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Rebecca Allard, Business Education Teacher at St. Francis High School, was honored with a 2014 Teacher of Excellence Award for usage of BestPrep’s programs to educate Minnesota students about business, career and
financial literacy skills. Allard has worked with BestPrep, an education-based nonprofit, to enhance the education of her students. She says BestPrep has really made classroom learning come alive. The number of students signed up to take the class next year continues to grow, with curriculum that shows personal finance is not only relevant but can also be fun. Allard received her Teacher of Excellence Award at BestPrep’s 38th Annual Luncheon held May 22 at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. Over 500 individuals joined BestPrep at the luncheon
honoring educators, students and volunteers from the business community who have contributed to making BestPrep the premier educational nonprofit in the state. The event featured a keynote address from Jim Owens, president and CEO of H.B. Fuller. Owens’ lively speech touched on how a strong innovation agenda can connect people, processes and products around the world. BestPrep an is educationbased nonprofit in Brooklyn Park that works with teachers across Minnesota to enhance educational opportunities.
St. Francis High School business teacher Rebecca Allard was recently honored by BestPrep with a 2014 Teacher of Excellence Award. Allard, right, is pictured with BestPrep Vice President for Educational Programs Andrea Hanson. Submitted Photo
New elementary start/end times Kathleen Miller Staff writer
The Independent School District 15 School Board approved a resolution to change the start and end times for the elementary schools at the May 27 meeting. The changes, which will begin with the 2014-15 school year, were recommended based on safety concerns from principals, transportation staff and administrators. The previous start/end times (8:55 a.m./3:25 p.m.) were such that some bus routes were not able to finish their early routes in time to begin the elementary routes. Traffic from late arriving buses in Cedar Creek and East Bethel Community Schools’ parking lots was a concern. In the afternoon, elementary students frequently were waiting after school dismissed Schools in Action....................... 2 for their buses to arrive. The School Board Highlights.......13 start/end times for Cedar Community Education..........14 Creek Community School, East Bethel Community School and Community & Business.........17 St. Francis Elementary School, Sports & Outdoors..................30 for the 2014-15 school year, Life................................................34 will be 9:10 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. Classified.....................................36
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Twenty-five people competed in the second annual All-Comers Track Meet sponsored by the St. Francis Track Booster Club and ISD 15 Rec Department. Events held on the track included 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes along with the 800 and 1600-meter runs. Field events included the long jump, shot put, discus and high jump. See the article on page 20. PHOTO by Al Angell
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St. Francis Middle School principal retires Jessica Rowles SFMS Community Relations Coordinator
Dale Johnson has been a principal at St. Francis Middle
School (SFMS) for 15 years. Prior to his stay in District 15, he was a principal for 16 years before that and has been in the education field for 41 years. When asked what his
fondest memory at SFMS was, he replied, “The many great students I have come in contact with throughout the years. ISD 15 has great kids.” Johnson’s retirement plans
Retiring St. Francis Middle School Principal Dale Johnson will be missed by many staff. He is very well-liked and has given so much to help students succeed. Submitted Photo Before
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New principal for St. Francis High School announced
East Bethel Community School East Bethel Community School held a 5th grade graduation ceremony June 3. After school there was a dance with a DJ, food, photo area and dodge ball games.
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Doug Austin has been named St. Francis High School (SFHS) principal. Austin comes from the Mounds View School District where he has served since 2009 as the associate principal at Irondale High School. Prior to that, Austin worked in the Mounds View District as an activities director and social Doug Austin Submitted Photo studies instructor. His work with assessment, college and career readiness and emphasis on total school involvement are assets he brings to Independent School District 15. Austin’s references consistently speak to his willingness to provide opportunities to all students and to place others’ interests above his own. Although Austin officially begins his duties July 1, 2014, he is actively involved with SFHS and will continue his transition during the month of June. Welcome, Doug Austin, to District 15!
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iLearn - iEarn SFHS teachers and students earning “free” money for classroom Mitchell Greene SFHS Student, Class of 2014
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but students at St. Francis High School (SFHS) have been earning virtually free money for their teachers’ classrooms, while “growing” their brains. Teachers in the Math Department at SFHS have taken advantage of an opportunity offered through a partnership by Khan Academy, Donors Choose and Google. A National Public Radio report in 2013 stated that only 20 percent of all U.S. computer programmers are female. Google wants to encourage more women to explore careers in writing code for computers, so they partnered with Khan Academy. “Khan Academy was first introduced to me last year as a math website that offered video lessons to students,”
explained SFHS math teacher Andrew LaHoud. “Since that time, the site has morphed into more of an interactive tool for students that includes videos in addition to challenges for students to test their skills.” Female students have the opportunity to complete a Khan Academy course in computer coding. Once completed, Google sends a $100 certificate to that student’s teacher to spend on DonorsChoose.com. Teachers can order anything for their classroom, from books to calculators and iPads, through this site. LaHoud’s students have earned over $1,500, which is being used to purchase two iPads and several graphing calculators for his classroom. “This was an amazing opportunity for our students to have their trigonometry course supplemented with an activity that explored a high demand and high paying career field,” said LaHoud. SFHS Math teacher Sharon Bergman also had students who completed the course, earning over $1,600 for her
classroom as well. “I was excited to be presented with an opportunity for my trigonometry students to do something with computer programing and, as a result, have it benefit our classroom with grant money,” said Bergman. Bergman was able to purchase two iPads for her classroom and is submitting an order for two more. She hopes these tools will help break down barriers in the classroom that prevent certain students from participating in class discussions. Amy Vincent also teaches math at SFHS and explained her excitement for receiving iPads for her classroom. “I really like the idea that I could get some iPads exclusively for my classroom rather than having to check out the classroom set,” Vincent explained. “You don’t always need that many iPads. It will be nice to have my own class set, available every day.” Teachers who placed orders will receive these new tools in September for the 2014-15 school year.
SFHS math teachers Sharon Bergman (above) and Amy Vincent (below) are teaching trigonometry and college calculus using SMART Boards in their classrooms. Photos by Mitchell Greene
High school band students showcase individual skills at region music contest Chad Armbruster SFHS Band Director
April 3, while many were avoiding a late spring snowstorm and staying indoors, St. Francis High School (SFHS) band students showcased their individual talents at the Region 7AA Solo and Ensemble Competition
held at Andover High School. A total of 57 SFHS band students competed with students from across the region and received ratings on the 5-point, Minnesota State High School League Scale: 1-poor, 2-fair, 3-good, 4-excellent, 5-superior. The following SFHS students received a superior rating:
St. Francis High School 9th grade students Conor Sullivan and Becca Theis were awarded Best of Site for their performance of Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E flat major at the Region 7AA Solo and Ensemble Competition held April 3. Submitted Photo The Courier | July 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Erica Albachten, Breanne Archerd, Rachel Beckman, Savhanna Berger, Sophia Burville, Sam Burville, Erik Catherson, Megan Houle, Alex Hylen, Michael Klebs, Jessica Koonce, Sophia Kortemeier, Zac Lachinski, Travis Mathwig, Kristan Miarka, John Oldenborg, Connor Olson, Ross Perkins, Conor Sullivan, Becca Theis, Elijah Vivier, John Vogel and Tiffany Woolcott. The following SFHS students received excellent ratings: Dylan Dykstra, R.J. Gillespie, Michelle Arnold, Justin Bergstrom, Aaron Boelter, Mike Brand, Nick Carrigan, Brittany Coop, Brooke Dippon, Sarah Durkot, Tristyn Edstrom, Adam Everhart, Lauren Handzel, John Haugen, Katrina Johnson, Amanda Kindval, Jessica Koonce, Jeremy Lashinski, Baylee May, Kristan Miarka, Laura Morgan, Jessica Peterson, Miranda Peterson, April Rheault, Krista Sanow, Dan Ulrich, Rachel Ulrich, Luke Vogel and Sarah Wyatt. In addition, each judge selected one entry from the dozens of performances that they heard throughout the
afternoon and evening from schools throughout the region as their Best of Site award winner. St. Francis High School 9th grade students Conor Sullivan and Becca Theis were awarded Best of Site for their performance of Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E flat major. “It was very challenging and tiring, but exciting to know I was going
to be playing with the top performers from our school and others,” said Theis. “It was a relief when we finally made it to the performance. We had been working for so long. When we walked on the stage I knew we would do well,” said Sullivan. Congratulations to all the students who represented SFHS at this event.
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St. Francis High School Congratulations to the Class of 2014 and good luck in all of your future endeavors. May your hard work and education take you far. Visit ISD 15’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/user/ISD15StFrancis, for the video of the graduation ceremony. * Honors with Distinction + Honors ^ National Honor Society Lukas Eric Abraham Erica Nicole Albachten + Stacey Elizabeth Alfaro Jacob Peter Allen + Alaina Grace Anderson * ^ Ellen Margaret Anderson + ^ Emily Elizabeth Anderson + ^ Emily Joann Anderson + Nathan Henry Anderson Sarah Elizabeth Anderson Sierra Joy Anderson Cassandra Ann Bakke Anthony Thomas Ball Charles Walter Barette Alexander Daryl Bauermeister Marissa Jane Baumann Zachary Titus Baumgarn + Nicole Ann Baxter Rachel Lynn Therese Beckman Mitchell Scott Benson * ^ Natasha May Benson Nicole Mai Bentz Garrett Michael Berg Joshua Richard Berggren Justin James Bergstrom + Kayley Jo Berkness Kathlean Marie Berry Halie Renee Bliese Jesse Rae Blomquist Brady Mikel Blowers + Adam Russell Blue Aaron Richard Boelter * ^ Kaylin Mary Bogan + ^ Tyler John Borstner Tyler Dean Bowers Jeffrey Allen Bowman Erick Scott Braaten Ajay Zachary Breen + ^ Samantha Marie Brewer * ^
Grady Michael Brooks Nicole Ann Brown Devon Jaymason Brown-Kriesel Judd Ryan Bruner Cheyenne Marie Burgess Dillon Michael Burgett Sophia Elisabeth Burville Marissa Ann Calander-Roll Hunter Joseph Cardinal Jordan Olivia Carlberg Laine Thomas Carlberg Amy Ruth Carlson Austin Alan Carlson Jessica Jean Carlson Kyler Michael Carlson Spencer Lee Carlson Trenton Lee Carlson * ^ Nicholas Anthony Carrigan * ^ Kelsey Ann Carson + ^ Dominique Marie Casadonte Tyler Matthew Cecil Madalyn Ruby Chaffee Mackenzie Lee Charles + ^ Callie Christine Chester * ^ Alesha Mercedes Chilstrom Paige Alison Cleasby Anthony David Cole + Kayla Janel Cooper Jamie Ryann Costello Aimee Louise Cottrell + Nathan Andrew Courteau Anthony Edward DanielsDilorenzo Joshua Ryan Daugherty Marissa Lea DeFrances Cody Michael Denny Devin Cole Denny Alex Michael Dequaine + ^ Marissa Rae DeSmidt Emily Mae Doebbert + ^ Tyler James Dolney Krystal Constance Dondelinger
Carly Rae Dooley Collin James Doran Danae Marie Douville * ^ Miranda May Downs John Jacob Dreshar, Jr. Joshua Wilmar Dronen Cole Patrick Duncan Sydney Jeanette Dunski Michelle Ashley Dupree Mariah Michelle Durm Trenton Roy Duvall Alexis Ann Dykema + ^ Dylan James Dykstra * ^ Joel Jacob Eckman Jacob Allen Eik Courtney Josephine Eisenbraun + Brittyn Jane Erickson Adam Oljace Everhart Benjamin James Falk Ryelee Yvonne FedorHelmbrecht + Zachary James Feges Kyle William Felegy Grant Charles Fleagle + Samantha Ann Fleischauer Gabrielle Nicole Ford Anna Claire Fosse * Alexandria Lee Marie Freeman Gabriel Edward Frey William McDaniel Frey Jacob Jerome Funder Justin Frederick Funder Brittany Elizabeth Galbrecht Taylor Alexandra Galbrecht Shanel Lynn Galea Stevana Rae Gallagher Austin Taylor Gallipo Brooke Marissa Gardas + ^ Nicholas George Gardinier Abby Renee Siddall Garin Jacklyn Anne Gehling + Alexis Marie Gehrke Ashley Ann Gengler * ^ Andrew David Gilbert Ross Terry Gillespie, Jr. + ^ August Corrine Goedderz
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On May 30, the St. Francis High School gym was packed with friends and relatives of the graduating Class of 2014, who were ready to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. Mariah Durm, Amy Carlson, Jordan Carlberg, Austin Carlson and Laine Carlberg were five of over 380 students who were eligible to participate in commencement exercises. Photo by Wendy Carlberg Sarah Marie Graham Chelsea Marie Green Logan Allen Green Michael James Green Mitchell Robert Greene + ^ Jaydin Annette Guldenaar Igor Edgar Gunchak Maximilian Francis Xavier Gust Kelsey Renae Haggard Timothy Michael Hall Kayla Maria Hallfielder Colleen Victoria Halverson + Lauren Victoria Handzel + ^ Galen Carl Hanson Gregory Jonathon Hawks Benjamin Richard Heldt + Samantha Joy Helvig Ashley Elizabeth Helwig Hannah Louise Henry Nouci Angel Her Rachel Marie Hermanson * ^ Carter Joseph Hilgers Cody Allen Hilton William Terrance Hinchcliffe Garret Mark Hogue + ^ Ivan Andre Holmquist Britney Rose Hujanen Sara Jane Husnick Austin Christopher Huttner Alexander Lee Hylen * ^ Brandon William Israelson Violetta Pavlovna Ivanishin Justin Paul Jacques + Alex Joseph Janssen Joshua William Jarvimaki Leah Nicole Jaworski Derek Edward Jensen Caysie Anne Jerde Ashley Marie Johnson + Danika Sterling Johnson Dylan Mitchell Johnson Jacob Carl Johnson Marissa Beth Johnson
Mercedez Marie Johnson + Michael Jeffrey Johnson Monica Rose Johnson + Nicole Renee Johnson Samuel Theodore Johnson Travis Allen Johnson Noah Benjamin Jones Alex Michael Julkowski + Jessica Lea Justin + ^ Madelyn Mae Kaehler Samuel Joseph Karas Axel Rayne Kaupp Amanda Lynn Kindvall + ^ Ethan Dean King Michael Tyler Klebs + Dar’ya Valentinovna Klimok Jasmine Ashley Knapper Megan Louise Knox Zachary Paul Knox Taylor Allen Koep + ^ Sarah Lynne Koester Jessica Lynn Koonce Sydney Paige Kopen * Micah Alan Kortan + Bryce James Kulsrud + ^ Joshua Michael Labarre Nancy Lao + Samantha Ann Larson Katelyn Anne Lauer * Conner Ray Lee Connor Joseph Leibel Kaitlyn Nicole Lemke Lance Robinson Lemke Megan Margaret Lero + Jill Iris LeTourneau Zachary Allen Lindenberg Madeline Casey Linder Lucas Michael Lodes Christy Marie Lonergan Katelyn Jean Long Caitlin Elizabeth Luby + ^ Matthew Rickey Lund + Cierra Therese Luther Continued, Page 9
