The Courier June 2015 | Volume 22, Issue 11
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Creating a new future for ISD 15 Troy Ferguson ISD 15 Acting Superintendent
May 11, 2015 marked an exciting day in the history of Independent School District 15 (ISD 15). On that day, our School Board approved the first fiveyear strategic plan in the history of our District. The District embarked on this journey to develop a framework for decision-making, provide clear articulation of our purpose and commit to seeking consensus for change. Our District secured the services of Transformation Systems, LLC (TSL) to help guide us through the process. With the guidance of Susan Hintz and BJ Anderson of TSL, fifty-seven stakeholders of varying backgrounds from our community committed thousands of hours to help develop the plan that will guide our District over the next five years. Our plan includes a mission statement, eight core values, two mission outcomes, three strategies and three strategic delimiters. The new mission statement reads, “Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.” From this point forward, every decision we make and every action we take needs to support the mission of ISD 15. We are committed to working with all of our stakeholders to make that happen. Core values are belief statements, commitments we are making to each other as we interact, plan, make decisions and take action. In ISD 15, we believe that trust and respect are fundamental for thriving relationships; we believe our community flourishes when individuals, families and organizations collaborate; we believe every person matters and has value; we believe responsibility and accountability are essential for personal growth, organizational improvement
and community engagement; we believe commitment to high expectations is essential to help achieve full individual and collective potential; we believe everyone benefits when culture and diversity are understood and respected; we believe lifelong learning enriches individuals and creates opportunities; we believe open exchanges of ideas and communicated planning are integral for continuous improvement. The measurement and design team reflected on the characteristics of effective implementation and measurement. The two mission outcomes are measurable, systemwide end results which will hold ISD 15 accountable to achieving the mission. The outcomes read, “By 2020, all students will develop a personalized educational path they can articulate and use to progress toward their evolving dreams and by 2020, all students will identify and choose positive ways they can take ownership in their community while recognizing its diversity.” Strategies describe the means ISD 15 will employ in order to achieve the mission and mission outcomes. The strategies for the next five years read, “We will ensure that every employee understands, supports and promotes our core values and mission; we will build trust and facilitate engagement with all ISD 15 stakeholders; we will align and support all education programs and services to achieve our mission and mission outcomes.” Action planning teams focused on one strategy each and created several results statements that are essential to achieve the strategy. In addition, the measurement and design team developed five additional results statements for a total of sixteen. By achieving these results, the District will be fulfilling each of the strategies and developing measurements to determine the progress in achieving the mission.
Achieving a mission requires focus and commitment over time. Strategic delimiters are self-imposed
On May 1, our second grade class from Cedar Creek Community School went on a field trip to Green Valley Greenhouse in Ramsey. We went on a tour and planted some plants. We got to smell the plants and touch them. We had a picnic outside too. Our favorite part was looking at the flowers, and we got to keep the flowers that we planted. We want to thank the Parent Teacher Organization for paying for our great field trip! Written By CCCS 2nd Graders Eve Sikora and Abbigale Paulson, Submitted Photo
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What’s Inside Schools in Action.................................................. 2 School Board Highlights.................................. 9 Community Education....................................11 Community & Business...................................14 St. Francis Pioneer Days..................................19 Sports & Outdoors.............................................28 Meetings, Events & Benefits.........................30 Life...............................................................................31
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New future delimiters that emerged during the strategic planning process are, “We will not continue or adopt any program or service unless it is aligned with and advances the mission and is accompanied by the necessary human and financial resources; we will not make decisions without the use of relevant data provided by the appropriate personnel; we will not allow past experiences to interfere with the consideration of new ideas. It is important to remember our strategic plan is a work in progress. It will take us the full five years to achieve the mission outcomes by 2020. The work ahead is both challenging and invigorating. We witnessed that by the accomplishments
from the core planning team, action planning teams, and measurement and design team. After every long day before checking out, team members reported to the group and the message they reported was always positive. The next question for most is, “Now that the plan has been developed, what’s next?” It is important to establish the foundation this first year to build upon for future success. One of the mistakes districts sometimes make is to get over zealous when it comes to choosing how many results statements to work on their first year of a strategic plan implementation. As recommended by TSL, three results statements will be our focus in this first year. They are, “ISD 15 uses established protocols to support
School Board Highlights Community Education transparent communication to foster trust among ISD 15 stakeholders. Every ISD 15 employee understands the strategic plan. ISD 15 has a recognizable and consistent brand.” Our consultants urged us to pick only three and do each one well. Experience has shown that districts that pick more than three result statements the first year often fail and then become discouraged. In the coming weeks, we will assemble an implementation team and teams for each of the three results statements. Those teams will be comprised of a cross-section of stakeholders to ensure varying points of view are heard and honored in shaping the future. It is my intent to report monthly progress to the school board. Next spring, we will bring TSL
consultants back to help us assess our progress and make recommendations on possible changes and most efficient and effective steps to take moving forward. On behalf of ISD 15, I’d like to thank each member of our community for your continuing support. I invite you to ask questions, provide feedback
PAGE 9 PAGE 11 and continue the discussion as we embark on this journey together in achieving the mission of ISD 15. Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.
I won’t grow up! Hannah Pagel SFES Community Relations Coordinator
In April the second graders from St. Francis Elementary School (SFES) took their annual field trip to the Children’s Theater in Minneapolis. This year’s excursion was a trip to Neverland as students took in the sights and sounds from the musical, Peter Pan. Students from all over Minnesota made the trip to witness Peter battling Hook, the Lost Boys finally getting a mother and, of course, flying! Each year the second graders from SFES take a field trip that relates to the fine arts to expose them to more than what they learn about in the classroom.
Schedule — Friday, July 17 Community Center East Bethel Fire Department Waterball Event...................................... 7:00 p.m. Concessions.................................................. 8:00 p.m. Free movie The Box Trolls in the park courtesy of Chops, Inc................................... Dusk In case of inclement weather, this will be held at East Bethel Ice Arena.
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Community Center Pancake Breakfast............................................................................... 7:00-11:00 a.m. Flag Raising....................................................................................................8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk..................................................................................................8:15 a.m. 1K for Kids......................................................................................................9:15 a.m. Car/Truck/Tractor Show...............................................................8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sheriff’s fingerprinting...................................11:30 a.m. Bingo......................................................... 1:00-4:00 p.m. Kickball Tournament................................ 1:00-6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, at Viking Meadows Golf Club. 1:00-6:00 p.m. The outing will be held on Friday, July 17, 11:00 a.m. Would you like to sponsor a hole? Please contact Tom Bennek at 763-434-4205. For further details on the golf outing, see the Golf Outing registration form on the city’s website. Interested in the Friday Interested in the General information regarding Is your vintage vehicle your pride and joy? night movie or parade? Contact Diane Booster Day or to make a donation Enter it in the Classic Car, Truck, and Tractor Saturday kiddie parade? Evenson 763-434-4462 Contact Denise Lachinski show! Interested in hosting this event? Contact East Bethel City or eastbethelparade@ 763-413-2748 or For information contact Dan Dobbs, 612-328-3926 Hall – 763-367-7840 hotmail.com dlachinski@gmail.com or Duals1958@aol.com.
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A BIG thank you to all our volunteers and committee members who work hard to create these special days!
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Crossroads School & Vocational Center students perform at St. Francis High School Cindy Thurston CSVC elementary teacher
As a culminating event for the spring African drumming and dance residency at Crossroads School & Vocational Center (CSVC), students performed at the opening ceremony for Frederick Douglass Day April 17 at St. Francis High School. After only five sessions, participants were able to produce a wonderful show that was well-received by students. Highlights of the program were when each performer was given a moment to do solo drumming and then dancing. Again, it was wonderful how wellreceived they were by the audience. Students and staff from CSVC were impressed with the signs for changing the name of the high school for the day to Frederick Douglass High School and seeing the great art work depicting heroes from diverse cultures.
They were appreciative for the invitation and would like to especially thank Carline Sargent, Multicultural Diversity coordinator, and Tim McLean, social studies teacher, for including them in the planning. The residency was presented by Duniya Drum and Dance whose purpose is to spread West African culture through drumming and dance in
the Twin Cities. Its founder, Whitney McCluskey, is the lead dancer. She is assisted by Fode Bangoura on the drums. He has taught and performed throughout the world, most notably as the lead drummer with the acclaimed ensemble, Les Merveilles de Guinea and with the national ballet of Guinea. In the United States, he has appeared on MTV and performed with Damian Marley in a tribute to Bob Marley at the Apollo Theater in New York among many other events. For more information about Duniya Drum and Dance Group visit,
www.duniyadrumanddance. org or contact: whitney@ duniyadrumanddance.org The residency was made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts Board and the state legislators that support it.
Students from Crossroads School & Vocational Center were invited to exhibit their drum skills at Frederick Douglass Day at St. Francis High School.
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St. Francis High School renamed for a day— school pays homage to Frederick Douglass Tim McLean and Steven Fetzik SFHS Staff
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Students in family and consumer science class stand up to bullying students to see the value and importance of a defender (someone who stands up for the victim). After a review of the concepts, students worked in groups to create videos and posters related to the importance of bullying and bystanders. “Some people want to help stop bullying but don’t know how,” reported student Kyle Thorson. To create short videos on bullying, student groups in Muhr’s classes were given
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Third grade students publish book Karen Holsten SFES 3rd Grade Teacher
St. Francis Elementary School third grade students in Karen Holsten’s class published their own book. This book was a collaboration between our reading and writing curriculum in the classroom, parent support and skills students learned in technology. The purpose for the original writing assignment was to imagine us with another’s feelings, situations and
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thoughts. The students stepped into a dog’s “skin” to describe how their pet felt about experiences within their family. Students showed real empathy for their story’s characters so we took it one step further and involved our families. The excitement level was high as students shared their masks and pet pictures brought from home, so we took pictures of each student in their homemade mask. Students also shared a picture of their pet to compare the likeness between the two. Students were asked if they would like to publish their work. After finding a publishing company that met their needs, Diane Krocak-
Peterson, technology specialist, agreed to help. Students spent four technology classes typing, editing, downloading pictures from a drop box, learning how to add borders, deciding on a layout for each page and adding text boxes. Students have become very proficient with minimal guidance during these sessions. We are very proud of the effort each student put into their share of this publication. We would like to thank Ms. Peterson for all of the support during technology class. It is a perfect example of collaboration and integration between classroom and specialist classes.
Earth Day at St. Francis High School Julie Cuscaden SFHS Guidance Counselor
St. Francis High School student council worked every lunch period April 22 (Earth Day) to sort the remnants of lunches and then made a display at the end of the day to increase student awareness. The message of “only take what you’re going to eat” seemed to really come across. Though it is laudable for our school to arrange for the uneaten food to be incinerated, which helps to produce power at a power plant in Elk River, the message is still to reduce wasteful choices. An interesting thing that I learned is that most students misunderstand the policy regarding fruits and vegetables. According to ISD 15 Nutrition Services, students only need to take ½ cup of either fruits or vegetables, not both. Four little carrots or a scoop of fruit takes care of that…no need to have a big salad and then throw out part of the salad as well as an untouched banana! We will be doing a follow-up with the student body to that effect.
