The Courier - June 2018 by St. Francis Area Schools

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Summer Children’s Theater celebrates long standing tradition KATRINNA DODGE

STAFF WRITER

This summer, the fantastical, whimsical and enchanting cross generational storyline of an umbrellaflying British nanny comes to St. Francis Area Schools as Mary Poppins JR. St. Francis Area Schools Community

Education Summer Children’s Theater presents Mary Poppins JR, directed by Glenn Morehouse Olson. Summer Children’s Theater is an intensive threeweek program for children entering grades two through twelve this fall. The junior program, while condensed into three 20 minute or two 45 minute acts

with an intermission depending on the production, is a full play. This musical production relies on community collaboration with parent volunteers and returning St. Francis Area School alumni. Summer Children’s Theater’s success is through their mentorship philosophy. Parent volunteers work with students and older students work with younger students in choreography, acting, costume design and other technical aspects of putting on a show. Morehouse Olson brings her own plethora of professional experience from working with Mixed Blood Theater, Guthrie, Penumbra, Stepping Stones and performed in Company, the musical, to name a few. This extracurricular option allows students hands-on experience and harmonizes with curriculum students learn in school. “Theater is the full deal. Theater is STEAM,” stated Morehouse Olson, The St. Francis Area Schools Community Education Summer Children’s Theater is performing Mary Poppins JR June 22-23 at St. Francis High School Performing Arts Center. Simon Luckow (tenthgrade) is cast as Bert and Emma DeRoo-Arndt (twelfth-grade) as Mary Poppins.

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Building Our Future Together Update for June 2018 LISA RAHN

ST. FRANCIS AREA SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

This is an exciting time for St. Francis Area Schools, having passed the largest bond in the history of the district. Many thanks to the community for supporting the bond. In January the process began with establishing a Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) that meets regularly to monitor and review the scope of the projects and review design and construction progress. Design Groups then were formed to provide input on design concepts. These concepts were brought to BOC for review and approval. User Groups were followed

and established to discuss day-today functions in specific areas in each building. User Groups provide information in more detail to the architecture team from staff that have daily use of the space being designed. Building principals solicited interest from staff and chose participants of both Design Groups and User Groups. User Group meetings will continue to meet as needed until the end of the school year. Architects provide updated drawings to the User Groups based on feedback. On May 29 a representative member from each core planning group along with the architect will present concept diagrams to the St. Francis Area Schools School Board. You will see the bleachers in the

stadium at St. Francis High School removed at the end of May, weather permitting. Over the course of the summer, the bleachers will be replaced to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, with completion expected early next fall. You will also see track resurfacing at the high school, which is not part of the bond but Long Term Maintenance Facility Revenue (LTMFR). Also part of LTMFR this summer is the renovation of St. Francis Middle School tennis courts. The rest of the work continues to happen behind the scenes. We will continue to update you on the progress as we build our future together. Visit www.isd15.org/ bond updates.

referring to curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math. She described how students learn mathematics to build sets, awareness of non-verbals, engineering devices, understanding colors and chemistry by mixing paint and much more. Morehouse Olson gave an example of two of her close friends that are professional electricians with careers working on Broadway productions. The 2018 Minnesota Thespian Conference theme was Full Steam Ahead, which emphasized the different aspects theater encompasses. “Everything is there. Music is counting measures and hearing the beats. Music theater is one of the only things I know that encompasses every aspect of STEAM.” “[Theater] also continues their literacy,” continued Morehouse Olson. “As a teacher of English, we see it all the time. Especially in the younger grades, they have been reading all year and during the summer some of them don’t—they just forget or don’t pick up a book.” “They have to read the script. This continues their literacy and for these younger students, this is probably above some of their reading level.” Morehouse Olson emphasized the importance of extracurricular programs throughout the year as a way for students to explore different interests. She added that summer programs such as sports leagues allows interaction with peers and builds character. “It gives students an activity,” added Morehouse Olson. “Their minds are active. They are not sitting in front of a screen. They are not sitting in front of a television set. They are not sitting on their phone. They are interacting with human beings which is so important.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

Inside Schools in Action..................................... 2 School Board Highlights........................ 8 Community Education......................... 10 Community & Business........................ 13 Meetings, Events & Benefits................. 25 Sports & Outdoors................................ 26 Life........................................................... 28

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Schools in Action 2018 School Board Election Information Three of seven seats for the St. Francis Area Schools School Board will be decided in the 2018 general election; there will be no primary election. Each seat is a four-year term. Candidate filing for the school board is open July 31-August 14, 2018 at St. Francis Area School Central Services Center, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis, MN 55070. Deadline to file is August 14 at 5:00 p.m. The general election will be November 6. There is a filing fee of $2.

Superintendent’s Bulletin TROY FERGUSON ISD 15 SUPERINTENDENT

Graduation Congratulations to the Class of 2018. June 1 marks the 104th commencement ceremonies at St. Francis High School. St. Francis Area Schools has a long tradition of preparing students to achieve their dreams and full potential. To the Class of 2018, I would like to share that you will never be more fulfilled than when you use your gift, your knowledge and your talent to help another human being. Let your heart lead the way and you will succeed. The words of Booker T. Washington continue to ring true: “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” In that spirit I also extend a sincere thank you to all St. Francis Area Schools staff, which give their time and talent each and every day to help students. Your commitment to our children and our community make St. Francis Area Schools a great place. Congratulations all, on a job well done. Mental health services coming to St. Francis Area Schools I am happy to report that the Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being will now partner with St. Francis Area Schools in providing schoollinked mental health services to our students and their families. Funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services

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in the form of a grant will now help us to partner with Lee Carlson center to bring services, including one-on-one therapy for students and a family coaching support program, right in our schools. Planning for implementation is going on now and through the summer. Look for information from the Lee Carlson Center at our schools’ open houses in August and on the district website. Announcement Being superintendent in St. Francis Areas Schools, where I grew up and currently live, has been a great honor and privilege. I announced to staff and the School Board earlier that I would resign from the superintendent position effective June 30, 2019. The School Board had recently approved my contract with the school district as superintendent for three years, from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2021. My announcement comes after a great deal of thought and reflection, but it is the right decision for my family and me at this time. The School Board will create a plan in the search for a new superintendent. In my remaining time, I will continue to work hard for staff, our students and families and this community as we move forward in aligning with our mission.

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Cedar Creek Community School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), along with The Works Museum, hosted a family STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) event in the school’s gymnasium on March 19. This exciting event brought a great turnout of students and families. The Works Museum staff brought materials for students to explore and take home. The workshop included: Super circuits—Experiment with the components of simple circuits: power, loads and switches. Construct and wire a motor powered fan. Great fit with fourth-grade standards. Light and kaleidoscopes— Experiment with reflecting and absorbing of light. Build and engineer a colorful

kaleidoscope to take home. Mini-catapults—Practice the engineering design process and use a glue gun to construct a small catapult. Find out how far you can fling an object. Great fit with second-grade standards. Magnets and engineering a strong structure—Experiment with magnets to create a structure. Find out how to construct an object by problem solving. Super flyers—Experiment with various materials to make them fly. Problem solve why some materials are better than others and gather information

to design a super flyer. Also demonstrate how objects move in various ways. Great fit with K-5 science standards. A photo wall was set up for families to take photos. The CCCS PTO created prize drawings for baskets, filled with STEM games, projects and activities. The Works Museum also offered a drawing for a free pass. Overall this night was a great success and fun was had by parents and staff. We are looking forward to next year’s event. If you didn’t make it this year, please consider this fun and educational family night out next year.

Incoming 2018-19 kindergartners had an opportunity to explore their new school at this year’s Taste of Kindergarten. Incoming students were able to experience what kindergarten will be like and parents had an opportunity to ask questions and learn about their new school. (Above) Gavin Shroyer is trying out graduation attire. ANNIE MICKELBURG, EAST BETHEL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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Student mental health needs have increased in awareness over the years, with few mental health resources and funding to support the growing needs in our community. With increased awareness of children’s mental health, we are working to best support students’ needs by connecting families with appropriate resources. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (MDHS) provides grants for school districts to be able to pay for implementing school based mental health services. Over the past five years, due to this grant, MDHS has been able to serve 14,971 students, 953 schools and 287 districts statewide with mental health services. St. Francis Area Schools has wanted, for quite some time, to receive this grant and now that the new grant cycle was opened, the district applied and has received a grant from MDHS to provide school-based mental health services to our students. Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, St. Francis Area Schools will be offering school-based mental health services for our students. The district has partnered with Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well-Being (www. leecarlsoncenter.org) to provide licensed mental health providers to offer oneto-one therapy with students identified by staff or parents/guardians. Providing therapy within the schools helps reduce the stigma sometimes attached with mental health issues, alleviates families need to take time off of work to get their children to appointments, making it more accessible, and provides consistency for collaboration between families, teachers and therapist. Why is this topic important to talk about and to address? It sets children up for success, makes them feel better about themselves so they perform better in school. If not addressed, mental illness has been found to lead to possible school dropout, self harm, difficulty maintaining healthy relationships, chemical dependency and involvement in the criminal justice system. Understanding mental health and appropriate professional help improves the entire community. Statistics show that one in five people are living with a mental illness (www. nami.org). Mental illness symptoms often arise several years before diagnosis.