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Graduates Allison Lea Lysdahl Tianna Justina Madson * Kayla Marie Magnan + Savannah Marie Maguire Georgia Ruth Mallak Andrew Vincent Mann + Timothy Lee Kurtis Marihart Amanda Marie Marron + ^ Sequoia Madison Martinez Keturah Faith Marxhausen * Baylee Michelle May * ^ Tyler Raymond McAllister Ryley James McCargar Haylie Ray McClung * ^ Jack Creger McDonald Blake Robert McReavy + ^ Federica Medici + Jack Dennis Menefee, III Nickolas John-Henry Messer Emily Mae Meyer + ^ Kailey Rose Meyer * Zachary Eugene Mickelson Allie Margaret Miller + Anthony Joseph Miller Justin Glen Mitchell Joseph Michael Moder Alec Jeffrey Moeller Kayla Lynn Moore Karl Ryan Morrison Hunter Avery Mueller Molly Elizabeth Mulligan Trevor Paul Munson Hannah Grace Nelson Kaitlyn Michele Nelson Samantha Jo Nelson Brianna Violet Nesset Kelsey Taylor Newstrom Molly Jo Nielsen Lucas Corby Niemeyer ^ Ashley Ann Nordling Derek August Norenberg Rachelle Jean Nyara Rebecca Lynn O’Hotto + ^ Kolton Dale Oie John Allan Oldenborg Grant Sylvester Olsen + Abilene Marie Morehouse Olson + ^ Blake Michael Olynyk Camden Brook Ophus Timothy John OthoudtRosenow Robert William Pace Logan Gunner Parson Thorin Karl Pederson Tiana Jean Pederson + ^ Taylan David Pegors Ryan Thomas Perkins Brittany Tara Peterson Jessica Elizabeth Peterson + Wylie Gregory Peterson Brittni Nicole Pettey-Novak Vasiliy I. Petryuk
Lauren Elisabeth Pettyjohn Bailey Su Plath + ^ Cassy Jo Playle Damin Alexander Preese Rachel Marie Puff + ^ Grant Alan Quasabart Amber May Quiram Danielle Marie Rahier Dylan Alexander Rath Dustin Robert Raum Blake Anthony Reynolds Tawney Marie Rissi Taylor Rose Rivard Mitchell James Rogers + Sarah Ann Roppe Taylor Lee Rosati Gary David Ross Jessica Ann Rothi Ashley Nicole Rumsey Shuani Rose Ryberg Elizabeth Marie Sadusky + Jacob Austin Sandback Krista Marie Sanow * ^ Kala Allison Schleif + Austin Ramsey Schmidt Dylan Ray Schroeder Kylie Frances-Marie Schroeder Derek James Schumacher Stephanie Marie Schwieger + ^ Laura Evelyn Scott Logan Paul Selvig Nash Wyatt Sharp Mackenzie Lee Shultz Stephanie Jo Sibert Christina Viktoria Sibileva * ^ Ruth Vasilina Simonovich + Alexander Jacob Simpson + Jacob Daniel Snelling * ^ Taylor Nicole Snelling * ^ Tristin Leigh Snyder + Victoria Rose Snyder + ^ Jacob Donald Solem Kesler Peyton Soucie Jeanette Yvette Soucy + Kayla Marie St. Hilaire Mikeayla Beth Stadler Samantha Dawn Stanley Katelynn Mae Steinbach + Kaitlan Jean Stewart Alexis Lou Struzyk Sean Alexander Stuart Dakota Scott Suchy Makenna Marie Sullivan * ^ Maxwell Oliver Sullivan + Andrew Kristopher Sundeen Nathan Zachary Svihel + Kasey Christopher SwansonNelson Kyle Raymond Sweeney Zebadiah Blake Tamte Shannyn Alayna Telander * ^ Amelia Rose Tesdahl * ^ Brent Anthony Tholen Savanah Lenae Thompson Connor Joseph Thorsten Alec Michael Toft +
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Class of 2014 Ashley Ann Toikka + Jordon Jeffrey Tresco Adrianah Contessa Trevino-Gartner * ^ James Earl True, Jr. Storm Alexus Tuchek * ^ Kenneth Charles Tye Hayley Isabelle Vandemark Olivia Clementine Vandersteen Chueyee Vang + Daniel Chang Vang Jacha Benjamin Vang Jessica Li Vang Selena Vang Adam Thomas Vanhoorik Katie Lynn Van Rossum
Anna Lee Vitcak Elijah Joseph Vivier + ^ Jessica Kay Volkman Carl Vue Pheng Vue Dylan Vue Loshi Vue + Kyle Kenneth Wagner Cody Andrew Wald * ^ Houston Patrick Walsh Jacob Richard Walsh Amesa Nicole Ware Katelyn Jean Wascher Emily Ann Weber Patrick David Weidall Nathan Michael Weigel Carter Michael Weinman
Ashley Ann Wells Mitchell James Wenker Abygail Sandra West Robert Gerald Whiteside Ashlee Jo Wicklund Ashley Marcia Wigton Katlyn Janae Williams Rachael Irene Willis + Benjamin John Willner Emily Marie Wilson Timothy Fueche Xiong Gao Choua Yang Kia Yang Douglas Leroy Zinniel Maria Elizabeth Zutz * ^
St. Francis High School Scholarship Recipients 2014 Lukas Abraham $350 St. Francis Lioness Club Scholarship, $100 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship Erica Albachten $10,000 Concordia University Renewable Regent’s Scholarship, $1,000 Concordia University Renewable Lutheran Heritage Scholarship Ellen Anderson $500 Foundation 15 Science Dept. Scholarship, $500 Vermilion Community College Renewable New Student Achievement Scholarship Nathan Anderson $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship Alaina Anderson $1,000 Fairview Northland Medical Staff Scholarship $8,000 South Dakota State University Yellow and Blue Scholarship Zachary Baumgarn $7,500 University of Northwestern Renewable Faculty Scholarship $2,500 University of Northwestern Renewable Nazareth Achievement Scholarship Mitchell Benson $500 Foundation 15 Math Dept. Scholarship, $500 Ann Talle Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $750 Richard Hubbard and Stan Yovetich Memorial Scholarship, $19,000 Hamline University Renewable Presidential Scholarship Justin Bergstrom $500 Foundation 15 Social Studies Dept. Scholarship Kathlean Berry $12,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Benedictine Scholarship, $600 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Alumni Scholarship
Brady Blowers $10,000 Minneapolis USBC Bowling Association Scholarship Adam Blue $500 David Bednarz Scholarship Aaron Boelter $500 Foundation 15 Music Dept. Scholarship Kaylin Bogan $500 Ham Lake Lions Club Tyler Bowers $500 Foundation 15 Jacqueline Stein Memorial Scholarship Ajay Breen $200 Gordon Nyman Memorial Scholarship, $3,000 University of Minnesota-
Duluth Renewable Chancellor Scholarship Samantha Brewer $500 East Bethel Senior Center Scholarship Grady Brooks $500 Foundation 15 PE Dept. Scholarship Marissa Calander-Roll $500 Thomas Smith Support the Troops Scholarship
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Scholarships Austin Carlson $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Trenton Carlson $500 John Fryer Memorial Scholarship, $500 Cyril C. Daniels Memorial Scholarship, $17,500 St. John’s University Renewable President’s Scholarship, $2,250 St. John’s University Renewable Nicholas & Marguerite Welle Scholarship Nicholas Carrigan $500 Foundation 15 Citizenship Scholarship, $300 St. Francis American Legion Riders Madalyn Chaffee $500 Foundation 15 LA Dept. Scholarship Mackenzie Charles $250 Cedar Creek Community School PTO Scholarship Callie Chester $1,000 Connexus Energy Scholarship, $500 Ed Fleming Memorial Scholarship University of MinnesotaDuluth 50% Tuition Renewable Best of Class Scholarship Anthony Cole $3000 University of Minnesota-Duluth Renewable Outstanding Student Scholarship Jamie Costello $250 Barb Hynes-Tomczyk Alumni Benefit Scholarship for Theatre Arts
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Alex Dequaine $500 St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $1,200 Southwest Minnesota State University Athletic Football Scholarship, $5,000 Southwest Minnesota State University Leadership Award Scholarship, $3,750 Southwest Minnesota State University College NOW Scholarship Emily Doebbert $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship, $500 American Red Cross Blood Services HS Scholarship, $300 Winona State University Academic Scholarship Carly Dooley $500 Foundation 15 Counseling Dept. Scholarship Danae Douville $400 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship, $95,850 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Presidential Scholarship Alexis Dykema $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship, $500 Cedar East Bethel Lioness Club, $500 National Honor Society, $350 St. Francis United Methodist Church Dorothy Leathers Memorial Scholarship, $19,000 Hamline University Renewable Merit Scholarship, $1,500 Hamline University Renewable Writing Scholarship Dylan Dykstra $500 Foundation 15 World Language Dept. Scholarship, $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship, $500 St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Benjamin Falk $200 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship, $4,500 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Renewable Dean’s Scholarship Anna Fosse $4,000 University of Minnesota-Crookston Renewable Chancellor’s Scholarship Brooke Gardas $500 Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Scholarship, $500 Conference of Women in Real Estate Scholarship, $6,000 St. Cloud State University Presidential Scholarship, $500 St. Cloud State University Renewable Residential Scholarship Jacklyn Gehling $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship Ashley Gengler $17,500 College of St. Benedict Renewable President’s Scholarship Logan Green $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship Mitchell Greene $300 Catholic United Financial, $500 American Red Cross Blood Services HS Scholarship, $1,000 Nickolas Engler Memorial Scholarship, $500 Cedar Elementary School PTO Commemorative Scholarship Jaydin Guldenaar $12,000 St. Scholastica Renewable Benedictine Scholarship, $500 Miss St. Francis Ambassador Scholarship, $500 Junior Miss St. Francis Ambassador Scholarship
Max Gust $1,000 Southwest Minnesota State University Renewable Athletic Scholarship Kayla Hallfielder $1,000 Thomas Smith Support the Troops Scholarship Colleen Halverson $16,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Benedictine, $600 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Alumni Scholarship Rachel Hermanson $1,000 Connexus Energy Scholarship, $500 Dig It Volleyball, $5,000 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Renewable Presidential Scholarship Garret Hogue $1,000 Ramsey Lions Club Scholarship, $1,000 North Dakota State University Development Foundation Honor Scholarship $2$500 North Dakota State University Freshman Academic Scholarship $1,000 Teamster Local 320 Lowell D. Lynch Scholarship Alexander Hylen $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship, $2,500 North Dakota State University Renewable Presidential Honors Scholarship Justin Jacques $15,000 St. John’s University Renewable President’s Scholarship Monica Johnson $350 St. Francis Lioness Club Scholarship Mercedez Johnson $500 Oak Grove Fire Dept. Alan Dahl Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Johnson Full Tuition Renewable Athletic Scholarship from Northern State University Alex Julkowsi $500 Pentair Equipment Protection Scholarship, $10,000 St. Cloud State University Presidential Scholarship, $1,000 St. Cloud State University Renewable Residence Hall Scholarship Jessica Justin $500 Pentair Equipment Protection Scholarship, $18,500 University of Sioux Falls Renewable Academic and Athletic Scholarship Madelyn Kaehler $400 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship Amanda Kindvall $1,000 Winona State University Renewable Presidential Honors Scholarship Michael Klebs $1,000 A-1 Engineering Scholarship Taylor Koep $350 St. Francis Basketball Association, $500 Pentair Equipment Protection Scholarship Jessica Koonce $250 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship, $1,000 Fred Dawson Memorial Scholarship Sydney Kopen $1,000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Renewable Iron Range Scholarship Micah Kortan $16,500 Drake University Renewable Presidential Scholarship
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Frog and Alice Ballance are proud to announce the achievement of their son, Elliot Ballance. Elliot is a 2001 graduate of St. Francis High School and recently graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth College of Pharmacy May 10. Elliot is now a Doctor of Pharmacy, graduating with summa cum laude (GPA of 3.75-4.0) and with Honors Distinction (GPA of 3.75-3.89). He also received two other awards: the Hallie Bruce Memorial award for outstanding achievement in hospital pharmacy and a certificate of presentation excellence in Pharm D. seminars. Elliot will be taking a job at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth working in the trauma department.
Andover, participated in the commencement ceremony at CSB. Luby is a candidate to receive a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics with the honor summa cum laude. Summa cum laude indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.90. Ivy LeTourneau of Oak Grove graduated from Columbia University Law School in New York on May 22, earning a Juris Doctor. LeTourneau is a graduate of St. Francis High School (2004) and Northwestern University (2008) where she earned a bachelor of science in education and social policy, summa cum laude. Kara Morgan, 2010 St. Francis High School graduate, has graduated with a bachelor of music degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been accepted to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, one of the top music schools in the country and will begin studying there in the fall to earn her master’s degree in vocal performance with a concentration in opera. Proud parents are Amy and Todd Morgan of Andover. Local students Elliott Olsen and Gerald Pittman participated in the commencement Elliot Ballance Submitted Photo ceremony at Saint John’s University May 18, in the Saint John’s Local students Jessica Biser and Amanda Luby participated Abbey and University Church, Collegeville. in the commencement Olsen, son of Phil ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict May 17 in the and Vikki Olsen of East S.L. Haehn Campus Center/ Bethel, participated in the Clemens Field House on the commencement ceremony at CSB campus, St. Joseph. SJU. Olsen is a candidate to Biser, daughter of Dave receive a bachelor of arts degree and Kris Biser of Big in biology. Lake, participated in the Pittman, son of Tim commencement ceremony at and Linda Pittman of CSB. Biser is a candidate to Anoka, participated in the receive a bachelor of arts degree commencement ceremony at in biology. SJU. Pittman is a candidate to Luby, daughter of Doug receive a bachelor of arts degree and Jennifer Luby of in communication.
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SFES recycles old technology for new Diane Peterson SFES Technology Teacher
Parents, family and friends of St. Francis Elementary School students have been turning their old cell phones, cameras, laptops and used printer ink cartridges in
for recycling. The Funding Factory program recycles old technology and then gives our school credits to purchase new technology. Over the past five years, SFES has been recycling old technology and has gotten more than $1,600 worth of
headphones, programs, iPad apps and wireless keyboards. Our students constructed a special bulletin board with word processed thank you notes to our supporters. Come by and visit our thank you bulletin board.
Thanks to the donation of outdated technology, St. Francis Elementary School has been able to purchase $1,600 worth of new technology for classrooms. Submitted Photo
Practicing sight words Beth Anderson SFES Kindergarten Teacher
St. Francis Elementary School kindergartners search for sight words with flashlights as part of SFES’s Special K Days. These special days occurred during the last two weeks of the school year. Kindergarten students participated in Bubble Day, Puppet Day, Neon Day, Dot Day, Line Day and Sight Word Fun Day. Each day was filled with fun activities that allowed students to apply their skills in reading, writing, math, science and art. Sight Word Fun Day included decorating T-shirts provided by the SFES APT that listed all 40 kindergarten sight words. Students practiced writing sentences using their sight words with sidewalk chalk on the playground and read sight word sentences using a variety of voices: opera, robot, high/low and royal.
Summer Reading Watch for bright postcards delivered to be in June, July and August from Independent School District 15. Kindergarten through grade 5 students can
complete one or all of the fun reading/writing activities. Upon returning a completed postcard at open house in August, students can choose one free book! Visit www.isd15. org for more resources.
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First grade field trip
Kindergarten biomes Beth Anderson SFES Kindergarten Teacher
Janine Johnson SFES first grade teacher
As a follow up to learning about simple machines in science and map skills in social studies, all first graders took a tour of the St. Francis Dairy Queen. Students discovered first-hand how treats are made with the use of simple machinery. Students mapped their travels on the short bus ride to the store using the skills they learned over the last several weeks.
First graders from St. Francis Elementary School practiced their navigational skills on their field trip to Dairy Queen in St. Francis.
All six sections of kindergarten at St. Francis Elementary School recently researched different biomes. Classes made plants and animals from their biome and each student did a report about an animal from their biome. Students had to become an animal expert and teach peers about their chosen animal. As a culmination to this unit, all classes visited the other biomes to learn about them as well. DC Randle, St. Francis High School science teacher and rainforest expert, came to teach all six kindergarten classes about his visits to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru, South America to research plant and animal life there. Biomes for the classes included: Beth Anderson, rainforest; Briana Anderson, desert; Jennica Fishero, ocean; Julie Polsfut, wetland; Lisa Prowizor, forest and Tricia Rutz/Julie Wieczorek, savanna.
