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The St. Francis High School Saints boys basketball team celebrate its victory over the Andover Huskies to win the Section 7AAAA championship on March 7. The win over Andover lead to an appearance at the Minnesota State High School League state basketball tournament for the first time since 2000. This year’s team, which included 10 senior players, finished the season with a 24-6 record. Overall, the four levels of boys’ teams finished with 100 wins and 12 losses (Junior Varsity 23-1; Sophomores 20-2; Freshmen Submitted Photo 33-3).
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Saints boys basketball team makes first state tournament appearance since 2000 been one of the better halves of basketball we played all year in terms of our combination of offense and defense.” Four players scored in double figures for the Saints with Johnson and junior Blake Moreno scoring 19 each. Sharpshooters Svihel and senior Bryce Kulsrud chipped in 12 and 10 points respectively. This victory set up a rematch of the Saints loss in the 2013 sections to Andover. The Huskies entered section play as the number two seed with three players returning from the 2013 state tournament team. The Saints came out flying and built a 19-3 lead behind the inside game of Moreno and Johnson. Stellar defense and strong rebounding throughout the first half enabled the Saints to take a 26-12 lead at the halftime break. Andover made several runs at the Saints in the second half but Kulsrud and Austin Carlson made key three-point shots to hold off any Andover run. The Saints never led by less than 10 the entire game and the student chant of “we are going to state” began with 45 seconds to go on the clock. The Section 7AAAA championship was the culmination of years of hard work by the junior and senior classes. Four years ago the boys program had only five wins. Last year the win total grew to 17 and this year the Saints entered the state tournament with a 24-5 record. In the state tournament, the Saints were not seeded and drew Cretin-Derham Hall, who had just knocked off number one ranked Apple Valley in their section final game. The students, parents, fans and pep band were fired up for the first state appearance in 14 years. The Saints led for the majority of the first half before a 14-0 run during the last three minutes of the first half, which gave Cretin a 32-23 halftime lead. The Saints battled back in the second half to get within four points behind three three-pointers by Kulsrud and the inspired play of senior Karl Morrison off the bench. Cretin finished strong and defeated the Saints 69-53. Senior captain Cody Wald said, “We worked hard to get St. Francis High School back in the state tournament. I wish the outcome would have been different, but I’m proud of the season we had. We will always be a state tournament team; nobody can take that away from us.” Head Coach Ryan Hauge added, “The support of our students and community has been outstanding. St. Francis High School was represented well by our team, students and the entire community. I’m proud to be a Saint.”
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The St. Francis High School boys basketball team’s march through Section 7AAAA was anything but FREE easy. The Saints were the number one seed in Section 7AAAA, but they were in 2013 also and came to understand that a number one seed does not guarantee a trip to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) state basketball tournament. Head Coach Ryan Hauge stated, “We had a much more difficult schedule this year with additional games against Hopkins and Shakopee and two games against Buffalo that helped prepare us for the section tournament.” Hopkins, Shakopee and Buffalo all qualified for the state tournament. The Saints began section play with a quarterfinal 77-65 victory over Coon Rapids. Senior Jake Johnson led the Saints with 28 points and Nate Svihel added 16 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the three-point line. In the semifinals, the Saints trailed Blaine 31-25 at half, but roared back to a 68-54 victory. Assistant Coach Matt Norton added, “The second half might have
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Seventh grade social studies teacher, Ted Gehring, was one of 30 teachers from across the nation notified March 14 that he won a Gilder Lehrman Scholarship. Gehring will attend the summer workshop titled “The American Civil War through Material Culture and Historical Landscapes”
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Representative Tom Hackbarth, a District 31B representative for eighteen years, came into our class at St. Francis Middle School to speak regarding the Highway 47 crosswalk. Mr. Gehring, a seventh grade social studies teacher, has been teaching the topic of civics. Each student has to partake in two community civics meetings for this unit. Students have been inquiring about a safer crosswalk so Mr. Gehring asked Hackbarth to visit his classes in person. Hackbarth sits on many committees, such as Ways and Means, which handles money like taxes, looks at and decides where stoplights should be placed based on crash incident reports, environmental and agricultural finance, environment policy and many more. Hackbarth is a very conservative Republican, meaning that he wants less government and less taxes. He is very concerned about the safety of the people he represents, so the Highway 47 crossing concerns him greatly. Hackbarth is very fond of one solution. He thinks having parent volunteers to help kids choose a safe time to cross and be a more noticeable body to stop for, is our best solution as a school and city. Other solutions include stoplights and crossing bridges, but both are very expensive. We learned that if you lower the speed limit, people will most likely go faster based on research. “I don’t feel safe crossing,” said an anonymous student interviewed. Many other students, along with their parents, are concerned about the safety of the crosswalk. “I’ve seen people drive right through the crosswalk when the lights were flashing,” my mom told me when we were discussing why I can’t cross there. Many parents, like mine, fear the danger of their child getting hit there. I think a stoplight would be the best solution, if money wasn’t an issue. The idea of a parent volunteer helping kids cross seems practical. It is scary to cross there; there is a lot of risk.
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Seventh grade student, Ryan Luukkonen of St. Francis Middle School (SFMS), took a polar plunge into frigid waters on Little Elk Lake, Zimmerman, February 15 after raising money for cancer research. A total of $6,500 was raised for the Randy Shaver Community Cancer Foundation and Pedaling for Pennies. Luukkonen raised $670 with the help of SFMS students and staff and $850 in other pledges. More than 60 participants plunged into the lake including Luukkonen and his younger brother, Kyle, from St. Francis Elementary School. Pedaling for Pennies was founded by Jim Rienstra, who is currently bicycling to the tip of South America. Rienstra started in Zimmerman last August on his adventure to raise awareness for cancer research and in honor of his father’s battle with pancreatic
Ryan Luukkonen, a student at St. Francis Middle School, took a polar plunge to help raise money for cancer research. Submitted Photo cancer. Rienstra is in Mexico, middle school by putting up already having biked through posters saying, “The Focus the United States on the trail Learning class that raises of the Pan American Highway. the most money the week He plans to log 15,000 miles of February 3-7 will win a and raise $100,000. All cupcake and Dilly Bar party. donations will be given to the Choose the costume Ryan will Randy Shaver Cancer Research wear while jumping and have Fund. Rienstra is paying for a Skype call with Rienstra.” his entire trip out of pocket Luukkonen said weeks including his bike and the four before the plunge, “I am most saddle bags secured to it. nervous about what they are Luukkonen rallied support going to pick for me to wear.” for his polar plunge at the Jacqueline Davis’s 6th grade class won the contest, raising $103.52. Amie Paulson’s class was a close second by raising $103.36. The two classes shared the prize. Students at SFMS are familiar with Pedaling for • Family owned since 2000 Pennies through fundraisers • Heated & air conditioned building in previous years, having last • No charge to administer medications year walked the track in the spring raising funds for cancer • References available research as Rienstra biked from • Outdoor play areas Minnesota to Alaska. • Multiple pet boarding discount Learn more about Pedaling for Pennies at www. All Boardings Require Reservations Open pedalingforpennies.info 7 Days or friend him on Facebook Per Week! at www.facebook.com/ 6963 207th Avenue NW, Elk River, MN pedalingforpennies.
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St. Francis Middle School St. Francis Middle School 7th grade honors students in Jessica Rowles’ language arts class read to kindergarten students at St. Francis Elementary School on March 7 to culminate Celebrating Reading Month. Submitted Photo
The St. Francis Middle School Adrenaline Show Choir performed at a competition in Hastings February 22. Choir teacher Sandra Manglos said the show was a great experience for the young choir. Adrenaline placed 6th in their competition group. They competed against 9th and 10th graders that have had a couple more years of experience. Adrenaline was the only 8th grade show choir there. These students were able to experience top groups from all over the country and have an understanding of what quality show choirs are all about. Thank you to Lora Ukaegbu for leading the band, all of the band members and Carmel Leasure, Dylan Dykstra and Robert Loahr for their dedication to this performance. Also, thank you to the parents for all of their support in helping these students be successful and have a wonderful experience. Submitted Photo
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Kody’s Closet was started in memory of a teenager named Kody, who overdosed on heroin and passed away after trying it one time. Since he loved to help people and always gave friends shampoo, deodorant and personal care items they were lacking at home, his mom decided to start Kody’s Closet in his memory. Jennifer Semler, who started Kody’s Closet at St. Francis Middle School, found out about the project when she was searching Fox 9 News for an article about the recently formed group, St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness (SFCDA). “Since Kody’s Closet has a relation to drugs, I thought it was a great asset to adopt as a community project,” said Semler. There is a Kody’s Closet at both St. Francis Middle School and St. Francis High School. Boxes are placed in discreet areas for students to take what is needed. Kody’s Closet collects personal care items except items containing alcohol and razors. Cash donations are also accepted. At any time the closet needs to be restocked, SFCDA will gladly step up and furnish what is needed. “Teachers are willing and able to help students with this process. There has been a great response to both of these closets since they have been installed. We take these things for granted, but
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Head teacher Monica Torgerson and assistant teacher Roxanne Hurt are working on finishing their second year of service for Minnesota Reading Corps for the Anoka/Washington Counties Head Start Program. They work with children ages three to five on a variety of literacy skills including picture naming, rhyming, letter naming, alliteration and letter sounds. Minnesota Reading Corps launched in 2003, serving preschool children in four Head Start agencies. The early results showed the program model was effective. The program quickly expanded to serve children age 3 through grade 3 in many locations throughout Minnesota.
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East Bethel Community School celebrated the end to February and I Love to Read month with a week of reading activities. Students brought flashlights to read in the dark, kept a poem in their pocket to read throughout the day, brought a stuffed animal to read to and shared stories with each other. They finished off the week with a schoolwide pajama day, a lunch of fish and an all-school silent reading session. Great stories and stronger school bonds were shared that week with more to come the rest of the year. Cassie Schmoll, EBCS Community Relations Coordinator
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Every George Ferris and set of Wright Brothers in the world started somewhere, but not even George, Wilbur and Orville would have dreamed about how Cassie Schmoll’s East Bethel Community School fifth grade students are honing their simple machines skills. After exploring the lever, wheel and axle and inclined plane to name a few, they showed what they could accomplish with those machines when posed with a problem of trying to get a ball into a bucket. The future engineers manipulated their way through the iPad app, Tinker Box, by twisting, rotating and sequencing simple machines they explored in class. Keep your eyes open around your neighborhoods for the next futuristic Ferris wheel or flying machine; you never can tell what a chilly snowy early spring day can produce. Cassie Schmoll, EBCS Community Relations Coordinator The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
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First graders at Cedar Creek Community School enjoyed reading in the hallways during the all-school DEAR time. DEAR stands for Drop Everything And Read. What a great way to encourage reading! Amy Baar, CCCS 1st Grade Teacher
ISD 15 School Board Chairman David Roberts reads to second grade students during Read All Day at Cedar Creek Community School. Deborah Schmidt, CCCS Teacher
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Fifth graders from Cedar Creek Community School tour the 6th grade wing of the St. Francis Middle School. Submitted Photo
Driver’s Education
@ St. Francis High School
Classroom Education Registration for classroom driver’s education is being accepted for the 2014-14 school year. If you are 15 years of age or approaching 15, you may register to participate in a 30-hour classroom driver’s education course offered during the school day. Fee $110.
Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instruction Six hours of required behind-the-wheel instruction Flexible scheduling State of Minnesota certified instructors Fee $250 Applications available at www.communityed15.com or call 763-213-1640 for more information. Sponsored by ISD 15 Community Education
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Future middle school students tour building
Fifth graders at Cedar Creek Community School were fortunate to have a special science visitor during February and March. Holle Despen, an environmental educator, spent four hours with each 5th grade classroom conducting scientific investigations and discussing various science topics. Students discussed structure and function of living things, investigated states of matter, learned about the sun, moon and earth and discovered the effects of human lifestyles and choices on other living systems. Throughout the four hours, students were actively engaged in hands-on learning and scientific discussions. The 5th graders enjoyed their time in the science lab with Despen immensely. Environmental educator Holle Despen explains the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources to a group of 5th Submitted Photo graders.
Shirley Meyers CCCS 5th grade teacher
On March 13, Cedar Creek Community School 5th graders toured St. Francis Middle School. The 5th graders were excited and listened carefully as current middle school students led them on a tour of the building. Next, the 5th graders were treated to a music presentation performed by the 6th grade band. Finally, the students listened as counselors and the principal shared information about life at the middle school. The 5th graders had time to ask questions and many worries were calmed. The 5th graders are getting ready for the transition to middle school next fall.
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Cedar Creek Community School On the 100th day of school, first graders at Cedar Creek Community School transformed into “super heros” for the day by creating capes with 100 items on them. The students wore the capes all day while doing activities related to the number 100. Amy Baar, CCCS 1st Grade Teacher
Margie Hanson’s 5th grade class at Cedar Creek Community School has been using technology to enhance their STEM learning this year. During their study of simple machines they utilized iPads to watch videos, search for real life examples and study vocabulary. They are shown using the iPad app, Quizlet, which allowed them to further study the unit’s vocabulary. Sandra Benson CCCS Community Relations Coordinator
Amy Baar and Kelly Ogren’s first grade students managed to find a warm enough day in January to snowshoe through the school forest. They enjoyed making tracks as well as looking for tracks from various forest animals.