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About Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being KATHLEEN MILLER

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The Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & WellBeing offers services in 28 schools currently, ranging from early learning centers to high schools. St. Francis Area Schools recently joined the list of school districts as a result of a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Students and their families will have the opportunity to have mental health issues

addressed in a school setting with in-home services possible, all year round. This will provide a smooth transition for students. Half of all mental illnesses like major depression, anxiety disorders and substance abuse start by age 14. Left untreated, these disorders can lead to higher rates of violence, school dropout, family dysfunction, juvenile incarceration, chemical dependency and unintentional

injuries. Because many families lack the financial resources and have other barriers to getting mental health treatment, schools are an important access point for services. The referral is open now and services can begin as early as this summer. Referrals for the program come through principals, student assistance teams, school social workers or counselors. Interested families

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Local students, Madison Weidenfeller, Noelle Meyers and Jaelynn Kent, will join the Minnesota Ambassadors of Music on a 16-day European tour July 6-21. The students were nominated by their music directors at St Francis High School. High school directors statewide were asked to nominate students based on musicianship and character. The Minnesota Ambassadors Band and Choir,

consisting of students from over 90 Minnesota communities, will spend four days rehearsing together and present a farewell concert prior to departure. They will travel to seven European countries. The tour itinerary, among other destinations, includes performing concerts and sightseeing in London, Paris, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Italy. Noelle Meyers said, “I am super excited about this trip. Never did I think I would get to travel to these places, and I am so looking forward to singing in some of the most beautiful cities in Europe.” A fundraiser was held to offset costs involved with the tour, with a special thank you going to the St. Francis Lions for their assistance. One of the Minnesota Ambassadors tour coordinators, Joni Sutton (a former band director herself), said, “We are so happy to have students from St. Francis High School traveling with us this summer. It is truly magical to see these talented students come together to perform and connect with European audiences. I never tire of seeing the trip through the eyes of our amazing high school musicians.” Pictured (L-R) are St. Francis High School students: Madison Weidenfeller, Noelle Meyers and Jaelynn Kent. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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A big thank you to Minnesota Senator Michelle Benson, for taking the time to meet with St. Francis High School social studies students April 27. Senator Benson shared her experiences of getting involved in politics and explained the political process in St. Paul. Dozens of students were able to ask questions and share in political dialogue with the senator. BRENT SWAGGERT, SFHS TEACHER

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AMY KELLY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, ST. FRANCIS AREA SCHOOLS

June brings an end to the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations and good luck to the St. Francis Area Schools Class of 2018. The school board approved the 2018-19 budget, which included the need to right-size the budget for our school district. The Minnesota funding formula is complicated and general education dollars are appropriated based on student counts or weighted daily average membership. St. Francis Area Schools has declining enrollment, which means less revenue for next year. It is important for school boards to approve balanced budgets to ensure the financial stability of the school

School Board Highlights KATRINNA DODGE

STAFF WRITER

April 23, 2018 All board members present. Week of the Young Child Nancy Wallace, Early Childhood Family Education program supervisor and Kandi

School Board Meeting Schedule School board meetings are held in the Community Room at Central Services Center, located at 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis. Mondays, June 11 & 25 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 23 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Mondays, August 13 & 27 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Live streaming and video archives of school board meetings are available at www.isd15.org/sbvideo.

School Board Members Mike Starr Chairman

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Jill Anderson Vice-Chairwoman

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district and I believe is expected of us by the voting public. Approximately 60 school districts throughout Minnesota are facing similar circumstances and budget reductions for various reasons. The decision to reduce staff is never easy although necessary to maintain a positive operating fund balance. In the fall of 2017 a bond was passed to make improvements to our buildings. Those needs have not changed. Bonds are for buildings and levies are for learning. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds cannot be used for staffing and must be spent on building improvements as stated in Minnesota law. If our school district and

Danielson, Early Childhood Special Education program supervisor, reported to the school board of St. Francis Area Schools about the success of Week of the Young Child April 16-20 at Lifelong Learning Center. Week of the Young Child included theme days, such as Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday and Artsy Thursday, to address aspects of a young child’s development. These days introduced young children to different vegetables, music types and how to use yoga to calm down when stressed or upset. Week of the Young Child was adapted from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Correction In the May 2018 Courier, our staff writer incorrectly stated that the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) awarded Cedar Creek Community School (CCCS) $2,000 and CCCS parentteacher organization donated $15,000 toward Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS). The correct numbers are: $17,000 awarded from MDE toward implementation of PBIS and $2,000 donated from CCCS parent-teacher organization for T-shirt purchases.

Sean Sullivan Clerk 763-807-0010

Student Update

Rob Schoenrock Treasurer 763-232-7902

Amelia Tesdahl - St. Francis High School Class of 2014 graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Music degree. Amelia will be teaching general music and choir at Faribault Middle School next year.

Barbara Jahnke Director 763-753-6846 Amy Kelly Director 763-744-8458 Marsha Van Denburgh Director 763-753-6653 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org

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STAFF WRITER

May 14, 2018 All board members present Presentation from Health Services Staff St. Francis Area Schools licensed school nurses Carol Wilson and Holly Coy presented to the school board how trauma impacts student learning. This information came out of a district study group where data was reviewed from one of the largest investigations of childhood abuse and neglect and later-life health and well-being. It was found that almost two-thirds of study participants reported at least one Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and more than one in five reported three or more ACEs. As the number of ACEs increase, so does the

community would like additional dollars above and beyond the funding levels given by the state, the board would have to agree on a specific dollar amount based on the needs of the school district and then place a levy referendum on the ballot, which needs voter approval. If a referendum were to be approved by voters, those funds could be used for staffing and teachers. As the school district plans for the 2018-19 school year, I have no doubt it will be a year filled with academic success. Enjoy the beautiful weather and have a safe and relaxing summer!

risk for many negative health and well-being outcomes including poor academic achievement. A goal from the St. Francis Area Schools study group is to increase awareness to all staff regarding ACEs. Directory Information St. Francis Area Schools Human Relations Director Brandon Nelson provided information to the school board regarding student directory information. Directory information is public except as provided pursuant to Policy 415. Presently, directory information includes student’s name, age, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees and awards received and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. Data was collected from 13 surrounding school districts and compared with St. Francis Area Schools’ directory information

policy. The current directory information is being reviewed and the plan is to have the school board approve revised directory information in July. Superintendent Report On April 17, Superintendent Troy Ferguson announced to all St. Francis Area Schools staff that he will be resigning from the superintendent position effective June 30, 2019. The School Board had recently approved a three-year contract, from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2021. The superintendent’s announcement came “after a great deal of thought and reflection, but it is the right decision for me and my family at this time.” Ferguson recommended to the school board to pursue an outside, independent search for his replacement. A timeline was presented so that a new superintendent could be in place by July 1, 2019. School board members will take the matter under consideration.

St. Francis Area Schools celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Day May 8 by students and alumni thanking their favorite teacher. St. Francis Middle School sixth-grade students (left) Josh Spartz and (right) Jacob Green wrote thank you notes expressing appreciation for their favorite teachers. JESSICA ROWLES, SFMS SIXTH-GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

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St. Francis High School 2018 Prom Court members: (L-R) Kami Ferguson, Marie McGeary, Grace Hanson and Queen Annika Rzeszutek, King Anthony Hoglund, Kenneth Cully, Jake Rousu and Melvin Tarr.

LISA-MARIE SCHRAG, SFHS PROM ADVISOR, PHOTO BY DAVID BANK STUDIO

St. Francis High School (SFHS) students participated in the Mississippi 8 Conference Art Festival, held at Rogers High School on May 4. All SFHS students that exhibited work in the show received excellent and superior awards!

Congratulations to St. Francis High School 2018 Prom Queen Annika Rzeszutek (left) and King Anthony Hoglund (right). Prom was held on April 21.

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DAWN CROSBY, SFHS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

St. Francis Middle School Saints Theatre brings The Nifty Fifties to the stage KATIE CADY

SFMS TEACHER

On May 11, fifty St. Francis Middle School students presented their first Saints Theatre musical, The Nifty Fifties. This swingin’ show looked back on a time when luncheonettes, sock hops and drive-ins were the hottest hangouts for teens. Performed on the St. Francis High School Performing Arts Center stage, the show provided fun for all involved. An audience of over three hundred, consisting of family, friends, peers and community members, came to enjoy the show and support the fledgling program. With a tight rehearsal schedule beginning in early March, students worked diligently to create and learn all aspects of theatre. Many gained experience not only on stage, but also as backstage crew in

St. John’s University held their annual Mom Prom for graduating seniors and their mothers. St. Francis High School graduates from the Class of 2014, Grant Olsen, Trent Carlson, Justin Jacques, Kolton Oie and Cody Wald, all enjoyed a social hour, dinner and dancing with their moms. The moms enjoyed it even more! Pictured (L-R) Grant and Vikki Olsen, Trent and Laura Carlson, Justin and Sandy Jacques, Kolton and Deanne Oie, Cody and Melissa Wald.