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Kindergarten students at St. Francis Elementary School recently studied biomes. Biomes are a large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. Submitted Photo
In 12 years, kindergarten students from Briana Anderson’s class will graduate from high school. Their education will provide them with skills and knowledge they haven’t dreamed of yet.
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Andrea Klinsing’s 4th graders at St. Francis Elementary School are learning about different types of engineers and what they do. They recently learned that structural engineers use their knowledge of math and science to design buildings that are sturdy and safe. They followed the engineering design process and worked as structural engineers to build freestanding structures made of 20 spaghetti noodles, a yard of tape and a yard of string. The students had to build the tallest structure possible that could support a marshmallow on top. Pictured working on their design are Braden, Tanner and Jade.
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All board members present ISD 15 teachers represented on national panel Education Minnesota St. Francis Local 1977 President Deb Parson reported to the Board about how she recently participated on a national panel on teacher feedback protocol at the American Federation of Teachers headquarters in Washington, D.C. This was a follow-up trip from a previous panel discussion that met last December where Parson, along with Amie Paulson and Dale Johnson, attended to discuss the feedback and continuous improvement model for teacher evaluation and development. Independent School District 15 is one of just six school districts to participate on the national panel and is a leader in the field on staff development. Elementary schools adjust start and end times The change in school times for the 2014-15 school year are approved as follows: start time will be 9:10 a.m. and end time will be 3:40 p.m. for all ISD 15 elementary schools (Cedar Creek Community School, East Bethel Community School and St. Francis Elementary School). Student Information System contract approved The School Board voted unanimously to approve the contract with Infinite Campus (Blaine, Minnesota) to replace TIES as the student information system for ISD 15. Paul Neubauer, director of Curriculum & Instruction, provided background information regarding the decision. A year ago, administration made a recommendation to the School Board to find an alternative to TIES. This is a significant investment for ISD 15, so time was taken to research and review possible vendors. By mid-March, two vendors—Infinite Campus and Skyward—were chosen as finalists, with Infinite Campus being the overwhelming choice of a large review committee. The implementation and training phase will begin with the 2014-15 school year and will last into next March. A dual system will be in place until everything is ready to be transitioned to the new vendor.
All board members present St. Francis High School (SFHS) Chemical Health Program Eve Kaldahl, a chemical dependency/mental health counselor at SFHS, presented information to the School Board regarding a pilot project at the high school this past school year. One priority was to meet with students and develop one-to-one relationships. There was an overview of the project, what has been accomplished so far, the number of students in the project and how much time was spent with them, along with goals for the future. Out of State Travel St. Francis High School (SFHS) varsity football players will be attending football camp at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, June 13-16. SFHS students that competed in the state Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) competition in April and are eligible to attend, will travel to Orlando, Florida, June 24-29 to attend the HOSA national competition. Scholarship Recipients The Scholarship and Academic Awards event was held at St. Francis High School May 21. There were many local scholarships awarded. Graduating seniors with future education plans were encouraged to apply for them. For the complete list of scholarships awarded, see page 9. SFHS Commencement The superintendent and school board members commented on commencement exercises held May 30 at St. Francis High School. The gymnasium was a packed house and other guests were seated in the Performing Arts Center watching the ceremonies on a video live stream. Diplomas were awarded to 379 students as proud parents, families and friends, teachers and administrators congratulated the Class of 2014. The ceremony can be viewed on the ISD 15 YouTube channel (the link is on the district website). Superintendent Troy Ferguson added, “Congratulations to all the graduates; you make your community proud.”
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Summer Children’s Theatre Independent School District 15 Community Education’s Summer Children’s Theater program will be performing Beauty and the Beast Jr. June 19-21. This year’s cast, directed by Glenn Morehouse Olson, features more than 80 students ranging in age from 7 to 18. Details can be found on the district’s website and Facebook page and in The Courier. Q Comp Report Amy Worden, ISD 15 Office of Teaching & Learning, presented highlights of the district’s Q Comp program from the past year. There are 84 active mentors; 140 staff members were observed by a peer this school year. A formal evaluation system, which is required by the Minnesota Department of Education, has been developed. Staff would like more local options for their development. Several new items besides Teacher Academy courses began this past year. Peer leaders will attend the PLC Conference. Preliminary Budget Report for the 2014-15 School Year Scott Nelson, director of ISD 15 Business Services, reviewed estimated 2014-15 general fund revenue and expenditure assumptions, showing changes in the pupil weighting factors and the increase funding passed by legislation in 2013 and 2014 sessions. He then followed that up with the summary of the preliminary general fund budget estimates. Nelson recommended the Board approve the budget. A complete package will be sent to the School Board prior to the June 23 meeting. Work sessions can be held with School Board members in early fall to revise the budgets as needed.
School Board Members David Roberts, Chairman 763-843-0013 Marsha Van Denburgh, Vice Chairwoman 763-753-6653 Barbara Jahnke, Clerk 763-753-6846 Suzanne Erkel, Treasurer 763-413-1195 Janet Glover, Director 763-221-5341 Amy Kelly, Director 763-744-8458 Betsy Roed, Director 763-434-9570 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org
School Board Perspective Suzanne Erkel
Keep on learning Summer is in full swing so I would like to remind parents to do active learning with their children. It is important they keep working on the level they are at, so as to prevent any form of decline in their learning. It could even give them a bit of an edge with their peers. Below are some ideas to keep your children’s brains active this summer. 1. Keep reading. Use the postcard the district sent you to record books; return it and get a free book. 2. Go to your local library. Join their summer programs and contests. 3. Read to your child and have your child read to you. 4. Participate in the park programs. Go visit the museums. There are numerous learning activities, from wildlife observations to canoeing. All will create great learning. 5. The internet has an enormous amount of ideas for learning activities. Do the search and activities together. 6. Make a game of reading. If your student likes TV, try watching some shows using only the closed caption. 7. Your older students can plan a week’s menu, make the grocery list, and if they drive, let them do the shopping. If they use
coupons, let them have the money they save. Have them balance your checkbook and give them a budget. 8. Let your children keep a journal, the younger ones can draw pictures. Have them describe each day. 9. Find a pen pal online, write to a soldier or someone at the local prisons or a contact through your church. 10. Plant a garden, indoors or out, using the ground or in pots. It is great to watch plants grow. 11. Volunteer at a Vacation Bible School, Feed My Starving Children or Habitat for Humanity. These are just some of the multitude of ideas you can do with your children. I realize many of you work and your children are cared for by other professionals. I also know the other professionals do learning activities and trips with your children. These ideas are meant for YOU, the parent, to interact with your child. Make time for them. The rewards you will gain will be immeasurable. The growth in your relationship will be lasting.
School Board Meeting Schedule School board meetings are held at the Community Room in the Central Services Center located at 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis. Monday, July 28 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 25 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
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2014 Cedar a.m. Head Start end of the year celebration Monica Torgeson Head Start Lead Teacher
At the end of the of the school year, the Cedar Head Start center holds a celebration ceremony for all children who have made it through the school year. During the
celebration, children cross over a bridge made by a grandparent several years ago. The bridge represents crossing over from one stage of childhood to the next. For each child that walks over and each family at the celebration, the bridging ceremony represents
Community Education Contacts Troy Ferguson, Director................................................................................. 763-753-7041 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Melody Panek, Site Coordinator Adult Education & Services......................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications Kathleen Miller, Program Supervisor................................................. 763-753-7042 The Courier Newspaper................................................................................ 763-753-7031 Kathleen Miller, Editor................................................................................ 763-753-7042 Pat Johnson, Graphics................................................................................ 763-753-7025 Alicia Loehlein, Staff Writer, Billing...................................................... 763-753-7033 Janice Audette, Advertising.................................................................... 763-753-7032 Facility Scheduling Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor................................ 763-213-1589 Family Education & Services....................................................................... 763-753-7170 Nancy Wallace, Program Supervisor Kids Connection Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Cedar Creek Community School Site........ 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Elementary School Site.............. 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15............................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Nancy Wallace, Program Supervisor Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor...................................................... 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant.................................................................... 763-213-1588 Sandhill Center Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com
so many different things. All the children receive a certificate of completion of one or two years in the program. For more information about the Head Start program or enrollment, please visit the website at www.accap.org or call 763-783-4328.
Early Childhood Screening
Do you have a child who is three or four years old? Have they been through Early Childhood Screening? Early Childhood Screening should be done soon after the child’s third birthday. Screening is a FREE, simple check of a young child’s health and development; it does not determine kindergarten readiness. Screening includes: a development assessment, vision and hearing checks, immunization and health review. Call 763-753-7187 if you currently have a 3 or 4-year-old child who has not been screened.
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, contact Kristine Vogtlin at kristine.vogtlin@isd15. org or 763-753-7172 to reach ISD 15 Help Me Grow services. If your child is at least three years of age and not yet in kindergarten, ISD 15 Early Childhood Screening is the first step in confirming any concerns you have; call for an appointment at 763-753-7187 and mention your concerns.
Introducing the 4-year-old childcare program for the 2014-15 school year!
NEW!
Beginning the first day of school, September 3, Kids Connection will be offering a 4-year-old childcare program at St. Francis Elementary School. Children will participate in various educational and recreational activities in a safe, well-supervised environment. Children may bring a lunch from home or purchase a school lunch. Ask for details. Program hours are 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Contracts will be available soon.
Questions?
Call Chris at 763-213-1616. Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education
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Cedar a.m. Head Start 2014 graduating class.
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ISD 15 Community Education & Services
Rec Department Activities Register online now, www.communityed15.com, or call Amy at 763–213–1588.
2014 Youth Football
Youth Football Camp
Grades: 7–8 Fee: $185 by July 21 $205 after July 21 Grades: 2-6 Fee: $160 by July 21 $180 after July 21 Equipment Deposit: $150 at equipment pick-up
Camp is designed for getting ready to play at the next level. Come prepared to work with varsity coaches on football fundamentals. Location: St. Francis Middle School Course: SC-714020 Grades: 7-8 Equipment Handout: July 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Middle School Football Shed Dates: July 14-15 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $45 (T-shirt included)
Registration is now open for… Soccer Ages:
4-5, 6-7
Volleyball Grades:
4-5, 6-8
Flag Football Grade: K-3
Contact Diane Guinn, Rec Department Manager for more info 763-213-1823 The Rec Department a division of ISD 15 Community Education
Course: SC-714021 Grade: 1-6 Equipment Handout: July 14-15 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Middle School Football Shed Dates: July 16-17 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Fee: $40 (T-shirt included)
Summer Kids Connection KC General Information 763-21 3-1616 or 763-213-1641 Information and registration for ms are also available online at ww w.communityed15.com
Kids Connection offers a safe, nurturing atmosphere for children that brings summer fun to a whole new level. Summer Kids Connection offers families a well-supervised environment where children can develop friendships while participating in activities such as arts and crafts, sports, creative dramatics, gym, outdoor activities, computers, reading and more. Summer Kids Connection is offered to any child who will enter kindergarten in the fall through the completion of grade 6. We offer care from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Cedar Creek Community School. Summer Kids Connection provides a variety of learning activities and recreational experiences to fill each day and then, for more FUN, weekly field trips are added! Make your summer plans now. Summer Kids Connection begins June 9 and will be closed July 4, August 28 and 29.
Summer Childcare
Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education
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Bright Beginnings in ISD 15 Early Childhood 763-753-7170
Call ECFE at for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. Lifelong Learning Center • 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove • Online at www.communityed15.com Follow ISD 15 Early Childhood on Facebook to stay in the know and connect with other parents.
Looking for Preschool for Your Child? Classes
Preschool Place 15 registration for the 2014-15 school year is going on NOW
are filling quickly!
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 also available for twoyear-olds and very young threeyear-olds • Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income • Busing available for all full-year morning and afternoon classes
The mission of Preschool Place 15 is to provide a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success and their parents can be partners in learning.
We believe: • Children learn through active, hands-on involvement • Children’s learning is a cooperative effort by home, school and community • Children grow in selfawareness, knowledge and self-image through interactions with others
• Children develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning opportunities by being encouraged to try new ideas, experiment and use materials creatively. • Parents are keys in bridging the worlds of home and school and are an integral part of the education process. The curriculum of Preschool Place 15 focuses on social skills and early literacy development. Mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies, the arts and physical development are also part of the curriculum. Environments are designed to enhance and expand children’s understanding of the world as they direct their own play. Teachers facilitate the child’s learning; they guide and encourage independent learning in each child. For more information on classes and to register visit www.isd15.org or call 763-753-7170.
We’re making a family connection. Early Family Childhood Education (ECFE) is:
A place for babies A place for toddlers A place for preschoolers A place for all dads, moms and other relatives in a parenting role Watch your mail in mid-July for the new Learn & Thrive brochure that will tell you about ECFE parent/child classes for the 2014-15 school year! Call 763–753–7170 or visit us online at www.isd15.org for more information. a division of ISD 15 Community Education
2014 Summer Preschool & ECFE Preschool Camps Classes for preschoolers are centered on a theme. Choose from classes that are one morning a week for three weeks or classes that are three consecutive days. All classes will include stories, music, art, literacy and math activities and time for playing with others. Sliding Fee scale available. Time: 9:15-11:30 a.m. Fee: $39 for each 3-meeting session, sliding fee scale available Ages: Children must be at least 3 by 6/1/2014 and not yet attending kindergarten
Dr. Seuss
Marvelous Math Explore the world of numbers, shapes and patterns through stories, music, puzzles and art. Course: PP2114 Dates: Thursdays, July 10-24
All Sorts of Sports Inside, outside...fun and movement everywhere! Experience sports through stories, art and play. Course: PP2115 Dates: Thursdays, July 10-24
Cars, Planes and Trains Explore all the ways we move from one place to another in story, art and fun! Course: PP2112 Dates: T/W/Th, July 8-10
Waterworld
Learn with your friend, The Cat in the Hat and other Dr. Seuss favorites. Course: PP2110 Dates: Tuesdays, July 8-22
Water comes in many forms and is all around us. Learn about water through stories, creative play and more! Course: PP2111 Dates: T/W/Th, July 15-17
Wonderful Wacky Weather
Pintsize Picasso
Explore Minnesota’s wonderful, wacky weather through stories, music and fun activities. Course: PP1115 Dates: Wednesdays, July 9-23
Learn about color, texture, shape and more. Be prepared to get messy! Course: PP2113 Dates: T/W/Th, July 23-25
Family Special! Register for any combination of Preschool and/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 same address. Not available with online registration. Least expensive class will be the free class.
St. Francis High School students visited the Lifelong Learning Center to perform two plays for preschool students. The plays taught students about kindness, friendship and feelings. Rainbow was about different personalities and how being kind to everyone is essential. Little Lucy used stuffed animals and brought them to life to help Lucy solve her problem of finding her missing Teddy. It was a lesson in love and friendship. Jenny Dupre, ECFE Educator
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For information about ECFE or Summer Preschool, call 763-753-7170. www.isd15.org Sliding Fee Scale Annual Income ECFE Preschool 0-$40,000 $17.00 $19.00 $40,00-$90,000 $26.00 $29.00 $90,000+ $36.00 $39.00 *No one will be denied participation in ECFE parent/child sessions due to inability to pay.
Early Childhood Family Education ECFE Parent/Child Camp: Living Together Under One Roof Birth to Kindergarten and their parents More than one? Does it make a difference with first born, middle child, baby of the family? Learn ways to keep peace and balance all the competing needs including your own. Does your family have just one child? We’d like you to join the discussion too! This class will separate for parent discussion. Course: EC5701 Dates: Wednesdays, July 9-23 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $36 for 3 week session, sliding fee scale available
Celebrating Baby Your baby must be 12 months of age or younger when you attend the event. Enjoy songs and games together and meet others who are experiencing the joys and challenges of raising a baby. Don’t forget to pick up your free gift! Course: EC0701 Dates: Thursdays, July 10 & 17 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: FREE No Sibling Care available; try a Preschool Camp for your preschooler.
