 Commissioner McGuire with Senator Bev Scalze and Representative Rena Moran, the Chairs of the Ramsey County Legislative Delegation after a recent meeting with legislators at the State Office Building.
 U LEAD: Young Adult Employment Program Seeking Applicants
U LEAD is now accepting applications for the summer employment program. Applications will be accepted until April 1st. This is a great opportunity for young adults in Suburban Ramsey County to gain work experience and lifelong skills that they can carry with them along their career journey.
To qualify for the summer employment program young adults must:
- Live in a Suburb of Ramsey County
- Be 14 to 24
- Be low income/have a barrier to employment
To apply or for more information: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/youth-resources
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Mounds View Police Department launches program for seniors
From the Sun Focus, March 1, 2016
The Mounds View Police Department has launched the S.A.V.E. program
(Safe Adult Validation and Education) to strengthen its relationship
with members of the community.
A daily phone check system has been established so that the
department has regular contact with program participants. The goal is to
provide early intervention in the event of a fall or other emergency
where those who live independently cannot get help on their own.
The program is open to Mounds View residents and citizens over
the age of 65, or individuals over 18 years old who are physically or
mentally handicapped.
Participants must be living independently; those who live in a
staffed facility or with family are not eligible. Participants must
voluntarily register.
Participants are asked to call 763-717-4082 between 9 a.m. and 11
a.m. Monday through Friday. If a call isn’t received from a
participant, Public Service Officer Sam Drewry will call to make sure
everything is OK. If the call is not answered, Drewry will go to the
participant’s home and make contact.
This is a program specific to the Mounds View Police Department.
The idea was taken from police programs in Eveleth, Minnesota, and
Venice, Florida. The department hopes to broaden the program with
education presentations geared toward senior citizens in the community.
“The idea came about when I became frustrated for members of our
senior citizen community as I took fraud report after fraud report where
these citizens were easy targets for scams,” Mounds View Officer
Kirsten Heineman said. “A simple warning could have prevented their
victimization.”
Heineman conducted research and found other programs that she
felt did an excellent job of reaching the senior citizen community. The
programs all shared the concept of making personal connections.
“I felt strongly this program met the very definition of the police motto ‘to protect and serve,’ she said.
There is no fee to participate in the program, which is open to
those who would like to participate on a permanent or temporary basis.
Call Officer Heineman at 763-717-4070 to register. The program has no
end date and will continue as long as there is a need.
“We hope this program brings our residents and our police department closer together,” Heineman said.
 New Brighton Library Increases Hours
Last year Ramsey County Library began a pilot study in order to evaluate the feasibility of increasing hours on Tuesday mornings at the library in New Brighton. A positive effect was seen in both circulation and visits with the added hours. The library in New Brighton will not only maintain the Tuesday mornings, but will also add Monday hours.
In late December, the County Board voted to add Monday hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting April 4, 2016. The New Brighton branch will then be open 45 hours a week.
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Little Canada Wants You!
The City of Little Canada has an opening for a
Parks & Recreation Commissioner. The meetings are held the first
Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the City Center. The Parks &
Recreation Commission advises the City Council on park acquisitions,
park development, and recreational programming. The meeting minutes are available or you can watch an archived meeting for more information. Please contact Jim Morelan by email or phone at 651-766-4045 with any other questions.
If
you would like to apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume
by 4:30pm on Friday, April 15, 2016. Applications can be emailed to the
City Clerk or mail/deliver to Little Canada City Center, 515 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, MN 55117.
The City of Little Canada has an opening for a
Planning Commissioner. The meetings are held the second Thursday of
each month at 7:30pm at the City Center. The Planning Commission
reviews zoning and development applications and makes recommendations to
the City Council. The meeting minutes are available or watch an archived meeting for more information. Please contact Heidi Heller by email or phone 651-766-4047 with any questions.
If
you would like to apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume
by 4:30pm on Friday, April 15, 2016. Applications can be emailed to Heidi Heller or mail/deliver to the Little Canada City Center, 515 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, MN 55117.
Congratulations to the 2016 Northeast Youth and Family Services Service to Youth Award Winners!
 Standing L to R - Dan Hovenman, Dave Stipmson and Jen Sprain (Paul Harris Award) Sitting L to R - Thomas Griffin , Kevin Ameyaw, Ella Maahs and Lloyd Kornmann
Live in Roseville?
Join the Volunteer Gardening Team
Get
your hands dirty and volunteer. Roseville Parks and Recreation is
looking for some green and not-so-green thumbs to join its volunteer
Gardening Team.
Roseville relies on volunteers to help keep
city parks in tiptop shape. Each year, individuals, businesses and
community groups help through the Adopt-a-Park program, the Arboretum
Green Team and the Blooming Boulevards program.
These volunteers
plant, weed, water and so much more in the parks, along boulevards and
at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum, making a visual difference in our
community.
If you love plants, appreciate the beauty of our
parks, or just want to spend some time outdoors with a group of fun
volunteers, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kelly O’Brien at 651-792-7028
or kelly.obrien@cityofroseville.com.
We’re
putting teams together for the 2016 season, so please call today.
Whether you can volunteer a few hours or want to work every day, have a
group you’d like to volunteer with, or want to be matched with an
existing team, we’ll help find the right park project for you.
The City of New Brighton is now accepting
nominations for the 2016 Community Partnership Award. The Community
Partnership Award will be awarded to a group, non-profit organization,
or other non-governmental organization that has made a positive impact
in the City of New Brighton. The nomination form can be downloaded from
the City of New Brighton website at newbrightonmn.gov.
The deadline for award submissions is April 11th, 2016.
Any questions can be directed to Trevor Hamdorf by calling 651-288-4165 or via email a trevor.hamdorf@newbrightonmn.gov
St. Anthony Police Department Accepting Applications for Police Reserve Officers
The St. Anthony
Police Department is seeking to fill vacant Police Reserve Officer
positions. This is a volunteer position that is suitable for law
enforcement students looking for professional experience or community
members who simply want a fun and exciting way to give back.
For more information click here
Upcoming Events Around District 2
March 14 & 15 - Women & Islam Lecture Series
March 19 - 3rd Annual Ramsey County vs City of Saint Paul Charity Hockey Game
March 21 - Mounds View Town Hall Meeting
April 30 - Mounds View Spring Clean Up Day
May 2 - City of New Brighton Town Hall / Community Open House
May 21 - New Brighton Recycle/Clean Up Day
District 2 in the News
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