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Lola Roith, Lilian Garza and Charlotte Loso rehearse a scene from Saints Theatre’s spring musical, The Nifty Fifties. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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charge of props and backdrops, costumes and make-up, while other students learned what it was like to fulfill stage manager roles. Back of house crew also sold concessions to raise funds for the future of the program. Program directors Carmel Leasure and Katie Cady, along with music director Sandra Manglos worked closely with students to guide them throughout the process. Looking toward the future, the directors hope this first musical can serve to lay the foundation for a growing program that will become a staple at St. Francis Middle School for years to come.

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Community Education Community Education announces new registration program

Sandhill Community Fair KATHLEEN MILLER

STAFF WRITER

Community members attended the Sandhill Community Fair event May 19. Held at the Sandhill Center in Bethel, visitors were greeted with a variety of displays including the Anoka County Library, Saints Agriculture, Community Education and Early Childhood Family Education. Others on hand were from the North Anoka County Foodshelf, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Anoka Farm Bureau. Addie, the therapy dog, was there along with Anoka County Master Gardener Ginny Hayes, who planted a couple container gardens which were later given to some lucky attendees. Area residents had the opportunity to enjoy coffee with Superintendent Troy Ferguson to discuss concerns or get questions answered. Bedding plants, grown by students attending Crossroads School & Vocational Center, were also available. The event was hosted by St. Francis Area Schools Community Education.

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ST. FRANCIS AREA SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Area residents had an opportunity to have coffee with Superintendent Troy Ferguson and ask questions regarding St. Francis Area Schools.

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This spring Community Education in St. Francis Area Schools started training on a new online registration program called Eleyo. After using our current program for 15 years, it was time to make a move to a more streamlined and modern program. Eleyo is a comprehensive community education program management software that empowers residents and parents to quickly register for programs and pay online. Eleyo offers integrated payment options, which include credit card and electronic (ACH) checking, but users will still have the option to mail payments or drop off in person. For our Kids Connection and Just 4 Kids childcare programs, parents will enjoy updates such as iPad sign-in for the most accurate attendance and the ability to register online and include allergy and emergency contact information so that staff can instantly access this at any location. Parents in Preschool Place 15 and Kids Connection will also be able to sign up for autopay to help

Community Education Directory Community Education Director............................................................... 763-753-7048 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Adult Enrichment & Rec................................................................................ 763-213-1640 Communications/The Courier.................................................................. 763-753-7031 Youth Enrichment • Grades K-5................................................................ 763-213-1616 Districtwide Youth • Grades 7-12............................................................. 763-213-1640 Driver Education/Behind the Wheel..................................................... 763-213-1640 Early Childhood Family Education.......................................................... 763-753-7170 Early Childhood Screening.......................................................................... 763-753-7187 Facility Scheduling............................................................................................ 763-213-1589 Kids Connection/Just 4 Kids Program Supervisor..................................................................................... 763-213-1616 Cedar Creek Community School Site............................................... 763-753-7160 East Bethel Community School Site.................................................. 763-213-8921 Lifelong Learning Center Site................................................................ 763-753-7199 St. Francis Elementary School Site..................................................... 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15/School Readiness.................................................. 763-753-7170 Rec Department................................................................................................. 763-213-1823 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com

simplify the billing process. Eleyo offers mobile-friendly access to registration for all programs. Users can take advantage of search options to find the right class, including name, day of the week or course number. Users can set up their account profile in Eleyo! Just follow these easy steps: ■ browse to the website, https://stfrancis.ce.eleyo.com ■ select Sign In (top, right corner). If your email address is recognized as a previously registered user, please use the Forgot Password link to receive an emailed link to create a password. ■ complete the Register a New Account Form ■ select Create Account ■ after you have finished setting up your profile ◆ select the Community Education link in the upper left area of the screen ◆ select Explore All Programs ◆ select Your Dashboard to populate your contact information within the Community Education system –or- continue to the steps below to Add Family Members and Emergency Contacts (you can go back and do this at anytime). An email will be sent from Eleyo with a link to verify your account. Use the Verify Your Email Address button on that email to verify your account. (You may see a FeePay logo in addition to or instead of an Eleyo logo). You can also find a link to the new program on our district website at www.isd15. org, go to departments and Community Education. We are excited to have this awardwinning registration program in St. Francis Area Schools Community Education to make your registration process easier and more user friendly.

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Community Education’s Lunch Bunch program receives Community Arts Grant LISA RAHN

ST. FRANCIS AREA SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR

St. Francis Area Schools Community Education recently received a $5,000 grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) to help support the Lunch Bunch concert series for older adults. Lunch Bunch was launched in 2005 to provide a low cost luncheon and professional entertainment for older adults in our school district and surrounding communities. Lunch Bunch meets monthly during the school year at the Sandhill Center, formerly an elementary school. The gymnasium has been transformed into a cabaret with a built-in stage, theater lighting and a sound system. The monthly programs feature entertainment in a variety of genres representative of the popular music and artists of the 1940s-70s along with a lowcost luncheon. Last year 625 audience members enjoyed the live performances. St. Francis Area Schools Community Education senior advisory council meets monthly to plan the performances, arrange publicity and host and evaluate programs. With the MRAC funding, the council will be able to broaden the base of

Have a concern about your child? Are you concerned about your child’s development, speech or behavior? If your child is under three years of age, call 763-753-7172 to reach St. Francis Area Schools Help Me Grow services. If your child is at least three years of age and not yet in kindergarten, St. Francis Area Schools Early Childhood Screening is the first step in confirming any concerns you have; call for an appointment at 763-7537187 and mention your concerns.

entertainers, with a focus on exposure to different cultures and heritages, while at the same time reaching out to larger audiences. Lunch

Bunch is a vital part of the community and this grant will help support the quality of the shows while keeping the cost affordable for participants. The senior advisory council is very grateful and acknowledges that this activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Look for the line-up in the Fall 2018 Community Education catalog in August, in the August Courier or visit www.isd15.org for registration information.

CONVENIENT DRIVER EDUCATION INSTRUCTION AT ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM EDUCATION Registration for classroom driver education is being accepted for summer and fall. Classroom driver education information available on the website.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING INSTRUCTION Six hours of required behind-the-wheel instruction Flexible scheduling State of Minnesota certified instructors

Applications available at www.communityed15.com or call 763-213-1640 for more information. St. Francis Area Schools Community Education

Program Sites Cedar Creek Community School East Bethel Community School St. Francis Elementary School Lifelong Learning Center Kids Connection is a comprehensive childcare program for children in kindergarten through grade five that provides a safe, fun experience and offers families a variety of childcare options. The program is open 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours include before and after school programs and full day programs on non-school days. Just 4 Kids is a childcare option for children who are three years of age by September 1, 2018, to kindergarten entrance. Children participate in various activities in a safe, well-supervised environment. Extended childcare options are available. Customize your childcare arrangements! Before and after preschool daily and weekly rates are available for Just 4 Kids.

Questions?

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Classes & Events 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005 Strength In class you will use dumbbells/hand weights and resistance bands to strengthen muscles, improve bone density and increase metabolism. Class is for seniors or active older adults. Day: Monday Time: 8:00-8:45 am Instructor: Cathie Hagford Fee: $2 per class, no registration required (class is not eligible for insurance reimbursement)

Line Dancing Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. This is an excellent class for those just beginning in line dance as well as the more experienced line dancers! Day: Thursday Time: 10:00-11:00 am Instructor: Ginger Anderson Fee: $2 per class, no registration required (class is not eligible for insurance reimbursement)

SilverSneakers® Yoga

SilverSneakers® Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:00-10:00 am Instructor: Cathie Hagford Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® and Silver & Fit® members, $2 per class for non-members, no registration required

SilverSneakers® Classic

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand–held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support. Days: Wednesday, Friday Time: 8:00-8:45 am Instructor: Cathie Hagford Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® and Silver & Fit® members, $2 per class for non-members, no registration required

Fitness 15 We offer plenty of ways for you to get in shape, so you’ll never be bored with working out. We have two treadmills, two elliptical trainers, two stationary bikes and a Nautilus fourstation weight machine. Relaxed atmosphere—senior citizens are encouraged to attend! Days: Monday-Thursday Times: 8:30-11:30 am 1:00-4:00 pm Fee: $2 per visit, no registration required (no membership fees) Sandhill is a Silver & Fit qualified center. For more information on the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program or the Sandhill Center, please call 763-213-1640. To see if you qualify as a Silver & Fit member or a SilverSneakers member, please contact your insurance company.

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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS

in St. Francis Area Schools Early Childhood

Call 763-753-7170 or online at www.isd15.org/ecfe for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. All classes are at the Lifelong Learning Center, 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove unless otherwise indicated. Follow St. Francis Area Schools Early Childhood on Facebook to stay in the know and connect with other parents.

Summer Preschool and Early Childhood Camps Summer Preschool and ECFE Camps will run July 10-26. Programs include Preschool Camps, ECFE Camp Positive Parenting ToolBox, Celebrating Baby and Pop In and Play.

