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Kids Connection Angie Hylen SFES Community Relations Coordinator

Not only are children present at St. Francis Elementary School (SFES) during the school day, but many kindergarten through fifth graders also attend the before and after school childcare program, Kids Connection. The popular program, which is offered by Independent School District 15 Community Education, is available from 6:30 a.m. until the start of the school day and after school until 6:00 p.m. Kids Connection is conveniently located in adjoining classrooms in the school building. Structured activities include homework and reading time, art, drama, technology, science discovery, sports, games, outdoor play and group action. Breakfast is offered in the school cafeteria in the morning and snacks are served during the afternoon session. Free time, of course, is the main attraction, with choices ranging from air hockey and foosball, iPads and computers, to a wide selection of toys and books. Kids Connection is offered at two locations in the district—St. Francis Elementary School and Cedar Creek Community School. The SFES location, led by instructors Kathy Gagner and Cathy Thunberg, is full with a waiting list of children for the morning session; the after school session still has openings.

Structured learning is underway for the 2013-14 school year in an atmosphere of positive expectations in Independent School District 15. As we carefully share the roads with buses transporting our students to and from school, remember we are all lifelong learners, sharing in learning opportunities anywhere, anytime. Have a great school year. edward saxton, superintendent of schools

St. Francis Elementary School begins new school year on two campuses Angie Hylen SFES Community Relations Coordinator

Students in kindergarten through grade 5 enjoy the variety of activities offered at Kids Connection, a quality childcare service offered before and after school. The program is part of ISD 15 Community Education. Cathy Thunberg, Kids Connection Instructor

Despite the warm weather, the month of September ushered in the end of summer and the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. Excited students streamed off a convoy of buses and into St. Francis Elementary School (SFES), eager to meet their teachers and reunite with their classmates. SFES has about 700 students enrolled this year on two different campuses. Kindergarten through third grade students attend school at the main SFES building, while fourth and fifth grade students are located at SFE North, which is a separate wing of St. Francis Middle School.

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The elementary has outgrown its current building and now houses the upper elementary students across the parking lot in the middle school building. This is the second year of this arrangement, and it has allowed students ample classroom space without resorting to the use of temporary buildings. The dual campuses have created some logistical challenges, such as busing, lunch, recess and specialist schedules. However, spreading out into two buildings has had some advantages in addition to increased space. The SFE North campus clusters fourth and fifth grade classes into centralized gradelevel core areas and provides a large science lab for use in the STEM program.

October What’s Inside Schools in Action..........................................2 School Board Highlights.........................10 Community Education............................12 The Courier 20th Anniversary...............15 Community & Business...........................16 Sports & Outdoors....................................27 Life..................................................................29 Classified.......................................................32


Schools in Action Superintendent’s Corner Edward Saxton

September is almost a memory and we have all become accustomed to the increase in school bus traffic on the roads. The regular school year has been underway for almost a month as students are transported to schools in every community. Structured learning is also underway for the 2013-14 school year and it is an atmosphere of positive expectations. Most of us have already completed our “What did you do this summer?” assignment. This concept encourages a review of lessons learned over the break. We ask about opportunities experienced and connect them as an extension

of the classroom. We encourage lifelong learning. The term that associates technology with learning is: anywhere, anytime. How do these items unfold moving forward? One of the best conversation starters is a simple request for someone to recall an activity. This question comes in several simple forms. What did you do this summer? Do anything interesting this summer? Did you travel this summer? Read any good books this summer? There are hundreds of variations likely to be asked all over America at this time of the year. This early fall review teaches a skill that is used virtually every day. Through an informal request, people of all ages are able to share experiences by verbal recall. Years ago, it may have been referred to as storytelling (some stories truer than others). This activity has evolved and is often observed as a communication tool. A conversation starter from a friend, a writing prompt from

School Board Highlights Community Education an instructor, an inquiry from a coach and a question from an advisor are all designed to help the recall process begin. Experiential learning is intuitive. Recently, at our back-to-school gathering, I suggested students have no filter and they learn from everything they observe. I would say most of us shape our thinking and attitudes by association. We learn by what we see, what we read, what we do and what we teach others. This concept starts at home, is further developed during school experiences and eventually translates into life after traditional school. We have learned how to observe, process and respond to the information presented. It seems like a monumental task but, collected gradually, these experiences truly do shape us as individuals. The anywhere, anytime model has surfaced as a buzzword for a society using technology to expand learning options and opportunities for all. I support that concept and

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Cross Country is heating up Grant Sparstad SFHS Student, Cross Country Team Member

The 2013 St. Francis High School Cross Country team’s season is starting to heat up. On September 12, the Saints hosted a meet at the Ponds Golf Course. For the boys, senior Grant Olsen took 12th place and the team finished 9th out of ten. The girls team took 7th out of eight and was lead by senior Rebecca O’Hotto, who took 22nd place. The team headed to Big Lake on September 17. There, the girls team took 10th place, now lead by sophomore Brooke Dippon, who finished 22nd. The final race of the day was boys varsity, producing two top 20 finishers on their way to taking 7th place. Senior Grant Olsen took 7th and was followed by junior Grant Sparstad, who took 18th. The Saints are going to Chisago Lakes on September 24 and the University of Minnesota on September 28 to participate in the Griak Invitational. Good luck everyone!

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believe it opens doors at an extremely rapid pace. The deeper understanding may surface as we draw on this knowledge and begin to collaborate with those around us. People have coined phrases over the years to help us understand these unfiltered learning concepts. Have you ever heard, “None of us is as smart as all of us?” I believe most would agree. Learning has been experiential and in an anywhere, anytime format since the beginning of time. Engaging in the learning process has never been optional. Enjoy the opportunities as they surface and embrace the privilege of being a lifelong learner. As we all remember to carefully share the roads with buses transporting our students to school, we continue the formal structure of learning that will be marked in time as the 201314 school year. Please work hard, learn as much as you dare and have a great year.

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June Moore Office of School Technology Administrative Assistant

Each day thousands upon thousands of children board school buses to take them to and from school. Parents and caregivers entrust their children’s well-being to the care of school bus drivers and aides. Although parents may worry about school bus

accidents, such accidents are few and far between. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises that school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in avoiding crashes and protecting against injury. Buses are arguably the

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iPad. He drove home, never realizing his iPad was on top of his car. He was embarrassed and very apologetic. Corey told him that I was out of the office on a retrieval mission of a found iPad and maybe it was his. I arrived at the office and the teacher came in later that afternoon. Since the iPad is also password protected, I asked him to input his password to see if, in fact, it was his iPad. It was. How many times have we done this ourselves, putting a coffee cup, purse, etc., on the car roof while placing other items in the car and then driving off? What are the odds that someone driving by would spot an item such as the iPad, especially since it was in a black case that would blend in with the road? What are the odds that a person would take the time to track down the owner of that iPad? And, what are the odds that the iPad still worked? If it was not for our Good Samaritan, Brenda, we would not have known the answers to the above questions. She took time out of her busy day to investigate what ISD 15 stood for (as she was not familiar with our school district), then called and let me know she had found one of our iPads. She willingly met me halfway to give it back. A very gracious and big thank you goes from ISD 15 to Brenda for going above and beyond.

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The Independent School District 15 Multicultural/ Diversity Program is starting a book club. The first book selected is While the Locust Slept by Peter Razor, winner of a Minnesota Book Award. Razor, an Ojibwe man, chronicles his survival of abuse and bigotry at a state orphanage and life on a farm in Minnesota in the 1930s. After completing the book, the group will have the opportunity to tour the state public school/ orphanage in Owatonna where Razor lived as a child. This book is appropriate for middle school students through adult. Dates: October 14, 21, 28 Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. Location: SFHS Room 215 Please bring the book to the first meeting. Books can be checked out at schools or libraries. If you are unable to find the book or have any questions, please contact Carline Sargent at 763-213-1575 or email carline.sargent@isd15.org.

Alumni Choir welcome all who love to sing Dr. Bruce Gleason & Troy Ferguson The St. Francis High School alumni choir is looking to increase its membership. They welcome any and all St. Francis Alumni to join them on the second Saturday of each month at Elim Baptist Church at 503 Polk Street in Anoka. On Saturday, September 14 around a dozen former Saints alumni gathered for great conversation and wonderful music-making. Former St. Francis High School choir conductor, Lee Carlson, is singing tenor with the group. Each week Carlson brings different photos and other memorabilia, which has been a great addition to their time together. As they stated in their previous article, “The group is looking for more singers and they’re not particular about which choir they sang in during high school. They’re simply looking for people who enjoy singing.” The next session will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12. For more information, email Joline Gustafson Crofoot at jocrow@ connections-etc.net or Dr. Bruce Gleason at brucegleason@comcast.net.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group’s heritage and culture. Hispanic Heritage Week was approved by President Lyndon Johnson and the length of it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. These countries declared independence in 1821. A continuous Hispanic/Latino presence in the territory of the United States has existed since the 16th century, earlier than any other group after the Native Americans. The first confirmed European landing in the continental U.S. was by Juan Ponce de León, who landed in 1513 at a shore he christened La Florida. Hispanics/Latinos constitute 16.7 percent of the total United States population, or 52 million people, making it home to the largest community of Spanish speakers outside of Mexico according to the Pew Research Hispanic Center. Source: Information in this article was obtained from Wikipedia.

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student groups on environmental expeditions to the Amazon Rainforest and has plans to return this coming July with a group of students from St. Francis High School and Iowa State University to participate in canopy research. Randle began his career in Independent School District 15 thirty years ago, teaching students biology and environmental science at Crossroads School & Vocational Center. He was selected as one of six teachers in the world to join Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic wreck, on his first rainforest expedition in Belize. The Jason Project got the entire school district involved and students attended the Bell Museum at the University of

Minnesota to interact with Randle via satellite. Randle moved to the St. Francis High School science department where he continues teaching biology, natural history and wildlife management, getting students into the environment. His classroom reflects the teaching of interconnections in the environment with the many critters and fish on display. ESA chose Minneapolis for the conference location as the city is set in the midst of a transition across three biomes. There are few cities where one can, within a few hours, reach vast areas of grasslands, deciduous forests, boreal forests and at least 15,000 lakes. Many scientists from around the globe attended.

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St. Francis High School held its freshmen orientation on August 27. The Saints Leadership Ambassadors (SLA) wrote welcome messages on the sidewalk to freshmen and staff. SLA is a group of upperclassmen who have volunteered to serve the school community in a variety of positions. Their first collective task was to oversee 9th grade orientation. They welcomed the freshman class with a gauntlet and presentation hosted by Mitch Greene and Amelia Tesdahl, then freshmen went through a mock schedule of their first trimester to get to know their teachers and learn a bit about the high school. Jill Engquist, M.S, SFHS Licensed School Counselor

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Elementary open house Angie Hylen SFES Community Relations Coordinator

National Honor Society students from St. Francis High School volunteered to staff the summer reading program booth at the St. Francis Elementary School open house at the end of August. Diane Peterson, SFES technology teacher

Reading and Math assessments Sandy Olson SFES Reading Intervention Specialist

Independent School District 15 Math and Reading Intervention Specialists, under the direction of Lillian DeRung, have been busy assessing K-5 students throughout the district. What is different from other years? We have the ability to assess students with the use of an iPad or computer. Scores are automatically entered as the student completes the assessment. According to DeRung, “Digital scoring allows for instant feedback on student performance, which provides a platform for program decision making.”

St. Francis Elementary School Reading Specialist Cathy Paquay is assessing a student using the AIMS/web test. Results will be used to place students in appropriately leveled groups and to determine which students need intervention in reading and math. Teachers also use the assessments to help plan instruction and target intervention strategies to student needs. Angie Hylen, SFES Community Relations Coordinator

Students and their families flocked to school to find their classrooms, meet their teachers and unpack their school supplies on August 28 for St. Francis Elementary School’s open house. The hallways were abuzz with students anxious to find their lockers, discover which friends would be in their new classroom and maybe catch a glimpse of their teacher from last year. Kindergartners had their very own open house on August 27 to allow them to explore their new school without the bustle of older elementary students. Families were invited to stop in the computer lab to receive assistance signing up for eNews and SchoolView, a student information system designed to keep parents and guardians informed of grades, test scores and attendance. The lunchroom was a command center set up to distribute cookies, juice and helpful information. Families could get a snack, sign up for school lunch and receive information on scouting and recreational organizations. St. Francis High School volunteers from the National Honor Society staffed the summer reading program booth. Students were mailed postcards each month during the summer, full of book related ideas and activities. Children who returned the summer reading postcards earned the opportunity to choose a free book. The excitement was palpable and the majority of students, teachers and families seemed ready to be back to school!

