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<br />COMMUNITY EDUCATION
<br />NEWS
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<br />Community Education classes start for the youth
<br />of Ramsey on September 22. Many classes are of-
<br />fered this fall, both Enrichment and physical ac-
<br />tivities. If you did not get a brochure call 422-5199
<br />or stop in the Community School office in the
<br />Elementary School and pick one up. Mini sessions
<br />of additional classes will start November 3rd so
<br />watch for the brochure to be sent home from school
<br />the week of October 20th.
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<br />GENERATION AT RISK
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<br />January 28, 1987, 7:00 p.m.
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<br />In 1983 something astounding occurred across
<br />the nation. A television program - "THE CHEMICAL
<br />PEOPLE" - aired on PBS and the impact of the pro-
<br />gram mobilized 8,000 task forces in communities
<br />across the country to take action against teenage
<br />drug and alcohol abuse. The goal of this second
<br />CHEMICAL PEOPLE program called "GENERA-
<br />TION AT RISK" is to heighten the impact of those
<br />task forces by educating the community that we have
<br />generation at risk - that drug and alcohol abuse
<br />continues to be one of the major problems facing to-
<br />day's young people. We find that other problems
<br />also are part of their lives. The problems sometimes
<br />interrelate, seldom are alone and the causes are
<br />constantly being researched.
<br />"GENERATION AT RISK" explores the
<br />multidimensional spectrum of problems facing to-
<br />day's youth. The program focuses on the continu-
<br />ing abuse of substances, as well as the issues of
<br />teen pregnancy, suicide, and the alarming 27% high-
<br />school drop-out rate.
<br />Ramsey Community Education Chemical People
<br />Task Force is planning local events to coincide with
<br />the national event. If you are interested in helping
<br />to organize these events, contact Claudia Dodge,
<br />422-5199.
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<br />ADVENTURES PLUS PROGRAM
<br />
<br />Adventures Plus Program provides a safe, super-
<br />vised, play environment for elementary aged
<br />children before and after school and on school vaca-
<br />tion days. Children in kindergarten through fifth
<br />grade are welcome in the program which em-
<br />phasizes the development of social, emotional,
<br />physical, and recreational skills.
<br />Working parents bring their children to school
<br />sometime after 6:30 a.m. A staff person greets them
<br />in the cafeteria as they sign in their children. The
<br />children choose from a variety of activities within the
<br />Adventures Plus program and the parents go off to
<br />work. Shortly before school starts, the children en-
<br />joy a breakfast/snack and get ready for school.
<br />After school, the children walk to the designated
<br />Adventures Plus area. The children enjoy a snack
<br />and participate in planned activities. As parents
<br />return home from work, they pick up their children
<br />at school.
<br />The hours of the program are: Before school -
<br />6:30-9:30 a.m.; After school - 3:30-6:00 p.m.;
<br />Nonschool days - 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
<br />For information about fees, to visit the program,
<br />or to enroll your child, contact Deb Miller, Adventures
<br />Plus Program Coordinator, Ramsey, 422-5114.
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<br />RAMSEY SENIOR CITIZENS
<br />
<br />The Ramsey Senior Citizens met at 12:00 noon
<br />on Wednesday, September 3. There were twenty-
<br />five members present.
<br />Douglas Freeby, Anoka-Champlin Fire Marshall,
<br />gave a talk on things to watch for to prevent fires
<br />in the home. It was most interesting and reminded
<br />us of many things which we probably had known,
<br />but forgot.
<br />Next month the Seniors will have their regular
<br />meeting at noon on Wednesday, October 1, but not
<br />at the usual place. The club will be meeting at the
<br />new "On The Green" restaurant on Hwy. 47.
<br />The Ramsey Senior Citizens meet the first
<br />Wednesday of each month at noon in the lower level
<br />of Ramsey Municipal Center for a pot luck luncheon
<br />and various entertainment and games. The club
<br />welcomes new members and anyone interested in
<br />joining should contact Dorothy Scroggins at
<br />421-4414.
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<br />TIRED OF ALCOHOL
<br />AFFECTING YOUR LIFE?
<br />JOIN US.
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<br />RAMSEY A.A.
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<br />ATTENTION RAMSEY
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<br />The Ramsey City Council is considering
<br />establishing an ad hoc committee to review the Ci-
<br />ty's water problems. Anyone interested in serving
<br />on the committee should submit a letter of applica-
<br />tion to the City of Ramsey, 15153 Nowthen Blvd.
<br />N.W., Ramsey, MN 55303, Attn: Ann Norris.
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<br />LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN
<br />6139 157th lane N.W.
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
<br />Pastor Anderson
<br />427-8630
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<br />KINGDOM HALL OF
<br />JEHOVAH'S WITNESS
<br />13751 Dolomite St. N.W.
