The Courier - July 2015 by St. Francis Area Schools

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District 15 Transportation Department expands propane bus fleet Jeremy Bolles Route Specialist/Safety, ISD 15 Transportation Dept.

During the April 27 School Board meeting, the Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) School Board approved the lease purchase of 38 new Thomas propane buses. Thirty-five are full-size C2 Saf-T-Liner buses, one is a full-size wheelchair bus and two are mid-size wheelchair buses. The new buses are scheduled to be delivered in October. The Transportation Department is excited about the many features of these propanepowered buses (see article in The Courier, March 2015). Other information from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding propane is that it is a non-toxic, nonpolluting, non-greenhouse fuel. Propane is not soluble in water as opposed to natural gas, which is used in urban gas lines, appliances and hot water heaters. Natural gas is considered to be toxic, polluting and a greenhouse gas. Propane will not create an environmental hazard if spilled. And, if accidently inhaled, propane vapor is not harmful to people or animals. In fact, propane is so safe it is used as a propellant in hair mousse products. And this is before it is burned in an engine. After propane is burned, the exhaust is so clean that it is used to power forklifts inside closed warehouses all over the world. No fuel, other than electricity and hydrogen, has such clean exhaust, which exceeds the requirements for clean fuel vehicles. The new Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 propane buses are CARB (California Air Resources Board) certified for emissions standards, which means they meet the strictest requirements in the United States. And this safe, low emission fuel is stored in tanks that are 20 times more puncture resistant than gasoline or diesel tanks and are protected between the frame rails with a safety cage. Not only are these new buses safe and environmentally friendly, the District will save money. Instead of paying for repairs for the aging fleet, the District will be paid to fix any issues with the new buses. These new buses carry a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year warranty on paint. Since the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation shop is certified as a warranty repair facility, Thomas will pay ISD 15 to fix its buses. Besides the savings in repairs, the District anticipates a savings of $200,000 per year on fuel, since the price of propane is cheaper than diesel. With a locked-in price during the off-season, propane is less than half the price per gallon than diesel and avoids storage issues, such as bacterial contamination and temperature sensitivity, that are inherent with diesel. The seven year lease has an option where the District can purchase the bus for $1 at the end of the lease period. The District can decide then to continue to use the bus, sell or trade for new. Instead of patching together an aging fleet, currently averaging ten years old and waiting for the inevitable cost of replacing expensive engines and transmissions, the District can save time and money on maintenance and fuel with the new Thomas C2 buses. Watch for these new buses in October. The Transportation Department is looking forward to the many improvements that the new buses will provide to our students, drivers, mechanics and ISD 15 stakeholders.

Want to avoid the summer blahs? Enroll in Kids Connection today! The Kids Connection childcare program, offered by Independent School District 15 Community Education, provides a safe, nurturing atmosphere for children that brings summer fun to a whole new level. There are flexible options for parents of children age 4 through completion of grade 5. Summer Kids Connection hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday until September 1 and is located at St. Francis Elementary School. Each week, a field trip is planned along with a variety of daily learning activities and recreational experiences. For more information, call 763-213-1616 or visit www.isd15.org/kc. Above, children enjoyed a picnic and playground outing to Elm Creek Park June 10. photo by Melissa Riley

The Courier announces change Beginning next month, The Courier publication schedule will change from 12 to 10 issues annually. There will be combined August/September and December/January issues. New for area businesses: the Community Ed brochures, which are mailed to ISD 15 residents in September and January, will now include advertising. Visit www.the-courier.org for more details or call 763-753-7031 or 763-753-7032.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inside A propane-powered school bus from Independent School District 15 made an appearance in the St. Francis Pioneer Days parade June 6. This fall, the ISD 15 Transportation Department will lease 38 more propane buses and is looking forward to the many benefits that the new buses will provide to students, drivers, mechanics and the environment. the courier photo

Schools in Action.................................................. 2 School Board Highlights................................12 Community Education....................................14 Community & Business...................................16 Sports & Outdoors.............................................28 Meetings, Events & Benefits, Life...............33

Schools in Action Superintendent’s Bulletin

Troy Ferguson ISD 15 Superintendent

Graduation is always an exciting event. In my tenure as a school board member and now as superintendent, I can say it is my favorite event of the year. The promise, hope and pride displayed by our graduation seniors, their families, teachers and friends are always heart-warming and uplifting. This year’s ceremony did not disappoint. On May 29, our School Board confirmed the diplomas of 384 students, welcoming them into the next phase of their lives. Representative Kurt Daudt, Minnesota Speaker of the House, offered words of wisdom describing his personal journey, which

included several years as a bus driver in Independent School District 15. I’d like to thank him for making the time to inspire our graduates. The student speakers were incredible as they beautifully articulated the journey their class had taken together. They offered confident encouragement that their experience in ISD 15 prepared them to meet new challenges and pursue their dreams to the fullest. Our District’s new mission statement, which was adopted by the ISD 15 School Board May 11, reads, “Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to

School Board Highlights Community Education empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.” It was encouraging to hear our student speakers all talk about dreams and urge their peers to pursue them. We have made a deliberate declaration in one of our two mission outcomes that by 2020, “All students will develop a personalized educational path they can articulate and use to progress toward their evolving dreams.” We want our students to be thinking about their hopes and dreams for their futures throughout their time in our District. We know full well that dreams change and evolve. By students sharing with teachers, staff and parents what their dreams are, we can help them

identify and generate the paths they should be interested in, related to their dreams. Yes, the dreams of a preschool student will change numerous times; in fact, most students may change their mind numerous times throughout their educational career. We will help them in their quest to identify classes, training, activities and skills to navigate in order to give them a greater chance to reach those dreams. While the strategic plan has only been official for less than two months, it is already making a difference in the way we do business in ISD 15. Decisions we make must fit the mission and core values of our District. Groups have been referencing the mission when identifying issues and

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solutions and we are working on sharing the plan to all ISD 15 stakeholders. For a quick reference to the ISD 15 strategic plan, please visit www.isd15.org/plan. If you do not have access to a computer, hard copies are available at the Central Services Center, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis MN, 55070. Lastly, it is our intent to get the word out in person as well. We have presented to groups such as the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. We welcome the chance to meet with your group or organization to share the future we are creating in ISD 15. Please contact Kim Springer, 763-753-7020 or email kim.springer@isd15.org, to schedule a time and date.

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Minnesota House Majority Leader Kurt Daudt paid a visit to members of Brent Swaggert’s social studies classes on May 22. Daudt was invited by Swaggert to encourage his students to become more aware of the state’s government and how it operates. The students were also invited to ask questions of the Speaker. “We actually mimic the federal government very well,” noted Daudt when he described the key Minnesota legislative branches: house, senate and the governor. Daudt also described a typical day in the life of the Speaker of the House—the highest elected position in his party. His morning usually begins around 7:00 a.m. with a breakfast meeting. He then holds morning sessions in the House and also caucuses with his fellow Republican colleagues. He might then give a lunch speech and lead the afternoon session. His day ends with a negotiation

session, some with Governor Mark Dayton and more meetings in the evening. Because of his distance from the state capital, Daudt is sometimes required to stay in St. Paul for close to two weeks without going home. When asked by a student why he was a Republican, Daudt replied, “I am somebody who believes in people. I’m somebody who believes in empowering people.” On economics, Daudt described himself as a fiscal conservative who wants to “leave more money in your pockets.” Daudt also downplayed the perceived divide between Democrats and Republicans in Minnesota politics by pointing out, “Eighty percent of the bills we pass are very bipartisan. The reason for this,” he added, “is because, I am more of a peacekeeper than a bomb thrower.” “It was great to have the majority leader visit us,” Swaggert observed. “It gave our kids a great chance to see the human side of politics.”

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Linda Ericson, the coordinator of Independent School District 15 E-5 Q Comp program, was a guest performer at the Cedar Creek Community School kindergarten classes in May. She talked about her hobby of playing the violin. The children learned about the violin, all the different parts and notes she can play on the instrument. Ericson plays music with the North Suburban Orchestra and she told students that practicing is what is needed to play music. Playing the violin helps her relax after a hard day of work Sandra Benson, CCCS Community Relations Coordinator

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Strategic Plan begins creating the future in Independent School District 15 Nancy Wallace Tim Finn ISD 15 Implementation Team

An Implementation Team has begun meeting to guide the newly adopted Strategic Plan for Independent School District 15 (ISD 15). Superintendent Troy Ferguson appointed Tim Finn, Special Services Director and Nancy Wallace, Community Education Coordinator, to facilitate the Implementation Team during the 2015-16 school year. The Implementation Team consists

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of eleven members who represent the sites and various roles within the district. The members are: Kate Hermann, Bethany Stiles, Abe Gabor, Ryan Johnson, Kim Springer, Kayla Buzzell, Monte Spears, Troy Ferguson, Nancy Wallace and Tim Finn. The Implementation Team will support and monitor the work of three groups during the next twelve months. These groups will focus on one of the results statements associated with the Strategic Plan. Those results statements are:

1. ISD 15 uses established protocols to support transparent communication to foster trust among all ISD 15 stakeholders. 2. Every ISD 15 employee understands the strategic plan. 3. ISD 15 has a recognizable and consistent brand. The Implementation Team met for the first time June 17. The first order of business was to organize the work group for the “Every ISD 15 employee understands the strategic plan,” so that activities are in

Carol Zeman retires from St. Francis Middle School Jessica Rowles SFMS community relations coordinator

After 35 years of service, 28 of those in ISD 15, Carol Zeman, St. Francis Middle School (SFMS), retired at the end of the school year. Zeman taught language arts for seventh and eighth grade students, has been a reading specialist for sixth through eighth grade students, as well as a gifted and talented coordinator. When asked about her favorite experience at SFMS, she replied, “My favorite memory is from 2003 when our core put on a Veteran’s Day program for veterans from the area and relatives of the students. Every student in the core had a job to do that day. The students were amazing, making the event special for the veterans. Later we received many notes and comments from those in attendance saying it was the first time they had ever been recognized for service to our country. That day our students truly made a difference and learned how good it feels to do nice things

Retiring language arts teacher from St. Francis Middle School Carol Zeman. Submitted Photo for other people.” Zeman plans to spend her retirement traveling and spending time with family. She added, “Thank you to all the wonderful families who have entrusted your children to me over the past 28 years. It has been a pleasure to be a part of the SFMS community.” She is a talent and treasure to have in the building and will be missed by staff and students alike. As a staff, we wish her the very best in her new pursuits.

place for the back-to-school week of August 31 for all staff. An important first step in spreading information about the Strategic Plan took place June 3 at the ISD 15 Office of Teaching and Learning leadership meeting. More than 80 peer leaders and instructional specialists took part in a three-hour interactive in-service regarding the Strategic plan. Superintendent Ferguson also shared key points of the plan at the monthly St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast June 10. The ISD 15 School Board adopted the Strategic Plan May 11, which is designed to guide the district for the next ten years and includes annual evaluation and updates. The Mission of ISD 15 is to

Implementation Team members (L-R) Kim Springer, Troy Ferguson, Ryan Johnson, Abe Gabor, Nancy Wallace, Kayla Buzzell, Tim Finn and Kate Hermann. Not pictured are Bethany Stiles and Monte Spears. The Courier Photo

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Student Updates Michael Determan of Andover, was awarded the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at commencement ceremonies May 15 at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Determan, a 2006 graduate of St. Francis High School, is the son of Joel and Lori Determan of Andover. Dr. Determan will join Nicollet Station Dental in Minneapolis, practicing general dentistry.