The American Indian Education Parent Committee will meet Tuesday, October 1, 5:00 p.m. in Room 215 at St. Francis High School. If you are a parent, guardian or foster parent of an American Indian student in ISD 15 and would like to be part of the American Indian Education Parent Committee, you are encouraged If you to attend the meeting. have questions or would like to learn more about the American Indian Education Program, please contact Carline Sargent at 763-753-1575 or email carline.sargent@isd15.org. The Courier | October 2013 | www.the-courier.org

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Independent School District 15 American Indian Education Program

KICK-OFF 2013-14 When: Sunday, October 6 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Where: St. Francis High School 3325 Bridge Street, St. Francis Come meet other American Indian families in your community, enjoy a great meal, take part in cultural activities and learn more about the ISD 15 American Indian Education Program. This event is also a potluck dinner, please bring a dish to share. Contact Carline Sargent at 763-213-1575 or email to Carline.Sargent@isd15.org for more information or if you need transportation. For more information about the American Indian Education Program, visit: www.isd15.org – Resources – American Indian Education 7


St. Francis Middle School

Teacher Spotlight Jessica Rowles SFMS Community Relations Coordinator

St. Francis Middle School students were anxious and excited to begin their first day of school September 3. Many students came prepared, ready to work and with smiles on their faces. Jessica Rowles, SFMS Community Relations Coordinator

St. Francis Middle School Language Arts teacher Trina Schultz worked with students on a community building ice-breaker activity on September 4. Students worked together in small groups to build marshmallow towers to encourage problem solving. Schultz stated, “This is a great analogy for how I want students to behave in my classroom. We have to work together, respecting and honoring one another’s individuality to get to the end result.” Pictured (above) are Jaden Meadows, Cody Kolb, Kyle Lindenfelser, Ryan Garaghty and Brandt Becker; (below)Jenna Koch, Chris Meadows and Sophia Ridout. Jessica Rowles, SFMS Community Relations Coordinator

Katie Windsperger is a new 7th grade math teacher at St. Francis Middle School. Windsperger graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2011 and student taught at Coon Rapids High School. Following her student teaching, she did some para work at Hopkins North Junior High and long-term subbed in a 10th grade classroom at Buffalo High School. Last year, Windsperger worked in the Elk River school district as an algebra and geometry teacher.

Katie Windsperger Submitted Photo

@ St. Francis High School

Classroom Education Registration for classroom driver’s education is being accepted for the 2013-14 school year. If you are 15 years of age or approaching 15, you may register to participate in a 30-hour classroom driver’s education course offered during the school day. Fee $110.

Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instruction Six hours of required behind-the-wheel instruction Flexible scheduling State of Minnesota certified instructors Fee $250 Applications available at www.communityed15.com or call 763-213-1640 for more information. Sponsored by ISD 15 Community Education

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Windsperger has also coached fastpitch softball for the last five years. When she is not teaching or coaching, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing sports, being active, watching movies/TV and sleeping. Windsperger commented, “This year at SFMS, I look forward to working with an age group of kids that I have not worked with much, gaining experience and learning along the way!” The St. Francis Middle School gives her a warm welcome.

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Bus safety Danger zone Though parents may feel buses are most likely to be in accidents while in transit, experts advise that children are more likely to get hurt during pickups and drop-offs when they’re in the danger zone of the bus. The danger zone is a 10-foot radius around the outside of the bus. Bus drivers and other motorists find kids in the danger zone are more difficult to see, and children can get struck by either the bus or oncoming cars that fail to stop when the bus is picking kids up or dropping them off. Knowing the safety rules While a large part of protecting children is on the shoulders of the school bus driver, it is also vital for passengers to learn the basics of school bus safety. That is why kindergartners or children who are riding the bus for the first time are taught the rules of school bus safety. Some schools offer a school bus tour prior to the new school year. This lets youngsters acclimate themselves with the look and feel of the school bus. This introduction also included information about bus safety, but parents can also educate their children (and themselves) about using caution in and around the bus by following these guidelines: } Get to the bus stop 5 to 10 minutes prior to the assigned pickup time. Rushing last-minute can lead to injury, especially if you’re chasing down the bus. } Remain on the sidewalk or grass at the bus stop. Do not step into the street until the bus has arrived and is completely stopped. } When boarding the bus, go directly to a seat and sit down. Buckle up if there are seatbelts on the bus. } Remain seated while the bus is in motion. } Keep voices low so as not to distract the driver. } Keep your head and hands inside of the bus, and never hang out of the window. } Do not throw things on the bus or play rough with friends or classmates. } Keep the aisle clear at all times. } Be careful when getting off the bus. Hold on while going down the stairs.

} Only get off at your designated stop unless you have permission to get off elsewhere. } When exiting the bus, walk at least 10 steps past the front of the bus and cross in front where the driver can see you. Do not cross behind the bus. } Wait for the driver to give you a signal that it is safe to cross. Be sure to check that all cars on the road have come to a complete stop. } Get to the sidewalk or off the street as quickly as possible.

} If you’ve forgotten something on the bus, do not run back and attempt to retrieve it. The driver might not see you and start the bus. Rather, call the bus company and see if you can pick it up at another time. } Do not get into the cars of strangers waiting around bus stops, even if they offer to take you home. School bus evacuation drills were held in September. National School Bus Safety week is October 21-25. Source: MetroCreative Graphics Editorial

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St. Francis Middle School

Eighth grade students in Elizabeth Muhr’s Family and Consumer Science class were practicing on September 9 how to be smart and savvy comparison shoppers. Students taste-tested three different brands of graham crackers without knowing the name of each and evaluated them on the criteria of taste, appearance and cost.

Jessica Rowles, SFMS Community Relations Coordinator

Proceeds benefit St. Francis High School students who wish to travel on the 2014 Amazon Expedition next summer. When: October 5, 12, 19 Where: St. Francis Warming House, across from St. Francis Elementary School on 229th Avenue and Highway 47 Time: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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School Board Highlights School Board Perspective

Marsha Van Den Burgh

A lot of people I know are more fearful of making a wrong move than making no move at all. Not me. I’ve been alive long enough to know that if I just sit and watch the child, nothing will happen. But when I encourage, that child can sometimes grasp a new idea. We have a lot of passionate teachers in this district. You have the ability to impart knowledge that eludes others. Some students are harder to reach. I know this firsthand. But there are some incredible opportunities awaiting us all. There are so many things I would love to change about public education. One goal would be to put education funding in the hands of the consumers—the parents and children. We, as the school board, need the authority to deliver that education through our administration, teachers, and support staff. Which leads me to thoughts about our teachers—we have so many passionate teachers in this district. Many of you call or email me with ideas and concerns; please continue to contact me. It helps me know what’s going on in the district. I believe that many of the mandates out there need to disappear and be replaced

with flexibility that allows our teachers to be the experts you are trained to be and educate our students with your professional expertise. Parents and students can then be the consumers by choosing the best and brightest schools. The top down approach to education has to end. It has to end in our district, but how can we expect that when the federal government is the ultimate in top down administration? We need to give authority back to our Site Management Councils and allow them to make the decisions they make best by knowing our students intimately. Parents will know that we have a great district by their close contact with our excellent school staff and make the choice to have St. Francis as their school of choice. Part of my role is to advocate for all—staff, parents and students. I will continue asking hard questions and waiting for those answers. I heard the following once and think it’s a great way to close this article. The cost of missing out can be greater than the cost of messing up.

Student Update Ashley Julkowski, a native of Cedar, has been named to the dean’s list for the winter 2013 semester at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minn. Julkowski is a senior at St. Kate’s. She is a graduate of St. Francis High School. St. Catherine University dean’s list recognizes students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.667 or higher.

School Board Meeting Schedule

School Board Members

School board meetings are held at the Community Room in the Central Services Center located at 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis.

Amy Kelly, Chairwoman 763-744-8458

Monday, October 14 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

David Anderson, Clerk 763-434-9457

Monday, October 28 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 11 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Live streaming and video archives of school board meetings are available at www.isd15.org/sbvideo 10

Janet Glover, Vice Chairwoman 763-221-5341

Harry Grams, Treasurer 763-856-4350 Suzanne Erkel, Director 763-413-1195 David Roberts, Director 763-843-0013 Marsha Van Denburgh, Director 763-753-6653 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org

School Board Highlights August 26, 2013 Kathleen Miller Staff writer

All board members present. Happening Around the District St. Francis High School teacher Beth Widell introduced student Adrianna TrevinoGartner. Widell teaches family and consumer sciences and is the advisor for the Fashion Club, which is associated with Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Adrianna and Angel Her traveled to the FCCLA national competition in Orlando, Florida this past summer. Both students competed in the fashion construction category where Angel earned bronze and Adrianna gold. They also attended the FCCLA leadership academy. Adrianna helped establish the Food Locker at the high school, where students can pick up food, school supplies, personal products and other needed items. Board Approved Referendum Authority A resolution converting a voter approved referendum authority to a Board approved referendum authority and authorizing a new Board approved referendum authority was put before the board. Information and discussion regarding this resolution began in June. The District has a current voter approved referendum authority of $365 per residential pupil unit. The new authority determines to convert $2.26 of its voter approved referendum authority to a Board approved referendum authority. The Board also determined to authorize an additional new Board approved referendum authority in the amount of $297.74 per adjusted pupil unit. This new Board approved referendum shall be applicable for five years, beginning with taxes payable in 2014, for the 2014-15 school year and generates an approximate $1.5 million per year of which 58 percent is paid through state aid. The Board may subsequently reauthorize the Board approved referendum

authority in increments of up to five years. Motion carried 5-2, nays being Suzanne Erkel and Marsha Van Denburgh. With the additional revenue, the Board will review the recommendation(s) to come from the financial planning and action committee (FPAC).

School Board Highlights September 9, 2013 Kathleen Miller Staff writer

All board members present. Site Report St. Francis Middle School Principal Dale Johnson and Assistant Principal Bobbi Hume reviewed building goals from last year and reported on current goals. Goals focused on making connections with every student. Math goals were reviewed by grade level, with the sixth grade exceeding the goal bringing the building-wide increase to 4.3 percent overall. In reading, scores dropped. Some factors contributing to the lower scores include re-normed tests, Minnesota standards have changed and the choice of paper/pencil versus online testing. The 2013-14 initiatives include a return to the seven-period day, building improvements, professional learning communities, common assessments and reduce the number of student discipline issues. Happening Around the District Community Education Director Troy Ferguson introduced Dave Walton and Corey Gilbertson. The three were captains of the 1977 St. Francis High School football team along with Phil Stapels, who was unable to attend. The 1977 team held the record for most points (63) scored in a football game. This August, the 2013 Saints football team broke the record, scoring 64 points in the game against Duluth East. The 1977 captains awarded the 2013 team with a certificate. Coach Chris Lindquist introduced this year’s captains—Max Gust, Dylan Schroeder, Pat Weidall and Nate Svihel. Kesler Soucie, an honorary captain, was involved in a diving injury and remains in the hospital. The

2013 captains proudly wear bracelets to support Kesler and gifted one to each of the 1977 team captains. Bracelets will be available at the Saints’ Homecoming game October 4. Nutrition Program Overview Meals served by the district are bound by federal nutrition guidelines. Goals of the program are to uphold the health and well-being of the students of Independent School District 15 by providing one-third of the recommended daily allowance of nutrients for calories, protein, vitamins, calcium and iron over a fiveday period, increasing the fiber content of meals by offering more complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread products and fresh fruits and vegetables, decreasing the fat content from calories to 30 percent or less and no more than 10 percent of those calories from saturated fat over a five-day period, and reducing sodium levels of meals. Menus, nutritional information and more can be found on the district’s website at www.isd15.org/nutrition Start of the 2013-14 School Year All school sites held open houses for parents and students, which were well attended. Some last minute staffing changes were made to accommodate the increased number of kindergarten students attending. The back-to-school event for all ISD 15 staff was held August 28. Speakers included Troy Ferguson, director of Community Education, Amy Kelly, ISD 15 School Board chairwoman, Deb Parson, president of St. Francis Local 1977, Education Minnesota and Superintendent of Schools Ed Saxton. There was a glitch with the TIES student information system sending out bus route information to parents prior to the start of school.

On Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 Independent School District 15 schools will not be in session.

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Independent School District 15 School Board Candidate Profiles Eight candidates are vying for seats on the Independent School District 15 school board. Candidates running for one of three seats for a four-year term are Shannon Collier, Barbara Jahnke, David Roberts, Juanita Reed-Boniface, Marsha Van Denburgh and Malcolm T. Vinger II. Running for one seat for a two-year term are Betsy Roed and Scott Schwarz. The profiles appear in alphabetical order. Each candidate was asked the following: Name Address Occupation } Tell about your background and family, including how long you have lived in Independent School District 15. } Describe your involvement with ISD 15 schools in the past five years. What do you believe qualifies you to be a school board member? } What do you see as the school board’s roles and responsibilities, and what makes a school board effective? } What is your vision for education in ISD 15? } What three goals do you hope to accomplish if elected to the school board? } What are the biggest issues facing ISD 15 and how would you address them? ISD 15 and publishers make no guarantees to the truthfulness or accuracy of the statements made herein.