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
<br />427 -3943
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<br />GROUP W CABLE
<br />SYSTEM UPDATE
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<br />EXTENDED PHONE HOURS:
<br />Customer representatives answer phones from:
<br />8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
<br />8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday
<br />EXTENDED INSTAllATION HOURS:
<br />INCLUDE EVENING AND SATURDAY/
<br />SUNDAY UPON APPROVAL FROM
<br />INSTAllATION SUPERVISOR.
<br />TECHNICIAN ON DUTY 7 DAYS A WEEK -
<br />Previously on call Saturday and Sunday.
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<br />CROSS OF HOPE LUTHERAN
<br />5730 179th lane N.W.
<br />Ramsey, M N 55303
<br />Pastor Olson
<br />753-2057
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<br />GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
<br />6341 167th Avenue N.W.
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
<br />Pastor Metzger
<br />753-4475
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<br />GOT SOMETHING TO SAY?
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<br />FAITH BAPTIST
<br />15760 Sunfish lake
<br />County Rd. 57
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
<br />425-2960 . 421-3050
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<br />Remember Citizen Input. The Ramsey City Coun-
<br />cil, Economic Development Commission, Park
<br />Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Airport
<br />Commission and Charter Commission all have a
<br />"Citizen Input" time set aside at the beginning of
<br />each meeting. "Citizen Input" permits citizens to ad-
<br />dress Council or Commissions without first having
<br />to get on the agenda.
<br />If you have something that you would like to bring
<br />to the attention of Councilor Commissions, don't
<br />forget "Citizen Input."
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<br />TROTT BROOK GOSPEL HALL
<br />17320 Nowthen Blvd. NW.
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
<br />Contact Tom Wright, 753-3429
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<br />BREAKING THE LANDFILL HABIT
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<br />HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES - WOOD PRESERVATIVES
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<br />Why is proper disposal of wood preservatives important?
<br />
<br />Some wood preservatives contain ingredients that can present a
<br />hazard to human health and the environment. Careless disposal of
<br />even small quantities can endanger drinking-water supplies and
<br />pollute lakes and streams. It is important that we all dispose of these
<br />products responsibly.
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<br />What are wood preservatives?
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<br />Strictly speaking, wood preservatives are products containing
<br />chemicals that are toxic to the organisms that cause wood to decay.
<br />Other products such as stains and sealers protect wood by preven-
<br />ting water from penetrating the surface. Those products can be
<br />disposed of in the same way that paints and similar wood finishes
<br />are discarded.
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<br />What should be done with leftover wood preservatives?
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<br />If what you have is a true wood preservative, check the ingredients
<br />listed on the label. If it does not contain creosote or pen-
<br />tachlorophenol, the best thing to do with it is to use it up. Put on a
<br />second coat. Find a friend or neighbor who can use it. If that is not
<br />possible, follow the suggestions provided below for creosote
<br />mixtures.
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<br />What should be done with leftover creosote products?
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<br />The U.S. Environental Protection Agency determined in 1985 that
<br />these products should not be used by consumers unless they have
<br />had training on how to use them safely. For that reason, it is not sug-
<br />gested that you use them up yourself. However, it may be possible
<br />for you to give the product to a company that has personnel trained
<br />to use it (such as landscapers, nursery operators, railroads or wood-
<br />treating companies).
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<br />Very small quantities of these products (no more than a quart) can
<br />be mixed with kitty litter to solidfy them. Be very careful to prevent
<br />the product from contacting your skin (wear heavy rubber gloves)
<br />and mix it in a well-ventilated area away from pets and children. Use
<br />enough litter so that no running liquid remains and dispose of it in
<br />your household trash.
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<br />If you have more than a quart of preservative that cannot be used
<br />or that you cannot use up, contact the Household Hazardous Waste
<br />Program, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at 296-7373 or write
<br />to the agency at 1935 W. County Road B-2, Roseville, MN 55113.
<br />
<br />What should be done with a leftover pentachlorophenol mixture?
<br />
<br />Like creosote, pentachlorophenol mixtures should be used only by
<br />someone who has had special training. Unlike creosote, it should
<br />not be placed in your trash, even if solidified. No environmental
<br />sound method of disposing of it is available now. It sould be kept
<br />in it's container (place the container in a plastic bag as an extra
<br />precaution) in a safe area such as a high shelf in your garage or base-
<br />ment. It is hoped that a way to dispose of this chemical will be
<br />available soon.
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<br />What about treated wood?
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<br />Do not burn it! Wood that has been treated with a preservative should
<br />not be burned at home as it can create toxic fumes. If you have to
<br />dispose of scraps of treated wood, the safest way is to put the scraps
<br />in with your household garbage for disposal at a landfill or solid waste
<br />incinerator.
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<br />If you have questions about other hazardous wastes in the home or
<br />about other pollution issues, call the Minnesota Pollution Control
<br />Agency at 296-7373.
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