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RAMSEY ELEMENTARY PROMOTES "DRUG FREE IS THE WAY TO BE" October 22 through October 26 was declared drug and alcohol awareness week by the State of Minnesota. A red ribbon campaign was launched throughout the state to pro- mote the theme" Drug Free Is The Way To Be." Throughout the week at Ramsey we were able to provide our students with a broad base of experiences. Before the week had even begun, Mrs. Christianson had the students make Drug Free Is The Way To Be posters and these were hung throughout the building. Monday morning began with a banner parade around the building and a flag raising ceremony in which one student from each class was chosen to participate. We hung the red flag and decorated the school with red ribbons as a way ~~ symbolize our commitment to promoting drug free activities. Each teacher was responsible for providing their students with many discussions and activities regarding drug and alcohol use and responsible decision making. In addition, each third and fourth grade class was visited by a group of high school students that have been trained to teach alcohol and safety-responsible decision making through a 4-H pro- gram. All the high school students had been selected by their teachers as students leaders and truly represented themselves well. Our students thought they were great and they set a wonderful example for them. Also throughout the week each first and second grade room was visited by Carol Redburn our school social worker. Carol talked with them about making choices and practicing how to "Just Say No". All was topped off on Thursday with Ramsey Red Day. All the students and staff wore red clothing; ribbons, buttons and even socks! Posters of Hershal Walker and The Jets were raffled off in some classes. Red ribbons and stickers with drug free slogans were given to each child. The week was a whirl- wind of activity, our students learned alot and as always, the Ramsey teachers deserve a round of applause for a job well done! CROSS OF HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 5730 179th Lane N.W. Thanksgiving Services will be held on Wed., Nov. 21st at 7:30 P.M. Gifts of food will be given to the Anoka Food Shelf and offerings will go to support World Hunger. With festive music and gifts to share with the world, everyone will sense the joy in Thanksgiving. Celebrate Singles is a group which meets at least mon- thly at Cross of Hope. Friday, Nov. 30th, singles will attend the Advent Vespers at Augsburg College. December 9th, singles will meet at Cross of Hope at 7-9 p.m. All ages are welcome. Sunday, December 9, Cross of Hope's Choir will present the ALlvent--Christmas festival of music: A REASON TO RE- JOICE. During both services, 9 and 10:15 a.m.. The Respecteen Library of Lutheran Brotherhood Branch 8254 is housed at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church. The library is a collection of materials consisting of books, videos and audio tapes regarding self-esteem, chemical abuse, family and relationship dynamics, and decision making skill builders. The collection is available for use by individuals, churches, schools and organizations at a minimal cost on a lending library basis. For additional information, contact Nancy Gid- dings at 753-4853 or Cross of Hope Church at 753-2057. LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 6139 157th Lane N.W. THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP: Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:00 P.M. Everyone in the Ramsey area is invited to join in this joyous festive worship. LORD OF LIFE CHOIR CONCERT: The Senior Choir of Lord of Life will present an Advent concert on Sunday, December 9th during the 9:30 and 11 :00 a.m. worship hours. Victoria Wilgocki, Director, and the choir have prepared a joyous Ad- vent concert for all to enjoy. NORTH METRO BRASS IN CONCERT: The North Metro Brass will perform at Lord of Life on Sunday, December 16th at the 9:30 and 11 :00 A.M. worship hours. Pastor Blair invites each and everyone of you to join in another joyous event. The 8:00 a.m. service will be the traditional festive service. CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP HOURS: Once again, December 24th brings three marvelous services of worship to you. At 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., join us for a Service of Carols, with Holy Communion and a string quartet from the Minnesota Orchestra. An 11 :00 P.M. service will allow you to usher in Christmas Day with friends and fellowship at Lord of Life. For further information on any of the above and all our other programs, call the church office at 427-8630. l-- NEWS FROM YOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT The Ramsey Fire Department responded to a total of 22 fire calls from the first of October through the 11th of November. Most of the calls were either false alarms or small fires that were already under control. One firefighter, Lt. Jay Guimont, suffered multiple fractures in his left leg when a rear tire blew during a bus fire at American Trade-A-Bus on Sunfish Lake Blvd. Other than that, the fires we had were handled without incident. Also we're getting into the "wood burning" season! So let us take this opportunity to remind everyone to have those Chimneys cleaned. A thorough check of your smoke detec- tors wouldn't be a bad idea either. Also, we would like to mention that the wives of the Ramsey Firemen have started an auxilliary for support of and fun- draising for the Ramsey Fire Dept. The first fundraiser that is planned is a bake sale at the Anoka County Courthouse on the 21st of November from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. They will also be selling refreshments at craft sale on November 30th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This will be held at the Anoka City Hall. If you have a benefit or fund raiser that the RFD Ladies Aux- illiary can participate in please contact either: Tori Guimont (427-9827) or Barb McKusick (427-0444) RAMSEY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES NATIONAL FIRE WEEK The Ramsey Voulunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the