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Cadet Joseph Brown, son of Leo and Kristine Brown of East Bethel, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy May 23. Brown graduated from St. Francis High School in 2011. While at West Point, he received his degree in nuclear engineering. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the Air Defense Artillery branch and will report to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for officer training and then on to Okinawa, Japan for his first assignment. Samuel Burville of East Bethel is the recipient of an Excellence Scholarship and a Forensics Scholarship from Concordia College in Moorhead. Burville, a 2015 graduate of St. Francis High School, is the son of Brian and Claudia Burville of East Bethel.

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is way more than I thought; I’m just so grateful to be here.” She is currently studying forensics at Arizona State University. Jordan Falk, daughter of Joe and Monica Falk of Cedar, participated in the commencement ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict May 9 at the Clemens Field House on the campus in St. Joseph. Falk is a candidate to receive a bachelor of arts in psychology. Caleb Swedeen, an upcoming 2016 graduate at St. Francis Christian School, has been chosen among 50,000 highest-scoring participants in the National Merit Program out of 1.5 million program entrants. About 16,000 students nationwide will be named National Merit Program semifinalists, representing the top scorers in each state. These students will learn of their standing in September. Swedeen has applied to each United States military academy—Navy, Army and Air Force. He was invited to attend their leadership seminars which he did from May 30 to June 19. Swedeen is a 4.0 student, a three-

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Congratulations to St. Francis High School graduate Magdalyn Ewen, class of 2013, on qualifying for the NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon June 11-13. Thoughts on the meet from red-shirt freshman Ewen after qualifying to compete in two events (discus and shotput), “As a first-year competitor for the Arizona Sun Devils, I couldn’t ask for anything more. This

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St. Francis High School Congratulations to the Class of 2015 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 Mariah Bailey Adams McKenzie John-William Addison Jordan Joseph Adler Taylor Michael Adler Amber Elaine Aho + Ryan Robert Aldrich + Kylie Marie Almendinger + Zachary Thomas Anderson Breanne Nicole Archerd *^ Tyler Lee Hohweiler Mendez Newman Armstrong Alexander Theodore Atkins Bailee Jessica Bachelor Christian Jared Baker + Dana Lynn Baker + Paige Ann Baldwin +^ Matthew Scott Ballard Carl Michael Balloy Kendra Kay Barck *^ Jerry Kristh Blas Barrera Heather Leigh Barrett Nathaniel Thomas Baruth Sarah Jean Pavelich Beck Clayton Gene Beehler Madysson Elyse Belden Melanie Jean Benjamin +^ Shane Robert Benson +^ Blake David Berg *^ Savhanna Rae Berger *^ Kayla Jane Bergsten

Now that you have your diploma, the best opportunities are within your reach.

Congratulations & Good Luck

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Nicole Marie Berle Madison Lee Berwald +^ Sophia Kay Kranz Bitzan Matthew Robert Bjerke Joseph Walter Bliskowski John Robert Blom Jesse Allen Bloomquist Andrew Allen Bode + Brianne Dakota Teah Boguta James Austin Bolte Samantha Lynn Bourgeois Cory Robert Bouten Robert Gene Bower Jacob William Boyer + Austin Nicholas Brask Nicholas John Brettschneider Jacob Richard Bromen Joseph John Buchta Samuel Edward Burville +^ Bryce Liam Butler *^ Brandee Leigh Cady Maiya Elisa Cain Ryan Jeffery Carda *^ Logan Patrick Cardinal Alyssa Mae Carlson Kyle Robert Carrigan *^ Lucas David Carroll *^ Erik Raymond Catherson Danielle Donna Chaffee * Brady Michael Chesler Lindsey Marie Chinander Kalley Louise Christopherson +^ Yuki Chunai Christian Michael Corbett Samantha Louise Crews +^ Austin Lee Cromwell Seth Marshall Dammann Megan Rose Deans *^ Cory Matthew Degonda Dominique Dejarlais +^ Bailey Joann DeMar *^ Alexa Mae Denney Kayleen Nichole Dennison + Jessica Rae Dickison Michael Timothy Donahue Madison Lee-Johanna Dooley Alyssa Marie Dosse Dustin Ray Doucette Cole Eugene Draxten Haley Marie Dropik Wyatt Judson Dutcher

Class of 2015

Keanna Jo Duvall Mackenzie Lee Duvall *^ Emma Elizabeth Eastman Jordan Lee Eder Tarra Ann Edstrom + Taylor Valerie Edwards + Jaiden Lynn Edwardson + Celine Kirsten Eide Zachary Bryan Engberg Jessica Marie Erkel * Courtney Lee Fahland Sarah Jayne Farrier Jack Sanders Fenlason + Adrianna Iris Ferretti Joshua Daniel Ferry-Johnson Brett Michael Fields Natalie Ann Fields + Cameron Paul Foesch Danielle Rose Folk Samantha Kasey Franklin Andrew Thomas Fritz *^ Erika Alexandra Fussy Eric Alexander Gaasch Geano Joseph Gagliardi Logan Patrick Garaghty Matthew Phillip Garaghty Brandon Israel Garcia +^ Taylor Celeste Geer + Shyann Rae Gehrke Brady Michael Gerhard Janessa Angelia Gillette Brandon Lee Gilmer * Dakota Lee Godden Tristen George Goltz Jayden Michelle Gorris Nicklaus Steven Grandstrand Ryan Charles Granlund Andrew James George Griner Amelia Ann Gulbranson Matthew Philip Hallermann Kristin Nicole Hane *^ Michelle Marie Hansen Darion Krist Hanson Justin Jeffrey Hanson Natalie Teresa Hanson Samuel Steven Harrison + John Haakon Haugan Andrew Leroy Hayes Matthew David Heagerty *^ Christian Thomas Hearn Camden Nicole Held Allison Ann Helmerick Wyatt Austin Henjum Preston Reid Hewitt +^ Rebecca Ann Hilgendorf *^ Alexandria Leona Hillesheim *^

Dustin James Hinze Kourtney Nicole Holmberg + Kaylin Virginia Holte Kennedy Anne Hopkins Megan Marie Houle *^ Joshua David Howe Andrew James Humann Thomas Francis Huninghake +^ Sabrina Lynn Husnick Amanda Kaylyn Jacques +^ Matthew Charles James + Jeremy Thomas Janssen Jordan Todd Jenson Samantha Taylor Jochum *^ Alysha Kristine Johnson +^ Bailey Wayne Johnson Justis Marie Johnson Logan Dwight Johnson Nathan Kenneth Johnson Samantha Karen-Marie Johnson Samantha Lynn Johnson Taylor Anne Jones Abigail Rose Jordan David Joseph Jorgensen Samantha Carene Kahle Justin Joseph Kane *^ Jacqueline Jeanne Karpe +^ Nicklaus Kris Kauppi Andrew Ralph Kelbe IV Aaron Michael Kenning Jenna Nicole Kent + Calvin David Kissel Jacob Fritz Kivisto Elena Joy Klasons Grady Martin Klein Michael John Klobe Hailey Marie Knutson Nicole Jean Krantz + Molly Ann Kungel Zachary John Lachinski *^ Eve Sadie Joe Lankford Megan Marie Larson *^ Samuel Patrick Larson Cassidy Renee’ Lee + Kain Lee Erica Nicole Levens + Dakota Daniel Levy Kristi Mae Linder Noah Martin Lindgren Alyssa Kay Littlewolf Harley Cody Loftus Jacob Andrew Lohman Erin Lynn Lokke Sara Jane Lokke Blake Dean Longmore +

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Jacadi Joy Lucas Nicholas Roberts Luck Nicole Ann Lunberg + Dakota Marie Lyman Jordyn Nicole Maas John Robert Maki + Jacob Charles Maniak *^ Abigail Lynn Marron +^ Travis James Marshall Hayley Rose Mastrud Travis John Mathwig * Jacob Alan Mau Max A. Mauch-Morff Kaitlin Ann McCann *^ Daycota Dawn McDuffie Alec Jacob McKenzie Alexis Leone McKinney Megan Renae McMahon *^ Taylor Richard McMorrow Courtney Kay Medenwaldt + Robert Dionne Meints Rachel Marie Melin Julianna Inde Mendoza Mason Tyler Mesedahl Brenden David Messner Abbie Marie Mevissen Maxwell Patrick Meyers *^ Kristan Haley Miarka *^ Kathryn Faith Michaels +^ Cassandra Marie Mielke Tessa Rose Mikre Katlyn Mae Miles + Kimberly Ann Miles Hanah Grace Molskness Blake Tyler Moreno-Brandt Laura Ann Morgan *^ Abigail Rose Morton * Ryan Martin Muonio Stephanie Christina Muonio + Collin Joseph Nelson Nicole Marie Nelson Sierra Willann Nelson Thomas Christopher Nelson Jacob Hoang Nguyen Christina Marie Nielsen Joshua Lyle Niemeyer *^ Ellen Lorraine Noerenberg Blaine William Nordin Anthony James Norman Nate Alexander Novitsky Amenaghawon Joy Ogbemudia + Connor Neil Olson + Rebecca Ann Olson Ronald Edward Olson Abby Jean Orttel Katy Lynn Ostlund Taylor Jade Oswald Jolynn Elaine Pack Tyler Lawrence Pallum Nathan Roderick Partyka Emily Lauren Pechovnik +^ Jenna Louise Pederson +^ Ross Edward Perkins +^ Continued, Page 9