Pop In and Play Come with your young child for activities related to a weekly theme, meet other families and build relationships. No pre-registration necessary. The perfect place to relax with your toddler or infant while your preschooler is in a Camp with us. Dates: Tuesdays Time: 9:15-11:30 a.m. July 8: Sandy Beach Fun July 15: Water Play July 22: Exploring the Summer Sky Fee: $4 per child; max $12 or three punches per family (limit of 4 children/adult)
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Inaugural
St. Francis Community For Drug Awareness
GOLF
Saturday August 2, 2014
Middle school track & field— one of the best seasons yet Barb Anderson REc Dept. Track & Field Coach
More than 90 students participated in ISD 15 Rec Department’s St. Francis Middle School Track & Field program this spring. Students competed against Elk River Middle School and Legacy Christian Academy. A key word the athletes learned was “resilience” as the weather challenged everyone. Track & field participants learned life lessons such as never giving up and keeping a positive attitude in tough times while
always trying your best. Thanks to the many coaches and middle school staff who helped make this Community Education program possible.
(Right) Middle school students participate in the 100 yard dash. (Below) Seventh grader Jenna Koch set a 7th grade high jump record with a jump of 4'6". photos from Kelly Koch
4-Person Team Scramble Format The Ponds Golf Course
2881 229th Avenue NW, St. Francis
Registration 1:00 p.m. / Shotgun Start 2:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Immediately Following Tournament Awards 1st & 2nd Place Trophies • Mulligans Field Contests • Silent & Live Auctions • Raffles Foursome/Hole Sponsor Bundle $700 (Save $50) 18-Hole Foursome $400 18-Hole Single $100 Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Goody Bag, Auctions, Awards and Dinner
Dinner/Banquet only $25 at 7:00 p.m.
Key Sponsors
Nystrom & Associates, LTD
For sponsor and registration information visit DriveForeDreams.org Contact Traci Gilbert 763-923-5404 or email to dfdgolf@DriveForeDreams.org
Hole-In-One Contest Putting Contest
Volunteers Needed! Contact Volunteer@DriveForeDreams.org
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Community & Business Courier readership survey results show publication is important to community Alicia Loehlein Staff Writer
The Courier held a readership survey in May. We heard from more than 325 of you who offered valuable feedback. Congratulations to our drawing prize winners: Katie Walker, Denise Heckenlaible and Jill Kent. The purpose of the survey was to gauge reader interest in reading The Courier online and how people feel about the frequency that The Courier is published. What we learned: } Most respondents indicated they read every issue and most of the content in each issue } Many respondents were not aware that The Courier is available online and has a website and Facebook presence
} Many respondents answered no or don’t know in regard to wanting to read The Courier in a digital format } Many respondents answered that yes, they would still read The Courier if it was published less frequently; however, several individual comments requested that it be published more frequently than it is now } Most respondents chose The Courier as their main means of getting important information about the community and school district Readers liked that The Courier provides positive, local school and community news and photos. Readers dislike that it is not published often enough and does not print negative school district news. Thank you to all who
Nine members of the St. Francis Area Special Olympics athletic team competed in the area track competition May 10 at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. The weather cooperated and all had a great day. This was the first year of competition for David O’Connell and Kacie and Neil McCarthy. They all did very well in their events. Athletes will advance to the state competition to be held June 26-28 at Stillwater High School. Pictured are, front row (L-R): Lisa Bernhagen, Kacie and Neil McCarthy, David O’Connell and Kaitlin Salo; back row: Angela Barrett, Taylor Berkness, Kyle Hansen and Kayla Humann. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Isanti Family Farmer’s Market “A Fresh Experience”
Music by Fair Fight Every Friday 2:30-6:30 p.m. Drawings, Fresh Prod through September 26. Honey, Baked anduce, Eagle Park - Downtown Isanti Canned Goods south of Main Street behind Free reusable bags while supplies last. Isanti Custom Meats Contact Josi Wood • 763-444-5512 isantifamilyfarmersmarket.org isantiparks@cityofisanti.us The Courier | July 2014 | www.the-courier.org
participated in this survey. Courier staff and ISD 15 administration will review the
results to determine the future direction of this publication. Full survey results are
available upon request, email news@isd15.org or call 763753-7031.
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F A I R V I E W C L I N I C S – S T. F R A N C I S
Our team is growing The team at Fairview Clinics – St. Francis now includes three experienced family medicine doctors who also specialize in obstetrics, an orthopedic surgeon and two great physician assistants.
Meet our care team online at fairview.org/stfrancis
We offer: + Same day appointments + Morning and evening hours + 24/7 scheduling
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Local woman inducted into DFL Women’s Hall of Fame Stephanie E. Fox Minnesota DFL
The Women’s Summit Committee chose Sarah Udvig of St. Francis for induction into the 15th Annual Minnesota DFL Women’s Hall of Fame as a Rising Star June 8 at the Prom Center in Oakdale. Udvig first got involved with the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) by attending her precinct caucus in 2008. She quickly became much more involved, serving as a state delegate and officer in her senate district. In 2010, Udvig not only managed Peter Perovich’s state senate campaign but also managed a successful contest for the party endorsement. She returned as campaign manager for Perovich’s 2012 campaign and the pair knocked on 11,000 doors together. Udvig is also active in the 6th Congressional District, has helped with
countless fundraisers and recently became chairwoman of the Anoka County DFL. The DFL Women’s Hall of Fame is the only award exclusively focused on women. It recognizes a broad range of female activists, both those new to the cause and trailblazers. These women contributed to state and national public policymaking and/or DFL campaigns. The Women’s Summit Committee offers two categories for the Hall of Fame. The Rising Star category honors promising young women the committee believes will be future party leaders. The Women of Distinction category honors women who have inspired, mentored, and blazed the trail for those who came after. The Women’s Summit Committee believes they have chosen Rising Stars that they will be even more proud to know ten years from now. These
Sarah Udvig
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young women have shown party or campaign leadership as well as dedication to bringing other women into the DFL. A Rising Star strives to shape public policy consistent with DFL ideals. For information about the Women’s Summit Committee and the DFL Women’s Hall of Fame, visit www. womenssummitcommittee.com.
East Bethel royaltywill be crowned Saturday, July 19, during East Bethel Booster Days. The Pageant will be held at 2:00 p.m. at East Bethel Ice Arena. Candidates for 2014 Little Miss category (front row, L-R) are: Zoey Karaschin, Carly Becker, Haley Mau, Madison Hall and Georgia Anondson; (back row) junior princess candidates Destiny Dzuris, Allisyn Hulst, Caitlin Mann and Miss candidates Karley Landwehr, Heather Rickbeil and Jaydin Guldenaar. SUBMITTED PHOTO
A Wedding to Remember
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763-753-2721
4-Person Golf Tournament
3745 Bridge Street St. Francis, MN
Saturday, August 16 The Ponds Golf Course in St. Francis www.thepondsgolf.com
Registration: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start: 2:00 p.m. Dinner following (7:00 p.m.) Registration Fee for 18 holes:
$100 per person or $400 per foursome Fee includes golf, cart for every 2 golfers and dinner Dinner only: $15 Join in the fun and support St. Francis High School Fighting Saints football and baseball programs. All proceeds from this event will support these programs.
Reserve your spot early! All registration forms and fees must be received by August 9. Need a registration form? Visit www.ihigh.com/stfrancisgridclub — or — www.fightingsaintsbaseball.org Please contact Mike Lord at 763-280-1538 for sponsorship information.
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Great golf, contests, raffle prizes and much more!
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Greenhouse & Nursery Open All Season
Hanging Baskets Patio Planters Perennials available throughout the summer
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Shade Trees • Evergreens Ornamental Shrubs Shrubs • Vines
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Pottery • Statuary • Arbors Bird Feeders • Gifts & Cards Lawn Ornaments • Seeds Potting Soils • Peat Moss Fertilizer • Grass Seed Lawn & Garden Chemicals Landscape Rock & Mulches
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Green Barn Garden Center & Farm Market
3 miles south of Isanti on Hwy. 65 & 265th
763-444-5725 OPEN 7 Days A Week Call for current hours
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Thank you to the Isanti Police Department for sponsoring the Take A Kid Fishing Day event at Country Camping Tent & RV Park June 7. Organizers would also like to thank Northland Gas of Isanti for donating and supplying bait. Despite the rain, officers Travis, Lowell and Rod splashed their way to the onsite pond to help the children bait their hooks and throw their lines in the water, attempting to land a big one. Following the fishing, the officers cooked everyone lunch on the grill and gave prizes to the kids. SUBMITTED PHOTOs
Isanti Library offers summer reading program Gerald Golden Friends of the Isanti County Library
The Isanti Library Summer Reading Program is on now through August 6. The Summer Reading Program is a means of encouraging children (preschool-grade 6) to read and learn through the summer months. Each child will receive a reading log to mark their reading progress. Children track their progress by counting the number of books they have read, or by counting the amount of time they spend reading. In addition to earning prizes for reading, there will also be games at the Isanti Link Site
Kirsten Vaughan is the Isanti Link Site librarian. of the East Central Regional Library. Kirsten Vaughan is the Isanti site librarian who has been with the program for two
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years. Come visit Vaughan on Wednesdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. in Isanti City Hall, 110 1st Street.
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Thursday, July 10
Parade ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6:30 pm Wintergreens Outdoor Live Music on the Patio with Southbound ���������������������������������������������������������������������8.30 pm
Friday, July 11
Celebration of Summer at Lake State Credit Union Vendors, Classic Cars, Games, Face Painting ���� 9:00 am–4:00 pm Food Served �������������������������������������������������������������������� 11:00 am–1:00 pm Isanti Family Farmers Market at Eagle Park, 18 Broadway Street SW (Fridays thru September) �������������������������������������������������2:30-6:30 pm PRCA Rodeo, followed by a Dance with Sterns County 17 ������6:30 pm Wintergreens Outdoor Live Music on the Patio with Kenny Krona followed by Ferris Brothers ����������������������������7:00 pm VFW - Live Music �����������������������������������������������������������������������������9:00 pm
Saturday, July 12 - Free Kids Fun Day
Fitness Run Walk, Corner of 1st & Main ������������������������������������� 7:30 am Free Pony Rides, Bounce Houses and Games ��������� 10:00 am–1:00 pm Craft Fair �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10:00 am–3:00 pm Kiddie Parade ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11:00 am Outhouse Races ������������������������������������������������������������������������������2:00 pm PRCA Rodeo followed by Dance with Killer Hayseeds �������������6:30 pm
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38th Annual Isanti FireFighters
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Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12 For further information call 612-669-2326 or visit www.IsantiFireDistrict.org
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Sanctioned by The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Still the most fun you can have with your boots on! Live music each night! Advance Tickets Friday, July 11 Family night, bike giveaway for kids Goat Tying 5:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ 6:00 p.m. Rodeo 6:30 p.m. Dance afterwards to Sterns County 17 Saturday, July 12 Goat Tying 5:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ 6:00 p.m. Rodeo 6:30 p.m. Dance afterwards to Killer Hayseeds
Adults $12 Children (4-12) $6 3 and under FREE Advance sale ends Thursday, July 10, 10:00 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.isantifiredistrict.org or at many local businesses. There is an ATM onsite. On air personalities present K102 @102.1 Friday, July 11 BUZ’N @ 102.9 Saturday, July 12
Tickets at the Gate
Adults $14 Children (4-12) $8 3 and under FREE
Preferred Seating $60 above bucking chutes
Club Seating
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Area youth participate in track & field clinic, all-comers meet Andy Forbort SFHS Track & Field
The second annual youth track & field clinic along with an All-Comers Track Meet was a success. Sponsored by the St. Francis Track Booster Club and ISD 15 Rec Department,
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the clinic and meet were held in June with over 25 youth participants. The clinic/camp was made possible thanks to the efforts of coaches Mark Hanson, Jim Billingsley, Al Angell and Bruce Ewen and several high school studentathletes.
Participants started the first two days with a jog and dynamic warm-up followed by a stretching routine. Athletes were divided into age appropriate groups to work on different fundamentals and techniques involved in track & field. Participants were coached
Huge Fireworks display Wednesday, July 23 at dusk
The Garden
on the hurdles, sprints, long jump, high jump and throwing (shot put and discus). Groups spent 15-20 minutes working in each event area. At the end of the day, athletes would cool down and stretch together. On the third day, June 12, an all-comers meet was held. Anyone who participated in the youth clinic was able to attend along with anyone of any age, from the surrounding area. Competitors were given the chance to compete in a variety of events based on their personal preference and
experience. Events held on the track included 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes along with the 800 and 1600-meter runs. Field events included the long jump, shot put, discus and high jump. The high school track & field program would like to thank all those that attended along with the student-athletes who assisted with the event. Another clinic/all-comers meet will be held in 2015. Information will be made available in a future issue of The Courier.
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Solo Acoustic Performance Tuesday, July 22 7:00-11:00 pm
Bill Koncar Motocross
Tuesday, July 22 6:00 pm Featuring high-flying, fast paced dirt bike and ATV racing!
Bandshell Skitzo Fonik Tuesday, July 22
7:00-11:00 pm
Chris Brooks Band
Wednesday, July 23 7:00-11:00 pm
GB Leighton
Thursday, July 24
Great Frontier Bull Riding Wednesday, July 23
Good For Gary
7:00 pm
Mutton Bustin’
Wednesday, July 23 Intermission This is a free event; Registration 5-6 pm at Horse Announcers Stand (across from the 4-H exhibit building). Only 12 riders will be drawn from the registered participants. Helmet required ~ you provide your own helmet, must be between 5-10 years and under 75 lbs. Parents must sign waiver.
Friday, July 25
Georgia Clay Saturday, July 26
7:30-10:30 pm 7:00-11:00 pm 7:00-11:00 pm
Strolling Polka Show Wednesday, July 23 1:00-4:00 pm
The Off Brothers
Acoustic Duo Wednesday, July 23 7:00-11:00 pm
The Soup Bones
Thursday, July 24 7:00-11:00 pm
Snaggletoof
Friday, July 25
7:00-11:00 pm
Hitfaced
Saturday, July 26 7:00-11:00 pm
Lyndon Peterson
Sunday, July 27
1:00-4:00 pm
Sherwin Linton Sunday, July 27
4:00-7:00 pm
Talent Contest
Wednesday and Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm Open Class Division Friday 4:30-6:00 pm Pre-Teen and Teen Division Saturday 1:30-3:30 pm Pre-Teen and Teen Division Saturday 3:45 pm Talent Show Finals, All 3 Divisions
13 & Older Admission
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7-12 years old $4 6 & under Free Wednesday, July 23 only Seniors 62+ $4 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Pay one price! Admission includes…
NTPA Tractor Pull
2014 NTPA Regional National Thursday, July 24 6:30 pm Friday, July 25 6:30 pm Saturday, July 26 3:00 pm Miller Lite Showdown Truck & Tractor Pull
Demolition Derby
Sunday, July 27 3:00 pm Championships to follow
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Grandstand Shows and Parking No refunds
Midway Rides Gopher State Expositions Advance ride vouchers available visit website for more info
Fair Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-11:00 pm Exhibit buildings close at 10:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am9:00 pm
More than 25 area youth participated in the second annual All-Comers Track Meet held June 12 at St. Francis High School.
PHOTO by Al Angell
Don Hansen VFW Post 10796
th 4Benefiting Annual Golf Scramble the Veteran Services of Anoka County
Saturday, July 19
Registration 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 10:00 a.m.
