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<br />RAMSEY LIONS CLUB
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<br />The Ramsey Lions Club prepared and distributed
<br />food baskets and gifts for twenty-nine Ramsey
<br />families just prior to the Christmas holidays. The
<br />Lions spent $1,900 to cover this community need.
<br />The Ramsey Lions also arranged a holiday tour
<br />of the metro Christmas decorations for the senior
<br />citizens club. Everyone had a tremendous time. The
<br />Christmas lights tour and the meal later were en-
<br />joyed by all the seniors and the many Lions who also
<br />went along. Special thanks to Lion Milt Anderson
<br />who arranged this event.
<br />The funding for these charitable activities and
<br />other donations discussed in past articles comes
<br />from the Ramsey Lions Club charitable gambling
<br />concessions at Jimmy B's and the Super Bowl. The
<br />City of Ramsey and its residents have received over
<br />$35,000 from the profits from these pulltab opera-
<br />tions since the Ramsey Lions became licensed for
<br />this type of activity. The Lions have made a
<br />significantly increasing number of contributions to
<br />local causes, parks, programs, residents in need,
<br />and charities. Your Ramsey Lions are proud to have
<br />been able to help the community in this manner.
<br />The annual midwinter Lions Convention for District
<br />5M7 will be held in January. Many of the members
<br />will be attending this event to learn more about
<br />Lionism and to participate in many of the activities
<br />held during the convention. The Ramsey Lions will
<br />also assist with the bimonthly commodity distribu-
<br />tion in January.
<br />The months of January, February and March will
<br />be membership growth months for Lions Interna-
<br />tional. Anyone wanting information about Lionism or
<br />wishing to join the Ramsey Lions Club should call
<br />Lion Olaf Olson (427-3169) or Lion Jerry Hamlet
<br />(441-1630).
<br />
<br />
<br />Some of the Ramsey/Anoka Seniors enjoying the Christmas
<br />tour.
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<br />Lions participating in Christmas food basket and gift distribu-
<br />tion are left to right: Lions Dick Mevissen, Dennis Anderson,
<br />Brad Dahl, Dave Bawden, Gene Hinrichs, Olaf Olson (kneel-
<br />ing), Lyle Heger, Don Enebak, Leigh Lundberg, Gary Suchy,
<br />Jerry Hamlet and Leo Letourneau.
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<br />
<br />NEWS FROM RAMSEY YOUTH
<br />ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
<br />
<br />The January meeting of the Ramsey Youth Athletic
<br />Association will be held on Monday the 25th at 7:30
<br />p.m. at Ramsey City Hall. The newly elected board
<br />members will be there to greet you. The following
<br />are your newly elected board members for 1988:
<br />
<br />President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kem King
<br />Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Prall
<br />Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha Leipzig
<br />Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Bodin
<br />Equipment Advisor. . . . . . . . . . . Steve Gourley
<br />Staff Advisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loree Davis
<br />Athletic Advisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
<br />Vacancy - Anyone interested, attend the
<br />meeting on the 25th
<br />Publicity Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . Loie Mashuga
<br />
<br />The following are RY AA's athletic directors:
<br />
<br />Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loie Mashuga
<br />Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lance Leipzig
<br />Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John DeZiel
<br />Jr. High Girls Softball. . . . . . . . Betty Sorenson
<br />3-6th Gr. Girls Softball. . . . . . . . . . Liz Gourley
<br />10-12th Gr. Baseball. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordy Lee
<br />
<br />The following directors positions are still open: Boys
<br />Softball 5-12; Boys Softball3-9th Grade. If interested,
<br />please contact Kem King at 421-0157 or Jill Prall at
<br />427-6327.
<br />
<br />Please note that the February meeting of the RY AA
<br />will be on Monday, February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at
<br />Ramsey City Hall.
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<br />* *WATCH FOR THE UP AND COMING 2ND AN-
<br />NUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SPECIAL
<br />CELEBRITIES PLANNED FOR MARCH 13!!1
<br />ANYONE INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THAT
<br />EVENT SHOULD CALL JILL PRALL AT 427-6327
<br />OR KEM KING AT 421-0157.**
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<br />ANOKA COUNTY EXTENSION
<br />
<br />SERVICE OFFERING SERIES
<br />
<br />OF
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<br />WATER QUALITY SEMINARS
<br />
<br />Many new homeowners in Anoka County are
<br />finding that having their own private water and sep-
<br />tic systems brings a new set of challenges that were
<br />unknown to them when they were on city water and
<br />sewer. Now instead of a call to city hall, they need
<br />to look for help from well drillers, septic tank
<br />maintenance companies and water testing services
<br />from the County Environmental Services.