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St. Francis Elementary School fourth graders in Lynda Skogquist’s and Andrea Klinsing’s classes are learning math strategy games from around the world. Students are becoming acquainted with each game, then teaching someone at home how to play. Pictured are students Angelica Vann and Isabel Gill. Hannah Pagel, SFES Community Relations Coordinator
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Recently students from Crossroads School & Vocational Center (CSVC) enjoyed a “virtual field trip” experience of hip hop dance through the Cowles Center in Minneapolis. Their instructor, Jason Noer, aka B-oy J-sun (hip hop name), has practiced hip hop dance for more than 20 years and shared his passion for the art. Besides connecting with the students over learning a new skill, he was able to tell them many stories about the history of hip hop culture. Students found it interesting to know about the different aspects of it, including that it was started by people their own age and that it was originally meant as a way to avoid physical fighting. Young people would compete in dance “battles” instead of fighting. Noer also emphasized the virtues of respect, honor and being a lifelong learner. Students reported that it was not an issue that the teaching artist was on a screen; some of them said it was even a cool experience, interacting with him in that way. The Cowles Center will feature CSVC as an example of their school programing at their annual gala fundraising event this fall. They provide three free lessons in many different dance forms to schools that apply on a first come, first served basis. Schools are also offered field trips to see professional dancers at very affordable rates. The Cowles Center is generously funded by Target and also receives support from General Mills, Best Buy Children’s Foundation, Xcel and 3M. More information about hip hop battles in the Twin Cities can be found on Facebook under B-boy B-girl (B is for breaking) Minnesota. Dance has always been a form of expression. Crossroads School & Vocational Center students have been practicing hip hop this year and were able to show their skills at Frederick Douglass Day at St. Francis High School. Submitted photo
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St. Francis Elementary School fourth grade students from the classrooms of Lynda Skogquist, Denise Anderson, Darin Bourasa and Andrea Klinsing received a visit from some St. Francis High School students during the month of May. The older students visited the classrooms to inform fourth graders about alcohol and tobacco use, peer pressure, targeted advertising and refusal skills using 4-H Youth Teaching Youth Alcohol and Tobacco
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CCCS Profile: HOSA students have strong showing at state competition Joyce Thompson Kathy Weiland SFHS HOSA Advisor
Twenty-two students from St. Francis High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program attended the state conference in St. Cloud on April 9. Over 300 HOSA students from schools across the state competed in medical competitions. SFHS students placed in many difficult competitions. Here are the results: First place } HOSA Bowl: Kaitlin McCann, Cassy Stierns, Andrew Bode and Kylie Almendinger } Pathophysiology exam: Andrew Bode
} Biomedical debate: Kaitlin McCann, Cassy Stierns, Andrew Bode and Kylie Almendinger } Medical spelling: Lindsey Chinander } Medical photography: Kaitlin McCann Second place } Pathophysiology exam: Lindsey Chinander } Epidemiology exam: Lindsey Chinander Third place } Medical math: Ethan Sheuring } Medical reading: Kendra Kresbasch } Dental terminology exam: Cassie Stierns } Medical photography: Maddie Dreshar
Congratulations to St. Francis High School’s HOSA students for all they accomplished at the state competition. Submitted Photo
if I can single out one specific moment. I will say that it is always special when former students who are in high school or college come to visit me and tell me what they remember about having me as their teacher.” Her colleagues will truly miss her vibrant personality, compassion, support and sound advice.
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Joyce Thompson has taught in the Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) for the past 25 years. Before that she was a substitute teacher for 15 years. Add those two numbers together and that’s a lot of teaching! Thompson has taught fifth, fourth and third grades during her career at Cedar Creek Community School. She has enjoyed each of these unique grade levels. She especially enjoyed teaching social studies and also spent a lot of time teaching students how to become better writers. When Thompson was a substitute teacher, she worked in many different schools, including White Bear Lake, Spring Lake Park and Forest Lake before coming to ISD 15. Thompson has always enjoyed being around children. When she was a little girl, she admired each of her teachers for a variety of reasons. She would imagine herself sitting at a desk, being able to help children understand new things. By the time she was in eighth grade, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in teaching. Thompson said, “My first VERY important job was being a mom to my three daughters. But the only job I ever had outside of our home was
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teaching.” In her spare time, Thompson loves to read and journal, bike and have friends over for dinner. In the summer, she loves spending time at her cabin, just hanging out on the pontoon. And, as of last year, she still got up on water skis. After retiring, Thompson plans on doing some substitute teaching at CCCS. She also has a few students that she will continue to tutor. Thompson and her husband are looking forward to taking some fun classes together like cooking and dancing. Mostly she is looking forward to having free time to do whatever she wants! She and her husband are planning to “kick off” retirement with a trip to New England in September. They are very excited about that. Thompson remarked, “There have been many memorable moments over these past 25 years. Some of these moments have been funny, others have been very rewarding and a few have been sad. I do not know
CCCS Profile: Sally Siira Anne Marie Carter CCCS Teacher
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Sally Siira is retiring after 39 years of teaching, 29 of those years in Independent School District 15. Siira has been a third grade teacher at Cedar Creek Community School for the past few years but has also taught special education, first grade and fourth grade. Siira says, “I’ve especially enjoyed teaching students to decode words. It’s Sally Siira Submitted Photo exciting to see students begin their adventures in reading.” Her most memorable moment of teaching was the year before accepting her first job as a learning disabilities teacher in Mazeppa, Minnesota. Part of the school had burned down and she thought the promise of soon teaching in a new building would be exciting. Her office was in the “butter room” of the old creamery. She walked to various churches to see students. One of her classes required a four-block walk. Students from various buildings walked to her room in the old creamery. Due to many construction delays, she finally moved into the new building the last week of her first year in the district. Siira’s dream of becoming a teacher started when she was about five years old. She enjoyed school and wanted to be a teacher like her aunt. When she was growing up, she helped on her family’s farm, taking care of hundreds of chickens and doing kitchen duty. Later, she worked at Dairy Queen and was a waitress. Her hobbies are baking, reading, crocheting and needlework. When asked what she plans do to after retirement she said, “I’m looking forward to being flexible. I hope to spend time with family and friends either in United States or other continents. You may even find me subbing.”
CCCS Profile: Debbie Schmidt Heidi Wold CCCS Teacher
Debbie Schmidt has dedicated herself to education for the past 35 years in Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) and the Kasson-Mantorville District. She has taught at Cedar Creek Community School and East Bethel Community School over the last 24 years. Many of her former students and families may also have known her as Mrs. Keenan. Schmidt became an inspiring
Debbie Schmidt Submitted Photo teacher because of the intense enjoyment she felt as each student learned new concepts or ideas. She has enjoyed teaching for many different grade levels and especially liked teaching students to read. Her favorite memories of teaching have been reading aloud to her students each day. She always remembers the enjoyment she found in seeing the stories develop in their minds and creating a world that is far away from everyday life. Other fun and unique jobs Schmidt has had were working at the Anoka County Library during college. She even got to ride the Bookmobile! She also worked at Bob’s Produce Ranch in Fridley. Schmidt loves to play the piano, take care of her gardens, read and she has a new interest in learning to draw. After retirement she plans to teach music lessons, share her piano talents with the public and enjoy some quiet moments with friends and family. Thank you for your service in ISD 15. We wish you the best of luck in your upcoming retirement.
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School Board Highlights April 27, 2015
Kathleen Miller Staff writer
All board members present Happenings Around the District: District-wide Youth Community Education Nancy Messerschmidt, Community Education program supervisor, provided highlights and introduced the instructors from the After School Enrichment program, The after school enrichment program is offered to students in grades 2-5 at Cedar Creek Community School and East Bethel Community School. Students shared the art they created in Art Edventures with the School Board and others in attendance. After School Enrichment also offers Match Club, Choir & Drama and Improv Comedy Club and are instructed by Christine Tauer and Michael Kantor, teachers at Cedar Creek Community School. Students have a variety of after school options Monday through Thursday. After School Enrichment is a division of ISD 15 Community Education Districtwide Youth Site Report – Adult Basic Education (ABE) Melody Panek, ABE instructor, provided an update of the program, which is located at the Lifelong Learning Center. Three main areas of the program are GED, adult diploma and English Language Learners. Panek introduced Ker Vang Lor, the cultural consultant for ABE, who has worked in the program for the past 10
School Board Members David Roberts, Chairman 763-843-0013 Marsha Van Denburgh, Vice Chairwoman 763-753-6653 Barbara Jahnke, Clerk 763-753-6846 Suzanne Erkel, Treasurer 763-413-1195 Janet Hunt, Director 763-221-5341 Amy Kelly, Director 763-744-8458 Betsy Roed, Director 763-434-9570 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org
years. Lor graduated from the District’s ELL and adult diploma programs. Currently, there are eleven volunteers working with students. Karen Sackreiter, former retired teacher and guidance office counselor, has volunteered over the past 13 years with ABE. Sackreiter shared some of the many positive moments she has experienced while working with adults in the program. Panek acknowledged the School Board for their continued support of the program. Personnel Item Dave Roberts, School Board chairman, congratulated Paul Neubauer on his appointment as superintendent for the Foley Public Schools. Neubauer’s resignation from ISD 15 is effective June 30. Neubauer has worked for the District since 2000 and has served in the roles of director of Curriculum & Instruction, principal and assistant principal at St. Francis High School. Resolution for Lease Agreement for School Buses The resolution for the government Muni LeasePurchase Agreement for thirtyfive 2016 Thomas propane fueled school buses and one 2016 Thomas Lift Passenger propane fueled school bus for 84 months (7 years) with an estimated annual lease cost of $595,000 which will be finally determined at the time of delivery was approved; motion carried 7-0. Superintendent Search After the regular meeting and a closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies, the School Board had a
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, June 8 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 22 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 27 Retiree Recognition 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Live streaming and video archives of school board meetings are available at www.isd15.org/sbvideo
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work session. In the work session, Chairman Roberts presented two proposals for a superintendent search and requested Board consensus to pursue a third vendor. He requested that the Board begin to consider criteria for the superintendent interview process. Discussion included timelines and the scheduling of one more work session.
School Board Highlights
May 11, 2015
Kathleen Miller Staff writer
All board members present Happenings Around the District: Communications/ The Courier Kathleen Miller, Communications program supervisor, gave a brief history of when The Courier (formerly Community Courier) began. The Courier has been delivering news to the school and community since October 1993. A typical issue is 36 pages with over 100 local advertisers and is delivered to all residents in the District. There are 14,500 copies printed and The Courier can be read in paper format or online at www.courier.org. The department has grown over the years and not only publishes The Courier, but also provides print and electronic documents to departments in the District in addition to providing graphic arts services to the community. The Communication Department manages the District’s website, social media pages (Facebook, Twitter), eNews and SchoolReach. Resources are being reviewed to meet the growing needs of the District. A re-design of the website is in the near future. Site Report: St. Francis Middle School Principal Dr. Bobbi Anderson-Hume and Assistant Principal Jenni Jones presented an overview about St. Francis Middle School (SFMS). While in middle school, elementary students have three years to become prepared to be high school students. Some of the things students experience during early adolescence are structure and freedom, choices and limits, safety and experimentation, and changes to grow toward adulthood. Focus for the 2014-15 school
year was the theme, World Domination: one student at a time. Emphasis has been on staff members creating relationships with all SFMS students. Building goals include increasing Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments math scores by 5%, the addition of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and building improvements in culture and technology. The middle school reported an increase of 83 students this year. For the 2015-16 school year, the focus will be on interventions, grading practices and expanded activities after school for students. World Travel The School Board approved two requests for out-of-state travel for students at St. Francis High School (SFHS). Lydia Scheiber, World Language Department, requested approval for a student trip to Costa Rica in June 2016. She said this is a great opportunity for students to experience a blend of culture and nature. Scheiber took a group of students to Guatemala last summer, which was a very positive experience. Kimberly
Nickel, SFHS German teacher, requested approval for a trip to Berlin, Germany in June 2016. The trip is part of the German American Partnership Program and is an exchange program for students. Not only will SFHS students travel to Germany, but German students will come here for an American experience. For both trips, students/parents will be responsible for all travel costs incurred. Strategic Plan Acting Superintendent Troy Ferguson along with Cassie Schmoll, teacher at East Bethel Community School, and Deb Parson, president of St. Francis Local 1977, Education Minnesota, presented the strategic plan to the School Board. Ferguson reviewed why a strategic plan is important in shaping the future of ISD 15, creating a system-wide focus and framework for decisionmaking. The plan will impact all students, from birth to age 100+. The plan is comprised of a mission statement, core values, mission outcomes, strategies and strategic delimiters. See article on page 1 for more strategic plan information.