During the beginning of March, first graders at Cedar Creek Community School learned about six different simple machines. The students then got to use their knowledge to complete six different stations related to the simple machines. Pictured above, students are exploring wheels and axles by racing cars down an inclined plane. Amy Baar CCCS 1st Grade Teacher
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, April 14 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 28 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 The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Amy Baar, CCCS 1st Grade Teacher
First grade students explore with Cuisenaire Rods as an introduction to their next math chapter—Modeling Addition and Subtraction. They worked on manipulating the colors and describe relationships among the rods in terms of addition sentences. Susan Olsen, CCCS First Grade Teacher
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St. Francis Elementary School
School celebrates I Love to Read Month Angie Hylen SFES Community Relations Coordinator
A group of third grade students posed in front of the door to the Media Center, decorated for I Love to Read month. Media Specialist Alice Ballance decorated the door to resemble the book cover of The Trouble With Chickens, the novel read by all St. Francis Elementary School classrooms during the month of February. The One Book, One School program has been enjoyed by SFES for several years and provides a common book for all students to read and discuss. Angie Hylen, SFES Community Relations Coordinator
St. Francis High School Theatre Presents…
February is designated as I Love to Read Month and St. Francis Elementary School students and staff celebrated with a variety of activities throughout the month. Once again, all grade levels participated in the One Book, One School program, with every classroom teacher reading the same book aloud to their students during the month. The Trouble With Chickens, a humorous mystery novel by Doreen Cronin, was chosen because of its appeal to readers of all ages. Students adorned their lockers with paper hearts, listing the books or number of minutes they read during February. Classrooms participated in a number of activities to promote and enjoy reading. Students enjoyed DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time, the school book fair and book bingo. Celebrate Seuss! was the theme of this month’s Family Reading Evening and all the families enjoyed reading Seuss books and eating Cat in the Hat cookies.
Student Updates
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori
April 24, 25, 26 at 7:00 p.m. April 27 at 2:00 p.m. St. Francis High School Performing Arts Center 3325 Bridge Street, St. Francis, MN $8 Adults • $6 Senior Citizens/Students/Children For more information, call 763-213-1527
Produced by Arrangement with MTI, 421 W 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
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Kylie Marie Almendinger of Oak Grove, Dominic Stephen Brostrom of East Bethel, Alexis Ann Dykema of St. Francis and Samantha Anne Wahlstrom of Oak Grove are Anoka-Ramsey Community College students among those named to the Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2013 by earning at least a 3.5 (B+) grade point average while carrying 12 or more credits. Cassandra Roline, daughter of Glenn and Celeste Roline of Anoka, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2013 fall semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Roline is a first-year mathematics major at CSB. To be included on the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits for which honor points (A, B, C, etc.) are awarded.
At the end of the second trimester, St. Francis Elementary School students gathered in the gym to munch on popcorn and enjoy a movie. The movie event was the reward party for all children who met behavior goals for the trimester.
Angie Hylen, SFES Community Relations Coordinator
Second graders in Nicole Anderlie’s class used their ingenuity to create leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day. Above, seven of the students displayed their original designs. Students wrote up a report on their traps explaining the creative process. They typed the reports on the iPads and also created a picture collage of their project which they sent via email to parents. Nicole Anderlie, SFES 2nd Grade Teacher
Andres Tomahawk (11) and Hannah Lindl (9) helped teach a group of students at St. Francis Elementary School how to make dreamcatchers. Students also learned why the dreamcatcher is important in Native American culture. According to Ojibwe legend, good dreams will pass through the center hole of the dreamcatcher to the sleeping person and the bad dreams are trapped in the webs, where they perish in the morning light. Carline Sargent, ISD 15 Multicultural Liaison The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
School Board Highlights School Board Highlights
February 24, 2014
Kathleen Miller Staff writer
All board members present Happening Around the District Melody Panek, Adult Basic Education (ABE) coordinator, introduced staff members Ker Vang Lor and Becky Vevle. Lor, who is the cultural consultant, speaks, reads and writes in four languages. Vevle, the ABE instructor, works with adult students dedicated to achieving their GED. Also present was Karla Guerrero, originally from Monterey, Mexico. Guerrero, an ABE student, was awarded her GED in November 2013. Metro North Adult Basic Education coordinates the graduation ceremony, which will be held June 12 at Anoka High School. The nine school districts that make up Metro North ABE, including Independent School District 15, will celebrate all ABE students, including Guerrero, who have completed their GED or high school diploma program. Liaison Officer Position Update St. Francis Police Sergeant Jake Rehling updated the School Board on the liaison officer position that was approved at the February 10 meeting. Rehling, along with School Board Chairman David Roberts, attended a recent St. Francis City Council meeting. The Council approved the position, which is being advertised. March 6 is the closing date for the posting. Rehling will continue providing updates to the School Board regarding this position. Nutrition Policy/Procedures Interim Superintendent Troy Ferguson reported on the school lunch issue that was recently in the news. ISD 15 was incorrectly listed among other school districts that refuse to serve lunch to students who qualify for reduced price meals and cannot afford the 40-cent meal payment. Current practices were reviewed and one adjustment has been made. No students will be denied a school lunch. The School Board and school administrators will be working on developing a School Board policy regarding school meals and payment procedures. ISD 15 Nutrition Services staff has been very proactive in working with families to address a wide variety of issues. Ferguson’s recommendation is to build upon the successful strategies that Nutrition Services has already developed and continue to make them better for ISD 15 students. Roundabouts in St. Francis Dean Krause, ISD 15 Transportation Supervisor, has been involved in discussions regarding the two proposed roundabouts on Bridge Street in St. Francis. Derek Schmidt, consultant for WSD & Associates and Andrew Witter, assistant Anoka County engineer, presented a follow-up after The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
the open house for the Transportation Improvement Project. The purpose of the project is to improve mobility for pedestrians, vehicles and bicyclists and provide better traffic circulation. Construction will begin spring of 2015. The project received $1.35 million in federal funding. Bridge Street is one of the main crossings over the river. Roundabout traffic would go counterclockwise, slowing traffic, resulting in a reduction of crashes. Change to 2013-14 School Year Calendar Regarding the days that school was canceled due to winter weather, the School Board approved a resolution (7-0) to make the following changes to the 2013-14 school calendar: 1. St. Francis High School graduation will remain as scheduled – Friday, May 30. 2. Students will attend school May 30, June 2-4, with the last day of school being June 4. 3. Staff will report to work June 5 for professional development/training.
School Board Highlights
March, 2014
Kathleen Miller Staff writer
All board members present Proposed Changes at Crossroads School & Vocational Center Keri Neubauer, principal of Crossroads School & Vocational Center (CSVC), provided an overview of changes planned for the 2014-15 school year. With student numbers declining, in large part due to the closing of the female unit at Bar-None, space is available in the building. The Transition 15 (T15) program, currently located in Oak Grove, could be moved to CSVC, which can provide breakfast and lunch, health services and vocational training. Another change would be to create an online program for students in grades 9-12. A team of ISD 15 staff members is currently working through the lengthy application process so the program would be accredited with the Minnesota Department of Education. Space at CSVC would be dedicated to the online program and open to students as a learning lab and resource center. Another proposal is to change the start of the school day for CSVC students. Research shows that sleep-deprived teenagers have insufficient processing and recall, experience deficits in learning and impulse control and exhibit irritability, inattentiveness and impaired motivation. The proposal to the change the start of school from 7:25 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. Many school districts have moved the start time back for high school students. The proposed change at CSVC could serve as a pilot project for the District. Strategic Plan Teresa Arpin, from Transformation System Leadership (TSL), presented information to the School Board about a
strategic plan. A strategic plan helps an organization declare its core purpose and values and designs the means to achieve that purpose. The process is inclusive with broad input from staff and the community. It is consensus-based and accountable for the results. The strategic plan typically is for five years and would be reviewed annually. Another strategic plan vendor, Big River Consulting, will present to the School Board at the March 24 meeting. Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Genesis Employee Benefits Jon Ecker and Sherry Lahti from Wells Fargo Insurance Services along with Rick Allen, Genesis Employee Benefits, reported to the School Board on the roles Wells Fargo and Genesis have with the District. Insurance and employee benefits are a team effort. Wells Fargo, working on behalf of ISD 15 to be compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other insurance services, has staff assigned to follow the progress and changes of the ACA. The District moved from fully funded health insurance to self-funded with Wells Fargo’s assistance. Allen reported that staff FLEX and VEBA accounts with Genesis will remain in place but will be compliant with ACA and other regulations. Representatives are available to meet with the School Board, attend staff meetings and provide any other communication as requested by the District. Other Matters A job posting for a principal at St. Francis High School remains open until March 17. Two interview teams have been formed, one made up of students. Interviews are planned for March 20. Paul Neubauer has been hired as director of Curriculum and Instruction. The School Board approved the resolution 7-0. Following a closed session to discuss negotiation parameters for employee groups whose contracts expired June 30, 2013, a closed session to consider allegations against an employee was on the agenda. Per the individual’s request, the meeting was open. School Board Chairman David Roberts introduced District legal counsel Amy Mace of Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. The School Board had been given the investigation report to review. The opinion provided to the School Board by Mace was that the School Board has grounds to discharge the employee at issue. The action taken is at the School Board’s discretion. Legal counsel was asked to draft a notice of discharge, which was given to the School Board. There were no questions from School Board members and the resolution passed 7-0 to ratify the letter setting forth the discipline. The specific reasons for the discipline and the letter are private data on the employee until final disposition of the disciplinary action.
School Board Perspective Betsy Roed
As we dig ourselves out from what has felt like the longest winter ever, I think back to things that have been accomplished during our winter hibernation. One of the things that I will highlight is the improvement plans for Independent School District 15’s Transportation Department. In every department, there will always be room for improvement. We are always striving to be the best, while utilizing the current resources we have. Recently we have begun piloting a bus patrol program on selected routes. With a constant effort to ensure the safety of our students, we believe this will take some of the added stress off of our drivers. Transportation is a huge part of the students’ day. It bookends their classroom time and is a crucial step in their learning. I have hopes that this pilot can be implemented full-time on all routes beginning next year. In addition, we have people working together on an extensive plan to make the first few days of coming back to school each year run smoother. Several aspects of this plan are cost neutral and can be wonderful additions. With the beginning of every year, there is a sense of newness brought to all. New routes, new drivers and new students. These adjustments in our plan could be the ticket that we need to make our Transportation Department more successful. On top of our future goals of the Transportation Department, we are currently working to make our routes more effective, time wise and cost wise, while getting the maximum production out of our equipment and staff. It’s only been a short period of time, three months to be exact, but I am so happy to be part of a team that works so well together. We can make great things happen. We are in this together.
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 Glover, Director.....................763-221-5341 Amy Kelly, Director..........................763-744-8458 Betsy Roed, Director........................763-434-9570 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org 11
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.communityed15.com
Come Join us at ECFE
Early Childhood Advisory Council
Garage Sale Saturday, April 12 • 9:00 a.m.-noon St. Francis Elementary School
Come get your garage sale season off to a great start! Children’s clothes, footwear, outerwear, toys and baby and children equipment all for sale in one great location. Come support the ISD 15 Early Childhood programs and come away with some great buys.
Questions? Call 763-753-7170.
New sessions beginning NOW! Morning, afternoon and evening classes offered. Age specific and Birth to Kindergarten
Pop in and Play a division of ISD 15 Community Education
What is ECFE? 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 Check out the 2013–14 Learn & Thrive brochure for ECFE parent/child classes. Call 763–753–7170 or visit us online at www.isd15.org to register.
Young children and parents can explore vehicles of many types, shapes and sizes. Remember to dress for the weather as this event will be outdoors. Date: Saturday, May 3 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Place: Lifelong Learning Center This event is FREE but please pre-register and bring a non-perishable food item for the local foodshelf. This event is sponsored by the ISD 15 Early Childhood Advisory Council.
Check out the Place to Go, Things to Do brochure featuring other special events and field trips for families.
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.
Space Camp
Explore the sun, moon and stars through fun learning activities and stories. Dates: Tuesdays, April 8 & 15 Time: 12:45-2:4 5 p.m. Fee: $8 per child
Call Early Childhood Family Education at 763-753-7170 for more information.
Preschool Place 15 Registration for the 2014–15 School Year
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Pop in and do activities, meet other families and build relationships. No pre–registration necessary. Fee: $4 per child; max $12 per family limit of 4 children/adult Dates: Fridays, Now–April 11 Time: 9:15–11:15 a.m. Upcoming Topics April 4 Family and Friends April 11: Camping Out Dates: Tuesdays, Now–April 22 Time: 12:45–3:00 p.m. Upcoming Topics April 1: Pond Life April 8: Messy Fun April 15: Little Investigators April 22: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Baby Playtime
Upcoming ECFE Events
Vehicle Day
Looking for something to do at the last minute? Check out Pop In and Play! and Baby Playtime!
If you have a baby or young toddler and a busy, busy schedule, then this is for you! No need to register ahead of time; come to one, some, or all. We’ll prepare the room and a parent educator will be on hand; you come with your baby or young toddler. Spend one hour a week totally focused on your little one and meet other parents. No child care for older children. Date: Wednesdays, Now–April 30 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Fee: FREE
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
The animals on Farmer Brown’s farm want electric blankets to warm the drafty barn. Learn how the animals use their trusty typewriter as they work to improve their conditions in this musical based on the book by the same title. Date: Friday, April 25 Time: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Fee: $10 per person Location: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, 420 E. Main Street, Anoka. Meet ECFE staff person in front lobby at 10:15 a.m. Deadline: Wednesday, April 16
Register NOW for the best selection of classes Classes offered at Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove • Programming takes place September through May • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available • One, two, three or four times per week • Two hour, two hour-fifteen minute, two-and-a-half hour and two hour-forty-five minute sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for two-year-olds and very young three-year-olds
• Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income • Busing available for all full-year morning and afternoon classes The mission of Preschool Place 15 is to provide a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success and their parents can be partners in learning. For more information on classes and to register visit www.isd15.org/ecfe or call 763-753-7170. The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Community Education
ISD 15 Community Education Rec Department
2014 Summer Camps
Traveling Boys Basketball Skill Development
Girls Basketball Camp
Children and parents visit in the parent education room at the Lifelong Learning Center. Parent education is just one component during ECFE classes. Parents have the opportunity to meet with other parents and gain support, while their children play in the classroom with early childhood staff. Jenny Dupre, ECFE
Games, puzzles and books wanted Donations can be dropped off at the Community Education Office located in St. Francis High School or at Sandhill Center in Bethel. So, while you are doing your spring cleaning, if you come across any games, books or puzzles and you would like to give them away, please think of Sandhill! For more information, please call 763-213-1616.
Chris Spindler-Schlottman Kids Connection/Sandhill Center Supervisor
The Sandhill Center program is organizing a recreational game/card day in the future. Needed are gently used games and puzzles of any size. A new lending library is also in the works. The library will be open to the public. All books are welcome—any age, any reading level.
