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<br />Connexus Energy's
<br />OPERATION ROUND UP
<br />North Metro communities are benefiting from
<br />donations to Connexus Energy's Operation Round Up
<br />program. During the first half of 2000, Connexus Energy
<br />customers contributed nearly $22,000 to 54 various community
<br />groups and projects. The funds go towards worthwhile
<br />activities and community projects in areas such as youth and
<br />education, community development, environment and disaster
<br />relief.
<br />Recent grant recipients include: Anoka Armory Teen
<br />Center, Care About Kids, Crisis Connection, Forest Lake Area
<br />Youth Services, Free To Be, Good Shepherd Pre - school,
<br />Monticello /Big Lake Hospital, Nucleus Clinic, Park Terrace
<br />Elementary PTA, Rivers of Hope, Teens Against Tobacco
<br />Use, and the Minnesota Special Olympics.
<br />Connexus Energy customers who chose to sign up
<br />for Operation Round Up have their electric bill rounded up
<br />to the next highest dollar, or they contribute a flat monthly
<br />donation. Operation Round Up Director, Al Sannerud is
<br />pleased with the fund's progress. "Our customers continue
<br />to support the program, and continue to make a positive
<br />difference in our communities."
<br />If your community group is interested in applying for
<br />a donation through Operation Round Up call 763- 323 -2691.
<br />Grants are awarded quarterly. The next deadline for
<br />applications is August 23, 2000.
<br />Connexus Energy is the largest customer -owned utility
<br />in Minnesota providing electricity, and related products and
<br />services to over 95,000 homes and businesses in portions of
<br />Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne, and
<br />Washington counties. Additional information about Connexus
<br />Energy is available on -line at www.connexusenergy.com.
<br />DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS
<br />Anoka County Extension Service. Staff and Dollar
<br />Works Volunteers will present a free Dollars Into Sense class
<br />on August 15, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. at
<br />the Northtown Library (711 Highway #10 NE, Blaine). To
<br />register, call the University of Minnesota Extension Service,
<br />Anoka County, at 763- 755 -1280 by August 11, 2000. Classes
<br />will cover budgeting and address credit issues, tracking
<br />expenses, making a spending plan, goal setting and how to
<br />get help.
<br />When all is said and done, more is said than done. - Anonymous
<br />Seven Super Steps
<br />for Safe Food in
<br />the Summertime
<br />During the summer months, it is especially important
<br />to take extra precautions and practice safe food handling
<br />when preparing perishable foods such as meat, poultry,
<br />seafood, and egg products. The warmer weather conditions
<br />may be ideal for outdoor picnics and barbecues but they
<br />also provide a perfect environment for bacteria and other
<br />pathogens in food to multiply rapidly and cause foodborne
<br />illness. Follow the suggestions below to Fight BAC!TM
<br />(foodborne bacteria) and reduce the risk foodborne illness
<br />this summer.
<br />1. Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands. Always, wash your
<br />hand with hot, soapy water before and after handling
<br />food.
<br />2. Marinating Mandate. When marinating for long periods
<br />of time, it is important to keep food refrigerated. Don't
<br />use sauce that was used to marinate raw meat or poultry
<br />on cooked food. Boil used marinade before applying to
<br />cooked food.
<br />3. Hot, Hot, Hot. When grilling foods, preheat the coals
<br />on your grill for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the coals are
<br />lightly coated with ash.
<br />4. Temperature Gauge. Use a meat thermometer in insure
<br />the food reaches a safe internal temperature.
<br />5. Where's the Beef, Chicken, and Fish? Hamburgers
<br />should be cooked to 160 °F, while large cuts of beef
<br />such as roasts and steaks may be cooked to 145 °F for
<br />medium rare or to 160 °F for medium. Cook ground
<br />poultry to 165 °F and poultry parts to 170 °F. Fish should
<br />be opaque and flake easily.
<br />6. Stay Away From That Same Old Plate. When taking
<br />food off the grill, do not put cooked food items back on
<br />the same plate that previously held raw food.
<br />7. Icebox Etiquette. A full cooler will maintain its cold
<br />temperatures longer than one that is partially filled so it
<br />is important to pack plenty of extra ice or freezer packs
<br />to insure a constant cold temperature.
<br />Brought to you by the Fight BAC! campaign and
<br />the Partnership for Food Safety Education.
<br />(www.fightbac.org) For more information on safe food in
<br />the summertime contact the University of Minnesota
<br />Extension Service, Anoka County, at 763- 755 -1280.
