Ramsey Resident - 2002 - September/October

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MEE iiw:m'ii000000000 GRAND OPENING The public is invited to Anoka- Hennepin Independent School District's Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) building's grand opening on Thursday, September 26th, from 2:30 — 5:30 p.m. A formal dedication and ribbon - cutting event will take place at 3 :00 p.m. Construction ofthe STEP facility, located on Anoka- Hennepin Technical College's campus, should be completed and classes started in September 2002. This construction symbolized the partnership between K -12 and undergraduate technical education - -11 and 12th grade students will complete their high school diploma and be given technical college credits. While this collaboration is not a new concept for those involved, it certainly formalizes the partnership and increases the college's capacity to give high school students applied experiences. September 26th also marks the day that Anoka- Hennepin Technical College (AHTC) will be hosting an open house for the public, showcasing recent building renovations. Refreshments, tour and entertainment are planned. Plan to attend the September events. Both are located at the college campus in Anoka — directly off Highway #10, just west of the Vineyard Restaurant. For more information or directions, call 763- 576 -4700. HEAD START Head Start is looking for children for Fall preschool programs. Head Start continues to be a free comprehensive preschool program for lower income families in our community. For an application or for more information, please call 763 - 783 -4300, TTY: 763 - 783 -4724. VOICE MAIL AVAILABLE AFTER HOURS AT CITY HALL The City of Ramsey's voice mail system allows residents the opportunity to leave a message at City Hall during non - business hours by calling 427 -1410 before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. If you choose to leave a message, your call will be returned the following business day. This number should not be used for emergencies. When all else fails, read the instructions. — Anonymous COMMISSIONER DENNIS BERG NAMED CHAIR OF AMC COMMITTEE 11 Anoka County Commissioner Dennis Berg has been elected chair ofthe Transportation Policy Committee of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), a statewide organization that works to promote the interest of Minnesota's 87 counties. This is the second time Berg, who represents District One in the northwest portion ofAnoka County, will chair the Transportation Policy Committee. With his election as chair, Berg also becomes a member of the AMC's Board of Directors. As chair of the Transportation Policy Committee, Berg will promote the interests and concerns of Minnesota counties to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/ DOT) and the state legislature in developing funding goals and transportation strategies. "Transportation is a critical issue statewide," Berg said. "Metro area highways are growing increasingly congested and roads and bridges throughout the state are falling into disrepair. It is absolutely essential that counties work with officials at the local, state, and federal level to secure adequate funding to maintain our roads and address the need for transportation alternatives." Berg also chairs the Anoka County Public Works Committee, which is responsible for highways and other transportation issues. He also has served on several Mn /DOT advisory committees and is often called to testify before the state legislature on transportation funding formulas.