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ATTENTION: SENIOR CITIZENS AGE 65 OR OLDER, OR PEOPLE
<br />WITH DISABILITIES-GET FREEASSISTANCE FILLING OUT
<br />PROPERTY TAX REFUND-FORM MIPR
<br />Anoka County staff and trained volunteers will be available on April 17, 2009
<br />from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at City Hall for Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah's
<br />District 6 constituentslresidents.
<br />Please bring the following so your tax credits can be processed:
<br />• Federal Form 1040 if ou filed one or records showin our 2008 ;a
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<br />total household income.
<br />• Homeowners: State copy of your 2009 real estate tax statement.
<br />• Renters: Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) provided by your landlord.
<br />The State of Minnesota will be mailing homeownerslrenters tax credit refund
<br />checks after October 1, 2009. For more information, or if you need an inter-
<br />preter orprinted material in an alternate format, please call the Anoka County
<br />Tax Site Line at (763) 422-6923 (TTYITDD (763) 323-5289.
<br />FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD
<br />Consumers can save an average of 22 percent on the cost of prescription
<br />drugs under a program sponsored jointly by the National Association of Coun-
<br />ties (NACo) and Anoka County. The Prescription Discount Card program is
<br />open to anyone regardless of age, health or income. The cards are free and
<br />offer uninsured or underinsured consumers immediate discounts on prescrip-
<br />tiondrugs through a nationwide network of 57,000 participating pharmacies. In
<br />addition, cardholders can save on pet prescriptions at participating retail phar-
<br />macies. To receive your free discount prescription drug card, call Anoka
<br />County Administration at (763} 323-5700.
<br />ANNUAL TREE, SHRUB, TREE AIDES & NATIVE SEED MIXES
<br />~~ SALE
<br />~~ The Anoka Conservation District is holding their annual tree and
<br />shrub seedling program where 30,000-34,000 new seedlings of over
<br />twenty varieties are sold. Species sold include coniferous trees and
<br />deciduous trees and shrubs that are well adapted to our sandy soils.
<br />One of the main objectives of this program is to encourage landowners to plant
<br />windbreaks and shelterbelts to help reduce soil losses from erosion, to con-
<br />serve energy, and enhance wildlife habitat. In recent years the District has
<br />added the focus of restoring native ecosystems by providing a greater variety of
<br />species native to Anoka County and eliminated any species thought to have
<br />invasive tendencies. If you are interested, you may order online at
<br />www.anokaswcd.orgltreeslsalelorder_form.htm or you may also contact them
<br />at (763) 434-2030.
<br />"GET HOOKED ON FISHING, NOT DRUGS!"
<br />Young fishing enthusiasts can learn the secret to landing the big one at the
<br />annual "Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs!" fishing clinic taking place Satur-
<br />day, May 2, at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park in Coon Rapids. This is a
<br />FREE event open to children ages 5 and up. It is sponsored by the Anoka
<br />County Parks & Recreation Department, Cenaiko Productions, and Fishing
<br />Pro-Mo's. Each year more than 1,000 youngsters attend the fishing clinic to
<br />hear expert anglers offer tips on lure selection, casting, boat and water safety,
<br />fishing ethics, and more. Every participant and chaperone receives a picnic
<br />style lunch and fishing equipment provided by Fishing Pro-Mo's.
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<br />LAWN & GARDEN WATERING REQUIREMENTS
<br />Lawn and garden watering may only take place before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00
<br />p.m. The odd even rule applies for all watering, If your address ends in an
<br />even number, you may water only on even numbered days. If your address
<br />ends in an odd number, you may water only on odd numbered days. If you
<br />have newly installed sod, you are exempt from this lawn & garden
<br />watering requirements for a period of two weeks.
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<br />Violations are subject to citation or an administrative fine.
<br />CONSTRUCTION SEASON IS FASTAPPROACHING-CSAH141MAIN
<br />STREET
<br />Anoka County reports that the continued construction of CSAH141Main Street will
<br />commence mid-April and continue through November, 2009; unless completed early,
<br />ANOKA COUNTY SENIOR EXPO 2009
<br />This is a FREE event for seniors and their families. Ample parking is available and
<br />handicapped accessible. Activities that will be available are: Information booths,
<br />FREE pancake breakfast, blood pressure checks, mini-massages, entertainment and
<br />health care directives. The event is taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Lord
<br />of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, MN from 9:00 a.m. to
<br />noon, This event is being sponsored by The Alliance for a Violence Free Anoka
<br />County & Anoka County Human Services. If you have questions, please contact
<br />Mary at (763) 323-6042 or Cindy at (763) 422-6972.
<br />~~. WOULD YOU LIKE TO "STRETCH YOUR FOOD
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<br />DOLLARS?"
<br />Would you like to have some extra dollars to buy fresh fruits and vegetables? Are
<br />higher prices for gasoline, heating fuel, etc, leaving you with fewer dollars to buy
<br />quality food? For more information on the Food Support Program, contact Phyllis at
<br />(763} 783-4741 for individuals 60 years and older and for those under 60 years old,
<br />contact Anoka County Income Maintenance at (763) 422-7246 (adults only) or (763}
<br />717-7730 (families with children).
<br />TAKE THE COMMUTER CHALLENGE
<br />Did you know,.,that National "Bike to Work" Day is May 14, 2009? Bike or walk to
<br />work instead of taking that car!
<br />Pledge to ride your bike and be eligible for great prizes. Pledge forms
<br />are available atwww,AnokaCounty TMO.com or bycalling (763) 862-
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<br />2009 ANOKA COUNTY COMPOST SITE INFORMATION
<br />County compost sites are open April through November (Weather Permitting)
<br />BUNKER HILLS COMPOST SITE-(763) 767-7964
<br />13285 Hanson Boulevard, Coon Rapids
<br />(133rd Ave. N.W. & Hanson Blvd.
<br />Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-7;00 p.m. (or sunset if ear-
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<br />Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. q
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<br />RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES SITE-(651) 429-3723
<br />7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes
<br />(south of 35W off of Co. Rd. 14-no exit to Co. Rd.14 from 35W)
<br />Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (orsunset ifearlier)
<br />Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
<br />Sunday Noon-5:00 p.m.
<br />HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
<br />The Household Hazardous Waste Facility may be contacted at (763) 323-5730, and
<br />is located at 3230 - 101st Avenue Northeast, Blaine. Please visit htt~~.ll
<br />www,co.anoka,mn.uslv2_deptliwmlhhw,aspx for additional information
<br />Their hours are as follows (April 1-October 31, 2007):
<br />Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
<br />Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
<br />Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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