Shannon Collier 23629 Eidelweiss Street NW St. Francis, MN 55070 Running for 4 year term Hello ISD 15 community. I’m Shannon Collier and I am hoping to get your vote in November to join the School Board. I am a stay at home mother of four wonderful children with a background in Dental Assisting. My husband and I have girl/boy twins in third grade and a son in kindergarten at East Bethel Community School. We also have a four year old daughter in preschool at the Lifelong Learning Center. My husband is hard at work serving our community as a K9 Deputy for the Anoka County Sheriffs’ Office. I believe that joining the School Board would be a great opportunity for me to give back to our community. The roles of the School Board are very important, they help ensure that our district is getting the best quality of education and that we stay within our limited budget. I

believe that the members of the School Board should be seen as often as possible at school functions and activities. I would like to be a voice for us, as parents, and to listen to concerns and to hear about great opportunities for students from the school staff. I feel that communication is the key to success for our children. I would like to find federal grants that would allow every family in our district to have access to the internet in their homes, especially since technology is the wave of the future. We, as a community, need to make sure that our school district stays current with all of the new and up-to-date educational opportunities out there for our children. With the epidemic of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD we need to make sure that our special education programs are also giving our children the best educational benefits. I would like to share how great our school district is with other communities and to pioneer new ways of teaching our children that other schools will model themselves after. I would like to help you feel confident that Independent School District 15 is a wonderful and safe place for our children to grow and learn and to ensure their success in the future. Please voice your opinion loudly and show you care about your children’s education, and vote for Shannon Collier.

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Barbara Jahnke PO Box 190 St. Francis, MN 55070 Retired School Counselor Running for 4 year term } I am a 20 year resident of St. Francis, the mother of 3 sons and 8 grandchildren, with a 30 year career in public education. I’ve been employed as a school teacher, school counselor, and community counselor, working with indigent and homeless people. Because these causes are so meaningful, I have also volunteered many hours in these fields. } Independent School District 15 has employed me as a St. Francis Middle School counselor for the last 19 years. I retired last spring, but continue to be dedicated to the welfare of our community and the enhancement of public education. In retirement, I will have the background experience, along with the time and energy to devote to board business. I will be available to do the work approachable for input and accountable to students and citizens. } Independent School District 15 School Board must lead the way in creating educational opportunities for all students. It is responsible for development of policy and long term planning to achieve the goals set forth. The board needs to actively investigate the concerns of Independent School District 15 through open communication with students, parents, 5 staff and community citizens. } I envision Independent School District 15 schools to be a place where parents

and guardians seek to enroll their children because of the strong educational practices in District 15. Students will graduate from our schools with the needed skills, academic and interpersonal, to become independent citizens. } As a school board member, I will strive to ensure a democratic decision-making process in these ways: a. Make informed decisions b. Honest communications c. Persistent effort } Independent School District 15’s issues: a. School funding and how it is currently utilized b. School safety in the digital world c. Well rounded curriculum that prepares students for life, which includes an interpersonal skills component These concerns will be addressed through a sound democratic process, which seeks information and considers the needs of all.

Juanita Reed-Boniface 2462 Lake George Drive NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 Educational Consultant, JRB Associates, Inc. and beef producer Running for 4 year term } 39 year resident of Oak Grove } Elementary and high school education from Nebraska public schools } Bachelors degree, University of Nebraska, specialized training in adult education and volunteerism Continued, Page 24

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Pampered St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Chef, Pure Crafters and vendors are coming together to raise Romance, Pink Zebra, Wild Tree, money for breast cancer research. BeautiControl, Lunch available: hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad Paparazzi and more. St. Francis Area Women of Today will be on hand at the event.

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Adult Basic Education welcomes a new face Mel Panek ISD 15 Adult Basic Education Coordinator

This month we have some wonderful news to report to you from our Adult Basic Education (ABE) classroom. We have searched and hired a new employee to join our team! Both Ker Lor and I are thrilled to introduce you to Becky Vevle, our new classroom ABE instructor! Becky comes to us with a wealth of experience as an ABE instructor. The ISD 15 ABE classroom is part of a larger Adult Basic Education consortium called Metro North. For several years Becky taught GED studies at two other classrooms within the Metro North consortium. Now it is our turn to be blessed with and enjoy Becky’s

expertise, caring manner and her fun sense of humor. Becky’s educational background includes a license to teach elementary education as well as licenses to teach more advanced language arts and science. She also enjoys teaching higher level math. Her background is a great asset to our classroom because so many of our students must brush up on their math skills in order to pass the GED test. We always appreciate teachers and volunteers who enjoy working with our students on math and science. Although she has just started working in our classroom, I can see that our students and I are lucky to have Becky here because she demonstrates a contagiously positive attitude! Becky’s wonderful attitude will definitely help

Adult Basic Education has a new classroom instructor, Becky Vevle. She has several years of instruction experience in the ABE field. Melody Panek

to motivate and encourage our students along the road they are traveling to attain their educational goals. The more positive support a student receives, the more likely he or she will succeed! Becky, her husband, Randy and her two children, Rylee, 3 and Ryan, 15 months, currently reside in Elk River. They enjoy spending time together as a family outdoors, listening to live music and cheering on the Vikings! Ker and I look forward to spending lots of time getting to know Becky better as the school year progresses. Our classroom is really a special place full of exceptional and dedicated students. We think Becky is going to make an exceptional and dedicated teacher as well!

From the Rec Department

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FITNESS for all! We offer plenty of ways for you to get in shape, so you’ll never be bored with working out. We have two treadmills, two elliptical trainers, two stationary bikes and a Nautilus four station weight machine.

Relaxed atmosphere – senior citizens are encouraged to attend! Socialize after your workout in our conference room. Only $2 per visit and no membership fees. Call Theresa today for more information 763-213-1616 or email Theresa.Antinozzi@isd15.org Fitness 15 • Sandhill Center 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005

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Community Education Contacts Troy Ferguson, Director................................................................................. 763-753-7041 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Melody Panek, Coordinator/Teacher Adult Education & Services......................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications & District Website Kathleen Miller, Program Supervisor................................................. 763-753-7042 The Courier Newspaper................................................................................ 763-753-7031 Kathleen Miller, Editor................................................................................ 763-753-7042 Pat Johnson, Graphics................................................................................ 763-753-7025 Alicia Loehlein, Staff Writer, Billing...................................................... 763-753-7033 Janice Audette, Advertising.................................................................... 763-753-7032 Facility Scheduling Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor................................ 763-213-1589 Family Education & Services....................................................................... 763-753-7170 Nancy Wallace, Program Supervisor Kids Connection Theresa Antinozzi, Program Supervisor.......................................... 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Cedar Creek Community School Site........ 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Elementary School Site.............. 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15............................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Nancy Wallace, Program Supervisor Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor...................................................... 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant.................................................................... 763-213-1588 Sandhill Center for the Arts Theresa Antinozzi, Program Supervisor.......................................... 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com

Learn gymnastics from expert instructors trained by John Tobler, former three-time national gymnastics champion and threetime All-American gymnast. Who: 3 to 12 years old Days: Tuesday/Thursday Dates: October 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 22 (No class Oct. 17) Times: 6:45–7:45 p.m. 7:45–8:45 p.m. NEW! 6:45–8:45 p.m. (2-hour class) $10 savings Location: CCCS gym

After School Move

This after school fitness and recreation class is designed to keep kids moving, having fun, and getting a great workout in the gym. Who: Grade 3-5 Dates: Tuesdays, September 24 through October 29 Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Location: SFES

Skill Development/ 3-on-3 Basketball

Spend the afternoon in the gym working on basketball skills and playing a little 3-on-3 with your friends. Who: Co-Ed, grade 6-8 Dates: October 22, 24, 29, 31 Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Location: SFMS

Register Online communityed15.com Contact Diane Guinn, Rec Department Manager for more info 763-213-1823 The Rec Department a division of ISD 15 Community Education

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Are you thinking, “I should have signed up my child for preschool?” You still can! Preschool Place 15 is the place to be! Classes offered at the Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove

Kids Connection Before and after school childcare

KC info line 763-213-1641 Registration forms are available online www.communityed15.com

Kids Connection provides a safe, structured, nurturing and fun atmosphere for Independent School District 15 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. This quality before and after school childcare program is offered at two sites in ISD 15. Students can exercise individual responsibility and engage in social interaction and free choice to promote a healthy self image to enhance the quality of their lives.

• Programming takes place September through May • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available • One, two, three or four times per week • Two hour, two hour-fifteen minute, two-and-a-half hour and two hour-forty-five minute sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for two year-olds and very young three year-olds • Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income • Busing available for all full-year morning and afternoon classes The mission of Preschool Place 15 is to provide a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success and their parents can be partners in learning.

Learning activities offered include:

Locations

NEW

Location

Cedar Creek Community School

for East Bethel Community School and Cedar Creek Community School students St. Francis Elementary School Student care is available September 3, 2013 through June 2, 2014.

For more information on classes and to register visit www.isd15.org/ecfe or call 763-753-7170.

Non-School Care 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ������ $30/day Other fees Registration fee ���������� $25/child $45/family (2 or more children)

2013-14 School Year

Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education

Sandhill Center for the Arts 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005

SilverSneakers® Classic

SilverSneakers® Yoga

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support. Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® members; $2 per class for non-members.

SilverSneakers Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® members; $2 per class for non-members.

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After School Care Begins at the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. ���������� $9/day

All children must be preregistered. Registration fee must be paid to be registered.

The Sandhill Center for the Arts is operated under the auspices of Independent School District 15 Community Education. Its purpose is to provide arts and recreation opportunities for the residents served by the school district.

For more information on the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program or the Sandhill Center for the Arts, please call 763-213-1616.

Before School Care Begins at 6:30 a.m. until school starts ���������� $9/day

■ art ■ drama ■ reading ■ iPad ■ science discovery ■ crafts ■ sports ■ games ■ outdoor play ■ small and large group action

Join the Lunch Bunch at the Sandhill Center in the Bethel Cabaret for our monthly catered luncheon featuring top entertainment by popular artists. Make your reservations early as most of our shows sell out ahead of time. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open: 10:40 a.m. Lunch served: 11:00 a.m. Showtime: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $13 For reservations, call 763-213-1641. Reservations can also be made on the website at www.communityed15.com.

Angie Senger with Joe Chock Tuesday, October 8 This is REAL music by professional musicians with a load of talent. Versatility means offerings from Patsy Cline to Tanya Tucker. Well-known in our area, you see Senger at the Midwest Country Music Theater, with her band at VFWs and local clubs and dances, festivals and company picnics, as well as on RFDTV. Joe Chock is a well-known, nationally-renowned musician whose path took him from touring with the Statler Brothers to the Grand Ol’ Opry. You will enjoy these two together as they offer every song with precision.

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Bright Beginnings in ISD 15 Early Childhood 763-753-7170

Call ECFE at for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. Lifelong Learning Center • 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove • Online at www.isd15.org/ecfe

Looking for special Plan your year with events and field trips? Early Childhood Check out the Place to Go, Things to Do Family Education brochure featuring special events and field trips for families

Upcoming ECFE Events Oliver Kelley Farm Field Trip

Go back in time and visit a working farm from the 1860s located just west of Anoka. Oliver Kelley was the founder of the National Farming Organization (Grange). We will visit the farm house, help harvest a crop like pioneers and have time to learn about farm animals. Bring a bag lunch. Date: Wednesday, October 16 Time: Bus leaves Lifelong Learning Center at 9:15 a.m.; returns by 1:30 p.m. Fee: $8 per person Deadline: October 9

Pumpkin Power

What is ECFE? Early Family Childhood Education (ECFE) is: A place for babies a division of ISD 15 Community Education A place for toddlers A place for preschoolers A place for all dads, moms and others relatives in a parenting role

ECFE has something for every family!

Here’s your chance to celebrate Halloween with your family in a safe, fun, and festive environment especially designed for young children. You and your child may dress in a costume if you wish. Have some fun at the most “unscary” Halloween party in town! Date: Friday, October 25 Time: 9:30-11:15 a.m. Location: Lifelong Learning Center Fee: $4 per person; max $12 per family Deadline: October 21

Early Childhood Family Education is a place where parents and young children learn and play together and can meet other families with young children. We are one of nearly 350 in the state of Minnesota offered through school districts. We believe all families deserve support, information, and opportunities to be involved in their children’s learning. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. ECFE provides information on getting ready for school, discipline, child development, communication and growing together as a family. Sisters and Brothers Care is available for most age-specific parent/child classes to care for siblings.

Paint and Play

Looking for Resources… ECFE is the place to be!