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Graduates William Arthur Peter + Miranda Leigh Peterson Stephen Lee Phillips Jose Antonio Piedra Brielle Carol Pierson Marlys Faith Pilarski *^ Tyler Michael Pischke Michael Thomas Porter Jeremy Daniel Puff Shayla Lynn Pyles Cianna Morgan Quien + Ashley Ann Raymond +^ Andrew Jon Renslow Courtney Lynn Resnikoff + April Lee Rheault + Amanda Leigh Richards Jared Price Richner *^ Sarah Anne Rickbeil Erik Lee Riebe Hunter Holmes Roeder Joseph Michael Roettger Tyler Anthony Ross Zachary David Roth Riley Shane Rumsey Tiera Kay Salitros + Macy Lee Samkus Nathan William Sanford Jonathon Ortiz Santiago Rhett Allen Sarver Sam Lucas Scardigli +^ Ethan Clayton Scheuring *^ Jamie Lynn Schinagel Jessica Rose Schinagel Tanner Anthony Schmid Shelby Lyn Schuhmacher *^ Rachael Kate Schumacher Cassandra Bernadine Schultz *^ Kiana Marie Schultz Abraham Hawk Serre Benjamin Robert Servais Colt Kingsley Shern Katherine Mae Sigfrinius Nicholas Joseph Sigwanz Cody Thomas Sipe Alexis Ceila Smith Danielle Elizabeth Solberg Nicholas Alan Spagenske Samuel Nolan Spah Grant Olin Thomas Sparstad +^ Caitlin Paige Spaulding Jessica Corinne St. Marie Brooke Ellen Stepan Sadie Jo Stewart + Cassandra Mae Stierns Brady William Stiff Haley Lauren Stoeckel+^ Madison Elizabeth Stokes * Tyler Julius Struntz + Rachel Nicole Strzelecki Eric Joseph Sturdevant + Devin Michael Suojanen

Kyle William Swanson Parker Kevin Sylvester Brett Mitchell Tarr Natasha Liliya Taylor + Katelyn Rose Teague + Jerry Robert Thatcher Chase Richard Thayer Luke Bowen Thoennes Nathan David Thompson Anthony Brian Tobako * Sarah Beth Toering Andres Edward Tomahawk Kyle Allen Tomford Cassandra Renee Tye Rachel Marie Ulrich *^ Delaney Lyn Urban + Shane Henry Uthe

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Sukey Vang Tseemceeb Ronald Vang Nikola Dimitrios Vangelof Shelby Lynn Vankempen Jacob Thomas Vanness + Megan Jane Veenstra Raechel Anne Vevea Johnathon Gavino Ilyas Villanueva Pavel Vlasyuk John Michael Vogel + Jundu Vue Adelia Margaret Wadzink Bridget Marie Wagner Samantha Anne Wahlstrom Kylie Nicole Walsh + Mackenzie Marie Wander +^ Andrew James Wasche +

St. Francis High School Mariah Adams $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Scholarship Taylor Adler $1,000 Reid Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Kylie Almendinger $1,000 Nickolas Engler Memorial Scholarship Zachary Anderson $500 Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Scholarship $500 Peoples Bank of Commerce Scholarship $500 For Jakes Sake Scholarship $1,000 Ann Talle Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Breanne Archerd $1,000 Fairview Northland Medical Scholarship #2 $21,000 St. Catherine’s Renewable Presidential Scholarship Dana Baker $300 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Riders Scholarship $500 Foundation 15 Social Studies Dept. Scholarship $13,000 McKendree University Renewable Academic Scholarship Kendra Barck $500 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship $500 Foundation 15 Citizenship Scholarship $750 Education MN St. Francis

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Scholarship $1,000 Winona State University Academic Scholarship Madysson Belden $17,000 Hamline University Renewable Academic Scholarship $5,000 Hamline University Renewable Music Scholarship $1,000 Hamline University Renewable Writing Scholarship Shane Benson $500 St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship $8,000 Concordia University Renewable Presidential Academic Scholarship Blake Berg $17,500 Bethel University Renewable Royal Merit Scholarship Savhanna Berger $500 Foundation 15 Science Dept. Scholarship $350 Saints for Soccer Girls Scholarship Madison Berwald $3,000 University of Minnesota Duluth Renewable Chancellors Scholarship Jacob Bromen $7,000 Waldorf College Promise Award Scholarship Samuel Burville $60,000 Concordia College Renewable Excellence Academic Scholarship $10,000 Concordia College Renewable Speech and Debate Scholarship

Brittany Jean Waste Tyler John Weigelt Alexa Elizabeth Anne Weiss + Morgan Robert Wells Austin Michael Westbrook Jordan Louise Westling *^ Kohl William Whipple Chase Lee Whited Taylor Christine Wiederholt Levi Thomas Wierman + Samuel Richard Wiita *^ Nathaniel David Wilber Marissa Elizabeth Wilker +^ Derek John Wilmer Aaron John Wilson +^ Alexander James Wilson + Joshua David Wines

Devin Michael Winger Blake Matthew Woitel Kole Edward Wolkerstorfer Mickinzie Elizibith Wong Tiffany Krystal Woolcott Daniel Joseph Worthington *^ Madelyn Grace Woytcke Jonah Lee Wuollet Rebekah Jane Wyatt *^ Ben Dahmen Yatckoske Jayson Douglas Young Austin David Youngmark Heather Joy Yurick Hayley Elizabeth Zak Madison Rae Zerfas Deven Michael Ziertman Zachary Daniel Zupfer

Scholarship Recipients 2015

Bryce Butler $500 Foundation 15 Citizenship Scholarship $1,000 University of Minnesota Twin Cities Renewable Academic Scholarship Ryan Carda $400 SFHS National Honor Society $500 Cedar Elementary School PTO Commemorative Scholarship $500 Ed Fleming Memorial Scholarship $6,000 North Dakota State University Academic Achievement Scholarship Alyssa Carlson $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship $500 St. Francis Community Drug Awareness Scholarship Kyle Carrigan $300 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Riders Scholarship Lucas Carroll $400 American Red Cross Blood Services HS Scholarship $500 For Jakes Sake Scholarship $500 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship Erik Catherson $500 Oak Grove Fire Department Alan Dahl Memorial Scholarship $2,000 Institute of Production and Recording Director’s Scholarship

As you celebrate your graduation, remember that anything is possible with hard work, integrity and perseverance. May your education and experience serve you well in the years ahead, as you pursue new goals and dreams.

Megan Deans $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship $600 Mercy Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship $21,000 College of St. Benedict Renewable Trustee’s Scholarship Bailey DeMar $500 Foundation 15 PE Dept. Scholarship $500 For Jakes Sake Scholarship $4,000 North Dakota State University Renewable Athletic Scholarship $1,000 North Dakota State University Renewable Academic Scholarship

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The Future Looks Bright May all of your hopes and dreams come true, graduates!

Congratulations to Mackenzie Wander and all of our area graduates!

Good luck and congratulations! A special shout out to Caitlin Spaulding.

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Scholarships Mackenzie Duvall $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship $16,100 University of St. Thomas Renewable Scholarship Emma Eastman $250 Ramsey Fire Relief Association Scholarship Jaiden Edwardson $500 Cedar East Bethel Lioness Club Tarra Edstrom $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship $500 Tamarack Sno-Flyers Snowmobile Club Scholarship Jack Fenlason $1,000 Ramsey Lions Club Scholarship Andrew Fritz $2,500 Northland Screw Products Scholarship $3,000 University of Minnesota Renewable Presidential Scholarship $2,000 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Scholarship Brandon Garcia $26,620 University of St. Thomas Renewable Scholarship $500 Catholic United Financial Scholarship Brandon Gilmer $1,000 Fairview Northland Medical Staff Scholarship

Kristin Hane $20,000 Hamline University Renewal Presidential Scholarship Michelle Hansen $350 St. Francis Lioness Club Scholarship John Haugan $200 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship Matthew Heagerty $250 Cedar Creek Community School PTO Scholarship $1,000 Teamsters Local 320 Lowell D. Lynch Scholarship Preston Hewitt $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Scholarship Rebecca Hilgendorf $1,000 University of Minnesota Renewable President’s Emerging Scholar Scholarship Alexandria Hillesheim $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship $1,000 Ramsey Lions Club Scholarship Kourtney Holmberg $500 St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship $2,000 St. Cloud State University Renewable Presidential Scholarship Megan Houle $1,000 Connexus Energy Scholarship $38,000 Coe College Renewable Williston Jones Full Tuition Scholarship

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 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 29. 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 2015!