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Register for any combination of two Preschool or ECFE Camps and take a third FREE! Offer does not apply to Celebrating Baby or Pop In and Play. Those registered in all three classes must reside at the same address. Camps for preschoolers are centered on a theme. All camps will include stories, music, art, literacy and math activities, and time for playing with others. These classes run three days from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Fee is $40 a class; sliding fee scale available. For class descriptions and dates, please see our website www.isd15.org/ecfe. Come and enjoy time with your little one at ECFE Positive Parenting Tool Box while participating in songs, games and activities in an early childhood classroom. This camp is for children birth-36 months and does not separate to another room for parent education. Discover tools to help you be effective in guiding behavior and building a strong foundation. This class runs from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays July 11, 18, 25. Fee is $40 for the class; sliding fee scale available.

Pop In and Play

Pop In and Play Tuesdays is the perfect place to relax and play with your child and meet other families with young children. Come and participate in fun activities related to a weekly theme. No preregistration is necessary. Ages: Birth to Kindergarten and their parents (or other adult) Time: 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fee: $4 per child; max $12 per family (limit of 4 children/adult)

Classes

July 10: Farmyard Friends July 17: Bubbles Rainbows and Sunshine July 24: Let’s Paint!

Celebrating Baby

Celebrating Baby is for babies 12 months of age or younger and their parents. Enjoy songs and games together and meet other parents. Sibling care not available. Time: 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fee: FREE, but please preregister Date: Tuesday, July 24 Register online at www.isd15. org/ecfe, or with the Early Childhood office. If this is your first time registering online in 2018 with St. Francis Area School Early Childhood or Community Education, you will need to create a new profile as we are using a new registration program. Questions? Call 763-753-7170.

The students at the Lifelong Learning Center had the privilege of meeting with the Oak Grove Fire Department to learn about fire safety last month. Students were able to see a firefighter in full gear and to get a picture of what they would look like if they came to help in a fire or at an accident. This is a valuable lesson for young children to help their fear if an emergency ever occurs. SUBMITTED BY

Early Childhood Screening Safety

Early Childhood Screening should be done soon after the child’s third birthday. Screening is a FREE, simple check of a young child’s health and development.

Health

Consists of a health review, height and weight, immunizations, vision and hearing.

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Development

Checks cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, social/ emotional, speech. Parents/guardians must attend screening with their child. Plan on screening taking approximately two hours to complete. This Early Childhood Screening satisfies the Minnesota state requirement that all children must participate in screening before entering public school kindergarten. It does not determine kindergarten readiness. Call 763-753-7187 if you currently have a 3, 4, or 5-year-old child who has not been screened. Please call if your child was screened in another district or if you want conscientious objector information.

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Early Childhood Education (ECFE) is… A place for babies A place for toddlers A place for preschoolers A place for all dads, moms and others relatives in a parenting role

St. Francis Area Schools ECFE is a place where parents and young children learn, play together and meet other families with young children. It is one of nearly 350 programs in the state of Minnesota and offered through the school district. We believe all families deserve support, information and

opportunities to be involved in their children’s learning. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. ECFE provides information on school readiness, discipline, child development, communication and growing together as a family.

We want to welcome your new baby with a New Baby Home Visit!

An early childhood teacher will schedule a visit with you and your baby at your home or the Lifelong Learning Center. Parent information, infant milestones and development, Early Childhood Family Education and community resources will be shared. Call Jenny at 763-753-7196 or email jennifer.dupre@isd15.org for more information.

Registration for 2018-19 Preschool Place 15 is going on now! The curriculum of Preschool Place 15 focuses on social skills and early literacy development. Mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies, the arts and physical development are also part of the curriculum. Environments are designed to enhance and expand children’s understanding of the world as they direct their own play. Teachers facilitate the child’s learning; they guide and encourage independent learning in each child. } 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 or four times per week } Two-hour to two-and-a-half-hour sessions } Most classes are age specific } Classes are also available for twoyear-olds and very young threeyear-olds } Busing available for ALL full-year morning and afternoon classes } Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income

You may qualify for FREE or reduced preschool tuition and fees based on family size and income.

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

Tuition reduction is available through Early Learning Pathway II Scholarships and/or School Readiness funds. If you meet income eligibility requirements or participate in one of the following programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program, Child Care Assistance Program, Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Food Support (SNAP) or Foster Care. Call Jenny at 763-753-7196 for more information.

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Community & Business Business Spotlight

KATRINNA DODGE STAFF WRITER

Cedar Creek Automotive Cedar Creek Automotive is a familyowned automotive shop located off Sims Road in East Bethel. You can easily identify Cedar Creek Automotive from its signature red awing. Established in 2005, Cedar Creek Automotive continues to be a positive business in East Bethel. Owners Dale and Janet Haapoja have grown their business over the years by building relationships with their customers. With such a positive reputation, many new customers come from family, friend and neighbor referrals. “The customers that bring their

cars in are not only our customers, but they are our friends,” commented Janet Haapoja. “We take pride in our customer service and automotive repairs. Cedar Creek Automotive is an affordable full-service automotive repair facility. With over 30 years of experience, the Haapoja’s and their team offer a variety of services to car owners including belts, alignments, brake service, engine tune-up, transmission, steering and suspension. Other services offered are oil changes, fuel injections, battery sales and tire sales and servicing. “We would like to thank our

community for their support,” stated Janet Haapoja. “We are proud to have all of our current customers and look forward to the opportunity to meet and serve new customers.” “We are proud to have the community’s trust and to be able to provide a quality automotive repair service,” added Haapoja. Besides their friendly customer service and honest automotive repairs, Cedar Creek Automotive supports local charities and events, including youth activities within St. Francis Area Schools. For June, Cedar Creek Automotive is offering automotive service discounts to students. “We are excited to celebrate the youth of our community,” stated

Haapoja. “Just mention the student discount when making your June appointment and see the savings!” Cedar Creek Automotive is located at 21388 Johnson Street NE in East Bethel and is open 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday. A secure key drop is provided for customer convenience. Make an appointment or receive an estimate today by calling 763-413-3445. Visit www.CedarCreekAuto.com for a list of full services offered. Share your story with Cedar Creek Automotive on Facebook @CedarCreekAutomotive

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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

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St. Francis Ambassador Candidates St. Francis Ambassador Scholarship Pageant JACQUIE GOEDEL

MISS ST. FRANCIS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The 2017-18 Little Miss St. Francis Sydney Fiereck, Little Miss St. Francis Bella Castro, Miss St. Francis Ambassador Emma DeRoo-Arndt and Miss St. Francis Ambassador Amanda Renfro would like to cordially invite you to our 2018-19 coronation on Saturday, June 9 at the St. Francis Elementary School gymnasium at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5 to 17 and children under 5 are free. Come and say farewell to this group of ambassadors and welcome a new group of Miss St. Francis Ambassadors and Little Misses. This year’s ambassadors have represented the City of St. Francis with grace and honor. They traveled to North Hudson, Wisconsin, down to Northfield and throughout the neighboring communities along with many activities throughout the City of St. Francis. As a board we couldn’t be more proud of how they represented their community and fulfilled their duties as ambassadors. Congratulations girls on an amazing year!

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Pictured are front (L-R) 2017-18 Little Miss St. Francis Ambassadors Bella Castro and Sydney Fiereck; back (L-R) Miss St. Francis Ambassadors Emma DeRoo-Arndt and Amanda Renfro. Thank you for all that you have done for the program this past year. . SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Anoka County Library (ACL) is proud to announce and welcome Michael KleberDiggs as the new poet laureate. The poet laureate position will provide leadership for a two-year literary arts project that will be part of the ongoing celebration of its 60th anniversary and remodeled Centennial Library facility. ACL envisions the poet laureate as a coordinator and creative leader for poetic and literary arts. The poet laureate will be part of an overall effort to advance the visibility, quality and appreciation of poetic arts in efforts to cultivate a poetryrich community. Kleber-Diggs has been cherishing and writing poetry

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Construction on Anoka Hennepin Credit Union’s new Forest Lake branch officially began May 17. The new office will face Highway 61 in the Northland Plaza just across from its former location pictured here in the distance. Members and staff are excited for the facility upgrade and three-lane drive-thru expansion. The project is expected to be complete and open for business in the fall. Pictured are (L-R) Dan Undem, interim city administrator, Forest Lake; Sam Husnik, city council member, Forest Lake; Kim Jacobsen, architect, KRJ Associates; Steven Parks, Parks Construction Services LLC.; Jeff Claussen, CEO AHCU; Jim Gaffney, board member, AHCU; Samantha Jolly, branch manager, AHCU; Chris Melberg, board member, AHCU; Terry Anderson, board member, AHCU; Jim Bacigalupo, EVP, AHCU. TONI GERARD, AHCU VP MARKETING

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What’s happening at the Anoka County Historical Society? The Kline Sanitarium In 1902, a new medical treatment facility opened in the city of Anoka: the Kline Sanitarium. While Dr. James Kline had already been practicing medicine in Anoka County for almost a decade, his new building meant improved facilities for patients and the ability to provide care for

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15th Annual Anoka Heritage Home & Garden Tour Sunday, July 15 1:00-5:00 p.m. City of Anoka Join us on the 15th Annual Anoka Heritage Home & Garden Tour! Purchase your tickets today for a fantastic tour featuring history on the tornado that swept through the city of Anoka in 1939. In addition to beautiful homes and gardens there will be a special pop-up tornado exhibit and marketplace at the Anoka Armory, which was completely destroyed in that disaster. Also featured this year is the Federal Cartridge Clubhouse. The tour is a fundraiser for the Anoka Historic Preservation Commission and the Anoka County Historical Society. Tickets are $12/person in advance, $15/person the day of the tour. Buy tickets online or by calling 763-421-0600. Please note: ticket booklets will be mailed or available for pick-up at the History Center in Anoka beginning June 1.