<br />Information in the form of fact sheets and bulletins
<br />are also available from the Anoka County Extension
<br />Service. For the homeowner wanting a chance to
<br />better understand their private water system, the Ex-
<br />tension Service is also cooperating with the Min-
<br />nesota Pollution Control Agency in presenting a
<br />series of three water quality seminars:
<br />
<br />"YOUR WELL'S WELL-BEING"
<br />January 19, 1988; 7:00-9:30 p.m.
<br />Topics include: Where your water comes from; well con-
<br />struction and maintenance; County well testing; effects of
<br />iron in water on household equipment.
<br />(Unfortunately, the publication date of this newsletter is after
<br />January 19 but you may still be able to obtain information
<br />and brochures distributed at this seminar by calling Trish
<br />Olson at 755-1280).
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<br />"KNOW YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM"
<br />February 16, 1988; 7:00-9:30 p.m.
<br />Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Anoka
<br />No charge; please call 755-1280 to pre-register.
<br />Topics include: Correct placement, maintenance and deal-
<br />ing with household chemical wastes. Septic system modes
<br />will be on display with educational materials.
<br />
<br />"GREEN LAWN-CLEAN WATER - CAN WE HAVE BOTH?"
<br />March 15, 1988; 7:00-9:30 p.m.
<br />Bunkers Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Anoka
<br />No charge; please call 755-1280 to pre-register.
<br />Topics include: efficient feeding of your lawn, where do
<br />nutrients go, safe lawn pesticide use and what to do with
<br />grass clippings.
<br />
<br />"FRAGILE TIME...
<br />THINGS TEENS NEVER TELL"
<br />
<br />In recent weeks the emotional needs of teens and
<br />the stresses that affect them has become very ap-
<br />parent. The U of M Anoka County Extension Office
<br />is conducting an open, free meeting on Tuesday,
<br />January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities
<br />Center located at 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. The
<br />meeting will address the issues of teen stress,
<br />suicide and how to help and relate to the teens of
<br />today.
<br />
<br />The following panel of experts will share their insight:
<br />
<br />. Barb Swanson, Director of Youth Service
<br />Bureau, Director
<br />. Pat Morreim, Anoka County Extension Agent,
<br />4-H and County Extension Director
<br />. Dawn, An Anoka County Teen
<br />
<br />Please call 755-1280 to register.
<br />
<br />PUBLIC FORUM ON
<br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
<br />
<br />Many Anoka County residents are interested in
<br />Anoka County's economy and what issues affect it,
<br />such as small business development, transportation
<br />and agriculture.
<br />
<br />Anoka County residents are invited to attend a free
<br />public forum focusing on issues related to Anoka
<br />County's economy, sponsored by the Anoka Coun-
<br />ty Activities Center, Thursday, January 28 at 11 :30
<br />a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550
<br />Bunker Lake Blvd. N.W. Register by calling
<br />755-1280; you are invited to bring a bag lunch or
<br />order a box lunch for $3 at the time you register.
<br />
<br />GETTING CONTROL
<br />OF YOUR FINANCES
<br />HOME STUDY COURSE
<br />
<br />"Getting Control Of Your Finances", a study-at-
<br />home course, is now available to residents from the
<br />Anoka County Extension Service. The course is
<br />designed to help you and your family use and direct
<br />your income to reach your financial goals. It aids
<br />families in developing a financial management plan.
<br />
<br />Every two weeks a packet will be mailed including
<br />topic information, activities and resources. The six
<br />units are: Examine Your Situation, Record Keeping,
<br />Your Feelings About Money, Credit, Insurance and
<br />You Are In Control. The first unit of information was
<br />mailed January 18, prior to the publication of this
<br />newsletter but you may still be able to enroll by call-
<br />ing 755-1280. The cost is $5.00.
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<br />LORD OF LIFE
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<br />Guest Speaker:
<br />Dr. Roald A. Kindem, consultant for the Stewardship
<br />Appeal at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 6139 157th
<br />Lane N.W., will be the guest speaker at worship ser-
<br />vices at 8:00,9:30 and 11 :00 a.m. on January 24th.
<br />His sermon title is "God Gave...We Give!"