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Language arts teacher Jacqueline Davis retires from middle school Jessie Rowles SFMS Community Relations Coordinator
Jacqueline Davis, a sixth grade language arts teacher at St. Francis Middle School, is retiring after 38 years, 12 of those years as a full-time teacher in Independent School District 15. Davis reports, “Teaching is my third career!” She worked about a dozen years at Honeywell Inc., stayed home with her own children for about ten years, did freelance work for a florist (drying flowers and creating framed images), worked as parent liaison for ISD 728 in Elk River and came to ISD 15 in 2003. Davis started out as a specialist at Cedar Creek Community School teaching research and writing to third through sixth grade students. She then taught math, social studies and language arts in sixth grade with the Dean, Gillard and Loerzel Team. Davis said, “In fact, the only subject I have never been asked to teach is Science.” Finally, she landed at the middle school
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me something new. But every year, my favorite end-of-year ritual is watching students memorize portions of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven and performing it as a group. More than any other event, this is what former students tell me is their stand out moment; years after sixth grade, they still can recite their lines of this classic poem.” Davis’ plans for retirement include a move to warmer
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The following students were chosen by their teachers to be Student of the Month at St. Francis Middle School for the month of April: Kaycie Huttner, David Johnson, Grant Johnston, Noelle Meyers, Hailey Reiter, Nick Stromquist, Joe Taylor, Breanna Ter Wisscha and Jake Wald. Congratulations! A thank you goes to Casey’s General Store in St. Francis for donating pizza for the lunch.
Student Updates Ann Lokke, a 2013 graduate of St. Francis High School and currently a sophomore at the University of Northwestern (UNW) in St. Paul, was recognized as one of seven athletes on the UNW women’s softball team to be recognized as all-conference in the 2015 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Awards. Lokke, a UNW pitcher, also earned an honorable mention award for pitching a 111.1 innings this year with a cumulative ERA of 7.11. Deb and Dana Lewis of East Bethel announce the graduation of their daughter, Jennifer Lewis, from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Lewis received a bachelor of science degree in packaging and a minor in business administration during the May 9 commencement. Lewis has accepted a packaging engineer position with Schreiber Foods in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Jennifer Lewis Submitted Photo
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weather. “My husband is from southern California and has suffered through 35 years of Minnesota winters. Now it is his turn, so we are moving to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, just south of Los Angeles. It’s been home away from home for 35 years, soon to be our new residence.” They hope to travel, do some writing including working on publishing a book of teen stories and hitting the waves, as Mr. Davis body
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Sandhill Center News Juanita Reed-Boniface and Nancy Wallace Sandhill Senior Advisory Committee
The Independent School District 15 Sandhill Senior Advisory Committee and other volunteers have been busy the past few months developing a lending library at the Sandhill Center located in Bethel. Volunteers sorted and labeled books, which had been donated by community members earlier this year. Shelving for the books was donated or purchased; computers with internet access are also available in the library. Check out the library Monday through Thursday mornings; there is a simple registration process to borrow items from the library. The Senior Advisory Committee meets regularly to offer suggestions and help guide the activities for seniors taking place at Sandhill and other sites in the district. Fitness/Silver Sneakers classes continue to be popular with a wide group of participants. Cathie Hagford leads Yoga Stretch classes, and Ginger Anderson leads Silver Sneakers Classic and Line Dancing. Another popular feature at Sandhill is the exercise room with professional equipment and treadmills where community members can work out for a nominal fee without a membership. The popular Lunch Bunch continues to attract nearly sell-out crowds and offers a variety of musical performances at a reasonable fee. The next show takes place in September. The Senior Advisory Committee is making other plans for the 2015-16 school year; watch The Courier for more details. Members of the Senior Advisory Committee are: Cathie Hagford, Bethel, Ken Langmade, East Bethel, Fran Strodman, Isanti, Sue Jorgenson, Isanti , Juanita Reed-Boniface, Oak Grove, Nancy Crowley, St. Francis and June Anderson, Andover. School Board liaison is Suzanne Erkel and ISD 15 Community Education staff include Chris Spindler-Schlottman, Lori Krause, Nancy Wallace and Troy Ferguson.
Progress is being made on the library at Sandhill Center. A good team of volunteers, such as (L-R) Kathy Almendinger and Ellene Kritkos, have been labeling, sorting and shelving the numerous books that were donated. Juanita J. Reed-Boniface, Sandhill Senior Advisory Committee
Adult Basic Education (ABE) volunteer Karen Sackreiter (left) with Ker Lor, cultural consultant and Melody Panek, ABE coordinator, presented to the Independent School District 15 School Board April 27. Want to make a difference in someone’s life? Consider volunteering in the ABE program. Volunteer once a week for two to three hours, morning or evening. For more information, call 763753-7190. The Courier Photo
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Lifelong Learning Center 18900 Cedar Drive NW • Oak Grove, MN 55011 Pictured are participants of Independent School District 15 Community Education’s spring stained glass class. Instructor Lynn Masso, who has been instructing stained glass classes since 2006, is retiring. Thank you, Lynn, for all you have done. Submitted by Lisa Cicha
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Community Education Contacts Nancy Wallace, Community Education Coordinator.................. 763-753-7171 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Melody Panek, Site Coordinator Adult Education & Services......................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications Kathleen Miller, Program Supervisor................................................. 763-753-7042 The Courier Newspaper................................................................................ 763-753-7031 Kathleen Miller, Editor................................................................................ 763-753-7042 Pat Johnson, Graphics................................................................................ 763-753-7025 Deborah Thayer, Graphics........................................................................ 763-753-7033 Janice Audette, Advertising.................................................................... 763-753-7032 Facility Scheduling Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor................................ 763-213-1589 Early Childhood Family Education & Services................................. 763-753-7170 Jennifer Dupre, Manager Kids Connection Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Cedar Creek Community School Site........ 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Elementary School Site.............. 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15............................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Jenny Dupre, Manager 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 11
Thank you from ABE Melody Panek ISD 15 Adult Basic Education Coordinator
Summer Kids Connection childcare offers a safe, nurturing atmosphere for children that brings summer fun to a whole new level. Flexible options for parents. Grades: Age 4 through completion of grade 5 Hours: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Location: St. Francis Elementary School Dates: June 3–September 1 (closed July 3) Summer Kids Connection provides a variety of learning activities and recreational experiences to fill each day. Fun weekly field trips and summer activities offered include: Good Times Park Stages Theatre Company Grand Slam Chuck E. Cheese McPete’s Lanes Wooddale Fun Zone Movie Elm Creek Park
Participants in Independent School District 15 Community Ed’s Art Edventures class presented their artwork to the School Board April 27. Christine Tauer and Michael Kantor, who are teachers at Cedar Creek Community School, instruct this after school class. Art Edventures is available to students in grades 2-5. Watch for future classes next school year! The Courier Photo
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Registration forms available online at www.isd15.org/kc or call 763-213-1641. The Sandhill Center is a division of Independent School District 15 Community Education. Its purpose is to provide arts and recreation opportunities for ISD 15 residents.
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April is the Month of the Military Child, an annual awareness campaign that recognizes the sacrifices made by military families and their children. To show their support of children whose parents are serving in the military, families in this Early Childhood Family Education class dressed in their purple clothing. Jenny Dupre, ECFE Manager
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The Early Childhood Family Education classes at the Lifelong Learning Center were able to observe the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly. The children enjoyed releasing the butterflies into nature and watching them fly away.
As the 2014-15 school year draws to a close, I want to thank my staff and volunteers. You have all worked hard to make this classroom a special place for students to learn. You have found ways to help them attain their goals while at the same time helped to make them feel comfortable and safe. You have truly made Independent School District 15 Adult Basic Education the best it can be. Your dedication, creativity and care for our students are unsurpassed. I want to say a special thank you to Becky Vevle, one of our instructors. Vevle has worked hard to ensure student success. Her exceptional math and computer skills have helped numerous students move forward with their goals, especially in these areas, which are sometimes the most difficult for many students. She has a way of making students feel at ease by thinking of innovative ways to help make these subjects more understandable. Vevle is moving on from our classroom next year and we will greatly miss her expertise. I am proud to announce that we have had several graduates over the course of the past year. Some have graduated with their GED certificate and others have graduated with their adult diploma. Either way, we are extremely proud of our students and how hard they have worked to accomplish their objectives. By having graduated, many new doors are now open to these folks. For example, some of these individuals may choose to continue schooling by attending college. Other graduates have the opportunity to find employment that was previously out of their reach without a GED or diploma. Over the course of the last year, we also saw students graduate from our English Language Learning classes. These students have improved their English proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and listening, which has helped to make life in the United States much easier for them. We have also had one of our students go on to receive their American citizenship after studying diligently in order to take this difficult test. We are all looking forward to this summer and spending time outside in the sunshine; however, please note that we will remain open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 23. We will be closed during July, but will reopen in August on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays once again. We are looking forward to starting the 2015-16 school year next September with a full Monday through Friday schedule! Have a safe, happy and healthy summer! See you again soon!
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Sort, match, describe and compare a variety of different fruits and vegetables. Some of them you may be familiar with; others you may never have heard of. Course: PP1111 Day: Tuesday Dates: July 7-21 Trees, dirt, bugs and birds. So many different things to see, touch, hear and smell in nature. We will get outside and experience the many things that nature has to offer. Course: PP1112 Day: Wednesday Dates: July 8-22
Painting Pazazz
Paint with a variety of different tools and with a variety of different materials in this class all about painting. Course: PP1113 Day: Thursday Dates: July 9-23
When I Grow Up
Children imagine all of the different things they could be when they grow up—a firefighter, a veterinarian, a construction worker, a dancer. Come experience a variety of jobs they may be thinking of as they grow. Course: PP1114 Day: Thursday Dates: July 9-23 Get up close and personal with all of these flying and crawling creatures. What characteristics does a bug have and where are the best places to find them? Course: PP1115 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: July 7-9
Eric Carle Come with your young child for activities related to a weekly theme, meet other families and build relationships. No preregistration necessary. It’s the perfect place to relax with your toddler or infant while your preschooler is in a preschool camp with us. Time: 9:15-11:30 am Day: Thursday Dates: July 9: Water Fun July 16: A Rainbow of Colors July 23: Animals at the Zoo Fee: $4 per child; max $12 or three punches per family (limit of 4 children/adult)
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Little Cloud, Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See? and The Very Hungry Caterpillar are just a few of the wonderful books by Eric Carle. Come and enjoy a variety of stories and activities that he created. Course: PP1116 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: July 14-16
Help Me Write My Name
Classes offered at the Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove • Programming takes place September through May • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available • One, two, three times per week • Two-hour to two-and-a-half-hour sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for two yearolds 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 or call 763-753-7170.
Writing begins so much sooner when a child puts a pencil to paper. Body awareness, letter skills and fine motor skills will be part of the focus of this class as the children work toward writing their name and other familiar letters and words. Course: PP1117 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: July 21-23
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Community & Business Minnesota volunteer wins National Agriculture in the Classroom award Submitted by Juanita Reed-Boniface Oak Grove Resident, volunteer
Juanita Reed-Boniface, a long-time Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) volunteer, has won the prestigious 2015 National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC) Ag Advocate Award. Initiated in 2010 by NAITC, the award recognizes an exemplary volunteer who freely gives time to promote agricultural literacy for students in preschool to grade 12. The National Grange is the award sponsor. Upon learning of her winning nomination, ReedBoniface said, “I’ve advocated
for agriculture and learning all my life. In recent years, it has become my passion as I’ve recognized the importance of educating our youth about the food and fiber system. Receiving this award is a great honor and very humbling.” She will be recognized at the opening dinner at the 2015 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference to be held June 17-19 in Louisville, Kentucky. When asked when she began her involvement with agriculture literacy education, Reed-Boniface answered, “I have themes I wrote in grade school about living in the Nebraska Sandhills and life on my grandparents farm.