Inaugural Fridley Home & Garden Tour Sunday, July 22 1:00-5:00 p.m. City of Fridley Join a new tradition with the Fridley Historic Home & Garden Tour! This tour will ramble back in time into Fridley’s most famous era, the 60s: an age of tornadoes, strength and rebuilding. Enjoy scenic homes and gardens while learning more about the history of the Fridley area. The tour is a fundraiser for the Anoka County Historical Society and the Fridley Historical Society. Tickets are $12/person in advance and $15/person the day of the tour. Buy tickets online or by calling 763-412-0600. Please note: ticket booklets will be mailed or available for pick-up at the Anoka County History Center or the city of Fridley beginning June 1. Visit anokacountyhistory. org for more information about the historical society and upcoming events.

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Anoka County Summer Library Experience KARLY HALL

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Anoka County Library’s summer library experience, Summer at Your Library, is a celebration of summer reading and learning. Whether it’s an eBook, audiobook or paper copy, the library has plenty of options for kids to read this summer, June 1-August 18. “Anoka County libraries are vibrant places serving diverse patrons,” says Maggie Snow, the Library director. “Our summer library programming reflects this diversity, offering children and teens opportunities to learn, grow and explore throughout the summer.” Anoka County Library has more than 100 programs for kids of all ages and interests, to inspire reading and learning in the summer. It’s not just about summer reading; the library offers a wide variety of summer activities for youth and families. Explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with fun hands-on projects using all sorts of gadgets. Teen volunteers run these fun and informational programs for younger children. Families can come see engaging musical shows featuring Jack & Kitty or The Jolly Pops. Comic jugglers Alan Johnson or Sean Emery and yo-yo master Dazzling Dave will keep kids and adults

laughing and engaged with their performances. All the performances are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Kids can win a free book in the library’s Read, Write, Draw program by writing or drawing a review of a favorite book. For other books read this summer, children and teens can enter the Read It! Rate It! contest for a chance to win tickets to Bunker Beach, Twins games, the Crayola Experience, Sea Life at the Mall of America, or the Minnesota State Fair.

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The Read Down Your Fines program in June and July allows children and teens to reduce their fines by spending time reading in the library. Ask your librarian for more information. Summer at Your Library is sponsored in part by the Friends of Anoka County Library, which supports

the library and connects the community to ideas, information, and inspiration through special events and programs, membership development, and fundraising. MELSA, the Metropolitan Library Service Area, provides funding for the library’s summer programming. Many of the programs are made possible with funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Most programs are held at Anoka County libraries, but other locations include Blaine High School and Bunker Hills Activity Center. Programs are hands-on, creative, and most important, fun! Program registration is now open. To find all events, visit anokacountylibrary.org or pick up a schedule at your local library.

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was still in the process of site selection, but stated they are focused on a 37-acre wooded parcel just south of the church. A second neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 11, 7:00 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (19001 Jackson Street) and is open to all residents. Final site selection is expected to be completed by then and more detailed information regarding the facility will be presented. HYFS and the city are interested in hearing citizens’ concerns and suggestions from potential neighbors and other interested East Bethel residents. It is not often that a city has an opportunity to make such a monumental impact on an ever-increasing issue for our society. By working cooperatively with HYFS through this process, our community will be helping to heal these youth, giving them a chance at becoming the persons they wish to be. Thus far, our community has embraced the proposal for a youth mental health treatment facility in East Bethel. The community support has not gone unnoticed by the City Council nor HYFS. We are seizing the opportunity to improve the quality of life for these young citizens. On behalf of the East Bethel City Council, please have a safe day and a wonderful summer.

Hats off to the Class of 2018 for a job well done! We wish you all the best as you begin the next chapter and work toward your future goals.

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Children’s Theater Tryouts are over and practices have begun. Mary Poppins JR performances take place June 22 and June 23 at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on June 24 at St. Francis High School Performing Arts Center. Audiences can expect to see the nanny and Banks family, we have all come to love, embark on their fantastical adventure with some creative flying techniques and (spoiler) a surprise new character. Come and have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious experience! All ticket proceeds go toward next year’s Summer Children’s Theater production. Visit www.isd15.org/communityed for updates on ticket availability. Mary Poppins JR Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.” Source: Mary Poppins JR description provided by Music Theater International.

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and so on. However, while owning this type of diversified portfolio can help reduce the impact of market volatility, it does not guarantee profits or protect against losses. A bear market can be challenging. But by making the right moves, such as staying patient, looking for buying opportunities and maintaining a diversified portfolio, you may be able to prevent a market decline from becoming unbearable. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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level housing, show that construction jobs are still an integral part of the nation’s economy. “The need for construction workers is definitely on the rise,” said Anoka Tech Architectural Drafting Instructor Joy Boyle. “Not just for laborers, but also for architectural drafters and construction estimators.” The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that demand for architectural drafters will rise seven percent from 2016 through 2026. Positions offer a median wage of $53,480 per year. The BLS reports an even better outlook for construction estimating positions, with a projected 11

percent increase in positions from 2016 through 2026 and a median annual income of $61,790. Drafters use software to convert the designs of architects and engineers into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Anoka Tech offers a 60-credit Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and a 53-credit diploma in Architectural Technology, as well as a 26-credit certificate in Construction Estimating. “The Architectural Technology programs prepare students to

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Students and staff at Crossroads School & Vocational Center (CSVC) hosted the third annual Victory Garden Planting Day 23. Speakers included CSVC Principal Jay Powell, Sonni Buerskin, Special Services program supervisor, Lynne Hagen, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Program Coordinator from Anoka County and Gayle Boswell (pictured left) Anoka County Extension Master Gardener. Boswell, and other master gardeners, mentors students, teaching the science behind gardening. The hands-on experiences tap into students’ curiosity. Science teacher and originator of the Victory Garden, Dave Berger (pictured right), has been instrumental in writing grants, coordinating volunteers, sharing news and more, adding to the success of the garden, which has been recognized at county, state and national levels. The curriculum aims reach at-risk youth through hands-on education strategies in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners. Pictured below, a student efficiently plants vegetables, using seed strips that were made in the classroom. THE COURIER PHOTOS

Annual awards ceremony recognizes recycling efforts MAGGIE YAUK

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Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions recently held its 29th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony. The event recognized municipalities, haulers and service providers who assisted Anoka County residents with recycling 233,000 tons of materials in 2017, resulting in 53 percent of waste generated in the county being recycled, more than 20,000 tons over the previous year. Together, county and municipal staff and other partners increased information available to residents about waste reduction, organics collection, recycling and improved recycling opportunities available to county residents. The theme of the event focused on ‘30 years

of recycling’, its advancements, and to celebrate what has been achieved over the past three decades. Businesses and schools were recognized for their exemplary efforts to divert waste and increase recycling. DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science and Anoka Ramsey Community College were the two schools recognized for achieving high recycling rates; DaVinci Academy achieved a whopping 93 percent waste diversion rate. Two business recipients were also recognized for their high increase in recycling, which continues moving forward: Bona Brothers Automotive in Fridley is now diverting 19,000 pounds of recyclables each year, and Northern Technologies Int’l Corp. is now diverting 40,700 pounds of recyclables and organics each year from their location in Circle Pines.

Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions unit recently held its 29th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony. “Recycling Champions” awards were presented to individuals for their outstanding recycling practices. From left: Rev. Bonnie Wilcox, Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah, Jay Craft, Commissioner Jim Kordiak, Tiffany Lovik, Dave Rudolph, Cyndi Cummings, Scott Skaja, Catherine Dickson, Ruth O’Dell, Paul Titterud, Pat Titterud, Beverly Praml, Lisa Jacobson, Kathy Petron, Commissioner Braastad, Dale Schultze, Dallas Jelmberg, Audrey Estrada, Mike Maher and Commissioner Scott Schulte. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The communities of Anoka County were then recognized for their many advancements and achievements to improve recycling and collection of organics throughout the past year; particularly the increase in organics collection dropoff opportunities that became available to residents. Along with recycling efforts, reuse efforts were acknowledged. Bikes, textiles and household goods are collected at municipal drop-offs and reused throughout the community. The following individuals and/or organizations were designated “Recycling Champions” for their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible: Nelson & Marta Aguilar, Michaela Dickson, Catherine Dickson, Cyndi Cummings, Mo Murphy and Chris Strouth, Scott Skaja, Beverly Praml, Allison Muotka, Jeremiah Laughlin, Justin Navratil, Kathy Petron, Audrey Estrada, Dallas Jelmberg, Dale Schultze, Lisa Jacobson, Southern Anoka Community Assistance, Mike Maher of Springbrook Nature Center, Ham Lake Senior Center and First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights. One final award was given to outgoing Commissioner Jim Kordiak for his many years of service to the County regarding solid waste and recycling issues. He chaired several waste management committees within Anoka County as well as represented Anoka County on regional and national waste management issues.

