a
<br />tour of the Park Terrace apartments.
<br />If you are interested in joining the Ramsey Senior
<br />Citizens Club, or would like additional information,
<br />call Zola Malamen at 441-7841.
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<br />FRAGILE TIME
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<br />With school approaching, the relaxed atmosphere
<br />of summer will soon turn hectic. We as adults know
<br />how debilitating stress and depression can be, but
<br />how about your child? Do you, as parents, guar-
<br />dians, teachers or concerned relatives and friends
<br />know the warning signs of stress and depression?
<br />On August 30th, the Ramsey Community Educa-
<br />tion Department is sponsoring an informative discus-
<br />sion and showing the video "Fragile Time". Ms. Pat
<br />Morriem of the Anoka Extension Service will lead the
<br />discussion and answer questions pertaining to
<br />adolescent stress, depression and suicide.
<br />Unfortunately, no child, whether an "A" student,
<br />athlete, loner or punk rocker, is exempt from stress
<br />and depression. In 1986, a study of Minnesota high
<br />school students indicated that 37% of those
<br />surveyed were depressed; 20% slightly, 12%
<br />moderately, and 5% severely. Surveys show that an
<br />accumulation of various stress overwhelm these
<br />adolescents and leave them believing that suicide
<br />is the only solution available to them. Statistics also
<br />indicate that over the past 30 years, the number of
<br />U.S. youngsters that commit suicide has increased
<br />300%.
<br />Adolescents (5th grade and up), as well as con-
<br />cerned adults, are welcome to come and participate
<br />in the "Fragile Time" meeting. Please join us for the
<br />eye opening discussion on Wednesday, August 30th
<br />from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall.
<br />For more information, call Jill at 427-6327 or
<br />422-5199.
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<br />RAMSEY PT A, SPONSORS
<br />"CURRICULUM NIGHT"
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<br />Mon. Eve., Sept. 11 at 7 P.M.
<br />Ramsey Elementary School
<br />Come learn what your child learns during the
<br />school day and what some of his goals are for the
<br />year.
<br />For those of you who wish to bring your child on
<br />this educational adventure, there will be professional
<br />entertainment for the children in another area of the
<br />school.
<br />Sept. is PTA membership month, so why not join
<br />and become an involved parent in your childs'
<br />education?
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<br />ANOKA/RAMSEY DENTAL
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<br />Anoka-Ramsey Dental has been providing health
<br />care for the city of Ramsey for nearly 10 years.
<br />Located on the lower level of the Ramsey Profes-
<br />sional Building at 5300 153rd Ave. N.W. it along with
<br />Ramsey Medical and Ramsey Drug has enabled
<br />Ramsey residents to obtain quality health care and
<br />needs in one location.
<br />The philosophy of the practice is based entirely
<br />on Preventive Dentistry. The goal is to preserve
<br />natural teeth for life and maintain oral health at an
<br />optimal level by dedicating ourselves to service den-
<br />tal needs thoroughly and comfortably. It is our mis-
<br />sion to deliver quality dental care and enhance the
<br />lives we touch through a well organized comfortable
<br />environment and a commitment to high standards
<br />of performance and service.
<br />Anoka-Ramsey Dental is a partnership of two den-
<br />tists, Dr. Michael G. Hyden/Dr. Craig A. Sulzdorf who
<br />both graduated from the University of Minnesota in
<br />1981 and have practiced in Ramsey together for the
<br />last 6 years. We have a well trained staff who keep
<br />abreast of all the most up-to-date dental procedures
<br />and materials including care in the area of gum
<br />disease, root canals, crown and bridge, as well as
<br />the latest techniques in esthetic dentistry.
<br />We try to accommodate even the busiest of peo-
<br />ple by trying to provide convenient hours, inclu~ing
<br />some evening hours as well as early morning.
<br />What's more we have adequate parking as well as
<br />an attractive building designed for your convenience.
<br />You're number one! You, the patient, are first in
<br />our priorities. We welcome everyone...from kids to
<br />parents and grandparents.. .and want you to enJoy
<br />good dental health for a lifetime.
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<br />TAXPAYERS WILL VOTE FOR A 4TH HIGH SCHOOL!
<br />(by Wendy Graves, V.P., Ramsey PTA)
<br />On Nov. 7, 1989, the voters in District 11 will be:: asked to vote yes.~r no to an estima~ed $~9.75 million bond
<br />issue, which includes a high school in Hennepin County and additions to Coon Rapids High School. Some
<br />facts you should know:
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<br />Enrollment Projections
<br />1988-89 was 32,500 1990-91 - 33,000 1993-94 - 36,000
<br />Based on these projections and overcro~ding conditions in the schools, a task force consisti~g of pare~ts,
<br />teachers and administrators was established to address these concerns. The recommendations were.
<br />1. A 4th high school, housing approx. 2400 students.
<br />2. Location - Hennepin County side.
<br />3. Re-structure District 11 grade levels, K-5 / 6-8 I 9-12. ,
<br />4. A field house and cafeteria additions at Coon Rapids High School.
<br />Based on these recommendations, the school board has opted to go to the voters with a bond issue. If the
<br />site can be acquired, the new school would be located off 109th Ave. and Douglas Dr. across from Jackson
<br />Junior High, and the doors would open by fall of 1992.
<br />Financial Impact on the Taxpayer .,
<br />One of the schedules proposed to the school board inclu.ded a 10. yr. drop-off option deslg~e~ for future
<br />building and remodeling needs. The first 10 years would Involve higher payme~ts .for the Dlstnct and th,e
<br />taxpayer and the last 10 years would .in~olve a decrease, in I?ayments for the Dlstnct and ta.xpayers. ThiS
<br />plan would make a bond issue for bUilding and remodeling In the next 20 years more feaSible.
<br />Example:
<br />20 yr. schedule with 10 yr. drop-off option
<br />1990 taxes - $075,000 home = $37/yr.
<br />1990 taxes - $100,000 home = $51/yr.
<br />20 yr. schedule without 10 yr. drop-off option
<br />1990 taxes - $075,000 home = $15/yr.
<br />1990 taxes - $100,000 home = $21/yr.
<br />At the school board meeting, August 14, 20 yr, proposals with 8 yr., 10 yr., and 12 yr, drop-off options were
<br />presented,
<br />At a recent school board meeting, Superintendent Lew Finch, stated that the t.iming of the election is a must
<br />in order to alleviate the projected space crunch at the elementary level dunng the early 1990s.
<br />There will be information on this issue in the next Ramsey Resident and at the PT A meetings held on the
<br />second Monday evening of every month at 7 PM at Ramsey Elementary School. See you there!
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