Ramsey Resident - 2008 - September/October

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Qvcmjd!Opujdf Happy Days Parade Grand Marshals Bank of the West and Lano Equipment, Inc. The city of Ramsey would like to honor the 2008 Happy Days Grand Marshals, Bank of the West and Lano Equip- ment. Bank of the West has been a huge supporter of Happy Days for the past 10 years as the sponsor of the parade. Lano Equipment has been voted the 2008 Ramsey Business of the Year. Thank You - to both organizations for your contribu- tions to the community! At Bank of the West, we Lano Equipment is a fam- take pride in what we do.ily owned business celebrating We believe in balancing the its 62nd year in business. Lano interests of our customers, our has been located in the City of employees, our shareholders and our communities.Ramsey for 18 years serving Bank of the West can offer you personal and business residential and commercial customers with knowledge and banking services that meet all of life’s demands. We place expertise on equipment. our customers’ interest foremost. We aim to deliver the With three (3) stores covering the complete metro area highest degree of personalized service and attention we in Shakopee, Corcoran and Ramsey, no job is too big or ourselves expect in business relationships. We’ll make a small for the Bobcat, Kubota, Doosan and Felling trailer point of getting to know you by name.lines that they carry. Stop by our branch to experience our hallmark service Lano is a complete equipment store that sells, services, for yourself. Bank of the West is located just one (1) mile and rent equipment to homeowners for use in backyards north of the Anoka County Fair Grounds on St. Francis and to the largest of contractors for work on roads and Boulevard.bridges. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is Looking for Ramsey Residents! As you may know, Twin Cities homeowners and engaged citizens.family structure Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) is We are currently looking for Ramsey The support of a neighbor is building 32 townhomes in the city residents to volunteer in this capacity!essential to a ﬁ rst-time homeowner of Ramsey to sell to eligible families We are looking for Ramsey resi-successfully integrating into a new through our homeownership program. dents who have an:home and new community. Volun- Theﬁ rst 8-unit building is completed, • Interest in collaborating with a teers in this capacity will be rewarded the second 8-unit building is under group of volunteers lead by a by observing their Habitat partner construction, and the next two builds community coordinator to sup-family enjoying their new home and will take place in 2009 and 2010. port a new group of TCHFH community. Volunteers will also gain TCHFH provides an 11 course homeownersthe beneﬁ ts of forming a relationship training curriculum for all Habitat • Understanding of basic home that will allow for mutual sharing and homebuyers. In addition, we also maintenance and community learning. facilitate a mentorship program for resources If you are interested in this all new homeowners. The Neighbor- • Desire to mentor a new home-unique volunteer position, please con- hood Family Partner (NFP) Program owner through the responsibilities tact Lea Berg at TCHFH at 612-331- matches volunteers with Habitat of a new home4090 ex. 670 or lea.berg@tchabitat. families to assist them in their transi- • Appreciation for people with a org. tion from homebuyers to successful different culture, language or www.ci.ramsey.mn.us 11