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East Bethel Community School kindergarten teacher Michelle Roy (below) was one of the Independent School District 15 teachers featured in Education Minnesota’s “PreparED” television campaign focusing on the benefits of all day every day kindergarten. To view the commercials, visit www.isd15.org/media. Once on the ISD 15 YouTube home page, click on Playlists. The ISD 15 School Board approved the no fee all day every day kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year. Submitted Photo

Students, parents and educators across the state are excited and inspired by the debut of free all day every day kindergarten for every student in Minnesota. Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) educators and students helped lead the celebration this fall by being featured in a statewide television campaign sponsored by Education Minnesota, the state’s educators union. East Bethel Community School (EBCS) teachers Leslee Kleinke-Yseth, Susan WallaceNelson, Shelly Roy and Kathy Priebe, as well as the kindergarten class of 2014, were featured in television ads titled, PreparED, which touts the benefits of all day kindergarten. The ad debuted August 11 and ran through September 7 on broadcast and cable television statewide. It was part of Education Minnesota’s -ed Moments campaign, designed to highlight the moments when education comes alive for students. The ad is available to view at Education Minnesota’s YouTube page at www. youtube.com/user/EducationMinnesota. More information and extended videos from East Bethel are available at www.edmoments.com. The idea for the ad was sparked last spring, when Education Minnesota was searching for stories of inspirational classrooms and community commitment to student achievement for the “-ed Moments” campaign. The ISD 15 educators union, Education Minnesota St. Francis Local 1977, contacted Education Minnesota about the developments with preschool and all day every day kindergarten

programs. These commitments included extended class time for students in kindergarten and dynamic programming in preschool. Education Minnesota selected ISD 15 educators to be the focus of a back-to-school feature on students being PreparED to succeed. During the final week of school last May, Education Minnesota visited EBCS and spent time with the kindergarten classes to document and record events in the classroom. In July, Education Minnesota returned a second time to film preschool programming. The kindergarten recordings were developed into the television ads and videos for the website www. edmoments.com. “We worked to make sure that an opportunity to showcase our students and educators on a public stage like this occurred. This was a great look into the classrooms of our school district. The educators involved with this project worked hard to make sure our students were able to shine in the unique event,” said Ryan Fiereck, vice president of Education Minnesota St. Francis Local 1977. Education Minnesota officials report that the PreparED ad gained a high profile around the state during the weeks leading into the 201415 school year. Additionally, PreparED became a part of the news cycle of back-to-school and election 2014 issues and it generated a great buzz among the public and political candidates to talk about all day every day kindergarten. In addition to the television and web videos, EBCS is featured on online banner ads on various websites and in 15-second snippets that precede online videos viewed on YouTube and other sites.

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St. Francis High School explorers visit Peru Julie Stitt SFMS 6th grade Science Teacher

The Amazon Explorers 2014 group went to the Peruvian Amazon July 11-20. DC Randle and I were the two science teacher chaperones. Seven St. Francis High School students, Marlys Pilarski, Megan Larson, Cassie Schultz, Mary Udomah, Kylie Almendinger, Zachary Lachinski and Josh Niemeyer and two college students from Ames, Iowa, Rachael Whitehai and Elisabeth Oeverlil went to Peru to study the Amazon lowland forest and to learn more about scientific research in the forest. Students gathered data on herbivores at the ground level and up in the actual canopy of the forest by counting the number of leaves that had been eaten by herbivores compared to the number that were not eaten. The group counted 10,600 leaves for this project.

Our Peruvian guide, Ricardo, led us through the forest on day and night hikes, and took us bird watching, fishing. We visited native Yagua villages to learn about their culture and walked on canopy bridges between platforms more than 100 feet above the forest floor. Yagua villagers came to our lodge dressed in traditional clothing to teach us about weaving thatched roofs from palm leaves, jewelry, basketry, hunting artifacts, pottery, dyes from plants and dancing.

Some students even got to hold two different species of anacondas. A few highlights of the trip included trading items of clothing with the Yagua villagers for jewelry, hunting artifacts and other handmade items, being blessed by a shaman, learning about forest medicines, and getting henna tattoos of forest animals (which lasted about two weeks) from another shaman and going piranha fishing. Students and teachers slept in open thatch-roofed lodges

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where each individual room had two or three cots covered in mosquito netting. There was limited electricity provided by a generator, outdoor latrines and showers and cold ISD 15 science teachers (front) DC Randle and Julie running water Stitt chaperoned nine students on a nine day trip to through pipes the Peruvian Amazon. Submitted Photo connected to the river. children and their parents. Often times we would have We ended the trip by visiting unexpected visitors in the Monkey Island, which is a showers and latrines such as refuge for many species of large spiders, tree frogs and monkeys. Some of the woolly bats. monkeys climbed on students’ We also visited a school on shoulders or sat in their laps. the Napo River (a tributary Our last night in Peru was of the Amazon River) at a spent at the Ceiba Tops Lodge. village called Nunez Cocha to The students had a very nice do a service project. Students surprise because this luxury painted the school, student motel had a gorgeous large desks and signs for the village. dining hall and reception Peruvian students performed area, a pool with a slide, air dances with drums and flutes conditioning and closed in to celebrate. The afternoon motel rooms with hot showers! was spent playing games such After roughing it, this was a as tug-of-war, volleyball and nice way to end the trip. It was fun foot races with the school an amazing experience for all.

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High school teachers attend Twitter Math Camp in Oklahoma Megan Schmidt SFHS Mathematics Peer Leader

When it comes to summer professional development (PD), teachers seem to have the most options. From the annual education technology conference to specialized conferences geared toward specific content areas, summer teacher-learners are bound to find something that fits their PD needs. Armed with fresh ideas and rejuvenation, teachers can then take their new ideas directly back to their classrooms come September. In late July, three St. Francis High School math teachers— Teresa Orpen, Dianna Hazelton and Megan Schmidt, embarked on an incredible adventure to Jenks, Oklahoma to a lesser-known conference called Twitter Math Camp. I’d like to say that it isn’t

as nerdy as it sounds, but it is; maybe even more so. It’s the kind of event where the world-champion-circlefreehand drawer gets up and draws a perfect circle on the whiteboard, the entire room erupts in applause. But it’s also the kind of event where inspired math teachers from every corner of the country, as well as from Canada and the United Kingdom, gather to help one another become better educators. It’s the kind of event where for four nights straight, math teachers are huddled past midnight, in deep discussions about how to improve their practice. And an event where these same teachers continue their conversations into the school year, on Twitter, blogs and Google Hangouts. It’s not long before these professional

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St. Francis High School math teachers, Teresa Orpen, Dianna Hazelton and Megan Schmidt, enjoyed the Jenks High School Math and Science Center’s Planetarium while attending Twitter Math Camp this past summer. Submitted Photo still think Twitter is just for your teenager, you might be surprised to learn that your

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Kevin Eldstrom, a 2008 graduate of St. Francis High School, began his passion for working and creating in clay while he was a student in sculpture class taught by Sue Redfield. After graduation, Eldstrom started taking classes at Anoka Ramsey Community College (ARCC) where he enrolled in a ceramics class taught by Mark Lambert. There he began to work on the potter’s wheel and fell in love with clay. He has been working in clay every since. Eldstrom now has Kevin Eldstrom has been volunteering his his own wheel and kiln and plans time in Sue Redfield’s high school ceramics on having his own clay studio class. Submitted Photo one day. Upon meeting Redfield at a kiln-building workshop at ARCC, he asked her if she could use some help in the high school studio. Since then, Eldstrom has been mixing glazes and clay, stacking kilns and best of all, demonstrating how to throw pottery on the wheel for Redfield’s art students. The ceramics students love it when Eldstrom comes to visit—he is a friendly and joyful person who shares his love of clay and creativity. The high school ceramic art program extends a big thank you to Eldstrom for his time volunteering; he is a generous and humble man. Check out some of Eldstrom’s work, which is for sale at the Bridge Street Coffee Shop in St. Francis, The Little Bit Shop in Ham Lake and Krista Artista in Anoka.

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Fall Play George Washington Slept Here A classic comedy, by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, that was made into a major film starring the amazing Jack Benny. The story chronicles the trials and tribulations of Newton Fuller who craves— and gets—“a little place in the country to call his own.” Newton and his wife, Annabell, and their daughter, Madge, are hypnotized into taking over one of those windowless, waterless, almost roofless houses that dot the countryside. The ensuing troubles cause a laugh a minute. Filled with physical comedy and an all’s well that ends well happy ending. Performance dates: November 6, 7, 8 at 7:00 p.m. and November 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Competition One Act The Brick and the Rose A powerful and compelling drama by Lewis John Carlino. This is the kaleidoscopic drama of a young boy of the slums

from the moment of his birth in a charity hospital, until his tragic death. In an effort to find something besides “hardness and hitting out, and twisted people all afraid,” Tommy turns to narcotics, and thus creates his own world: one in which he is not constantly gnawed by an acute awareness of the meaninglessness of what is going on around him. He meets Alice, in whom he sees his life-long search for beauty: the rose behind the hard brick city. He knows that he has only touched this beauty for an instant, and he sees it moving farther away from him. This is going to be presented in collaboration with the St. Francis Drug Awareness Committee. Performance date: January 30 at 7:00 p.m.

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Dean Pitchford, additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter

sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. The soundtrack was Oscar and Tony nominated and the album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Performance dates: April 30-May 2 at 7:00 p.m. and May 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Student Update Michael Stitt graduated August 15 from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit in Goose Creek, South Carolina as a nuclear engineer, qualified to work on a naval sub or aircraft carrier. Michael, wife Brittney and baby Emily will Michael Stitt with his wife Brittney. be stationed Submitted Photo in Bremerton, Washington. Michael’s duty station will be aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Michael is the son of Don and Julie Stitt and a 2005 graduate of St. Francis High School.