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Cambridge Cinema Carlson Toyota, Coon Rapids Casey’s General Stores, Inc., Ankeny, IA. Cheap Skate, Coon Rapids Connexus Energy, Ramsey Costco, Coon Rapids Joni L. Craft P.A., Fridley Dawn Crosby, SFHS CUB Foods, Coon Rapids Dairy Queen, St. Francis Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, Coon Rapids Dave’s Heating, Air & Electric, Columbia Heights Connie & Michael Deans Mary Dresch American Family Insurance Agency, St. Francis Sandy & Paul Fenlason 4imprint, Oshkosh, WI

Thomas Huninghake $500 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship Amanda Jacques $14,500 College of St. Benedict’s Renewable President’s Scholarship Jordan Jenson $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship Samantha Jochum $300 American Red Cross Blood Services HS Scholarship $1,000 University of Wisconsin Stout Polytectonic Scholarship Justin Kane $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Scholarship $18,000 St. John’s University Renewable Presidential Scholarship $2,000 St. John’s University Georgiana Reny Scholarship Jacqueline Karpe $12,000 Bethel University Renewable Royal Merit Scholarship

Aaron Kenning $500 Foundation 15 North Anoka Plumbing Scholarship Jenna Kent $250 Lee Carlson Endowment Scholarship $1,500 University of North Dakota Renewable Academic Achievement Scholarship Elena Klasons $500 Foundation 15 FACS Department Scholarship $15,000 University of Northwestern Renewable Directors Award Scholarship Grady Klein $200 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship $7,000 Morningside College Renewable Ambassador Scholarship $5,500 Morningside College Renewable Athlete/Arts Scholarship Nicole Krantz $500 St. Francis Community Drug Awareness Scholarship Molly Kungel $12,500 Gustavus Adolphus College Renewable Gustavus Gold Scholarship Zachary Lachinski $500 East Bethel Senior Center Scholarship $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship $20,000 University of Minnesota Renewable Presidential Scholarship Photo Courtesy of Joseph R. Lawrence, David Bank Studios

Melissa, Tracy & Erin French Kristin Genser, Silpada Jewelry, Nowthen Gail Gessner, Henna Artist Glass and Mirror, Inc., Blaine Graybar, Brooklyn Park Jean & Douglas Hallermann Hidden Haven Golf Club Jill & Tim Hoffman Holiday Station, Ramsey Nancy & John Huninghake Independent School District 15 Independent School District 15 Transportation – Bus Drivers JoAnn Erickson-O’Donnell Les Erickson Mike Hoskin Jessica Katzner Dennis Lundholm Sandra & Glenn Jacques King’s County Market, St. Francis Linda & Kirk Jenkinson Karen & Terry Johnson Lioness Club, Cedar/East Bethel Lioness Club, St. Francis Lions Club, Cedar/East Bethel Lions Club, Nowthen Lions Club, St. Francis Luther North Country Ford, Coon Rapids Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta, St. Francis Tammy MacDiarmid, Tarot

Megan Larson $500 East Bethel Senior Center Scholarship $500 Ham Lake Lions Club Scholarship 50% of Resident Tuition University of Minnesota Duluth Renewable Best of Class Scholarship Cassidy Lee $500 Foundation 15 Art Department Scholarship Dakota Levy $500 Foundation 15 North Anoka Plumbing Scholarship Jacob Lohman $4,500 St. Cloud State University Presidential Scholarship Jordyn Maas $400 Saints for Soccer Girls Scholarship $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship John Maki $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship $500 A-1 Engineering Scholarship $2,500 Northland Screw Products Scholarship Abigail Marron $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Auxiliary Scholarship Kaitlin McCann $18,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Benedictine Scholarship $1,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Summit Scholarship

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Awareness Salon Mystique, Blaine Sno-Ghosts Snowmobile Club, St. Francis Pamela Solberg Julie & Chris Salitros Special Tools, Inc., St. Francis Tammy Stanley, Massage Therapist Beth & Dave Sturdevant Susan & Rick Stoeckel Super America 4477, Andover TCF Bank, Anoka Taho Sportswear Target Distribution Center, Fridley Tarot By Jeff, Jeffrey Tyler Temperature Specialists, Inc. The Courier Three Rivers Park District, Plymouth Shelly Tradewell, SFHS Tru-Cut Lawns, St. Francis Village Bank, St. Francis Christine & Mark Vogel VOYA Financial, Minneapolis Jennifer & Brian Wadzink Wal-Mart #1562, Coon Rapids Lois & Joe Wander Michelle & Jim Wenker Hally & Joe Wines Women of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Zimmerman YMCA, Andover

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On May 29, St. Francis High School held its 101st graduation ceremony. Three hundred and fiftyone seniors proudly walked across the stage and accepted their diplomas, culminating years of hard work and dedication as their family and friends cheered for their accomplishments. Senior class speakers for the night were Samuel Burville, Kristan Miarka and Katelyn McCann. Speaker of the House Representative Kurt Daudt, made a special appearance and spoke to the excited audience. Citizenship Award winners were Bryce Butler and Kendra Barck and the All-Around Student award went to Ryan Carda. Congratulations Class of 2015! Photo Courtesy of Joseph R. Lawrence, David Bank Studios From Page 10

Scholarships Daycota McDuffie $7,000 Morningside College Renewable Ambassador Scholarship $5,000 Morningside College Renewable Vocal Scholarship Abbie Mevissen $200 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship Maxwell Meyers $500 Saints for Soccer Boys Scholarship $5,000 University of Minnesota Duluth Renewable Presidential Scholarship Kristan Miarka $400 SFHS National Honor Society $500 Foundation 15 Math Dept. Scholarship $500 Cyril C. Daniels Memorial Scholarship Kathryn Faith Michaels $8,000 Northwestern University Renewable Scholarship Tessa Mikre $15,500 University of St. Thomas Renewable Scholarship Laura Morgan $200 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship $1,500 Virginia Pearson Anderson Memorial Scholarship $48,800 Boston University Renewable Academic Scholarship Abigail Morton $500 Foundation 15 Language Arts Dept. Scholarship $500 Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Employee Sponsored Scholarship $22,000 Hamline University Renewable Presidential Scholarship

$3,000 Hamline University Renewable Writing Scholarship Jacob Nguyen $500 Foundation 15 Jacqueline Stein Memorial Scholarship Joshua Niemeyer $500 John Fryer Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Connexus Energy Scholarship Ameh Ogbemudia $5,000 Waldorf College Renewable Transformal/ Academic Scholarship $7,000 Waldorf College Renewable Athletic Scholarship Connor Olson $500 Foundation 15 Music Dept. Scholarship $11,500 St. Olaf College Renewable Scholarship $1,840 St. Olaf College Renewable Music Major Performance Study Scholarship Ross Perkins $84,000 Gustavus Adolphus Dean Scholarship $10,000 Gustavus Adolphus Legacy Scholarship Marlys Pilarski $1,000 Connexus Energy Scholarship $5,860 University of Minnesota Duluth Renewable Best of Class Scholarship $570 University of Minnesota Duluth Renewable U Promise Scholarship Ashley Raymond $17,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Benedictine Scholarship $5,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable CSS College Readiness Scholarship April Rheault $200 ISD 15 Music Faculty Scholarship

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Jared Richner $300 American Red Cross Blood Services HS Scholarship $1,400 Dr. Noel Johnson Memorial Scholarship $6,000 University of Minnesota Duluth Renewable Best in Class Scholarship $2,000 Metlife Renewable Metpath Scholarship Sarah Rickbeil $500 Ham Lake Lions Scholarship Hunter Roeder $350 St. Francis Lioness Club Scholarship Tierra Salitros $500 Saints for Soccer Girls Scholarship Sam Scardigli $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Scholarship Ethan Scheuring $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Scholarship Shelby Schuhmacher $500 St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship $78,000 St. Thomas College Scholarship Cassandra Schultz $13,000 University of Tampa Renewable Presidential Scholarship Katherine Sigfrinius $500 Bill Johnson & Roger Anderson Memorial Hockey Scholarship Grant Sparstad $300 St. Francis Elementary School APT Scholarship $14,000 Luther College Renewable Founders Scholarship Cassandra Stierns $400 SFHS Student Council Scholarship Haley Stoeckel $1,000 Winona State University Academic Award

Madison Stokes $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship Jessica St. Marie $500 Minnesota State University Moorhead Ignite Scholarship Natasha Taylor $400 SFHS Student Council Scholarship $15,000 Hamline University Renewable Achievement Scholarship Chase Thayer $500 Foundation 15 Counseling Department Scholarship Anthony Tobako $2,500 St. Cloud State University Renewable Presidential Scholarship $500 St. Cloud State University Renewable Residential Life Scholarship Rachel Ulrich $250 Cedar Creek Community School PTO Scholarship $200 Gordon D. Nymann Scholarship $500 St. Francis Lions Club Scholarship $1,500 Graco Foundation Scholarship $4,500 University of Minnesota Morris Renewable Academic Scholarship Jacob Vanness $350 St. Francis Basketball Association Scholarship Johnathon Villanueva $1,000 Fred Dawson Memorial Scholarship $15,000 College of St. Scholastica Renewable Benedictine Scholarship Mackenzie Wander $1,000 University of North Dakota Merit Scholarship

Jordan Westling $500 Village Bank Scholarship $500 Foundation 15 Business Dept. Scholarship $500 Ann Talle Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Samuel Wiita $500 Saints for Soccer Boys Scholarship $17,000 Bethel University Renewable Royal Merit Scholarship Aaron Wilson $500 Cyril C. Daniels Memorial Scholarship $17,000 Augsburg College Renewable Regents Scholarship $1,500 Augsburg College Renewable Early Auggie Scholarship $1,000 Augsburg College Renewable Lutheran Scholarship Alexander Wilson $1,000 Mark Evans Memorial Scholarship $17,000 Augsburg College Renewable Regents Scholarship $1,500 Augsburg College Renewable Early Auggie Scholarship $1,000 Augsburg College Renewable Lutheran Scholarship Rebekah Wyatt $500 Dig It Volleyball Scholarship $1,500 Winona State University Presidential Honor’s Scholarship $1,000 Winona State University Alumni Association Scholarship Madison Zerfas $500 Foundation 15 World Language Dept. Scholarship Deven Ziertman $500 St. Francis American Legion Post 622 Scholarship

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Marsha Van Denburgh

Summer reading Summertime in Minnesota. We long for it all winter, then it’s gone so quickly.

School Board Highlights

May 26, 2015

Kathleen Miller Staff writer

School board member Betsy Roed was absent Student report St. Francis High School student representative Cassy Stierns introduced her replacement on the School Board for the 201516 school year. The student representative will be SFHS senior Lillian Baumann. Superintendent report Superintendent Troy Ferguson and School Board member Marsha Van Denburgh met with Minnesota State Senator Michelle Benson, District 31, regarding temperature/humidity levels in various areas in ISD 15 schools. Benson will continue work on the issue, lobbying for a statute change. She continues to work on funding sources to make the St. Francis

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This year marks my 30th year of parenting. If I were to guess, I’d say 100+ children have lived with me and many of them enjoyed their summers at my house. One activity I have encouraged is summer reading. Oftentimes, we all sit and read for at least 30 minutes right after lunch. Sometimes, the children read independently. Sometimes, I read out loud. I have read more books than I could ever count. My absolute favorite children’s book is The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong.