Kids Connection Before and after school childcare/summer program
KC General Information 763-213-1616 or 763-213-1641
Summer Kids Connection June 9 – August 27 at Cedar Creek Community School Accepting children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6.
Location: Dates: Fee:
St. Francis High School June 16-19 June 23-26 $95 (T-shirt included)
Course: SC-714001 Grades: 7-12 Time: 8:00-10:00 a.m. Course: SC-714002 Grades: 4-6 Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Boys Basketball Camp Basketball camp will focus on the necessary individual skills and team development concepts required to be a successful high school basketball team. Camp will focus on player development teaching the skills of shooting, passing, catching, ball-handling as well as individual and team defense. Course: SC-714003 Grades: 9-12 Location: St. Francis High School Dates: June 9-12 July 7-10 Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Fee: $95 (T-shirt included)
Youth Basketball Competition Camp
Information and registration forms are also available online at www.communityed15.com
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Basketball camp will focus on the necessary individual skills and team development concepts required to be a successful basketball player. Camp will focus on player development teaching the skills of shooting, passing, catching, ball-handling as well as individual and team defense.
Locations Cedar Creek Community School Site 763-753-7160 for East Bethel Community School and Cedar Creek Community School students St. Francis Elementary School Site 763-213-8674 Before School Care Begins at 6:00 a.m. until school starts �������$9/day
This is a competitive basketball camp for youth grades 4-9. It will consist of daily emphasis on fundamentals as well as individual and team competitions. Participants are asked to bring a lunch each day. Camp facilitated by Coach Forbort. Course: SC-714004 Grades: 4-9 Location: St. Francis High School Dates: July 21-25 Awards ceremony at noon on Friday, July 25 Time: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fee: $80 (T-shirt, ribbons and prizes included)
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. ���������������������������������$30/day
Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education
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Student care is available now through June 4, 2014. All children must be preregistered.
Questions? Call 763–213–1823.
This camp is designed for traveling boys basketball players interested in becoming a more skilled basketball player. This camp is designed not as a one week snapshot, but focused on improvement throughout the summer. Camp will focus on player development, teaching the skills of shooting, passing, catching, ball-handling as well as individual and team defense. Camp facilitated by Coach Norton. Course: SC-714005 Grades: 4-8 Location: St. Francis High School Days: Tuesday/Thursday Dates: June 10-July 24 12 sessions Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. Fee: $80 (T-shirt included)
Basketball Shooting Time for Boys & Girls Open to all campers that have registered for summer camp only Course: Location: Days: Dates: Time: Fee:
SC-714006 St. Francis Middle School Tuesday/Thursday June 10-July 10 10:00-11:30 a.m. No fee; open only to campregistered players
Co-Ed Basketball Skills Camp Come and work on your basketball skills with St. Francis High School coaches and players. Skills covered include passing, dribbling, ball handling and more. Lots of fun for beginners—boys and girls! Camp facilitated by Coach Hauge. Course: SC-714007 Grades: K-3 Location: St. Francis High School Dates: June 9-12 Time: 6:15-7:00 p.m. Fee: $35 (T-shirt included)
Co-Ed Basketball Academy Coach Trevor Schneeberger will work with aspiring young basketball players and focus on the physical and mental aspects of the game, developing skills and leadership. Course: SC-714008 Ages: 7 years old and up Location: St. Francis Middle School Dates: June 9-11 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 16-19 12:30-4:30 p.m. June 23-26 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 7-10 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 14-17 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 21-24 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee: $125 (T-shirt included) Note:
Please call Coach Trevor at 213-329-4508 for the time that works best for you.
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ISD 15 Community Education Rec Department
2014 Summer Camps Track & Field Camp
Up & Coming Saints Soccer Camp This camp is for girls entering grades 7, 8 and 9 and is design to prepare players for the high schools’s C and B squad season. The focus will be developing ball skills in small group games. Course: SC-714022 Grades: 7-9 Location: St. Francis High School Soccer Complex Days: Mondays/Wednesdays Dates: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 July 7, 9 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Fee: $50
Super Saints Soccer Camp This camp is designed to prepare girls for the high school varsity/junior varsity season. The focus will be on fitness, ball skills and team concepts. Course: SC-714023 Grades: 10-12 Location: St. Francis High School Soccer Complex Days: Tuesday/Thursday Dates: June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 July 8, 10 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Fee: $50
Wrestling Camp A general overview of folk-style wrestling will be offered. Open to all students who are interested in the sport of wrestling. Location: St. Francis High School Wrestling Room Dates: July 14-19 Fee: $65 (T-shirt included) Course: SC-714024 Grades: K-6 Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Course: SC-714025 Grades: 7-12 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come and learn the fundamentals of track & field including sprint mechanics, how to start, relay exchanges, distance running, running hurdles, long and high jumping, throwing events and much more. Each session will be taught and demonstrated by St. Francis High School coaches and athletes. Some video analysis will be used. Bring running shoes (NO sandals or flip-flops), water bottle and running apparel (shorts and T-shirt). Course: SC-714027 Grades: 2-9 Location: St. Francis High School Track (if inclement weather, camp will be held in the gym) Dates: June 10-11 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $25 (T-shirt included plus free participation in All-Comers Meet June 13
All-Comers Track Meet St. Francis Track Booster Club and ISD 15 Rec Department are sponsoring a track meet for anyone interested in a fun experience and the challenge of competing in a track and field event. Please arrive at 5:00 p.m. to register for events. Intermediate division events include Long jump, Shot Put (modified weight), 50-meter dash, 50-meter hurdles (on grass) and 4 x 100-meter relay. Middle school, high school and open division events include Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, 100-meter dash, 400-meter run, 1600-meter run, 110/100-meter hurdles and relays of 4x100 meters and 4x400 meters. Ribbons to top 5 in each division and gender will be awarded. The order of events will be posted on the day of the meet. Due to time constraints, some divisions may compete at the same time. Location: St. Francis High School Track Date: Thursday, June 12 (if there is inclement weather, there will be no make-up) Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $20 pre-registration (by June 2, T-shirt included) $20 (after June 2, T-shirt NOT included) Free for Youth Track Camp participants Course: SC-714028 Grades: 3 & under)
High School Wrestling Camp
Course: SC-714029 Grades: 4-6
This camp is for high school wrestlers interested in technical development.
Course: SC-714030 Grades: 7-8
Course: SC-714026 Grades: 7-12 Day: Wednesday Dates: June 11-July 30 (no camp July 2) Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: St. Francis High School Wrestling Room Fee: $65
Course: SC-714031 Grades: 9-12
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Course: SC-714032 Open Division: post high school
Tennis Camp
Volleyball Skills Camp
This tennis camp is for boys and girls grades 2-12. Students are divided by skill level. Instructor reserves the right to move participants up/down levels based on skill and/or number in groups.
The purpose of this camp is to help players improve their skills and knowledge of the game of volleyball. This camp is for volleyball players who wish to improve their overall level of play and to have fun.
Location: St. Francis High School Tennis Courts. If it is raining and there is gym space, camp will meet in the back gym at SFHS. Days: Tuesday/Thursday Dates: June 17, 19, (20), 24, 26, (27) July 8, 10, (11), 24, 29, 31 (Friday) may be used as a rain date No camp July 1, 3, 4 Fee: $85 (T-shirt included)
Location: St. Francis High School Dates: July 14-17 Fee: $50 (T-shirt included)
Course: SC-714011 Group A: Beginners (usually grades 2-4) Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Course: SC-714017 Grades: 10-12 Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
For students who are new to tennis or have very limited experience. Introduction to forehand, backhand, volley and serve instruction as well as scoring, rules and game play. Incorporating “Quick Start” tennis components. Course: SC-714012 Group B: Intermediate (usually grades 5-8) Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. For students who are able to have some success with the basic strokes and are beyond the beginner stage. Scoring, rules and game play will be further explored. Incorporating “Quick Start” tennis components. Course: SC-714013 Group C: Advanced (usually Junior Varsity/ Varsity or ready to start these levels) Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. occasionally a Friday For students who are ready to focus more on skills and strategies of singles and doubles play. Should be able to consistently execute the basic shots and maintain a several shot rally to participate at this level. Competitive drills and games will be used. Incorporating match play.
Course: SC-714015 Grades: 3-6 Time: 8:00-9:30 a.m. Course: SC-714016 Grades: 7-9 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
High School Football Team Camp This camp is for high school football players. It will focus on position-specific techniques and scheme implementation. T-shirts handed out in July. Equipment handout for ALL high school players will take place at 1:00 p.m. June 9 and July 28 in the high school locker room. Grades: 9-12 Location: St. Francis High School Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fee: $40 (T-shirt included) Course: SC-714018 Dates: June 9-12 Course: SC-714019 Dates: July 28-31
Youth Football Camp Camp is designed for getting ready to play at the next level. Come prepared to work with varsity coaches on football fundamentals. Location: St. Francis Middle School
Volleyball Team Camp New this summer! Volleyball players in grades 7-12 will work on volleyball game skills. Athletes will focus on playing positional volleyball and running varying offenses. There will also be game-like scrimmages included in this camp. Location: St. Francis High School Grades: 7-12 Course: SC-714014 Days: Tuesday/Thursday Dates: June 3-26, July 8,10 Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Fee: $30
Course: SC-714020 Grades: 7-8 Equipment Handout: Sunday, July 13 6:00-7:00 pm Middle School Football Shed Dates: July 14-15 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $45 (T-shirt included) Course: SC-714021 Grade: 1-6 Equipment Handout: July 14-15 6:00-8:00 pm Middle School Football Shed Dates: July 16-17 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Fee: $40 (T-shirt included)
Please register carefully. Once you have registered, a $10 cancellation fee will be assessed. The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
ISD 15 Community Education Rec Department
2014 Summer Camps High School Strength & Cardio Training Limit 60 participants per session Students undergo a 7-week strength & conditioning program designed to develop and enhance overall athletic ability. Each session will feature two distinct programs. One will focus on strength training and weight room. One will focus on cardiovascular conditioning. The programs will warm-up and cool down together. The strength training and cardiovascular conditioning programs will each last approximately 90 minutes. Each program will continue to develop the explosive strength, agility, speed development and flexibility required to be a successful athlete and a healthy individual. Grades: 9-12 Location: St. Francis High School Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: June 3-July 31 (no sessions June 30-July 4) Fee: $100 (T-shirt included at end of session)
Strength Training Course: Time:
SC-714033 6:30-8:00 a.m.
Course: SC-714034 Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m. Course: SC-714035 Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Cardio Training Course: Time:
SC-714036 6:30-8:00 a.m.
Course: SC-714037 Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m. Course: SC-714038 Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Middle School Summer Strength & Conditioning
Students undergo an 7-week strength and conditioning program designed to develop and enhance overall athletic ability. The program involves strength/explosive training, agility training, plyometrics, speed development and flexibility. Course: SC-714039 Grades: 6-8 Location: St. Francis High School Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: June 9-July 31 (no session June 30-July 7) Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Fee: $100 (T-shirt included at end of session)
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Baseball Camp Camp open to boys interested in developing the fundamentals of baseball. Instruction will focus on hitting, fielding, pitching, catching and running bases. Course: SC-714040 Grades: Boys K-8 Location: St. Francis High School Field Dates: June 9-11 (rain day: June 12) Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Fee: $50 (T-shirt included)
Important information for Parents & Participants The ISD 15 Community Education Rec Department has coordinated with St. Francis High School coaches and community members to offer activities for the summer. • Registration begins Tuesday, April 2 • No family rate or scholarships available for summer camps. • Register online or use the registration form on this page. Visit www.communityed15.com, look in Available Courses and change the program year to 2014-15. • All registrations are due in the Community Ed office (St. Francis High School, 3325 Bridge Street in St. Francis) on the Thursday prior to the start of camp. • If individual sessions do not fill, sessions may be combined or cancelled. • The Rec Department will not call participants before camp starts; if you are registered, you are in the camp. • Grade listed is the grade your child will be entering fall 2014.
EXSpeed Treadmill Program Limit of 60 participants per session Training consists of sprint training one day per week on our high speed treadmill augmented with ground based speed and agility through our strength training class. The program runs for 7 weeks and athletes who complete the training can expect to see an increase in their speed, vertical jump and athletic conditioning. This training is VERY intense and is designed to be physically demanding. Course: SC-714041 Grades: 9-12 Location: St. Francis High School Days: Monday-Thursday Dates: June 3-July 31 (no session June 30-July 4) Fee: $50* *When registering for the EXSpeed program, the student must register for a High School Summer Strength & Conditioning session. The EXSpeed athlete will lift at their designated time three days per week and will run on the treadmill the other day (followed by lifting). Since the Strength & Conditioning program runs four-days, the student will need to lift immediately following their EXSpeed session to complete all four days of lifting for that week. Students interested in challenging themselves and taking their athletic development to another level should sign up for the EXSpeed program. Only high school students enrolled in strength training may sign up for the EXSpeed program. This is a safety rule that follows best practices in speed and strength training. It is recommended that students have a current sports physical on file. Questions? Contact Brent Swaggert 763-213-1746 or Mike Phillips 763-213-1712
• Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring a water bottle and be ready to go at the start of the session! • Camps are held at St. Francis High School unless noted otherwise. • If not registered by the activity deadline, you may attend the activity but will not receive a T-shirt.
Please register carefully. A $10.00 cancellation fee will be assessed.
Questions? Call 763-213-1823 Online registration is now open at www.communityed15.com Or use the registration form below.