My high school original oratory, “The Heritage We Hold,” focused on agriculture, particularly the land.” Reed-Boniface and her husband Dick officially joined MAITC volunteers in 1995 when they attended a “Getting Comfortable in the Classroom” training workshop. Since then, she has made countless school visits educating youth about agriculture and has advocated agriculture through the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota and American CattleWomen, Minnesota State Fair, University of Minnesota 4-H, and Minnesota and National Agri-Women. ReedBoniface has been a guest in all the Independent School
Juanita Reed-Boniface (left) has been a tireless advocate for increased agricultural literacy. She is pictured with Ann Bercher, program supervisor, Minnesota Oliver H. Kelley Historical Site. Submitted photo
District 15 elementary schools as well as Preschool Place 15. Book bundles of accurate agriculture books can be found in all the elementary school media centers, thanks to ReedBoniface and her husband. Among the souvenirs from these teaching experiences are many envelopes of thank you letters from students and teachers. Reed-Boniface grew up on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska, graduated from the University of Nebraska and relocated to Minnesota in 1963 to begin a 30-year career as a 4-H educator with the
Minnesota Extension Service. She is known as a leader who has served in many roles in the community. Reed-Boniface has received many awards and recognition for her leadership in professional and community organizations. The MAITC vision is for agriculture to be valued by all and the mission is to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education. Contributing authors: Michael Crusan, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Communications, Sue Knott and Al Withers, MAITC staff
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Life experiences — Lawrence “DC” Randle Kim Demory Eagle grove eagle
Permission to reprint from the Eagle Grove Eagle, Eagle Grove, Iowa From meeting the man who discovered the Titanic to traveling the Amazon, DC Randle shares his adventures with students in more ways than one. Part 2 of 2. Lawrence “DC” Randle has been living a life of adventure. Dedicating his life to sharing those adventures with students, Randle has
given hundreds of kids the opportunity to travel with him for an Amazon experience they will never forget. The Citizen Science in the Peruvian Amazon program gives students the chance to overcome their fears, build confidence, practice team work, experience science firsthand and develop a connection with one of the world’s most biodiverse and globally important ecosystems. “It’s an incredible experience for your curiosity and
wonder,” said Randle. “You don’t have to be a scientist, just willing to help those who know how. You are doing real research with real scientists.” The possibilities of what a student will learn and experience while in the Amazon rainforest for 10 days are limitless. They will work side-by-side with scientists, interact with native people of the land (learning how they use the forest for shelter, food and medicine) and ascend 115 feet on a quarter-mile Rainforest Canopy Walkway. They will encounter a vast variety of animals and hundreds of thousands of species of insects. Just some of them include the gliding ant, new beetle studies, wildlife sightings, the dead leaf mimic katydid, poisonous dart frogs, giant ant eaters, giant snails, three-toed sloth, translucentwinged butterfly and so much more. They will also study native plant life. “Studying the toughness of a leaf might not seem important, but certain animals only eat certain plants. We want to know why,” said Randle One of the plants native to the forest, Una De Gato, also known as Cat’s Claw, has been studied since the 1970s. Although virtually unheard of in the United States until recently, this “miracle herb” as it’s been called, is showing promise in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes,
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Kohl’s in Blaine has partnered with East Bethel Community School (EBCS) for the past seven years through the Kohl’s Cares® program. Kohl’s believes in giving back to the communities they serve, not just with money and resources, but also with talent and time through volunteer work. Throughout the years Kohl’s volunteers have completed a variety of activities that have helped EBCS in numerous ways. Kohl’s has donated school supplies and books to our students. They have volunteered numerous hours to help in our school with activities such as Arbor Day, school book walks, the book fair, pizza night, fifth grade party, classroom activities and more. Every time the Kohl’s volunteers come, we receive a grant to help better our school. We are honored that the Kohl’s in Blaine has chosen our school for the Kohl’s Cares® program which is committed to kids’ health and education. Thank you, Kohl’s!
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Greetings From The Capitol
Graduation Announcements
Tom Hackbarth State rep. District 31B
Questions remain late in 2015 session The 2015 legislative session was drawing to a close at deadline time. That means that, while we cannot discuss in certainty what transpired, we can talk about what the House was looking to do. The number one responsibility this session was to establish a new twoyear budget for the state. The House’s position is that government spending should not grow faster than family budgets and the budget we shaped reflected that. We agreed to spending totals with that in mind and focused on education, roads and bridges and protecting aging Minnesotans’ quality of life. The state is projected to have a surplus, but we don’t have those dollars yet. The financially responsible solution is to prepare long-term road and bridge investments and significant tax relief for when those dollars become available. The governor and the Senate proposed a General Fund budget of $43 billion, $3 billion more than the House proposed. The total we agreed upon fell in the middle at $41.5 billion, approximately halfway between Republican and Democrat budgets. Again, this agreement was in place at the time of deadline, but had not yet been enacted. As for the aforementioned House priorities, here is a look at what we were proposing in those areas: Roads and Bridges The House delivered a road and bridge solution for the next decade without increasing the tax burden on middleclass Minnesotans in part by dedicating existing taxes being
collected on purchases of auto parts to roads and bridges. This is in contrast to the governor and the Senate, both of which proposed gas-tax increases. Education House Republicans will partner $1.3 billion in new money ($400 million above base) with innovative reforms to ensure every child—regardless of zip code—receives a world-class education. Aging Adults House Republicans advocated for new investments in critical reforms to improve aging adults’ quality of life. The House also passed a tax bill, which would phase out Minnesota’s practice of taxing Social Security benefits. Estimates indicate this would provide tax relief in the range of $280 to $600 per person to more than 366,500 Minnesotans. But, as of press time, it appeared as if the Senate and the governor
would not accept this bill. That is disappointing because Minnesota currently is one of only six states to fully tax Social Security retirement benefits and it is time we join the vast majority of other states in how we treat our elderly. Their budgets are often very tight and not taxing their Social Security retirement benefits would be a huge help. Funding for K-12 education was one of the last items in need of a solution this session. The governor was threatening to veto the bipartisan K-12 education bill because he wants universal pre-K for four-year-olds. The House’s position is that we know parents may choose to send their children to a school-based program, or they may opt for the preschool at their church or at the daycare down the street. We want to make sure that parents have those options and they’re not given one choice for their four-year-old’s education.
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Lake George Improvement District news Juanita Reed-Boniface Lake George Improvement District
Lake George Improvement District (LGID) Board of Directors held their first meeting of 2015 on April 21. The main item of business was the review of lake treatments completed in 2014. The board also received reports on the surveys done by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Anoka Conservation District with their recommendations for 2015. Following are highlights of the reports and recommended actions:
Water Clarity In 2014 Lake George had good water quality for this region of the state receiving an overall B grade. Secchi transparence was over 15 feet in late May, but saw a drop in late July. This is a concern to the board. Steps are being taken to work with the Anoka County Conservation District for a new monitoring program to gather more detailed data. The lake will be sampled every two weeks for phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, pH, specific conductivity, turbidity, temperature and dissolved oxygen at a depth of 1m. Additional sampling will be done before and after
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Register Now! Registration brochures can be downloaded at www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us. Questions, please contact Betsy at 763-434-9570.
4th Annual Kids 1K! Bring your children to East Bethel Booster Park for a Kids 1K around the pond! The 1K is designed for children 12 and under. Each participant will receive a medal of participation.
Proceeds from the Booster Day 5K & 1K FUN Run/Walk will be donated to the Booster Day Committee for future Booster Day celebrations and Boy Scout Troop 733. Sponsors:
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treatment of milfoil and curly leaf pondweed. Native Species Weed Growth According to the DNR survey on August 12, 2014, Lake George is rich in native plants. The lake is home to 24 aquatic plants. This compares to most area lakes who have a biodiversity of only 10-12 different species. All of these native plants contribute to water clarity. Invasive Species Invasive species in Lake George continue to be Eurasian water milfoil and curly leaf pondweed. Treatment plans are being finalized for control of these plants this summer. All treatment plans including locations, type of product, timing and follow-up are done only under the direction with and approval of the DNR.
Watercraft Inspections at the Public Landing A DNR grant has been received for watercraft inspections at the public landing which will be matched by the LGID. Purpose of the inspections is to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species as well as launching education and outreach programs to increase public awareness. Watercraft inspectors will be monitoring for zebra mussels, curly leaf pondweed, and Eurasian milfoil. Inspectors will be stationed at the Lake George boat landing during the Memorial Day to Labor Day time period. The LGID Board meets monthly, the third Tuesday of the month AprilOctober, 7:00 p.m. at Oak Grove City Hall. The public is always welcome to attend.
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Saturday, June 6 8:00 am All day St. Francis Lions Club and Killebrew Root Beer Softball Tournament in Community Park, concessions by St. Francis Lioness 8:00 am 5K Run/Walk, participants meet at St. Francis High School west parking lot, registration begins at 7:00 am, sponsored by St. Francis Lions, Killebrew Root Beer, Anytime Fitness, St. Francis Dental Care, Fairview Health Services, Subway-St. Francis 9:00 am–Noon Wellness Van—free health screening near the ISD 15 school bus garage, sponsored by St. Francis Lions/Lioness 9:00 am–6:00 pm Exhibitor booths in Community Park 10:00 am Carnival rides, games, crafters and food booths in Community Park 10:00 am Petting Zoo and Pony Rides by Tommy’s Zoo and Stables in Community Park 10:00 am Registration for Turtle Race, bring your own turtle (no blanding turtles) 10:30 am Turtle race begins in Community Park, sponsored by Schroeder’s Stables and run by Cub Scout Pack 511 10:00 am Food & Beverages at St. Francis Fire Station, sponsored by St. Francis Lions Noon Free Kids Walk, starts at St. Francis True Value Hardware and ends at St. Francis Middle School. Root beer floats will be served at the end of the walk, sponsored by McDonald’s and St. Francis Lions. Stay and watch Ronald McDonald in the Pioneer Days parade. 12:30 pm Bed Races start at St. Francis True Value Hardware, sponsored by the St. Francis Lions and Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill 1:00 pm GRAND PARADE – Grand Marshal Barb Held After Parade Bingo, Food & Beverages at St. Francis Fire Station, sponsored by St. Francis Fire Department and St. Francis Lions After Parade Horseshoe Tournament at St. Francis American Legion, bring your own partner, sponsored by St. Francis American Legion After Parade– SFHS Alumni All Class Reunion in Woodbury Park on 4:00 pm Bridge Street, highlighting Class of 1965 – 50th Reunion, sponsored by Highland Money Management 2:30–5:30 pm Connexus Energy, electrical safety demonstration in Community Park 3:00-5:00 pm Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program Coronation at St. Francis Middle School 3:30 pm Touch of Magic Show in tent in Community Park 4:00–8:00 pm Live music by Dirty Dog Duo at St. Francis American Legion 5:00–8:00 pm Live music by Slippery Steve and Scary Gary in Community Park 6:00 pm Free kids games and hot dogs before the fireworks at Living Hope’s Ministry Center across from St. Francis High School 10 Minutes FIREWORKS at St. Francis High School football field, after Dusk all school rules will be enforced— no tobacco or alcohol on school grounds, sponsored by St. Francis Bottle Shop 9:00 pm–1:00 am Live music by Maiden Dixie at Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill (21+), cover charge 9:00 pm–1:00 am DJ and Ladies Night at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
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Free root beer floats at Village Bank, sponsored by Village Bank Carnival rides start in Community Park Exhibitor booths in Community Park St. Francis Friday Nite Rally—street rods, customs, classics, trucks and motorcycles at St. Francis City Centre parking lot Live music by Dirty Dog Duo and One Mangy Cat in Community Park Movies in Community Park, bring blankets and chairs, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 511 Live music by Slippery Steve and Scary Gary at St. Francis American Legion Live music by Killer Hayseeds at Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill (21+), cover charge
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8:00–10:00 am Free breakfast served at St. Francis United Methodist Church, located at 3914 229th Avenue NW 8:00 am All day St. Francis Lions Club and Killebrew Root Beer Softball Tournament in Community Park, concessions by St. Francis Lioness 10:00 am Community Worship Service in Community Park, hosted by Living Hope Church and St. Francis United Methodist Church 10:00 am–4:00 pm Exhibitor booths in Community Park 11:00 am Carnival rides, games, crafters and food booths in Community Park 11:00 am Petting Zoo and Pony Rides by Tommy’s Zoo and Stables in Community Park Noon The Wonderful World of Woody—music, singing, juggling and magic in tent in Community Park 1:00 pm Kid’s Power Pedal Pull in Community Park 1:00 pm Garden Tractor Pull at St. Francis American Legion, concessions by Legion Auxiliary SAL 2:00–5:00 pm Live music by Country Crossing Band in Community Park 2:00 pm Bingo at Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill, 15 games of 75% payout up to $99, last game coverall guaranteed $1,000
Medallion Hunt Medallion Hunt begins Monday, June 1 with daily clues posted on the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce website www.stfrancischamber.org, Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored by the St. Francis Bottle Shop, Highland Money Management, Subway in St. Francis and St. Francis Physical Therapy