This endearing tale of Dutch children working together in their village speaks to all. Every child loves this story. I have read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis many, many times out loud. Freckles and The Girl of the Limberlost by Gene StrattonPorter were my mother’s favorites and continue to be loved by my children. The Anne of Green Gables series brought the kindred spirit term to my vocabulary and I still cry every time I read of Walter’s death. One of my foster daughters

High School outdoor stadium more accessible. Ferguson was encouraged to write a letter of concern on behalf of ISD 15 regarding education funding. Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt will attend graduation ceremonies May 29 at SFHS. Strategic Plan Update Superintendent Troy Ferguson provided an update on the newly approved strategic plan. The District is preparing for a new future, a new story. Three results statements have been selected for year one of the plan. They are: ISD 15 uses established protocols to support transparent communication to foster trust among all ISD 15 stakeholders; every ISD 15 employee understands the strategic plan; ISD 15 has a recognizable and consistent brand. An implementation team is being formed to oversee three committees—one for each result statement— to make sure progress is being made. The team will comprise of 7 to 10 members

representing various stakeholders from across the district. Each year, members of the team will change but will work with and report to the superintendent who will present monthly progress reports to the School Board. Resignation of School Board member School Board Chairman David Roberts reported, for the record, the acceptance of the resignation of Director Betsy Roed. Roed was elected to fill a two-year term in the November 2013 election. The Board will address how to fill the vacancy—either based on election results, an application process or hold a special election. A resolution will follow at a future meeting. Curriculum adoption Director of Curriculum & Instruction Paul Neubauer presented the proposal for the physical education/ health curriculum adoption. Teachers Mark Johnson, Jamie Studnicka and Al Schlomann presented information to the Board on what this curriculum would mean for students. The Physical Education and Health Learning Area Committee had been working the past 18 months to determine site needs. The committee reviewed standards, assessments and needs of students. For high school students, the focus will be on individual fitness and the use of heart rate monitors will be introduced. Middle school and elementary students will use pedometers as a way to track movement. The Board approved the adoption of the physical education/health curriculum 6-0 at the June 8, 2015 School Board meeting.

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 27 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 10 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 24 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

absolutely loved The Basket of Flowers translated from the French by J.H.St. A. She told me that summer that no one had ever read a long, chapter book to her over a series of days until I did. When that particular child went back to school that fall, her reading level no longer required an individualized education program. The summer slide became the summer increase for her. I know that electronic books take up less space in the house, but I prefer to touch the pages and see the illustrations. Piles

School Board Highlights

June 8, 2015

Kathleen Miller Staff writer

School board members present (Betsy Roed resigned; May 26, 2015 meeting) Site Report - Minnesota State High School League Jeff Fink, SFHS Activities Director, presented a video released by the Minnesota State High School League, highlighting the Why We Play rollout. For coaches, sharing best practices and strategies on coaching the heart and mind of today’s athletes while intentionally educating students through purposebased coaching. The school implementation is charged with implementing the Why We Play program by creating action plans and establishing accountability to support and sustain the program. The shift in culture from a win-at-allcost mentality to a human development mindset and educating our students is at the core of the program. In the video, it was reported that 70 percent of students drop out of sports by the age of 13 in large part due to the pressure. There is data supporting the fact that students involved in athletics and/or activities do better in the classroom. Data also shows that 97 percent of student athletes do not play organized sports after they graduate from high school. So the purpose is not about professional or college sports for our students, but for them to enjoy the high school experience and learn something about themselves and from teammates and

of books can be found in my children’s rooms. We have many book shelves. Little ones have their shelves at floor level, so they can look at books independently. Patricia Polacco writes some of my favorite picture books. Her stories of her babushka enrich our lives. Louise Erdrich tells the Native American stories so well. As you enjoy your trips to the cabin, tuck an oldfashioned book into your bag and enjoy the day. I know we will be reading this summer.

coaches. The video and aspects of the Why We Play program will be shared with all high school coaches. Superintendent Troy Ferguson commented he would like to see students try many different sports and activities and encouraged everyone to keep that going in ISD 15. Consideration of visitors St. Francis High School teacher and coach Chris Lindquist addressed the School Board about the need to update buildings and facilities in ISD 15. He would like to know if there would be support from District administration and the School Board to explore the possibility of a voter-approved bond. Lindquist referenced the Strategic Plan and encouraged a collaborative effort take place in creating a plan of action and intention to address concerns. Cassie Calametti, track & field and cross country booster president, spoke in support of ISD 15 coaches, addressing the facility needs and pointing out that ISD 15 does not have the proper facilities to host a conference meet, which would be a future goal. According to Calametti, coaches should not have to worry about fundraisers to support coaching staff and meet equipment needs. Strategic plan update Members of the newlyformed implementation team are announced. They are: Kate Hermann, Bethany Stiles, Abe Gabor, Ryan Johnson, Kim Springer, Kayla Buzzell, Monte Spears, Troy Ferguson, Nancy Wallace and Tim Finn. The first meeting will be June 17. Continued Page 13

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School Board Highlights School Board vacancy appointment Discussion continued from the previous School Board meeting regarding the vacancy

created by the resignation of Betsy Roed. Current law allows for the appointment of a person to fill the vacancy. On July 1, the law will change and the District would be required to hold a special election, which could cost the District around $12,000. A resolution was approved 6-0 to fill the school board

vacancy by appointment. Scott Schwarz, who ran for the twoyear position on the ISD 15 School Board in the November 2013 election, was appointed. The term will expire the first Monday in January, 2017. Chairman Dave Roberts swore in Schwarz with the following oath of office: “I swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state and that I will discharge faithfully the duties of the office of School Board member

of Independent School District 15 to the best of my judgment and ability.” Superintendent contract Motion was made and approved (6-0) that the District enter into a Superintendent Contract with Troy D. Ferguson for the purpose of establishing the terms of employment as Superintendent of Schools for one year commencing on July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at a salary of $145,000.

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and have a chance to have people there for me.” We look forward to having Kaldahl continue her work with students at SFHS and help with the SFCDA mission. SFCDA cannot do all of these things without the amazing support from the community and volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a member of our board, please contact Michelle Anderson at info@drugserasedreams. org. Visit our website www.DrugsEraseDreams. org for more information about SFCDA and the golf tournament coming up.

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Children and families enjoyed a wonderful day outside at the Lifelong Learning Center during their Vehicle Day event, sponsored by the ISD 15 Early Childhood Advisory Council. Children were able to see, hear, touch and go inside a variety of different vehicles from the community, including emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, maintenance vehicles and many others. Jenny Dupre, ECFE Manager

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Community Education Contacts Nancy Wallace, Community Education Coordinator.............................................................. 763-753-7171 Adult Basic Education (GED).................................................................................................................. 763-753-7190 Melody Panek, Site Coordinator Adult Education & Services..................................................................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications Kathleen Miller, Program Supervisor............................................................................................. 763-753-7042 The Courier Newspaper............................................................................................................................ 763-753-7031 Kathleen Miller, Editor............................................................................................................................ 763-753-7042 Pat Johnson, Graphics............................................................................................................................ 763-753-7025 Deborah Thayer, Graphics.................................................................................................................... 763-753-7033 Janice Audette, Advertising................................................................................................................ 763-753-7032 Facility Scheduling Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor............................................................................ 763-213-1589 Early Childhood Family Education & Services............................................................................. 763-753-7170 Jennifer Dupre, Manager Kids Connection Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.......................................................... 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Cedar Creek Community School Site.................................................... 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Elementary School Site.......................................................... 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15........................................................................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Jenny Dupre, Manager Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor.................................................................................................. 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant................................................................................................................ 763-213-1588 Sandhill Center Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.......................................................... 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com The Sandhill Center is a division of Independent School District 15 Community Education. Its purpose is to provide arts and recreation opportunities for ISD 15 residents.

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Summer Kids Connection childcare offers a safe, nurturing atmosphere for children that brings summer fun to a whole new level. Flexible options for parents. Grades: Age 4 through completion of grade 5 Hours: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Location: St. Francis Elementary School Dates: June 3–September 1 (closed July 3) Summer Kids Connection provides a variety of learning activities and recreational experiences to fill each day. Fun weekly field trips and summer activities offered include: Good Times Park Stages Theatre Company Grand Slam Chuck E. Cheese McPete’s Lanes Wooddale Fun Zone Movie Elm Creek Park

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.

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Call ECFE at for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. Lifelong Learning Center • 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove • Online at www.isd15.org/ecfe Follow ISD 15 Early Childhood on Facebook to stay in the know and connect with other parents.

Summer Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool Place 15 offerings What is Early Family Childhood Education (ECFE)? 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 for the new Learn & Thrive brochure that will tell you about ECFE parent/child classes for the 2015-16 school year!

Early Childhood Family Education Parent/ Child Camp Birth to kindergarten and their parents Come enjoy a variety of activities with your child/ren this summer. Play with others, paint a picture or build a creation. There are many things to explore at ECFE. Parent discussion time will take place in the classroom. Course: EC5701 Dates: Tuesdays, July 7-21 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $36 for 3 week session, sliding fee available a division of ISD 15 Community Education

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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: Wednesday, July 8, 15 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: FREE No sibling care available. Try a preschool camp for your preschooler.

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Come with your young child for activities related to a weekly theme, meet other families and build relationships. No pre-registration necessary. It’s the perfect place to relax with your toddler or infant while your preschooler is in a preschool camp with us. Time: 9:15-11:30 a.m. Day: Thursday Dates: July 9: Water Fun July 16: A Rainbow of Colors July 23: Animals at the Zoo Fee: $4 per child; max $12 or three punches per family (limit of 4 children/adult)

Summer Preschool Place 15 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 class will include stories, music, art, literacy and math activities and time for playing with others. Sliding Fee scale is available. Time: 9:15-11:30 a.m. Fee: $39 for each 3-meeting session sliding fee available Ages: Children must be at least 3 years of age by 6/1/2015, not yet attending kindergarten

Fruit & Veggie Fun

Sort, match, describe and compare a variety of different fruits and vegetables. Some of them you may be familiar with; others you may never have heard of. Course: PP1111 Day: Tuesday Dates: July 7-21

Nature is Neat

Trees, dirt, bugs and birds. So many different things to see, touch, hear and smell in nature. We will get outside and experience the many things that nature has to offer. Course: PP1112 Day: Wednesday Dates: July 8-22

Painting Pazazz

Paint with a variety of different tools and with a variety of different materials in this class all about painting. Course: PP1113 Day: Thursday Dates: July 9-23

When I Grow Up

Children imagine all of the different things they could be when they grow up—a firefighter, a veterinarian, a construction worker, a dancer. Come experience a variety of jobs they may be thinking of as they grow. Course: PP1114 Day: Thursday Dates: July 9-23

Backyard Bugs

Get up close and personal with all of these flying and crawling creatures. What characteristics does a bug have and where are the best places to find them? Course: PP1115 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: July 7-9

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Little Cloud, Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See? and The Very Hungry Caterpillar are just a few of the wonderful books by Eric Carle. Come and enjoy a variety of stories and activities that he created. Course: PP1116 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: July 14-16

Help Me Write My Name

Writing begins so much sooner when a child puts a pencil to paper. Body awareness, letter skills and fine motor skills will be part of the focus of this class as the children work toward writing their name and other familiar letters and words. Course: PP1117 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: July 21-23

Looking for a Preschool? Preschool Place 15 is now taking registrations for the 2015-16 school year. Register NOW for classes! Classes are filling fast. Classes offered at the Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove • Programming takes place September through May • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available • One, two, three times per week • Two-hour to two-and-a-half-hour sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for two year-olds and very young three year-olds • Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income • Busing available for all full-year morning and afternoon classes The mission of Preschool Place 15 is to provide a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success and their parents can be partners in learning.