Summer 2014 Rec Dept. Registration Student’s name _______________________________________________________________ Course #____________________________________________ Fee: $___________________ Course #____________________________________________ Fee: $___________________ T-shirt size__________________________________ Grade (2014-14)___________________ Parent’s name_________________________________________________________________ Parent’s email address___________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________ Zip___________________ Mom Cell ______________________________ Dad Cell_______________________________ Emergency name & phone number ________________________________________________ Special needs we should know about________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Charge:
MasterCard
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Discover Total charge amount: $___________________
Acct. #____________________________________________ Exp date___________________ Signature____________________________________________________________________ Checks: Make checks payable to Community Ed Total fee enclosed: $_____________________________ Check number___________________
Mail or drop off form to: Rec Department, 3325 Bridge Street, St. Francis, MN 55070 15
Join the Lunch Bunch at the Sandhill Center in the Bethel Cabaret for our monthly catered luncheon featuring top entertainment by popular artists. Make your reservations early as most of our shows sell out ahead of time. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open: 10:40 a.m. Lunch served: 11:00 a.m. Showtime: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $13 For reservations, call 763-213-1641. Reservations can also be made on the Community Education website at www.communityed15.com.
The Sandhill Center is a division of Independent School District 15 Community Education. Its purpose is to provide arts and recreation opportunities for the residents served by the school district.
Red Johnson
Sandhill Center 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005
Tuesday, April 8 Red Johnson, Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Fame recording artist, has pleased audiences for over 50 years with his singing and song writing skills. Traditional Country and Western music with a blend of Bluegrass, Tex-Mex, Cajun, Gospel—Red Johnson covers the realm of real country music.
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.
Community Education Contacts Troy Ferguson, Director................................................................................. 763-753-7041 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 Nancy Wallace, 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 Nancy Wallace, 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
2014 Season Memberships
21250 Yellow Pine Street Oak Grove, Minnesota
Make your
Easter Brunch
reservations with us. Easter Sunday, April 20 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Call 763.753.8383
The perfect place for… Wedding Receptions and Gatherings Banquets and Group Outings Easter and Mother’s Day Brunch For pricing and availability, please contact Jess or Josh at 763-753-8383 or email to events@refugegolfclub.com. 16
Membership With Cart* Individual.....................................$1,499 Couples........................................$2,199 (spouse or significant other, any day)
Senior Individual (60 & Up)............ $1,149 Senior Couple...............................$1,799 (spouse or significant other, any day)
Junior (17 & Under)**....................$199 College (18-22)***.......................$299 * Membership fee includes cart use, does not include tax. ** Weekdays before 8:00 a.m. and weekends and holidays after 2:00 p.m. only with an adult, all season. Does not include cart. *** Weekdays before 10:00 a.m. and weekends and holidays after 2:00 p.m., all season. Does not include cart.
Check our website for special golf rates throughout the season. Want to have fun and compete? Call the golf shop for details on our Men’s, Senior Men’s and Ladies’ golf leagues. Call about our corporate memberships.
Phone: 763-753-8383 Website: www.refugegolfclub.com
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Easter Happenings
Our Saviour’s
Join us for
Easter Brunch
Lutheran Church & Preschool Worship with us on
Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening special Lenten Worship at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 5:00 p.m. • Power Up at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Week
Sunday, April 20 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Call 763-434-4626 for reservations
Spring Golf Leagues forming now!
Hidden Haven Golf Club
20520 NE Polk Street • East Bethel 763-434-4626 Pro Shop 763-434-6867 www.hiddenhavengolfclub.com
Maundy Thursday, April 17 Worship at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 Worship noon at the Chapel in Ham Lake and 7:00 p.m. at the church in East Bethel. Saturday, April 19 • Family Worship at 9:30 a.m. Easter Eggstravaganza for the kids after the service Easter Vigil Worship at 6:00 p.m.
He is Risen!
Easter Sunday, March 31 Worship at 6:30, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. Breakfast is served all morning. 19001 Jackson Street NE • East Bethel For information call 763-434-6117 or visit our website at www.oursaviourslc.org • email to: oslc@oursaviourslc.org
Celebrate Easter With Us! Maundy Thursday
Easter Sunday
Good Friday
Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m. Easter breakfast 8:00-9:00 a.m. Festival worship 9:15 a.m.
Communion Service 7:00 p.m.
Tenebrae Service “Seven last words of Christ from the cross” 7:00 p.m.
ELCA
Reverend Dennis E. and Barbara Glad recently returned from St. Maarten in the Caribbean with a team of 29 United Methodist Volunteers in Mission. The Glads have been coordinating work trips to the Caribbean and Central America for the past 24 years and nearly 900 volunteers have joined them. The team will participate in the morning worship service at St. Francis United Methodist Church Sunday, March 30, 10:30 a.m., followed by a viewing of the trip video and a potluck dinner. All are invited. Submitted Photo
Regular Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church Highway 65 and 237th Avenue NE, East Bethel – Cooper’s Corner
763-434-7146
Spring Fun Fest Sunday, May 18 Dinner – Fun – Games 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!
Reconciliation
April 3, 4, 10, & 11, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 12:30–2:30 p.m. & 3:30–4:15 p.m. Monday, April 14, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday Masses
Saturday, April 12, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove, MN 55011 763.753.2011 • www.st-patricks.org
Weekend Masses Saturday at 5:00 p.m., Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Rosary at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Triduum
For three days we watch, wait and pray.
Holy Thursday, April 17 Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m.• Mass 7:00 p.m. Adoration 8:00–11:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18
Fast and Abstinence Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. • Stations 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy 3:30 p.m. • Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
The Season of Easter
For 50 days we celebrate the Resurrection
Holy Saturday, April 19 Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. • Vigil Mass 8:30 p.m. Easter Masses
Sunday, April 20, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
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Faith Listings Abundant Life Alliance Church 3840 197th Avenue NW Oak Grove • 763-753-0284 www.AbundantLife4U.org Bethel Community Church 23860 Dewey Street NW Bethel • 763-434-9834 www.bethelschurch.org Cedar United Methodist Church 17541 Jefferson Street NE Ham Lake • 763-434-7463 www.cedarumc.org Cross of Hope Lutheran Church 5730-179th Lane NW Ramsey • 763-753-2057 www.crossofhope.net First Baptist Church & Christian School K–12 22940 St. Francis Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1230 www.fbcsaintfrancis.com Living Hope Evangelical Free Church 23038 Rum River Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1718 www.LivingHopeEFC.org
Cracking egg myths in time for Easter Easter eggs are a centerpiece of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure. Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds.
Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over. Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about
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Easter Worship
Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Avenue NW Isanti • 763-444-5315 www.longlakeluth.org
Wednesday Lenten Services Now through April 9 Free Will Dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Worship 6:30-7:15 p.m.
New Life Church 17261 St. Francis Boulevard NW Ramsey • 763-421-0166 www.newlifemn.org
Palm Sunday
April 13 • 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel • 763-434-6117 www.oursaviourslc.org
Maundy Thursday Services April 17 • 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday
St. Francis United Methodist Church 3914 229th Avenue NW St. Francis • 763-753-2273 www.stfrancis-umc.com
April 18 • 7:00 p.m.
Easter Services
April 20 • Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org
Regular Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Faith Formation 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
The Bridge 6443 Norris Lake Road Nowthen • 763-516-5995 www.sfbridge.org 5730 179th Lane NW (Highway 47 and County Road 27) Ramsey, MN 763-753-2057 • www.crossofhope.net
West Bethel United Methodist Church 1233 221st Avenue NE Cedar • 763-434-6451
famil ¼ mile west of Highway 65 on Constance Boulevard, (CR 20/60) 16345 Polk St. NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 763.434.7337 www.foclutheran.org
Regular WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday
Blended Worship Sunday School
8:45 & 10:30 a.m. *8:45 & 10:30 a.m.
* Except the 2nd Sunday of the month, which is Family Worship
Wednesday
Midweek Worship
6:00 p.m.
Sermon Series
“Through the Shepherd’s Eyes: Good Sheep/Bad Sheep”
Maundy Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m. “Thou Prepares a Table Before Me in the Presence of My Enemies”
two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins. Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs. Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetable-based dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should
still be safe for consumption. Kits for blown-out eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs. Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance. Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb Continued Page 19
Easter Worship Services Wednesday Evening Lent Services, March 26, April 2 & 9 Meal Served.................................................5:30 p.m. Worship Service..........................................7:00 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 13 Worship Service..........................................7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April 17 Worship Service..........................................7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 Worship Service..........................................7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 Worship Service...........................6:00 and 9:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast.......................................... 7:00 a.m.
Zion Lutheran Church & School of Crown
Reverend Jacob Dandy, Pastor From Hwy. 47, 5 miles west on Cty Rd. 8 or from Hwy 169 (Zimmerman) 6 miles east on Cty. Rd. 4, then north on County Road 7 one mile The Lutheran Church 763-856-2099 • www.ZionLutheranCrown.com Missouri Synod
Grace & Peace
Good Friday, April 18
10:00 a.m. Children’s Service 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. “The Seven Last Words of the Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World” “In My Place” Music and Drama
Easter Sunday, April 20
7:00 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. “Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me All the Days of My Life: and I will Dwell in the House of the LORD Forever”
17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12 • 9:30 a.m.–Noon 18
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A seafood dish perfect for Lent
From Page 18
Cracking
of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection. Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition. Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a longhandled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814. Myth: A raw egg will stand on end during the spring equinox. Fact: It is believed that because the sun is equidistant from the south and north poles on the spring equinox, special gravitational forces apply on this day. These forces should make it possible to balance an egg on its end only on this day. However, eggs can be balanced at other times of the year. Perhaps instead of hiding eggs for Easter, families may choose to hold egg-balancing competitions. Easter eggs are a lasting tradition and one of the more popular symbols of the holiday. Although many myths surround Easter eggs, the truth is just waiting to be unhatched. Source: MetroCreative Graphics Editorial
Many Christians abstain from eating meat during the Lenten season, a time devoted to fasting and penitence in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness. Practicing Christians typically abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent, indirectly providing an opportunity for them to try new things in the kitchen. Whether you’re abstaining for Lent or you simply want to try something new, consider the following recipe for Seafood Medley With Bell Pepper from Suneeta Vaswani’s Easy Indian Cooking (Robert Rose). Seafood Medley With Bell Pepper Serves 8 Ingredients 8 ounces sea scallops, halved 8 ounces medium shrimp 8 ounces squid, cut into rings 8 ounces skinless fish fillets, such as snapper, cod, catfish, or any other firm white fish, cut into 2-inch pieces
1½ teaspoons salt or to taste, divided 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided 1 teaspoon turmeric, divided 2 tablespoons oil 1½ cups chopped onions 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup chopped tomato 1½ teaspoons chopped, peeled ginger root 1½ teaspoons minced green chiles ½ teaspoon cumin powder 2 cups chopped bell pepper, green or mix of any colors ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice ½ teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, powdered 2 tablespoons slivered, peeled ginger root 3 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped Directions 1. In a bowl, combine scallops, shrimp, squid and fish fillets. Sprinkle ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon cayenne and ½ teaspoon turmeric on top. Toss to coat seafood.
Easter Services
Source: MetroCreative Graphics Editorial 2. In a wide saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, chopped ginger root, chiles, cumin and remaining salt, cayenne and turmeric. Mix well. Cook, stirring once, until slightly soft, 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Add seafood and bell pepper. Mix gently. 4. Cover saucepan and when mixture comes to a boil, uncover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes until scallops and squid are opaque, shrimp are pink and opaque and fish flakes easily with a fork. 5 Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Sprinkle with garam masala and fenugreek powder. Mix gently. Sprinkle with slivered ginger root on top. Cover and allow flavors to blend for 5 minutes. 6. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve hot over rice.
Long Lake Lutheran Church ELCA
Good Friday, April 18 7:00 p.m. Communion Service
Easter Sunday, April 20 “Empty!”
Join us for Lent Services Wednesday, April 2 & 9 – 7:17 p.m. Soup Supper starting at 5:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Regular Worship Schedule 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Saturday, April 12 Nowthen Lions Pancake Breakfast • 8:00-11:00 a.m. Easter Bunny Party • 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday, April 17 – 7:17 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 – 7:17 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 Service – 8:00, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Breakfast served – 8:30-10:00 a.m.
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.
19653 Nowthen Boulevard NW intersection of CR 5 & 22 in Nowthen For more information, call 763-441-1600; visit www.nowthenalliance.org
Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
3921 277th Avenue NW, Isanti, MN 763-444-5315 • www.longlakeluth.org
Palm Sunday, April 13
Worship at 10:30 a.m. with our choir leading the children in as they wave palm branches, Alleluia!
Good Friday, April 18
Carry the cross with us—meet at St. Francis Mall at 6:00 p.m. followed by service at church at 7:00 p.m.
County Roads 5 & 23, Isanti
763-444-4035 • stelizabeth-isanti.org
Sunday, April 13 7:00 pm Penance Service Thursday, April 17 7:00 pm Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8-10 pm Adoration to Follow Friday, April 18 7:00 pm Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Saturday, April 19 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Service Sunday, April 20 9:00 am Easter Mass The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
He is Risen!! Easter Sunday, April 20
Resurrection Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. followed by fellowship time Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
St. Francis United Methodist Church A Community Dedicated to Seeking Christ and Serving Others Pastor Kevin Coder 3914 229th Avenue • St. Francis, MN www.stfrancis-umc.com 763-753-2273
Sunday Schedule Sunday School 9:15 a.m. for 6th grade-adult; 10:30 a.m. preschool-5th grade
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Community & Business Local fitness club part of fastest growing chain in the world Melissa Enzler Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness has topped 2,000,000 members worldwide and has been named Best Place to Work by Minnesota Business Magazine two years in a row. Anytime Fitness, the world’s fastest-growing fitness club chain, has surpassed two additional historic milestones: Anytime Fitness has been named the number one franchise in the world by Entrepreneur magazine and has reached the company’s 2,000,000th member mark. “We’re very proud to belong to a team that has been named the number one franchise in the world
and reached the 2,000,000 member mark in just 12 years since Anytime Fitness opened its first club,” said Melissa Enzler, owner of Anytime Fitness clubs in St. Francis and Zimmerman. “The St. Francis location was one of the first 50 Anytime Fitness clubs in the world and our focus has always been on serving one member at a time. The numbers are meaningless if you’re not actually helping people improve their fitness levels and get more out of life,” said owner and personal trainer Brad Enzler. Approximately 50,000,000 Americans belong to health clubs. That means roughly one out of every 25 health club members in the U.S. belongs to an
Please attend the next Pioneer Days meeting on Thursday, April 24, 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Public Works Building, 4058 St. Francis Boulevard.
