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<br />RAMSEY REPRESENTED AT
<br />NATIONAL PTA CONFERENCE
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<br />Ann Lynch, National PTA President and Wendy Graves, Minnesota
<br />Region 11 Coordinator, Ramsey PYA Legislative Chr.
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<br />Representing Ramsey PT A at the 1990 National PT A Conven-
<br />tion in Indianapolis, Indiana in June were Carole Roslik,
<br />Secretary and Wendy Graves, Vice President and Legislative
<br />Representative. The National PT A consists of 6.8 million
<br />members. Delegates from 52 states, Puerto Rico, The Virgin
<br />lslans and The European Congress of Parents and Teachers
<br />were in attendance.
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<br />Critical resolutions that passed and called for legislative action
<br />were: Pesticide Residues, Ail-Terrain Vehicle Safety, and Com-
<br />mercial Exploitation of Students in School. In addition to
<br />regular business, recognition awards were presented and 48
<br />workShOps were offered. Due to restructuring at the state level,
<br />new positions of regional coordinators have been created.
<br />Wendy Graves has accepted the position for Region 11 which
<br />encompasses 15 school districts. If your school is interested
<br />in PT A, please contact Wendy through Ramsey Elementary
<br />or the Minnesota PTA office.
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<br />
<br />4-H ARTS-IN
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<br />BIGGER THAN EVER!
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<br />Nine years ago this summer, the Anoka County Extension
<br />Service - 4-H youth development program organized a group
<br />of 18 4-H members. Armed with one guitar and aided by 12
<br />adult volunteers, they created a sing-along show and perform-
<br />ed atthe Anoka County Fair. Today, this program has expand-
<br />ed to over 85 4-H participants accompanied by an eight piece
<br />band and numerous staff and adult volunteers. The program
<br />is called the 4-H Arts-In.
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<br />Arts-In gathers 4-Hers from around the county ages 8 to 18
<br />and puts together an exciting song and dance routine which
<br />is performed in the 4-H building and the bandshell during the
<br />Anoka County Fair. To prepare for this, the 4-Hers attend three
<br />evenings plus five day-long rehearsals. During these re-
<br />hearsals, they learn songs and choreography which they will
<br />be performing, plus they meet many new friends and learn
<br />more about themselves. Because of the larger than expected
<br />enrollment this year, the cost of running the show has in-
<br />creased and donations are now being sought to help defray
<br />the cost of costumes, music, meals, and other items.
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<br />This years orientation was held at the Activity Center in Bunker
<br />Hills Park on June 19. Here the participants and parents
<br />received their first glimpse of what this years Arts-In has in
<br />store. The evening began with a game show to present the
<br />guidlines for the Arts-In in a fun way. Then, to prepare the
<br />4-Hers for what the show would bring, they were divided into
<br />groups and given fifteen minutes to come up with a three
<br />minute skit as to to what the first performance would be like.
<br />Following a supper break, some songs and movements were
<br />taught from this summers show. Solo tryouts were next on
<br />the agenda. An impressive three-quarters of the participants
<br />tried out showing their enthusiasm to be on stage in front of
<br />an audience! The evening ended with a parents meeting where
<br />the goals, expectations, and costume needs were discussed.
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<br />The performances during the County Fair impress large audi-
<br />ences of fairgoers each year, but the real importance of the
<br />program is what it can do for the youth involved. Embarking
<br />on her fifth year of directing the Arts-In, Kirstin Petersen feels
<br />the program is "A whole experience of learning how to work
<br />together, set goals and how to achieve those goals. You learn
<br />about others, yourself, your capabilities, and what your poten-
<br />tial really is. You learn not what you can do for the show, but
<br />what you can do for you life." 4-H members who have par-
<br />ticipated explain that their experience in Arts-In has given them
<br />the courage to run for student counselor other challenging
<br />goals. Their success lies not only in the show they perform,
<br />but also in how they learn and grow through the process.
<br />With around 50 returning performers and over 30 new 4-H
<br />members, this program is becoming increasingly popular
<br />in both the 4-H program and as entertainment at the Anoka
<br />County Fair.