<br />
<br />Polka Worship:
<br />On Sunday, February 7, 1988, Rod Cerar will be
<br />returning to lead Lord of Life in a Polka worship ex-
<br />perience at all three worship hours -- 8:00, 9:30 and
<br />11 :00 a.m. Pastor Blair Anderson welcomes all to
<br />attend. Lord of Life is located at the corner of Coun-
<br />ty Rd. #5 and Sunfish Lake Blvd.
<br />
<br />Parenting Program:
<br />Lord of Life will be offering a parenting program,
<br />Step-Biblically, beginning Tuesday, February 2 at
<br />7:00 p.m. This course will continue for 9 weeks. The
<br />cost is $17.50 per individual or $20.00 per couple.
<br />Call 427-8630 for more information.
<br />
<br />Families Anonymous:
<br />If you've known the feelings of desperation concer-
<br />ning the abuse of drugs or alcohol by a loved one,
<br />you may want to join Families Anonymous. The
<br />group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Lord of
<br />Life Church. For more information, contact Pastor
<br />Anderson at 427-8630 or Jim and Donna at
<br />753-2704.
<br />
<br />RAMSEY SENIOR CITIZENS
<br />
<br />Twenty-seven members braved the cold weather
<br />to attend the January meeting of the Ramsey Senior
<br />Citizens. The members welcomed two new couples
<br />to the club -- Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Reynolds and Mr.
<br />and Mrs. Larry Guentzel. As usual, the pot luck lun-
<br />cheon was delicious and the members enjoyed
<br />testing their card skills in a good game of 500.
<br />The treasurer would like to remind the members
<br />that 1988 dues of $1.50 per person are due as of
<br />January 1.
<br />Milt Anderson from the Ramsey Lions Club was
<br />present to discuss things the Lions would like to do
<br />in the future for the Ramsey Seniors.
<br />The February meeting of the Ramsey Senior
<br />Citizens will be a tour of the Anoka Historical Socie-
<br />ty. All members are to meet at the Historical Socie-
<br />ty at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3. After
<br />the tour, the Seniors will be meeting at 11 :45 a.m.
<br />at the Bonanza in Coon Rapids for lunch.
<br />The Ramsey Seniors would also like to take this
<br />opportunity to let other seniors in Ramsey know that
<br />there are snowplowing services that do offer dis-
<br />counts to senior citizens. For names and telephone
<br />numbers of those businesses, call Zola Malamen at
<br />441-7841 .
<br />If you are interested in joining the Ramsey Seniors
<br />or would like more information, please call Zola
<br />Malamen at 441-7841 .
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<br />CABLE TV OFFERS
<br />PRODUCTION CLASSES
<br />
<br />Here is a listing of the classes available to Ramsey
<br />residents who want to produce and show their own
<br />programs on Neighborhood Cable TV (Ch. 33).
<br />
<br />Porta-Pack I
<br />Monday, February 1, 6-9 P.M.
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<br />Porta-Pack II
<br />Monday, February 8, 6-9 P.M.
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<br />Studio I
<br />Monday, Febuary 15, 6-9 P.M.
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<br />Studio II
<br />Monday, February 22, 6-9 P.M.
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<br />A nominal fee is required. If these items don't fit
<br />your schedule call about classes at the Coon Rapids
<br />or Blaine locations.
<br />The Anoka studio is located at 737 E. River Rd.
<br />and is open Monday-Friday 9-9 and 9-6 on Saturday.
<br />For more information call 427-2531.
<br />The Quad Cities Cable Commission will meet on
<br />February 18 at 5 P.M. in the Anoka City Hall. These
<br />meetings are open to the public.
<br />
<br />TIRED OF ALCOHOL
<br />AFFECTING YOUR LIFE?
<br />JOIN US.
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<br />RAMSEY A.A.
<br />
<br />Thursdays
<br />Sundays
<br />RAMSEY CITY HALL
<br />LOWER LEVEL- REAR ENTRANCE
<br />
<br />8:00 p.m.
<br />7:30 p.m.
<br />
<br />RAMSEY ALANON Thursdays 8:00 p.m.
<br />RAMSEY CITY HALL
<br />LOWER LEVEL - REAR ENTRANCE
<br />
<br />ADULT CHILDREN
<br />OF ALCOHOLICS Thursdays 7:30 p.m.
<br />RAMSEY CITY HALL
<br />LOWER LEVEL - REAR ENTRANCE
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