Ramsey Resident - 1985 - July/August

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r SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Just a reminder to Summer Reading Club members - there's only one week left of summer reading, so get into the library and ,finish up your contracts! The last day of Summer Reading Club is July 27. If you haven't received your invitation to the special read- ing club parties on July 31, stop by the library this week. NEWS FROM THE ADULT SECTION Videocassettes available at library - Our collection of ren- tal videocassettes is growing! The cassettes circulated are 1/2 inch VHS format and can be played on VHS equipment on- ly. Special registration is re- quired to borrow the videocas- settes. To register, present your library card plus a second I' L I, I l " < t:\. " . III r I\J 0,1 1'\ 'I, ! ~l I il I , I "r L \, , t I. ~ , " '>~ ;:?f%~jtt:tV' ;t1] :iY~<;'/*MJM #: The Library Corner. ~ form of identification with your name and address. Bor- rowers must be 18 years or older. Videocassettes are available on a first come, first serve basis. There are no re- newals, advance bookings or _ reserves. You may borrow up to 2 titles at one time. There is a $1 per title per day charge. To find out more information about our newest collection, call 421-5800 or stop by the Anoka Public Library. We'll be glad to show you our collec- tion of videocassettes and register you for borrowing. The library has an Apple - Looking for something to do this summer? The library has a coin-operated Apple II Plus personal computer with dual disc drive, screen display and printer available to the public. The possibilities are almost - endless as to what you can learn and do with a computer. It is available for use during regular library hours. Disket- tes are on sale at the Informa- tion Desk in the library for $1 if you need one, and 50~ will buy you 15 minutes of time on the computer. For more informa- tion, call 421-5800 or come in to the library and have a look. Library accepts gifts and memorials - The Anoka Public Library has accepted gifts and memorials for many years and will continue to do so in the future. All gifts given in honor of someone or as a memorial, have bookplates designating who it was given for and by whom, individually or as a group. If you would like to give a gift in honor of someone or Century Farms The Anoka County Histori- cal Society is once again seek- ing owners of farms in Anoka County that have been in the same family bloodline for a century or more. - ~ The purpose is to identify and honor in some small way those families whose hard work and persistence have.re- suited in the stability of own- ership of the farm which has remained in the family for such a long period of time. --- - Spe'cial recognition will be given to these families during the Anoka County Fair in August. Contact the Anoka County Historical Society Of- fic~ 421-0600 for an applica- tion packet. The packet con- tains an information sheet ex- plaining the project and a re- sponse sheet which will help to verify data. All applications become property of the Anoka County Historical Society. as a memorial to someone, please contact the director of the Anoka Public Library at 421-5800. Attention large print readers - Come in to the Anoka Public Library and see our selection of large print books. The Anoka Public Library is part of a large print book exchange program, which brings new large print books into the library approximately every 6 months. The Anoka Public Library has a large print book for you! Homebound service avail- able - The Homebound Pro- gram of the Anoka Public Library needs people who, be- cause of age or physical dis- ability, are unable to come to the library. The program pro- vides all of the free services of the library to the client free of any charge. We have books, re- cordings, periodicals and art work that you can have brought to your home by a vol- unteer. Call today, 421-5800, and ask for the Homebound Coordinator. Volunteers to deliver materials are very wel- come. Please call and ask us about it. Summer hours - Summer hours at the Anoka Public Library, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day week- end are: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Satur- day 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The library is not open on Sundays . during the summer months. The Anoka Public Library is located at 2135 Third Avenue North in Anoka. Anoka County Historical Society Contest Winners JoAnn Castellano of lsanti, by Mrs. Castellano's daughter, at the Anoka County Historical MN received first prize for her Melanie Castellano Gustaf- Society as a part of the "Here bride doll in the "Dress A son, on June 6, 1981. Second Comes. The Bride" exhibit Bride-Groom Doll" Contest. place winner was Char Bar- which will run through the The doll's dress is an exact tholomay of Kimball, MN. month of June. copy of the bridal dress worn These dolls will be on display Annual Choir Awards Program The Annual Choir Awards Program at St. Francis High School was held May 13 and gave opportunity to show recognition to the many stu- dents who received awards throughout the year. The second highest award is the National Choral Founda- tion Award which was present- ed to senior Sue Florman. Sue is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Florman of Andover. She has served as alto section leader for the Concert Choir, has been a leader in the Madrigal Singers and script writer for the Madrigal Dinner for the past two years. She plans to attend Anoka-Ramsey Junior College next fall. The highest award given a choir member at St. Francis High School is the Arion Foun- dation Award which was pre- sented to senior Kayla Atkins. the past three years. She has This award is provided by the worked together with Sue Flor- National Arion Foundation man to write the Madrigal din- and the Anoka Union. The reci- ner script for the past two pient this year is the daughter years. Kayla is also a member of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Atkins of of the 1984-85 Minnesota AII- Bethel. Kayla has served as State Choir. Kayla is planning soprano section leader of the to continue her education in Concert Choir, Concert Choir the fall possibly in the area of President, soloist, and memo. music. ber of the Madrigal Singers for