Play with your child in the gym and paint a ceramic plate that is sure to become a family treasure. Paints, stamps, and materials for special effects will be available for use. Plate will be fired by Lily Pad Ceramics and be returned to Lifelong Learning Center for pick up on December 4 or 5, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. One plate per child. No make-up if absent on day of event. Most appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Date: Friday, November 15 Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Location: Lifelong Learning Center Fee: $11 per child

Make Way for Learning

For children three to five years of age at the time of the event. Reinforce early learning skills in fun, interactive two-time classes. Lots of moving and creative fun for your preschooler. Children must be toileting themselves. Theme: Fall is in the Air Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 & 29 Time: 12:45-2:45 p.m. Location: Lifelong Learning Center Fee: $8 per child per two-week class

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Check out the Learn & Thrive brochure for ECFE parent/child classes for the 2013-2014 school year Daytime and evening classes going on NOW! Call 763-753-7170 or visit us online at www.isd15.org/ecfe to register

Do you need some additional support in your parenting role? Would you like to know more about resources in your community? Do you have concerns about relationships, parenting, child development or something else? Learn about valuable school, county, and community resources available to your family. Attend a parent/child ECFE class, call for a home visit, or send us a message through Facebook to find out about these resources.

Check out these classes! Toddlers and Parents For children 12-30 months Dates: Thursdays, October 3- December 19 Times: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Family Times-Birth to Kindergarten Birth to Kindergarten Dates: Tuesdays, October 1-December 17 Times: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Do you have a child who is three or four years old?

Have they been through Early Childhood Screening? Early Childhood Screening should be done soon after the child’s third birthday. Screening is a and FREE, simple check of a young child’s health development; mine kindergarten readiness. deter not it does t, vision Screening includes: a development assessmen review. h healt and tion and hearing checks, immuniza Call 763-753-7187 if you currently have a 3- or 4-year-old child who has not been screened.

Be counted!

Get on the school census

It’s very important that all residents of Independent School District 15 be included on the school census… even the youngest babies. Call the ISD 15 Central Services Center at 763-7537040 and let them know when you have an addition to the family or if you move. This will ensure that you will get Early Childhood and school information, and help the district with planning for the future. Let your neighbo rs know this, too!

Have a concern about your child?

ent, Are you concerned about your child’s developm years speech or behavior? If your child is under three at: lin Vogt ine Krist ct conta age, of reach kristine.vogtlin@isd15.org or 763-753-7172 to ces. servi Grow Me Help 15 ISD not yet If your child is at least three years of age and ning is Scree hood in kindergarten, ISD 15 Early Child have. you erns conc the first step in confirming any Call for an appointment at 763-753-7187 and mention your concerns.

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The Courier celebrates 20th anniversary

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The first edition of The Courier was published October 1993. As the publication celebrates its 20th anniversary and has had a change in size and format, the ‘heart’ of The Courier has remained the same—bridging Independent School District 15 with the community and area businesses. As a way to celebrate the 20th anniversary, area residents and business owners are invited to an open house October 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at ISD 15’s Central Services Center, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard in St. Francis. Come and share past memories with The Courier staff. The Courier came about as a result of the Community Education Advisory Council under the direction of Tom Larson, director of Community Education. The group gave the publication its name, Community Courier, and over time evolved into The Courier. Larson said part of the mission statement of the advisory council at that time was to better communicate with the community, at a time when there was no internet. No other school district in the state has anything like The Courier. In 1994, The Courier received the Minnesota Community Education Association Project Award and in 2012 received an award of honorable mention from the National School Public Relations Association. Since the beginning, The Courier has relied on advertising sales from local businesses as a means to pay for printing and delivery costs. The businesses to advertise in the first issue in 1993 (and still placing ads today) include Hidden Haven Golf Club, Peoples Bank, St. Francis Chiropractic, St. Francis Dental, St. Francis Foods, St. Francis Insurance, St. Francis True Value Hardware, Tasty Pizza and Village Bank. Other notable advertisers include Printing Unlimited, Gerdin’s Auto & Tire, North Anoka Realty, St. Francis American Legion and Teddy Bear Care. The Courier staff appreciates the commitment from all the advertisers over the years that have supported the publication and encourages our readers to patronize these great businesses. Without them, The Courier would not be possible. Along with changing times and new technology, The Courier now has a presence online. The entire publication can be read online at www.the-courier.org. Readers are encouraged to submit news items and photos using the online submission form and can find deadline and other information from the website. Advertisers receive monthly eNews to let them know deadline dates and monthly themes. Future plans include selling online ads. The staff of The Courier include Troy Ferguson, publisher and director of ISD 15 Community Education since July 2012. Even though Ferguson is the most recent addition to the staff, his roots to this community go back to 1967. Ferguson graduated from St. Francis High

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The Courier staff, (L-R) graphic artists Pat Johnson and Alicia Loehlein, publisher Troy Ferguson, advertising salesperson Janice Audette and editor Kathleen Miller. Photo by Jan Gilpin School in 1978 and later went on to serve on the School Board from 2000 to 2008. When asked about what he sees for The Courier’s future, Ferguson said, “We will continue the District’s commitment to continually improving and expanding communication with the community, businesses, voters, parents, students and staff. How that will look in the future will be a reflection of the tools and technologies available to us now and those that continue to be developed. We take pride in the high standards that Community Education has set and will continue to set.” The remainder of the staff are Janice Audette, advertising salesperson since 1998, graphic designers Pat Johnson (1997) and Alicia Loehlein (2005), and editor Kathleen Miller (1994). Community members frequently send a note of praise to The Courier. From Cathy Wyland, director of Community Education in the Centennial School District, “I just paged through The Courier. Wow. That’s quite the publication. It’s really impressive.” From Lee Snead, former St. Francis resident, ISD 15 staff and early contributor to The Courier, “I’m impressed always by the various articles contributed to The Courier for the enlightenment of the district residents. Never do I read where a writer, student, teacher, administrator, board member or anyone fails to write about something that can be encouraging to others. Thanks again for The Courier, I’m proud of it and to have had my part in it and in ISD 15.”

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Community & Business Anoka County board cuts levy by $1 million Martha Weaver Anoka County Public Information Manager

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners has voted in favor of a 2014 budget that cuts the net property tax levy by $1 million to $96,517,399, comparable to levy levels a decade ago. The proposed 2014 budget of $278,047,330 should result in property tax reductions for most low and moderate value Anoka County homes and many commercial

and industrial properties. (The net levy is the total collected from county property owners.) This is the third consecutive year the County has lowered the levy. “This is the result of innovation at work,” said Board of Commissioners Chair Rhonda Sivarajah. “Over the past three years, we have continued to hone our ability to deliver core services in new and innovative ways. We’ve been able to do this because we are continuing to ‘right’ size county government and

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ongoing and approaching half a million dollars in just over three years. The County Board’s focus on paying with cash and reducing debt is saving more than $700,000 in annual debt service payments. Cutting-edge teleconferencing software will reap future savings, allowing employees to attend meetings and trainings sessions via their desktop computer rather than costly travel. The County is investing in infrastructure at historic levels and changing policy to save taxpayer dollars now and in the long term. More evening hours are being added at the Rum River and Northtown Libraries and the Ramsey License Center will be open additional morning hours to better meet customer needs. In addition, the County is constructing many road projects using concrete rather than asphalt now that the price of concrete and asphalt has become more comparable. Using concrete doubles the life of the roadway and eliminates the need for crews to repair potholes. The 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes nearly $54 million in capital investments, a major portion of which is construction of a $35 million interchange at U.S. Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard in Ramsey that will be paid for with federal, state and local funds. Using technology to make government more accessible to citizens and customers is also a priority. The County will launch a new website in the coming year with the priority on mobile access, recognizing that most people access online content via a mobile device. Obsolete election equipment is being replaced with new technology that is easier for voters and election workers to use and more efficient at counting absentee ballots. The County’s transparency efforts earned a Sunny Award from the nationally acclaimed Sunshine Review. This year, only 247 of the more than 7,000 government websites ranked by Sunshine Review earned a Sunny Award. Anoka County is the only county in Minnesota to receive the perfect A+ rating. In addition to lowering the property tax levy, the County Board in August repealed the Minnesota Wheelage Tax, saving County taxpayers another $1.4 million annually. This move occurred only after the board was faced with doubling the tax to $10 or eliminating it altogether.

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Septic system operation and maintenance Julie Blomquist University of Minnesota Extension

Homeowners wanting to better understand, operate and maintain their septic systems will want to attend a Homeowner Education for Septic Systems program being presented by the University of Minnesota Extension. Hear about water saving ideas, find out if you should be using additives and get questions answered. This two-hour program will be held Monday,

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Saturday, October 19 • 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277 Avenue NW, Isanti

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Area residents enjoy ears of corn at the St. Francis Lions Club Corn Feed held September 14 at the St. Francis American Legion. The St. Francis Fire Department also helped at the community event.

October 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, two miles west of Highway 65. The cost to attend is $10. You will receive the University of Minnesota Extension Septic System Owner’s Guide at the class. Pre-registration is required. Download the flyer and registration form at www.extension. umn.edu/county/anoka, under Publications in Anoka County or call the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County at 763-755-1280.

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Thursday, October 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Opp Family Chiropractic

Come and pamper yourself while you get some great gift ideas! We will be offering: • Chair massages • Mini facials • Makeup applications • Mystery hostess • Appetizers • Giveaways

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Come and join us for a night of socializing, pampering and appetizers! Enjoy yourself and get some holiday shopping done at the same time!

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Area women team up to fight cancer Northen Nippys Local 3-Day Walk Team

Members of the Northern Nippys pictured at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day August 23.

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The Northern Nippys is a team of 35 women, all currently or originally from the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Through fundraising letters, restaurant nights, dog washes, beer busts, bowling outings and more, the team raised more than $87,492 for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day event. The team braved the hot Minnesota weather August 23-25 and trudged 60 miles through beautiful Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding areas. The team is made up of women from all walks of life, from breast cancer survivors to people who were strangers but now are friends; from first time walkers to long time veterans; from school teachers to personal trainers; from newly married to grandmas. Members of the 2013 Northern Nippys are: Amber Johnson, Ann Johnson, Betsy Roed, Brenda Trombley, Christine Joos, Christine Tauer, Connie Irlbeck, Debbie Tradewell, Debra Woodruff, Heather Karpinski, Heather Kielmeyer, Holly Bonczek, Jackie Keil, Janette Liddle, Jeaninne Engler, Jenni Trombley, Jennifer Kelley, Jillian Ringer, Julie Kellerman, Kara Waage, Kellie Jansen, Kelly Mitchell, Kelly Ogren, Kristiana Clough, Laura Lamson, Liz Ktytor, Lori Gerhardson, Melissa Stambook, Natalie Price, Shanna Johnson, Shelly Bromen, Sue Nelson, Susan Olsen, Tracy Burman and Valarie Vee. The team would like to thank their families and friends for the amazing support they have given to the team.

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I hate when that happens Randy Gerdin ASE certified technician

Training, training, training Each time we go for training, I am struck with the complexity of technology that modern vehicles have. Some of the changes are because of government mandates such as fuel economy standards, some are for creature comforts, some for safety (safety sells) and some because of competition from other companies. Whatever the reason, everything is high tech. There is an array of new exciting things that car companies are doing in all these areas. There is a lot of competition in the new car market and everyone is looking to steal customers away from someone else. I guess that is business. In an effort to do this, one thing car companies compare is cost of ownership. This is how much it will cost to do scheduled maintenance recommended by the manufacturer. Each company can calculate how much money it will cost to do all the stuff required to keep the vehicle within warranty specs. If they can shave some of the cost down, it is a selling tool. There are a lot of service intervals that have been extended or eliminated in order to get this cost down. In fact, many new

car purchases come with free scheduled maintenance as part of the selling price, another way to get the cost down and get new buyers. Every three months our shop staff goes for training. I really like the training company we use. In many industries, training can be sponsored by a company that may have a hidden motive—that being to sell their products. The company we use is an independent company whose only business is automotive training, so we do not have to sit through some type of commercial for their products. That’s good; all we want is training and that is what we pay for. Another thing I have learned over the years is that some of the best training I have received may not be part of the class but may occur during a break or after the class is over. I like to hang around and listen to questions others have for the instructors or may have a question myself. This is where the technical speaking and the practical speaking can differ. Last time we were chatting with the instructor about the topic of the day, he added, somewhat off the record, that many companies, in an effort to reduce cost of ownership, have extended

things like oil change intervals to the point that it is becoming a problem. In some cases these problems are so severe that the dealers have been instructed that when a new vehicle comes in for service, they are to flash a different program in the computer that will shorten the oil change interval because of problems they are seeing with internal engine issues. Some of these problems are not even making it out of the warranty period before major engine work needs to be done. He also mentioned that some items have been eliminated,

namely fuel injection cleaning. It is not that the fuel injectors are getting clogged but that there have been some serious issues with carbon build-up on the valves and pistons. Fuel injector cleaning typically will not only clean the injectors, but more importantly, help to control this carbon issue. Excessive carbon build-up can cause many drivability concerns that are very hard to diagnose. Carbon deposits can cause misfires, hesitations, poor fuel economy as well as other concerns. Our instructor was really concerned with these issues and he is

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The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce invites families to participate in the 5th Annual Business to Business Trick or Treat for a fun and safe way to trick or treat and get to know area businesses and the services they offer. A list and map of participants will be available on the Chamber website, www.stfrancischamber.org.

