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<br />14 <br />A HOLIDAY SHOPPING I ~ I <br />~ TIPS TO HELP Jlt l1 <br />PROTECT THE EARTH! <br /> <br />The holiday season is upon us again! Here <br />are some simple tips to l(eep in mind that will help save <br />natural resources and protect the earth for future <br />generations: <br />Lool( for gifts that come without or with <br />minimal packaging. <br />Avoid single-use decorations like stickers, <br />spray snow and tinsel. Instead, use garlands <br />and reusable decorations. <br />Consider purchasing an artificial tree to reuse <br />each year. <br />Give gift certificates, tickets to the theater, <br />dinner concert or sporting event. <br />Reuse wrapping paper, boxes, and ribbons <br />from previous holidays. <br />Lool( for wrapping paper that is made out of <br />recycled paper. <br />Lool( for stationery, note cards, and holiday <br />cards made from recycled paper. <br />Lool( for gifts that are durable and have long- <br />term warranties. <br />Use air-popped popcorn instead ofpackaging <br />peanuts (include a note that says the popcorn <br />can be fed to birds). <br />Use washable/reusable utensils, plates, cloth <br />napkins and tablecloths instead of paper/ <br />plastic products for holiday parties. <br /> <br />These are just a few things that we can all do <br />in an effort to help protect the earth. For more holiday <br />shopping tips or for other no waste holiday ideas, you <br />can stop by City Hall. Happy Holidays to all, please <br />be safe and be green! <br /> <br />RYAAREGISTRATION DATES <br /> <br />BASEBALL, SOFFBALL & SOCCER <br /> <br />Registration dates have been set for RYAA <br />Baseball, Softball and Soccer for the spring/summer <br />season. Don't miss these important registration dates: <br /> <br />Wednesday, January 26th 6:00pm- 8:00pm <br />Saturday, January 29th 9:00am - Noon <br />Saturday, February 5th 9:00am - Noon <br />Tuesday, February 8th 6:00pm- 8:00pm <br /> <br />Registration will be held at the Central Park <br />Building. Visit our website http://www.ryaa.org, or <br />call the hotline 763-422-9555. <br /> <br />HISTORY LUNCH ROUND TABLE <br /> <br />How many stories have you heard-or told-over a cup <br />of coffee and a piece of pie? Stories of people and events are <br />history in its most basic form. Come to the Anoka County History <br />Center on November 24th from noon until 1 :00 p.m. to explore the <br />HiSTORY ofpie! The round table discussion is open to everyone <br />and is free. The History Center is located at 2135 Third Avenue <br />North in Anoka. <br />Yes, November's topic is PIE!! The history of pies and <br />the assocations we have with them to the holidays will be explored <br />before the discussion is opened up for everyone to share their <br />stories of favorite pies. Bring your best pie recipe or pie baking <br />secret, maybe even a sample along with your lunch to the History <br />Center on November 24th. Beverages will be provided. <br />These HiSTORY round tables alternate between lunch and <br />breal(fast, so if you don't lil(e to get up or you go to worl( early, <br />mark your calendar for the lunchtime event. Each round table <br />begins with a short tall( on the monthly topic. Following the <br />presentation, everyone is encouraged to share their stories, ask <br />questions and enjoy informal discussions from all participants. <br />The next HiSTORYlunch will be on December 15,7:30 a.m. in the <br />Anoka County History Center meeting room and the topic is <br />Christmas-Past and Present. <br />The HiSTORY programs have proven to be a lot of fun <br />while sharing history. It's a great excuse to grab that super-size at <br />the drive through and tell the boss you will be back from lunch a <br />few minutes late on the 24th. <br />For more information, please call the Anol(a County <br />Historical Society at 763-421-0600. <br /> <br />Snowplowing FAQ Continued From Page 10 <br />Q. Why won't the city repair my sprinkler system or other <br />improvements I've made in the ROW when they damage it <br />plowing? <br />A. The City retains ownership of the right-of-way (ROW), which <br />in most cases is 12-15 feet from the edge of the road. This <br />ROW is reserved for utilities and their equipment, snow storage, <br />sidewalks, etc. Any improvements made to the ROW by the <br />homeowner are done so at their risl(. <br /> <br />Q. Who do I call if I have a complaint or comment about <br />snowplowing <br />A. Call the City of Ramsey's snow plow information hotline at <br />763-433-9852, and leave a message containing your name, <br />address, phone number and a brief description of your problem <br />or concern.. The policy of the Public Works department is to <br />return all phone calls, or meet with residents if they so request. <br /> <br />One measure of leadership is the caliber of people who choose to fol!ow. - Dennis A. Peer <br />