Anniversa ry 50 th
Visit www.stfrancischamber.org to volunteer for an event, committee, to work during the Pioneer Days weekend, make a cash donation or to ask where you are needed. Find Pioneer Days, click Volunteer.
Join the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce to help plan and celebrate the St. Francis Pioneer Days 50th Anniversary!
Participate } Register to have a booth in Community Park. } Plan on entering a unit in the Pioneer Days parade. } Brush up your act for the 2nd Annual St. Francis Has Got Talent Show. Forms are available at stfrancischamber.org
Presented by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce www.stfrancischamber.org
St. Francis American Legion
Post 622 3073 Bridge Street • St. Francis • 763-753-4234 Monday-Friday ���11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Daily Lunch Specials
Jim Peterson
Auction
Monday
Happy Hour all day Bucket/Pizza Night Specials
Volunteer
June 6-8, 2014
Anytime Fitness club. “Our clubs are very friendly, non-intimidating and a place where members feel like it’s their club. All fitness levels are welcomed and supported,” said Melissa Enzler. “Helping people overcome obstacles to healthier lives is what we’re all about,” added Brad Enzler. “We do that by providing our members with convenient gyms, great equipment and training but, more importantly, by providing a supportive community that inspires people to do things they never thought possible. When we complete the remodel at the St. Francis location this will ring even more true.”
Tuesday ��������������������5 p.m. until gone Broasted Chicken Basket Wednesday
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Master Gardeners sponsor landscape design basics workshop Lynne Hagen Master Gardener Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County
The University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is sponsoring Sustainable Landscape Design Basics Workshop at Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover, on Saturday, May 3, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This comprehensive workshop is designed to help the do-it-yourselfer who would like to update their landscape and don’t know where to begin, or for those who have a current landscape project in mind and want to get started. By learning the
basic principles of landscape design, mistakes often made by novices and even some professionals alike can be avoided. During this 8-hour workshop, participants will be provided a home property as a case study to learn about the basic principles of good landscape design. Class content includes lecture periods as well as in-class exercises that will allow participants to put pencil to paper and practice the techniques discussed during the workshop. The workshop will focus on principles and theory of sustainable landscape design, site analysis, concept and draft design development and plant selection. Students will also learn how to develop quality
Free Dollars Into Sense Class Rosemary K. Heins Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension
Anoka County Extension Staff and Dollar Works Volunteers will present a free Dollars into Sense class on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Andover and again at 7:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Avenue, Blaine. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class you wish to attend. Classes will cover budgeting and address credit issues, tracking expenses, making a spending plan, goal setting and how to receive additional help.
bed lines, how to choose and mix and match plants based on function and landscape characteristics and how to build flexibility into the design process. Registration information is available at www. anokamastergardeners.org.
Click on Sustainable Landscape Design Basics in the Hot Topic banner at the top of the page or under the Adult Education tab. The cost for this full-day workshop is $125 and includes drawing tools and materials, a class manual, class exercises and
lectures. Bring a bag lunch. Parking is free. For more information, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County at 763-755-1280. Updated class information is available online at www. anokamastergardeners.org
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County working to fix potholes—citizens encouraged to report holes Rhonda Sivarajah Anoka County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman
It’s been a long winter, no doubt. However, the end of winter inevitably signals another challenge in Minnesota: potholes.
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The freezing and thawing of spring gnaws at our roads, exposing every weakness. This year expect it to be even more severe due to the prolonged cold and amassed snow. Potholes occur when the pavement or material beneath it cannot support the weight
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a pavement bubble, which is repeatedly popped by crossing traffic. The result is broken pavement which gives way to a pothole. Until the ground is thawed and dry, any fix is temporary, but Anoka County has all hands on deck to fight the pothole problem. Anoka County is responsible for 1,600 lane miles of roadway. That includes traffic lanes, turn lanes and shoulders. Our Highway Department keeps track of numerous conditions on our highway system including traffic volume, crashes and with regard to potholes, pavement surface condition. Your current Board of Commissioners has made investing in your county roads a priority, knowing your safety is at stake. We’ve increased spending on resurfacing by 400 percent and made
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the switch from short-term asphalt (blacktop) to concrete (whitetop) whenever possible for its long-lasting benefits. We encourage county citizens to tell us where problems are so we can send a crew to fix them. Call 763-862-4200 or report a pothole online at www. anokacounty.us/pothole. A patch may need to be applied several times, but if that’s what it takes, we’ll get it done. Before you know it, we’ll begin construction season. Reconstruction and resurfacing again top Anoka County’s priority list, along with leading the charge to improve U.S. Highway 10 beginning with a new interchange at Armstrong Boulevard in Ramsey. Please be patient and join us in the fight to keep our roads safe. Report potholes to the county and give crews working on the roadway plenty of room to be safe to get the job done.
The fourth annual Nowthen Farmers Market is seeking vendors, volunteers and musicians. The Market is held on Thursdays, 3:00-7:00 p.m. behind Nowthen City Hall.
Call Lynda for more information 612-751-9995.
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at the St. Francis American Legion 3073 Bridge Street, St. Francis Donation $7.00. Tickets at the door. All proceeds will be used for St. Francis High School scholarships. 11:00 a.m. Social 12:00 p.m. Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Fashion Show For more information, please contact Lioness Marolyn Baumann at 763-753-2041 or Lioness Sandi Hanson at 763-753-2848. The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Oak Grove firefighters participate in Arctic Plunge Since 2002, more than $300,000 has been raised to help local fire departments, law enforcement, senior dining and food shelves. Many firefighters from Oak Grove have been participating by getting sponsors and jumping into the water. In 2010, the department became more active and joined in some of the clean-up activities. These activities have allowed the department to become beneficiaries of the monies
Jeaninne Engler Oak Grove Fire Auxiliary
Firefighters from Oak Grove participated in the 12th Annual Arctic Plunge that was held March 1 at Captain’s on Long Lake. The Arctic Plunge was formed after Herb Knutson took a plunge into the frigid waters of Long Lake following the 9/11 attacks. The first plunge was held February 2002, raising $5,500 to benefit the American Red Cross.
raised. Over the years, the monies raised have been used to help purchase grass fire gear for the entire department, equip the duty officer truck with a new topper and roll out tray, purchase four gas meters and other miscellaneous equipment.
The monies raised this year will help offset the cost of a new thermal imaging camera. This is the second camera the department will purchase and it will be going to Station 1, so both fire stations will have updated imaging cameras. This year, six firefighters from Oak Grove took the
plunge: Doug Foss, Steve Pelton, Sandy Perala, Matt Powers, Todd Torson and Andy Winiecki. Oak Grove Auxiliary member Becky Winicki and Tim Perala, spouse of Sandy Perala, also took the plunge.
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It was a crisp minus 2 degrees on March 1 when the 12th annual Arctic Plunge was hosted on Long Lake. Thirty-one teams raised money for the event, such as the Oak Grove Fire Department (pictured), with proceeds going to a variety of local organizations. Photo Courtesy Isanti County News
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Candidates sought for East Bethel Scholarship Pageant Shari A. Orr East Bethel Scholarship Pageant
The time of year has come again and the East Bethel Scholarship Pageant is looking for young women of the community to participate in our program. We are a non-profit organization that provides young women and girls the opportunity to participate in community service and to be goodwill ambassadors for East Bethel
and surrounding communities. We are excited to be accepting applications for young women ages 16-22. Ladies chosen will travel throughout the state of Minnesota, receive an educational scholarship and learn valuable skills such as public speaking and interviewing. Miss East Bethel will have the opportunity to participate in the Queen of the Lakes program in July, which is part of the Minneapolis
Volunteer Opportunities Isanti County Fair is looking for volunteers Cambridge, MN • July 23-27, 2014 to help on various Visit our web site committees… parade, www.isanticountyfair.com or call entertainment, kids day, 763-639-6853. Be a part of a great grandstand, bandshell, etc. celebration July 23-27!
Aquatennial. We are also looking for candidates for our Junior Princess and Little Miss programs. Candidates for Junior Princess should be between the ages of 11-13 by July 1. For Little Miss candidates, girls should be between the ages of 6-8 by July 1. Selected girls will travel with the older girls and receive a savings bond. Pageant rehearsals will be during June and July. Candidate events include an ice cream social, car wash and traveling with our current ambassadors to a coronation and parade in Isanti. The pageant will be held July 19 in conjunction with East Bethel Booster Days. All candidates will be in the Booster Days parade. Following the coronation of the new ambassadors, the first appearance will be at the
Firemen’s Dance. To be eligible, candidates must attend Independent School District 15, St. Francis, the Forest Lake School District or Andover schools. If you are interested in
having a fun summer of traveling and meeting new people while representing East Bethel, visit www. eastbethelroyaly.org, email eastbethelroyalty@hotmail.com or call Shari at 763-360-0133.
The East Bethel Scholarship Pageant is looking for young women to represent the city in events across the region. Pictured are the 201314 East Bethel royalty. SUBMITTED PHOTO See me at the St. Francis Expo, April 26 at St. Francis High School
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Spring Recycling Help reduce phosphorus levels Barb Held City of St. Francis
The City of St. Francis needs your help to reduce Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) phosphorus. Minnesota’s waters must be clean and healthy to sustain suitable water for aquatic life, as well as for municipal and recreational use. Although phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant growth, excess phosphorus can speed up the aging process of lakes and streams by overstimulating algae growth. Algae blooms are unsightly and create high biochemical oxygen demand. As the algae decompose, this uses up available oxygen supplies, sometimes threatening the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms. The majority of phosphorus loading comes from non-point sources during high rainfall periods causing significant runoff from agricultural lands, as well as residential lawns that have been fertilized. During these high flow periods, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) monitoring data has documented that only 10 percent of total phosphorus comes from point sources. But during low flow or low rainfall conditions, point sources
contribute as much as 64 percent of total phosphorus to the river basin. These point sources include wastewater treatment plants and industrial dischargers. Industrial sources of phosphorus include food processing, cleaning operations, car/truck washing facilities, food processing plants, metal finishing facilities, municipal water treatment plants, nursing homes, restaurants, schools and other institutions. As public wastewater treatment facilities receive more stringent phosphorus effluent limits from the MPCA, they are turning to their commercial and industrial users and asking them to reduce the volume of phosphorus in their wastewater. To do so, it is important that you first identify and then reduce sources of phosphorus in your facility. This can help limit the amount of phosphorus you are discharging to your local wastewater treatment facility. In turn, this can help the WWTF minimize the cost and amount of chemicals needed to treat the phosphorus before discharging to Minnesota’s lakes and streams. For more information visit www.knowtheflow.us.
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East Bethel Ice Arena 20675 Hwy 65 NE, East Bethel Saturday, April 26 • 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This location will be accepting ALL listed recyclable items.
Coon Lake Beach Community center 182 Forest Road, East Bethel Saturday, May 3 • 8:00 a.m.-Noon
This location will only accept batteries, non-recyclables and scrap metal. NO appliances, electronics or furniture, please.
Representatives reserve the right to refuse items.
These events are sponsored by the City of East Bethel and Cedar/East Bethel Lions and Lioness. Funded by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE Funds. The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Isanti County Equipment 763-444-8873 Suburban Lawn Center 763-755-2347 Scharber & Sons 763-428-4107 Scharber & Sons 952-473-5634 Weekend Freedom 952-890-9242
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Items Collected for FREE • Scrap metal (Freimuth Enterprises) • Computer hard drives/disk drives, cables, circuit boards • Used bicycles • Used oil and oil filters (East Side Oil) • Ink jet cartridges, cell phones and rechargeable batteries (East Bethel Royalty) • Used fishing poles and reels for Fishing for Life • Automotive batteries, used eyeglasses/ hearing aids, laser cartridges and food shelf donations (Cedar/East Bethel Lions/Lionesses) Bulbs Fluorescent bulbs (4' and up)................... $1 HIDS bulbs................................................. $2 Tires Tires............................................................. $5 Semi Tires.................................................$10 East Bethel Cub Scouts #521 will be collecting worn and torn flags for proper disposal. 25
Fundraisers, Benefits, Events City of East Bethel Pet Clinic will be held Saturday, April 5, 9:00 a.m.-noon at East Bethel Ice Arena. Fees for dog and cat vaccinations and tests. Free East Bethel dog licenses are available with proof of rabies vaccination. The City of East Bethel and East Bethel Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Sunrise Business Breakfast Thursday, April 10 at Route 65 Pub and Grub, 18407 Highway 65 NE, 8:00-9:00 a.m. A breakfast buffet will be available for $7.50, payable at the door. RSVP by April 2 to 763-367-7840 or karen.white@ci.east-bethel.mn.us. For further information please contact Colleen Winter at 763-367-7855. The 3rd Annual Cedar East Bethel Lions and Lioness craft and garage sale will be held May 2-3 at East Bethel Ice Arena. Spaces are available for rent for a cost of $10. You must provide your own table. To reserve your space and for more details call Jim Kappelhoff at 763-434-6599. All profits support needs in the community. The City of Nowthen Spring Clean-Up Day will be held Saturday, May 3, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Nowthen Recycling Center, 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW. Dropoff assistance is available the first Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m.-noon. For more information contact City Hall at 763-441-1347.
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Warm weather hours at county hazardous waste facility begin April 1 Martha Weaver Anoka County Public Information Manager
The Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will switch to warm weather hours of operation beginning April 1 and running through October 31, 2014. Warm weather hours are Wednesday 2:00-8:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The facility will be closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The household hazardous waste facility is located at 3230 101st Avenue NE in Blaine, off Radisson Road. Household hazardous wastes that are accepted include acids, aerosol cans with product remaining, drain cleaner, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, liquid paint, liquid mercury, mercury thermometers, motor oil, oven cleaner, paint stripper, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, stains, varnishes and wood preservatives. Residents dropping materials off at the site must provide proof of county residency, such as a driver’s license. The facility accepts household hazardous waste from residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties. Businesses, organizations and schools may not bring hazardous waste to the facility. Wastes that are not accepted include ammunition, appliances, batteries, dried paint, electronics, empty containers, medical wastes, radioactive wastes, railroad ties and tires. For disposal options for unacceptable materials, call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management, 763-323-5730. For more information or directions to the site, call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management at 763-323-5730 or visit AnokaCounty.us/recycle.