12th Annual Amateur Photo Contest Photos accepted at Advanced Automotive Care until Friday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m. and displayed June 1-5. Sponsored by Advanced Automotive Care, Inc. and Amy Lazere from Coldwell Banker Burnet
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Pioneer Days 2015—a community celebration for the entire family Janice Audette SFACC pioneer Days
Plan on attending the 51st Pioneer Days celebration, June 5-7, presented by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. Community Park, located at 22825 St. Francis Boulevard in St. Francis, will come alive for three days with carnival rides, business vendors, food, a petting zoo and great entertainment. Everything from the familyfriendly movie in Community Park and live music to the always captivating Grand Parade led by this year’s grand marshal Barb Held, St. Francis City Clerk and longtime Pioneer Days organizer. Don’t
miss the spectacular fireworks display as the city celebration promises fun for all. The St. Francis Lions Club will be sponsoring the Killebrew Root Beer Softball Tournament June 6-7. Watch for clues for the 2015 Medallion Hunt on Facebook, Twitter and www.stfrancischamber.org beginning Monday, June 1. You must have a Pioneer Days button to claim the prize. Buttons can be purchased at Casey’s General Store, King’s County Market, St. Francis Bottle Shop, City of St. Francis, Patriot Lanes, St. Francis True Value and Village Bank for only $5 and comes with a
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coupon book full of savings. New this year is the Business Expo running all three days. There will be businesses, food concessions, crafters and non-profit groups selling their wares and promoting their services in Community Park. If you would like to sign up as a business, the deadline is Friday, May 29. Fill out an application on the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce website, www. stfrancischamber.org. Available now until June 5 at 4:30 p.m. are discounted advance tickets for the Pioneer Days carnival rides. Discounted tickets are $10 for five rides and can be purchased at the following St. Francis locations: Casey’s General Store, King’s County Market, St. Francis Bottle Shop, City of St. Francis, St. Francis True Value, and Village Bank. Here are some highlights for each day:
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Friday, June 5 Live music in Community Park with the Dirty Dog Duo and One Mangy Cat from 5:008:30 p.m., followed by movies in Community Park at 9:00 p.m. Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 511. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Saturday, June 6 The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. at St. Francis High School west parking lot with registration at 7:00 a.m. New for the little ones is a Kid Walk sponsored by McDonald’sSt. Francis and St. Francis Lions, at noon at St. Francis True Value and ending at St. Francis Middle School (SFMS) with root beer floats and T-shirts. The Bed Races will follow the Kid Walk at 12:30 p.m. in front of St. Francis True Value. Call 763-753-1265 for more information. The Grand Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. After the parade Bingo, food and beverages will be available at the fire station and SFHS Alumni All Class Reunion in Woodbury Park on Bridge Street. Don’t miss the events under the tent in the park, including, Connexus Energy’s Electrical Safety Demos at 2:30 p.m. and the Touch of Magic Show at 3:30 p.m. A Pioneer Days button will give you a $1
discount on admittance to the St. Francis Ambassador Program Coronation at SFMS at 3:00 p.m. Music in the park with Slippery Steve and Scary Gary from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Free kids games and hot dogs at Living Hope’s Ministry Center at 6:00 p.m. across from St. Francis High School. Don’t miss the fireworks at the St. Francis High School football field at dusk. More live music by Maiden Dixie at Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill at 9:00 p.m. (21+) with a cover charge. Sunday, June 7 Breakfast 8:00-10:00 a.m. at St. Francis United Methodist Church, 3914-229th Avenue NW. A community worship service will take place in the tent in Community Park at 10:00 a.m. with a full day of fun to follow, including Wonderful World of Woody at Noon, Kids Power Peddle Pull at 1:00 p.m., bingo at Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill, 2:00 p.m. and live music by Country Crossing Band at Community Park, 2:00-5:00 p.m. For a detailed schedule of events, please see page 19. For more information or registration forms, go to www.stfrancischamber. org/pioneerdays or follow Pioneer Days on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ StFrancisPioneerDays or call 763-438-5163.
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FREE! Family Friendly Event Reserved parking for Every Friday Night 1980 & Older 5:00 p.m.–Dusk Street Rods, Customs, Classics, Weather Permitting
St. Francis City Centre Mall
Trucks, Motorcycles
Music and Prizes Weekly
Custom trophies by Joe from St. Francis Collision on May 15 (special prizes and trophies), June 26, July 24, August 21 and September 11
Hwy 47 & Pederson Dr. NW St. Francis, Minnesota For rally information, call Dick Henz at 763-753-1092.
Sponsored by St. Francis Collision/Joe’s Hot Rod Shop, St. Francis McDonald’s, King’s County Market and other area merchants.
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Wellness Van offers free screening June 6 Kevin Schuldt St. Francis Lions
The St. Francis High School class of 1995 met on April 24 at the Hampton Inn in Shoreview for their 20-year reunion. Submitted by Betsy Roed Students in 5th grade have been busy completing their Science Fair Investigations. Ashley DiazGarcia wanted to find out how many rubber bands it would take to cut a watermelon. She was surprised when it took 530 rubber bands!
During Pioneer Days the St. Francis Lions Club, in partnership with Mercy & Unity Hospitals, is offering free health screenings. The health screenings will be Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.-noon. The van will be located near the school bus parking garage at 22968 Ambassador Boulevard NW in St. Francis. Area residents can complete a health questionnaire, have their blood pressure checked and have their blood drawn to determine blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Each participant receives a personal risk report to help in deciding what steps need to be taken to maintain or regain a healthier life. The Wellness Van is a co-project of District 5M7 Lions/Lioness and Mercy & Unity Hospitals. The van is staffed by nurses and lab staff from Mercy & Unity Hospitals. Mercy & Unity Hospitals in Coon Rapids and Fridley are part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a non-profit network of hospitals, clinics and other health care services.
Robyn Law, CCCS Teacher
The Allina Hospital Wellness Van will be at Pioneer Days on Saturday, June 6. Submitted Photo Pioneer Days Amateur Photo Contest sponsored jointly by:
12th Annual Pioneer Days
June 5-7, 2015
Northland Screw Products wishes everyone a safe and fun 2015 Pioneer Days. Northland Screw Products
3855 Stark Drive • PO Box 429 • St. Francis, MN 55070
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Amateur Photo Contest
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Photos will be accepted to size 5x7 inches. Judging will be based on creativity, composition and uniqueness.
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Categories are: People, Animals, Scenic Highway 47 and Stark Drive • St. Francis www.advancedautomotivecare.net
Advanced Automotive will accept entries until Friday, May 29. All photos will be displayed at Advanced Automotive Care, June 1-5. Judging will take place Friday, June 5.
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Join us for a
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Sunday, June 7 • 8:00-10:00 a.m. Park in our lot on Saturday or Sunday during Pioneer Days for only $2.
St. Francis United Methodist Church A Community Dedicated to Seeking Christ and Serving Others Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Kevin Coder 3914 - 229th Avenue • St. Francis www.stfrancis-umc.com • 763-753-2273 The Courier | June 2015 | www.the-courier.org
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Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or by appointment
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Good Luck to Miss St. Francis Candidate Katie Cederberg Sponsored by St. Francis Collision 21
High school Spanish students explore art and food in Minneapolis Carmen Briceño and Steven Fetzik SFHS Staff
College level Spanish students from St. Francis High School visited the Minnesota Institute of Art as well as Mercado Central in Minneapolis on April 14. The trip was chaperoned by Carmen Briceño, the high school’s Spanish teacher. Students viewed art from classic Hispanic artists, such as Dali, Picasso, El Greco and Goya. They were also able to examine cultural artifacts from several indigenous cultures. After the visit to the museum, the students were able to explore Mercado Central, a Spanish food district, where they spent time sampling Hispanic foods and interacting with the merchants in their native language.
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All profits stay in the City of St. Francis.
Store revenues have been provided to fund all or a portion of the following city projects: • Defibrillators for all police squads • Gazebo in Woodbury Park • Decorative street lighting • Fire department pumper truck • Police squad cars • Fire department tanker truck • Fire station expansion • Police station expansion • Holiday decorations • Street light at Hwy. 47 and CR 81
Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
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Join us on Friday, June 5 for
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Sunday, June 7 • 2:00 p.m.
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Good Luck to our Miss St. Francis Candidate Ariel Orr
Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill 3085 Bridge Street • St. Francis • 763-753-4011 patriotlanesbarandgrill.com Hours 11:00 am-1:00 am
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St. Francis Ambassador Candidates 2015-16 Little Miss St. Francis Ambassador Candidates
Carly Becker
Alyssa Kamman
Sponsored by Amazing Alterations
Sponsored by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
2014-15 Miss St. Francis Ambassadors (L-R) Miss St. Francis Laura Palmquist, Little Miss St. Francis Victoria Plummer, Little Miss St. Francis Annelise Hulst and Miss St. Francis Kasondra Schrecongost. Thank you for all that you have done for the program this past year. Submitted Photo
St. Francis Ambassador Scholarship Pageant Jacquie Goedel Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program Coordinator
Haley Mau
Sponsored by Mau’s Home Inspection
Lillian Montes
Sponsored by Goodrich Pharmacy
2015-16 Miss St. Francis Ambassador Candidates
Katie Cederberg
Sponsored by St. Francis Collision & Glass
Brittany Coop
Sponsored by Opp Family Chiropractic, PA
Coronation of 2015-16 Miss St. Francis Ambassadors is Saturday, June 6, 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis Middle School. Ariel Orr
Sponsored by Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill
Visit www.sfambassadors.com to learn more about the Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program.
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The Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program is celebrating another fantastic year with current Ambassadors, Little Miss St. Francis Annelise Hulst, Little Miss St. Francis Victoria Plummer, Miss St. Francis Kasondra Schrecongost and Miss St. Francis Laura Palmquist. Please help us by celebrating these four amazing young ladies and the 2015-16 candidates by attending the coronation on Saturday, June 6, 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis Middle School. Admission is $6 for 18 years and older, $4 for students and children 5 and under are free. There is a $1 discount on admission with a Pioneers Day button. We would like to take this time and thank some of our amazing sponsors that have helped us out this year. First we would like to thank the City of St. Francis current Mayor Steve Kane and former Mayor Jerry Tveit. They all have been great supporters of the program throughout the years. A big thank you to the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Francis Lions for the scholarships for the ambassadors; we couldn’t be more appreciative of their continued support throughout the years. With the support of Opp Family Chiropractic and Fairview Clinics, we were able to have a motivational speaker talk to our candidates. Thank you to St. Francis Collision & Glass who helped with the float repairs and their continued partnership with the program. We also would like to thank Joe Tillman from St. Francis Collision & Glass for his support of our current Miss St. Francis Laura Palmquist and her journey to represent St. Francis in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes program in July. Village Bank of St. Francis has been very kind in sponsoring the crowns and Highland Money Management is also the sponsor of the sashes for the new ambassadors. We would also like to thank the sponsors of our candidates this year. Without the continued
support of the local businesses, we wouldn’t be able to enrich the lives of our candidates and ambassadors.
The Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program would like to wish Miss St. Francis Ambassador Laura Palmquist luck as she represents St. Francis at the Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes Ambassador Candidate Program July 21-26. The coronation will be held July 25 at University of Minnesota’s Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Torchlight Parade is on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. We welcome everyone to join us and show your support as she represents St. Francis. Good luck Laura! Submitted Photo 23
Business Profile: Annabelle’s Photography Anna Williams owner, Annabelle’s photography
Cedar Creek Community School fifth graders held their annual Science Fair on May 7. Pictured are Joey Parr and Thomas Green. It was a great evening for all of the fifth graders to share their scientific findings. Sandra Benson, CCCS Community Relations Coordinator
Anna Williams, owner of Annabelle’s Photography, offers high quality photography services at an affordable rate in St. Francis. A native Minnesotan, Anna relocated to Fargo, North Dakota for college. After trying to find her niche in the business world, she realized she needed to find a more fitting career. “I had the opportunity to edit some of my own wedding photos and suddenly it came to me—THIS is what I should be doing. I always had a camera with me and loved taking photos, but had never considered it a career.” Ever since, she has devoted her time to building an impressive portfolio and learning everything possible about photography. Shortly after establishing her business, her husband’s career relocated them to St. Francis. Despite having to relaunch her
business, she feels this has been a wonderful opportunity and loves the new community she calls home. Annabelle’s Photography specializes in weddings and lifestyle portraiture. Her portfolio includes sessions of families and kids, maternity, engagement, pets, head-shots, special events and senior portraits. Most sessions are $125 and are completed on location. All edited images are provided to the client on a copyright released disc, so they have the ability to print their photos wherever they wish. Another recent addition to her portfolio are the boudoir sessions. She insists every woman should invest in a tasteful session to help build her own self-esteem. “I know how it feels to be uncomfortable about the way I look in photographs, which
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The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County will present a free Dollars into Sense class on Thursdays: June 18, July 9, August 13 and September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Avenue, Blaine. Class will cover tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit and where to get additional help or resources. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class.