Tournament at Viking Meadows Golf Club 1788 Viking Boulevard NE East Bethel, MN
$85 per person $340 per foursome until July 11 Day of event $95 per person Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, 2 drink tickets at the VFW, dinner, awards banquet and prizes Dinner only $20 Challenge holes throughout the tournament Closest to the pin in one Straightest drive Longest putt Two-Hole-In-One challenges Putting contest on the practice green—after tournament and more! Team payouts for: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
Banquet & awards, 5:00 p.m. Don Hansen VFW, Ham Lake Post 10796 1438 Crosstown Boulevard Ham Lake, MN Pick up registration forms at the VFW or email DonHansenVFW@gmail.com to be sent a form. Return registration by July 11! Please make check payable to Don Hansen VFW/LA. Mail to: Don Hansen VFW Golf Scramble 17438 Baltimore St. NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 Or return in person to VFW For more information: Jerry: 763-452-8427 Karen!: 612-616-7035 DonHansenVFW@gmail.com Please visit Don Hansen VFW Ladies Auxiliary on Facebook
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St. Francis woman named Arabian horse association queen Rachel Temp NMAHA
St. Francis native Rachel Temp was selected Queen of the Northern Minnesota Arabian Horse Association (NMAHA) March 15. NMAHA is a horse club dedicated to the promotion of the Arabian Horse breed and is primarily active in the northern part of the state. The club organizes trail rides in the summer and fall allowing its members to enjoy fellowship and “horse sense” while out in state parks riding their Arabian horses. Currently, the club hosts an annual Arabian Horse show located in Sauk Center in May as well as a smaller community show in Litchfield in June. Temp has been a member of NMAHA since 2003. She says that her parents did the best thing in the world for a horse crazy girl—they got her a horse. Temp and her family have been involved in the Arabian horse
world for three generations. Her mom even jokes that Rachel could ride a horse before she could walk. It was because of her Arabian horse that she had enough confidence to get through high school without succumbing to peer pressure. Temp says, “I could control a 1,000 pound horse; what other people thought of me didn’t really matter.” When she was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes she said that whenever she felt bad about herself she would go out to the barn for some TLC with her Arabian and everything would seem to be better. She started her show career with her horse, GF Silent Echo, aka Stanley, in the Western Pleasure style of competition. Together the pair went to the regional championship in 2007 and placed in the top five. Today, Temp rides her new horse, Triumphant Echo, aka
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Dudley-Do-Right, who happens to also be Stanley’s little brother. Along with the horse change also came a change in disciplines. Accustomed to riding western and reining patterns, Temp now rides in the Sport Horse division and Arabian Mounted Native Costume. With the new partnership blooming, Temp and Dudley have already seen success in the show ring. At the NMAHA show in May she took first in the Sport Horse and Arabian Mounted Native Costume classes and also placed well in her Hunter class. When asked, “Why Arabian horses?” Temp simply replies, “I ride Arabians because they are horses that just love life a little more, and when you take the time with them, you will never find a truer friend.” Temp can often be seen riding her horse on the family farm located in St. Francis. She currently takes riding lessons
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at Eleanor’s Arabian Farm in Rogers under trainer Rod Matthiesen. This fall she will be a senior attending the University of Northwestern–St. Paul, studying ancient history in hopes of becoming an archaeologist and missionary in the Middle East, while still staying active in the horse world. When asked about this decision, she says it has taken a lot of prayer but God has gotten her this far and He will take her the rest of the way. Besides, if all else fails, the people in the Middle East and she can bond over Arabian horses. Temp thanks her family and the NMAHA club for awarding her the opportunity to serve as Queen, but mostly thanks God for saving her and bringing her success with the Arabian breed. She also adds, “The best thing you can do for your horsecrazy daughter is to buy her a horse, because according to
Wednesday, July 23 7:00 pm Music by The Murky Waters Band Thursday, July 24 7:00 pm Music by Mystery Mountain Boys Friday, July 25 8:00 pm Music by Chris Brooks and the Silver City Boys
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Sunday, July 27 1:00 pm Music by Neighberz Band 3:00 pm Isanti County Fair Talent Contest
Toni Robinson, ‘Horses change lives, they give our young people confidence and selfesteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls, they give us hope.’”
Highlights The Enchanted Wagon • Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales • Petting Zoo Pig Races • Horse Shows • Free Trolly Rides • Talent Show • 4-H Activities Theatre Of Fools, Vaudeville for the 21st Century • Food & Drinks Carnival w/Daily Ride Specials & Armband Days!
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Saturday, July 26 4-H Day at the Fair 9 am
O-Mok-See Horse Show Noon Midway Opens 1 pm Bringing MN History To Life, Doug Ohman presentation on MN Byways 3 pm Bringing MN History To Life, Doug Ohman presentation on State Parks 5 pm Bringing MN History To Life, Doug Ohman presentation on “Saluting The Civil War” 5:30 pm 4-H Livestock Auction
Sunday, July 27 Family Day 1/2 price admission until noon 8 am
8:30 am-Noon Kids Day at the fair Cock-ADoodle Zoo, Dragon Scales & Faerie Tales, Ronald McDonald 10 am-2 pm Armband Day On The Midway 1 pm Lego Creation Contest 2 pm Pedal Tractor Pull 4-6 pm BOB 106.1 Live From The Fair For more info please call the fair office at: 763-689-2555
Newly crowned Northern Minnesota Arabian Horse Association Queen Rachel Temp is pictured at the community show June 1 in Litchfield. Submitted Photo
Classic Car Show and Burn Out Exhibitions 10 am-6 pm Winter Wonderland 11 am Mutton Bustin’ 11 am-Noon Holiday Table Scaping Contest Noon Free Corn Feed Noon Toilet Paper Race Noon-5 pm Armband Day On The Midway 1 pm Bringing MN History To Life, Doug Ohman presentation on Scandinavian Churches Of MN 1 pm Drill Team Demonstration 1 pm Neighberz Band (Bandshell) 3 pm Bringing MN History To Life, Doug Ohman presentation on “Saluting The Civil War” 3 pm Isanti County Fair Talent Contest
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Middle school students write persuasive essays Students in Lisa Erickson’s St. Francis Middle School language arts class were assigned a final writing project of composing a five paragraph persuasive essay. Following are excerpts of three student essays. See www.isd15.org/ sfms for the complete essays. Bigger School Lunches, by Madalyn Blees Did you know that in Minnesota middle school lunches contain 600-700 calories per day? The government cut 100-200 calories off of the food that we eat at school and this is the reason why kids are complaining. Kids are always saying they are still hungry
and the food that they get for a school lunch isn‘t enough to fill their stomachs. Students are buying a second lunch and going to the snack line because they are still hungry. School lunches should be bigger portions. Bullying, by Devon Michalek Did you know that 60 percent of all middle school students say that they have been bullied? Everyone needs to help stop bullying. There needs to be more serious consequences for bullying situations. We also need to increase student awareness as well as parents’, teachers’ and the public’s awareness.
Should the U.S. convert to the Metric System? by Jarett Stumm America is one of the most popular countries. It is the 7th wealthiest country in the world, yet we don’t use one of the most important things, the metric system. Metrication has been brought up many times throughout history, but has never been acted upon. Ninety-five percent of the world uses it, while the U.S. slips by without it. The metric units (SI units) are more thought out than the customary units that the U.S. uses, and products in everyday U.S. life use metric measurements. The U.S. should convert to the metric system.
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ISD 15 addresses common concerns about school lunches There have been many changes to school meals in the recent years. These changes are due to the Healthy Hunger Free Kid Act (HHFKA). The following features excerpts from an article that appeared on the Minnesota Department of Education website earlier this year, titled, Get the FAQ’s about the Act. School cafeterias are meeting challenging new federal nutrition standards for school meals, ensuring that meals are healthy and well-balanced and provide students all the nutrition they need to succeed at school. The goal of the National School Lunch Program is, and always has been, to provide adequate nutrition for the average student in different age/grade groupings. Here are some of the common comments from parents and students: “You’re starving our kids!” With the new regulations, students will actually be receiving larger servings of vegetables and fruits, a wider variety of vegetables, and more whole grain-rich products. Many schools across Minnesota, including St. Francis Middle School (SFMS) have already been serving a wide variety or fruits and vegetables each day and have made the change to whole grain-rich products over the last few years. The new menu requirements provide approximately the same recommended amount of calories as previous years. A middle school student will
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be offered roughly up to 700 calories per day averaged over the week. If a student is physically active or participates in sports, he or she may need additional calories supplemented from another source. “I’m paying higher prices for my child’s meal, and they’re getting less food!” Students at SFMS are not receiving less food, and the food that they are receiving is more nutrient dense than ever before. At SFMS, meal ticket prices have been stable over the last three years, making school meals a great value. “All we will have is garbage cans full of fruits and vegetables.” As in previous years, the new regulations allow for an “offer vs. serve” option, which allows children to take smaller amounts of food, or refuse an item they don’t intend to eat instead of wasting larger portions. Students are required to select a minimum of one-half cup fruit or vegetable with each meal. Other than that, students at SFMS can choose to refuse two out of the five food items offered. “I’m still hungry after lunch!” If SFMS students are feeling hungry after eating a school lunch, we need to consider that they may be “choosing” to go hungry rather than make their food item selections from the bounty choices that are offered. Students have access to a minimum of five food items: meat/meat alternates, milk, fruits, vegetables and grains, served in portion sizes
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The Annual Andover Family Fun Fest Craft & Gift Show is seeking vendors for Saturday, July 12. The Craft & Gift Show will run Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. inside the Andover YMCA Community Center Field House. The craft or gift booth will be a pipe and draped 10'x10' space which will include a sign with the business name. Tables, chairs and electricity are available at an additional fee. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the show is full. Limited space is available. We are not accepting any additional direct sales, jewelry, hair accessories, scarves/headwear or soaps/lotions vendors. We are looking for unique crafts in other categories, outdoor lawn and garden, hunting and fishing, furniture, re-purposed furniture, men’s items, children’s toys, pottery and wall art. All new vendors must be crafters that make the product they are selling. Many events make up the Andover Fun Fest. Among the favorite activities are the 5K Run, Kids Fun Run, Bingo, a parade, Magic Bounce Fun Zone and fireworks. There will be various entertainment during the day and street dances each night. If you would like an application to participate in the Andover Family Fun Fest Craft & Gift Show or have any additional questions, contact Cindy at 763-767-5168 or Jolene at 763-757-6870. To download an application, visit www. andovermn.gov and click on Family Fun Fest 2014.
appropriate for their age and grade group. “This is too much control! My kids should be able to make their own choices.” Nutritional guidelines for the school lunch program have been in place for almost 70 years – relying on the latest scientific research and response to the demographics of our children. The goal of the National School Lunch Program is to not only provide the healthiest meals possible, but to use the meals as a way of teaching students what a balanced meal looks like in order to instill lifelong healthy eating habits.
“My children are now forced to take food whether they like it or not.” The HHFKA requires that all SFMS students select, at a minimum, one-half cup of fruit or vegetable with each meal. SFMS students have been encouraged to take a variety of fruits and vegetables offered each day on the salad bar, so that students will not only be tempted to take one serving, but will actually want to try many of the different offerings. “I think SFMS should just opt out of the new meal pattern requirements.” Schools do not have the option of opting out of providing the new meal pattern requirements. Research has shown that students who eat school meals perform their best academically.
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“What about the snack line?” Beginning July 2014, The HHFKA establishes nutrition standards for all foods sold in school–beyond the federallysupported school meals programs. The new standards require strict nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold individually. The snack line or a la carte offerings will be limited by calorie, sodium, fat and sugar guidelines next year. Additionally, at SFMS, the beverages will be limited to plain water, milk and 100 percent juice products. Sources: “Get the FAQ about the Act”, “Healthy Changes in our School Cafeterias”, “What you need to know about School Nutrition.” See these featured articles and more at www.isd15. org/nutrition.
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St. Francis High School graduate shares addiction story with middle schoolers Jessica Rowles SFMS Community Relations Coordinator
Sally Siira’s 3rd grade class at Cedar Creek Community School was the winner of the Box Tops for Education contest. The class collected $316.90 (that’s over 3,000 Box Tops!) and used part of the proceeds for a field trip to Feed My Starving Children and Spring Brook Nature Center. While at Feed My Starving Children, the students, pictured, helped pack 20,088 meals and fed 55 children for an entire year. Tracy Burman
In aligning with seventh grade health class drug awareness curriculum focusing on good choices, Jimmy Mayer, a 2013 graduate of St. Francis High School, came to speak to Anita Koep’s 7th grade St. Francis Middle School classes in May regarding drug awareness and education. Mayer discussed how student’s choices today affect their futures, especially the choices of friends and who students hang around. He shared his addiction story and how he realized it goes all the way back to choices he made in middle school, choosing friends, giving into peer pressure and not being himself. Students wrote letters to Jimmy after he left. Some of their statements included: “He wasn’t just another person telling us to say no.” “I learned how drugs can take away your dreams and ruin sports.” “I learned we are the only ones that can make the choice for ourselves.” “We should think twice and make the right choices.” “People are weak for saying yes and strong for saying no.” “Addiction can happen to anyone.” “We all do have a choice; it’s our life, be yourself!” “Our choices start now, in seventh grade, with friends.”
Jimmy Mayer spoke to 7th grade students in May and encouraged them to be aware of how the choices they make today will affect their futures. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Scholarships Bryce Kulsrud $500 Peoples Bank of Commerce Scholarship, $500 Catholic United Financial, $500 Thomas Smith Support the Troops Scholarship, $350 St. Francis Basketball Association, $300 St. Francis Elementary School APT Scholarship, $500 St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $20,500 St. John’s University Renewable Trustees’ Scholarship, $4,000 Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Scholarship Megan Lero $1,000 Fred Dawson Memorial Scholarship, $5,000 Northern State University WolfPACT Scholarship Madeline Linder $400 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship Caitlin Luby $500 John Fryer Memorial Scholarship, $17,500 College of St. Benedict Renewable President’s Scholarship Allison Lysdahl $500 North Anoka Plumbing Trades Scholarship Kayla Magnan $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship, $28,000 North Central University Honors Tuition Scholarship Andrew Mann $250 Cedar Creek Community School PTO Scholarship Amanda Marron $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship, $500 American Red Cross Blood Services High School Scholarship, $250 St. Francis High School Student Council Scholarship, $500 Conference of Women in Real Estate Scholarship, $500 Winona State University Renewable Academic Scholarship Keturah Marxhausen $500 East Bethel Senior Center Scholarship, $11,000 University of Northwestern Renewable Presidential Scholarship Baylee May $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship, $250 John T. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Haylie McClung $1,000 Fairview Northland Medical Center and Clinics Scholarship, $20,500 College of St. Benedict Renewable Trustees’ Scholarship Nickolas Messer $250 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship Kailey Meyer $82,000 College of St. Benedict MAPCORES Scholarship Lucas Niemeyer $21,000 University of St. Thomas Renewable St. Thomas Scholarship Kolton Oie $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship, $12,000 St. John’s University Renewable Dean’s Scholarship Grant Olsen $16,500 St. John’s University Renewable Presidential Scholarship Abilene Olson $500 Barb Hynes-Tomczyk Alumni Benefit Scholarship for Theatre Arts, $250 Lee Carlson Endowment Scholarship, $650 St. Francis United Methodist Church Dorothy Leathers Memorial Scholarship, $16,000 Stephens College Renewable Presidential and Service Scholarship, $1,000 Minnesota Thespians Performance Scholarship, $500 Minnesota Department of Education Scholar of Distinction Scholarship Logan Parson $500 North Anoka Plumbing Trades Scholarship Tiana Pederson $72,000 Gustavus Adolphus College Dean’s Scholarship Jessica Peterson $250 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship, $500 Pentair Equipment Protection Scholarship Bailey Plath $1,000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities President’s Emerging Scholars Award Scholarship, $10,000 University of MinnesotaTwin Cities Carlson School of Management Scholarship Sarah Roppe $500 Miss St. Francis Ambassador Scholarship Krista Sanow $1,000 Connexus Energy Scholarship, $300 Catholic United Financial, $500 Dig It Volleyball, $80,000 Hamline
University Presidential Scholarship, $4,000 Hamline University Writing Scholarship Stephanie Schwieger $1,000 Minnesota State University-Mankato Academic Scholarship Jacob Snelling $300 Village Bank, $1,200 Dr. Noel Johnson Memorial Scholarship, $2,500 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Renewable Golden Medallion Society Scholarship, $5,000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Renewable Presidential Scholarship Taylor Snelling $350 St. Francis Basketball Association, $600 Mercy Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship, $12,000 Bethel University Renewable Presidential Scholarship, $2400 Bethel University Renewable Allis Foundation Scholarship, $1,000 Bethel University Renewable Royal Scholarship Victoria Snyder $250 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship, $1,000 Mark Evans Memorial Scholarship, $250 St. Francis High School Student Council Scholarship, $20,000 Bethel University Faculty Scholarship, $12,000 Bethel University Leadership Scholarship, $4,800 Bethel University Ministerial Scholarship, $12,000 Bethel University Music Performance Scholarship $8,000 Bethel University Royal Scholarship Jeanette Soucy $500 Foundation 15 Art Dept. Scholarship Makenna Sullivan $500 Saints for Soccer Scholarships, $8,500 Eastern Kentucky University Renewable Presidential & Athletic Scholarship Nathan Svihel $350 St. Francis Basketball Association, $12,000 St. John’s University Renewable Dean’s Scholarship Shannyn Telander $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship, $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship, $500 Cyril C. Daniels Memorial Scholarship, $12,000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Renewable Presidential Scholarship, $12,000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Renewable Charles and Myrtle
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Thomas Renewable Academic Scholarship Loshi Vue $400 Saints for Soccer Scholarships, $4,000 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Renewable U Promise Scholarship Cody Wald $500 Foundation 15 Business Dept. Scholarship, $1,000 Ramsey Lions Club Scholarship, $350 St. Francis Basketball Association, $16,500 St. John’s University Renewable President’s Scholarship Katlyn Williams $1,000 Minnesota School of Business Directors Scholarship Emily Wilson $500 Miss St. Francis Ambassador Scholarship Maria Zutz $750 Education MN St. Francis Scholarship, $500 National Honor Society, $750 Richard Hubbard and Stan Yovetich Memorial Scholarship, $250 St. Francis High School Student Council Scholarship $17,000 Concordia College Renewable Presidential Distinction Scholarship
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Colleges offer summer STEM camps for teens Campers also receive an I am the FUTURE camp T-shirt along with their projects to take home. Tuition is $50 per camp, but interested campers are encouraged to personally request their camp tuition from a preselected local manufacturer, who will give a scholarship for the camper’s tuition. Checks from parents for tuition are not necessary. “We really wanted to see manufacturers connect with their future workforce,” said Nick Graff, Anoka Tech staff member running the camps. “The scholarships are one way for industries to show their commitment to investing in these student’s lives and their own futures.” Students will be accepted based upon the content and quality of their essays requesting acceptance to the camps.