For more information on classes and to register, visit www.isd15.org or call 763-753-7170. The Courier | July 2015 | www.the-courier.org

We believe: • Children learn through active, hands-on involvement • Children’s learning is a cooperative effort by home, school and community • Children grow in self-awareness, knowledge and self-image through interactions with others • Children develop a positive attitude 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.

Community & Business St. Francis Area Women of Today members receive state honors Anna Williams St. Francis Area Women of Today

Anna Hartse of the St. Francis Area Women of Today (SFAWT) was honored with a Presidential Medallion at the annual Minnesota Women of Today (MNWT) convention held recently in Alexandria. The Presidential Medallion is designed to recognize a chapter president’s commitment to her local chapter. It exemplifies dedication and belief in the Women of Today creed that emphasizes service to the community, personal growth and friendship. State President Laura Gaylord personally selected Hartse for this award. Kathy Falkowski, also from SFAWT, was honored with the Presidential Medallion and a Silver Key for her service as a state delegate. The state delegate acts as a liaison between the local and state organization to keep members informed and enthusiastic. In addition to her

medallion, Falkowski was also recognized as a “Fired Up District Program Manager” for her work on the district level as a women’s wellness manager. Women’s wellness is an ongoing focus area of the MNWT and strives to provide and support women’s health education through traditional and holistic medical practices as well as maintaining balanced lifestyles. Highlights include promoting the March of Dimes, WalkAmerica and other health areas affecting women today. These women are excellent role models. The St. Francis Area chapter of the Minnesota Women of Today (www. mnwt.org) is a community service and leadership training organization. Membership is open to those 18 years of age and over. If you would like more information about the St. Francis Area Women of Today, please visit www.sfawt.org or contact Shonna Holland at sfawt@yahoo.com.

Anna Hartse of the St. Francis Area Women of Today is pictured with Minnesota Women of Today State President Laura Gaylord.

Kathy Falkowski of the St. Francis Area Women of Today received the Presidential Medallion from State President Laura Gaylord. Submitted Photos

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Introducing the 2015-16 East Bethel Royalty Candidates. The East Bethel Scholarship Program pageant will be held Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the East Bethel Ice Arena. For more details about the program, royalty and candidates, please visit www. EastBethelRoyalty.org. Front (L-R): East Bethel Little Miss Candidates Madison Burch, Kylie Montgomery, Elizabeth Raab, Cindy Jane Tembreull; back (L-R): Miss East Bethel and East Bethel Princess candidates Sarah Farrier, Karley Landwehr, Ariel Orr and Tori Larson. Kellie Hallstrom, East Bethel Scholarship Program

Anoka County WorkForce Center On-Site Hiring Events Martha Weaver Anoka County Public Information Manager

The Anoka County WorkForce Center (WFC) is focused on connecting our local businesses to qualified job-seekers. The Anoka County WFC recently started hosting On-Site Hiring Events, similar to a mini job fair, the first three Wednesday’s of each month,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. These events host up to eight employers who connect with potential candidates for current or future job openings. The events are held at the WFC in Blaine at 1201-89th Avenue, with easy access to the building and ample free parking. The Anoka County WFC promotes these events by displaying flyers, posting on MinnesotaWorks.net and mass emails through DEED’s Weekly Job Seeker Bulletin that is viewed across the metro region. These hiring events have proven to be successful in connecting employers to qualified candidates that can meet diverse hiring needs. Candidates and employers find it to be mutually beneficial! If you are interested in participating in an upcoming On-Site Hiring Event, please contact Amy Honer, Resource Center coordinator at the Anoka County Job Training Center, at 763-783-4808 or amy.honer@co.anoka.mn.us.

During the summer, schools are closed and so are school breakfasts and lunches. The North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf and Clothing Closet (NACE) helps fill the gap left when school closes by providing a bag of kid-friendly, easy to fix breakfasts, lunches and snacks during the summer months. One “summer bag” is provided for every two school-age children in a family in addition to the regular, monthly supplemental food program. In 2014, NACE distributed 407 “summer bags” to help families in need in north Anoka County and estimates that this summer the need will be similar. Distribution of summer bags began June 1 and will run through August 31. The bags of kid-friendly food may include: macaroni and cheese, soup, ramen noodles, pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned meals like ravioli or spaghetti and meatballs, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned vegetable, juice, hot dogs and snack items. You can help make sure no kid goes hungry this summer by purchasing items from the list above and donating them to NACE and by spreading the word to families about this opportunity for support. The NACE Foodshelf and Clothing Closet is located in East Bethel and is open four days a week to provide food, clothing and other resources to families in need in North Anoka county. Cities served include Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood, Oak Grove, St. Francis, northern Andover plus Stacy and Wyoming addresses in Anoka County. Please check out www.nacefoodshelf.org or call 763-434-7685 for additional information about hours, programs, donating and volunteering.

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Register Now! Registration brochures can be downloaded at www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us. Questions, please contact Betsy at 763-434-9570.

4th Annual Kids 1K! Bring your children to East Bethel Booster Park for a Kids 1K around the pond! The 1K is designed for children 12 and under. Each participant will receive a medal of participation.

Proceeds from the Booster Day 5K & 1K FUN Run/Walk will be donated to the Booster Day Committee for future Booster Day celebrations and Boy Scout Troop 733. Sponsors:

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On April 22, 2015 a letter was drafted and signed by 47 members of our [St. Francis High School] activities and athletic department. A short time later, this letter was submitted to members of our administrative cabinet and school board. Our coaches and advisers would very much like to see a collaborative effort between our activities department, our community and district leadership to increase funding and improve our facilities. It is our current understanding that Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) is operating without a voter-approved bond or levy referendum. We would like to know if the administrative team, the school board and the community would be willing to explore a voter-approved bond of significant proportions at our earliest opportunity, as our school buildings and facilities desperately need it. To remain relevant in 2015 and to make ISD 15 the district of choice for parents with school-aged children, it is time that we have a meaningful conversation regarding the infrastructure of our school district. Recently, ISD 15 has adopted a strategic plan, which lays the ground rules for any and all future initiatives and improvements. Let’s put this plan into action and make ISD 15 a district of excellence. Submitted by Chris Lindquist on behalf of the members of ISD 15 Athletics and Activities Department

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I Hate When That Happens

Randy Gerdin ASE certified technician

The first five minutes Recently I was honored to attend the graduation of my oldest son, Brad, as he graduated from the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, with a master in business administration. The keynote speaker was John Stumpf, chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo Bank, one of the largest banks in the country. Usually these types of graduation speeches are pretty dry, filled with accolades of the speaker; something to endure rather than gain from. However, this address was very interesting. Stumpf spoke of his childhood in a small town in central Minnesota, his graduation from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and his job at a bank in Minneapolis. He returned to school at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business and graduated 35 years ago with his MBA. It was a great story. He moved on to the challenges today’s graduates face. One statement I thought most interesting was (I am going from memory), “We are still in the first five minutes of a one year span as it relates to the advancement in technology.”

That blew me away. I think of how far we have come since we went to the moon in 1969 and look at the small, handheld computer I use daily—called a cell phone; Stumpf says we are still in the first five minutes. Crazy. We recently got a new factory level scanner with the software that will handle the newest Chrysler/Fiat products. We recently had it hooked up to a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We noted that this particular vehicle had 42 separate computers on-board, handling everything from engine controls to the back-up cameras to the seat belts. Each of these separate modules are all updatable or programmable; some convenience items can be programmed, such as how long headlights stay on after you exit the vehicle. Some of the software updates are released directly from the manufacturer to address a particular issue the vehicle may be having, some come from the manufacturer to enhance fuel economy or shift points of the transmission. In the car fixing world, these updates are referred to as “flashing the computer.” We recently flashed a vehicle because the check engine light was on with an oxygen sensor code.

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This vehicle cannot be fixed by replacing the sensor, computer or wiring and/or connections. The only way to remedy the condition was with a flash to the powertrain control module to alter its programming. My experience has shown over and over again that wellintentioned folks may try to fix their vehicle’s problems by having the code read somewhere and then replacing the part, only to find that their vehicle still has the same problem. I am not saying this happens every time; however, the newer and more complex a vehicle is, the greater likelihood is that things are not as they appear. That is the reason that professional shops need to spend the money on training, tools, equipment and software

to handle these complex problems. We recently had a vehicle in that the customer had been working on. The person had broken off a spark plug in the head of a modern engine. They brought it in, asking us to repair the damage done and to replace the spark plugs on that particular side of the engine. This customer had already purchased the spark plugs. Our policy is to use only the parts that we supply, for many reasons. In this case, we agreed to do what the customer asked. Everything went smoothly. The driver was happy to get the vehicle back and he went on his way. About a month later the vehicle returned with a misfire on one of the cylinders on which we had installed a

new spark plug. We tested the system and found that one of the customer-supplied spark plugs was defective. We installed a new spark plug and again this customer went on his way. The problem was not that he purchased an inferior brand of spark plug but, in my opinion, this particular brand of spark plug did not work well with this specific engine. If we had supplied the parts, we would not have chosen this brand of spark plug. We chalk this up to experience. All this leads back to the concept that we are only in the first five minutes of one technological year. Some may say that they hate when this happens. It ain’t stopping, so get on board or you may be left behind.