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Show your St. Francis Saints spirit by ordering a custom T-shirt, hoodie or sweatshirt and more from the St. Francis High School online Spirit Store. Personalized items are shipped right to your door and the design possibilities are endless. Check it out today and save $10 off your order with the promo code below. But don’t delay—offer expires Friday, October 31. Here’s how to order: 1. Visit Shop.MyLocker.net 2. Enter locker number dt877 3. Use promo code aug141 at checkout, expires 10/31/14

Core 72, made up of over 160 seventh grade students at St. Francis Middle School, did a team-building day on September 5 to kick-off the school year. Ten stations were led by teachers and staff each hosting between 10-15 students who completed various activities to promote communication, teamwork, compromise and fun. Pictured is the human shapes station led by Jessica Rowles of the language arts department. Jessica Rowles, SFMS Community Relations Coordinator

St. Francis High School Counselor’s Corner Tammy Sworsky SFHS Counselor

The St. Francis High School (SFHS) counselors would like to welcome everyone back to school and share some of the things currently happening in our department. We are so happy to welcome Jennifer Blair to our team! She has replaced Jill Engquist, who is now one of our assistant principals at the high school. We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our chemical health counselor Eve Kaldahl. She will be at SFHS four days a week this year and will be available to meet with referred students on an individual and group basis. A referral for Kaldahl’s services can be found on the SFHS counselor webpage under the Chemical Health link at www.isd15.org. September was a busy month as we get the school year underway. We are working on getting our youth mentorship program up and running. This program was piloted last year by Jessica Marsolek, social worker at Cedar Creek Community School and Tammy Sworsky, SFHS counselor. It was very successful and we are hoping to expand the program this year in order to serve more students. We are looking for junior and senior volunteers to be youth mentors to students at Cedar Creek Community School. This is a full year commitment, one afternoon a week. We can be flexible with

athletic and activity schedules, if needed. Students interested should see Ms. Sworsky in the counseling office ASAP for more information! October is College Knowledge Month and our seniors should be getting excited for Senior Day! This is an event hosted by the Counseling Office and Career Center at the end of October to assist seniors with graduation preparation, future planning, career research, resume writing and to finishing up

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First day of school in Independent School District 15 Kathleen Miller Staff Writer

There was excitement and nervousness in the air September 2 as students started the 2014-15 school year. New outfits, shoes, backpacks and school supplies had been purchased in preparation. Teachers had their classrooms ready for a new contingent of bright minds ready to learn. Want to find out about District 15 education standards? Visit the Curriculum & Instruction webpage www.isd15.org/standards. Over the summer, some teachers continued their education by attending workshops, seminars and Teacher Academy classes. Maintenance and custodial staff worked hard to repair and spruce up buildings around the district. Nutrition Services staff became familiar with the latest nutrition guidelines and worked to create tasty and nutritious menus. Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are available on the district website at www.isd15.org/menus. The Transportation Department worked hard to smooth out route pick-up and drop-off times and settle into a routine. National School Bus Safety Week is October 20-24. For more information about bus safety, visit www.isd15.org/bussafety. Thanks to the dedicated staff of Independent School District 15, the mission of providing a quality education system for all can be achieved.

New St. Francis Elementary School Principal Ryan Johnson greeted students as they got off the bus. Deb Thayer, Courier

These St. Francis Elementary School students are excited to start school and meet their teachers. Deb Thayer, Courier

Students at St. Francis Middle School were greeted on the first day of school by teachers Deb Parson and Nancy Larson.

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2014 Summer Reading Program Kathi Greene

The St. Francis Middle School’s Adrenaline Girls Show Choir has started practicing for their season. The choir has competitions coming up this winter and are learning numerous routines complete with choreography. The girls pictured are practicing their musical number to Lights.

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Over 250 kindergarten through 5th grade students from Independent School District 15 participated in the 2014 Summer Reading Program. Postcards, which were mailed to families over the summer months, included fun and creative ways for students to engage in reading and writing activities. Suggested activities included becoming pen pals with someone, finding new books at garage sales, visiting local libraries and developing vocabulary, comprehension, and spelling skills. Students that completed activities returned the postcards at their school’s open house in August to receive a free book of their choosing. High school student representatives from National Honor Society volunteered to collect the postcards and help students with their book selection. This is the sixth year this district-supported program has been offered to our students. The goal is to create a new excitement for reading and get books in the hands of all of our students.

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Community Education College life Melody Panek ISD 15 Adult Basic Education Coordinator

At the end of September, my husband and I took our son back to college to start his sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. I think we were all a little relieved when it was time for him to return. He was relieved to return to his newfound independence and my husband and I because we were just plain tired of the big messes he left all over the house this past summer. We all feel blessed and happy that he has this opportunity to attend college, which will hopefully lead to a wonderful and fulfilling career for him. He has worked very hard to have the opportunity to study. There are others, however, who have worked just as hard or harder, like my son, but for one reason or another, have not attended college, even if they have a great desire to do so. Perhaps they have not graduated from high school. Many people are concerned about the cost of postsecondary education these days. Perhaps they feel as if they aren’t “smart enough.” All valid concerns, but at the same time, all concerns that can be addressed. At Independent School District 15 Adult Basic Education, we work with students who desire to pursue their college dreams. For example, if you haven’t graduated from high school, we offer ways to help you earn your GED or adult diploma. In many cases, you can earn your diploma online, here at school or from home. We will help prepare you to take the GED test to earn your high school equivalency. Most colleges and universities accept either degree, so that once earned, you may further your career and lifestyle options. These days, one of the greatest concerns for folks who desire a college education is the skyrocketing cost. There is no denying that college is very expensive. However, there are ways to help reduce the cost so that it is more manageable. One way is to consider a

community college for the first two years of a four-year degree. Many community colleges are much more costeffective when taking general education courses. Many, if not all, credits earned at a community college transfer to a four-year college. (Before starting, always check with the guidance and admissions offices to determine what credits transfer and what credits don’t!) Another option would be to consider a technical college. There are wonderful programs of study at area technical colleges which lead to truly satisfying career options. Technical colleges are also very cost-effective and can save a student thousands of dollars compared to the cost of a four-year program. Local community and

technical colleges require a pre-placement exam to determine a student’s readiness for college academic material. Some folks who feel they are not smart enough to attend college simply need a little brush-up in order to do well on the pre-placement test. Our classroom has licensed teachers and trained volunteers to help you study for the test—for free! We really want our students to do well and to feel confident enrolling at any college or university. If you are considering college but have had concerns about going, please visit the ISD 15 Adult Basic Education program. We’d love to see you realize your dream of attending college and will do what we can to help you get there.

NOW HIRING

Kids Connection Instructors

Independent School District 15 Community Education is now hiring morning (6:00-9:00 a.m.) and afternoon (3:30-6:00 p.m.) Kids Connection Instructors at St. Francis Elementary School and Cedar Creek Community School. Pay is $9.00– $11.00 based on qualifications. Visit www.isd15.org, view District > Employment > View our open positions > Community Education Programs EOE

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Socialize after your workout in our conference room. Only $2 per visit and no membership fees. Call Chris today for more information or email christine.schlottman@isd15.org Fitness 15 • Sandhill Center 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005

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The Lifelong Learning Center is excited to welcome 240 preschoolers who began Preschool Place 15 the second week of September. These 3, 4 and 5-year-olds are participating in classes one, two, or three days a week either in the morning, afternoon or evening. Jenny Dupre, Early Childhood Family Education Manager

Calling all 3-year-olds! Early Childhood Screening is waiting to see you! 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 FREE, simple check of a young child’s health and development; it does not determine kindergarten readiness. Screening includes a development assessment, vision and hearing checks, immunization and health review. Call 763-753-7187 if you currently have a 3 or 4-year-old child who has not been screened.

Community Education Contacts Nancy Wallace, Community Education Coordinator.................. 763-753-7171 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Melody Panek, Site Coordinator Adult Education & Services......................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications 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 Jennifer Dupre, Acting Program Supervisor Kids Connection Christine Spindler-Schlottman, 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 Jenny Dupre, Acting Program Supervisor Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor...................................................... 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant.................................................................... 763-213-1588 Sandhill Center Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com 9

Early Childhood Family Education celebrates 40! The week of October 20, Early Childhood Family Education celebrates 40 years of service to children and families. Events will be held at the Lifelong Learning Center unless otherwise stated. Please come and go as your schedule allows. These events are for parents to enjoy with their children. Monday, October 20

Explore Art Activities

Art can be such a sensory experience. Come check out paint, glue and glitter to see

what your little artist has to offer. Course: EC 7703 Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free Tuesday, October 21

Down On the Farm Eveland Family Farm

Learn about ducks, peacocks, llamas, chickens and much more! Pick your very own pumpkin. Bring a picnic lunch to eat after the tour. Course: EC 7401 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, October 22

Make Music & Read Together

Curious if you know all the ways you can make music? Come find out what music has to offer for musical talents. Course: EC 7704 Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free Thursday, October 23

Build those Muscles!

Large and small we are all building our muscles in unique ways. Come climb, ride and jump with us.

Introducing the 4-year-old childcare program for the 2014-15 school year!

NEW!

Kids Connection will be offering a 4-year-old childcare program (Just 4 Kids) at St. Francis Elementary School. Children will participate in various educational and recreational activities in a safe, well-supervised environment. Children may bring a lunch from home or purchase a school lunch. Ask for details. Program hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Contracts are now available.

Questions?

Call Chris at 763-213-1616. www.communityed15.com/kc Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education

Friday, October 24

Fall Fun Fest

Join the Advisory Councils’ Fall Fun Fest—fun for the entire family! Course: EC 7702 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Check out Early Childhood Facebook for: } ECFE tips past and present } State-wide ECFE 40th

Before and after school childcare KC General Information 763-213-1616 or 763-213-1641 Information and registration forms are also available online at www.communityed15.com/kc

Program Sites

School year care is available now through June 1, 2015. All children must be preregistered.

Cedar Creek Community School 763-753-7160 for East Bethel Community School and Cedar Creek Community School students St. Francis Elementary School 763-213-8674 Before School Care Begins at 6:00 a.m. until school starts ��$9/day After School Care Begins end of school day until 6:00 p.m. ��$9/day Non-School Care 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ��$31/day Other fees Registration fee ��$35/child each additional child is $10

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The Sandhill Center 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.

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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.

Sandhill is a Silver and Fit Qualified Center. For more information on the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program or the Sandhill Center, please call 763-213-1616.

