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<br />MANAGING POISON Ivy <br />IN YARDS, GARDENS AND TRAILS <br /> <br />The City is currently working with several residents that are <br />dealing with poison ivy on their property. Residents should lmow that <br />poison ivy is a native plant with a very large range of growth on the <br />continent. The plant spreads by birds feeding on seeds as well as shallow <br />root extensions. It does have wildlife value, provides fall color, and is a <br />shade tolerant natural ground cover. However, its toxicity to humans is <br />welllmown. Brol(en leaves, stems and roots can release toxic sap onto <br />clothes, shoes, pets and tools. Alcohol or soap and water are needed to <br />remove oily sap, merely rinsing with water does not effectively cleanse <br />the oily sap. <br />Burning poison ivy is not recommended as inhaling dust and <br />ash from the smol(e can result in poisoning of the lungs and could require <br />hospitalization. If you suspect that poison ivy is established on your <br />property, please visit the City's website at www.ci.ramsey.mn.us to <br />learn more about poison ivy and how to manage it or contact the City's <br />Environmental Specialist Bruce Bacon at 763-433-9813. <br /> <br />RAMSEY SENIORS CLUB <br /> <br />The Ramsey Senior Club held their annual picnic on July 6th, at <br />Central Park, with 32 members present. The weather was beautiful. <br />Dennis provided outdoor games to play which were enjoyed by those <br />watching as well as those playing. <br />The next meeting of the Seniors was held on August 3rd, at <br />Ramsey City Hall. Thirty-five members, as well as several visitors, <br />were entertained with music by Julie Boutin. Julie was accompanied <br />by four generations of her family. Crest View Senior Housing was <br />present and provided a door prize - which was won by Myron! <br />The Seniors will meet on September 4th, and will be treated to <br />lunch by Crest View Senior Housing. We don't have to bring any food! <br />Crest View will give a presentation on their senior housing plans. <br /> <br />Zola Malamen, President <br /> <br />FREE DOLLARS <br />INTO SENSE CLASS <br /> <br />Anoka County Extension Service Staff and Dollar Worl(s <br />Volunteers will present a Free Dollars Into Sense class on Tuesday, <br />September 20, 10:00 a.m. at the Bunl(er Hills Activities Center (550 <br />Bunker Lake Blvd, Andover) and again at 7:00 p.m. at the Northtown <br />Library (711 County Rd lONE, Blaine). To register, call the University <br />of Minnesota Extension Service, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at <br />least three days prior to the class you wish to attend. Classes will cover <br />budgeting and address credit issues, tracldng expenses, making a spending <br />plan, goal setting and how to get help. <br /> <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />Our community picnic was cut short this <br />year by rain. We would lil(e to thanl( everyone <br />that joined us between showers and the groups <br />and individuals that helped us put on the event. <br />We'll try again next year, as always, the first <br />Saturday in June. <br />We are presently 47 members strong. <br />You'll see us at events around the area. We <br />park cars for Game Fair at Central Park and <br />work at the Nowthen Threshing Show and <br />Ramsey Happy Days. We volunteer our time <br />and proceeds go to the community. Recent <br />donations include the purchase of defibrillators <br />for the city, a Ramsey Seniors Club trip to the <br />arboretum, scholarships, Happy Days and Kids <br />Safety Camp. We have made a substantial <br />donation to the city for the construction of a new <br />picnic shelter at Central Parl( - more on this in a <br />future issue. <br />Lions work hard serving the community <br />but try to have fun along the way. If you are <br />interested in serving your community, please look <br />into joining us. You can find out more about Lions <br />at our website www.RamseyLions.org or talk <br />to us at one of our events. <br /> <br />RYAA UPDATE <br />ON F ALL/WINTER SPORTS! <br /> <br />Football - Teams have been formed <br />and practice began Aug 15th. The season starts <br />Sept. 6th and runs through Oct 30th. The Mini <br />bowl is at Goodrich field this year on Oct 30th. <br />If you have any questions regarding football call <br />the hotline or send an email to football@ryaa.org <br />Basketball - Registration will be held <br />in September. Watch for our signs, call our hotline <br />763-422-9555 or check out our web site <br />www.ryaa.org <br /> <br />Current Open Board Positions: <br /> <br />Vice President, Treasurer <br />Assistant Treasurer <br /> <br />Please email ryaa@ryaa.org <br />or call 763-422-9555 <br />if you would like more information <br />on any of these positions. <br />