St. Francis Spring Recycling Day • Saturday, May 3 WHEN: Saturday, May 3 NEW TIME: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. HOURS LOCATION: Public Works Facility 4020 St. Francis Boulevard Corner of 227th Avenue and St. Francis Boulevard The following items will be accepted at NO CHARGE BATTERIES: Automotive batteries accepted by Knights of Columbus SCRAP METAL: Rubber, plastic, glass and wood parts must be removed from the item. Fuel tanks and crank cases must be drained. SHREDDING: Shredding will be offered this day FREE of charge by Eco Shred MN. Only shred paper with personal data such as social security numbers, charge account numbers and customer numbers. No need to remove staples or paperclips from documents. Do NOT place shredded paper in plastic bags. LEAVES: We are accepting leaves this day. All debris found with leaves will be rejected. Due to state laws, leaves cannot be burned or buried. Leaves will be accepted in compostable bags or dumped directly into bag. The following items will be accepted for a CHARGE APPLIANCES: JR’s Advanced Recyclers accepting the following items for a recycling fee of $5 per item: refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens, residential furnaces, hot water heaters, dehumidifiers, trash compactors, garbage disposals, air compressors, BBQ grills, generators, chain saws, push lawn mowers, leaf blowers, pressure washers, snow blowers, roto tillers, weed whips. 26
FURNITURE WITH SPRINGS: ACE Solid Waste will accept couches, chairs, recliners, hide-a-beds or other items with springs for a disposal fee of $15 per item. We will be accepting mattresses and box springs for a disposal fee of $35 per item and a recycling fee of $13. CURBSIDE PICKUP FOR APPLIANCES: Sign up at City Hall for service. The City will pick up your appliances at the curb on April 30 and May 1. The cost is $20 per appliance. Prepayment is required at City Hall. Appliances must be brought by noon on May 1. If you have questions regarding this, please call City Hall at 763-753-2630, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CURBSIDE PICK UP FOR BRUSH: North Metro Tree Service Inc. will pick up brush at the curb in the water and sewer district on April 28 and 29. The brush must be piled with the cut ends toward the street. Branches cannot be more than 4" in diameter and 8' in length. Only piles 3' high and 4' wide will be taken. If you exceed this limit, please call City Hall at 763-753-2630. Piles must be brought to curb by noon, April 29. Please sign up at City Hall. WASTE ITEMS: (for St. Francis residents only): The City will be accepting household waste at a cost of $25 per load. A load is any amount equal to or less than a level pickup box or equivalent sized trailer. Oversized trucks or trailers will be charged extra. Household waste includes such items as: old carpet, broken toys, plastics and general trash. These items fall under the same restrictions as your local refuse hauler.
ELECTRONICS: E-Cycling Solutions will accept: Computer towers (CPU)......................Free Notebook computers............................Free Computer monitors............................... $10 Televisions 22" and smaller.................. $10 Televisions 23" to 32"........................... $20 Televisions larger than 32".................... $35 Home and small office all-in-one printers & faxes.................... $10 Computer keyboards, speakers, home phones, wires, cords, cables, cell phones............................................... FREE Electric motors.................................. FREE Small printers, scanners, fax machines, typewriters, VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, stereo components, boom boxes............................................ $5 Household batteries for a small fee Fluorescent bulbs: Straight four-foot and under........... $.50 ea. Over four-feet.................................... $1 ea. Round, U-tube, plug-in..................... $1 ea. Screw in (CFL)................................. $2 ea. HID lamps......................................... $4 ea. Pay E-Cycling Solutions directly. TIRES: Lehne’s Tire Service will be accepting tires at the following prices for each tire: Truck, flotation type, front.................... $20 Small tractor tires.................................. $25 Medium tractor tires.............................. $35 Large tractor tires.................................. $45 Passenger and light truck on wheel or off....................................$4 Truck 19.5 wheel diameter......................$6 Semi-truck type, off wheel.................... $10 Semi-truck type, on wheel....................$15 Prices will be determined by the attendant.
NO HAZARDOUS WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Hazardous waste includes such items as oil filters, herbicides, pesticides, paints, solvents, fuel and any undefined liquids, powders or solids. The containers these items are stored in are considered hazardous waste as well. For hazardous waste drop-off sites or further information, please call Anoka County at 763-323-5730. Bicycles: Used bikes will be collected for free by Express Bikes. Recycle Items: Items that are accepted by your curbside recycling vendor will also be accepted during this event. Hydrant Flushing City hydrant flushing will be done the week of May 5. Annual Pet Clinic This is offered as an opportunity for residents of St. Francis and surrounding communities to vaccinate their pets. Once again, veterinarian Dr. Stanley Fagerness will be here to offer a variety of vaccinations for your cats and dogs for a fee. Any dog six (6) months of age or older must have a city dog license. Saturday, May 3 9:00 a.m.-Noon St. Francis Fire Station 3740 Bridge Street NW
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Greetings From The Capitol
Tom Hackbarth State rep. District 31B
A closer look at economic forecast and more The Office of Minnesota Management and Budget recently released a new state economic forecast. It shows a $1.2 billion surplus for fiscal year 2014-15 and a $2.6 billion surplus for 2016-17. This continues a trend of positive reports and Minnesota’s economy has not faced a shortfall projection since February 2011. That was the year we had to erase a $5 billion shortfall while setting up a new budget. We accomplished that, enacted fiscally responsible improvements and have enjoyed an improving bottom line ever since. The big question now is how we respond to this surplus. I believe the budget surplus belongs to Minnesotans–not to government. A Give it Back Act was announced as a package that would put those dollars back in the hands of the hardworking citizens who were overtaxed in the first place. To that point, our taxes and fees were increased by around $2.5 billion last year. That is twice the amount of our surplus and it means government took $1.2 billion more than it needed under the current budget. A surplus beats a shortfall, but we should not be doing cartwheels over the fact Minnesotans overpaid to that degree. Proposals to eliminate some of the tax increases enacted last year have been discussed. Three of them–on equipment repair, warehousing and telecommunications–are gaining bipartisan support for elimination. The topic of a new $90 million senate complex, including an office building and adjacent parking ramp, also is causing conversation throughout the state. A commitment to build this facility passed into law by unconventional means, tucked into the omnibus tax bill last year late in the process without receiving a single hearing in the House. This lack of transparency has rightly upset some people. Blueprints also have struck a nerve with citizens by including extras such as a reflecting pool and workout
facility. Another source of irritation is plans for the building to include only enough office space to house 44 of the 67 senators. I oppose constructing this building. An interesting aspect of this Senate facility is that it passed the House, but has been placed on the back burner in the Senate. A lot of twists and turns can take place between now and when the session is set to finish in late May but, as of deadline time for this column, it appeared this project was being held back for use as a negotiating chip toward the end. This project could come into play during discussion of a bonding bill which, coincidentally, is where the Senate building should by all rights have been considered in the first place. The problem for those who wanted the Senate building to be approved is that it was unlikely to gain support from a super-majority as necessary for passage in a bonding bill. Supporters avoided that by placing a commitment to build in the tax bill, which required a simple majority to pass.
All four Village Bank locations were drop-off sites for the first annual Gift of Warmth, where more than 100 jackets, scarves, gloves and hats were donated to local churches and foodshelves. (Left) Bridget Robinson and Kelley VanTassel of Village Bank present Pastor Dan Nordin of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church with a donation. (Right) Shana Schmitz of North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf (NACE) accepts a donation. Submitted Photo
Northtown Library closed for renovations Marlene Moulton Janssen Anoka County Library
Northtown Library is closed for improvements and renovations until late June. As Anoka County Library prepares for the future needs of residents, library buildings are being adapted for greater flexibility. When Northtown Library reopens, it will offer a drive-through book return, a larger children’s room, a teen room, more computers, more conference rooms, accessible
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restrooms and a more flexible floor plan. The project is funded in part by a Public Library Accessibility and Improvement Grant through the Minnesota Department of Education. During the closed period, all seven of the other Anoka County libraries will remain open and continue to offer a
full range of storytimes and programs. Additionally, Rum River Library will be open Sundays, 1:00-5:00 p.m. now through May 18. To find floor plans and answers to frequently asked questions, visit anokacountylibrary.org/ renovation.
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break down. We had a vehicle in the shop recently where the owner neglected to replace the timing belt when needed. Now it needs not only a timing belt, but also the engine head needs to be removed and repaired. I received a photo from a friend in the biz of an engine that was all sludged up. The reason—lack of proper oil changes. With less than 100,000 miles, it needs major work. I have spoken about maintenance for years; some people get it and some do not. One of my biggest concerns is the lack of the basics. Each vehicle comes with an owner’s manual and we in Minnesota have some of the harshest driving conditions anywhere. We have severe cold (our recent Polar Vortex), extremely, rough roads, i.e. potholes, we have dusty conditions, extreme heat, sun deterioration and I could go on. In most maintenance schedules there is a regular schedule and the severe schedule. We need to follow the severe. And in some cases, as with commercial use, extra maintenance
Again this year I attended the Twin Cities Auto Show. It is always a fun time. I usually go with a couple of my sons, which makes it even more fun. We browse around and look at what is new and, of course, what is the most expensive. I am not sure if it was the most expensive car at the show, but I did see one exotic sports car for over $192,000. I am not sure why it cost that much or why someone needs that, but I guess they must sell them to someone. It seems to me that in some cases the car you drive is more about ego than transportation. I was kind of astonished at how similar many of the vehicles in the same class look. In my day we used to be able to tell a car’s make, model and even what year it was from a distance. Vehicles have indeed changed. However, as they change, many things stay the same. They are still mechanical machines that, if ignored, will and do
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may need to be done. I remember a few winters ago we towed in a pick-up truck with a complaint that it would not move. The owner said that he parked it outside a few days and now since the temperature had gotten cold, it would start, go into gear but would not move. We even had to use the tow truck to get it into the shop. We raised it up to find that the rear differential had locked up, not letting the tires turn. We removed the rear end inspection cover only to find that water had gotten into the differential and frozen solid. We let it thaw out, cleaned it out and installed the cover with new lubricant. We found out that the driver was an avid fisherman in the summer and almost every weekend he would fish, requiring him to pull his boat in and out of the lake. He told us that he had never changed the differential fluid before. Obviously water got in from the differential vent and had frozen, locking up the wheels. I can name numerous examples of where lack of the basic maintenance has caused people significant grief and expense. My advice is to first read your owner’s manual. If you are unsure if something needs to be done, check your records. If you don’t have your records, most shops these days have them stored in their computer. It is kind of like your medical records for your car. If you are uncertain of what has been done or have gone to numerous places, it may be best to take it in and have a comprehensive vehicle
inspection, just like a complete physical exam you have annually with your doctor. Again, I recommend finding a shop where you are comfortable and do most of your service and repairs at the same place. That way you get to know them and they get to know you and your vehicle. A good shop will be loyal to you, if you are to them. Each party has a vested interest in doing their best and keeping the relationship positive. Perhaps it is human nature, but people are loyal to those who are loyal to them and can be indifferent to those who are indifferent to them. I hate when that happens.
April PrimeTime Ministry showing movie Helen Peterson Nowthen Alliance Church
The community is invited to Nowthen Alliance Church’s PrimeTime Ministry, Thursday, April 17, 12:30 p.m., for a showing of the movie October Baby. A college freshman’s world is rocked when she learns she is the adopted survivor of an attempted foeticide. Bring finger foods to share. Popcorn and beverages provided. Nowthen Alliance Church is located at 19653 Nowthen Boulevard in Nowthen, at the intersection of Anoka County Roads 5 and 22. For more information call the Church office 763 441-1600 or Helen 763-753-1267.
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John Lucier of St. Francis Foods (standing, left) is presented the Helen Keller Sight Award from St. Francis Lions members Rex Larson and Kevin Schuldt March 4. The award is given by the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank to honor those who have distinguished themselves on behalf of sight. The grocery store also held an appreciation lunch to thank customers for their patronage for the past 20 plus years, as the store closed its doors.
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7th annual St. Francis Area Business & Community Expo set for April 26 Janice Audette St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce
The 2014 St. Francis Area Business & Community Expo will be held Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis High School. This is a great opportunity to visit with local businesses, plan for home improvements or try services and products. You could be the grand prize winner of $500 in Chamber Cash, redeemable at participating St. Francis Area Chamber businesses. More prizes include: Grand Casino one night stay, Grand Slam certificates, Andover Cinema movie passes, East Bethel Theatres movie passes,
Bunker Beach Water Park passes and many more prizes from local businesses. Admission is free, but donations to the North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf and Clothing Closet are encouraged. The Wellness Van will be offering free health screenings. Ice cream treats from Dairy Queen and pizza from Casey’s will be available in the food court and parked outside will be a St. Francis squad car and fire truck to view. Bring the whole family to this fun-filled event— there will be something for everyone. Vendors may still sign up before April 14 at www. stfrancischamber.org.
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have accumulated about $106,000, assuming you were in the 25 percent federal tax bracket. Now, suppose you put that same $200 per month in a tax-deferred investment that hypothetically earned 7 percent a year. At the end of 30 years, you would end up with about $243,000. (Keep in mind that you would have to pay taxes on withdrawals. Hypotheticals do not include any transaction costs or fees.) This enormous disparity between the amounts accumulated in the two accounts clearly shows the difference between saving and investing. Still, you might be thinking that investing is risky, while savings accounts carry much less risk. And it is certainly true that investing does involve risk—investments can lose value and there’s no guarantee that losses will be recovered. Nonetheless, if you put all your money in savings, you’re actually incurring an even bigger risk—the risk of not achieving your financial goals. In fact, a low-rate savings account might not even keep up with inflation, which means that, over time, you will lose purchasing power. Ultimately, the question isn’t whether you should save or invest—you need to do both. But you do need to decide how much of your financial resources to devote toward savings and how much toward investments. By paying close attention to your cash flow, you should be able to get a good idea of the best savings and investment mix for your particular situation. For example, if you find yourself constantly dipping into your long-term investments to pay for shortterm needs, you probably don’t have enough money in savings. On the other hand, if you consistently find yourself with large sums in your savings account even after you’ve paid all your bills, you might be sitting on too much cash, which means you should consider moving some of this money into investments with growth potential. Saving and investing—that’s a winning combination. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Sports & Outdoors St. Francis High School dancers selected to all-state team Jeff Fink Megan Tabako St. Francis High school
St. Francis High School senior Kailey Meyer and junior Courtney Medenwaldt were named to the Minnesota All-State Kick Dance Team, which is selected by the Minnesota Association of Dance Teams (MADT). Each MADT team is allowed to nominate two girls per style— jazz or kick. Schools submit a video of each girl competing and from there a selection committee decides if the dancer performs at or above the standard of MADT. Meyer was a captain the past two years for the St.