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helps me relate to people who may be uneasy about their appearance. It does not matter what size you are or what insecurities you have. There are beautiful ways to pose a person that accent their best features.” These posing strategies extend to all areas of her photography and she strives to make each client look and feel their best.
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Good Luck to Little Miss St. Francis Candidate Alyssa Kamman
Good Luck to Little Miss St. Francis Candidate Haley Mau
Sponsored by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
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Letters to the Editor
Thank you
Found guilty
Questions on the payout settlement with former superintendent
I was surprised to be selected to receive the national agriculture in the classroom ag advocate award for 2015. (See details in the article on page 14.) I want to say thank you to ISD 15 elementary school principals—Darin Hahn, Angela Scardigli, and Kathleen Kohnen (retired) and Nancy Wallace (former director ISD 15 Preschool Place) and the teachers in each school for inviting me into their classrooms. A very special thanks to the students who have been such good listeners, asked great questions and welcomed me into their classrooms. We have had fun learning together about agriculture. Working with our students is always a special time for me.
For the past several months, I have had the privilege of being involved with the Strategic Planning Committee for the St. Francis School District Community. The Committee consisted of a very diversified group of people from our Community!! Prior to the commencement of this planning committee, to be very candid, I had not really given much thought as to the viability of this group of folks!! It didn’t take too long for me to realize that the different things that were being tossed around were going to lead to something really “important!!” The “process” of working together was most memorable for me!! So, one could make the case for this group of individuals to be “Found Guilty” of being involved in a “Process” of developing a Strategic Plan for the School District Community!!
Why did the Chairman of ISD 15 School Board, Mr. Roberts respond with a “No” to a question from a member of the middle school SMC, on will there be an article in The Courier on the settlement with Mr. Saxton? Mr. Roberts responded with, any questions, people can contact a schoolboard member or the acting superintendent. This is the schoolboard who gave Mr. Saxton a three year contract and then put him on administrative leave, paying him how much over the past 14 months? Is it true Mr. Saxton was paid $150,000 in sick days and vacation day pay, and how much did the school district pay in lawyer fees over the past 14 months or so? Why do I have to read the story in the Minneapolis paper and the Anoka County Union Herald? How do I know if their reporters got the story correct? With all the money ISD 15 tax payers are paying out, why can’t the school board write an article for The Courier explaining in detail, from the beginning, with all the information tax payers need to know and have the right to know, without having to ask questions! What happened and just how much did the school board have to pay out to settle this issue? What was the total cost of the buy out, with Mr. Saxton? School board elections were pushed back to 2016 to save money from this November’s election, so says the schoolboard. Or was it really pushed back to let the voters forget what the current schoolboard cost the tax payers of ISD 15, so they can get re-elected in November 2016?
Juanita Reed-Boniface ISD 15 Resident, Educator
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Yours In Community, Gary N. Scholla
Mike Starr
ISD 15 Resident
ISD 15 Resident
St. Francis Lions present fun-filled events during Pioneer Days ´ Softball Tournament
Sponsored by North Lake Brewing & Killebrew Root Beer
´ Home Run Derby
Sponsored by Captain’s on Long Lake
´ Killebrew Root Beer 5K Walk/Run the Rum
St. Francis Lions will also be
donating 20%
of all adult beverages sold at Community Park during Pioneer Days, June 5-7.
´ Bed Races
Sponsored by Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill
´ St. Francis Lioness Food Booth ´ McDonald’s Kids Walk Sponsored by McDonald’s
´ Wellness Van
Sponsored by Mercy & Unity Hospitals
´ Cub Scout/Boy Scout Root Beer Floats ´ St. Francis Fire Station Adult Beverages Sponsored by St. Francis Lions
´ Adult Beverage Garden
Sponsored by Captain’s on Long Lake
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Help save the future of Pioneer Days!
To register for, or if you have questions about the Killebrew Walk/Run, McDonald’s Kids Walk or Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill Bed Race, stop by St. Francis True Value Hardware Store or call Tim or Kristin at 763-753-1265.
June 1-14, 2015
Captain’s on Long Lake and the St. Francis American Legion Post 622 with North Lake Brewing will work together to
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I Hate When That Happens
Randy Gerdin ASE certified technician
Some say the days are long and the years are short. Here we are, back to summer again. Believe it or not, summer seems to be one of the busiest seasons in the auto repair world. It’s a time when people open windows as they
drive and then note a rattle or clunk they did not notice before. They turn on the air conditioner and notice that the air is only mildly cold or perhaps even warm. It is a time when the computer controls on our vehicles start to
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work a bit differently. Usually gas prices creep up as gas companies switch back to their summer blend of fuel. We may also note that our vehicle’s fuel mileage improves, coinciding with the change to summer fuel, along with perhaps less idle time spent warming up cars so they are tolerable to drive. We also have to deal with potholes, which never seem to go away. Summer is a time when we may have trouble with our vehicles overheating. During the winter, our engine cooling
fans rarely come on because the outside temperature is cold and the air cools our engines. Whenever the temperature changes, that may trigger the tire pressure monitoring system light to turn on. With increased temperatures comes increased tire pressures. Usually about one pound of pressure for every ten degrees of ambient air temperature change. This time of year is a great time to have a physical done on your vehicle. We call it a comprehensive vehicle
Sannerud, Savarese & Associates, p.a. Certified Public Accountants
Specializing in accounting and taxes for closely-held and family-owned businesses since 1974. Office hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or by appointment
763-434-5929
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Join us Sunday, June 21 for an
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One service at 9:30 a.m.! Music provided by the Long Lake Gospel Group
763-434-4772 763-434-7373
Long Lake Lutheran Church Long Lake Lutheran is located at 3921 277th Avenue NW, about 5 miles north of St. Francis on Highway 47 763-444-5315 • www.longlakeluth.org
Join us for Vacation Bible School
Collision Specialists
Recommended by insurance companies Ask about a free loaner car • Owners John and Lori Buchta Friendly and dependable service
Services include: Individual Income Taxes • Business Taxes Tax Planning • Quickbooks & Peachtree Assistance
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Please register by Sunday, June 7 at the church!
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Lutheran Church & Preschool
Friday, June 26 Dinner served 5:00 p.m. Program 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 27 Program 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please bring a bag lunch
Sunday, June 28
Celebration during 9:30 a.m. worship service Family faith activities will follow worship.
Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Ave NW, Isanti, MN, about 5 miles north of St. Francis 763-444-5315 • www.longlakeluth.org Email: youthdirector@longlakeluth.org
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inspection. This allows for an inspection of many of the unseen items, such as the steering and suspension systems, brakes, tires and a good time to check all the filters and don’t forget the cabin air filter. We have done a number of these inspections in recent weeks. Some folks just want to make sure everything is good for their summer vacation driving. We have had a few folks that just purchased a different vehicle or are thinking about buying a used car and bring it in to have a once-over before they actually buy it. In one case, we found the vehicle had numerous issues not known to the buyer. After the inspection, they promptly returned the vehicle and said, “No thank you. We found more wrong with the vehicle than it is worth.” A good inspection can also reveal the condition of the vehicle’s undercarriage, such as the engine cradle mounts. We have found many cases where good old Minnesota salt has done damage to the unseen metal under our vehicles. We see numerous problems with rusty brake lines. I guess we should not be surprised at such things. The average age of a vehicle on the road today is over 10 years old. I remember when most vehicles would not even last ten years; now it is common. Since vehicles last longer than they used to, we do need to budget for repairs. We see vehicles with over 250,000 miles on them that are still very nice. Of course, these folks maintain their vehicles, as they should. Another trend we are seeing is vehicles with high mileages. Customers are replacing engines or transmissions and spending thousands of dollars because in the long run, they feel it is worth it. They cannot take that same amount of money and replace their vehicle with a different one that is as nice with a new engine or transmission. Makes sense, especially if the owner has taken good care of it and the rest of the vehicle is in good condition. A good comprehensive inspection is a great way to get information about your vehicle so you can have it in tip-top shape for all your summer plans. We have all seen the broken down vehicle, fully loaded for vacation, pulled alongside the road. I hate when that happens. 2015 | www.the-courier.org
Financial Focus
Blake Cheeley Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Goodbye, child care costs… hello, college savings opportunities If you’re a working parent, you know firsthand about the difficulties of finding quality, affordable care for your children. But eventually, your kids head off to school, and those child care bills go away, or at least diminish greatly. When that happens, you could start putting away money for another one of your children’s milestones: college. Just how expensive is child care? Costs vary greatly among the 50 states, but the national average for a 4-yearold at a child care center is approximately $7,880 per year, according to Child Care Aware of America, a child care resource and referral agency sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. What could you do with this money once your child enters kindergarten? Of course, not all schools provide all-day kindergarten, so you still may have some child care costs. For the purposes of illustration, let’s presume you can finally say “goodbye” to child care costs when your child is in first grade, and let’s also assume your child is attending a public school. If you invested that $7,880 every year for 12 years until your child reaches 18, you could accumulate more than $150,000 in a tax-advantaged
college savings account, such as a 529 plan — assuming the money was placed in a hypothetical investment that earned 7 percent per year. (Keep in mind, though, that the word “hypothetical” means exactly that, because whenever you put money in any variable investment, there are no guarantees.) Actually, earnings in a 529 plan accumulate and are distributed tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10 percent IRS penalty on the earnings.) Also, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. However, 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility. A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime contribution limits are generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans allow contributions well in excess of $200,000. And a 529 plan is flexible: If your child decides against college or vocational school, you can transfer the unused funds to another family member, tax and penalty free.
A 529 plan is a widely used choice for college savings, but it is not your only option. You could also consider a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. You can typically only put in a maximum of $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account, but it lets you use the funds on K-12 and college expenses. Whichever college-savings vehicle you choose, it will take discipline on your part to continue investing in it, year after year. And after freeing yourself from those child care bills, you can certainly think of other ways to use this “found” money. That’s why you might want to automatically move money from your checking or savings account to your 529 plan, Coverdell account or other investment earmarked for college. As your income rises over the years, you can increase the amount of these automatic transfers. In any case, once those child care bills stop, you can put that money to work on your children’s behalf. Make the most of this opportunity. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Minnesota college students name Kent Hanson President of the Year Fia Prpic Anoka-Ramsey Community College & Anoka Technical College
The Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA) named Kent Hanson President of the Year during the 2015 spring assembly in Brainerd, April 10-12. Hanson is serving his second year as president of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College. MSCSA is a statewide advocacy organization that represents the interests of more than 100,000 two-year college students. “This is such a great honor, especially coming from students,” said Hanson. “I have been (and continue to be) a student advocate since 1991 when I started teaching radiologic technology.” According to MSCSA representative William Tully, “Kent Hanson was chosen because of his active
engagement with students in virtually all college affairs. It is unusual for a president to win [this award] so early in their tenure; however, student leaders at each of his campuses sent testimonials describing how they have been empowered by the positive environments created for student government operations.” With Hanson as president,
leadership empowerment through collaboration and positivity are threaded throughout the organizations. Hanson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota and a master’s degree in human resource administration from Central Michigan University.
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Recycling Days For All Anoka County Residents Saturdays June 13 & August 8 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
1825 Crosstown Boulevard NW at the Andover Recycling Center
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Appliances, electronics and fluorescent bulbs will be accepted. There are fees for each item.