Course: EC 7705 Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fee: Free

Kids Connection is a comprehensive childcare program for children kindergarten through grade 5, that provides children a safe, fun experience and offers families a variety of childcare options. The program is open from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours include before and after school programs and full day programming on non-school days. Contracts are now available.

Questions?

Call Chris at 763-213-1616. Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education

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: 10:30 a.m. Lunch served: 11:00 .am. Showtime: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Cost: $15 For reservations, call 763-213-1641 or 763-213-1616.

Alex Parenteau & Larry Rose Tuesday, October 14 Alex Parenteau, originally from Ontario, Canada, now makes his home in Minnesota. Alex has his own style of singing and prefers to sing classic country music. He often listened to the Grand Old Opry show on the radio when he was a youngster, dreaming that someday he would be singing on stage. While he has never made it to the Opry, he has entertained throughout Canada from Quebec to Vancouver. He has entertained in the Upper Midwest of the United States for the past 30 years. Larry Rose is a steady guitar player at the Midwest Country Theater in Sandstone and appears every Saturday night on the RFD channel for the Midwest Country Show.

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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 Follow ISD 15 Early Childhood on Facebook to stay in the know and connect with other parents.

Looking for Preschool for Your Child?

Looking for special events and field trips? Check out the Places to Go, Things to Do brochure that just arrived in your mail featuring special events and field trips for families.

Upcoming ECFE Events a division of ISD 15 Community Education

We’re making a family connection. Early Family Childhood Education (ECFE) is: A place for babies A place for toddlers A place for preschoolers A place for all dads, moms and other relatives in a parenting role ECFE is a place where parents and young children learn and play together and can meet others families with young children. ECFE provides information about getting ready for school, discipline, child development, communication, and growing together as a family. ECFE parent/child includes;

Time Together

Parents and children explore a variety of activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher.

Time for Play

Children practice and discover their own capabilities by experimenting with materials, playing with other children and trying out new activities.

Time for Parents

While the children are busy playing, you will meet with other parents. A licensed parent educator will lead the group and guide discussion.

Sibling Care

Care is available for the siblings of the child in class.

Plan Your Year With ECFE Check out the Learn & Thrive brochure for ECFE parent/child classes for the 2014-15 school year Register NOW for the best selection of classes! Call 763-753-7170 or visit us online at www. isd15.org/ecfe to register. Daytime and evening classes offered.

For Children Only 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. The theme is Fall is in the Air. Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 & 29 Time: 12:45-2:45 p.m. Fee: $8 per child per two-week class

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Family Fun Fest

Early Childhood Advisory Council helps celebrate 40 years of ECFE. Jump into the fall spirit. Bring the family to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Dancing, hayrides, painting pumpkins and a snack. Don’t forget your camera to capture these memorable moments! Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $4 per child; max $7 per family Deadline: Monday, October 20

Limited number of spots still available!

Classes offered at the Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove • Programming takes place now through May • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available • One, two or three times per week • Two hour to two-and-a-half hour sessions • Most classes are age specific

Paint and Play

Play with your child in the gym and paint a ceramic bowl that is sure to become a family treasure. Paints, stamps and materials for special effects will be available for use. Bowl will be fired by Lily Pad Ceramics and be returned to LLC for pick up on December 2. One bowl per child. No make-up if absent on day of event. Most appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Date: Friday, November 18 Time: 12:45-2:15 p.m. Fee: $12 per child Deadline: Tuesday, November 11

• Classes also available for 2-year-olds and very young 3-year-olds

Hayride and Farm Tour Down on the Farm

• Children learn through active, hands-on involvement • Children’s learning is a cooperative effort by home, school and community • Children grow in self-awareness, knowledge and self-image through interactions with others • Children develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning opportunities by being encouraged to try new ideas, experiment and use materials creatively • Parents are keys in bridging the worlds of home and school and are an integral part of the education process The curriculum of Preschool Place 15 focuses on social skills and early literacy development. Mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies, the arts and physical development are also part of the curriculum. Environments are designed to enhance and expand children’s understanding of the world as they direct their own play. Teachers facilitate the child’s learning; they guide and encourage independent learning in each child.

• Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income 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.

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

Learn about ducks, peacocks, llamas, chickens and much more! Pick your very own pumpkin. Bring a picnic lunch to eat after the tour. Directions to Eveland Family Farm: Hanson Boulevard south to Andover Boulevard, turn west and go to dead end. Date: Tuesday, October 21 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Eveland Family Farm, Andover Fee: $6 per person Deadline: Friday, October 10

Pop In & Play

Pop in for fun activities. Meet other families and build relationships that last a lifetime. No preregistration required. Day: Tuesday Times: 12:45-2:45 p.m. Day: Friday Times: 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fee: $4.00 per child, max $12.00 per family Upcoming Themes October 24: Fall Leaves October 28: Pumpkins, Acorns, Squash November 4: A Bear Hunt November 7: Dinosaurs

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School Board Highlights School Board Highlights

August 25, 2014

Kathleen Miller Staff writer

School Board Perspective Barbara Jahnke

Gardening and the School Board I’m not certain how it happened, but my gardening and school board techniques seem to be similar. Perhaps this came about because, as a novice gardener and school board member, I was planning my garden and attending Minnesota School Board Association training at the same time. Or maybe there are some basic principles that apply across both fields. However, I am certain gardening work has helped prepare me for my school board endeavors and taught me these essential life lessons: } It is a process that takes careful planning and research. } Pay attention to building a healthy growth atmosphere. Most seeds won’t take root in a dry bed of rocks. } Once a seed is planted, give it time to grow and take on a life of its own. } Don’t be afraid to dig in the dirt and get some mud on your face once in awhile. } Learn to identify weeds and things that don’t belong in the garden. } As much as I may plan, watch the weather reports and monitor progress; there are environmental circumstances beyond my control. } And, most importantly take comfort in what has been accomplished, not only focusing on what yet needs to be done. Being a gardener has given me great personal satisfaction as well as being a member of the ISD 15 School Board, which continually nurtures and guides students in a healthy and growing learning environment. 12

All Board members present Behavior Management Services Update During Consideration of Visitors, four individuals addressed the Board regarding the behavior management position at St. Francis High School. This was also the topic of discussion during Dialogue with the School Board, the open forum that takes place ½ hour before the School Board meeting begins. It is an opportunity for community members to address concerns. Two Board members are assigned to the Dialogue session and give a report during the regular meeting. During Other Matters, the resolution to approve the behavior intervention assistant positions was brought forth. After Board discussion, the motion to approve the three new positions was approved by a unanimous vote. A Behavior Intervention Assistant will be assigned to St. Francis Middle School, St. Francis High School and Crossroads School & Vocational Center for the 201415 school year. Return of Activity Buses The Financial Action Planning Committee (FPAC) met last February. The purpose of FPAC is to prioritize and make recommendations to the School Board regarding programs and services for the following school year. Activity

School Board Members David Roberts, Chairman 763-843-0013 Marsha Van Denburgh, Vice Chairwoman 763-753-6653 Barbara Jahnke, Clerk 763-753-6846 Suzanne Erkel, Treasurer 763-413-1195 Janet Hunt, Director 763-221-5341 Amy Kelly, Director 763-744-8458 Betsy Roed, Director 763-434-9570 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org

buses for middle school and high school students had been discontinued several years ago due to budget cuts. This item was a top priority that FPAC recommended be reinstated for the 2014-15 school year. The motion carried, 7-0, to approve up to five bus routes available to transport students home who participate in after school sport activities or extended day academic activities. Transportation Department Adds Bus Rider Positions The School Board approved the addition of six new bus rider positions for the 2014-15 school year. A bus rider is a school bus driver in training, allowing the individual the opportunity to learn the position, receive training and become familiar with ISD 15 before taking on a bus route. The bus rider can drive district vans and automobiles, which does not require the Class B license and provides a service to the district. If a certain bus route warrants additional supervision on occasion, the Transportation Department now has a resource to fulfill that request.

commended staff for preparing the buildings, which were clean and ready for students on the first day and kudos to the Transportation Department for a great first day of getting students to and from school safely. Roberts explained that the audio during the Consideration of Visitors portion of the School Board meeting is muted for a reason; there are issues of data privacy that warrant this practice. Strategic Plan Update Paul Neubauer, director of Curriculum and Instruction, reported to the Board that the application process closed September 5 for placement on one of three strategic plan committees. Applications will be reviewed by Cabinet +3 and recommendations will be presented to the full Board at the September 22 meeting. The World Café is scheduled for September 24. The District

Leadership Team is scheduled to attend the 1:00 p.m. session. Two sessions are open to the community: 3:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis High School. A World Café is a term used to describe a structured conversational process with discussion occurring in small groups. The four questions up for discussion are: 1 What are the qualities and skills you would like to see in a graduate of St. Francis High School? 2. What are the greatest untapped resources of our staff and community that will contribute to the success of our students? 3. What do you believe will be our greatest challenges as a community in the coming 3-5 years? 4. What role might our community play in helping us to make certain that all our students succeed?