<br />To GET HELP
<br />OR
<br />TO GIVE HELP
<br />Alcoholics Anonymous: • Meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life
<br />Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Alexandra House, Inc.: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8
<br />a.m. to 5 p.m. Childcare is available. The Alexandra House Community Services
<br />Office, 2150 - 3rd Avenue N, Suite 240, Anoka, MN. Phone: 576 -9999
<br />Fax: 576 -8113.
<br />ARC of Anoka and Ramsey Counties: Offers a network of support
<br />and information meetings for parents and grandparents of children with disabilities.
<br />Call Celeste at 783 -4958.
<br />Become a Family Mentor: A Family Mentor can be the person who
<br />develops a caring and trusting relationship with parents, while assisting them in
<br />connecting with community resources. Volunteers will be matched with a family
<br />based on location, interests and needs. Family Mentors receive a free 16 -hour
<br />professional training session before being connected with a family. For more
<br />information and the next training dates, call the Family Mentor Program at
<br />422 -7120.
<br />Free Breast Cancer Screening: Is available for qualifying women
<br />who are over 40, meet the income requirements, and have no insurance to cover
<br />the cost of testing. Call Anoka County Public Health Nursing Intake at 422 -6970,
<br />Mork Women's Clinic of Anoka at 576 -6100 or Mercy/Unity Cancer Resource
<br />Center at 780 -6621.
<br />Cancer Conquerors: Meets Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Lord of Life
<br />Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Grief Group: Meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran
<br />Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Healthy Start: Needs volunteer Family Mentors to identify and work
<br />with families of infants to promote positive parenting. Call 422 -7120.
<br />Insurance Counseling: On Medicare, Medicare Supplemental
<br />Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance and assistance filing insurance claims. For
<br />appointment, call 422-7090 or 422 -7528. Services provided by Anoka County
<br />Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
<br />Kinship: Matches young people, ages three to 17, with adult volunteers
<br />they can trust, talk to and spend time with. Call 767-6497.
<br />Licensed Day Care Referrals: Throughout Anoka County can be
<br />obtained by calling Lori at 427 -3229 or Jenni at 323 -6870.
<br />Meals on Wheels: To request assistance or volunteer as a delivery
<br />driver, call 434-6117.
<br />Mediation Services: For Anoka County, offers a way to work through
<br />disputes using positive and respectful skills. Mediation is free or offered at a
<br />modest fee. Call 422 -8878.
<br />Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: Meets the 4th Tuesday of the
<br />month at 7:00 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard
<br />NW, Ramsey.
<br />La d HOPE °
<br />You don 't have to worry about me. 1 might have been born yesterday ... but 1 stayed up all night. - Anonymous
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<br />North Metro Moms Club: A
<br />group of at -home moms and their
<br />children, has weekly outings, activity
<br />groups, monthly newsletters,
<br />baby- sitting co -op, and mom's night out.
<br />Annual fee is $25, which can be reduced
<br />or waived if needed. Visitors are
<br />welcome to attend a month's worth of
<br />activities before deciding to join. Call
<br />Kelly at 441 -8919 for more information.
<br />Nutrition Program: Newly
<br />expanded guidelines will allow pregnant/
<br />nursing women, infants and children up
<br />to age five to participate in the Anoka
<br />County Special Supplemental Nutrition
<br />Program for Women, Infants and
<br />Children (WIC). Call the Anoka County
<br />WIC Program at 422 -7055 to apply and
<br />find out about WIC locations.
<br />Parent Support Network:
<br />First three Tuesdays every month from
<br />7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Human Services
<br />Building, 1201 - 89th Avenue, Blaine,
<br />Suite 380. Child care provided.
<br />Facilitator: Sue Hester, 783 -4949.
<br />Meetings are not held in July, August,
<br />and December. Sponsored by Anoka
<br />County Family Community Support
<br />Services and provided by Central Center
<br />for Family Resources. Call 427 -1100.
<br />Parents and Grandparents:
<br />Meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Lord
<br />of Life Lutheran Church, 14501
<br />Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Please call 427 -1100 before attending.
<br />Youth First: Promotes positive
<br />youth development in the communities
<br />of Anoka, Andover and Ramsey. Call
<br />427 -5310
<br />OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
<br />The Anoka Union is the City of
<br />Ramsey's official newspaper and is
<br />published each Friday. All official
<br />notices, meeting schedules and City
<br />Council agendas are published in the
<br />Anoka Union as required by City Charter
<br />and State Statutes.
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