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<br />FALL SPORT REGISTRATION
<br />FOR RY AA
<br />Soccer Grades 3-6
<br />Football Grades 4-7
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<br />Registration to be held at the Teen Center at Central Park at
<br />7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 1990. Please register to
<br />assure your child is placed on a team.
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<br />RAMSEY YOUTH
<br />
<br />ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
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<br />Spring and Summer Sports Coming to a Close and Board
<br />Approaches Council for Development of Two More Ballfields
<br />in the City
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<br />RY AA's spring and summer sports are reaching near end and
<br />the organization hopes that all 793 children registered had a
<br />great season. Registration for spring and summer sports this
<br />year was up by 30% over last year.
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<br />The RY AA Board apologizes for the confusion resulting from
<br />the lack of fields available for practices. The need to have prac-
<br />tices and games completed by a reasonable hour is understood
<br />but restricted by the number of playing fields available iln the
<br />City. The Board is working with the Park and Recreation Com-
<br />mission and the City Council to find some way to come up with
<br />the funding to develop two more ballfields yet this year that
<br />would be available for use in 1991. The City Council reviewed
<br />the request on July 10 and has stated a desire to attempt to
<br />find dollars as well as volunteers to be able to develop two
<br />additional ballfields in the most cost efficient manner possi-
<br />ble. Council will again be reviewing the issue at their July 24
<br />meeting at 7:30 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar
<br />and try to be present at the meeting to show Council your sup-
<br />port for the request for development of two more ballfields in
<br />Ramsey.
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<br />RY AA would like to take this opportunity to thank all the
<br />businesses who helped this year by sponsoring teams. It is
<br />through this support that RY AA is able to keep the cost of
<br />registration for spring and summer sports at an affordable level
<br />for participants.
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<br />NOTE TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN: It has become necessary
<br />to charge deposits for uniforms as a result of uniforms not be-
<br />ing returned at the end of the season. Please return your
<br />uniforms to your coach. Thank you.
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<br />NOTE TO ALL COACHES: Please return your equipment to the
<br />equipment room at the end of the season. Thanks for your help
<br />in making our season a success.
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<br />Any problems or concerns should be sent to Beverly Swan-
<br />son at 7003 164th Avenue N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303.
<br />All concerns will be discussed at the RY AA monthly board
<br />meetings unless the individual has requested otherwise. The
<br />RY AA Board meets the 4th Monday of each month (July 23,
<br />August 20, etc.) at 7:30 p.m. in the Teen Center at Central
<br />Park. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated; they
<br />help to make the organization stronger.
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<br />SUMMER PROBLEMS
<br />
<br />HEATING UP?
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<br />Is your neighbor taking the hose to your cat for what it is do-
<br />ing in her garden? Are your kids threatening to tie up the
<br />neighbor kids the next time they write something nasty about
<br />them on the sidewalk?
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<br />With summer here, remember that mediation services are
<br />available without charge and in a timely fashion.
<br />
<br />Mediation is an approach to conflict resolution in which an im-
<br />partial third party - mediator - intervenes in a dispute with
<br />the consent of the parties, to aid and assist them in reaching
<br />a mutually satisfactory settlement to issues in dispute.
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<br />Relationship conflicts are the most common case for media-
<br />tion. These disputes usually involve parties who display strong
<br />negative emotions, repetitive negative behavior, harbor
<br />misperceptions, have poor lines of communication going or
<br />have quit communication altogether. Parties are often related
<br />by neighborhood, apartment building or townhouse. At the top
<br />of the list of frustration is other people's kids or pets.
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<br />Problems picking up or dropping off kids to visit an ex-spouse
<br />can escalate into nasty words. MEDIATION SERVICES has
<br />successfully intervened to help parties find a mutually
<br />agreeable settlement to specific problems. Large group pro-
<br />blems, environmental issues, landlord/tenant problems,
<br />business/consumer disputes, zoning and ordinance issues,
<br />charges of discrimination and other concerns have been suc-
<br />cessfully resolved too.
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<br />If you think you have a case for mediation or would like more
<br />information, please call our office at 755-5300.