School Board Highlights

September 8, 2014 Kathleen Miller Staff writer

School Board member Janet Hunt absent Board Chairman Report School Board Chairman Dave Roberts addressed ISD 15 staff at the Welcome Staff to the 2014-15 School Year event August 27. He

School Board Meeting Schedule School board meetings are held at the Community Room in the Central Services Center located at 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis. Monday, October 13 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 27 Retiree Recognition 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 10 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

Superintendent Troy Ferguson congratulates School Board member Barb Jahnke at the August 25 meeting for completing three phases of the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) training. The training included new board member orientation, school district finances and building a high performance board. The mission of MSBA’s board development division is to provide a continuous program of school board development, the objective of which is to improve the effectiveness of school boards in meeting their roles and responsibilities to students, parents, staff and community. The Courier photo

Independent School District 15

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INSTANT PARENT CONTACT SchoolReach is an automated parent notification and emergency communication system. Through automated phone broadcasts, SchoolReach allows for rapid and timely distribution of important information to parents, students and staff. ISD 15 seeks to engage, motivate and inform parents with timely information. IMPORTANT: Login to SchoolView to update your contact information. For more information, visit www.isd15.org and click on Resources. The Courier | October 2014 | www.the-courier.org

District sees many changes for start of 2014-15 school year Troy Ferguson ISD 15 Acting Superintendent

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students, families and staff. Heightening that excitement, there are many changes that have occurred in Independent School District 15. Many of you are aware we have hired several new building principals this year. For those who may not know, Ryan Johnson joins the district as our new principal at St. Francis Elementary School, Doug Austin is our new high school principal, Bobbi Anderson-Hume has moved into the middle school principal role and Scott Manni is our new principal for Crossroads School & Vocational Center as well as the Transition 15 programs. In addition, we also have two new assistant principals—Jenni Jones is the new St. Francis Middle School (SFMS) assistant principal and former counselor Jill Engquist is our new high school assistant principal. We are very excited to have these new administrators on board and they are enthusiastic about the start of the school year. Another change is the start and dismissal times at our elementary schools. The decision to the times forward fifteen minutes was a collaborative effort brought about by concerns voiced by teachers, parents, the Transportation Department, principals and district administration. Information was collected and shared and the School Board acted on the recommendation. This is a great example of collaborative decision-making. Perhaps the school that has experienced the most change this year is SFMS. Setting aside the fact that both the principal and assistant principal are new to their positions, SFMS has returned to a core schedule. Last spring, middle school teachers, the Site Management Council and administration expressed a desire to change the master schedule and return to cores which is sometimes referred to as school within a school. Each core has a group of teachers who teach the same group of students in their core for the entire day. Classes are generally located within the same area of the building with the exception of physical education and music. This allows teachers to really get to know students and build relationships which foster academic and personal growth. Core teachers meet weekly to discuss successes and concerns. Anderson-Hume remarked, “Our core schedule is a return to a true middle school model. Even though there are 1100 students at our middle school, students and staff are now more connected.” In addition to new principals and a core schedule, the middle school is now immersed in STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Three goals of STEM instruction are to assure every student will learn and practice critical thinking, problem solving and ties to the real world. Over the summer, all core teachers at SFMS participated in 32 hours of intensive STEM professional development training to prepare for this year. I encourage you to visit our schools and programs. I am confident you will be as impressed and as encouraged as I am at the learning and growth that is taking place in ISD 15 as a result of our dedicated students, teachers and staff.

Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary in Style!

St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce

After reading stories about the first recorded aeroplane flights, East Bethel Community School 4th grade students used engineering skills to produce paper airplanes that could take flight. Experiments such as this make STEM educationally exciting. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Alexa Gustafson, EBCS 4th Grade Teacher

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Community & Business New master recycler/composter program St. Francis Community for Drug Renee Sande Awareness makes an impact Integrated Waste Management, Anoka County

Anoka County Integrated Waste Management and the city of Andover have partnered to offer a new master recycler/composter program. Master recycler/ composters are trained through an extensive five-week course in the areas of reducing waste, recycling, composting, resource recovery, and disposal. Participants are encouraged to attend additional off-site tours discussed at the class. The purpose of the master recycler/composter program is to create a volunteer pool of knowledgeable residents to reduce waste at home, at work and in the community. Join fellow waste reduction and recycling enthusiasts to learn why it is important to recycle and dispose of waste properly. Upon completion of the training, participants are required to commit 30 hours of community service to complete their master recycler certification. A master recycler/composter will inspire others to reduce waste, recycle more and compost. Volunteer activities could include assisting at events and educating others about reducing, reusing and recycling in the community. The Master Recycler/Composter class is being offered through Anoka-Hennepin Community Education. The five-week course runs until October 21 on Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Staff Development Center in Anoka. Registration is limited to the first 30 participants. For more information or to register for the Master Recycle/Composter program visit www.AnokaCounty.us/recycle or call Sue Doll, Solid Waste Specialist, at 763-323-5734.

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August 2 was a beautiful day; the sun was shining and the temperature was just hot enough without being uncomfortable. Over 100 golfers made their way to The Ponds Golf Course in St. Francis. The cause? The inaugural St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness (SFCDA) Drive Fore Dreams golf tournament. Throughout the day participants engaged in the only sort of fellowship that will help a community overcome the issues of drug abuse and addiction. Everyone in attendance came together to help the SFCDA raise money to give back to our community, a community that together spoke out and started a movement which spread across several counties. Together we brought a new level of awareness and communication that will enable the committee to see that we have the means to help those in need. Thank you to all who joined the cause along the way. Together we have accomplished a tremendous amount over the past year. Drug awareness week at both St. Francis Middle School and St. Francis High School was a huge success. SFCDA was present at Pioneer Days, handing out literature for all who stopped by. There was a presence at the open houses at the high school and middle school by SFCDA. An audience of over 500 attended the first community forum and SFCDA members have made contact with dozens of families to help them locate needed resources. The mission for the SFCDA has always been about providing resources and information to those that we serve. That’s why we’re excited to announce that with the proceeds from the Drive Fore Dreams golf tournament, SFCDA is able to partner with Independent School District 15 to enlist the services of a chemical health professional who will be serving the high school four days a week. We saw tremendous outcome from this pilot program last year and are pleased to welcome Eve Kaldahl back for a second year. Thanks to all of our tournament sponsors and participants for making this resource possible. It is the community’s dedication to this movement that allows SFCDA to continue to spread the message, “Drugs erase dreams.”

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Let your taste buds do the talking, and help local kids! 12th Annual Taste of Community to Benefit Youth First! Heidi Geiss Youth First, Anoka County

Don’t make dinner—make your reservation for Thursday, October 9 for the 12th Annual Youth First Community of Promise Taste of Community! This terrific annual event puts all your favorite restaurants under one roof, along with several new venues, plus a beverage tasting all for one ticket price. Join us at Greenhaven Golf Club in Anoka where we guarantee we’ll satisfy your appetite, while raising money for Youth First Community of Promise. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 763-421-8530. The event runs 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Greenhaven Golf Club located at 2800 Greenhaven Road in Anoka. Prizes include a unique sporting goods collection for the outdoor enthusiast, a collection of gift cards worth more than $1,000 and much more! Youth First Community of Promise (YFCoP) is an organization that is both ground-breaking and rooted in proven youth developmental practices. Born in 1991 as Youth First, it was created by visionaries who were able to reach across governmental boundaries and form a collaboration to reduce risky behaviors in youth in the communities of Andover, Anoka and Ramsey. Over the past 20+ years, Youth First Community of Promise has been actively serving the youth and families of its community. In 2005, Youth First became a Community of Promise under the framework established by the national program model of America’s Promise. By becoming a “Site of Promise,” YFCoP has taken the pledge to actively engage not only their community youth, but the community itself, in fulfilling five specific promises: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start and future, an effective education, and the opportunities to give back. By ensuring that our community youth are given the opportunity to consistently experience these promises, YFCoP and its supporting members are building a future where youth are more likely to succeed academically, socially and civically, regardless of ethnic or economic boundaries.

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An open letter to ISD 15 employees, parents and the community Paul Neubauer ISD 15 Director of Curriculum and Instruction

As Independent School District 15 moves forward, we want to thank you all for your efforts to better educate the students of the district. As always, we want to ensure we are providing a high quality, rigorous, innovative educational experience for all, and we certainly appreciate the cooperation we have experienced between our staff and school community. Specifically, we are moving forward with the following items:

Student Information System We submitted a request for proposal, had presentations from two vendors and decided on a student information system that will allow us to better personalize the information that is provided to students, staff and parents. On the advice of both vendors who presented, we have taken the summer months to develop an implementation plan that includes significant training elements. The plan is to go live with Infinite Campus March 13, 2015. This student information system will allow us the opportunity for enhanced flexibility, better

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communication, and increased efficiency of use. Strategic Planning Again, the school board entertained presentations from two vendors to assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan. This will allow us the ability to focus our efforts from a district perspective that is inclusive of community perspective as well as district offerings. Our goal is to have a comprehensive, specific, community supported plan available to the school board for action May of 2015.

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Trick or Treat at area businesses! The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce invites families to participate in the 6th Annual Business to Business Trick or Treat. It’s 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 participating businesses will be available on the Chamber website, www.stfrancischamber.org.

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If you are a Chamber member that would like to participate, call 763-438-5163 or email chamber@stfrancischamber.org by Wednesday, October 22.

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Bowling For Books event October 12 Gerald golden Friends of the Isanti Area Library

Plan on attending Bowling for Books Saturday, October 12, 1:00-5:00 p.m. This event is hosted by Friends of the Isanti Area Library. All proceeds will be used for projects supporting the Isanti outreach site. A $15 minimum pledge per person includes a hot dog, chips and beverage lunch, bowling for two hours, bowling shoes and chances for door prizes. Earn additional door prize chances for preregistering by October 1 and for each $5 raised above the minimum pledge. The event will take place at Junction Bowl in Isanti. Directions: Highway 65 ¼ mile north of County Road 5; west at John Deere dealer; Junction Bowl is 1½ blocks west on the left. For questions about the Bowling For Books event, contact Michele Hansel, 763-444-4601 or michelehansel@msn.com, or Lynn True, 763-444-0151 or lynntrue.rn@gmail.com. Tell your family, friends and neighbors to come, too—fun for the whole family. Visit www.IsantiLibrary. org for more information.

Letter to the Editor To the patients of Johnson Family Chiropractic It’s been my honor and privilege to care for you these past 22 years. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and seeing your children grow. As many of you know, I was involved in a rather severe motor vehicle accident two years ago. As a result, I’ve been unable to return to work on a full-time basis. In order to better serve your needs, I’m turning the clinic over on October 1 to two wonderful activator doctors, whom many of you already know. Dr. Danielle Trego Finden, voted as one of the top chiropractors in the state in 2014 by Minnesota Monthly magazine and Dr. Lisa Randall, who took over the clinic for nearly nine months when I was unable to work. I’m so happy and relieved to be able to leave you in such accomplished, caring and skilled hands. Yours in health, Dr. Mary J. Johnson Editor’s note: To review The Courier’s letter to the editor policy, visit www.the-courier.org

The St. Francis Chapter 1774 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) celebrated their 6th anniversary on August 6 at Community Park in St. Francis. New officers were installed at this celebration include Oriet Diamond, Therese Cathers, Sharon Harvey, Cheri Dreier, Theresa Isum and Carol Bray. The St. Francis TOPS chapter meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Government Center. If you’re looking for a weight-loss support group that also educates and includes good camaraderie, please visit and join the St. Francis TOPS chapter. Submitted by carol bray

Looking for a great adventure? Adults and students are invited to an informational meeting on a trip to the Amazon Rainforest summer 2015. The meeting will be held at St. Francis High School in the Saints Room on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. led by SFHS science teacher DC Randle.

