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December 23, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rina McManus, director, Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services 763-422-7048, or e-mail: rina.mcmanus@co.anoka.mn.us

NOMINATIONS REQUESTED FOR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AWARD

Nominations are being sought for the annual Anoka County Public Health Recognition Award to be presented by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. The award recognizes and honors citizens in Anoka County who devote their time, energy and talents to improving public health in their communities.

There are two categories for the award:

Youth-Focused: individual or group. The award will recognize an individual who is 18 years or younger at the time of nomination or an organization that is led by youth.
Adult: individual or group. The award will be presented to an individual who is 18 years or older at the time of nomination, or to a group (partnerships, community coalitions, organizations).

The selection committee, comprised of public health professionals and community volunteers, is looking for applicants who demonstrate leadership and success in creating solutions to public health problems. Past award winners have been advocates for healthy behaviors or have helped protect the health and safety of county citizens.

“The county’s public health mission is to protect and promote the health and safety of the community,” said Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah, chair of the county’s Human Services Committee. “This award recognizes Anoka County’s partners in that mission.”

“We’re fortunate in Anoka County to have so many talented people who are willing to give their time and energy to benefit others,” said Sivarajah.

The deadline for nominations is Jan. 25, 2010. Nomination forms are available online, at www.anokacounty.us, or by calling Pat Robinson, Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services, at 763-422-7187.

The awards will be presented in April, which is designated as public health month in Anoka County.

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Peggy McNabb
Anoka County Human Services Administration
Phone: 763-422-7006
E-Mail peggy.mcnabb@co.anoka.mn.us

State Rep. Paul Gardner
NEWS RELEASE Minnesota House of Representatives

(651) 296-2907 – rep.paul.gardner@house.mn

581 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155

January 12, 2010

HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO HOST

CONVERSATION IN LINO LAKES

Local business owners are encouraged to attend discussion with state lawmakers

LINO LAKES, MN – North suburban business owners are encouraged to take some time on the morning of Friday, January 22, to voice their questions and concerns with members of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the House Commerce and Labor Committee. The meeting will be hosted by State Rep. Paul Gardner, Shoreview.

After introducing yourself and business, the committee will open the floor for a question and answer session about labor, small businesses, and a host of other topics. Gardner will be joined by House chair of the Commerce and Labor Committee, State Rep. Joe Atkins, Inver Grove Heights, and several other members of the House Commerce and Labor Committee.

WHO: North suburban business owners

State Rep. Paul Gardner

State Rep. Joe Atkins, House Commerce & Labor Committee

WHAT: Conversation regarding business and labor

WHERE: Lino Lakes City Hall Conference Room

600 Town Center Pkwy Lino Lakes, MN 55014

WHEN: Friday, January 22

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

State Rep. Paul Gardner can be reached by phone at (651) 296-2907 or by e-mail at rep.paul.gardner@house.mn

State Rep. Joe Atkins can be reached by phone at (651) 296-4192 or by email at rep.joe.atkins@house.mn