Friday, October 18 • 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Trunk or Treat Open House

afraid that somehow the lack of routine maintenance may be creating a bigger problem down the road. A few auto manufacturers have come together and have actually chosen a few gasoline retailers that they recommend because of this carbon issue. They are called Top Tier Fuels. You can Google to see a list of fuels that are known for their increased levels of detergent additives and additives that decrease carbon buildup. Once again, the technical may conflict with practical experience.

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Question I keep hearing about the benefits of HIIT (high-intensity interval training). Can you tell me specifically what it is and the benefits of doing it? Answer High-intensity interval training is a fantastic way to work out. It offers many of the same advantages of more traditional training programs in much less time. The idea is to pick an activity that you like to do and

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then fluctuate between periods of high-intensity, sprint-type work and less intense, active recovery periods. This type of pattern is repeated several times until you’ve completed 15-20 minutes of exercise, not counting your warm-up and cool-down. The specific ratio you choose will depend primarily on your fitness level, but the goal is to finish the entire workout in about 30 minutes. Numerous studies have touted the benefits of this type of training, including improvements in vo2max, resting metabolic rate post-exercise, and overall endurance performance. Researchers also found significant improvements in whole body and skeletal muscle fat oxidation, meaning the body became more efficient

at using fat as a fuel source. With the short workout time that includes strength and cardio, this high calorie burning workout yields great results. It gets people over a plateau and on to hitting their goals! Despite these results, HIIT isn’t for everyone. If you’re new to exercise, make sure to improve your base fitness level first. A personal trainer will show you how to adapt this workout for your fitness level. As always, if you have questions, contact a personal trainer in your area. Look for a group training class at your local gym that utilizes high intensity workouts…they are a lot of fun and over before you know it. It is the best way to spend 30 minutes, get fit and have fun!

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Are you an efficient investor? Generally speaking, if you’re efficient at a particular task, you’ll get good results without wasting effort. As you’ve already learned from your life experiences, it’s usually far better to be efficient at something than to be inefficient — and that’s certainly true with investing. So, what can you do to become a more efficient investor? Here are a few ideas: } Invest systematically. If you put a few dollars in an investment, such as a stock, that you heard was hot and then a few months later put some more money in another vehicle that strikes your fancy and you continue this pattern indefinitely, you may not be maximizing your resources. By taking this type of haphazard approach, you could end up owning a bunch of investments without rhyme or reason — a motley assortment that may not help you reach your goals. Instead of following this route, consider a systematic approach, sometimes known as dollar cost averaging. To do so, you’ll first want to identify some investments that are appropriate for your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. Then automatically move the same amount of money each month from your checking or savings account into the investments you’ve chosen. When the price of your investments falls,

your contribution will buy more shares and when the price rises, you’ll buy fewer shares — in other words, you’ll be fulfilling the “buy low” part of the classic investment formula. Over time, this technique should result in a lower average cost per investment. Keep in mind, though, that dollar cost averaging does not ensure a profit or protect against loss — and you’ll need to have the financial resources available to continue investing, even in down markets. } Reinvest dividends. Among your investments, you may own stocks that can pay dividends. You can take these dividends as cash, but if you don’t need the money to meet everyday expenses, you may be better off by reinvesting the dividends This is an efficient way to increase your shares and boosting your share ownership in quality investments can be a key to helping build wealth. (Be aware that companies can reduce or discontinue dividends at any time.) } Look for tax-efficient techniques. Another type of efficiency associated with investing is tax efficiency, which refers to your ability to defer taxes as long as possible. Taxdeferred accounts, such as a traditional IRA or a 401(k), can help you put off the tax bill until retirement, when

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you may be in a lower tax bracket. } Consolidate investment accounts. If you have one IRA with one financial services provider, another IRA with a second and a separate investment account with a third, you may end up paying more in expenses, fees and commissions than is necessary. And since these costs can eat into your investments’ real rate of return, this scattershot ownership method may be inefficient. You may be better off consolidating all your investment accounts with one provider. Seek to become an efficient investor. You may be pleased with the results.

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Letter to the Editor

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School board election set for November 5 Ann Johnson ISD 15 Election Official

An election for members to the Independent School District 15 School Board will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Candidates running for a four-year term are Shannon Collier, Barbara Jahnke, David Roberts, Juanita ReedBoniface, Marsha Van Denburgh and Malcolm T. Vinger II. Running for a two-year term are Betsy Roed and Scott Schwarz. Candidate profiles begin on page 11. A Meet the Candidates forum will be held Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. at the ISD 15 Central Services Center, 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW.

Voting locations

The polls for the school district election will open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. The combined polling places for this election and the precincts served by those polling places will be as follows: Precinct 1 ISD 15 Central Services Center 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW St. Francis Precinct 1 encompasses all territory in ISD 15 located in the City of Bethel, the City of St. Francis and City of Nowthen, Anoka County, Minnesota

and Stanford Township, Athens Township and Spencerbrook Township, Isanti County, Minnesota. Precinct 2 Lifelong Learning Center 18900 Cedar Drive Oak Grove Precinct 2 encompasses all territory in ISD 15 located in the City of Andover and in the City of Oak Grove, Anoka County, Minnesota. Precinct 3 East Bethel Senior Center 2241 – 221st Avenue NE East Bethel Precinct 3 encompasses all territory in ISD 15 located in the City of East Bethel and Linwood Township, Anoka County, Minnesota.

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School Board Candidate Profiles } 35+ years experience in education including teaching, instructional design and delivery, administration and public relations } Served as member of Oak Grove City Council 9 years, currently member of Lake George Improvement District Board of Directors } Children were educated in Minnesota public schools and are St. Francis High School alumni. Son Kent is a member of the SFHS Hall of Fame } Leader in professional and community organizations } Recipient of numerous honors for career achievements and community service } Married to Dick Boniface, two children, five grandchildren Involvement } Member of the Diversity Outreach Team and was the “connecting link” between the team and University of Minnesota resources. } Selected and presented children’s literature agriculture book bundles to Cedar Creek Community School, St. Francis Elementary and East Bethel Community School } Served as a guest reader at St. Francis Elementary and Cedar Creek Community School for family reading nights

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} Visited all ISD 15 preschool classrooms for two years reading stories and leading an educational activity. (2012 & 2013) } Agriculture pen pal to Miss Thorson’s 4th grade class 2008-09 and did a classroom presentation on sheep and wool for the students. } Initiated and coordinated Lunch and Learn senior adult program 2010-13. } Member Sandhill Center of the Arts Senior Advisory Committee } Recommended St. Francis Elementary for Anoka County Farm Bureau $200 Travel } Grant to Natural Resources Field Trip October 2013 Grant approved and will be awarded } Supported Youth Teaching Youth Diversity Program Assets I bring to the school board position: long time resident of the school district, lifelong commitment to public education, thoughtful decision making and problem solving, ability to seek out and study the facts, analyze long and short term consequences, listening skills, dependability and sincere caring for students, teachers, staff and citizens. Role and responsibilities The role of the school board is to serve as the local governing body for the school district. As such they work

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Three goals 1) Take steps to become one of the state’s top 10 public schools with lifelong learning opportunities for all—pre K through adult. 2) Explore new ways of doing things. For example, use of technology, cooperation with other educational institutions, and use of facilities and methods to maximize use of resources. 3) Build cooperation, respect, cohesion and continuity within the school board. Biggest issues 1) Maximizing resources— both human and capital—in a time of uncertainty of public funds. 2) Maintaining and exceeding academic excellence to prepare all students for a positive, successful future. 3) Building community and communication among residents of ISD 15. I would approach all of these issues in three ways: First, listen to residents, faculty, staff and other board members. Second, learn— gather and study information, ask questions, analyze, define and clarify the problem. Third, lead—drawing upon my academic and life experiences, working with school board members and school faculty and staff to seek out and implement the best course of action for our school community.

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with the school administration to set policies, manage human and capital resources, advise on curriculum priorities and programs to maximize quality education for citizens in the school district. A school board is effective when there is open communication, trust and respect among school officials and school board members, willingness to compromise, and study all aspects of an issue before making a decision. They work as a team. I believe that working together works. A winning team has members who } depend on each other, they don’t compete } each do their share } they work together and take time to ask, “How are we doing? and fix problems before they get out of hand. Vision My vision is for ISD 15 to be one of the top 10 school districts in the state of Minnesota. Our district will have high standards of excellence, creativity and innovation in the educational process, and will seek new ways to meet future challenges. We will have safe and respectful learning and working environments for students, faculty and staff, and lifelong learning opportunities for our citizens, cradle to the grave.

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David Roberts 20865 Wintergreen Street NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 President of Dave’s Heating and Air Conditioning Running for 4 year term } I am a father of three children as of the time that I answer these questions, but by press time I should have my 4th child. My daughters are in kindergarten and second grade at Cedar Creek Community School, and my son is involved in the ECFE program at the Lifelong Learning Center. My family moved to our home in Oak Grove in 2010. We own Dave’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Columbia Heights. } I have served on the Advisory Council at the Lifelong Learning Center since 2010. Through the council, I have assisted with many events for our community. In March of 2013, I was appointed to the ISD 15 School Board. I believe that I am qualified to continue serving on the school board because I have a proven commitment to excellence in our schools and look to continue to be an active part of the solution. Continued, Page 25

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School Board Candidate Profiles } The jobs of the school board, among other things, are to set policy, create a vision and handle the business of the district while supporting the administration to give our students the best education possible. I also believe a role of the school board is to maintain an active relationship with the community it serves. In my opinion, a school board is most effective when there is an open and constructive dialogue between members. } My vision for education in our district is to continue to find and utilize challenging curriculum. I would like to see the continued use of technology and STEM to expand our delivery and content options. Another avenue I wish to explore is options for programming and extracurriculars in the middle school as a way to keep our students actively engaged. I believe that this is one of the most critical stages in our children’s education. } My three goals if I am elected to the school board are: 1) To continue to search for ways to provide the best education possible while remaining fiscally responsible. 2) To conduct the business of the district in a way that is both transparent and understandable to all those that we serve. 3) To find ways to institute programming that will keep us on a competitive level with school districts around us. } The biggest issues I see that ISD 15 faces are public perception and funding. For public perception, I would continue to work to

strengthen the relationship that our district has with the community. There is little that we can do about state and federal level funding. I would explore ways that we can be more creative with the resources that we do have, and seek information from students who open enroll to other districts on how we could have retained them.

Betsy L. Roed 213 – 217th Avenue NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 Running for 2 year term } My family moved to East Bethel in 1978. I attended East Bethel Community School, St. Francis Middle School and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1995. My husband Patrick and I moved from East Bethel to Oak Grove in 2005. All of our children have attended Preschool at the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC). Our son Charlie is in 3rd grade at Cedar Creek Community School (CCCS). Our daughter Rachel is in 1st grade at CCCS. Our youngest daughter Lacey is in her final year at LLC. } I was on the Early Childhood Advisory

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Council for three years. I chaired and volunteered at many events. Starting last year, I spread my availability and volunteered at both the LLC and at CCCS. Last winter, I was chosen to sit in on a panel at a Destination Kindergarten class at CCCS and answered questions from parents of incoming kindergartners. I am the type of person that people feel comfortable approaching and expressing their concerns to. I know that I have the means and the resources to get informed answers out to the community in a timely manner. } The School Board’s roles and responsibilities are to support our staff and students. The board must continuously strive to make our schools the best working and learning environments for everyone, all while staying on budget. An effective school board is one that is willing to think and work together. Also, an effective board is one that will search for every last detail in order to make an informed decision on behalf of the students, staff and taxpayers. } My vision is to have ISD

15 continue to stay ahead of the technology trends. Not only is it the way of the future, but it also helps children learn from a different approach. This is a phenomenal opportunity for children who may need a non-traditional method to help them succeed. } My main goal for ISD 15 is to strengthen community relations and morale. I would encourage more community members to attend school board meetings. I would help people find a committee to join. There’s something for everybody. I would like to approach the open enrollment issue. I would love to see all of our students attend the schools within our boundaries. I will work to improve the communication lines

between the school board and the voting public. } One of the biggest issues facing ISD 15 is the public’s perception of the district. With social media being a common outlet to voice frustration, negative and most often, incorrect information is being put out there as truth. People see that as the truth and jump on the negative bandwagon without ever looking into finding out the facts. I believe that if I can have people come to me FIRST, I can help them find the answers they are looking for. Even if it may not be the answer they’re looking for, I can at least provide them with a reasonable explanation to decisions that have been made. Continued, Page 26

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Scott Schwarz 22609 Zion Parkway Oak Grove, MN 55005 Business-to-business sales Running for 2 year term My family and I have lived in the Independent School District for eight years. Our four children have all attended and graduated from St. Francis High School. My involvement with the schools has been with my kids. Soccer, band, pit orchestra, College in the Classroom, conferences, etc., trying to stay involved with their learning and the learning process as much as possible. Updating myself on what is going on in the district and within the state when it comes to education and funding education. What qualifies me is what may qualify a number of people, the experience of four kids going through District 15. They each have different learning habits, desires, and plans for after high school. Working with them and their teachers gave me an understanding of the different things that are offered for different kids, with the same result of graduating and being ready to move forward after graduation. We, as school board members, have the responsibility to make sure the funds we receive for each pupil in our district are used to educate and work with the students to achieve the best education possible. These dollars need to be allocated to the people and the services that are working directly with our kids. My vision is that each child can be educated to their full potential and be ready for the next step out of our district, whether it is college, military, the trades, self-employed or working for others.