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Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11 For further information call 612-669-2326 or visit www.IsantiFireDistrict.org

Still the most fun you can have with your boots on! Live music each night! Advance Tickets

fun for all ages! Saturday, July 18

Bands Play 7:00-11:00 p.m.

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Saturday, August 15

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Adults $12 Friday, July 10 $6 Family night, bike giveaway for kids Children (4-12) 3 and under FREE Goat Tying 5:30 p.m. Advance sale ends on Mutton Bustin’ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 10:00 p.m. Rodeo 6:30 p.m. Dance afterwards to Advance tickets can be Maiden Dixie purchased online at www.isantifiredistrict.org Saturday, July 11 or at many local businesses. Goat Tying 5:30 p.m. There is an ATM onsite. Mutton Bustin’ 6:00 p.m. Rodeo 6:30 p.m. Dance afterwards to Sponsored by Killer Hayseeds

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Isanti Library book sale Gerald Golden Friends of Isanti Area Library

The Friends of Isanti Area Library collect books yearround for future book sales. Book and DVD donations

are always welcome and are collected at the SOS Classroom located at 110 NW 2nd Avenue in Isanti. We especially need children’s books, westerns and large print items (please no encyclopedias, textbooks, or Reader’s Digest condensed books). You may contact Susi at 763-444-4585 to arrange for a drop off. Funds raised by the Friends

are used to encourage literacy in the community and promote the Isanti Outreach Library located in the Isanti City Hall. The Outreach Library is open every Wednesday from noon until 4:00 p.m. Volunteers make our events possible and each one is appreciated immensely. If you would like to be involved in our fun and worthwhile

projects, contact Susi@ IsantiLibrary.org or 763-444-4585. Please join us at our Friends of the Isanti Area Library meeting on the third Monday of every month, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Guests, as well as new

members, are always welcome. Please call for more information or check our website at www. IsantiLibrary.org. Look for our float with this year’s theme, “Read to the Rhythm,” in the Isanti Jubilee parade on July 9.

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The Friends of Isanti Area Library are looking for donations for their book sales to help raise funds for the Isanti Area Library. Submitted Photo

763.427.4070 Huge Fireworks display Wednesday, July 22 with BOB FM 106.1 at dusk.

Grandstand Bandshell Motocross

Tuesday, July 21 Practice starts at 6:00 pm, race to follow. Featuring high-flying, fast paced dirt bike and ATV racing!

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Tuesday, July 21

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Wednesday, July 22 7:00-11:00 pm

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Thursday, July 23

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Friday, July 24

Skitzo Fonik Saturday, July 25

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Sherwin Linton Great Frontier Bull Riding Wednesday, July 22

Sunday, July 26

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Talent Contest 7:00 pm

Mutton Bustin’

Wednesday, July 22 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.

NTPA Tractor Pull

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

The Garden Tracey Blake Acoustic Duo

2015 NTPA Regional National Thursday, July 23 6:30 pm Friday, July 24 6:30 pm Miller Lite Showdown Truck & Tractor Pull

Tuesday, July 21

ATV Big Air Tour

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Saturday, July 25 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm A world class event featuring professional ATV, motorcycle and bicycle riders in one BIG AIR show!

Demolition Derby

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MORE FUN! The Mitchell Marionettes Puppet Spectacular! Petting Zoo • Diaper Derby Big Wheel contest Kid’s coloring and the Mural Dani the Cow Senior Citizen Programs

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are available at the Anoka County Fairgrounds Office 3200 St. Francis Blvd., Anoka and Holiday Station Stores at: • 460 West Main Street, Anoka • 10909 Radisson Road NE, Blaine • 202 101st Avenue NW (off of Foley and Hwy 10), Coon Rapids • 14350 Xkimo Street, Ramsey • 14075 Ramsey Boulevard, Ramsey Info? Visit www.AnokaCountyFair.com

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For families who would like to access the Caring Closet this summer, contact Karen Tommerdahl in the main office of St. Francis Middle School at 763-213-8504. Please call ahead to make an appointment. Although the Caring Closet will not be replenished until next fall, there are still plenty of items such as food, gently used clothing, school supplies and hygiene products. Any family is welcome to take anything they can use.

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Many food vendors, Friday and Saturday night tractor pulls, golf cart rentals available, visit www.nowthenthreshing.com for more information. Consignment auction is Saturday, August 22, 10:00 a.m. Bringing the past to the present! The Courier | July 2015 | www.the-courier.org

Congratulations graduates Melody Panek Adult Basic Education Coordinator

The Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) Adult Basic Education (ABE) graduation ceremony was held June 11 in the Anoka High School Pictured are graduate Phenwadee Moore (center), ISD 15 Adult Basic Education staff Ker Vang Lor (left) and Becky Vevle. Congratulations! Submitted Photo

Anoka County Free Dollars Into Sense Class Julie Blomquist University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County

The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County will present a free Dollars into Sense class on Thursdays: July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Avenue in Blaine. Class will cover tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit and where to get additional help/resources. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class.

auditorium to celebrate the accomplishments of several GED and adult diploma students. It was a thrill to watch our students walk across the auditorium stage to receive their GED or diploma in order to fulfill their dream of graduating from high school. Each student worked hard to

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Wednesday, July 22 Motocross Races Thursday, July 23 Night of Destruction Friday, July 24 Tractor Pull Saturday, July 25 Demolition Derby

achieve their educational goal and some will continue to pursue academics by enrolling in college or technical school. The staff and volunteers at ISD 15 ABE are proud of each and every one of our graduating students and wish them success in their future endeavors.

Wednesday, July 22 7:00 p.m. Merkey Waters Band Thursday, July 23 7:00 pm Music by Mystery Mountain Boys Friday, July 24 8:00 pm Music by Dirt Road Dixie

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Saturday, July 25 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Music by Six to Midnight

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Sunday, July 26 12:30 pm Music by Neighberz Band 3:00 pm Isanti County Fair Talent Contest th 138 Annual

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Gate Admission

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Highlights

The Magic Village • Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo and Pony Rides • “Bumblebee” The Strolling Transformer Historic Woodworking Demonstrations • Early American Pottery Demonstrations • Balloon Artist • Horse Shows Free Trolly Rides • Talent Show • 4-H Activities • Food & Drinks • Carnival w/Daily Ride Specials & Armband Days!

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St. Francis Pioneer Days Highlights Thank you

Pioneer Days photo contest winners

On behalf of the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors and participants who made the 2015 St. Francis Pioneer Days a great success and fun celebration June 5-7.

Pioneer Days parade winners The weather was perfect for a parade and the route was lined with onlookers. Volunteer judges ranked parade entries in the following three categories: Community Service Group 1. St. Francis High School Dance Team/Football Team 2. St. Francis Fire & Rescue 3. Grand Marshal Barb Held Royalty 1. New Brighton Stockyard Days 2. Coon Rapids Junior Royalty 3. Miss St. Francis Candidate Brittany Coop Local Business 1. Opp Family Chiropractic 2. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District 3. A to Z Services

Congratulations to the following amateur photographers and their award winning photographs: Richard Whipps in the animal category, Diane Pederson in the people category and Karen Tommerdahl in the scenic category. Each photographer received $100. The Pioneer Days photo contest was sponsored by Advanced Automotive, Inc. and Coldwell Banker Burnet, Amy Lazere. The New Brighton Stockyard Days float won first place in the royalty category during the St. Francis Pioneer Days parade. The Courier

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Saturday, September 12

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9:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk for all ages Saturday, 7:00 p.m. see website for registration information Noon-9:00 p.m. Raffles, games, food, bingo, BBQ Rib Fest Contest Saturday, 6:00 p.m. (new start time) silent auction and a lot more fun No fee 1:00 p.m. Remembering the King ATM onsite featuring Steve & Tommy Marcio 3:30 p.m. Touch of Magic & balloon sculptures 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. BBQ Rib Fest Contest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ribs for sale at 6:15 p.m. until gone 7:00-11:00 p.m. Shane Martin Band Performing at WE Fest 2015 August 6-8 19921 Nightingale Street 9:15 p.m. Fireworks

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Mass Raffles, games, food, silent auction and more Classic Car Show 5th Annual Quilt Auction View quilts on the church website prior to CountryFest 3:00 p.m. Silent auction closes 4:00 p.m. Raffle drawing

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Medallion hunt winner

Madison Coder, 3year-old daughter of Pastor Kevin Coder, of St. Francis United Methodist Church, feeding a baby goat at the Tommy’s Zoo and Stables during Pioneer Days. The Courier

(Left) Congratulations to the Pioneer Days Medallion Hunt winner (back row) Jack and mother Jenny DeBuhr from St. Francis, who found the medallion in the Rum River North County Park on June 5. The prize package was donated by area businesses with an estimated valued of $350. Submitted Photo

Bed race winners The team that took first place in the Pioneer Days St. Francis Lion’s Bed Race was named Third Place. Team members (pictured below) with their trophy are (L-R) Dennis Vlasyuk, Josh McNeil, Matthew McNeil, Ted Gehring, St. Francis Middle School teacher, Adrianna Gehring and Will Aguirre. Quotes from the day included: Dennis - “I thought we were going to lose because the other team was humongous!” Ted - “Anna was our secret weapon, she finished her root beer in record time.” Will - “We were going so fast I thought I was going to fall off the handles.” Josh - “I thought we were going to lose until one of the other team’s racers fell behind.”

Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program The Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program is happy to announce the 2015-16 ambassadors, Little Miss Haley Mau (left), Miss Brittany Coop (center) and Little Miss Alyssa Kamman (right). The ambassadors would like to thank their sponsors and the community for their support.

The St. Francis Pioneer Days celebration was presented by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the Chamber, visit www.stfrancischamber.org.