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Each camp is open to 20 students and we encourage girls and boys to apply as well as those who are differently-abled. Parents must commit to providing daily transportation to and from the college for each camper. With the success of past camps focusing on advanced manufacturing, the camp in July was designed to highlight medical device related STEM careers. “We live in a state with so many medical device manufacturers it just made sense to have a camp that focused on some of the needs for that industry,” said Jon Olson, college staff and one of the camp coordinators. The Biomedical Technology Camp in July will give campers the opportunity to learn more about, and experience, the medical device industry in Minnesota. Campers will have a chance to be a biomedical technician and build a heartrate monitor; and be a researcher and
conduct a heart dissection and learn about products that treat cardiovascular problems. The Biomedical Technology Camp will include tours of the Bakken Museum and a local medical device manufacturer. Earl Bakken invented the first wearable, battery-powered pacemaker and co-founded Medtronic, which he started in a garage in Fridley to become one of the largest medical device companies in the world. The Bakken Museum also shows the important role, and inspiration, electricity has played in our society, from the book Frankenstein to medical device creation. A graduation ceremony for students will be held the last day. Parents and other guests are encouraged to attend. For camp questions and scholarship information, contact Nick Graff at NGraff@anokatech.edu. To register for a camp, visit www.AnokaTech.edu/NBT.
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Summer camps and outdoor adventures are being offered through the University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County 4-H. These programs are held at 4-H Camp Salie located in Linwood Township. Camps are open to 4-H and non-4-H youth. These camps encourage learning about nature and the environment, making new friends,
and indoor and outdoor recreation! Campers will participate in a variety of crafts and special projects. Overnight camps: July 9-10 (grades 1-6) Day Camps: July 19 (grades K-5) Visit www.extension.umn.edu/ county/anoka or call us at 763-755-1280 for more information and registration forms for our upcoming summer camp opportunities.
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Amanda Vickstrom Anoka County Attorney’s Office
The Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council (JLEC), together with the County of Anoka and in partnership with the Anoka County Fire Protection Council, and FDM Software held a public contract signing ceremony June 10 in Blaine for the second of three contracts to build a Public Safety Data System. The innovative Public Safety Data System will update the records and information systems serving all law enforcement and fire agencies in Anoka County, as well as the Anoka County Jail and Central Communications (911). This $664,000 contract with FDM Software is the second in a series of three contracts for the new public safety data system, and improves fire protection efficiencies and information sharing by enjoining fire protection data into the Public Safety Data System. When the new data system is completed, the current outdated systems will be replaced with one integrated and all-encompassing system serving Anoka County’s 11 law enforcement agencies, 15 fire departments, jail, and 911 Center that assists all 21 Anoka County communities. “Many people involved in the JLEC and Fire Protection Council came together to make this happen,” said Tony Palumbo, Anoka County Attorney and Chair of the Joint Law Enforcement Council. “We are excited that for the first time in history, all agencies within the Anoka County region will be integrated on the same public data system,” said Palumbo.
“This new system will greatly enhance information our firefighters have as they respond to emergency situations,” says Jerry Streich, Andover Fire Chief. “Because all public safety data will be housed in one system, our first responders will be able to have a more complete picture when they respond to an emergency, which benefits our firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers and the public.” “We are confident that in the end, we will have a public safety data system that will truly better serve the public, and be more operationally and cost efficient,” says Harlan Lundstrom, Deputy Chief at Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department and President of the Fire Protection Council. Once completed, the new Public Safety Data System will replace an outdated 30 year old computer aided dispatch (CAD) and a 14 year old police records system, both of which were in need of updating. Three separate vendors have been selected to create the one integrated system, to a full estimated cost of $8 million. The contract with FDM Software of Vancouver, British Columbia, a worldrecognized leader in public safety records management systems, has been selected to connect fire protection data with the larger public safety data system. With fire, law enforcement, jail and 911 staff all using the same system, public safety personnel are able to drastically improve citizen and officer safety in responding to crimes or emergency situations. Full implementation of all the components is expected to occur within 18 months.
The St. Francis High School All Night Party Committee thanks the following businesses,
organizations and individuals for donations, helping to make this year’s party –Passport To Adventure, another great success! Many thanks to those who helped plan the party and the adults who volunteered their time at the high school and at Blainbrook on May 30. Without your continued support, we would not be able to provide this memorable event for our deserving graduates. Our committee also suggests to graduates, future graduates and parents, whenever possible, to thank the following sponsors personally and encourage everyone to give as much support as possible to our local business community.
Good luck to the Class of 2014.
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Jaralyn Carda Wendy Carlberg Laura & Troy Carlson Carlson Toyota, Coon Rapids Christine & Edwin Carrigan Cheap Skate Lilli Putt, Inc., Coon Rapids Connexus Energy Karen Costello Becky & David Cottrell County Market, St. Francis Credit Union of St. Francis CUB Foods, Coon Rapids Marie Cullen Dairy Queen, Ham Lake Davanni’s, Coon Rapids Deana & James Douville Michelle & Chester Durm Federal Premium Ammunition Cyndy Fisher
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Wireless printing now available at Anoka County Library Jill Smith Anoka County Library
Anoka County Library patrons can now print wirelessly to library printers from their laptops or mobile devices. The cost is $.10 per page for black & white prints and $.50 per page for color prints. Wireless printing works with most common file types – Microsoft Office documents and spreadsheets, pdf files, pictures, and websites. Patrons can use Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox or Google Chrome and must be connected to the Library’s wireless network. Anyone interested in taking advantage of this convenient service is encouraged to visit the library’s home page anokacountylibrary.org - and click on Wireless Printing, or ask for a demo from one of our librarians. Contact: Jill Smith, Adult Services Manager, 763-712-2322 or email jill.smith@co.anoka.mn.us
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Financial Focus
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Conversation about finances is important for newlyweds July is a popular month for weddings. If you’re getting married this month, you no doubt have many exciting details to discuss with your spouse-to-be. But after you get back from the honeymoon, you’ll want to have another discussion — about your finances. It might not sound
glamorous, but couples who quickly “get on the same page” regarding their financial situation are actually taking a step that can help them immensely as they build their lives together. As you start talking about your finances, be sure to cover these areas:
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Separate or joint checking/ savings accounts Some couples create joint checking and savings accounts, others keep everything separate and still others find a middle ground — joint accounts along with smaller, separate accounts. There’s really no one “right” way for everyone, but whichever method you choose, make sure you’re both aware of where your money is, how it can be accessed, and by whom. Debts Both you and your spouse may be bringing in debts, such as student loans or credit cards, to the marriage. You don’t necessarily have to do everything possible to get rid of these debts immediately, but you should set up reasonable payment plans that will allow you to lower your overall debt load so you can free up money to invest for the future. Spending and saving Newlyweds are often surprised to discover how
different they are from each other in the area of spending versus saving. You don’t have to try to radically change each other, but you both need to be aware that your spending and saving decisions now have greater consequences than when you were both single. To illustrate: If one of you is more of a spender and is used to running up big credit card bills, these actions can clearly affect both of you. To avoid problems of this type, you will need to communicate clearly with each other Goals It’s important for married couples to clearly establish their financial goals. Do you want to purchase a house? If so, when? If you’re going to have children, will you want to help them pay for college? When do each of you want to retire? And what sort of retirement lifestyle do you have in mind? By answering these and other key questions, you’ll be formulating a set of goals. And from there, you can devise a strategy for
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attaining these goals. Investment styles Both you and your spouse will unquestionably need to invest if you are going to achieve your goals, such as a comfortable retirement. However, each of you may have a different investment style — for example, one of you might be an aggressive investor, willing to take more risk for the possibility of greater returns, while the other is more conservative, ready to accept lower returns in exchange for greater preservation of principal. To pursue your strategy for reaching your objectives, each of you may have to compromise somewhat on your “investment personality.” To achieve this balance, you may need to consult with a financial advisor. Finances are an important part of any marriage. By communicating regularly and working together, you and your spouse can build a solid financial foundation for your lives together. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Anoka Heritage Home and Garden Tour set for July 13 Kim Bauer Anoka County Historical Society
The Anoka Heritage Home and Garden Tour will be held July 13, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $12 in advance, $15 day of tour. It’s a summer tradition that community members look forward to each year. Get the inside scoop on the historic homes of Anoka as their current owners graciously invite us inside for a peek into history. The tour features historic homes and gardens throughout the city, each year focusing on a different Anoka historic neighborhood. This year the tour is focused on homes in Anoka near the Mississippi River, east of the Rum River. Advance and online sales end Saturday, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. For more information visit AnokaCountyHistory.org or call 763-421-0600.
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Village Bank adds two new board members
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Village Bank is pleased to announce that Ivar Peterson and Dean Dally have been appointed to the Village Bank Board of Directors. Ivar Peterson is an Executive Vice President – Chief Credit Officer at Village Bank, since August 2013. Peterson brings 31 years experience in the financial services industry with community banks. He said, “In my career I’ve experienced great diversity in the field and have been able to work in many different positions.” He also added, “Village Bank and its owner continually work to ensure beneficial influence on the economy of the communities it serves.” Dean Dally is the owner of Blaine Brothers, Inc. He began a successful business in 1979 by providing quality, dependable services to the trucking industry for over 30 years. As a Village Bank customer since 2003, Dally knows first hand how the loan process works and is excited to begin his role as a Board Member.
We now are in the throes of summer driving—nice, sunny days, warm nights, a few rain storms and the construction season in full swing. Our company also is in the towing business and provides service to local city, county and state police for towing of vehicles that are involved in many unfortunate situations. Vehicle accidents are one instance where we may be called upon to clear up a scene and tow away the damaged vehicles. This indeed can be a very sad and emotional thing for all involved as many people are seriously hurt. We also have towed away the vehicles of the victims of a few fatalities recently. I have remarked for many years, that it seems the worst accidents happen on the nicest days. I am not sure of the reason. Perhaps the pleasantness of the day causes people to let their guard down as they drive. Perhaps they get distracted; I am still not sure. The most recent serious accidents happened on beautiful sunny days. We all understand the hazards
of driving when the weather or road conditions are poor; perhaps that keeps us a bit more focused on our driving and the surrounding traffic. I suppose the lesson is to always be vigilant when driving. Always wear your seat belt. Watch your speed. Never drink and drive. These rules are routinely taught and reinforced by law enforcement. The vehicles we drive these days are amazing. The safety devices are incredible—air bags, side curtain air bags, advanced seat belts, collision warning systems and the list goes on. Another factor in safety are the designs of modern vehicles. I once arrived on an accident scene where an older adult, somewhat frail, hit a traffic light pole going 60 mph. This individual had their seat belt on. The air bag deployed and they literally got out of the vehicle and walked away, physically unhurt. The light pole left an impression in the vehicle that ended up about halfway into the engine compartment. The front end of the vehicle crinkled, absorbing the impact so that the floorboard was pushed
up and actually touched the underside of the brake pedal. The vehicle was a total loss, but the occupant was unhurt. That, to me, is amazing. The automakers continue to strive to improve safety. A number of years ago, a few manufacturers wanted to study airbag systems so they installed event data recorders (EDR) so they could monitor the conditions and determine how effectively their safety systems worked. Some call them the “black box.” We typically think of these devices when we hear of an airplane crash. The EDR in vehicles has progressed but is still limited. It records about five seconds worth of data. The common events are vehicle and engine speed, steering angle, throttle position, braking status, force of impact, seat belt status and air bag deployment. My understanding is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to make it mandatory that all vehicles have EDR so they can study these safety issues. Another reason is that
law enforcement may need to access the EDR data for their investigation into the crash. This raises issues of privacy for some. I read a newspaper article of a man involved in a crash. He stated that he was not speeding and he had his seat belt on. After the investigation and the EDR information was retrieved, it was discovered that he was traveling in excess of 100 mph and he did not have his seat belt on. This topic will be interesting to watch what happens as things progress. My understanding is that the insurance industry is also interested in this data as they investigate the collisions of their insured. My advice is to always make sure your vehicle is in top shape. Please do not ignore the basic safety items such as the lighting system, turn signals, etc. If your seat belt does not work, get it fixed. If your air bag light is on, get it fixed. Remember, if the air bag light is on and you are involved in a crash, the air bag will not deploy. Please drive safely.
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Sports & Outdoors Saints compete at state track & field meet—four earn all-state honors Andy Forbort SFHS Head Track & Field Coach
It was a busy Friday morning June 6, at Hamline University for the studentathletes that qualified for the Minnesota State High School League State Track & Field Meet. Most participated in preliminary races in hopes of qualifying for Saturday’s finale while half the field events were contested Friday and the other half on Saturday. St. Francis High School junior John Santiago was the first to compete. He ran the 110M hurdles and qualified for finals. At about the same
time, junior Bailey DeMar competed in the long jump. She unfortunately did not finish in the top 10 after prelims and did not make finals in that event. Freshman Genuine Matthews was next to compete. He ran the 100M dash but did not make finals. The relay teams were next on the track. The girls 4x200m relay team placed 15th overall and did not make finals, despite running a season’s best time. That relay team consisted of freshman Justyne Schake, sophomore Cassidy Day, freshman Taylor Karasch, and senior Jessica Justin. The alternate was freshman Asia
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2014 Schedule of Events Fall Round-Up: Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis High School commons Girls Captain’s Practice August 4–8 at 9:00 a.m.–Noon at St. Francis High School Soccer Complex Boys Captain’s Practice: August 4–8 at 6:00–7:30 p.m. at St. Francis High School Soccer Complex High School Soccer All Team Practice Begins: Monday, August 11 at St. Francis High School Soccer Complex High School Soccer Team and Individual Pictures: Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. All Teams and Family Picnic: Tuesday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Community Park St. Francis Booster Club conducts monthly meetings typically held the third Monday each month at 7:00 p.m. St. Francis High School. We encourage all parents to attend!