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Second mock car crash held at St. Francis High School KATHLEEN MILLER

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On May 10 at St. Francis High School (SFHS), juniors and seniors observed a mock car crash to see what could happen as a result of driving while impaired. Students assembled in the parking lot and heard a mock 911 call over the speakers. Two school buses pulled away to reveal the scene—a two-car headon collision involving six students. The driver of one of the vehicles (portrayed by Emma DeRoo-Arndt) was on the ground, deceased. SFHS language arts teacher and theater advisor Glenn Morehouse Olson portrayed the first witness at the scene. St. Francis Police Department responded to the scene,

followed by St. Francis Fire Department, Allina Health and first responders from Bethel and Oak Grove Fire Departments. A trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol arrived, questioned the driver of the other vehicle (portrayed by Austin Adler), then arrested and handcuffed the young man. A helicopter from Life Link III landed on the football field to transport a critically injured victim. While the realistic mock crash played out, students were very attentive to all that was happening on the scene. After the scene was clear, SFHS Principal Doug Austin addressed the students along with Eve Kaldahl, SFHS chemical health therapist, who then introduced guest speaker Tim Cameron. Sober for 27 years, Cameron now is

a MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) speaker, addressing groups to not drink and drive. Cameron’s message to students was to tell three people each and every day, “I love you.” His message of loving yourself and learning about forgiveness came after many years of treatment and counseling from a deadly accident he caused in 1977. This was the second mock car crash at SFHS and is orchestrated every other year so that juniors and seniors can attend once while in high school. Special thanks were given to the many individuals and groups involved in helping raise awareness and give young drivers information to make good choices now and for a lifetime.

First responders on the scene needed to extricate students from the vehicles, following all the proper procedures even though this was a mock crash scene, held May 10 at St. Francis High School.

A state trooper from the Minnesota Highway Department questioned the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash while St. Francis High School juniors and seniors. The driver (portrayed by SFHS student Austin Adler) was placed under arrest, handcuffed and driven away from the scene.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS: June 11 & 25 Dialogue with the School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. and July 23 Dialogue with the School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, Community Room, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis.

NORTH ANOKA COUNTY FOODSHELF (NACE) Provides food and clothing for people in need through the generosity of our community. Hours of operation are: Monday 9:00 a.m.-Noon, Tuesday 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday 1:00-4:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00-11:00 a.m. NACE is located at 18511 Hwy. 65 NE, Suites 100, 200 in East Bethel. For more information, to donate or volunteer, please call 763-434-7685 or visit www.nacefoodshelf.org.

EDWARD JONES COFFEE CLUB Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at Bridge Street Coffee, 3122 Viking Blvd.,NW, Oak Grove.

OAK GROVE SENIORS Meet at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Oak Grove City Hall for a potluck and short business meeting, bingo follows. For information about the club and events, call Sandy Dabrowski at 763-689-1705.

LONG LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Invites you to join us for GriefShare Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Beginning June 7, days change to Thursday and time is 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 763444-4483 or visit www.longlakeluth.org. For general information on the GriefShare program, visit www.griefshare.org.

OAK GROVE LIONS CLUB Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Oak Grove City Hall, 7:00 p.m., adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Mark Silvernagel at 763-753-2215.

City & Township Meetings ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., 1685 Crosstown Boulevard 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 Boulevard NW, Nowthen 763-441-1347 EAST BETHEL CITY COUNCIL Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. 2241 221st Avenue NE, East Bethel 763-367-7840 OAK GROVE CITY COUNCIL Meets 2nd & last Monday, 7:00 p.m. 19900 Nightingale Street NW, Oak Grove 763-404-7000 ST. FRANCIS CITY COUNCIL Meets 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Area Schools Central Services Center, St. Francis 763-753-2630 STANFORD TOWNSHIP BOARD Meets 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. 5050 261st Avenue NW, Isanti, 763-444-6370

Health & Fitness NEW EAST BETHEL TOPS Weight loss support group meeting. Meeting held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1450 237th Avenue NE, East Bethel, Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to their first meeting free of charge with no obligation. 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.

American Legion AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 622 – ST. FRANCIS General membership meets 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 the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234.

GRIEFSHARE Grief recovery support group: Meets at First Baptist Church in St. Francis each Wednesday beginning April 4-June 27, 7:00-8:30 pm. Child care is provided. The church is located 22940 St. Francis Blvd NW. GriefShare is a 14 week program to provide help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. For more information, call Mike or Sharon at 763-4420401 or visit GriefShare.org

AA/NA AA/NA Meeting 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. AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Area Chambers of Commerce ST. FRANCIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Board meeting is the third Wednesday (June 13) of each month, 11:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street, St. Francis. Meetings are open to the public. St. Francis Pioneer Days is June 8-10. Come and have some fun. Visit www.stfrancischamber.org or call 763-4385163 for more details. NORTH 65 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For more information about the North 65 Chamber visit www.north65chamber.com. EAST BETHEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Board meeting is June 26, 8:00-9:00 a.m. at Aggressive Hydraulics, 18800 Ulysses Street NE, Cedar. Visit www.eastbethelchamber. com for more info. HAM LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Board of Directors meeting is June 20, 9:00 a.m., location to be determined. Visit www.hamlakechamber for location and more information.

Lions/Lioness CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB Meets bimonthly, first and third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at Maxx’s Restaurant & Bar on Hwy. 65. Call Judy Ricke at 763-226-4893.

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 at Nowthen City Hall on the first Thursday of the month for the board meeting and on the third Thursday of the month for the membership meeting. Please email jlhbells@earthlink.net. 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 Mary Madden at 763-444-5020 or Cheryl Eldstrom at 763-753-4602 or email bluesage51@ gmail.com. 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 763-7531205 or visit www.stfrancismn.lionwap.org. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONESS CLUB Meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Maxx’s Restaurant & Bar on Hwy. 65. For membership information call Yvonne Johnson, 763-434-6985. We Serve!

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ST. FRANCIS SENIORS Life is good when you can make new friends, get out and enjoy the multitude of activities that our community has to offer. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month, social time and lunch begins at noon, with the meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. and games until 3:00 p.m. FREE Coffee for Veterans, first Thursday of each month 8:30-10:30 a.m. We play cards, bingo, scrabble, cribbage, go on trips, lunch outings, have picnics and stay active as we get older. All meetings are at St. Francis City Hall Meeting Room, 23340 Cree Street NW, St. Francis. Come and see what we are about. Call Rollie Spier at 612501-0916 or Ray Steinke at 763-464-0100 for more info. EAST BETHEL SENIORS Dances are held 1:00-4:00 p.m. Cost is $6, lunch included. The dance on Friday, June 1 will have old time music played by Jim Armstrong. Entertainment for July 6 will be by Michael Elsenpeter. Are you 55 or older? Come and enjoy some companionship. All are welcome. Seniors meet the third Thursday of each month for a 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; fourth Wednesday is crafts only, 9:00 a.m.-noon. We also go on tours, etc. Rent the Senior Center, call Dennis at 763-434-9244. Join East Bethel Seniors for $10 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.

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Sports & Outdoors Area high school bowlers place third at girls state tournament DONNA DREVLOW

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After a very competitive fall co-ed bowling season, six ladies from three area high schools created a team to bowl in the Girls Minnesota High School Bowling league. The team finished seventh in the season but came back to win the conference tournament on April 8. With their win they were able to represent the high schools they attend: St. Francis, Cambridge-Isanti and Princeton, at the Girls Minnesota High School Bowling state tournament. On April 28 after 14 games of play, the team was the number three seed in total pins won, therefore advancing to the final rounds of play. They bowled hard and ended up third in the state. Parents and fans could not have been happier for these athletes. Please join us Monday, August 13 for information about the fall co-ed bowling season. The informational meeting will be held at Patriot Lanes in St. Francis.

Girls Minnesota High School Bowling participants back row (L-R) are: Coach Drevlow, A. Nelson (C-I), A. Drevlow (SF), L. Rittenour (P), Coach Kokette; front row: S. Pyles (SF), V. Olson (P) , T. Rauma (C-I). SUBMITTED PHOTO

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve upcoming events CAITLIN POTTER

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AVID (Assessing Vegetative Impacts by Deer) citizen science training Friday, June 8 1:00-5:00 p.m. Learn about impacts of deer and help University of Minnesota researchers monitor their influence on vegetation. You will receive training to become a citizen scientists volunteer for the AVID program. Learn to recognize signs of deer impacts, identify vegetation deer like to eat,

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binoculars and cameras. (free, ages 10+) Red-headed Woodpecker Day Co-sponsored by the Redheaded Woodpecker Recovery Project. Saturday, June 16 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Join project members and fellow bird enthusiasts for hikes behind the fences to see the largest known breeding population of red-headed woodpeckers in Minnesota! Citizen scientists will be on hand to discuss their research and monitoring work. You will also have an opportunity to visit our new bison area and potentially see the bison herd. (free, families welcome)