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Public input sought on Rum River Watershed Management Jamie Schurbon Water Resource Specialist, Anoka Conservation District

An effort is underway to protect and improve water quality in the almost one million acre Rum River watershed. The Rum River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project (WRAP) will create a management plan for the entire watershed, including each lake, stream and the river. Public input is being sought through an online survey. The survey allows respondents to tell managers what issues are important for them, suspected sources of problems and preferred management. It can also address how to keep good quality waterbodies in good condition. Comments can pertain to lakes, wetlands, streams or the Rum River. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is posted at www.URRWMO.org. With its beginning at Lake Mille Lacs, most of the Rum River is a State Scenic and Recreational Waterway. The Rum is known for canoeing, smallmouth bass fishing, and high water quality. Many of the watershed’s tributaries and lakes, including lakes George and East Twin, are also of high quality. The Rum River WRAP project began in 2013 and will be completed in 2016. It will include: } Water quality

At the local level, the Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization (URRWMO) will be working for the Rum River and our lakes. The URRWMO is a joint powers organization of the Cities of Bethel, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove and St. Francis. Learn more at www.URRWMO.org. The WRAP is funded and overseen by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Anoka Conservation District is the project lead. Nine other counties in the watershed are also involved. For more information on the Rum River WRAP project visit www.pca.state.mn.us and search for Rum River WRAP or call Jamie Schurbon at the Anoka Conservation District at 763-434-2030 ext. 12.

monitoring (2013-14) } Special investigations of water quality problems (2014) } Computer modeling to answer ‘what if’ questions (2013-15) } Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) planning for waterbodies not meeting state water quality standards (2015-16) } A WRAP report that prescribes future management approaches (2015-16) After completion of the WRAP, local agencies will implement projects to protect and improve water quality. State funding, including the State Clean Water Fund from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, will ensure financial support exists for these projects.

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College encourages public to visit herbarium Tina Perpich Anoka Technical College/ Anoka-Ramsey Community College

The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Russell Johnson Herbarium has been a labor of love for the Cambridge Campus Biology Department, and the public is invited to visit or organize a tour. For years, biology faculty members Brad Wold and Phil Anderson envisioned an herbarium, a collection of dried plant specimens, but were unable to work such a project into their teaching schedules. In 1999, Mary Januschka joined the department and Anderson refocused to part-time teaching and herbarium curation. Starting from scratch, it was a very slow process. Over the next few years, two events occurred to give the herbarium the boost it needed. First, Russell W. Johnson, a resident of the Cambridge-Isanti area and Biology Faculty at Bethel College donated one of his two plant collections to the Cambridge Campus. On April 24, 2001 a reception in Johnson’s honor was given by the college to acknowledge the gift. His plant collection formed the core of the herbarium. The major task of integrating plants of Russell’s functional groupings will continue for some time. The colleges’ phylogenetic shelving arrangement is based on plant fossil history and DNA evidence.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Science Lab Manager Dan Harmon and Raelynn Clarkson, student herbarium volunteer, are in the college’s Russell Johnson Herbarium. The public is invited to visit or organize a tour. Submitted photo The second major event was a project by the Isanti County Environmental Coalition focusing on the bog located in the Wayside Prairie County Park, about four miles southwest of Isanti on County Road 10. The coalition organized a complete survey and sampling of the bog resulting in a collection of 50 plant species housed in the college herbarium. This work was

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accomplished between 2000 and 2003. Currently the herbarium has a database of 460 entries, many of which have several specimens. The majority of plants are from Minnesota and Wisconsin but also include plants from several other areas of the country. The herbarium is open to the public Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:00-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Contact Phil Anderson (Phil.Anderson@ anokaramsey.edu) or Mary Januschka (Mary. Januschka@anokaramsey.edu) for appointments. The herbarium phone number is 763-433-1888. Community members are strongly encouraged to bring in plants for identification. Visitors can view specimens or compare plants they have with the collection for identification and classification. Several resources are available to assist in identifying plants. Groups are also encouraged to arrange for a tour. Tours can be tailored to a wide range of ages and objectives from elementary school age children to college and other adult groups with specific interests. Some very specific ideas can be conveyed in as little as 30 minutes but one or more hours may be more appropriate for special interest groups. It is possible to arrange for a virtual tour to be taken to a group meeting offsite. To find out more about the herbarium and access the database, visit www.AnokaRamsey.edu/herbarium.aspx.

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Open Letter Trust In order to maintain a high level of trust with our community we have identified the following strategies that we will adhere to: } Transparency in all that we do } Making decisions based on available research and data } Providing information to stakeholders in a timely, understandable format } Intentionally seeking a variety of perspectives when making decisions World’s Best Workforce The elements of the Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) Worlds Best Workforce have been identified and we are either compliant, or in some cases working toward compliance. Many of the elements outlined in this document are elements required by this MDE initiative. Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) Our district embarked on a journey to work more strategically at the site level to utilize data in a manner that will promote increased student learning. At the PLC level instructors and site level administrators work collaboratively to review data gathered throughout the year and to be responsive to data in the form of enhanced programming both for the individual student and on a more global basis. Evaluation We are in the second year of principal and program supervisor evaluations. Goal setting sessions this fall included setting group goals, individual goals and a district-identified goal to work toward.

Working with Education Minnesota, we have an agreement on a teacher development evaluation process and procedure. This has been a collaborative effort between teachers and district administration. To facilitate both evaluative systems, we have contracted with Standard for Success (a software platform) that will generate efficiency and ease of use—one system to conduct both evaluations. Implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) This is a program that, through the use of data, helps us identify students who have specific, unique instructional needs and assists us in making team decisions about strategies to help those students. We are in the second year of implementation, have gathered input about the implementation, and have allowed sites to remain flexible in the implementation of this program. Middle School STEM At the request of St. Francis Middle School (SFMS)

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administration, we have supported training the entire middle school staff in the implementation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), which will result in SFMS being a STEM school. Budget has been allocated to promote inquiry-based concepts and equipment purchases are being made at a phase-in level. College & Career Readiness We started collecting data about the college and career readiness of students in grades 8 and 10. To do that, we administered the Explore (Grade 8) and PLAN (Grade 10) that are both functions of ACT, the college preparation assessment given to most students who want to attend college. Elementary Art Added We made a significant decision to add art for grades K-5 in the form of one teacher per school. This will allow students to embrace and explore their creative side and attend more specifically to a “whole child” educational program. We are excited about this offering for the 2014-15 school year and beyond.

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Fire Prevention Week Establish a home fire safety plan People rely on fire and smoke detectors to help keep them safe in their homes. Though fire and smoke alarms are effective, a firm fire safety plan that will keep everyone calm should a fire occur could make the difference between life and death. The U.S. Fire Administration says that more than 3,500 Americans die each year in fires, while roughly 18,300 more men, women and children are injured each year. Cooking accounts for the greatest percentage of residential fires, followed by arson. Dryer vent fires are also a big concern. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says that smoke, rather than the fire’s flames, is responsible for 75 percent of all deaths by fire. In addition to physical injury and material damage, fires can cause a host of problems. Psychological distress, monetary damages and loss of pets may come with fires. Loss of irreplaceable personal items is also a concern. Although fires can be devastating, they’re also highly preventable, and smoke alarms and a home fire safety plan are two precautionary measures everyone should take. Creating an evacuation plan These tips are brought to you by the following sponsors:

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Try it with your help everyone get out alive. who is easily awakened by the alarm to wake the sleepers, perhaps by eyes closed. yelling “FIRE,” pounding on the wall or door or blowing a whistle. } Check fire alarms routinely, and change batteries at least every year. } Make sure windows can be easily opened if they are an exit point. } Make note of who will be helping children or the elderly out of the home. } Establish a place where the • Demonstrations and Station #1 family will meet outdoors. activities for everyone! 2751 Viking Boulevard NE This area should be far • Learn what it takes to enough away from the become a firefighter! home so that everyone will • Come and explore our be safe from smoke, flames and falling debris. 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I Hate When That Happens

Randy Gerdin ASE certified technician

A blessing and a curse Aren’t cars great these days? With proper care, they start in almost any weather (without having to plug them in). They are comfortable to drive, they have a lot more power than they used to and they get better fuel economy than in the past. The bodies don’t rust out and the paint stays looking better than just a few years ago. These are all great things. My concern is that with all the technological advancement our vehicles have made, we may take things for granted. I have been in the car fixing trade for over 35 years. Over the years, I have witnessed the morphing of our vehicles and the driving public. It used to be that every winter people were in for a winter tuneup. This was common and people knew that they would have problems if they did not take care of this each fall. Now, with the improvements to our vehicles, people just expect their car to go without care. I have a couple cases in point. We had a very nice young person stop in to have their brake system repaired. The vehicle had 80,000 miles on it and the repair would be in the hundreds of dollars. This was a surprise for this individual. We had another client drop off their vehicle saying that it ran poorly. We asked if the check engine light was on and they responded that it has been on for over a year. After testing this vehicle, we found that the catalytic converter was plugged, not allowing the exhaust to get out of the tailpipe, causing an extremely low power situation. We found a code set in the computer for the ineffective catalyst. More importantly, we found a code relating to a fuel system running lean (not enough gas). Upon further testing, we found an oxygen sensor was relaying to the computer that the engine needed more fuel. The engine computer responded by giving it more fuel. The problem is that the sensor did not recognize that the amount of fuel had increased and it still thought that the system was running lean. The engine computer increased the fuel to a point that, according to its programming, was excessive. When the computer realized this, it turned on the check engine light. The vehicle ran okay, but the fuel economy probably suffered, so they continued to drive the vehicle. The repair bill to get it back on the road was way more than the customer had anticipated. The point is, in both of these cases, if action had been taken sooner, the problems could have been minimized and the repair costs could have been substantially less. Don’t take your vehicle for granted. If a light comes on, it is an indicator that there is a problem. We often hear that the check engine light has been on for a long time. It may be true that the first issue may not have been significant; however, if something else happens, the driver would not know it because the check engine light was already on. The point is, if the light is on, it needs to be fixed. Back to the individual with the unexpected brake problem; there are many things on our vehicles that wear out gradually. The best policy is to have periodic inspections. Check the vehicle maintenance schedule to find what is recommended and when. I still feel that every vehicle should have an annual once over. This way, things can be caught before there are unexpected and expensive repairs. I hate when that happens.