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Kolodjski. The boys 4x200m relay team ran next. Unfortunately, an injury suffered during the section meet by senior Kolton Oie forced him to sit out of Friday’s prelims. The relay team finished 13th and did not make finals. Those competing consisted of juniors Santiago, Cole Draxten and Ron Olson, along with Matthews as the anchor; junior Tyler Pallum was the alternate. The team of Santiago, Oie, Olson and Matthews broke the school record earlier in the season. The girls 4x100m team consisting of DeMar, Karasch, freshman Emma Street and Justin was next to compete. The team ran a seasonbest time and placed 14th. Unfortunately they did not make finals. Freshman Izzy Farah was the alternate for that relay team. Freshman Amanda Anderson competed in the discus. She managed to qualify among the top 10, moving her to the finals. On her first throw, she moved to fourth place. That is where she finished at the end of the competition which earned her all-state honors for 2014. The final two competitors for Friday were Santiago in the 300m hurdles and Matthews in the 200m dash. Santiago qualified for finals by placing second in his preliminary heat in a season’s best time of 38.51 seconds. Matthews also qualified for finals in the 200m dash with his personal best of
Bailey DeMar, fourth place, girls triple jump. PHOTO by Al Angell
Amanda Anderson, fourth place, girls discus. PHOTO by Al Angell
John Santiago, seventh place, boys 110m high hurdles. PHOTO by Al Angell
Genuine Matthews, ninth place, Boys 200m dash. PHOTO by Al Angell
22.35 seconds. On Saturday, DeMar was scheduled to compete in the triple jump at 9 a.m. Due to poor weather, the meet was delayed more than 30 minutes.
DeMar was able to qualify for finals in the event. On her last attempt she was able to leap 37'1", which moved her from seventh to fourth. She finished in fourth overall, earning allstate honors. Santiago competed in both hurdle races Saturday. He finished seventh overall in the 100m high hurdles and third in the 300m hurdles, bettering his finish of fourth in 2013. He earned all-state honors in both events. The final competitor of the meet was Matthews in the 200m dash, earning all-state honors with his ninth place finish. Congratulations to everyone that competed in the 2014 state track & field meet. Also, thank you to our Track & Field/Cross Country Booster Club for providing meals and lodging for our student-athletes and coaches.
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Douville named 2014 St. Francis High School Athena Award winner Heidi Antinozzi SFHS Activities Office
Each year, the Athena Award is presented to the most outstanding senior female athlete from every Minnesota high school. Athena Award winners are selected based on excellence in individual sports or for participation and accomplishments in team sports, as well as school and community achievements. Danae Douville, St. Francis High School senior, was chosen as the 2014 Athena Award winner and was honored
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at a luncheon May 2 along with several other outstanding young women from around the metro area. Douville has participated in tennis, hockey and softball throughout her high school career at SFHS and excelled in all three. She was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with a 3.940 GPA. After high school, Douville will be attending the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, majoring in pre-law and Spanish.
Fall 2014 Competitive Soccer Registration Online Registration • August 1 through August 8 Go to northmetrosoccer.org click Registration. Ages: U9-U14 Cost: $120; after August 8 = $145 Player age is determined as of August 1, 2014. • Fall 2014 teams will be formed from player identification which will be held July 21-August 3. Registration information will be available on the NMSA website by July with instructions on how to register for Fall teams. • The competitive registration fee does not include the cost of the uniform. Players who do not currently have a Spring 2014 competitive uniform must purchase one.
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High school fall sports round up set for July 29
Danae Douville has been named the 2014 St. Francis High School Athena Award winner. Pictured (L-R) are assistant softball coach Lindsey Fryer, head softball coach Jen Close, Douville, head hockey coach Beth Kuehl and head tennis coach Joe Fredrickson. Submitted Photo
Ages: U6-U12 Cost: Early registration now through July 12 = $70 July 13 through July 19 = $95 • Rec Playing Nights: Player age is determined as of August 1, 2014. Under 6 (ages 4-5) Tuesday Under 8 (ages 6-7) Boys Monday/Girls Thursday Rec Extra will include 6 Fridays Under 10 (ages 8-9) Boys Monday/Girls Tuesday Under 12 (ages 10-11) Boys Thursday/Girls Thursday Games played on Saturdays for all ages. • Practices start the week of August 25 and games begin Saturday, September 6. Season ends Saturday, October 11 with the Fall Jamboree. Team T-shirt and socks are provided. • Mini Metros (ages 3-4) will also be offered. See website for details. • Volunteer for positive youth development through soccer by checking the volunteer box during registration.
Heidi Antinozzi SFHS Activities Office
The St. Francis High School fall sports round up will be held Tuesday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the SFHS Performing Arts Center. All fall athletes and their parents are invited to attend to meet with coaching staff and register for fall sports. These sports include: boys and girls cross country, football, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis and volleyball. All fall sports will begin practice on Monday, August 11 and athletes must be registered before they can practice. We are implementing a new online registration system for fall sports. Information will be posted on our website at www.isd15.org. Remember, student-athletes are required to have a new sports physical every three years. To check the date of your student’s last physical, or with any other questions, please call the SFHS Activities Office at 763-213-1508. The Courier | July 2014 | www.the-courier.org
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Saints track & field athletes excel despite poor spring weather Andy Forbort SFHS Head Track & Field Coach
The 2014 St. Francis High School track & field season was somewhat similar to last year—the weather didn’t cooperate for much of it. Despite the uncontrollable weather conditions, the track & field athletes persevered and remained focused in order to achieve many of the goals that were set for the teams and individuals. Fortunately, the season started with three indoor meets. The Saints traveled to St. Cloud State University, then competed indoors at St. Michael-Albertville and finally, the outdoor meet scheduled at Princeton was moved indoors at Monticello. Being able to compete indoors was a wonderful addition to the schedule. The outdoor part of the schedule brought many successes to the teams. At Mahtomedi, the boys brought home the team championship while the girls placed second. Both teams won the annual Saints Invite in May. At the first ever Mississippi 8 Conference meet, hosted by Buffalo, the girls finished in second place while the
boys came in third. At the Section 7AA meet, hosted by Zimmerman, the boys finished second while the girls came in third. At this year’s conference meet, a large number of student-athletes earned allconference or all-conference honorable mention accolades. Those who finished first through fourth in the individual events and first and second in the relay events earned all-conference, while those that placed fifth through eighth individually or third and fourth in the relay events earned all-conference honorable mention. The following athletes earned all-conference for 2014: } Taylor Karasch, third, 100m } Becca O’Hotto, fourth, 800m } Girls 4x200m relay, first, new conference record, Justyne Schake, Cassidy Day, Taylor Karasch and Jessica Justin } Girls 4x800m relay, second, Madi Berwald, Megan Larson, Elsie Johnson and Becca O’Hotto } Cassidy Day, fourth, high jump } Bailey DeMar, second, long jump } Bailey DeMar, first, triple jump, new school and conference record
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} Natalie St. Marie, second, shot put } Amanda Anderson, first, discus, new conference record } Genuine Matthews, first, 100m, tied conference record, second, 200m } Tyler Pallum, third, 400m } John Santiago, second, 110m hurdles, school record, first, 300m hurdles, new conference record } Boys 4x200m relay, first, new school and conference record, John Santiago, Kolton Oie, Ron Olson and Genuine Matthews } Boys 4x400m relay, second, Lucas Carroll, Tyler Pallum, Jake Snelling and Grant Olsen The following athletes earned all-conference honorable mention for 2014: } Emily Hewitt, eighth, 400m } Kyle Wolfe, eighth, 800m, eighth, 1600m } Afton Douville, eighth, 100m hurdles } Girls 4x100m relay, third, Bailey DeMar, Taylor Karasch, Emma Street and Jessica Justin } Amanda Anderson, seventh, shot put } Keturah Marxhausen, eighth, discus } Max Gust, seventh, 100m } Kolton Oie, sixth, 200m } Anthony Cole, sixth, 400m } Lucas Carroll, seventh, 400m } Grant Olsen, sixth, 800m } Boys 4x100m relay, third, Cole Draxten, Ron Olson, Max Gust and Tyler Pallum } Grady Klein, eighth, shot put } Josh Dronen, sixth, discus Both teams also earned the Gold Award, which is based on the academic grade point
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The St. Francis High School boys 4x200m relay team broke the school record and conference record this year. Pictured (L-R) are John Santiago, Genuine Matthews, Kolton Oie, and Ron Olson. The old record was 1:30.76; they ran 1:29.76. PHOTO by Al Angell averages of the studentathletes. The girls team ended with an average GPA of 3.95 while the boys had a 3.70. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who make it a priority to excel in the classroom. There were many outstanding performances at the Section 7AA meet. In all, 11 Saints student-athletes qualified for the 2014 state track & field meet in 10 events. Those who finish in the top two of each event automatically qualify for the state meet. Read more about the state meet on page 30. This season there were three school records that were broken. Junior Bailey DeMar broke the triple jump record on multiple occasions. The record was 36'3" but DeMar’s best jump from 2014 was 38'8.5". Junior John Santiago established a new school record in the 110m hurdles. Santiago’s time was 14.78 seconds, which broke the record of 14.84. The boys 4x200m relay team also broke the school record on
multiple occasions this season. The old record was 1:30.76, but this year’s team established the new record at 1:29.76. The team consisted of Santiago, senior Kolton Oie, junior Ron Olson and freshman Genuine Matthews. The successful season is a direct result of the leadership provided by the captains. Thank you to the following for their years of commitment, dedication, and outstanding effort to leave our program and school better then they found it: Rachel Hermanson, Grant Olsen, Maria Zutz, Mitchell Greene, Jessica Justin, Ajay Breen, Becca O’Hotto and Jake Snelling. Best of luck to each of them as they pursue their post-secondary goals. Thank you to all of our student-athletes for their part in making 2014 a success. A special thanks to our booster club and our entire group of parent volunteers that contributed throughout the season with various activities and tasks. We look forward to another outstanding spring in 2015.
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St. Francis baseball program completes impressive season
The Saints baseball team earned the Mississippi Conference Championship and finished the 2014 season with a record of 19-4. PHOTOS by Michelle Wenker put the interest of the students playing baseball first. These boards function because of many volunteers serving in roles such as president, vicepresident, secretary, treasurer, clothing coordinators, tournament directors, age-group coordinators,
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The St. Francis High School baseball program did some great things during the 2014 season. The varsity team finished 11-2 in the Mississippi 8 Conference to claim the title of Mississippi 8 (M-8) Conference Champions. The varsity Saints went 5-0 in non-conference play and 3-2 in the playoffs to finish with a combined season record of 19-4. The 19 wins ties the 1999 Saints team for the second highest number of wins in school history. The most wins came in 2006 when the Saints won 21 on their way to a third place finish in the state tournament. The varsity 19-4 mark, with the junior varsity record of 8-10 and the C-squad team record of 15-5-2, combined for a record of 42-19-2, a winning percentage of almost 70 percent. Even though this is a great winning percentage, this record is not the end all when it comes to a successful season. The Saints applied their hard-working efforts and positive attitudes to win in the classroom as well. The Saints earned a Gold Team academic award in the conference with a team grade point average of 3.55. The Saints battled rain and snow this season but kept their focus and started out 9-0 before losing 4-3 to Chisago Lakes. The Saints finished the regular season 7-1, including a 6-2 victory over Chisago Lakes to win the conference title and earn the number one seed in the always tough 7AAA section. In playoffs, the Saints got a first round bye then defeated Andover before losing to Duluth East, a team that the Saints beat during the regular season. The Saints bounced back to defeat Forest Lake and Chisago Lakes before being eliminated by Duluth East. Duluth East was then beat by Elk River who went on to the state tournament. Besides their excellent wonloss record, the Saints had these statistical record-setting performances: } 2014 Saints pitching staff lowered the mark for best team earned run average (ERA) to 1.56, replacing the previous mark of 1.58 set in 1978 } Senior pitcher Alex Bauermeister was 7-0, the most season wins without a loss in school history
} M-8 Honorable Mention: Jeff Bowman, Trent Carlson, David Jorgenson, Ben Servais, Mitch Wenker } 7AAA All Section Team: Alex Bauermeister, Shane Benson, Josh Niemeyer } 7AAA Section All-Tournament Team: Alex Bauermeister and Lucas Niemeyer 10th Grade/B-Squad Awards: } MVP: Jordan Olson } Coaches Award: Donovan Miles } Most Improved: Isaac Grothe 9th Grade/C-Squad Awards: } MVP: James Green } Coaches Award: Max Spitzer } Most Improved: Conor Sullivan The Saints program would also like to give a special thanks to the HomeRun Club (HRC) Board: Tom Lynch, president; Laura Carlson, vice-president; Amy Jorgenson, treasurer; Joan Fritz, secretary; Michelle Lauseng, volunteer coordinator; Jaralyn Carda and Noel Heagerty, concessions coordinators. Not only is the varsity program and the HRC booster club very strong, but the youth program is also outstanding. The St. Francis Youth Baseball Association (SFYBA) is committed to providing an opportunity for young boys to play competitive baseball, learn the fundamentals of the game and represent the St. Francis community throughout Minnesota and the United States in state and national tournaments. The HRC and SFYBA boards have always
} Bauermeister’s ERA of 0.69 also ties him for the second best season mark all-time (best is 0.52) Additional awards and accomplishments for the 2014 Saints include: 2014 Award Winners, Varsity Team Awards: } MVP: Shane Benson } Offense Player of the Year: Alex Bauermeister } Defense Player of the Year: Shane Benson, also M-8 Co-Defense Player of Year } Pitcher of the Year: Alex Bauermeister } Most Improved Player: Brent Tholen } Coaches Award: Mitch Benson } Senior Award: Lucas Niemeyer } 2014 Captains: Mitch Benson, Jeff Bowman and Lucas Niemeyer } Team Leaders for the 2015 Season: Shane Benson, David Jorgenson, Josh Niemeyer and Ben Servais } Team Academic Gold for M-8 Conference (Team GPA of 3.55) } Individual Academic M-8 All-Conference: 3.7 or higher GPA: Shane Benson, Andrew Bode, Trent Carlson, Dom DeJarlais, Matt Heagerty and Josh Niemeyer } 4.0 GPA: Mitch Benson, Ryan Carda, Andrew Fritz and Zac Lachinski } M-8 Conference Champions } M-8 All-Conference: Alex Bauermeister, Shane Benson, Mitch Benson, Josh Niemeyer, Lucas Niemeyer, Brent Tholen
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Grand Casino donates hundreds of bears to pediatric patients at Fairview Northland Medical Center Jennifer Amundson Fairview
When Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley needed to find homes for hundreds of brand-new teddy bears, they knew just where to turn: Fairview Northland Medical Center’s Scrubby Bear Program. Fairview Northland Medical Center provides about 3,000 bears each year to young patients who are being treated in the emergency and surgery departments. The comfort, companionship and joy provided by the new toy can relieve stress for young patients. The hospital raises funds for the program at an annual golf tournament, but we always need more. That’s where Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley came in. They had bears leftover from a promotion and they donated 504 bears to the program on May 16. The stuffed animals were brand new, logo-free and came in a variety of bear-y colors: brown, tan and white. Grand Casino Mille Lacs and
Grand Casino recently donated bears to Fairview Northland Medical Center’s Scrubby Bear Program. Pictured are Karen Whiley, R.N., vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, Fairview Northland Medical Center, Luanne Weyer, director of surgical services, Fairview Northland Medical Center, Sarah Barten, public relations manager, Grand Casino and Ritz Villebrun, Grand Casino Mille Lacs transportation supervisor. Submitted Photo Hinckley also donated 1,008 bears to Fairview’s pediatric hospital, the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. The Scrubby Bear program is supported by an annual golf tournament, which raises funds to cover about $9,000
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Coon Rapids Summer Concert Series Stephanie Ring Communications & Marketing Coordinator City of Coon Rapids
The City of Coon Rapids is set to kickoff the annual summer concert series. Enjoy live music as you take in the beauty of the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. The Coon Rapids Arts Commission is proud to present the 2014 Thursday Nites LIVE! Summer Concert
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Sandhill Center garden blooms again June Anderson Sandhill Center Advisory Board
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Historic Ghost Tours The Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tours are scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays, July 3, 5, 17, 19 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for history and mystery as you venture through downtown Anoka with a costumed tour guide. Beat the fall crowds by signing up for a summer tour to hear the history and unexplained stories of homes and businesses in the neighborhood. Advance reservations required. Cost is $7 adults, $5 youth and ACHS members. Meet at the Anoka County History Center.