Three goals 1) Confirm our budget for the next three years and confirm we will remain within our budget 2) Of the $300 per student increase we will be receiving, discuss the best areas to allocate those funds 3) Assure the people in our district that the funds we receive are going to the staff and resources who directly affect our students’ learning and education Biggest issues 1) Rising costs of expenses— how does it affect the budget? 2) State mandates­—how do we achieve these mandates within our budget and not asking for property tax increases to achieve these mandates? 3) Determining if the state‘s change in the graduation testing to the new testing system, how does it affect the learning of the students so they are prepared after graduation? Any questions or opinions, I can be reached at: Schwarzsc@ hotmail.com or 763-898-6985. Thank you.

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Marsha Van Denburgh 5270 206th Avenue NW Oak Grove, MN 55303 Running for 4 year term Background I have a long family history in education. My granddaddy taught school in a one room school house in rural Kentucky. My mother taught kindergarten and my brother is a high school English teacher in the Los Angeles Public School system. I have nine children and do therapeutic foster care. I moved to the district 14 years ago. Involvement This will be my second term as a school board member if elected. The past five years I have served as both a school board director and for one year as the chair of the board. It takes a year or two to understand the processes, policies, and budget for a district like St. Francis. I have learned on the job how to listen to the employees, parents, and community members. I make myself available via phone and email to staff and community. Since I have been on the board, I have voted for both All Day Every Day Kindergarten and STEM. Role and responsibilities We are charged with running the district in all aspects. Much of what we do is to set policy and approve funding. I believe we need to keep the administration

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following policy and not let decisions be made before the school board even knows what is happening. The school board needs enough information and time from the superintendent to make a good decision. Frequently, I have been asked to make last minute decisions with little to no background details. Vision St. Francis has some great teachers. They need to be allowed to use their expertise to educate our students. I want to bring the district back to the collaborative work place it once was and restore Site Management Councils to their former responsibility and what is outlined in current policy. The fear of retaliation must be removed from our teachers and support staff, so that we are not hiring 30 new teachers again, but keeping the teachers that display the quality our families have come to expect. Three goals 1) I want the district to spend money in a fiscally responsible way and be fully transparent in doing so. 2) I want our employees to enjoy coming to work and remove the fear of retribution in the workplace. 3) I want to increase the educational difficulty of class offerings and add subjects such as computer coding as a requirement from elementary to high school to prepare our students for the job market. This aligns with our commitment to STEM. Biggest issues Currently, much of our staff is very disillusioned. In the past six months, I have talked to more teachers than the first three years of my term. We must restore faith in our administration. The top down decisions that come from our superintendent and his handpicked allies must be replaced with those made at the individual building level as it was a couple of years ago. That system was successful and made teachers want to work for our district. When morale is restored, our students will get a better education. We have a lot of great teachers that need to be allowed to work to their potential. I explore these issues because it is right, not because I will gain personally.

Malcolm T. Vinger II 21070 Cleary Road NW Nowthen, MN 55303 Engineer Running for 4 year term Background I am a husband and father of two young girls. I am an engineer and businessman. We have lived in Nowthen for 12 years. Involvement I have attended several school board meetings, donated to many fundraisers, known many whose children have graduated from ISD 15, and am a taxpayer and a voter in the district. My background, my family and my ties to the community qualify me for the school board. Role and responsibilities The school board is the representative of the owners/ investors (parents/taxpayers) and customers (students/ parents) to the school and its employees. An effective school board recognizes its precarious role with the owner/investor/ customer mix and how its functional and monetary decisions affect all in the district, even those without children in the school. Vision Generally, to have the highest quality education for the children on a reasonable and rational budget. Three goals 1) Maintain control of the budget. 2) Ensure the staff can and will do the job. 3) Provide the best education for the children’s futures. Biggest issues Declining enrollment, the budget and taxes. We need to research and develop a synergistic solution to maintain a quality education without breaking the banks of the taxpayers or the parents.

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Sports & Outdoors Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge classroom building project underway Betsy Beneke Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Visitor Services Manager

Excitement was in the air early in August as a team of United States Fish & Wildlife Service professionals began groundwork for a longawaited education building at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. An entrance/ exit road was created, driveway and parking areas carved out and a large gravel pad constructed, which will be the base for the refuge’s

new facility. The building will be constructed off Sherburne County Road 9, south of the Old School House site. Plans are to send the building project out for bids in October, with hopes that construction could begin in the spring. With the popularity of Sherburne’s education programs, tours and other outreach events, this new building is something refuge staff and Friends of Sherburne have been working toward for many years. The classroom is

one part of a larger design that includes a visitor center and headquarters complex which can be added at a future date, when funds are available. As we look to the future, we also must look to the past. For more than 30 years, the Old School House served as the hub for refuge events, meetings and other public gatherings. Over time, the building developed significant health and safety issues with a sagging roof, mold and a host of other problems, causing it to be closed November 2010. This summer the Friends of Sherburne paid for a National Register of Historic Places

evaluation of the building, and the Old School House did not meet the criteria. Consequently, the building will be given a respectful sendoff later this fall when local firefighters will use it in an educational training exercise that will help to increase their skills, thereby benefitting the community. A historical marker will be placed at the schoolhouse site to honor the memory of this local landmark. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service and is located near the cities of Princeton, Zimmerman and St. Cloud.

Visit our website at www.fws. gov/refuge/sherburne. The mission of the United States Fish & Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

Kayaking and fall festival fun in Anoka County Parks Martha Weaver Anoka County Public Information Manager

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Old School House building will be replaced by a new structure, with hopes that construction could begin in the spring. File Photo

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Show your Saints Football Pride! Tailgating for all home games is encouraged and will begin at 5:45 p.m. in the west parking lot. Need directions to the next game? Access the Mississippi 8 Conference website at www.mississippi8.org

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Discount Cards are available from the Grid Club or any Saints football player. The coaching staff and players want to thank the community for their continued support of the team at each game.

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Rum River Kayak: Fall Tour Join us for a great day of paddling on the Rum River! This is one of Anoka County’s true gems. Relax and enjoy a lovely fall day on the water. Kayaking is an awesome way to spend a fall day with the family! All equipment is provided. Paddling experience is necessary. Program geared for ages 15 and up and limited to 12 participants.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at www. anokacountyparks.com or for more information call 651-4298007. Fee: $15/person (plus tax) Date: Saturday, October 5, noon–3:00 p.m. Location: Rum River Central Regional Park Homeschool Programs Professional naturalists work with homeschoolers to provide quality environmental, recreational and natural history programs. Wargo’s

St. Francis Youth Baseball Association Annual Meeting Sunday, October 13 7:00 p.m. Hidden Haven Golf Club 20520 Polk Street • Cedar

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programs are science-based and will fit well with your homeschool curriculum. Children discover the natural environment by having fun learning about nature through hands-on activities. Programs are the third Thursday of each month (October through May) 10:00 a.m.–noon or 2:00–4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.anokacountyparks.com or for more information call 651-429-8007. See you there! Fee: $4/child (plus tax) Topics: Grades 1-2 Apple Cidering Grades 3-5 Apple Cidering Grades 6-12 The Great Migration Date: October 17 Location: Wargo Nature Center Wargo Fall Festival Join the fun as we celebrate fall at Wargo Nature Center! We’ll crank up the cider press, play pioneer games and have self-guided nature activities available for you and your family. Come join us!! Fee: FREE! Date: Sunday, October 20 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Wargo Nature Center The Wargo Nature Center is located at 7401 Main Street in Lino Lakes and the Rum River Central Regional Park is located at 17955 Roanoke Street NW in Ramsey. For more information about the Anoka County Park system visit their website at www. anokacountyparks.com or call the general information line 763-757-3920. 27


Some guys are just plain lucky Tom Larson Outdoor Writer

With the fall comes the thrill of a number of outdoor hunting and fishing pursuits. It’s also a time to be careful, safe and prepared. I write this article to tell the true story of a near fatal experience that took place in 1986 and how it changed how I and my outdoor cronies approach each and every hunting or fishing expedition.

It was early November, 1986. In fact it was a Tuesday, election day November 4, and a good day for “duck’un.” It was with great delight that Tom Holton, my hunting buddy from Coon Rapids, and I decided to take a day off from work and pursue what was being touted as the beginning of the northern flight of ducks. We left the Anoka area around 2:00 a.m. on November 4 for a two to three hour ride

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Dawn, decoys and ducks…a winning combination as duck opener happened on September 21. Come Tom Larson home safe, your family is counting on it. to Belgrade, Minnesota on Skunk Lake. On arrival, we pulled the old wooden duck boat from the trailer. It was 5:30 a.m. As we put in and push poled out, we realized we were going to be breaking ice. That was nothing new. I had been doing that since I was a kid, sometimes sitting on the bow of that same boat with an ax, chopping away as my Dad poled forward to a spot in the dark that he knew so well. But as Tom and I entered the open water, we both realized that the entire lake was covered with a layer of ice. We pushed poled across the open lake to the other side. As we approached what I had chosen as our destination, it was still dark, but we managed to chop up enough ice to make an open hole to place our decoys. In the gray of the morning the conversation went something like this…“say Tom, let me see your flashlight.” At that point I aimed the flashlight down at my feet and realized the boat was ankle deep in water. The boat was leaking. Ice had crawled over the top of fiberglass and had cruelly carved into the wooden boat with water seeping steadily as we crossed the lake. “I think we have a problem,” I said to Holton. Upon the realization, Holton started bailing water with the end of his now empty flashlight, as we quickly discussed the options. Holton had said after the ordeal, “I suppose we made 10,000 decisions in seconds.” The most important decision was to keep our gear on and put on the life jackets. Holton had one, Larson didn’t. A mistake

never made again. We made the decision to head to the shore, not back across the lake, which was probably the luckiest decision we made. We didn’t make it to the shoreline bullrushes, as the boat finally sank. As the boat hit the bottomless muck, we stood in waste deep water in the boat. We both feared hypothermia, but keeping our coats and gear on actually insulated us from hypothermia as we stepped off the now sunken bow of the boat .As we pulled our way through the floating bog, the dog paddled behind in the path of busted ice, oblivious to what was unraveling. We made it to shore, but not without a lot of fear and prayer. On shore we caught our breath, the dog shook the water off, we emptied our boots and started what turned out to be a long walk out in soggy gear. The first farm house in the woods we came to was abandoned, but down the road from that driveway, we saw an old town hall…Election Day. Parked out front were several trucks of the election judges as they set up. To their surprise, we waddled in, cold and soggy. We were welcomed in and warmed up with our clothes draining onto the town hall entry floor. One of the judges said to jump in the back of the truck and he took us to his farm north of Skunk Lake, where his wife threw our clothes in a dryer, fed us rolls and hot coffee, as Holton and I sat around their kitchen table wrapped only in towels. We were and are forever thankful. Once dry, the farmer drove us back to the landing to

retrieve our car and trailer. At the landing there just happened to be an overturned aluminum boat and not in use. We decided to borrow it, since I had kept our push pole. At that point we decided to push back across the lake to retrieve our guns, decoys, shells and thermos from the downed boat. After pulling the back end up enough to get our equipment, water drained easily from the guns. As we looked across where we had come, the decoys bobbled in the busted up water and ice, and ducks zeroed in on what we had laid out hours earlier. Holton and I looked at each other and said, “What the hell.” We proceeded to hunt another three hours. We discussed life, death, future and our ordeal. Holton and I will forever be connected by this life and death ordeal. It was a near disaster. We were young, both had young families and both of us had jobs as community educators in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. We were lucky. I am now never without a life jacket, I own an aluminum duck boat, and we keep our modern day cell phones with us, mainly for safety. By the way, St. Paul Pioneer Press writer Joe Soucheray wrote an article in November 1986 about the ordeal titled, “Some guys simply got to love hunting dearly.” Soucheray is Holton’s brother-in-law. What a day! What a story! And we lived to tell it. Be safe, dress warm, wear a preserver on water. Happy hunting!