Featured business events from Anoka County Library

Free Dollars Into Sense Class

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The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County will present a free Dollars Into Sense class on Thursday, October 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center (1201 89th Avenue in Blaine). Classes will cover budgeting and address credit issues, tracking expenses, making a spending plan, goal setting and how to get additional help. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class.

Discover how to use open source resources such as Word Press to develop a free or inexpensive website for your small business, community organization or blog. Learn how to set up a site, how to navigate the settings and tips to generate traffic. Bring a picture, image or logo representing your business on a flash drive. This class is free to participants, but registration is required to attend. To register call 763-576-4695. Presented by the Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by MELSA. Location: Rum River Library Computer Lab Date: Saturday, October 11 Time: 2:00 p.m.

SCORE business counseling Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem. Sessions are first come, first served and are held the third Thursday of the month. Consultations are free, private and confidential. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 763-576-4695. Presented in collaboration with SCORE Minneapolis. Location: Rum River Library Conference Room Date: Thursday, October 16 Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.

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The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; preregistration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver safety, new laws and vehicle technology. This class has something for everyone! The fee for the fourhour refresher course is $20 and the eight-hour course is $24. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four-hour refresher class every three years to maintain the 10% discount.

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College-level welding program offered by Anoka Technical College to start this spring Tina Perpich marketing, Anoka Technical College

A college-level welding certificate will be available at Cambridge-Isanti High School beginning this spring, under a new partnership between Anoka Technical College and District 911, officials announced. Anoka Technical College will offer a basic welding certificate, a 17-credit program designed for individuals who want quick access into welding careers. The courses in the basic welding certificate also serve as the first semester courses for the college’s welding technology diploma and the AAS degree. Stan Gustafson, Cambridge’s economic development director, welcomed the news. “I think it’s an excellent opportunity for all,” he said. “We have a lot of need for welders in a variety of capacities in this area.” Dr. Raymond Queener, superintendent of District 911, is excited about the project as well. “I think partnerships between elementary through grade 12 and post-secondary institutions are not only innovative, they are the way of the future,” he said. “I am passionate about providing the highest quality education to all students, E-16. Sometimes to do that, we have to blur the lines between E-12 and post-secondary, which is what we are looking to accomplish with this

project.” He said Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College have been excellent to work with and thanked the college’s president, Dr. Kent Hanson, for his leadership. “Not only will this project serve our students better, it will help serve the region as the need for high-quality welders continues to increase.” Under the partnership, the high school’s welding facility will be upgraded and expanded to what’s needed for a college-level lab, said Sherry Butcher Wickstrom, Anoka Technical College’s dean of academic affairs. “We already have 16 welding booths that have been redesigned and we will add another nine next summer to offer weekend and evening welding classes for a cohort of 25.” To make sure about the need for welders, the college contacted 10 companies in the Cambridge area to determine exactly what skills their welders need, what career paths are available and what kind of training is needed, Wickstrom said. “The answers made us feel confident about going forward with this project,” she added. Employment for welders is projected to grow 18 percent in Minnesota from 2012 to 2022, which is much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic

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Anoka Technical College and District 911 partner to bring a college-level welding certificate to Cambridge-Isanti High School beginning this spring. Submitted photo Development. Welders in Minnesota earn a median hourly wage of $18.95. Welders and solderers can advance to more skilled jobs with additional training and experience. For example, experienced welders may become technicians, supervisors, inspectors or instructors. Other experienced welders and solderers open their own repair shops. Cambridge-Isanti High School Principal Mitchell Clausen said, “We have always had a good welding program but over time our equipment has not kept up with industry standards. To form a partnership with Anoka Technical College is a win-win for both the high school and the college. We get a nice upgrade to industry standards and college classes are

offered to our students and community. “Our students can start their welding program as juniors, earn college credits, then continue to get certification without having to drive every day to Anoka Technical College,” he said. “We look forward to a nice partnership with the plan to expand in other areas, too. We are very excited and our students and community will reap the benefits.” The Anoka Technical College Welding Technology program is designed and taught by industry professionals to provide graduates exceptional welding skills for success in the work place. The program offers a series of building blocks to provide quick access into a welding career. This flexibility allows students to stop and re-start as their lives allow.

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Financial Focus

Blake Cheeley Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Protect your retirement against market volatility

City of Ramsey names economic development manager Kurt Ulrich Ramsey City Administrator

On September 9, the Ramsey City Council voted to restructure the City’s Administrative Services Department. This move allows the city to fill a would-be vacant economic development manager position to Patrick Brama and back-fill his existing duties. Brama was originally hired by the City of Ramsey in March 2011 and has since served multiple roles within the organization. In addition to his time in Ramsey, Brama has worked for three other Minnesota communities from 2009 to 2011 while attending Saint Cloud State University for his master’s degree in public administration. “I’m excited for this great opportunity, I look forward to what this community will accomplish over the coming years, and I’m proud to be a part of this organization,” says Brama. Brama is a 2005 graduate of St. Francis High School and the son of Sandy Bodick of East Bethel and Bob Brama of Blaine.

lifestyles, you could easily spend two, or even three decades in retirement—so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed. Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more important consideration to you during your retirement years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions: Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to

be especially careful that you don’t “over-concentrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading your money among a range of vehicles—stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on—can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit or protect against loss.) Choose investments that have demonstrated solid performance across many market cycles. As you’ve probably heard,

Calling all childcare providers Did you know the Lifelong Learning Center offers Continuing Education Units (CEU) for childcare providers? If you are a childcare provider or know someone who is, please share this great opportunity. Four sessions are offered dealing with the mind of a child. Wouldn’t it be great to know more? The Mind in the Making: Seven Essential Skills Every Child Needs by Ellen Galinsky will take you on a journey that will give you perspective into the mind of a child. Come for as many sessions as your schedule will allow. Leave with an activity book and supplies to use in your program. This event is for childcare professionals; childcare is not available. Course: EC 7901 Dates: October 27; November 17; January 12; February 2 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Location: Lifelong Learning Center in Cedar Fee: $5.00 for 4 sessions Register online at www.isd15.org/ecfe

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“take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea—but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining. It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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“past performance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixedincome vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.” Don’t make emotional decisions. At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down. Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to

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As an investor you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down. During your working years you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence, the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements? You may not be as vulnerable as you might think. In the first place, given our growing awareness of healthier

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St. Francis Youth Baseball Association Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 12 7:00 p.m. The Ponds Golf Course 2881 229th Avenue NW St. Francis

Elections for 2015 open board positions will be held. To view positions, go to our website www.stfrancisbaseball.org

Come and make a difference in the future of St. Francis baseball!

To The Goal Barb Anderson

It is a hectic fall evening. I got held up at work a few extra minutes, so now I am scrambling to get Zoey to volleyball and David to soccer. A quick snack for each as we rush out the door. Oh no— David informs me he forgot his soccer ball! Good thing we went back because Zoey realizes she forgot her water bottle. Okay, let’s try this again. “Why are we doing this?” I ask myself. I take a deep breath and remember all that involvement in sports at a variety of levels brings: } physical benefits of health, coordination and fitness for my child } we are more aware as a family of choosing a healthy lifestyle } kids learn leadership and communication skills } kids learn how to get up if they fall down } kids and parents learn to encourage others } we are happy and having fun } kids learn that everything does not always go their way } kids learn the value of working as a team

Make a coach’s day and say thank you to them for making a difference in your child’s life. File Photo } parents learn to be encouraging but not controlling and can stay involved in their child’s life as they grow I am thankful that by keeping them involved in sports, “Kids tend to stay in school longer and get better grades as well as develop healthy lifestyle and behavior patterns that last a lifetime.” (from Changing The Game – A parent’s guide to raising happy, high performing athletes and giving youth sports back to our kids by John O’Sullivan) Let’s take time to thank our youth coaches who are

helping our kids—they have had a hectic evening as well. One way to help your child learn appreciation is to have them thank the coach at the end of each practice. They can also make a thank you card at the end of the season; another positive experience from youth sports—learn appreciation! Thank you for making a difference for your child and others. Barb Anderson is a nutritionist, referee and coach actively involved in youth sports for many years. She is a presenter with the PACT (Parents And Coaches Together) program through the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association.

Cross Country team highlights Grant Sparstad

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Tryouts for Summer Ball 2015 Saturday, October 4

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12U, 14U, & 16U: 8:30–10:00 am Pitchers and Catchers stay until 10:30 am 8U & 10U: 10:30 am–Noon Pitchers and Catchers stay until 12:30 pm Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled time for registration and warm up. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee due at tryout time. The fee will hold your spot for the season. The $50 will be applied to your account during full registration in the spring. We need coaches as well. Please submit applications online: sffastpitch.org or fill out application at tryout time. This is a closed tryout. No parents or spectators will be allowed on or near the fields during tryout times. 24

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The St. Francis High School cross country team’s season kicked off August 29 at the Matterhorn Invitational in Brooklyn Park. For the girls varsity team, senior Madi Berwald took 18th place while junior Emily Daniels won the junior varsity race. For the boys team, senior Grant Sparstad took sixth in the varsity race and sophomore Luke Maiers took 5th for junior varsity. The team went to Rockford for their second meet. Both junior varsity teams had a great day, with the girls winning and the boys taking second. In the varsity race, Grant Sparstad took ninth for the boys and Madi Berwald was the top girls finisher. For the third meet, the Saints hosted their invitational at The Pond’s Golf Course September 11. The meet showed a lot of positive signs for the Saints’ future. Emily Daniels ran her first varsity race in which she

Pictured are the top 10 finishers from the Rockford Invitational. Back row (L-R) Blake Jenson, Nick Rath, Grant Sparstad, Luke Maiers; front row (L-R) Allyssa Fleagle, Emily Daniels, Sarah Willner and Kyle Enfield. Andy Forbort, SFHS Cross Country Coach was the top finisher for the girls. Grant Sparstad was the top finisher for boys varsity, but it was Luke Maiers who stole the show in his first varsity race, keeping up with fellow sophomore Conor Sullivan. Eighth grader Blake Jenson made his junior varsity debut, running behind his

older brother, Jordan. On September 16, most of the Saints team ran in a meet at Big Lake. The team will travel to Milaca September 20 to participate in the Milaca Mega Meet. So far, 148 schools and over 6,000 runners are registered.