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Junior Ecologist Summer Camp June 18-21 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cedar Creek is teaming up with Wargo Nature Center to offer this new summer program for budding scientists in grades 6-8! We’ll spend the week exploring Cedar Creek and learning about Minnesota’s ecosystems through hands-on science activities. Participants have a chance to collect data, use scientific equipment and meet some of the scientists who do research here! Space is limited, fee is $155 +tax. Registration is required, call 763-324-3350 or register online at anokacountyparks.com. Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis in Minnesota webinar broadcast Tuesday, June 19 Noon-1:00 p.m. Join us for a live broadcast in the Lindeman Research and Discovery Center of this month’s Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative webinar. June’s speakers are Chris Edgar from the Department of Forest Resources and Mark Majewsky from the USD Forest Service! Bring your lunch. More details will be available on the Facebook page and at z.umn.edu/18web. Universe in the Park Friday, June 22 8:00-11:00 p.m. Join astronomers from

the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics at this fun, family event. Scientists will present a short talk about current topics in astronomy and then (weather and bugs permitting) head out into the darkness to look at the stars through telescopes. (free) Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature with Young Children Tuesday, June 26 9:00 a.m.-Noon Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education workshop and activity guide offered by Project WILD and the MN DNR. This professional development training is free of charge, though pre-registration is required. Activity guides can be purchased for $25 and a certificate for 3 Continuing Education credits is available. For more information and to register, email jan.welsh@ state.mn.us or dnr.state.mn.us/ events/event.html?id=55917 (free, adults only) Ecology Book Club Wednesday, June 27 6:30-8:00 p.m. The Ecology Book Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Our June book will be announced in May. No need to have finished the book and no science background necessary. Questions? Email cedarcreekbookclub@gmail. com or visit or Facebook page (free, adults recommended).

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Anoka County Parks and Recreation June program and activities ANDY SOLTVEDT

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Parks Exploration Series June 9, 10:00 a.m.-Noon Rum River Central Regional Park Explore a wide variety of parks throughout the county this summer with Wargo Nature Center. Each trip will be unique as we discover the special features of each park. June-August weekday trips include paddling program with all equipment provided. Stand Up Paddle Boarding June 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m. or 4:00-5:30 p.m. Centerville Beach June 26, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Ages 16+. Easy, fun and a great workout! Paddle boards are a great way to get out on the water and be active. Class sizes are small and the instruction is short and easy; most of our time will be out on the water. Pre-registration is required. Fire Four Ways June 14, 6:00-8:00 pm Wargo Nature Center All ages. Starting a fire is one of the most significant achievements that has allowed humans to advance in the natural world. Ever wondered how our ancestors fared with the flames? We’ll take a walk through the ages by practicing four ways of firestarting: bow drills, flint and steel, matches and modern fire starters. We’ll also talk about general fire safety, setup, uses and end the evening with a campfire snack. Pre-registration is required.

Friday Evening Paddle June 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wargo Nature Center Ages 4+. Join us for a leisurely Friday evening paddle on beautiful George Watch Lake at Wargo Nature Center. Canoes and kayaks are available and are included with the registration fee. No paddling experience required but pre-registration is required. Junior Ecologist Camp Grades 6-8 June 18-21 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve Finishing grades 6-8. This summer, Wargo Nature Center is teaming up with Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve to offer this new camp! Cedar Creek, a UMN biological field station, offers a diverse landscape and large variety of plants and animals and is home to 75 years of world famous scientific research. We’ll spend the week exploring Cedar Creek and learning about the different ecosystems there through hands-on science activities. Participants will have a chance to collect data, use scientific equipment and even meet some of the scientists who do research at Cedar Creek! Intro to Kayaking June 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Centerville Beach June 26, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Ages 16+. Learn the basics of kayaking; boat safety, basic strokes, bracing and which boat is best for you. Preregistration is required.

Howl with the Wolves June 23, 1:00-3:30 pm Wargo Nature Center All ages. Enjoy an afternoon playing wolf games and learning more about these amazing animals. Learn how wolves hunt, communicate with other wolves and discuss the controversy surrounding wolves in the wild. It will be a howling good time for you and your pack. Pre-registration is required. Don’t Wanna Grow Up Camp Grades 3-6 June 25-28 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Finishing grades 3-6. Get out your water shoes…we’re heading to the river! We’ll spend the week exploring the marvelous Mississippi. Build a fort, make a fishing pole and see what you catch, practice outdoor skills and learn to canoe. Don’t worry about missing out because we’ll explore all the wild places around Coon Rapids Dam for plants, animals and other natural treasures! Express Yourself with Art and Sound Camp Grades 3-6 June 25-28 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Wargo Nature Center Finishing grades 3-6. Your imagination is the only limit at this camp! With some inspiration from nature, we’ll make our own musical instruments and try art forms such as printmaking and painting. In between projects, we’ll explore the outdoors and find time for adventure and creative play. On Thursday afternoon, chaperones are encouraged to join us at 3:45 p.m. for a showcase of what we have created. Nineteen St. Francis High School athletes competed in the Spring Lake Park Weightlifting Invitational on April 25 at Spring Lake Park High School. Each athlete had three attempts at a one-repetition maximum in two core lifts; power clean and bench press. The total of the two maximum successful lifts added together gave each athlete an overall score. Saints had a great showing with Emma Goldeman, Trevor Bode and Kyle Lindenfelser coming in first place; Adam Grebowski, Blake Pfannenstein and Brandon Denning in second place and Reed Pastwa in third. BRENT SWAGGERT, SFHS COACH

Nordic Walking June 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Lakeside Lions Park Ages 15+. Nordic Walking takes a simple walk and turns it into a full body workout which doesn’t feel like you are working any harder. Increase your heart rate, burn more calories, strengthen your upper body and create resistance to build better bone density. Preregistration is required. Parks Exploration Series Paddling June 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Martin-Island-Linwood Lakes Regional Park Learn about the park by paddling through it. All equipment provided. Preregistration required.

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Canoe and Kayak by the Light of the Moon June 29, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Wargo Nature Center Ages 4+. We will get out on the water and let Mother Nature entertain us with an abundance of wildlife, a beautiful sunset and a spectacular full moon. Space and boats are limited. Preregistration is required.

For more information about events and there locations, please visit www.anokacounty.us/372/Parks-Recreation.

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The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 5, 1:00-7:00 p.m. This blood drive is open to the public. Please register online at American Red CrossGive Blood, www.redcross.org/give-blood. St. Patrick Catholic Church is located at 19921 Nightingale Street NW in Oak Grove.

Birth Phoenix Michael Metzger-Prebil was born on May 3, 2018 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Aaron and Vanessa Metzger-Prebil. Phoenix is welcomed by siblings Lily and Emberly. Cash Legacy Betts was born on May 18, 2018 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weigh 6 pounds, 3 ounces. Proud parents are Annalisa and Jason Betts. Cash was welcomed by siblings Jordyn, Caitlyn, Madison, Dylan, Brooke and Diesel.

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SFHS PARENT

Despite my normal habit of hiding in my closet due to triskaidekaphobia, I decided to venture out Friday, April 13 to catch the St. Francis Jazz Band concert. It was the high praise and recommendation from a stranger I ran into in the parking lot, after crawling under a ladder and crossing the path of a black cat, who said, “These kids kill it!” My new friend was right, but before I could thank him after the show he vanished into the mist. If anyone has contact with him, I would appreciate the passing on of my gratitude. His name was Jason—something, I couldn’t hear clearly through his hockey mask. Anyway...what a beautiful show of talent and hard work did the St. Francis Middle School and St. Francis High School jazz bands present to an eager and adoring audience. Britta Bauer and crew started the show with the catchy tune Power Trip followed by a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train that was so spot on, if it had been played at the Alamo, all would be forgiven. Next up was Chad Armbruster’s PM meeting ensemble with five jamming ditties that had me tapping my toes and snapping my fingers in my seat. The theme song from Sesame Street was loved by audience members young and old.

St. Francis High School and St. Francis Middle School jazz bands performed at the St. Francis Jazz Band concert on April 13.

PHOTOS BY JAKE HUMPHREY

Finally, the much decorated AM hipsters, fresh off being awarded Superior Rating status from all three clinicians at the Region 7AA Jazz Contest in Forest Lake at the end of March. Talk about swing! The impending storm outside was ushering in the cold, but the mood inside was hot as the band journeyed through their set. All good things must come to an end and as the concert was in its twilight, soon to be moving on seniors were highlighted in solo standouts. Mitchell Berger on tenor sax, Autumn Doerr and Erin Mitzuk each on trumpet, Alex Othoudt-Rosenow and Kurtis Schwendeman each on trombone, brought Van Morrison to life before my eyes. It truly was a marvelous night for a Moondance. I well up with pride and am always amazed at how brilliantly skilled students do not rest on their laurels, but choose to go above and beyond to pursue passions and share talents with each other and their community. Drumline, Jazz Band, Marching Band—these are all activities in addition to the required arts credits, filling lives of students, educators and the local populous with color and creativity and class. Kudos to all those involved!

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FRIENDS OF THE ISANTI COUNTY LIBRARY

The Friends of the Isanti Area Library invite you to visit our East Central Regional Library Outreach site in the Isanti City Hall at 200 1st Avenue NW. It’s open from noon to 4:00 p.m. each Wednesday and offers both a helpful librarian (Tim) and

a computer for public use (provided by the Friends of Isanti Area Library). There is even a volunteer on hand from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to assist you with the computer and printer. We are collecting donated books, DVDs, CDs and audio books for sale. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends at their fun planning meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Isanti.

