Ramsey Resident - 1993 - February

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8 _ CROSS RELEASES FIRST AID NIl OIILDREN TODAY The American Red Cross has recently released a new health and safety program specifically for children in kindergarten through third grade. In the First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T.) program, animals from all parts of the world guide children on a fun path to discover ways to help themselves and others be aware of dangers, prevent injuries and harm and respond when injuries do happen. Not only do children learn about heanh for themselves, they learn what first aid measures they can take to help the environment as well. If you would like more information about the FAC.T. program or other American Red Cross safety programs for children or adults, call the Anoka County Branch office at 785-1557. PUBLIC ACCESS BROADCAST SCHEDULE Channel 16 . Government Access: City Council meetings are broadcast live and rebroadcast daily at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. the week of Council meetings. The Council Update Program is shown daily at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. the weeks between Council meetings. Park and Recreation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are broadcast live only. Channel 33 . Quad Cities Community Television: Government Programming Day is Tuesday. The Ramsey Council Update Program is broadcast at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. CITY OF RAMSEY: Mayor: James Gilbertson Council members: Sheila Beyer Glen Hardin Kenneth Peterson Gerald Zimmerman City Administrator: Ryan Schroeder Administrative Offices: Public Works Department: Parks Department: Police Department: Fire Department: Fire and Police Emergency: TOO: 441.4077 753.4314 753.4964 427.3844 753-4387 427-1410 427-1410 427-4180 427-1741 427-6812 427-3674 911 427-8591 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday CAREGIVERS NEED A BREAK! Do you have some time to spend with an older person who is homebound? You ca" help keep that person in their own home for as long as possible, by providing time o~ and peace of mind for their caregiver. Respite volunteers provide care to caregivers by giving them regular time away from the constant demands of their caregiving duties. Respite is a necessity, not a luxury! The Respite Program's mission is to provide caregivers with the support they need to continue caring for their loved ones in the familiar surroundings of home among family and friends. Men and women of all ages are needed to act as a companion to the care receiver. Volunteers do not administer medication or do any housekeeping. Qualifications include the willingness to be a friend and a good listener, ability to interact with people who are elderly, ability to commit a minimum of four hours a month, and a willingness to attend training. Training will be provided in February. For more information call Suzanne Tuttle at 422-6960, Anoka County Volunteer Respite Program. RAMSEY LIONS UPDATE The Ramsey Lions continue to meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month at McDuff's in Ramsey. For membership information call Membership Chairperson Dennis Anderson at 421-7360. Listed below are some of the recent club donations: . $5.00 per member to Minnesota Hearing Dog program. . $576.00 to Ramsey Boy Scout Troop #362 for equipment. . $2,000.00 to cover awards and books for the Ramsey Elementary School Book Readathon. . $1,000.00 each to the Anoka and Elk River all-night High School graduation parties. . $1000,00 to ARC, a disability organization, of Anoka County. . $750.00 to the Leukemia Society of America for a Ramsey patient. . $30.00 to Burns Township for the Senior Citizens Club to purchase a coffee pot. . Funded 10 Ramsey youths to attend the Moore Productions, New Years' Eve Drug/Alcohol-free party. . Provided 60 food baskets to needy Ramsey families during the Thanksgiving and 'Christmas holidays. o Ramsey Resident Ramsey Municipal Center 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 CAR-RT SRT BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PER\llT NO. 131 ANOKA, MN 55303 POSTAL CUSTO.R ,I"" \. I