Francis High School Dance Team and Medenwaldt has been named captain for the 2014-15 season. “Our coaching staff decided to nominate senior captain Kailey Meyer and junior Courtney Medenwaldt because we feel they represent what we expect from members of the St. Francis High School Dance Team. We wanted members who were not only talented but wellrounded athletes. They both are exemplary students and leaders and have incredible work ethic and positive attitudes. Both athletes have received multiple awards voted on by their teammates,” said Head Coach Megan
St. Francis track & field teams ready for 2014 Change and challenge ahead for Fighting Saints Andy Forbort Head Track & Field Coach St. Francis High School
The 2013 track & field season was filled with many successes. Both girls and boys teams placed third in the North Suburban Conference meet while a large number of the student-athletes earned all-conference or all-conference honorable mention honors. The teams will look to continue that same success this season competing in the Mississippi 8 Conference. The new conference will provide some outstanding competition from conference schools. It will also provide opportunities for our teams to compete indoors early in the season. With St. Michael Albertville and Monticello having indoor facilities, we have scheduled an early season meet at STMA. The Saints will also be hosting two meets this spring; the first April 17 and the second May 17. This spring there will be many outstanding studentathletes serving as captain for the teams. Captains for 2014 include Jessica Justin, Maria Zutz, Becca O’Hotto, Rachel Hermanson, Grant Olsen, Jake
Tabako. Both dancers performed at the Minnesota All-State Kick Dance Team held at Wayzata High School March 15. “It was a really good experience and a wonderful opportunity to perform a kick routine one last time,” said Meyer. Medenwaldt added, “I’m proud to be nominated and represent St. Francis High School in the all-state kick performance. Kailey Meyer is a great leader and an outstanding teammate. It was fun to perform with her.” Kailey and Courtney are the first dancers from St. Francis High School to be selected to the All-State Kick team.
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Snelling, Mitchell Greene and Ajay Breen. Also returning this spring is junior John Santiago who set the school record in the 300M hurdles last season while placing fourth at the Minnesota State High School League state meet and freshmen Emma Street and Taylor Karasch who were members on the state qualifying 4x100M relay team. The track & field teams also welcome two new coaches to the program. Brittney Moffatt, a St. Francis alum, will join the staff as the distance coach and Patrick Coffee, a teacher at Anoka High School, joins the staff as the new pole vault coach after spending the past few years coaching at Milaca High School.
Samantha Rivard, is a former cross country and track & field athlete at St. Francis High School. She competed at the state meet in both sports and had a successful career, but over the last couple of years has dedicated herself to the sport of running. Her dedicated and commitment is resulting in outstanding individual success in this, her freshman year, at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She was an All-American this fall in cross country and recently won the Division II National Championship in the mile run with a time of 4:50.3. She is one of a large number of St. Francis graduates competing in track and field at the collegiate level.
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4-H Clover Dash run set for April 26 Kim Ferguson 4-H Volunteer
Anoka County 4-H is hosting its 4th Annual 4-H Clover Dash on Saturday, April 26 starting at 9:00 a.m. There will be a 5K Fun Run/Walk and 2 Mile Walk. Gather your family, friends and co-workers for a funfilled morning to help support Anoka County 4-H youth. All proceeds from this fundraiser will support Anoka County 4-H Youth Development programs and scholarships. This event will not only raise funds for our program, but will feature and celebrate the 4-H health project of making healthy lifestyle choices. This event will take place in the beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park in Andover. Race route will wind through the scenic park on paved trails. This event is for everyone: runners, walkers, youth and adults. There will be medals for the top three men and women along with a fabulous random prize drawing for everyone. More information and online registration is available at midwestevents.com. If you have questions or if your company would like to be a sponsor for this event, contact Kim Ferguson at 763-767-2874 or fergu029@umn.edu.
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Celebrate healthy living at the Anoka County Senior Expo Martha Weaver Anoka County
Celebrate healthy living with seniors from throughout the north metro at the Anoka County Senior Expo! The 16th annual Senior Expo is being held Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, at Lord of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard in Ramsey. “The expo is a great resource for families,” said Anoka County Board of Commissioners Chair Rhonda Sivarajah. “We encourage seniors and their families to take advantage of this one-stopshop for information about healthy activities and options, protection against fraud and abuse and opportunities in the community.” Attending seniors and their families can enjoy a free pancake breakfast and take advantage of blood pressure checks, minimassages and entertainment, as well as finding out about the health directives and resources provided to them by Anoka County and related community organizations. The expo has attracted more than 5,000 seniors and family members since its inception. The Anoka County Senior Expo is sponsored by the Elder/ Vulnerable Adult Action Team, a subcommittee of the Alliance for a Violence Free Anoka County and Anoka County Human Services.
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All 7th grade students at St. Francis Middle School went tubing at Wild Mountain on February 26 for some physical activity at the end of second trimester. Students had a great time in the cold Minnesota weather! Money for the trip was raised by students from selling magazines in the fall. Jessica Rowles, SFMS
Shirley Meyers’ Cedar Creek Community School 5th grades students enjoyed an afternoon of snowshoeing March 14. The class had been waiting all winter for a nice afternoon to explore the area around the school forest and pond. Shirley Meyers, CCCS
Classmates help Cody Cheney get free after he got stuck during the class snowshoeing adventure March 14 at Cedar Creek Community School. Shirley Meyers, CCCS
The Minnesota Timberwolves Starting 5 Read to Achieve program promotes reading and challenges students of all ages to read 500 pages between November and January. Over 100 East Bethel Community School students met the challenge by reading a total of 67,044 pages and earning a prize package from the Timberwolves. Great Job EBCS! Jamie Studnicka, EBCS
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Student’s in Jessica Rowles’ language arts classes had Sandy Reitsma’s sled dog team from Big Lake visit St. Francis Middle School February 4, culminating the reading of Woodsong, a novel by Gary Paulsen about the Alaskan Iditarod Race. “The Reitsma’s have always been generous in volunteering their time to help make the book’s characters come alive for students,” said Rowles. Jessica Rowles, SFMS The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
High school SkillsUSA Is the Eastern Wolf a real species? hosts 14th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Joy Fusco
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SkillsUSA members and volunteers at the 14th Annual Ice Fishing Contest February 15. The contest raised funds for the SkillsUSA program at St. Francis High School. Submitted Photo Kyle Linton SFHS SkillsUSA Adviser and Automotive Instructor
Members of SkillsUSA from St. Francis High School hosted their annual ice fishing contest on Norris Lake February 15. The community showed a lot of support with all available tickets being sold. Prizes were donated from nearly 40 companies and organizations. Over 130 door prizes were given and one prize was raffled. Three individuals walked away with large prizes for catching the biggest fish. Brody Niskanen, who caught the biggest crappie, won a Vexilar FL12 fish finder and a custom-made ice fishing rod made by Gary’s Custom Rods; Doug Montague, who caught the biggest bass, won a Clam 6 Pack 1550 Ice Shelter and Mike Schmidt, who caught the biggest northern, won a Aqua View AV715C Color Screen Underwater Camera. Members of SkillsUSA helped throughout the contest by weighing fish, selling food and beverages, distributing prizes and interacting with participants. It was an exceptionally cold day, but it didn’t seem to affect the enjoyment displayed by the participants. All proceeds from the event went to help students compete in numerous SkillsUSA contests throughout the region. SkillsUSA is an organization where students have the opportunity to
participate in over 80 competitions in the technical skills areas. Tickets generally begin being sold in late December at the high school and at St. Francis Bait & Tackle. Thanks again to all of the sponsors and to local community member Rick Arndt who donated his time and materials to cook brats and hotdogs, which helped raise more funds for SkillsUSA.
The Wildlife Science Center (WSC) near Forest Lake announced the results of a groundbreaking study that takes steps toward answering the controversy of whether the eastern wolf (Canis lycaon) is a unique species or the result of interbreeding between the western gray wolf and the western coyote. More than an academic argument, the resolution of this controversy may have a direct impact on management decisions made surrounding the eastern gray wolf. WSC partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Logan Research Station and the St. Louis Zoo’s research department. Although the study does not answer the questions of classification for the eastern wolf, it nevertheless demonstrated that coyotes can successfully give birth to hybrid pups, thus contributing new information to the debate. The coyote-wolf hybrid pups were raised by WSC staff and have since become the subjects of behavior studies conducted by Peggy Callahan, executive director of WSC and canid specialist Dr. Brian Hare of Duke University. The study compares the social behavior of these hybrids to that of dogs, wolves and other
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wild canids. In addition, staff is monitoring their physical growth in comparison to wolves and coyotes. Callahan believes that useful scientific information could be gained from observing the hybrids as they grow to maturity, especially since coyote-wolf hybrids are now a part of the landscape in eastern Canada. Dubbed “woyotes” by WSC staff, they display both wolf and coyote behaviors, including the mouth gape and arched back of a coyote. Callahan says that in addition to physical differences to wolves and coyotes, the woyotes display distinct vocalization patterns that reflect their mixed heritage. “They start off vocalizing like wolves, emitting deep, strong howls, then the vocalization changes to one that is more coyote-like, with high-pitched yipping.” Further, Callahan notes that their interaction amongst the pack is more lowkey than wolves. The WSC offers public tours every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Private tours and school programs are also available. For more information, call Joy at 651-464-3993 or visit www. wildlifesciencecenter.org Citation: Mech LD, Christensen BW, Asa CS, Callahan M, Young JK (2014) Production of Hybrids between Western Gray Wolves and Western Coyotes.
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Life Minnesota author Brian Freeman to speak at Rum River Library Jill Smith Anoka County Library
Author Brian Freeman will speak at Rum River Library on Monday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Club Book program. Freeman is Minnesota’s own master of the psychological suspense genre. He is best known for his internationally acclaimed Jonathan Stride detective series, set in and around Duluth. The newest installment, The Cold Nowhere, debuts on April 1. “Learn what it takes to write a suspenseful novel,” said Library Board Vice President Melanie Keister. “His mysteries set in northern Minnesota will give you chills.” Rum River Library is located at 4201 6th Avenue NW in Anoka. This program is free
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This Club Book event is hosted by Anoka County Library and is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. For more information about Club Book events visit www.clubbook.org. For more information about this or other Anoka County Library programs call 763-576-4695 or visit anokacountylibrary.org. Club Book, a program of the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and coordinated by Library Strategies, the nonprofit consulting group of The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, is bringing best-selling and award-winning national and regional authors to library communities across the sevencounty metropolitan region.
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Help support summer programs for 4-H youth at their annual plant sale. Profits from this fundraiser will go to offset the cost of our County 4-H Arts-In program, a 30 minute musical show performed all week at the Anoka County Fair. Plants may be purchased at Anoka County Fairgrounds, 4-H Exhibit Building, Friday, May 16, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. A large selection and variety of plants will be available including annual bedding plants, hanging plants, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Waldoch Farm and Garden Center in Lino Lakes furnishes the plants. They have offered 4-H the opportunity to sell plants for File Photo fundraising purposes. Please go to www.extension.umn.edu/ 3220 Bridge Street, Suite 107 county/Anoka/news/ in the St. Francis Mall PlantSaleFlyerandOrderForm. Call pdf for more information on the sale. Any questions, please contact the University of for an Appointment Minnesota Extension, Anoka County at 763-755-1280. Anoka County 4-H is a non-profit , D.C. organization. Orthopedist 6/12
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Classified Childcare Stacy’s Daycare openings available. Fun environment, licensed, food program, 763-7532225. KIDS CONNECTION, a comprehensive schoolage childcare program for children grades K-5. Sites at Cedar Creek Community School and East Bethel Community School. Before/after school and summer program. Call 763-2131616. Andover Licensed Daycare has openings, reasonable rates, Christina 763-258-7282. Kids Country Childcare Center in St. Francis now enrolling. Call 763-753-5010 for more information.
Employment Part-time Tow truck driver Wanted – Apply in person at Gerdin Auto & Tire, 3158 Bridge Street, St. Francis. MUST live within 10 minutes of the shop. No experience needed, will train. Must pass background check, have excellent driving record. No special license needed. Start your own business today. Total Look Salon & Spa station rental now available. $150/wk. Call Shirley, 763-427-0550.
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Area Meetings & Events ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meetings: April 14 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m., April 28 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, Community Room, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis. St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Chamber is April 9 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast. The next Board of Directors meeting is April 16, 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. 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. AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. American Legion Post 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly the second Thurs. at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly on the third Thurs. of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members of the auxiliary are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234.