For more information or to be included on our mailing list, contact Susi@IsantiLibrary. org or 763-444-4585. Also, when Amazon orders are placed at smile.amazon.com, a percentage is donated by Amazon to Friends at no cost to you. Simply login to smile. amazon.com and specify Friends of the Isanti Area Library as the charity you wish to support.

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Ron & Lee Schleif celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

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Summer Worship Schedule begins on May 27

8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel in Ham Lake begins on June 6

The Preachers Daughters in Concert

Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. • at the Chapel during worship Thursday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. • concert at the church on Jackson Street

Vacation Bible School June 18-21 • Register Soon

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Join us for Vacation Bible School The children of Ron & Lee Schleif invite you to join—for a 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House on Saturday, June 30, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Athens Town Hall; 883 - 261st Avenue NE, Isanti MN 55040. Your presence is the only present requested. SUBMITTED BY KATIE KUNSHIER

Faith Listings Abundant Life Alliance Church 3840 197th Avenue NW Oak Grove • 763-753-0284 www.AbundantLife4U.org Bethel Community Church 23860 Dewey Street NW Bethel • 763-434-9834 www.bethelschurch.org Cedar United Methodist Church 17541 Jefferson Street NE Ham Lake • 763-434-7463 www.cedarumc.org Cross of Hope Lutheran Church 5730-179th Lane NW Ramsey • 763-753-2057 www.crossofhope.net Immanuel Church (OPC) 15036 Round Lake Boulevard NW Andover • 763-210-5846 www.immanuelchurchopc.org

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

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 207 Whiskey Road NW Isanti • 763-444-4035 www.stelizabeth-isanti.org

Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Avenue NW Isanti • 763-444-5315 www.longlakeluth.org

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 1450 237th Avenue NE East Bethel • 763-434-7146 www.standreweb.org

New Life Church - Oak Grove 18975 Lake George Boulevard NW Oak Grove • 763-753-5717 www.newlifeoakgrove.org

The Bridge Church 6443 Norris Lake Road Nowthen • 763-753-2134 www.sfbridge.org

New Life Church 17261 St. Francis Boulevard NW Ramsey • 763-421-0166 www.newlifemn.org

Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Childcare 3812 229th Avenue NW St. Francis • 763-753-1234 www.trinitysf.org

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel • 763-434-6117 www.oursaviourslc.org

August 1 5:30-7:15 p.m.

Registration deadline is Sunday, June 24 Registration forms can be found online at www.longlakeluth.org or at the church office.

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Vacation Bible School. June 11-15 9:00 a.m.-Noon

With a closing presentation by the children on Friday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.-noon for families and friends. Age group is 3 years-old through 8th grade. Suggested offering of $12 per child. Please pre-register at www.trinitysf.org. Watch for our float in the Pioneer Days Parade June 9.

Wednesdays July 11 Through

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL 3812 229th Avenue NW • St. Francis 763-753-1234 • www.trinitysf.org Rev. Timothy Vaughan Rev. Keaton Christiansen

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PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

Monday-Thursday, August 13-16 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Join Our Saviour’s Preschool as we dive into the wonderful rhymes of author Karen Beaumont! Each day will be filled with stories, art activities and games based on a different Karen Beaumont book.

Day 1 No Sleep for the Sheep! Day 2 Where’s My Truck?

Who is invited? Children age 3 by May 1, through 5, pre-kindergarten. Children must be toilet trained.

Cost is $55 — please bring a bag lunch with your child’s name on it each day.

Day 3 Move Over, Rover! Day 4 I Like Myself!

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Minnesota library launch statewide author contest KARLY HALL

ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY

As part of Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), Anoka County Library is pleased to join in the announcement of a new statewide contest that will accept submissions of selfpublished young adult and adult fiction to be recognized as the top self-published books in the state. Winners in each category will receive $1,000 as well as: ■ Inclusion in Indie Minnesota, a statewide digital collection of local indie authors; ■ Nationwide exposure for three months on Popup Picks, a mobile media curation service; and ■ A review in Library Journal, one of America’s oldest and most renowned trade publications for library news. Recent data from 2016 showed that 20 percent of the

book market is composed of indie authors. The creation of the Minnesota Author Project combined with MN Writes MN Reads (a suite of resources for writers to use to self-publish their work) gives libraries a chance to encourage new work from this growing group. Winning authors will reach hundreds if not thousands of new readers via Minnesota’s libraries, and can also leverage being an award-winning author for additional marketing opportunities. Each book that is submitted to the contest must be: ■ Self-published ■ In the genre of young adult fiction or adult fiction ■ Written by a Minnesota resident ■ Available in either PDF or ePUB format Multiple submissions are welcome. Submissions close June 30, 2018. A panel of

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SCHEDULE — FRIDAY, JULY 20 Booster Park West Concessions and pre-movie activities.8:00 p.m. Free movie Ghostbusters 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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at Viking Meadows Golf Club. The outing will be held on Friday, July 20, 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 night movie or Saturday kiddie parade? Contact East Bethel City Hall – 763-367-7840

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East Bethel Seniors Craft & Bake Sale, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction East Bethel Fire Department Auxiliary Blood Drive FOOD, FOOD, FOOD

Inflatables Car/Trucks/Tractor Show Vendors with good stuff to sell Pony Rides HeartSafe AED/CPR Training Available

SCHEDULE — SATURDAY, JULY 21 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. Booster Park Kiddie Parade registration...............................................................10:00 a.m. Kiddie Parade................................................................................11:00 a.m. GRAND PARADE.............................................................................11:00 a.m. Live Performance by Jack & Kitty................................................12:15 p.m. Kid’s Carnival Games.................................................................1:00-3:00 p.m. Live Performance by Gravel Roads.................................................2:00 p.m. 57th Annual Firefighters Dance........................................8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live Music Maiden Dixie, Food/Beverages Fireworks...................................................................................................Dusk

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Reserve your booth space. Merchandise, food and crafters are all welcome Saturday, July 21. General information, email to ebboosterday@gmail.com.

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Friday, June 8

Live Music

Buttons & Coupon Books Available at Local Businesses

Community Park Tent

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Grand Parade Raptor Center Show Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

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1:00-4:00 pm FREE Popcorn at Village Bank, sponsored by Village Bank 5:00 pm SFHS FIRST Robotics Club Live Demonstration in the tent at Community Park 5:00 pm Carnival rides, games, crafters, exhibitors and food booths in Community Park 5:00-9:00 pm St. Francis Lions Club Beverage Garden in Community Park, sponsored by North Lake Brewing & Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 6:00-9:00 pm Live DJ by Party Patrol DJs in the tent at Community Park, FREE 9:00 pm Movie in Community Park, (bring blankets & chairs), sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 511

Saturday, June 9 8:00 am All Day St. Francis Lions Club Softball Tournament in Community Park, sponsored by North Lake Brewing & Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 8:00 am Life Fitness 5K Color Run/Walk, starts at Community Park, registration at 7:00 am, presented by St. Francis Lions Club, sponsored by Life Fitness 10:00 am-12:00 pm Car Wash at St. Francis United Methodist Church, Free Will Donations will go to North Anoka County Emergency Food Shelf 10:00 am Carnival rides, games, crafters, exhibitors and food booths in Community Park 10:00 am Petting Zoo and Pony Rides by Joah’s Ark in Community Park 11:00 am-9:00pm St. Francis Lions & North Lake Brewing Beverage Garden in Community Park, sponsored by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Noon St. Francis Dairy Queen and Killebrew Root Beer Kids Color Walk. FREE for all kids 12 and under, registration at 11:00 am, FREE Killebrew Root Beer 12:15 pm FREE ice cream given out in front of St. Francis Dental, sponsored by St. Francis Dental 1:00 pm GRAND PARADE After Parade Bingo, Brats & Beverages at St. Francis Fire Station, sponsored by St. Francis Fire Department 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm – The Wonderful World of Woody - Live Music, Singing, Juggling & Magic in the tent at Community Park, FREE 3:00-5:00 pm 2018-19 Miss St. Francis Ambassador Coronation at St. Francis Elementary School Gymnasium, admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-17, under 5 are FREE 3:30-4:30 pm University of Minnesota Raptor Center Show at Community Park 4:30-8:30 pm University of Minnesota Raptor Center Meet-and-Greet Booth at the Community Park 5:00–9:00 pm Live Music by The Fish Tone Rockers in the tent at Community Park, FREE 10 Minutes after Dusk FIREWORKS at St. Francis High School, all school rules will be enforced - no tobacco or alcohol on school grounds, sponsored by St. Francis Bottle Shop

Sunday, June 10 8:00 am All Day St. Francis Lions Club Softball Tournament in Community Park, sponsored by North Lake Brewing & Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 10:00 am Carnival rides, games, crafters, exhibitors and food booths in Community Park 11:00 am-4:00 pm St. Francis Lions & North Lake Brewing Beverage Garden in Community Park, sponsored by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 11:00 am Petting Zoo and Pony Rides by Joah’s Ark in Community Park 1:00 pm Kids Pedal Tractor Pull in Community Park, All Tractors & Equipment Furnished by Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pulls

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