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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 Course: SC-715018 Grades: 7-8 Dates: July 27-28 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $45
Course: SC-715019 Grade: 1-6 Dates: July 29-30 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Fee: $40 When registering remember to change the program year to 2015-16. Contact Diane Guinn, Rec Department Manager for more info 763-213-1823 The Rec Department a division of ISD 15 Community Education
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Fall 2015 Competitive Soccer Registration Online Registration • July 28 through August 4 Go to northmetrosoccer.org click Registration. Ages: U9-U14
Seven-year-old turned unassisted triple play to win the game Cory podany Parent
Seven-year-old Peyton Podany turned an unassisted triple play to win his baseball team’s May 4 game. His Soderville team was down by one run at the bottom of the last inning and the other team had the bases loaded and no outs. Podany was playing second base when the batter popped it up. Podany caught the ball for the first out. Then he tagged the runner who was on second heading for third and tagged the runner going from first to second who hadn’t tagged up. What a game! His father, Cory Podany said, “I cannot believe he had the conscience to know that he could tag the other kids for the second and third outs.” His parents are very proud of him. Peyton Podany turned an unassisted triple play to win his team’s May 4 baseball game.
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Anoka County 5th Annual 4-H Clover Dash fundraiser was a success Lindsay Anderson Interim 4-H Program Coordinator, U of M Extension, Anoka County
On April 25, over 300 runners and walkers came out for the Anoka County 4-H’s 5th Annual Clover Dash which was held on the beautiful trails of the Bunker Hills Regional Park. We would like to thank all the participants for their support as well as the local businesses, 4-H members, volunteers and alumni who made this event possible. Grateful thanks to the numerous businesses for their generous donations. Young people have over 1,900 hours
Player age is determined as of August 1, 2015. • Fall 2015 teams will be formed from player identification which will be held July 24-29. Registration information will be available on the NMSA website by July with instructions on how to register for Fall teams. • The competitive registration fee does not include the cost of the uniform. Players who do not currently have a Spring 2015 competitive uniform must purchase one.
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of unstructured and unsupervised time each year (equal to a full-time job). 4-H effectively provides opportunities for youth to explore their interests and find ways to contribute, especially during out of school time. Proceeds raised at this event will support Anoka County 4-H programs and scholarships for nearly 700 4-H members. For more information on 4-H in Anoka County, visit www.extension.umn.edu/county/ anoka or call 763-755-1280.
4-H offers summer camps for kids Lindsay Anderson Interim 4-H Program Coordinator, U of M Extension, Anoka County
Summer camps and outdoor adventures are being offered through Anoka County 4-H. These programs are held at 4-H Camp Salie located in Linwood Township. Camps are open to 4-H and non-4-H youth. These camps encourage learning about nature and the environment, making new friends, and indoor and outdoor recreation! Campers will participate in a variety of crafts and special projects. Visit our website at www.extension. umn.edu/county/anoka or call us at 763-755-1280 for more information or to register. Overnight camps: June 23-26, 2015 (grades 2-6) June 30-July 1, 2015 (grades 1-6) Day Camps: June 18, 2015 (grades K-5) June 30, 2015 (grades K-5) July 2, 2015 (grades K-5) The Courier | June 2015 | www.the-courier.org
High school fall sports round up
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St. Francis High School (SFHS) Athletics will hold two fall sports round ups this year. The first will be for football only on Monday, August 3. The second is for all other fall sports on Wednesday, August 5. Both will start at 6:30 p.m. in the SFHS Performing Arts Center. All fall athletes and their parents are invited to attend to meet with coaching staff and register for fall sports. These sports include: boys and girls cross country, football, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis and volleyball. Football practices start on August 10 and all other fall sports practices will begin on August 17. All athletes must be registered before they can practice. Again this year, registration is online. Information will be posted on the athletics website at www.GoStFrancisSaints.com. Remember, student-athletes are required to have a sports physical every three years. To check the date of your student’s last physical, or with any other questions, please call the SFHS Activities Office at 763-213-1508.
St. Francis Area Special Olympics competed in the Area 11 track and field competition Saturday, May 10 at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. It was a beautiful day for the event and everyone who participated did well in their divisions. The state meet is coming up June 18-20 and will be held at Stillwater High School.
Anoka County Parks and Recreation upcoming programs and events Andy soltvedt Visitor services manager
Anoka County Parks and Recreation has some amazing programs in June. To register or for more information, please call 651-429-8007 or visit anokacountyparks.com. Free Day In The Parks Enjoy many of the great park amenities at no charge. Ride your bike, hike, enjoy a picnic or campsite. Entry Fees for the Regional Parks will be waived for the entire day! The following activities will also be offered at no charge: One night of camping at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Bunker Hills Campground. Admission to Bunker Beach Water Park from 4:00-7:00 p.m. One hour canoe or kayak rental at Wargo Nature Center. Where: Regional Parks When: June 7, All Day Disc Golf This is an introductory level class that covers equipment, rules and style of play. Each participant will receive a disc to keep. Pre-registration is required. Where: Bunker Hills Regional Park (Meet in parking lot 2) When: June 6, Noon-2:00 p.m. Cost: $15/person (+ tax)
Nordic Walking Club Join us for a monthly walk through the woods and along the shorelines of Anoka County Parks! Poles are provided or bring your own! Trekking/ hiking poles and Exerstriders are all welcome. Wear comfortable shoes with good tread. Attend four, and receive a free equipment rental through Anoka County Parks! Pre-registration is required. Where: Bunker Hills Regional Park (Meet in front of the Activities Center) When: June 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/person (+ tax) Stand Up Paddle Boarding Fun, easy, cool, and a great workout! Class sizes are very small and the instruction is short and easy, so most of our time will be out on the water. Pre-registration is required. Ages 15+ Teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult taking the class with them. Where: East Coon Rapids Damn Regional Park When: June 27, Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $20/person (+ tax) For the full list of programs and events visit, anokacountyparks.com.
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Ages: U6-U12 Cost: Early registration June 22 through July 11 = $90 July 12 through July 18 = $115 • Rec Playing Nights: Player age is determined as of August 1, 2015. Under 6 Tuesday Under 8 Boys Monday/Girls Thursday Rec Extra will include 6 Fridays Under 10 Boys Monday/Girls Tuesday Under 12 Boys Thursday/Girls Thursday Games played on Saturdays for all ages. • Practices start the week of August 24 and games begin Saturday, August 29. Season ends Saturday, October 10 with the Fall Jamboree. Team T-shirt and socks are provided. • Mini Metros (ages 3-4) will also be offered. See website for details. • Volunteer for positive youth development through soccer by checking the volunteer box during registration. 29
Meetings, Benefits & Events A Walk in the Garden Educational Series Lynne Hagen Master Gardener Program Coordinator
The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is sponsoring A Walk in the Garden educational series of gardening classes at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW in Andover. Six classes are scheduled throughout the summer on select Wednesday evenings in the Veteran’s Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden south of the Activities Center, 7:00-8:00 p.m. June 10: Exploring the Garden June 24: Rain Garden Plants July 8: Continuous Color in the Garden July 29: Seed Saves 101 August 12: Gardening for Butterflies August 26: Vegetable Garden Care and Harvest Classes will be taught by Extension Master Gardener volunteers and will include many useful gardening tips along with University of Minnesota research-based information. Pre-registration is required due to space limitations. Classes are free, but a suggested donation of $5 per session is welcome. Please call 763-755-1280 to reserve your space. A copy of the brochure which includes class descriptions is available at www.anokamastergardeners.org.
AA AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
AA/NA AA/NA Meetings at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel. NA on Mondays at 7:00 p.m., AA on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., NA on Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast networking with the Chamber is on June 10, 8:009:00 a.m. at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis. The next Board of Directors meeting June 17, 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.
Lions Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Mark Silvernagel at 763-753-2215.
Long Lake Lutheran Church invites you to join us for GriefShare Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Free. We are located five miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47. For more information please contact Sharon Sudeith at 763-444-4483 or visit www.longlakeluth.org. For general information on the GriefShare program, visit www.griefshare.org.
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ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meetings: June 8 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m., June 22 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 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.
Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Tuesday 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 out a meeting or visit www.tops.org.
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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 to nowthenlions@yahoo.com. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB meets bimonthly, first and third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at Hunters Inn. Call Ruth Larson at 763-434-9423.
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St. Francis Lions Club meets three times during the month at the St. Francis American Legion. First Wednesday board meeting; second Wednesday regular business meeting; fourth Wednesday 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.
Lioness CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONESS CLUB meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Ham Lake VFW. For membership information call Marilyn Kappelhoff, 763-434-6599. We Serve! St. Francis Lioness Club meets monthly. First Wednesday, administrative board and third Wednesday, 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.
American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Unit 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly on the third Thursday 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. American Legion Post 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234.
Seniors 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 p.m. Some play Scrabble in the afternoon on the second Thursday and Cribbage on the fourth Friday. Come check us out or call President Ray Steinke at 763-753-1871.
East Bethel Seniors Dances are held 1:00-4:00 p.m. The next dance will be held June 5 with old time music played by Mike Elsenpeter. Entertainment for the July 3 dance will be Dick Szyplinski. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. All are welcome to the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 14, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee and choice of egg, 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Seniors meet the third Thursday of each month for business meeting and catered noon lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; second Wednesday of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/potluck at noon; fourth Wednesday is crafts only, 9:00 a.m.noon. Cribbage once a month, call Barb for date/time at 763-434-6179. We also go on tours, etc. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis at 763-434-9244. Are you 55 or older? Bring your spouse and come and enjoy some companionship. All are welcome. Join East Bethel Seniors for $7 a year and receive a monthly newsletter. The East Bethel Senior Center is located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.
Recreation & Hobby A new neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild is meeting the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in East Bethel. Come share sewing successes, challenges and ideas. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization that promotes home sewing. For more information, go to ASG.org or contact Julie at 763-4349143 or jmaurer.3962214@gmail.com.
City & Township Meetings Andover City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., 23820 Dewey Street, Bethel, 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council—Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Nowthen, 763-441-1347
Oak Grove Seniors meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon for a 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.
Oak Grove City Council—Meets 2nd & last Monday 7:00 p.m., 19900 Nightingale St. NW, Oak Grove, 763-404-7000
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Summer Children’s Theatre set to perform two productions Glenn Morehouse Olson Director
This summer, students who will be going into second grade through graduating high school seniors will be able to participate in the 20th anniversary season of Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) Community Education’s Summer Children’s Theatre. In honor of the anniversary, the theatre will be performing two productions in the same weekend, featuring an advanced track show for the older students, Little Shop of Horrors, and Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr. for the younger students. Peter Pan was the production that began a 20-year tradition with Summer Children’s Theatre in ISD 15 and this anniversary production will mark the third time the show has been produced for summer theatre. “Summer theatre has really been an opportunity for our community to come together and build something positive. The parents involved have done amazing work, building sets, costumes and props for the shows,” said Glenn Morehouse Olson, director of the summer theatre program. “We have also seen so many students learn, grow and become a family during their time together in summer theatre.” This is Morehouse Olson’s seventh summer with Children’s Theatre. The program began 20 years ago when Barb Hynes-Tomczyk, Christine Tauer and Chris Peterson directed their first production of Peter Pan at Cedar Creek Community School on their portable stage. The children ranged in age from five to eighteen for the first show. Jenny Inderlee, who is now a professional performer, was the first Peter Pan. A year later they moved to the high school stage. “Through our time together, students learn collaboration, coordination, memorization, movement, vocalization and most importantly, gain a sense of community,” said Morehouse Olson. Founding director Hynes-
Tomczyk agreed. “All along the parents have been a huge part of this,” she said.“It’s one of the gifts the school gives the community and the community gives the school.” Auditions will be held June 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at St. Francis High School. Every actor who auditions will be cast in one of the shows. Performances for Little Shop of Horrors will be Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 at 7:00 and Peter Pan, Jr. will be performed Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. Performance history of Summer Children’s Theatre in ISD 15 1996 - Peter Pan 1997 - Oliver 1998 - Pinocchio
1999 - Aladdin 2000 - Tom and Huck 2001 - Wizard of Oz 2002 - Dream Away 2003 - Peter Pan 2004 - Princess and the Pea 2005 - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 2006 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2007 - Cinderella 2008 - Stinky Cheese Man 2009 - Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, Kids 2010 - School House Rock, Jr. 2011 - Seussical, Jr. 2012 - Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. 2013 - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. 2014 - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. 2015 - Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. and Little Shop of Horrors
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Nowthen Alliance Church invites the community to its June PrimeTime Ministry event on Thursday, June 18. Local couple Dennis and Lynda Blake, who regularly travel to Africa to bring God’s love to the people of Uganda and South Sudan, will convey interesting stories and show photographs from their latest trip. The Blakes will also update the group on the ongoing farming and water projects, children’s Bible studies and future plans for the Royal schools. The potluck lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. with the program to follow. Please bring friends and a food donation to bless a church family. A free will offering will be received. Nowthen Alliance Church is located at 19653 Nowthen Boulevard NW in Nowthen. Enter at Koinonia Kafe (Door C). For more information, call the church office at 763-441-1600 or Helen at 763-753-1267.