EMPLOYMENT Kids Connection Instructor – or – Kids Connection Lead Instructor Independent School District 15 Community Education is now hiring a morning Kids Connection Instructor and Kids Connection Lead Instructor at St. Francis Elementary School and Cedar Creek Community School. Visit www.isd15.org, view Employment, View our open positions, Community Education Programs:
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EAST BETHEL SENIORS meet third Thurs. of the month at 2241 221st Avenue NE in East Bethel for business meeting and noon lunch; second Wed. of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/potluck at noon; fourth Wed. is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon; Pancake Breakfast is held second Sun. of each month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Dance the first Fri. of every month, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; each Thurs. is 500 Cards, 1:004:00 p.m.; Cribbage held once a month; call for date/time 763-434-6179. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis 763-434-9244. All seniors are welcome to join for only $7 per year. Oak Grove Seniors meet the second and fourth Wed. of the month at noon for potluck and a short business meeting. BINGO follows each business meeting. For information about the club and events, call Marion Schulz at 763-444-5652. St. Francis Seniors If you are 55 or older, come enjoy some companionship. We play cards and bingo, go on trips, have picnics and potlucks. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the St. Francis Legion. Social time at noon, meeting at 1:00 p.m., games until 3:00. Some play Scrabble in the afternoon on the third Friday and cribbage on the fourth Friday. Come check us out or call President Ray Steinke at 763-753-1871. 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 763-753-1205 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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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 Tim Newell at 763-753-4492 after 6:30 p.m. 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. 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. 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 Does your organization have a meeting or event to advertise? Contact The Courier office at 763-753-7031.
Council & Township Meetings Andover City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW Andover, MN • 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. 23820 Dewey Street • P.O. Box 64 Bethel, MN • 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW Anoka, MN • 763-441-1347 East Bethel City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 2241 • 221st Ave. NE East Bethel, MN • 763-367-7840 Oak Grove City Council Meets 2nd & last Monday 7:00 p.m. 19900 Nightingale St. NW Oak Grove, MN • 763-404-7000 St. Francis City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m. ISD 15 Central Services Center St. Francis, MN • 763-753-2630 Stanford Town Board Meets 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Co. Rd. 8 (261st Ave NW) Isanti, MN • 763-444-6370 35
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The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Program is sponsoring the 2014 Home Landscaping and Garden Fair on Saturday, April 12, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover. The public is invited to attend this informative horticulture affair with Julie Weisenhorn, assistant extension professor, opening the event with Five Considerations of a Landscape Design plus there will be 20 additional sessions. Among them special guest speaker, Peggy Nerdahl, from the North American Lily Society, presenting Minnesota Lily Hybridizers. Extension Master Gardeners will present the remaining concurrent sessions with many other exciting classes on growing flowers and foods plus updates on bees and biochar research. Workshops include cooking with herbs and making fairy garden props or pressed flower creations. Registration for this event is required (space is limited). Early registration is $25 per person if postmarked by Friday, April 4. Late registration or walk-ins are $30 per person. Bag lunches will be available by reservation for an additional fee. A material fee will be added to the optional workshops. For more information, visit http://anokamastergardeners.org/ or call 763-755-1280.
East Bethel Senior Events Senior Dance Have fun dancing with us! Dances are 1:00-4:00 p.m. Old time music will be played by Jim Armstrong on Friday, April 4. Entertainment for the May 2 dance is Michael Elsenpeter. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. Pancake Breakfast All are welcome to the East Bethel Seniors Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 13, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee and scrambled eggs, additional 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Events are held at the East Bethel Senior Center located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.
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Cacti and succulents Cacti and succulents are becoming more popular for container gardens and houseplants in Minnesota. These plants have some basic needs—specifically good water and soil, enough sun and a little care. Cacti and succulent plants prefer (of course) rainwater, but rainwater isn’t always available. To have good growth and health in these plants, invest in an inexpensive pH test kit. Kits are simple to use, cost under $10 and are good for multiple tests. The desired pH level for these plants is six. Our water is generally high in alkaline. To lower the alkaline, simply add household vinegar to your bucket of water until the water tests at six. Don’t let your plants completely dry out, water until the water runs out the bottom of the pot, but don’t allow the potted plants to sit in water. Also, do not let leaves of plants touch the soil. An acquaintance of mine who is a serious cacti and succulent grower makes cactus and succulent soil of 60 percent bark mulch and 40 percent Turface clay soil additive. Garden centers also have succulent or cacti soil. These plants become etiolated when they do not have enough sun. Etiolation is characterized by long weak stems smaller and sparser leaves due to longer internodes and paleness. However,
a bit of shade during the hottest part of the day is good for cacti and succulents. Plants go dormant in summer and have growth spurts in spring and fall. Spring and fall is when you want to propagate. One option—snip a cutting from a larger plant, such as a pup. A pup is a smaller version of the larger plant. Some pups will have a stem attached, other pups just grow out of the larger plant without a stem. Snip as close to the root of the stem as possible. For pups without stems, you can gently grasp the pup and twist and pull it off the larger plant—it will sprout roots. Or, remove leaves from the mother plant. The removed leaf must include part of the stem. Dry out these pulled leaves for four to five days away from soil. Then plant the leaf shallow. Wait a week before watering leaves or pups. Finally, you may purchase cacti and succulent seeds from such sources as mesagarden.com and give it a go. Good luck and wear gloves when handling cactus. For more gardening information, visit the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763-689-1810. Visit us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners. Photo: Opuntia macrorhiza, common name is prickly pear, good in zones 3–9. Diana Wilson
Paislee Lauran Hollen was born February 17, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. Paislee weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Candice Hollen and Kyle Rall of Isanti. Grandparents are Laura and Randy Hollen of Isanti and Wendy and Jeff Rall of Isanti. Great-grandparents include Bill Ziegler of Oak Grove. Avery Rose Sturdevant was born February 20, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Brian Sturdevant and Niki Pfutzenreuter of Isanti. Grandparents include Beth and Dave Sturdevant of Oak Grove. Evelyn Joy McLean was born March 6, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19½ inches long. Proud parents are Nathan and Hannah McLean of Cambridge. Evelyn is welcomed by siblings Myla and Audrey. Grandparents include Michael and Anita Muonio of St. Francis.
Vance Gregory Anderson was born February 9, 2014, at Mercy Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Brent and Trisha Anderson of Isanti. Proud grandparents are Greg and Sherry Anderson of St. Francis and Gary and Wendy Nelson of Isanti.
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Adrianna Sharon Hughes was born February 14, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19½ inches long. Proud parents are Andrew and Samantha Hughes of Stacy. Adrianna is welcomed by sibling Carter.
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Fairview Clinics – St. Francis is located at 23671 St. Francis Blvd., St. Francis.
A Legacy Since 1971
Visit us at the St. Francis Expo on April 26 at St. Francis High School for DEEPER discounts.
When it comes to your health, you don’t want to wait for an appointment to see a doctor. At Fairview Clinics – St. Francis we get it! We’re making it easier than ever to get the care you need—when you need it.
We offer: + + + + + +
Same-day appointments Extended hours 24/7 scheduling Online access to your records Email and phone visits Zipnosis, for care on the go
> Call toll-free 855-FAIRVIEW
or visit fairview.org/stfrancis to schedule an appointment.
• Training Field and Companion Dogs • Jodie Eian, D.C. NEW Certified Animal Chiropractor • The Star Newspaper Reader’s Choice Award – 2013 & 2014 Best Boarding & 2013 Best Grooming
763-753-5450
www.goldstarkennelsofmn.com 6560 Norris Lake Road, Elk River, MN (Nowthen)
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Add ons, matt charges, etc., still apply, ask for details. Limit one per family. Not good with any other offers or discounts. 763-753-5450 • Expires 4/30/14
$50 Off Training at Gold Star Kennels
Limit one per family. Not good with any other offers or discounts. 763-753-5450 • Expires 4/30/14
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Robin Fischer, MD
Jamen Parkey, PA-C
Lauren Torkilsen, PA-C
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5 Off Grooming at Gold Star Kennels $
Richard Mayerchak, MD
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May you catch the dreams of your future!
Laine & Jordan! We love you, Mom & Dad
Master Gardener plant sale fundraiser
Nutrition class offered Kelly Ojeda
Lynne Hagen
Fairview Marketing and Public Relations Consultant
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Start your spring gardening shopping early! The University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteers will have their annual fundraising plant sale on Tuesday, May 20, 4:00-7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at the spacious Anoka Armory, 408 East Main Street, Anoka. Featured plants this year include select specialty annuals such as sunny Coleus, Calibrachoa, Sweet Potato Vine, Sunpatiens and many more. Other popular plants available include perennials for sun, perennials for shade, tomatoes, herbs, vegetables, daylilies, dahlias, Hostas and houseplants. It is recommended to come early, as some selections are limited. Proceeds from this plant sale help to support the University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program and their efforts in delivering education through a variety of programs including: the Walk in the Garden classes, Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics, Ask A Master Gardener booths, the Home Landscaping and Garden Fair and many youth projects. Master Gardeners will be on hand and available to assist with questions about lawns, trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables and pests. Feel free to bring in plant disease or insect samples to be evaluated by Master Gardener diagnosticians. To learn more about the plant sale or other programs offered by Master Gardeners, call 763-755-1280 or visit http:// anokamastergardeners.org/.
Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton is offering a new class that will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Registered dietitians will discuss enjoyable ways to change diet to lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and improve heart health. Emphasis is on strategies and skills that will: } Expand your food choices } Increase flexibility with meal planning } Simplify food label reading } Help you separate facts from fads Register today, call 612-6727272 or 1-855-FAIRVIEW or visit fairview.org/classes to register for this class.
Express Fuel & Car Wash ATM
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5 Off ¢
Per Gallon All Grades of Gas Cash transactions only, must pay inside store.
Express Gasolines Expires 4/30/14. Not good with other offers. Limit one per visit. Valid only at St. Francis County Market.
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Expires 4/30/14. Not good with other offers. Limit one per visit. Valid only at St. Francis County Market.
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Express Gasolines
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23122 St. Francis Blvd. • St. Francis 763-753-3334
Goodrich Pharmacy Gift Cards Floral Bakery
Open Seven Days A Week
Full Service Deli
Monday-Saturday 5:00 a.m.-Midnight Sunday 6:00 a.m.-Midnight
Top Quality Meats
Visit us at the St. Francis Expo, Saturday, April 26 at St. Francis High School.
See how we can help plan your graduation party or any special event!
Call 763-753-3334
Deli Trays • Deli Meats & Cheeses Delicious Deli Fried Chicken BBQ Meat Balls • Chicken Wings Baked Beans • Fresh Fruits • Fresh Deli Salads Bakery Bars & Cakes • Fresh Buns The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Anniversary
Ask about the new oral medication that kills fleas and ticks on dogs! We offer dog and cat boarding and grooming.
19035 Lake George Boulevard NW Oak Grove, MN 55303 763-753-6336 www.oakgrovevet.net
Amy Morgan, D.V.M. Lisa Johnson, D.V.M. Kaija Youngner, D.V.M. Dawn Price, D.V.M.
Clarence and Myrtle Anderson request the pleasure of your company in celebrating Clarence’s 90th birthday and their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 12 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the East Bethel Senior Center, 2241 221st Avenue NE, East Bethel. Your presence is your gift. Submitted Photo
Civil War Bus Tour of Anoka County
Volunteer for a Psoriasis study! People ages 18-75 are being asked to take part in a research study using an investigational medication. This study is being conducted at the Minnesota Clinical Study Center located in Fridley.
Kim Bauer Anoka County Historical Society
From the very first volunteer for the Union to the funeral car that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body, Anoka County has a rich heritage tied to the Civil War. Join us for this fun look at local history through a Civil War perspective. A Civil War Bus Tour of Anoka County is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Explore both sides as you learn not everyone in Anoka County voted for Lincoln. The coach bus leaves from the Anoka County Historical Society parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and will return approximately at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for nonmembers, $30 for ACHS members. The Anoka County History Center is located at 2135 Third Avenue N, Anoka. Ticket price includes bus tour, lunch at a historic site and entrance to the Civil War exhibit at ACHS with gallery guide book. Seating is limited to 50 passengers. Reservations required. Buy tickets at AnokaCountyHistory.org or call 763-421-0600.
2014 Goal 682
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35 Tons
Recycled in February St. Francis has recycled 80 tons in 2014 so far. Recycling is now easier with simple sort recycling. You no longer need to sort items. Just place them all in the large roll-off container provided by your hauler. If you have any questions about what is acceptable or would like to start a new service, call your hauler: Ace Solid Waste 763-427-3110 Allied Waste 763-784-2104 East Central Sanitation 763-689-2171 LePage & Sons 763-757-7100 The Courier | April 2014 | www.the-courier.org
WHO: People ages 18-75 with moderate to severe, chronic plaque psoriasis WHAT: An investigational medication given by injection
All participants seen by a board certified Dermatologist
No cost for study related drugs and procedures
Qualified participants will be reimbursed for time and travel
WHERE: Minnesota Clinical Study Center 7205 University Ave NE Fridley, MN 55432
Jane Lindholm, M.D. For more information, please call
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FREE
Family Event
Donations to the North Anoka County Foodshelf are encouraged.
Saturday, April 26
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. St. Francis High School 3325 Bridge Street • St. Francis
WIN
Food Court
Pizza, DQ treats and more
$500 in Van Chamber Wellness FREE health screening Cash! This Grand Prize drawing is redeemable at participating St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce merchants.
Some participating vendors: Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Anoka County Highway Department Anytime Fitness Border Lines Pavement Maintenance Casey’s General Store City of St. Francis Congresswoman Bachmann’s Office Dennis Philp Construction, Inc. Expert Exteriors/New Windows for America Fairview Gold Star Kennels Gulden Construction Highland Money Management, Inc. It Works King’s County Market Little Me Child Care Maaskant Amway Agency Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program MV Transportation
North Country Construction & Remodeling Opp Family Chiropractic Renewal by Anderson Retro Green Energy Rum River Girl Scouts Scentsy St. Francis Area Women of Today St. Francis Collision & Glass St. Francis Dairy Queen/Orange Julius St. Francis Lions Club & Wellness Van St. Francis McDonald’s St. Francis Physical Therapy St. Francis True Value Hardware Village Bank Young Living Essential Oils
+ Many More
Giveaways and drawings
Professional booth draping makes the difference!
Vendors register by April 14 • $175 for chamber members $255 for non-chamber members
“Very well organized. Great variety of exhibitors and great turn-out.“
Join the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce and save! Registration fee includes:
• Professionally setup 10’ x 8’ draped booth space with side dividers, 8’ skirted table, 2 chairs and exhibitor sign • Listing in Expo advertising campaign
Information online at www.stfrancischamber.org or call 763-438-5163 Co-Sponsored by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce and Independent School District 15 Community Education 40
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