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<br />DOG WASH
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<br />The Greater Anoka County Humane Society is sponsoring the
<br />2nd annual DOG WASH on Saturday, August 11th from 10:00
<br />a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the shelter - 1411 Main Street, Coon
<br />Rapids, Minnesota.
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<br />Small dogs
<br />Medium dogs
<br />Large dogs
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<br />$5.00
<br />$7.50
<br />$10.00
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<br />Questions? Contact the Anoka County Humane Society at
<br />754- 1642.
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<br />WERE YOU COUNTED?
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<br />The "Were You Counted" campaign is the last of the field
<br />operations before preliminary 1990 Decennial Census
<br />population and housing unit counts are released for the Local
<br />Review Process. It is designed to count those members of
<br />the community who may not have been counted in earlier
<br />census operations.
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<br />If you believe you, or anyone else in your household was not
<br />counted, please stop in at Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153
<br />Nowthen Blvd. NW., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00
<br />p.m. and fill out a 1990 Census form and mail it to Census
<br />Bureau, 2021 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN 55413. If you are
<br />unable to stop by Ramsey Municipal Center and pick up a 1990
<br />Census form, you can call in your information directly to the
<br />Census Bureau by using one of the appropriate phone numbers
<br />listed below:
<br />English
<br />Spanish
<br />Korean
<br />Vietnamese
<br />Cambodian
<br />Laotian
<br />Chinese
<br />Thai
<br />Hearing Impaired
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<br />1-800-999- 1990
<br />1-800-283-6826
<br />1-800-444-6205
<br />1-800-937 -1953
<br />1-800-289-1960
<br />1-800-888-3208
<br />1-800-365-2101
<br />1-800-288-1984
<br />1-800-777 -0978
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<br />LORD OF LIFE
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<br />LUTHERAN CHURCH
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<br />6139 157th Lane N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303
<br />Blair K. Anderson, Pastor - 427-8630
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<br />. FLUTES UNLIMITED A 14-member flute ensemble will add
<br />a joyous dimension to our worship celebration on Sunday,
<br />August 5th at 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.
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<br />· TOBY & BARB IN CONCERT Wednesday, August 15th at
<br />7:00 p.m. Toby and Barb Waldowski are regularly featured
<br />on The Hour of Power television program. Their ministry
<br />through original compositions and spoken work will warm
<br />your heart!
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<br />· STONEY LONESOME A Bluegrass worship experience,
<br />Sunday, August 19th at 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. This popular,
<br />award-winning bluegrass group is returning to Lord of Life
<br />for the third season.
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<br />FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
<br />15650 Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W.
<br />Dr. Roland Reed, Pastor - 421-3050 or 424-8247
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<br />Sunday Worship Services:
<br />Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
<br />Berean Class - 9:30 a.m.
<br />(Sunday School for young adults)
<br />Worship - 10:45
<br />Youth Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
<br />Evangelistic services - 6:00 p.m.
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<br />Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer - 7:00-8:00 p.m.
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<br />CROSS OF HOPE
<br />LUTHERAN CHURCH
<br />5730 179th Lane N.W.
<br />Pastor Olson - 753-2057
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<br />Summer Worship Time: Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:15
<br />a.m.; Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
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<br />Vacation Bible School: August 6-10, "Island In The Sun",
<br />Ages 3 years old through 6th grade, 9:00 a.m. to noon, $12.00
<br />per child.
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<br />Jr. High Week: August 13-16, "On The Road", Ages 7th and
<br />8th grade, 10:00 a.m., $12.00 per child. Proposed schedule
<br />includes visits to: St. Johns Abbey in Collegeville, MN.,
<br />Ramsey City Hall, Luther Northwestern Seminary, Valleyfair,
<br />Overnight camping and tubing on the Canon River.
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<br />Leadership '90 sessions are opportunities to learn how to
<br />develop your own leadership skills, identify your personal com-
<br />munication style, cope with difficult people, develop influence
<br />and power, solve problems, work to build an effective team.
<br />The August 21 session is Profiting from Paradigms (a video
<br />tape) and is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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