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r Jaycees Do Their Part For M DA The Jaycees is a young per- sons organization whose be- lief is that "Service to Human- ity is the Best Work of Life". If you are interested in learn- ing more about the Jaycees, please contact Larry Lindahl at 427-4752. The Ramsey Area Jaycees would like to thank everyone who they met at the roadblock for their courteous and gener- ous support. On July 20 and 21 the Ram- sey Area Jaycees collected $613.54 in donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Associa- tion from passing motorists at the intersection of County Roads 57 and 116, the entranc- es to Tom Thumb and the en- trances to LeTourneaus Super Valu. They were a part of the 1985 state wide Minnesota Jaycees' "Roadblock" to benefit M DA. Across the state over 100 chapters participated in this project. The money raised will help support MDA's programs of medical services and research to aid over one thousand Min- nesota families. MDA seeks cures or effective treatments for 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect nearly one million Americans. In 1985 over $300,000 in research grants will be funded by MDA at the University of Minnesota and Rochester's Mayo Clinic. Ramsey Senior .Citizen Club 't The Ramsey Senior Citizens business meeting is followed Club meets the first Wednes- up by card games, bingo or day of each month in the lower some other form of entertain- level of Ramsey Municipal ment. The club welcomes new Center for a potluck luncheon .members and anyone interest- at 12 noon, followed by a busi- ed in joining should contact ness meeting at 1 p.m. The Valera LaBounty at 427-3811. Ramsey 4.H Family Hosts Japanese Student nRlIonm HOUSinG WUU OCT. 6 -13 people how to cooperate with and appreciate one another." Learning about a culture pro- duces the realization that peo- ple have much in common despite differences in customs and ways of life. This brings people together and in- creases international under- standing. It also allows for greater development of char- acter and outlook on life. Shiho commented that among her Minnesota favor- ites were McDonald's ham- burgers and the amusement rides at the Anoka County Fair. In Minnesota, through the Labo - 4-H exchange program, is 14 year old Shiho Segawa from Karuizawa, Japan. Shiho was hosted by the Wes Roche family, members of the Cheer- ful Chuggers 4-H Club in Ram- sey. A special friendship has developed between the Roche and Segawa families as three years ago the older Segawa daughter, Kana, stayed with the Roches. The goal of Labo is "to pro- mote understanding of differ- ent cultures through learning their languages, and to teach DRIVE LIKE SCHOOL CHILDBEN'S .LlVIS OBI!., FIRE DRlW SAVE LNES! Mayor's State of the City Report Continued from page 5 tional vehicles. However, their use becomes a problelTl to the City when residents violate their neighbors' rights (tres- passing, noise, etc.) If resi- dents police themselves; the City can avoid adopting laws which are costly to enforce. MEDIA EVENTS The City currently uti I izes the Anoka County Union which is published weekly as its official newspaper. The Union contains all legal notic- es including public hearings, meeting notices, etc. The City newsletter, published bi- monthly, is the Tri-City News- letter. We still seem to have problems reaching all resi- dents on issues and happen- ings in the City. We have one other vehicle available to the residents and that is Cable T.V. We can use the govern- ment channel to air City Coun- cil and commission meetings. The City would have no cost in providing this service, but resi- dents would have to pay any household installation and subscription costs. Accord- ingly, I would like to have your comments on the City provid- ing this service. CONCLUSION I thoroughly enjoy the op- portunity that you, the resi- dents of Ramsey, are giving me to serve as your mayor. I can assure you that I will con- tinue to work hard on your be- half. I am also' sure that you will not always agree with my decisions. However, I will be acting in what I believe to be the best interests of the entire City. I recognize that my deci- sions will be considered good by some and bad by others. As is usually the .case with sub- jective decisions, it depends on whose ox is gored. faCility (Site P, adjacent to the present landfill operation) in Ramsey. We are working very hard to ensure that the de- velopment of Site P is not a reality. 3) Drainage: As you have read in the papers, neighbor- ing communities are also suf- fering from terrific drainage problems. Some of this is due to the cyclical nature of pre- cipitation patterns, but much is also due to increased de- velopment in the City. As more development occurs, the ground can absorb less water and greater runoff occurs. As a result, water collects in areas where it is normally high and dry. The resolution to this pro- blem will be the construction of storm sewers and/or ditch- es to protect residents and normally high property. How- ever, final approval for this construction remains in your hands, the Citizens of Ramsey. 4). Dogs and Zoning: The Ci- ty is receiving complaints re- garding dogs running at large and residents in violation of the City's "nuisance" ordin- ances. The solution to these problems is that residents are going to have to police them- selves. It is usually evident when we are violating our neighbors' rights by subtract- ing from the value of their neighborhood when we use our yards as garbage dumps. As with any problem that in- volves neighbors, it is some- times easier to bite your tongue and be quiet. However, without your involvement and help, reasonable solutions cannot be achieved. 5) Snowm.obiles, Three Wheelers, Dirt Bikes, etc.: These types of vehicles when used properly are fine recrea- . LEARN MOTTO BURN ~ Fire Prevention Week October 6-12 Support Your Local Volunteer Fire Department Shlho Segawa 'I i ~ '" L rl- ~ .\ I{ I~ rl' \' FARM SAFETY ~EEK SEPT. 15-21