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<br />WilDLIFE SYMPOSIUM
<br />(or
<br />"Crillers In The 'Burbs")
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<br />Sunday, March 3, Ramsey's Park Department will be
<br />hosting representatives from Wild and Free, a nonprofit
<br />group dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of
<br />injured and orphaned wildlife. Barb Talbot, Vice President
<br />of Wild and Free, who is also a veterinarian technician for
<br />the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center, will have a
<br />presentation at 1 :00 p.m. This presentation will provide
<br />information on their organization, the do's and don'ts
<br />when seemingly distressed animals are encountered, and
<br />also how you can help. Information, displays and
<br />brochures will be available. Also on display will be
<br />Minnesota's smallest falcon, "Falco", the American Kestrel
<br />that sometimes is improperly called the sparrow hawk.
<br />An added feature of the wildlife symposium will be the
<br />construction of bird houses for our parks. Bill Schrader of
<br />Rum River Lumber in Anoka, was kind enough to donate
<br />all materials to construct 5 kestrel boxes, 5 wood duck
<br />houses and 12 bluebird homes. Also being built that
<br />afternoon will be an osprey platform planned for Rivers
<br />Bend Park.
<br />Copies of birdhouses, bat houses and bird feeder
<br />plans will be available free of charge. Scounge around
<br />your garage for scrap lumber, tools and assistance will be
<br />waiting. How about building one bird house for the park
<br />of your choice and another for home? Maybe affixing
<br />your child's name on the house? This may also be an
<br />interesting science fair project.
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<br />WHERE: Ramsey's Park Center Building
<br />Central Park, 925 161 st Avenue
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<br />WHEN: 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday,
<br />March 3
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<br />WHO: Yourself and other friends of
<br />wildlife
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<br />WHY: We all must do our part to protect
<br />wildlife and natural diversity
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<br />HOW: By attending or calling if you can't
<br />make it to obtain plans for your own
<br />birdhouses or feeders.
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<br />It is hoped that a wide variety of wildlife admirers from
<br />the community will attend. Knowledgeable individuals will
<br />be on hand to answer questions about assisting and
<br />attracting wildlife. Great success, given certain elements,
<br />can be achieved by attracting native animals, from
<br />predators on down to songbirds and butterflies, with such
<br />things as simple as particular landscapings.
<br />There is no cost for the symposium and all
<br />participants are volunteers. For more details contact
<br />Mark Boos at 427-1741 , 427-1410 or 689-4572.
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<br />WHAT: Attracting Wildlife to the Suburbs
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<br />ICE SKATING UPDATE
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<br />A moderate January and first part of February has reduced 1990-91 's skating season a bit. Most years the rinks are
<br />still in use and being maintained until about February 15. At which time the daily high temperatures are gradually rising,
<br />the length of day and the angle of the sun make it very difficult to keep our ice from melting or evaporating. However,
<br />during the spring of '89, your park department was sweeping and flooding until March.
<br />This winter's skating season cannot be considered a failure though. Rink and warming house use was up. Also, for
<br />the first time a skating path was constructed. The path leaves the pleasure rink at Central Park and weaves its way
<br />around our newly created baseball field and returns. The skating trail is nearly a quarter mile in length and is very
<br />popular with couples and parent instructing little ones with the first skating experience. This newest addition to our winter
<br />park activities may well be entirely unique.
<br />Judging in part by the myriad of footprints in the snow, phase I of Central Park's sliding hill was also well received. At
<br />the time of this writing much of the snow has left the unshaded areas of the park, put not our north facing sliding hill.
<br />Hope you had a chance to enjoy our snow and cold. Any park and recreation ideas or suggestions will be warmly
<br />received. Please feel free to contact Mark Boos, Parks/Utility Coordinator, at 427-1741 or 427-1410.
<br />P.S. Reminder - The March 14 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission's park of the month will be the
<br />Ramsey Elementary School grounds.
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<br />CROSS OF HOPE
<br />LUTHERAN CHURCH
<br />
<br />Cross of Hope's Wednesday evening services
<br />(February 20-March 20) will be at 5:00 p.m. and at 7:30
<br />p.m. with the emphasis on Hope.
<br />The Winter Growth Program from February 17 to
<br />March 3, will feature a series of courses taught by people
<br />who want to share their talents with you. Some
<br />examples of the courses are Ukranian egg dying,
<br />landscaping, calligraphy, needlework, nurturing children
<br />in the faith, marriage enrichment, plus many more.
<br />Come grow! Call the church office for more information
<br />on Winter Growth at 753-2057.
<br />Dr. Michael A. Schmidt will be a Cross of Hope
<br />discussing his views on ear infections and, in general,
<br />why kids get sick, on February 26 at 7:00 p.m. He will be
<br />available to sign books and answer questions at 8:00
<br />p.m. Dr. Schmidt has served the health care community
<br />as a clinician, author, lecturer and researcher. He
<br />recently published a book, Childhood Ear Infections:
<br />What Every Parent and Physician Should Know. He
<br />is co-author of a forthcoming book on antibiotic,
<br />infections and immunity called The Antibiotic Paradox.
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<br />LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN
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<br />CHURCH
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<br />WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN WORSHIP: Our
<br />6:45 p.m. services continue with the theme "If They
<br />Could Speak". We will hear from the Crossmaker, Judas,
<br />the Soldier, John and the Thief as they relate how they
<br />were involved with the life, judgment and death of Jesus.
<br />Join us as we experience how this pivotal even in history
<br />constantly impacts us today.
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<br />HOLY WEEK AT LORD OF LIFE: Once again, the
<br />"Living Last Supper" will be presented on Holy
<br />Wednesday (March 27) and Maundy Thursday (March
<br />28). This live reenactment of the Last Supper is
<br />presented by members of Lord of Life, with Holy
<br />Communion following. The Good Friday Tenebrae
<br />service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 29; the Easter
<br />Vigil service on Saturday, March 30. All services are held
<br />at 7:00 p.m.
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<br />EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES: The Easter Sunrise
<br />Service will be led by the Senior High youth at 6:00 a.m.
<br />The 8:00, 9:30 and 11 :00 services will be filled with
<br />joyous music and a marvelous message. Nursery is
<br />provided. Easter breakfast will be served by the youth
<br />from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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<br />NEW MEMBER CLASSES: Beginning March 3rd and
<br />continuing through March 17th, those wishing to join Lord
<br />of Life will meet each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. New
<br />members will be received on April 7. For more
<br />information, call the church office at 427-8630.
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<br />Pastor Blair Anderson invites all in the area to join us
<br />for these and many more wonderful events. For further
<br />information, call the church office at 427 -8630. Lord of
<br />Life is located on County Road 5 (Nowthen Blvd.) and
<br />157th Lane.
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<br />ENVIRONMENTAL EXPO
<br />PLANNED
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<br />The Keep Ramsey Clean Committee is currently
<br />developing plans for spring clean up activities in
<br />Ramsey. In addition to the usual clean up day and
<br />related activities, the Committee is planning an
<br />Environmental Expo to be held on Saturday, April 27,
<br />at Ramsey Elementary School. This Expo will
<br />provide information on environmental topics. Plans
<br />are well underway for this activity and any interested
<br />in becoming involved should contact Kathi Peterson
<br />at 427-3844 or Claudia Dodge at 422-5199.
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