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The 7th grade heavyweight football team helped serve a meal to the Saints varsity football players the night before their first home game against St. Michael-Albertville. Donations from St. Francis Subway, as well as food provided by the varsity team meal committee, made this a great start to the beginning of the season. Eighty players and coaches participated in this well-supported community tradition.

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The St. Francis High School girls golf program has been awarded a $500 check from the Minnesota Golf Coaches Association and Birdie Marketing. The program was one of eight selected in a statewide drawing for selling over 25 golf cards. Pictured with the check are returning all conference performers junior Kalley Wagner and senior Alex Hillesheim. Thanks to all the community members who supported the program by purchasing a golf card this past spring! Brent Swaggert, SFHS Girls Golf Coach

Special grant offered to Wildlife Science Center matches public donations Danielle O’Neill Wildlife Science Center Assistant Education Director

An anonymous donor offered to match up to $12,000 in public donations to the Wildlife Science Center (WSC) during the month of September. The public’s help was vital to raising these funds, which are greatly needed to support the WSC’s array of wildlife and wolves. “Our animals’ health and happiness are what matters to us, and there is much to do before the cold winter months to be sure everyone is prepared,” says Peggy Callahan, executive director and co-founder of the WSC. “In addition, we strive to keep our education programs family friendly and affordable, making individual donations a critical component to keeping our animals fed and safe.” The Wildlife Science Center is the only site in Minnesota to provide homes for both the Mexican gray wolf and red wolf captive breeding programs. It is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit education and research facility located on the grounds of

the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area in Columbus, 6.5 miles west of the main Forest Lake exit on I-35. The expansive natural habitat currently houses over 40 gray wolves, red wolves, Mexican gray wolves and coyotes, as well as cougars, lynx, black bears, gray fox, raptors and other native wildlife. The Wildlife Science Center is open for public tours every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for kids 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. Private tours are

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available by appointment, Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 651-464-3993 or visit www. wildlifesciencecenter.org.

Saints 2014 Game Schedule

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Home vs. Duluth Denfeld Homecoming Away vs. Princeton Home vs. Buffalo Away vs. Chisago Lakes Section Playoffs State Tournament

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Need directions to the next game? Access the Mississippi 8 Conference website at www.mississippi8.org

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Fairview Northland Medical Center Church welcomes new pastor recognized for excellence in patient safety Pam Andrews Jennifer Amundson Fairview Hospitals & Clinics

Fairview Northland Medical Center has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for superior performance in patient safety as part of its Hospital Engagement Network. The MHA Hospital Engagement Network is working to reduce hospital acquired conditions by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent. Fairview Northland Medical Center was among eight hospitals statewide recognized by MHA for demonstrating high performance in the reduction of six or more hospital acquired conditions. The seven areas the medical center is putting additional

focus on reducing are: adverse drug events; catheterassociated urinary tract infections; injuries from falls and immobility; obstetrical adverse events, including early elective deliveries; pressure ulcers; preventable readmissions; and surgical site infections. “Fairview Northland Medical Center is helping to further strengthen patient safety in Minnesota and contributing to the state’s well deserved reputation for high quality health care,” said Lawrence Massa, MHA president and CEO. “Fairview Northland Medical Center achieved in each area by implementing the very best safe practice guidelines and then embedding these methods into

the design of how we care for our patients.” said Jackie Popp, RN, BSN, CPHQ, director of quality and performance improvement at the hospital. For more information about Minnesota hospitals’ patient safety initiatives, go to www. mnhopistals.org/patientsafety. Fairview Health Services, headquartered in Minneapolis, is a nonprofit, academic health system providing exceptional health care across the entire continuum. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview’s 21,000 employees and 2,300 aligned physicians embrace innovation and new thinking to deliver greater value—higher quality, better experience and lower cost.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church

St. Andrew Lutheran Church is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new pastor, the Reverend Micah Pearson. We welcome him and his wife, Linnea, to our congregation and our Reverend Micah Pearson and his wife community. Pastor Linnea. Submitted Photo Pearson grew up in Dalbo and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, Washington and taught high school English for two years in Arkansas with Teach for America. Pastor Pearson is a graduate of Luther Seminary, Minnesota and is very enthusiastic to work with the youth in this community. He stated, “The youth are the future of our church and of all churches and that is why we will be investing on our youth programs at St. Andrews.” St. Andrews is located at 1450 237th Avenue NE in East Bethel. For more information, call 763-434-7146 or email office@ standreweb.org. All are welcome to services on Sundays at 8:30 or 10:00 a.m. Sunday school is at 10:00 a.m. Please join us!

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Church Bazaar

Crafts • Bake Sale • Lunch Saturday, November 1 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

St. Francis United Methodist Church A Community Dedicated to Seeking Christ and Serving Others

Pastor Kevin Coder 3914 - 229th Avenue • St. Francis www.stfrancis-umc.com • 763-753-2273

Dr. Paul Schaus, D.D.S. Keep your smile healthy and beautiful with regular visits to the dentist. We provide comprehensive dental care for the whole family. In the

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Trunk-N-Treat Friday, October 31 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Candy will be given out to children in a safe and fun environment.

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. Wednesday evening bluegrass Service – 7:17 p.m. 3921 277th Avenue NW, Isanti, MN • 763-444-5315 • www.longlakeluth.org

The traditions of Halloween Trick-or-treating and wearing costumes seem like odd traditions to those unaccustomed to Halloween. Halloween customs are actually a blend of Celtic, Catholic, Pagan and ancient Roman traditions. It is thought that Halloween celebrations date back to roughly 800 to 600 BC, when they originally were observances of the harvest season and nature before the arrival of winter, which marked the barren state of the landscape. The Celtic festival of Samhain was a major influence on modern day Halloween. On October 31, Celts also believed the door to the underworld was opened and could let in deceased spirits. Feasts were held and placesettings were left for deceased relatives, as they were believed to return home for a visit. In addition to friendly spirits, mean spirts also could cross over. Bonfires were lit to ward off spirits and extra candles would be used in homes and churches to keep evil away. Even the custom of wearing costumes has its roots in keeping evil spirits at bay. Costumes and masks were Continued Page 27

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issues. They have a 24-hour crisis line at 763-755-3801. Mobile crisis response Short-term assessment, intervention, and stabilization services are available in your home, at school, or in the community. Call immediately for emergency assistance if you or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis involving

Peggy Mattingly, M.Ed, LP, LICSW Canvas Health Emergency Services Supervisor

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Fitness Matters

Melissa Enzler St. Francis Anytime Fitness, Owner

Question Boot camps seem to be a pretty popular form of exercise these days. What do you think of these workouts—worth a try? Answer You’re right—boot camps have taken the country by storm. Group exercise instructors and club owners are including them in the club setting. I personally like boot camp workouts because they’re different. They get you out of your fitness comfort zone. When workouts become stagnant, results tend to follow, and this is sure to have a detrimental effect on your motivation to exercise. These types of workouts also tend to be only 30-40 minutes and focus on multi-joint, full-body movements with both cardio and strength components, which often produce greater fitness benefits. But that’s not even the best part! Boot camps are a lot of fun, and we all know you’re more likely to participate in something that you find enjoyable. If you need some help figuring out what to incorporate, talk to a personal trainer at your club. Your local club may even offer a boot camp class, if they do give it a try. Get results while having fun! See page 14 for more on Anytime Fitness.

Sunday Services

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 www.bethelschurch.org Cedar United Methodist Church 17541 Jefferson Street NE Ham Lake • 763-434-7463 www.cedarumc.org

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

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

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Sawyer Floyd Jensrud was born on August 27, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds, 10.4 ounces and was 22 inches long. Proud parents are Greg and Stephanie Jensrud of Cambridge. Sawyer is welcomed by his sister Sophia. Dominic James Kassa was born on August, 28, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Joe and Tammie Kassa of Isanti. Dominic is welcomed by siblings Tahtan and Dumien. Conner Lawrence Rombach was born on September 3, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds, 7.3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Cassie and Keith Rombach of Isanti. Conner is welcomed by his sibling Carter. Grandparents are Steve and Gerri Rombach of Isanti and Steve and Carol Marcio of Zimmerman.

Halloween worn to confuse bad spirits and frighten them so that they could not bestow misfortune on the more fortunate. People also wore masks and ventured out after dark so that envious ghosts who were cold and outside could not recognize residents of warm and inviting homes. The trick-or-treating custom may have blended origins. Druids believed the dead would play tricks on mankind during Samhain, causing destruction and panic. To appease the spirits, people would give the dead food and other treats. Irish trick-or-treating customs may be traced back to collecting supplies doorto-door for the festival of St. Columbkille. Source: MetroCreative Graphics Editorial

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Zion Lutheran Church of Crown Sunday, October 12 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cost: Adults: $10; 4-12: $5 3 and under: Free Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church & Crown Christian School

Reverend Jacob Dandy 7515 269th Avenue ~ St. Francis, MN 55070 763-856-2099 ~ www.zionlutherancrown.com zioncrown@connections-etc.net

Living Hope Evangelical Free Church 23038 Rum River Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1718 www.LivingHopeEFC.org

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Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Power Up Services at 6:30 p.m.—Dinner at 5:00 p.m.

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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 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel • 763-434-6117 www.oursaviourslc.org St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org The Bridge Church 6443 Norris Lake Road Nowthen • 763-516-5995 www.sfbridge.org West Bethel United Methodist Church 1233 221st Avenue NE Cedar • 763-434-6451

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Business

ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meetings: October 13 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m., October 27 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.

Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Chamber is October 8 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast. The next Board of Directors meeting is October 15, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Meetings are open to all. Visit stfrancischamber.org for more info or call 763-438-5163.

Edward Jones Coffee Club meets the 2nd Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. at Bridge Street Coffee Box and Sweet Shoppe, 22973 Rum River Blvd. in St. Francis.

Lions Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tues. of each month at 7:00 p.m. adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Mark Silvernagel at 763-753-2215. 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.

AA AA/NA Meetings at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel. NA on Mondays at 7:00 p.m., AA on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., NA on Fridays at 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 763-434-9423.

AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Community Group Northside Mothers of Multiples SUPER KIDS SALE Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Presbyterian Church of the Master, 789 Northdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. For information visit www.northsidemoms. org. St. Andrew Lutheran Church craft bazaar and bake sale at Cooper’s Corner in East Bethel. Saturday November 8, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Start your holiday shopping early; choose from a variety of homemade crafts and tasty home-baked treats.

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.

American Legion 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 Lioness Club—St. Francis meets monthly. First Wed., administrative board and third Wed., general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-7531205 or Mary Madden at 763-444-5020. 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!

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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.

Health & Fitness Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Wed. morning at 9:00 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. Please join us for our first Fall Festival. Festivities will take place in Community Park in St. Francis on Saturday, October 19, 11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Pick out your pumpkin, play games, eat some great food, get your photo taken, come in costume, and have fun with the whole family! Let’s make this event a St. Francis tradition!

Seniors Oak Grove Seniors meet the second and fourth Wednesday 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. East Bethel Seniors Dance—Have fun dancing with us! Dances are 1:00-4:00 p.m. Old time music will be played by Michael Elsenpeter on Friday, October 3. Entertainment for the October 31 Halloween dance is Mr. Morgan. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. Pancake Breakfast—All are welcome to the East Bethel Seniors Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 12, 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. Seniors meet the third Thursday of each month for business meeting and catered noon lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; second Wednesday of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/potluck at noon; fourth Wednesday is crafts only, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Cribbage held once a month, call Barb for date/time 763434-6179. We also go on tours, etc. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis 763-434-9244. Join our East Bethel Seniors for $7 a year and receive a monthly newsletter. Are you 55 or older, bring your spouse and come and enjoy some companionship! All are welcome! Come check us out! 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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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.

Recreation & Hobby A new neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild is meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in East Bethel. Come share sewing successes, challenges and ideas. The American Sewing Guild is a nonprofit organization that promotes home sewing. For more information, go to ASG.org or contact Julie at 763-434-9143 or jmaurer.3962214@gmail.com.

City & Township Andover City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., 23820 Dewey Street, Bethel, 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council—Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Nowthen, 763-441-1347 East Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m., 2241 221st Ave. NE, East Bethel, 763-367-7840 Oak Grove City Council—Meets 2nd & last Monday 7:00 p.m., 19900 Nightingale St. NW, Oak Grove, 763-404-7000 St. Francis City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m., ISD 15 Central Services Center, St. Francis, 763-753-2630 Stanford Township Board—Meets 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m., 5050 261st Avenue NW, Isanti, 763-444-6370 Copy & Display Ad Deadline Issue Deadline Delivery By 2014 November October 10 November 2 December November 7 November 30 2015 January December 5 December 28 February January 9 February 1 March February 6 March 1 April March 6 March 29 May April 10 May 3 June May 8 May 31 July June 5 June 28

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Nowthen Alliance Church October PrimeTime event Helen Peterson Nowthen Alliance Church

On Thursday, October 23 the Nowthen Alliance Church

PrimeTime event will focus on missionary work. PrimeTime begins at 11:30 a.m. with a potluck

Nowthen Alliance Church PrimeTime speakers Tim and Penny Iverson serving in Taiwan. Submitted Photo

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luncheon in the Koinonia Kafe fellowship hall. Please bring a dish to share. Speakers for the event are Tim and Penny Iverson who have been serving with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Taiwan for the past 23 years. Their current focus is church planting in rural Taiwan in an area where churches and Christians are few. In a township of 30,000, there are only two small churches with a total of perhaps 40 Christians. In this setting, the Iversons are seeking to serve the community and build relationships through volunteer English teaching in public schools, after-school tutorial classes for elementary kids held at the church, and special events geared to showing God’s love to the community. Community is welcome to attend! Nowthen Alliance Church is located at the intersection of Anoka County Roads 22 and 5 in Nowthen. Contact the church office for more information at 763-441-1600.

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Vines for Variety in Your Garden are leaving the plants alone. Oftentimes we’re pondering how to make the garden better next year. One type of plant that may be missing from our garden is the vining plant. Sometimes, a vining plant might be just the ticket to give your garden more interest. A morning glory is a good

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choice for a vining plant. These particular plants are annuals, but they reseed. I received a variegated morning glory from a gardening friend four or five years ago, and by midsummer and every year since, I have a beautiful vine with beautiful flowers. About 11 years ago, I received and planted an

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orange trumpet vine. The drawback on this plant is it can seemingly grow forever. This fall I will need to cut the plant back considerably because it grew to the top of our home and is now growing across the top of our roof. This plant also produces suckers. Suckers can be good news for friends who want this plant for free. I would recommend planting trumpet vines on the side of a silo or a space where it can keep growing. My favorite vines are clematis because there are so many kinds. The trick for clematis is that they like sun and cool feet, don’t neglect watering the plant. Do a little research on them before you make a purchase. Some clematis bloom on old wood, some clematis bloom on new wood and some on old and new wood. The seed heads on

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Every half-way serious gardener I know, conscientiously (or not), evaluates their garden all growing season. They try to determine if the plants in their garden need watering, pruning, splitting or staking. We give a critical eye to our plants to make sure the nasty insects and oh-so-cute wildlife

some clematis are almost as pretty as the flowers. So when you next review your garden and determine you’re missing something— maybe it’s a vine. For more information, visit Isanti County Master Gardeners website at www. isanticountymastergardeners. com, the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763-689 8254. You can also find us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners.

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Anoka County Historical Society happenings Sara Given Volunteer Coordinator, Anoka County Historical Society

Ghosts of Anoka offered through Halloween Explore the Halloween Capital of the World on the Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tour. Join the Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) for history and mystery as you venture through downtown Anoka with your tour guide. Hear the history and unexplained stories of homes and businesses. Tours run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout October and more during Halloween week. See the ACHS website AnokaCountyHistory.org for exact dates and times. Advanced reservations required. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for youth and ACHS members.

WCCO Radio 90th Anniversary Dinner Join the Anoka County Historical Society and WCCO on Wednesday, October 1 for a recognition dinner and program, as we celebrate 90 years of WCCO Radio broadcasts. In 1924, WCCO Radio began broadcasting from its new transmitter site in Coon Rapids and in 1939 activated a 654-foot tower which is still in use today. The program will feature WCCO personalities from the past and present. Proceeds of the event will support the ACHS. Advanced reservations required. Cost: $40 each ($35 ACHS members), $315 Reserved tables of eight.

Civil War lecture series Join the Anoka County Historical Society for the continuation of our popular monthly Civil War lecture series. These lectures focus on a variety of Civil War topics and are free to the public. Michael Murray, Civil War Medicine Will be held on Thursday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. at the Anoka County History Center. Historian Michael Murray, a specialist in Civil War medical history, explores some of the “tried and true” tales about medicine during the Civil War. David Page, Grant’s Experiments Before Vicksburg Will be held on Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. at the Chomonix Golf Course Clubhouse in Lino Lakes. David Page talks about some of the unique ideas General U.S. Grant used to finally take the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1863. Civil War Christmas Will be held on Thursday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. at the Chomonix Golf Course Clubhouse in Lino Lakes. A spirited talk from a woman presented in full 1860s fashion shares stories of Christmas traditions from the era of the Civil War.

Monuments to Life Cemetery Tours Visit three of Anoka County cemeteries on October 7, 9 and 11 and listen to the stories of those who reside in our “silent cities.” They are evening tours, choose one night or all three.

Visit the grave sites of some of the area’s best and least known people. A guide and costumed characters will impart stories, traditions, history and graveyard symbolism resting in our county’s cemeteries. Cemeteries featured this year are: East Bethel Cemetery in East Bethel, Soderville Cemetery in Ham Lake and Oakwood Cemetery in Anoka. Tours begin at 7:00 p.m., rain or shine. Be prepared for walking in low light and standing. Tours last about an hour and advance registration is required. Cost is $8 ($7, ACHS members) per cemetery or $21 ($18, ACHS members) three-tour discount.

Meet local author Roxy Orcutt, aka the Halloween Honey, at the ACHS on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. Orcutt’s new book, History and Hauntings of the Halloween Capital, takes a fun and spooky look at the elements that make up the unique town of Anoka and why the town has been declared “The Halloween Capital of the World.” Copies of the book will be for sale at the event. The event is free and open to the public.

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Author discusses cemeteries and book Explore area cemeteries with Jim Rogers at the ACHS at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16 as he presents his book, Northern Orchards:

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are located atop a Native American burial ground. Event is free and open to the public. The Anoka County Historical Society, organized in 1934, is headquartered in the Anoka County History Center and Library at 2135 Third Ave North in Anoka. For more information on its programs and activities, please visit AnokaCountyHistory.org or call 763-421-0600.

Halloween Honey coming to History Center

Halloween candy isn’t good for your pets—keep it stashed away! Amy Morgan, D.V.M. Lisa Johnson, D.V.M. Kaija Youngner, D.V.M. Dawn Price, D.V.M.

Places Near the Dead. Rogers gives a tour not of death but of living history in his visits to graveyards. His thoughtprovoking collection of essays and poems explore the memory, the meaning of place, and the sacred space. Sites discussed include the Old Pioneer Cemetery on Cedar and Lake in Minneapolis and the Acacia Park Cemetery in Mendota Heights, which

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meet teachers and experience classroom settings and the enthusiasm teachers have for their subject area. Many thanks to the senior student leaders, staff, parents, performers, exhibitors and wonderful 9th graders for making this a successful event!

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St. Francis High School freshmen received a loud and proud highfive greeting from high school staff and senior student leaders. Steve Fetzik, SFHS Community Relations Coordinator

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