Riverfest: Anoka County History Center Riverfest is happening at the History Center on Saturday, July 12, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Why wait for Halloween? Drop by the Anoka County
History Center during Riverfest and meet characters from our popular Ghost Tours. While you visit share your own ghost stories, enter to win tour tickets and explore the unexplained with the author of: History and Hauntings of the Halloween Capital, Roxy Orcutt. This is a free event.
Special Resources Did you know that the Anoka County Historical Society has approximately 7,000 photographs of Anoka County places and people? The library and archives has thousands of letters, diaries, personal papers, photographs, newspapers, obituaries, and much, much more! Genealogy is a popular subject for research in the archives. Our library specializes in Anoka County resources. Staff is available to assist patrons. For more information, call 763-421-0600 or visit AnokaCountyHistory.org The History Center is located at 2135 Third Avenue North, Anoka.
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Area Meetings & Events ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meetings: July 28 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m., August 11 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, Community Room, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis. St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Chamber is July 7 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast. The next Board of Directors meeting is July 13, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Meetings are open to all. Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Francis Pioneer Days. City festivities are June 6-8. Visit stfrancischamber.org for more info or call 763-438-5163. AA/NA Meetings at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel. NA on Mondays at 7:00 p.m., AA on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., NA on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Wed. morning at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street N. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a weight loss support group. Check us out on Wed. mornings or visit www.tops.org. St. Francis Area Women of Today meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, 23280 St. Francis Blvd. NW in St. Francis. Social time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Women of Today, visit us at www.sfawt.org or call Dana at 763-753-5010. Lioness Club — St. Francis meets monthly. First Wed., administrative board and third Wed., general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-753-1205 or Mary Madden at 763-444-5020. Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tues. of each month at 7:00 p.m. adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Tim Newell at 763-753-4492 after 6:30 p.m. NOWTHEN LIONS CLUB Are you looking to serve in your community of Nowthen? Meet new friends? Have a lot of fun? Come join the Nowthen Lions Club! The Nowthen Lions meet on the first Thursday of the month for the Board Meeting and on the third Thursday of the month for the Membership Meeting. Please call Patty Wirz at 763-241-1341 or email at nowthenlions@yahoo.com. 36
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East Bethel Senior Events Senior Dance Have fun dancing with us! Dances are 1:00-4:00 p.m. No dance is scheduled for the month of July. The next is Friday, August 1 and old time music will be played by Jim Armstrong. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. Pancake Breakfast All are welcome to the East Bethel Seniors Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 13, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee and scrambled eggs, additional 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Events are held at the East Bethel Senior Center located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.
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Classified notice The Courier announces a change to the classified section beginning with the August 2014 issue. Due to declining submissions over the past several years, the classified section will be discontinued. Contact Janice, advertising sales, at 763-7537032 or email janice.audette@isd15. org to promote your business or group. The Courier | July 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Master Gardener
Carol bray Isanti county master gardener
Growing apples—best practices Minnesota’s Arboretum’s Horticultural Research Center (HRC) has developed cold-hardy fruit varieties for northern climates since 1908. Did you know that HRC apple breeding has produced 21 new varieties and we are the beneficiaries of their research? Here are some tips for successful apple production. } Do a little research and tasting before selecting a tree. You will want a disease –resistant variety. I would also recommend buying an apple tree that was grafted to a dwarf rootstock such as BUD0 (Budagovski 9). Apple trees with BUD9 rootstock grow to eight or nine feet tall; so easy to pick fruit from opposed to a “standard” root stock tree which grows to 20+ feet. } Apples require crosspollination to reliably set fruit; this means you should have at least two different apple varieties that blossom at the same time. Ed and Stephanie Stec of Sunrise
River Farm have Snowdrift crabapple trees due to their long bloom time and Chestnut Crab and Pear-leaf (Malus prunifolia) crabapple trees for later blossoming trees such as Haralson. } Trees should be planted no closer than 15 feet apart and no further than 100 feet apart. } Trees should have a minimum of six hours of sunlight a day. } Soil should be amended with compost. Hole should be wider than deep and the first large root coming out of trunk should be slightly below surface. } Tree should be watered when necessary. } When pruning off branches, make sure to leave a stub and not cut flush. The tree’s natural protection is the part you could describe as looking like the knuckle where our thumb and hand meet. Prune damaged branches immediately. For serious pruning, wait until
the tree is dormant—March or April. If you wait until growth begins, the risk of infection and disease is much greater. Whether you plan on planting apple trees or not, it’s always fun to go to the
Apple House at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in the fall and taste samples of Minnesota-grown apples. For more information, visit Isanti County Master Gardeners website at http:// isanticountymastergardeners.
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St. Francis Pioneer Days Highlights Medallion Hunt winner
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Congratulations to Cody Loud, St. Francis Middle School student, who found the Pioneer Days medallion that was hidden in the woods at Community Park. He won a prize package donated by area businesses valued at more than $450. This year’s challenging hunt lasted into day six, with Loud finding and turning in the medallion the morning of June 7.
On behalf of the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors and participants who made for another successful St. Francis Pioneer Days and a memorable 50th Anniversary celebration, June 6-8. The Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program would like to announce the 2014-15 ambassadors. (Front row L-R) Little Misses Annelise Hulst and Victoria Plummer; (back row L-R) Misses Laura Palmquist and Kasondra Schrecongost. The ambassadors would like to thank all of their sponsors and the community for support. Jacquie Goedel, Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program Coordinator
The Pioneer Days medallion remained elusive until the final day of the hunt when Cody Loud found its hiding spot. Submitted Photo
St. Francis Has Got Talent — talent show winners The St. Francis Has Got Talent contest was held on June 7 in the evening. There were two categories and Chris Christian won $100 for first place in the 18 and over. In the 17 and under category Olivia Robinson won first place $100, Alyssa and McKenna Littlewolf won second place $50 and Jaydin and Kaia Bollmann won third place $25.
The St. Francis Fire Department would like to thank the following businesses for their support and donations toward the 2014 Pioneer Days celebration! Alliant Techsystems Inc. • St. Francis County Market Opp Family Chiropractic • Patriot Lanes St. Francis Lions • Domino’s Pizza • Ace Solid Waste Restyle Consignment • Smith Ironworks The Ponds Golf Course & Restaurant • Mansetti’s Pizza St. Francis Collision & Glass • Temperature Specialists, Inc. Advanced Automotive Care • Northland Screw Products O’Reilly Auto Parts American Family Insurance • Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Anytime Fitness • Beef ‘O’Brady’s • Bloch Painting & Decorating, Inc. Bridge St. Coffee Box • Connexus Energy • Dr. Douglas Jonak, DDS Dairy Queen • Eagle Garage Door • Flo’s Hair Design Gerdin Auto & Tire • Goodrich Pharmacy • Great Clips Hong Kong Delight • It’s All About Kids Childcare • Johnson Chiropractic Kids Country Childcare • McDonald’s - St. Francis North Anoka Plumbing, Inc. • Printing Unlimited • Rum River Inn St. Francis American Legion • St. Francis Bait & Tackle St. Francis Barber Shop • Subway • St. Francis Bottle Shop St. Francis Chiropractic • St. Francis Dental Care St. Francis True Value Hardware • St. Francis Insurance Agency St. Francis Physical Therapy • Tasty’s Pizza • Tru-Cut Lawns Inc. Verizon Wireless • Village Bank • Widhalm Tool & Die, Inc. We ask that you please support these businesses as a way of saying thank you for supporting our department! 38
Children show off their turtles during the Pioneer Days Turtle Race, sponsored by Schroeder Creekside Stables. Ernie Schroeder
The weather was a little rainy June 7 but that didn’t stop kids from having fun on the boat ride at the carnival in Community Park. The Courier
Pioneer Days Parade winners Rain held off during the Pioneer Days parade and the route was lined with onlookers. Volunteer judges ranked parade entries in the following three categories: Local Business 1. A-Z Services 2. Opp Family Chiropractic 3. Village Bank Community Service Group 1. St. Francis High School Football & Dance Teams 2. St. Francis High School Marching Band 3. Robbinsdale City Band Royalty 1. St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty 2. Cottage Grove Strawberry Festival 3. New Brighton Stockyard Days
The St. Francis High School football and dance teams came out in force for the Pioneer Days parade June 7. Their smiles and enthusiasm garnered their entry top spot in the community service group category. The Courier The Courier | July 2014 | www.the-courier.org
Births Emily Maddux Stitt was born on April 27, 2014 in Charleston, South Carolina. Emily weighed 7 pounds and was 19½ inches long. Proud parents are Michael and Brittney Stitt. Proud grandparents are Don and Julie Stitt of Oak Grove and Tom and Maureen Ellis of St. Francis. Jessa Joan Eich was born May 27 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Nicholas and Amanda Eich of Isanti. Jessa is welcomed by
in Princeton. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Proud parents are Daniel and Sara Poindexter of Zimmerman. Michael Thomas Zerwas was born on June 16, 2014 at
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siblings Lily, Anna, Cooper, and Riley. Liam John Poindexter was born May 28, 2014, at Fairview Northland Medical Center
Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Bridget Lykke and Duane Zerwas of East Bethel. Olivia Morgan Gebhard
was born on June 16, 2014 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 10½ ounces and was 20½ inches long. Proud parents are Eric and Jane Gebhard of St. Francis.
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St. Francis Middle School STEM: balloon project engineering and math blended together. Science is applied with the use of Charles and Boyle’s Laws and how each law contributes to the flight. Charles Law says that when gasses heat up, they expand. Boyle’s Law says that when pressure increases, volume decreases and vice-versa. I was foreman for my group in the project. It was a stressful but fun job. I was the only person in the group who was allowed to get our materials, talk to the teacher and tell the others what needed to be done. ~ Audrey Moen I was artist in my group for the project. It took a lot of concentration to measure and draw the right lines. You have to have complete focus so you don’t mess up, because if you make even one tiny mistake it could ruin the whole project. There is a lot of pressure involved in all of the different jobs. ~ Jacey Vincent
Audrey Moen, Jacey Vincent And Savanna Hanle SFMS students
Introduction/Conclusion Amie Paulson SFMS teacher
Amie Paulson’s 6th grade math classes at St. Francis Middle School recently did a STEM project involving balloons. They were made of tissue paper and took about four days to complete. To make them, students worked together as a team, each taking on specific responsibilities. There were four jobs: foreman, architect, cutter and artist. The foreman was the boss of the group; they got all of the supplies and helped motivate their team. The architect read the instructions and planned the final product. The cutter was the “risk taker;” they cut the tissue paper. The artist was the one in charge of drawing and measuring the lines. STEM is the use of science, technology,
Alexis Hansen was the cutter for her group. “Well, cutter is not as easy as you may think. The whole balloon could be ruined by one wrong cut. The cutter takes on a lot of responsibility.” ~ Alexis Hansen
In conclusion, the balloon project was a fun project that we did as an end of year treat. It really was amazing to see all of the balloons in flight and minds at work. Hopefully next year’s students will have as much fun with this project.
Sixth grade math classes at St. Francis Middle School recently made tissue paper kites to study Charles and Boyle’s Laws. Amie Paulson, SFMS Teacher
Schedule — Friday, July 18
Movie in the park!
Community Center East Bethel Fire Department Waterball Event...................................... 7:00 p.m. Concessions by East Bethel Seniors............ 8:00 p.m. Free movie in the park, The Lego Movie courtesy of Chops, Inc................................... Dusk In case of inclement weather, will be held at East Bethel Ice Arena.
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East Bethel Seniors Craft & Bake Sale, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction FOOD, FOOD, FOOD Inflatables Vendors with good stuff to sell Car/Trucks/Tractor Show
Friday Night & Saturday! Booster Park Family Fun Days East Bethel Community Center 2241 221st Avenue NE
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Vintage Snowmobile Show
Contact Sue or Mike Sjobeck at 763-434-7297 or email to foxspoiler@gmail.com for more information.
Kickball Tournament
Saturday, 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Gold Level Cedar/East Bethel Lions Club
East Bethel Fire Relief Association East Bethel Seniors
Silver Level Booster Days 5K Run/Walk Bronze Level Central Truck Service, Inc.
More to come!
Interested in the Friday Interested in the night movie or parade? Contact Diane Saturday kiddie parade? Evenson 763-434-4462 Contact East Bethel City or eastbethelparade@ Hall – 763-367-7840 hotmail.com
EJ’s Bar and Bottle Shoppe Ken Tolzmann • Ham Lake Lions Club
General information regarding Booster Day or to make a donation Contact Denise Lachinski 763-413-2748 or dlachinski@gmail.com
(10 years and younger for East Bethel children please)
Schedule — Saturday, July 19
One mile east of Hwy 65, corner of 221 and Palisade Street st
Treasure Hunt for ages 4-10 courtesy of Peoples Bank Drawing for East Bethel Fire Department Birthday Party package
Community Center Pancake Breakfast............................................................................... 7:00-11:00 a.m. Flag Raising....................................................................................................8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk..................................................................................................8:15 a.m. 1K Fun Run/Walk for Kids............................................................................9:15 a.m. Car/Truck/Tractor Show...............................................................8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sheriff’s fingerprinting................................................................................11:30 a.m. Bingo...................................................................................................... 1:00-4:00 p.m. Kickball Tournament............................................................................ 1:00-6:00 p.m. East Bethel Ice Arena East Bethel Royalty Pageant.............................2:00 p.m. Booster Park Kiddie Parade registration................................9:30 a.m. Kiddie Parade..................................................10:00 a.m. The GRAND PARADE.....................................11:00 a.m. Lion’s Club Turtle Races (at the tennis courts)...................................12:30 p.m. Entertainer Angie Senger (at Gazebo behind City Hall).........................1:00 p.m. Tractor Pull........................................................1:30 p.m. 53rd Annual Tent Party...................8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live Music Uncle Chunk, Food/Beverages Fireworks..................................................................Dusk
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The North Anoka County Foodshelf will have a drop-off point at Booster Days. Consider donating kid friendly lunch items. Is your vintage vehicle your pride and joy? Enter it in the Classic Car, Truck and Tractor show! Interested in hosting this event? For information contact Denise Lachinski, 763-413-2748 or dlachinski@gmail.com.
East Bethel Royalty Pageant, A BIG thank you d rs an if interested in becoming a to all our volunteewho work rs be em m candidate or event information. committee e special Contact Ken Orr hard to create thes days! 763-218-0123
Check the city’s website for all the up-to-date information under the Booster Day tab, www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us, or check us out on Facebook, East Bethel Booster Day. 40
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