establishments and per- sonnel that assisted in the recognition of National Fire Week. The Ramsey Fire Department spent the week at various ac- tivities including fire safety classes for daycare students. The fire safety presentations included teaching children the basic stop, drop and roll technique, followed by a tour of the fire station house. The children thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the fire trucks, trying on firefighting gear, hearing the sirens blow and best of all, actually shooting water from a fire hose. Any other groups or organizations that are interested in hosting a fire prevention awareness class and/or a tour of the station house should please call Dale McKusick at 427-0444. It's fun for the children, as well as the firefighters, and serves as a tool that may save a life. Fire Captian Tom Hoxter supervises practicing the stop, drop and roll technique. Proud poses with Fire Engine NO.1 ~ - - ---;r iJ;.,,.--... ~'... .. , ~ L-ioa :- -' f~ _ ___ LL " . -i~ r .~," L - ~ ~-~~ --~---~ BUSINESS SCENE: TENDER TOUCH CAR WASH 14101 St. Francis Blvd. N.W. The Tender Touch Car Wash located just north of the new Rum River Bridge, was constructed in 1987 and is owned and operated by Ramsey residents, Clayton and Kathy Berg. The facility consists of a six bay self service car wash. The hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mon- day through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sun- days. The only exceptions to this schedule are for inclement weather or equipment problems. (In the case of heavy snowfall or temperatures below -10 degrees, the facility does close early). On Saturday, November 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Clayton and Kathy will be offering special reduced prices and free coffee and cookies to introduce the public to the most recent improvements at the facility -- a no touch automatic car wash. The "No Touch System" is state-of-the-art wash and blow dryer equipment that utilizes high pressure and chemicals rather than brushes. "No Touch" is designed to prevent damage to fine finishes, antennas, visors or mir- rors and has a clearance of 91 inches that will accommodate vehicles as large as a Ford Maxi Van. There is also an automatic cashier at the facility that ac- cepts tokens, one dollar bills, five dollar bills, and coins and will give change if the deposited amount exceeds the cost of the wash type selected. Clayton and Kathy invite you to stop by and give your car the tender touch treatment. RAMSEY LIONS TO SPONSOR FOOTBALL PARTY AND HAM ROAST The Ramsey Lions will be sponsoring a football party and ham roast on Sunday, November 25, 1990 at Jimmy B's Cafe.on H~y. #10 from noon until 6:00 p.m. The cost of the tickets IS $6 per person and may be purchased in ad- vance at ~ & L Liquors (Rum River Plaza) or from any Ramsey Lion member. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Ramsey Lions meet at 7:00 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Jimmy B's Cafe. Anyone in- terested in joining the organization should contact Lion Pat Doroff at 427-5694. ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS! Are you aware of an active snowmobile club operating in the City of Ramsey? W,e ar~ known as the RAMSEY SNOW RAMS, a friendly, family Oriented group. During the snow season we have many club organized rides. Our Club sponsors the D.N.R. Snowmobile Safety Training Certification program in Ramsey. We are members of Mn. United Snowmobile Association. At various times during the summer months we hold pic- nics and a camp out. Our meetings are held the first Monday of each month at McDuff's Eatery and Pub located at Rum River Hills Golf Course. We welcome visitors and potential members. Con- tact Marlin Parry at 427-8257. CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM ACHEIVES OVER 60 PERCENT PARTICIPATION IN NOVEMBER The Ramsey City-wide curbside recycling program achieved over 60 percent participation for the first two weeks of the month of November. This participation rate was achieved even with the gliches that occur in a new program during the early stages of implementation. Residents need to follow the map and calendar shown below for the dates of pickup in their neighborhoods. If you find that your neighborhood was missed, please contact the Ramsey Municipal Center at 427-1410 the first thing Tues- day morning following your pick-up date. The biggest problem facing the City and the hauler is that the materials are not prepared correctly. The hauler, if time per- mits, will do some limited curbside sorting however, this slows down the recycling crew and is an additional cost for the program. One of the biggest problems with the preparing of the material is leaving the caps and lids on glass and plastic containers. Please follow the instructions listed below for preparing your materials. If you have questions concerning preparing material, your recycling days or any questions concerning the program please contact the Ramsey Municipal Center at 427-1410. NEWSPAPER Ne.wspapers should be put in a grocery bag and placed on top of the recycling container. Please, no magazines; catalogs; shiny, glossy paper; or cereal boxes. METAL & ALUMINUM CANS Metal cans should have labels removed, flattened, rinsed, and placed in a grocery bag in the recycling container. Please no paint cans or aerosol containers. ' GLASS Glass should have labels, lids and metal rings removed, be rinsed, and placed in a grocery bag in the recycling container. Each color glass (green, clear and brown) should be placed in a separate grocery bag. Do not break glass containers. Please, no window glass, plate glass or light bulbs. PLASTIC BOTTLES Plastic milk, water, juice, and pop bottles should have labels, lids and rings removed, be flattened and rinsed, and placed in a grocery bag in the recycling container. Most plastic containers with the following symbol are recyclable. [&] The following containers may carry this symbol, however they are not recyclable; oil jugs, antifreeze or windsheild washer bottles. If you have questions please contact Ramsey Municipal Center at 427-1410.