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Levi Jared Rajkowski was born on March 25, 2015 at Unity Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds and was 20¾ inches long. Proud parents are Jordan and Amanda of Bethel. Levi is welcomed by big brother Emmett. Bensen Virgil Van Heel was born on April 24, 2015 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds 9.8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Jessica Wisen and Mitchell Van Heel of St. Francis. Bensen is welcomed by sibling Braylen. Brooklynn Mae Walstrom was born on April 30, 2015 at
Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Josh and Megan Walstrom of Cambridge. Brooklynn is welcomed by sibling Brynn. Owen Clarence Nelson was born on May 6, 2015 at Fairview Northland in Princeton. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Jason and Ashley Nelson of East Bethel. Owen is welcomed by sibling Jackson. Bryce William Duncan was born on May 7, 2015 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 22 inches long. Proud parents are Jeff and Amber Duncan of Isanti. Bryce is welcomed by sibling Olivia. Rosalie Grace Davis was born on May 8, 2015 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Payton and Zach Davis of Isanti. 3220 Bridge Street, Suite 107 in the St. Francis Mall
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Healthy summer living Summer is the perfect season to recharge and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few simple tips to promote a summer of wellness. Plan a vacation Take advantage of summer’s slower schedule by using vacation time to unwind. Vacations have many benefits: they can help lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones, which can help you lose a few inches around the midsection and lower your risk for heart disease. Connect with your “roots” Plant a small garden or cultivate a flower box. Doing so can decrease stress. Putting your hands in soil is “grounding.” Being mentally grounded can help relieve physical and mental stress. Enjoy a bowl of berries To give your diet an easy “boost” have a cup of fresh blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries—every day. They’ll help you load up on antioxidants, which may prevent tissue damage and reduce the risks of age-related illnesses. Berries also contain fiber which can help lower cholesterol and may prevent some cancers. Go outdoors Find an enjoyable outdoor activity—swimming, hiking, nature walks, playing outdoor games with your kids, etc. This will be a welcome break from traditional workouts and can create opportunities to bond with friends and family. Check in with your provider Summer is a great time to plan preventative health exams and screenings. There may be fewer acute illnesses which equals shorter wait times and more opportunity to connect with your healthcare provider. It is also a great opportunity to set health goals for the coming year.
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The St. Francis High School Theatre spring musical production of Footloose has won numerous Spotlight Awards from the Hennepin Theatre Trust, the most the department has ever won for a single show. This means the cast will be performing a medley from Footloose at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Monday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $15 and are available at www. hennepintheatretrust.org/
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Role: Grady Klein as Chuck Cranston, Sophia Kortemeier as Wendy Jo and Emily Pechovnik as Urleen Honorable Mention Performance in a Featured Role: Gunner Dupont as Cowboy Bob, Aaron Manglos as Jeeter, Chiimeng Austin Vue as Bickle, Henry Blas as Garvin, Austin Adler as Mama Says tag-along boy, Eva Lindberg as Eleanor and Hannah Beckman as Betty Blast Technical Awards Outstanding Achievement in Stage Management: Jolie Olson Outstanding Achievement in Backstage Management: Tracie Clyne Outstanding Achievement in Backstage Management: Natalie Juell Outstanding Achievement in Costume: Megan Weber Outstanding Achievement in Costume: Maija Luckow Honorable Mention Achievement in Costume Team: Maddy Dunski, Elise Kellie and Jennifer Boman Honorable Mention Achievement in Sound: Laura Wyatt The final award was a Community Engagement Award for our partnership with Hope 4 Youth.
events/spotlight-showcasetickets-state-theatreminneapolis-mn-2015 The following are 2014–15 Spotlight Awards given to SFHS. Overall Production Outstanding Overall Production Overall Performance Outstanding Overall Performance Outstanding Vocal Performance by a Chorus Outstanding Performance by a Student Orchestra Honorable Mention Overall Performance by a Chorus Honorable Mention Performance in Dance by a Chorus Honorable Mention Acting Performance by a Chorus Individual Awards Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role: Max MauchMorff as Ren McCormack Honorable Mention Performance in a Leading Role: Clayton Baker as Rev. Shaw Moore and Natalie Hanson as Ariel Moore Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role: Katrina Miller as Rusty and Payton Hearn as Willard Hewitt Honorable Mention Performance in a Supporting
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variations in the numbers from product to product. You will also notice some fertilizer product that is designed for certain plants such as tomatoes or rhododendrons. Organic fertilizers such as bone meal, fish emulsion
and manure are made of materials from once-living organisms. Unlike synthetics, which immediately release nutrients through water, organics share their Many gardeners choose an organic method of bounty as they break down. gardening, but there are still some who use a little Synthetic fertilizers work well for plants that need fertilizer now and then. an instant boost while organics are less likely A trip down the fertilizer aisle can be to damage a plant if accidentally over-applied. overwhelming with all the scientific lingo, Organics, aside from being environmentally numbers and boastful claims. Be advised that friendly, are known for their ability to deliver there are some plants that do not do well with nutrients while enhancing soil health. fertilizer and there are others that are heavy A note of caution, if you use too much feeders, a term for plants that need fertilizer to synthetic fertilizer, you can burn your plants. do their best. Plus, synthetic fertilizer companies want to sell First things first. Have your soil tested. A soil as much product as possible. So, the old saying, test will advise you what nutrients your soil less is more, might be a good motto when may be lacking. applying synthetic fertilizers. You will notice a set of three numbers on And I ask you, “Have you had your soil most fertilizer products. The numbers tell you tested?” the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and For more information, visit Isanti potassium (in that order) in the product. County Master Gardeners website at www. Each of these nutrients possess certain isanticountymastergardeners.com, the elements. Nitrogen (N) encourages green, University of Minnesota Extension website leafy growth. Phosphorus (P), in the form of at www.extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti phosphate, contributes to root, fruit and flower County Master Gardeners at 763-689-8254. You development. Potassium (K) in the form of can also find us on Facebook at Isanti County potash, helps to maintain plant vigor. Different It’s recommended to have your soil tested in order to figure out what Master Gardeners. plants and soils require different amounts of kind of fertilizer you should use. Submitted Photo each element. This is why you will see different
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Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Many people dealing with fibromyalgia, mainly women between the ages of 25-50, also experience fatigue, sleep, memory and mood difficulties. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but it’s thought to be due to changes in how the nervous system processes pain. It might be triggered by trauma, surgery, infection, arthritis, major emotional stress or it may develop gradually over time. Living with fibromyalgia
is not easy. Pain and other symptoms may vary from day to day making it difficult to complete tasks. Research has shown that when a fibromyalgia patient is properly educated and prescribed an aerobic and strengthening exercise program, it can help to manage symptoms. But fear of the pain becoming worse often keeps people from beginning an exercise program. In physical therapy a patient will be taught how to understand their pain signals and how to manage and decrease their symptoms through a customized exercise program.
Regular, moderate exercise along with proper diet are important aspects to help manage fibromyalgia. In physical therapy the patient will be evaluated to determine the correct treatment approach for them, which may include: } Manual therapy to decrease soft tissue restrictions and improve joint mobility } Aerobic conditioning such as walking, biking, elliptical. } Stretching program to improve muscle elasticity and flexibility } Aquatic exercise to strengthen, improve cardiovascular endurance and stretch in a buoyancy-
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assisted environment to decrease pressure on joints making it easier and less painful to exercise. } Deep breathing techniques to improve relaxation and decrease stress } Modalities such as the application of heat or cold packs and/or a TENS unit to help decrease pain in certain areas
Everyone’s severity of the disorder is different and incorporating new treatments or changes in lifestyle should be done gradually to not increase “flare ups.” Before engaging in a new exercise program or diet, consult with a physician and/or participate in physical therapy to learn how to control symptoms.
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Question My work schedule has changed and I will need to switch my workouts from evenings to early mornings. I’ve never been one to workout in the morning and need some advice on how to stick to my exercise program. Answer Changing your exercise time will be challenging at first, but since you already have exercise as part of your weekly routine, these four tips should help you make the transition from evenings to mornings easier. 1) Most importantly…keep on exercising. You need to be here for your family, not only today but for a long time to come, so be sure your health and fitness are on your list of to-dos. Schedule exercise like you would your dentist appointment or a work meeting. Write it down in your calendar or smartphone and set a reminder alarm for the night before. Be sure to review your calendar and ensure you get plenty of sleep the night prior so your workouts are effective. 2) Try moving your alarm to the other side of the room so you’ll have to get up and out of bed to shut it off. Once you’re up it’ll be much easier to get moving. 3) Give yourself enough time to eat a small snack plus drink at least one glass of water on your way to the gym. A fitness expert at your local fitness center can help you with healthy snack options. 4) Lay out your workout clothes the night before and pack your gym bag so you are ready to go and can get out the door quickly and stress free. Exercising in the morning is a great way to get your day started and check a very important to-do off your list. Plus you will have more energy, be in a better mood and burn more calories throughout the day.
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Dr. Amy Morgan Oak Grove Animal Hospital, Owner gradually increase the amount of time they spend exercising under hotter conditions. Many dogs are such avid hunters or runners or retrievers that they won’t stop themselves even if overheating. It is up to you to enforce break times when they can cool down and rehydrate. Take your dog’s temperature during breaks. A normal dog’s temperature at rest is 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit. If the body temperature is over 103 degrees, stop exercise until it drops back into the normal range and check it frequently thereafter. Make sure your dog is getting plenty of water a little at a time during their break; otherwise, they may regurgitate if drunk too quickly. Some research has been done on oral electrolyte solutions for dogs such as Hydrolyte™; these can be helpful if available but are not necessary. Taking a break in a shaded area can be very helpful to prevent overheating as well as wetting the dog’s coat with water. There are also dog jackets specifically made to keep the dog cool, such as
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skin to prevent skin damage.) Wetting the dog’s body with cold water is the most effective way of decreasing their body temperature but you must take rectal temperatures frequently—their temperature can drop into the normal range suddenly and then rapidly decrease to a body temperature that is too low. If you are treating an overheated dog by wetting them with cold water, stop wetting them when their body temperature drops to 103 degrees and then towel dry them and wrap them in a dry blanket, and get them to the nearest veterinarian as soon as possible for continued care. Finally, never ever leave your dog in the car on a warm day, even if the windows are partially open. The temperature can rise very quickly and cause hyperthermia and even death. Bringing your dog along for a ride isn’t worth the risk of losing them to overheating if you will be parking the car to run an errand.
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Question Higher summer temperatures are coming. What can I do to prevent my dog from overheating? What if I think my dog is overheating? Answer Overheating is a real risk when dogs start spending extra time outdoors in the summer. Just as with humans, sunshine and high humidity make it more difficult to remain cool. Dogs can eliminate body heat through panting and through sweating from their footpads; the rest of their skin doesn’t sweat! If a dog becomes overheated (hyperthermic), the side effects can be severe: seizures, loss of balance, blindness, inability to make blood clots resulting in bruising, bloody diarrhea, and/or coma, and if untreated, death. Just like humans, dogs should be acclimated to exercise in hot weather slowly over time. If you plan to run with, play with, or hunt with your dog, start getting them used to warmer temperatures a little at a time and
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Julie Stitt, sixth grade science teacher at St. Francis Middle School, submitted an application and has been selected to attend the Honeywell Green Boot Camp being held in San Diego, California, June 21-25. Only 55 teachers were selected nationwide so this is quite an honor for Stitt. The camp is an intensive four-day, hands-on interactive educational experience to help educators become familiar with the latest methods of instruction to teach green and sustainable topics, methods, lessons and concepts to middle school students. Teachers attending this camp will discover new concepts by using interactive exploratory projects, such as designing and building a solar house, a wind turbine and more. They will leave with a whole new understanding of sustainability issues and materials to help teach what they’ve learned at camp. Congratulations Julie! Sixth grade St. Francis Middle School science teacher Julie Stitt.
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