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Local resident honored for 50-year commitment to Minnesota State Fair Minnesota State Fair Recognition Program Oak Grove resident Juanita Reed-Boniface was one of 11 individuals recognized at the Minnesota State Fair for achieving 50 years participation at the fair. Fair Board President Jim Foss of Red Wing presented recognition plaques. Reed-Boniface’s first experience at the Minnesota State Fair was in 1963 when she served as a judge for 4-H demonstrations. She had recently relocated to Minnesota from Nebraska where she had participated in 4-H and had worked in Extension. Judging at the state fair was an opportunity to get better acquainted with the Minnesota 4-H program. Within the three months following that year’s fair, she was hired as a member of the University of Minnesota 4-H

staff as a graduate assistant, and her long-time involvement and love of the fair began. From 1964 to 1992, ReedBoniface worked in 4-H in many capacities, including co-coordinator of registration; managing communications and publicity; initiating the 4-H Ambassador Program and serving as its advisor; coordinating the Fashion Revue; managing the meat animal shows; and finally serving as 4-H department superintendent from 1986 to 1992. In 1993, Reed-Boniface faced state fair withdrawal so she created a new role for herself by joining her husband Dick’s career interests in sheep and wool. Together they became consultants, sales staff and vendors with the Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers (MLWP) commercial booth. “Willie the Wooly Worm” is their signature

Juanita Reed-Boniface receives a 50-year recognition award from Sharon Wessel, Minnesota State Fair District III director.

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novelty item that they design, produce and supply to the MLWP booth. In 2007, Reed-Boniface initiated the Speaking Up for Animal Agriculture program for 4-H livestock exhibitors. The intent of this program is for 4-H’ers to make intentional efforts to connect with fair visitors and tell their story. She continues to coordinate this project by recruiting, training and coaching a team of college students who in turn work with 4-H youth during the fair. Over the years, the couple have also volunteered at the State Fair for Little Farm Hands, the Minnesota Farm

East Bethel Senior Events Senior Dance Have fun dancing with us! Dances are 1:00-4:00 p.m. Old time music will be played by Tony Jambor on Friday, November 1 to celebrate our Halloween Dance. Entertainment for the December 6 dance is Frank Gust. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. Pancake Breakfast All are welcome to the East Bethel Seniors Pancake Breakfast on October 13, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee, and scrambled eggs, additional 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Events are held at the East Bethel Senior Center located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.

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Bureau, Moo Booth and Ag in the Classroom. They sponsor plaques for the 4-H Beef and Sheep shows, cash awards for 4-H Herdsmanship contest

and for selected divisions in the Creative Activities Department. This year marked their 34th year of supporting the 4-H Livestock Auction.

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Two Rivers Reading Series presents reading and discussion with author Marya Hornbacher Tina Perpich Anoka-Ramsey Community College

As part of the Two Rivers Reading Series, author Marya Hornbacher will read from and

discuss her memoir Madness: A Bipolar Life at AnokaRamsey Community College at the Coon Rapids campus on Wednesday, October 2, 1:001:50 p.m. and 2:00-2:50 p.m. in the Legacy Room.

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Come discover together with us how our story is found in God’s story! Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. • 6th grade-adult Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. • 5th grade and under Worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kevin Coder • 3914-229th Avenue • St. Francis www.stfrancis-umc.com • 763-753-2273

Trunk-N-Treat Thursday, October 31 4:00-7:00 p.m. Candy will be passed out…safely. Snacks and refreshments will be for sale by church youth.

Long Lake Lutheran Church ELCA Join us each Sunday for worship, fellowship and education. Worship Service – 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Education/Sunday School Hour – 9:30 a.m. 3921 277th Avenue NW, Isanti, MN • 763-444-5315 • www.longlakeluth.org

The event is free and open to the public and is supported by the college English Division, Faculty Development and Counseling Department. Madness: A Bipolar Life is a gripping account of Hornbacher’s lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder beginning at age four. A USA Today critic wrote that the book “hooks readers from the start…[as Hornbacher] whips around this roller coaster ride, her unflinching style keeps us firmly seated beside her.” The

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Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship

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Welcome to New Life Church 19653 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Anoka, MN 55303 Intersection of CR 5 & 22 in Nowthen For more information call 763-441-1600

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Fall Festival Saturday, October 26 • 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Food, games and prizes—fun for the whole family! Sunday Schedule • 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Study Our mission is to Invite, Ignite, and Excite all people about Jesus Christ!

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memoir spent time on the New York Times Bestseller List and has been called “an intense, beautifully written” book about the difficulties and promise of living with mental illness. Hornbacher is the author of several other books, including Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia and the novel, The Center of Winter. Hornbacher has won numerous awards for her books and journalism and was also a Pulitzer and Pushcart Prize nominee. In conjunction with Hornbacher’s reading, AnokaRamsey Counseling Services will hold a Mental Wellness Fair with free depression screening for students, employees and the general public from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Legacy Room. Representatives from area mental health agencies will also be available to discuss their services. The Two Rivers Reading Series provides students, faculty, staff and the public access to award-winning authors, poets and playwrights each semester. Two Rivers Reading Series events make learning more comprehensive by combining classwork with real-world experiences. For more information about the educational activities at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, visit AnokaRamsey. edu or contact English faculty member, Paige Riehl at paige. riehl@anokaramsey.edu.

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Anoka County Extension Staff and Dollar Works Volunteers will present a free Dollars into Sense class on Tuesday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Andover and again at 7:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Avenue, Blaine. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class you wish to attend. Classes will cover budgeting and address credit issues, tracking expenses, making a spending plan, goal setting and how to get additional help.

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PrimeTime Ministry October luncheon Helen Peterson Nowthen Alliance Church

The Nowthen Alliance Church PrimeTime Ministry celebrates October as Mission Emphasis Month. On Thursday, October 3, there will be an 11:30 a.m. potluck luncheon in the church’s fellowship hall. The community is welcome and invited to bring a dish or dessert to share. Join us and be inspired by how God can and does use ordinary people to accomplish His purpose and work. A team of six people from two local Minnesota Alliance Churches, Abundant Life and Word of Life, accepted an invitation from Wycliffe Missionary Carletta Roche to observe God’s ministry to the Quechua people of the Andes Mountains. Using narrative and slides, the team will share their experiences at a children’s camp and their assistance during a pastor’s training retreat. Nowthen Alliance Church is located on the corner of Anoka County Roads 22 and 5 in Nowthen. For more information, please contact the church office at 763-441-1600.

Anytime Fitness “World’s Fastest-Growing Club” Local clubs celebrate with special offer for new members – October 8 Melissa Enzler Anytime Fitness, Owner

Anytime Fitness is the world’s fastest-growing fitness club for the sixth consecutive year, according to data released by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), which annually issues its “Global 25” rankings as a barometer of the fitness industry. Anytime Fitness added 260 new clubs in 2012, a 15 percent increase over the previous year. The franchise also ranks number one in unit growth over the past five years, opening 1,427 clubs between 2007 and 2012. “The growth of Anytime Fitness demonstrates there is strong demand from consumers for companies that meet their expectations,” said Joe Moore, president and CEO of IHRSA. While fitness club memberships decreased 2.3 percent industry-wide last year, Anytime Fitness increased its memberships worldwide from 1.3 million to 1.5 million. “As a franchise, our mission is to improve the self-esteem of the world,” said Melissa Enzler, owner of the Anytime Fitness clubs located at 23212 St. Francis Boulevard in St. Francis and 12530 Fremont Avenue in Zimmerman.

“On a local level, we simply want to help improve the health of our friends and neighbors in the community.” To celebrate the “Fastest-Growing Club” accolade, Anytime Fitness is making it easier for local residents to start changing their lives. On October 8 only, new members can join the club for just $8. Or new members can also join the club at regular price and receive three personal training sessions for just $8. Stop in or see our ad on page 20 for more details. “Truth is that people who are more active tend to be happier,” Enzler said. “Whether it’s losing a little weight, gaining strength or improving your balance and flexibility, we can help. It’s easier to do than you might think.”

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College Cambridge Campus is proud to welcome former legislator and military veteran John Kriesel, Wednesday, October 9, 11:30 a.m., Room G202 as he reads and discusses the story of his survival as told in the book, Still Standing by Jim Kosco. Still Standing, a winner of seven national book awards, recounts Kriesel’s experience of losing his legs and two buddies in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq. Starting with a few ‘grunts’ who refused to let him die, Kriesel made his way through four hospitals, 35 surgeries and months of recovery and rehabilitation. Now an inspirational speaker, Kriesel visits schools, businesses and other organizations to share his message. “You are not going to get blown up by a roadside bomb, but at some point you will face hardship—physical or emotional­—and you can deal with it.” The Midwest Book Review called the book “a moving and impressive read about how even when all seems lost, hope can still win the day.” The event, sponsored by the college’s Student Life Department, is free and open to the public.

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Faith Listings Abundant Life Alliance Church 3840 197th Avenue NW Oak Grove • 763-753-0284 www.AbundantLife4U.org Bethel Community Church 23860 Dewey Street NW Bethel • 763-434-9834 Cross of Hope Lutheran Church 5730-179th Lane NW Ramsey • 763-753-2057 www.crossofhope.net First Baptist Church & Christian School K–12 22940 St. Francis Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1230 www.fbcsaintfrancis.com Living Hope Evangelical Free Church 23038 Rum River Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1718 www.LivingHopeEFC.org Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Avenue NW Isanti • 763-444-5315 www.longlakeluth.org New Life Church 17261 St. Francis Boulevard NW Ramsey • 763-421-0166 www.newlifemn.org Nowthen Alliance Church 19653 Nowthen Boulevard Nowthen • 763-441-1600 www.nowthenalliance.org Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel • 763-434-6117 www.oursaviourslc.org St. Francis United Methodist Church 3914 229th Avenue NW St. Francis • 763-753-2273 www.stfrancis-umc.com

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St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org

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Classified Childcare Oak Grove Licensed Daycare 22 years experience, has immediate openings. Call Sue at 763-753-5134 or email suejulkowski@q.com. Nowthen Home Childcare. Fun and loving environment, FT/ PT, 6 weeks to 11 years. St. Francis Elementary, nutritious meals, references, licensed, call Melissa 763213-1021 or tinytotchildcare2006@ gmail.com. Little Angels Childcare licensed daycare in St. Francis. Call Angie 763-753-4363. St. Francis Licensed Daycare has openings, reasonable rates, Christina 763-258-7282. Kids Country Childcare Center in St. Francis now enrolling. Call 763-753-5010 for more information.

Garage Sale Name your price garage sale—sponsored by St. Francis High School Amazon Expedition 2014 Group is having a garage sale October 5, 12 and 19 at the St. Francis Warming House across from St. Francis Elementary School on Hwy. 47, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Proceeds from this sale will be used to help students go on the 2014 expedition. We appreciate your support.

Employment Start your own business today. Total Look Salon & Spa station rental now available. $150/ wk. Call Shirley, 763-427-0550.

Fitness Kettlebell, yoga-fit, RIPPED, personal fitness training and nutrition. Call 763-267-2198 or visit our website at www.ascensionft.com.

For Sale 20% of Silpada Jewelry sales donated to North Anoka County Foodshelf, www.mysilpada.com/ kristin.genser, 763-441-9197.

Services Trustworthy, thorough, detailed person desiring to clean your home or do odd jobs. Call Michelle 763-571-4454.

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Services Handyman Services—call Butch at 763-300-9869 for plumbing, electrical, masonry and remodeling. Overby Painting—experienced, insured, interior, exterior, decks. Call Shawn 612-363-5108. Professional Lawn Care— reliable, experienced. Larry’s Lawn Care, 763-360-3227. Insurance—Get a free insurance quote today, 612-849-5028, www. rumriverinsurance.net. PIANO LESSONS—Casual, fun, licensed/experienced, competitive rates! Carmel 612-220-0235.

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For rent 2 sleeping rooms in a private home. Kitchen and laundry privileges. Utilities paid. Garage, walking distance to schools. $750 each room; first and last month plus $100 deposit on move in. Prefer 2 women; no pets or smoking. Available immediately. 763-753-1240.

