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<br />Jaycee Women Begin
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<br />New Year
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<br />The Ramsey Jaycee Women are off to a
<br />good start on what will be a year of per-
<br />sonal growth for each and every member.
<br />The newly-elected President, Brenda
<br />Bauerkemper, has chosen the theme
<br />"Bloom and Grow" for her year. She
<br />plans to place special emphasis on the in-
<br />dividual member, while doing a few
<br />select community service projects. .
<br />Along this line we will be completing a
<br />Personal Dynamics course, covering goal
<br />setting and starting a diet and exercise
<br />program to coincide with the Minnesota
<br />Jaycee Women Today's Woman program
<br />area. While attending the summer state
<br />meeting in July, information was obtained
<br />concerning' Toxic Shock Syndrome and
<br />passed along to all members. Every
<br />woman 13~47 should become aware of the
<br />symptoms of TSS. For a free copy of these,
<br />contact Sharon at 427-4262.
<br />On the lighter side, we have several
<br />social gatherings planned. In August we
<br />will be bowling, roller skating possibly in
<br />November, skiing in March, plus others
<br />yet to be planned. We are also trying to ar-
<br />range many guest speakers for our mon-
<br />thly meetings. Any suggestions would be
<br />appreciated, as all meetings are open to
<br />anyone interested.
<br />Out children are still VIP's. During.
<br />winter break we plan to take them to the
<br />Touch and See Museum. During spring
<br />break we will plan another outing.
<br />An area we are continuing to support is
<br />Alexandra House, battered women's
<br />shelter in Anoka County. Last year we
<br />donated $100 and children's clothing to
<br />them. They are in need of dressers, kit-
<br />chen chairs, high chairs, wooden play
<br />pens, cribs, linens (particularly towels
<br />and wash cloths!. living room chairs, a
<br />~fa, and infant clothing. If you can. help
<br />m the cause, please contact Bonnie at
<br />753-4177.
<br />Clothing was also donated to the Anoka
<br />State Hospital. There is a continuing need
<br />here also, so let us know if you can help.
<br />We had a bloodmobile in early June.
<br />Unfortunately, school was out and many
<br />people were on vacation, so we didn't
<br />reach our goal. We will be having another
<br />Bloodmobile on February 18 at City
<br />Hall, so mark it on your calendar now.
<br />On September 28, we will be having a
<br />Membership Social in an effort to increase
<br />our numbers. This will be some. type of
<br />program (silly supper, mystery night,
<br />crafts, etc.), refreshments and an orienta-
<br />tion explaining what Jaycee Women is
<br />and what we do. If you're interested,
<br />please call Brenda at 421-6056 or Sharon
<br />at 427-4262.
<br />Please let us know if there is a need in
<br />the community we can fill.
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<br />1981-82 Officers
<br />President Brenda Bauerkemper, 421-6056
<br />State Delegate. . . Sharon Grahs, 427-4262
<br />Secretary. . . . . Joanne Scannell, 427-9008
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<br />Laws Regarding Operation of Recreation.al Bikes
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<br />It seems we are encountering a new crop of persons, young and nearly young,
<br />who haven't heard about the city's policy concerning motorcycles (mainly "dirt-
<br />bikes" and mini-bikes) and other recreational vehicles. At least this is what they tell
<br />us when they are stopped by the squads! So, for the uninformed or forgetful, and
<br />because it's summertime, here we go again.
<br />U:nder state and !ocal laws, no moto~ vehicle can be operated upon a highway
<br />(mam travelled portion of the roadway, hke, pavement or gravel) unless it is current-
<br />ly registered and properly equipped (lights, horn, brakes, turn signals, etc.). No
<br />motor vehicle, properly equipped, registered or otherwise, can be operated on the
<br />right-of way (this means from the roadway edge, up to and including the far side of
<br />the ditches). Generally, anything beyond the far side of the ditch it private property.
<br />Any person operating a motor vehicle on a highway must be properly licensed for
<br />the vehicle he or she is operating. No recreational vehicle (motorcycle, all-terrain
<br />vehicle, four wheel drive vehicle, snowmobiles, etc., etc.,) can be operated on
<br />private property without written permission from the owner of the property.
<br />The written permission must be in the operator's possession while present on the
<br />land.
<br />It is our department policy to cite into court all persons who are in violation of
<br />these laws and, if necessary due to circumstances, to tow the vehicle to an impound
<br />lot. .
<br />.Why i~ all of this necessary? Well, f?r year~, since 1971 anyway, we generally
<br />tned to Ignore the passage of cycles, m partIcular, and ATV's while they were
<br />enroute to field areas to enjoy themselves. All we asked was that the riders go very
<br />slowly in the ditches, turn power down when crossing driveways, push their
<br />machines across the streets, and keep them muffled. Unfortunately, an ever increas-
<br />ing number of machines appeared totally nmuffled with their riders dressed like Mr.
<br />Kneivel and trying to be like him also. They seemed to take a perverse pleasure in
<br />eroding driveways and road edges; they leaped halfway over the streets oblivious to
<br />the safety of others, in particularly the very young kids, and, in general, acted
<br />dumb!! The ditches became race tracks and any piece of land without a house was
<br />alive with 200 pound bumblebees roaring at 110 decibels for hours. Therefore, due
<br />to a greatly increased number of complaints, we have had to take the route of com-
<br />plete enforcement of the existing laws. We started last year and will continue. So, to
<br />those parents whose kids have the types of vehicles I have been talking about (and
<br />for four wheelers!. I humbly request that you monitor their actions for the sake of
<br />the majority of the citizenry of Ramsey and for your own pocketbooks. Tow bills and
<br />time out of work for court appearances are expensive. Everyone' s cooperation will
<br />be much appreciated.
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<br />Thank you/
<br />Ramsey Police
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<br />Treasurer. . . . Bonnie Rueckert, 753-4177
<br />Feel free to call anyone of these with your
<br />community concerns we can help with or
<br />questions about Ramsey Jaycee Women.
<br />
<br />Alexandria House
<br />
<br />Hotline
<br />
<br />The Alexandra House is a non-
<br />profit organization dedicated to
<br />helping women who come from or
<br />are involved in a relationship where
<br />abuse and violence is prevalent.
<br />The process of finding solutions is
<br />very complex. Alexandra House can
<br />assist women in an abusive relation-
<br />ship.
<br />· Advocacy · Support Groups
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<br />R. Y .A.A. Soccer
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<br />The Ramsey Youth Athletic Association
<br />(RY AA) is planning now for the fall soccer
<br />season. The program is open to all youth
<br />in Ramsey, grades 3-6, boys and girls. The
<br />program will have a third and fourth
<br />grade division and a fifth and sixth grade
<br />division. .
<br />. Registration forms will be distributed
<br />during the first week of school. Further
<br />information can be obtained from Doug
<br />WhittIef (753-2352) or Margaret Beissel
<br />(753-1041).
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<br />R.Y.A.A. Football
<br />
<br />The Ramsey Youth Athletic Association
<br />lRY AAI is planning now for the fall foot-
<br />ball season. The program is open to all
<br />boys living in Ramsey, grades 4-6. The
<br />league is divided into two divisions with
<br />boys under 80 lbs. playing in a lightweight
<br />division. Mouth pieces will be available
<br />I $1.001 at registration.
<br />Registration forms will be distributed
<br />during the first week of school. Further
<br />information can be obtained from Jack lp-
<br />pel (753-41651 or Tom Ihrke (421-2944).
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