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Area Meetings & Events ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meeting: October 14 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.; October 28 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, Community Room, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis. St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Chamber is Wednesday, October 9 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast. The next Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Meetings are open to all. Sign up for the annual Chamber Golf Tournament, Tuesday, October 15 at Hidden Haven Golf Course in Cedar. Visit stfrancischamber.org for more info or call 763-438-5163. Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Wed. morning at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street N. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a weight loss support group. Check us out on Wed. mornings or visit www.tops.org. St. Francis Area Women of Today meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, 23280 St. Francis Blvd. NW in St. Francis. Social time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Women of Today, visit us at www. sfawt.org or call Dana at 763-753-5010. EAST BETHEL SENIORS meet third Thurs. of the month at 2241 221st Avenue NE in East Bethel for business meeting and noon lunch; second Wed. of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/ potluck at noon; fourth Wed. is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon; Pancake Breakfast is held second Sun. of each month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Dance the first Fri. of every month, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; each Thurs. is 500 Cards, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Cribbage held once a month; call for date/time 763-434-6179. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis 763-434-9244. All seniors are welcome to join for only $7 per year.

Oak Grove Seniors meet the second and fourth Wed. of the month at noon for potluck and a short business meeting. BINGO follows each business meeting. For information about the club and events, call Marion Schulz at 763-444-5652. St. Francis Seniors If you are 55 or older, come enjoy some companionship. We play cards and bingo, go on trips, have picnics and potlucks. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the St. Francis Legion. Social time at noon, meeting at 1:00 p.m., games until 3:00. Some play Scrabble in the afternoon on the third Friday and cribbage on the fourth Friday. Come check us out or call President Ray Steinke at 763-753-1871. AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. American Legion Post 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly the second Thurs. at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly on the third Thurs. of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members of the auxiliary are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. Lioness Club — St. Francis meets monthly. First Wed., administrative board, and third Wed., general membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-7531205 or Illa Torgerson at 763753-2002. NOWTHEN LIONS CLUB Are you looking to serve in your community of Nowthen? Meet new friends? Have a lot of fun? Come join the Nowthen Lions Club! The Nowthen Lions meet on the first Thursday of the month for the Board Meeting and on the third Thursday of the month for the Membership Meeting. Please call Patty Wirz at 763-241-1341 or email at nowthenlions@yahoo.com.

Lions Club—St. Francis meets three times during the month at the St. Francis American Legion. First Wed. board meeting; second Wed. regular business meeting; fourth Wed. social and program. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Call Lion Kevin Schuldt for more information at 763-753-1205 or visit www. stfrancismn.lionwap.org Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tues. of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Lion Tim Newell at 763-753-4492 after 6:30 p.m. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB meets bimonthly, first and third Tues., 7:00 p.m., at the Hunters Inn. Call Ruth Larson at 763434-9423. CEDAR/ EAST BETHEL LIONESS CLUB meets the first Thursday of the month at the 6:00 p.m. Ham Lake VFW. For membership information call Marilyn Kappelhoff, 763-434-6599. We Serve!

Council & Township Meetings Andover City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW Andover, MN • 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. 23820 Dewey Street • P.O. Box 64 Bethel, MN • 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW Anoka, MN • 763-441-1347 East Bethel City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 2241 • 221st Ave. NE East Bethel, MN • 763-367-7840 Oak Grove City Council Meets 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. & last Monday 7:00 p.m. 19900 Nightingale St. NW Oak Grove, MN • 763-404-7000 St. Francis City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m. ISD 15 Central Services Center St. Francis, MN • 763-753-2630 Stanford Town Board Meets 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Co. Rd. 8 (261st Ave NW) Isanti, MN • 763-444-6370

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Births

Fundraisers, Benefits, Events

Shea Mary Sheppard was born July 3. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Kassie and Derek Sheppard. Shea is welcomed by big brother Evan. Ruthanne Rose Larson was born on August 23 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 Shea Mary Sheppard pounds, 2 ounces and Submitted Photo was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Shawn and Kimberly Larson of Isanti. Ruthanne is welcomed by big brother Nathaniel (2). Austin David Havlik was born on August 26 at Fairview Northland Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Proud parents are David and Rebecca Havlik of St. Francis. Asher Matthew Richardson was born on September 9 at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Proud parents are Phillip and Del Ray Richardson of Oak Grove. Keenan Allan Wallin was born on September 9 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Kelsey and Kiantae Wallin of Isanti. Noah Oliver Yatckoske was born on September 9 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21½ inches long. Proud parents are Jake and Kelsey Yatckoske of Oak Grove. Noah is welcomed by sibling Jayden (21 months).

Sunday, September 29 Join the Anoka County Historical Society and the Minnesota Civil War Commemorative Task force at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29 to commemorate Anoka County’s Albert Woodbury and the battle of Chickamauga in the park named for this fallen Civil War office. All are welcome to attend. Woodbury Park is located on Bridge Street in St. Francis. Saturday, October 5 The 3rd Annual Family Fun Fest will be held Saturday, October 5, 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Don Hansen VFW, 17438 Baltimore Street, Ham Lake. The afternoon will feature food, face painting, bounce house, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, carnival games, petting zoo and bingo. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the local food shelf for a chance to win a special prize! Friday, October 25 Save the date for the Tamarisk 2013 Gala

Event on Friday, October 25 at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. The theme of this year’s benefit is “A Spooky Soiree” and will include dinner, entertainment, lots of interactive fun and surprises. Costumes are optional. Tamarisk is a non-profit organization which provides non-medical care for persons and their families faced with the end stages of life threatening illness at no cost to them. Tamarisk is in great need of volunteers to help families in our area. To learn more, visit www.tamarisk.org or call 763-572-1950. Thursday, November 28 St. Francis United Methodist Church will hold their annual Thanksgiving meal Thursday, November 28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the church, 3914 229th Avenue NW, St. Francis. For information, to obtain a ride to and from the meal or to have your meal delivered, please contact Wade Little at 763-434-4287 or email weewillyboy@hotmail.com.

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An acne study for ages 12 and up! Volunteers, ages 12 to 40 are wanted for an investigational drug research study that will compare topical study medications for the treatment of acne. If your child or you have 20 or more pimples on your face, we have an 11-13 week study that you or your child may qualify for participation.  All participants are seen by a board certified dermatologist  No cost study related evaluations  Qualified participants will be reimbursed for time and travel  Parental (or legal guardian) consent is required for all participants under the age of 18

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Chiropractic Corner

Brian Opp, Opp Family Chiropractic, St. Francis

Growing up with chiropractic You’ll probably never see your 5 or 6 year-old bend over to pick up a toy and freeze in pain, and then hear them say, “Oh, my back went out again.” Spinal misalignments and degeneration that cause that kind of pain generally do not appear in children— but it definitely can start in childhood. For many parents, natural childbirth may mean they had a drug-free, vaginal delivery. The question to ask is if the birth was stress-free to you and your baby. Long labor or the use of the suction cap (vacuum extractor), forceps or any forceful long-lever intervention (Caesarean section or extensive pulling on your newborn’s neck) may have caused undue stress to their delicate spine. On average, there are 60-90 pounds of pressure placed on the baby in a “normal” birth. Add to this the improper lifting of the infant out of a car seat or during a diaper change, and the minor spinal traumas that affect the spine and nervous system, which may result in misalignments of the spine.

Many parents report that when their infant was given a chiropractic adjustment, their quality of life improved, noting the reduction or complete resolution of common infant health issues such as colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, reflux, earaches, colds and allergic reactions. First steps are exciting for both parents and the child, but this time can also be full of falls, bumps, and bruises. The child often stands next to a table or couch, wobbles back and forth a little, takes one or two hesitant steps and then plops onto their bottom. In some instances, the child doesn’t make it far enough away from the table or chair and hits their head on the furniture. These repeated jars to the spine will not in themselves cause a major spinal injury, but as they accumulate, repetitive stress injuries will occur. Once they start to walk, children become fearless adventurers of the world. As they explore, more severe bumps and bruises come into play as a child’s desire to learn everything about the world around them takes over. Again, these falls add to

the strain and trauma placed on the spine through life. When spinal bones lose their normal position or ability to move during this stage of tremendous physical growth, possible permanent deformities (spinal asymmetry) can occur. Left uncorrected, these small cumulative traumas potentially can have far-reaching effects. While chiropractic care doesn’t treat or cure illnesses, many common childhood disorders may be the result of nervous-system interference or malfunction caused by spine-related problems, such as a weak immune system and digestive, hormonal, respiratory or learning disorders. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but appropriate chiropractic care can help locate and correct these problems and restore normal spinal and nervous-system function. Children bump and jar their spine constantly in the first five years of life, and after that, even their normal everyday activities can cause vertebrae that protect the spine to lose normal motion or position. Each of these spinal traumas cause lasting effects like spinal degeneration,

decreases in immune function, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders. In each of these examples, pain or other obvious symptoms may not be present at the time, yet optimum health and well-being have been compromised. There are three windows of time in which your child’s spine will go through major stages of development. The first is birth through age 5. This is definitely the most critical time, since it is during this period that the child also has the most minor traumas and repetitive stress injuries to their spine. The second window of development is from 5 to 10 years of age. During this time, your child will begin school and spend recess climbing on monkey bars, sliding down slides, playing organized sports, and generally leaving themselves open to repeated falls and tumbles, resulting in spinal injuries. Finally, from age 10 to 15, your child’s spine will go through its last stage of

development. During this final stage, your child’s spinal growth will be greatly affected by most, if not all, of the following: } Heavy backpacks at school } Poor posture } An inactive or sedentary lifestyle (playing video games, watching television) } Sports injuries It may be possible that you missed the first window of opportunity for care, but it’s not too late. Even your 7, 10 or 15-year-old son or daughter can benefit from chiropractic care. So the most obvious answer to the question of why your child may need chiropractic care is to avoid having your child suffer the same pain that first brought you into a chiropractor’s office by starting care early. Spinal problems that go undetected or neglected in children become more serious problems as adults. Remember, it is better to grow healthy kids than it is to fix injured adults.

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Master Gardener

Carol bray Isanti county master gardener

Fall garden clean up Autumn, the season between summer and winter. The autumnal equinox is around September 22 in the northern hemisphere and March 20 in the southern hemisphere. I frequently get asked how much fall cleanup I do in my flower gardens. Very little. Let me explain. Yes, there are the obvious reasons for doing serious fall cleanup: tidiness and less work next spring. I believe the most important thing I do in my flower gardens in the fall (and for next spring’s clean up) is to continue weeding until late in the growing season. I know from experience that spring cleanup is so much easier when one doesn’t have to contend with last

year’s weeds. Whether you do serious cleanup in the fall or spring, it is important to remove diseased foliage and stems whenever and wherever they exist. There are multiple reasons for leaving your cleanup for the spring. When one leaves the perennials for spring cleanup, you gain structure, texture and visual depth to your winter landscape. When perennials catch snow, it does more than look pretty; it also helps insulate the ground. Many perennials have showy seed heads in winter. Some of the best-looking seed heads are on ornamental grasses. Finally, if you’re a gardener, you’re also probably a bird lover. Birds are the big benefactor of seed heads and rely on nature

for much of their diet. So, leave perennials with nutritious seeds such as coneflowers (Echinacea and Rudbeckia species), sunflowers, asters and grasses. The birds will thank you for it and you will get the joy of bird-watching near your home. In respect to vegetable gardens do your clean up

in the fall. There are no advantages to leaving the vegetable foliage and stems on the ground. My answer to when to do garden clean up is in the fall for the vegetable or annual flower garden and spring for the perennial flower garden. “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” —

Albert Camus For more gardening information, visit the University of Minnesota Extension website at www. extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763-689-1810. Visit us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners.

Enter your pet in our Halloween Photo Contest! Email a picture of your pet in its Halloween costume to info@oakgrovevet.net by October 15—the winner will be featured in next month’s ad. Remember to keep Halloween treats and wrappers away from your pets! Candy, chocolate and baked goods are toxic to your pet. Ask about dog and cat grooming!

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St. Francis has recycled 352 tons in 2013 so far. Recycling is now easier with simple sort recycling. You no longer need to sort items. Just place them all in the large roll-off container provided by your hauler. If you have any questions about what is acceptable or would like to start a new service, call your hauler: Ace Solid Waste 763-427-3110 Allied Waste 763-784-2104 East Central Sanitation 763-689-2171 LePage & Sons 763-757-7100 The Courier | October 2013 | www.the-courier.org

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Friday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. Saints vs. Princeton St. Francis High School

Saints Fundraiser for Kesler Soucie

St. Francis High School senior and football player Kesler Soucie was injured in a diving incident and is currently recovering in a rehabilitation center. To aid the family in the payment of medical bills and other expenses, there will be a wristband fundraiser sale benefitting Kesler. Wristbands will be sold at the Saints’ Homecoming football game October 4.

Congratulations to the 2013 St. Francis High School Fighting Saints Football team on their recordbreaking single game scoring victory over Duluth East (64-12) August 29, 2013. The previous record was held by the 1977 Saints Football Team in their victory over Braham (63-0). A certificate was presented by the 1977 Fighting Saints captains Troy Ferguson, Corey Gilbertson and Dave Walton to current captains Pat Weidall, Dylan Schroeder, Max Gust and Nate Svihel. The Courier Photo

For more information contact Heidi at the St. Francis High School Activities Office, 763-213-1508.

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