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Financial Focus

Blake Cheeley Edward Jones Financial Advisor

What are your excuses for not investing? We all make excuses. Most of the time, they’re pretty harmless. But you could be hurting yourself if you make excuses for not taking action in some areas—and one of those areas is investing. Not investing, or not investing enough, can have serious consequences. In fact, a lot of people are poorly prepared financially for retirement. Consider

these figures from the Federal Reserve: The median retirement account value for individuals between 35 and 44 is just $42,700; for people 55 to 64, the corresponding figure is $103,000. These figures are frighteningly low, especially when retirement can easily last two or three decades. In short, you need to invest. So, what’s stopping you? Here are some common excuses:

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Greetings From The Capitol

Tom Hackbarth State rep. District 31B

New state budget is in place The Legislature conducted a brief special session June 12— and spilling into the next day— to re-pass bills Governor Mark Dayton vetoed after the regular session ended in May. This time, the Governor enacted the Legislature’s revised K-12 education, agriculture/ environment and jobs/economic development packages, putting a complete budget in place for the 2016-17 biennium. Here are the highlights of what passed during the special session, including the three revamped budget bills, a capital investment bill and a bill to appropriate revenue generated by the Legacy Amendment voters approved in 2008. K-12 Education } $525 million in additional education funding, two percent increase in each 2016 and 2017 } Increases biennial per pupil funding for every student in every school district across the state by an average of $388 } $95 million to prioritize early learners with funding for pre-k scholarships and school readiness aid

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} Fewer mandated tests Ag/Environment } $23 million to state agencies in order to combat the avian influenza outbreak that has devastated Minnesota turkey flocks and prevent future outbreaks } Increasing funding for Soil and Water Conservation Districts } Providing reforms to the Wetland Conservation Act, which were developed over the past year } Approving an initiative that builds on the successful example of counties and landowners that have used a voluntary and locally based process to install buffers to enhance water and soil protection } Repealing the current ‘Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Trailer Sticker/Decal’ law and replacing it with a requirement that the boat owner sign an affirmation stating they will abide by AIS laws Jobs/Economic Development } $10.6 million in broadband grants

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} $5 million for propane prepurchase } $4 million for workforce housing in Greater Minnesota } $2.12 million for STEM internships } $1.8 million for job training grants } Requires legislative review of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan by March 15, 2016 } Cuts ratepayer-funded handouts to special solar power interests (net metering) } Special unemployment assistance for farm workers impacted by avian flu outbreak and steelworkers impacted by Iron Range layoffs Capital Investment } $180 million total } $27 million for two facilities that will help Minnesota deal with avian flu and other emerging animal diseases } $33 million for State Capitol renovations } $19 million for the Lewis and Clark Rural Water Project that will help deliver clean water to residents in the southwest corner of the state

} $10 million for wastewater infrastructure } $32 million for transportation needs } $23 million for flood prevention and disaster relief Legacy } $540 million total } Clean Water Fund - $228.3 million } Outdoor Heritage Fund $97.8 million

} Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund - $124.8 million } Parks and Trails Fund - $89.4 million It disappoints me tax cuts the House proposed that were blocked, especially one that would have helped seniors by stopping the state’s practice of taxing Social Security income. That could be a top priority in 2016, along with long-term transportation plans.

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Question With all the recent rains and storms, my dog is horrified of the thunder and lightning. Do you have any suggestions on how to calm him and keep him comfortable? Answer Fear of thunder, lightning and other loud noises, such as gunshots and firecrackers, is a common problem with dogs and unfortunately those who are fearful usually worsen with age. There are a number of options to try to help your dog deal with the noise. The first is desensitization and counter conditioning. Desensitizing is timeconsuming but can pay off by decreasing or even eliminating the noise phobia altogether. The goal is to slowly accustom the dog to the noise while at the same time teach them an alternative activity. It is also helpful to provide a den-like location for the dog, such as a dog crate with soft bedding and a blanket or towel covering the sides or even a bathtub, to give him a secluded area. A small darkened room with white noise in the background (radio, TV, dehumidifier or white noise machine) may help as well. Your veterinarian can help you through desensitizing and counter conditioning techniques or refer you to a veterinary behavior specialist. Other possibilities that help: a DAP (dog-appeasing pheromone) diffuser or collar, such as Adaptil or Comfort Zone. These products emit an odor not detectable by humans but readily detectable by dogs that exerts a calming influence. A recent suggestion by a colleague is a product called Simply Organic Peppermint Flavor. Certified organic peppermint oil, which contains peppermint oil and sunflower oil, can be rubbed on the dog’s footpads. Do not use peppermint extract as it contains alcohol. Do not use peppermint essential oil as it is too concentrated and can be toxic or cause skin irritation. Rescue Remedy is a product that contains floral extracts that helps to calm dogs. The last suggestion that doesn’t involve the use of medication is the Thundershirt which is designed to calm the dog’s anxiety similar to swaddling a baby. Search online for sources for purchase of these products. Medications that may help calm your dog include diphenhydramine (Benadryl), fluoxetine (Prozac), alprazolam (Xanax), trazodone, lorazepam (Adavan) and clomipramine. Of these, only diphenhydramine is available over the counter. Consult with your veterinarian if your dog’s noise phobia doesn’t respond to the suggestions that don’t use medication. Don’t give up; you may have to try more than one approach or even all of them before finding a solution that works for your dog.

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Anoka Technical College celebrates success at commencement ceremony Fia Prpic Anoka Ramsey Community College/ Anoka Technical College

Anoka Technical College celebrated the achievements of 297 students who earned their degrees at a commencement ceremony held at partner school Anoka-Ramsey Community College on May 13. College President Kent Hanson referenced a Bruce Springsteen song when recounting his own journey.

“Make every day a glory day. You can achieve anything that you want as long as you believe in yourselves,” said Hanson. “Be positive and enthusiastic every day, no matter what you are doing. Positive energy and enthusiasm attracts more positive energy and things to be enthusiastic about, thus creating your reality.” For more information about programs at Anoka Technical College, visit AnokaTech.edu

Graduates of Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids campus, pause for a class photo after receiving their college diplomas during the 2015 commencement ceremony May 15. Both campuses at Anoka-Ramsey Community College finished the academic year by sending students off to their next ventures. Both the Cambridge campus and the Coon Rapids campus hosted graduation ceremonies and the Coon Rapids campus hosted a nursing pinning ceremony. Fia Prpic, Anoka Ramsey Community College/Anoka Technical College

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City of St. Francis 2014 Drinking Water Report The City of St. Francis is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2014. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. Source of Water The City of St. Francis provides drinking water to its residents from a groundwater source: three wells ranging from 229 to 417 feet deep, that draw water from the Mt. Simon and Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifers. The Minnesota Department of Health has made a determination as to how vulnerable our systems’ source(s) of water may be to future contamination incidents. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at www. health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/ swp/swa. Call 1-763-233-5200 if you have questions about the City of St. Francis drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water. Results of Monitoring No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking water standards. However, some contaminants were detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year. (Some contaminants are sampled less frequently than once a year; as a result, not all contaminants were sampled for in 2014. If any of these contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the date that the detection occurred.) Key to abbreviations MCLG—Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MCL—Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MRDL—Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. MRDLG—Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. AL—Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow. The Courier | July 2015 | www.the-courier.org

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Fluoride (ppm)

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State of Minnesota requires all municipal water systems to add fluoride to the drinking water to promote strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)

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By-product of drinking water disinfection.

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N/A

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Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

N/A

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By-product of drinking water disinfection.

Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) TTHM (Total trihalomethanes) (ppb)

*This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results from the previous year. Contaminant (units) Chlorine (ppm)

MRDLG 4

MRDL 4

****Highest and Lowest Monthly Average. Contaminant (units) Copper (ppm) Lead (ppb)

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Typical Source of Contaminant Water additive used to control microbes.

*****Highest Quarterly Average.

MCLG

90% Level

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0 out of 20

Typical Source of Contaminant Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of St. Francis is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two (2) minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Monitoring may have been done for additional contaminants that do not have MCLs established for them and are not required to be monitored under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Results may be available by calling 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 during normal business hours. 90th Percentile Level—This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels. (For example, in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level is determined by disregarding the highest result, which represents 10 percent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only five (5) samples are taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine the 90th percentile level. ppm—Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/l). ppb—Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter (μg/l). nd—No Detection. N/A—Not Applicable (does not apply). Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturallyoccurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by

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Sports & Outdoors St. Francis High School track & field season finishes at state tournament meet Andy Forbort SFHS Head Track & Field Coach

The top two finishers in each track & field event along with anyone meeting the state qualifying standard advance to the state meet. This year’s state meet was held at Hamline University in St. Paul. On June 5, St. Francis High School (SFHS) sophomore Amanda Anderson finished third and earned all-state honors for the second consecutive year at the state track & field meet. Her distance in the discus throw was 136'7". Senior Bailey DeMar placed 17th in the long jump with a distance of 16'10½". The girls 4x200M relay

The St. Francis High School Saints ended the track & field season on a high note at the state meet. On June 6, the boys 4x400M relay team earned an eighth place finish and all-state honors. Congratulations to team members (L-R) Tyler Pallum, Genuine Matthews, Max Meyers and Lucas Carroll. Photo by Alan Angell

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team (Bailey DeMar, Hannah McCann, Hannah Solberg, Taylor Karasch), placed 16th with a time of 1:47.41 The girls 4x100M relay team (Bailey DeMar, Taylor Karasch, Emma Street, Hannah McCann) finished 13th with a time of 49.97. The boys 4x400M relay team (Lucas Carroll, Max Meyers, Genuine Matthews, Tyler Pallum) finished 8th with a time of 3:23.81 and qualified for the state finals (top nine qualify). The Saints ended the season and state meet on a high note. On June 6, the boys 4x400M relay team earned an eighth place finish and all-state honors. Congratulations to team members Lucas Carroll, Max Meyers, Genuine Matthews and Tyler Pallum. Earlier in the season, the Saints traveled to Princeton for the finals of the Section 7AA meet. Despite not having a large number of athletes qualify for finals in the individual running events, the Saints girls team finished in third place overall while the boys finished sixth. The Forest Lake girls and North Branch boys won the Section team titles with the Andover girls and North Branch boys finishing second. Throwers Coach Mark Hanson was selected as the Section 7AA Assistant Coach of the Year. Congratulations to Coach Hanson and the Saints throwers. Following are the results for the SFHS Saints from the Section 7AA meet; place winners but not advancing to the state meet: 100M: Genuine Matthews, 5th 200M: Matthews, 5th

200M: Taylor Karasch, 8th 400M: Tyler Pallum, 3rd 400M: Lucas Carroll, 6th Triple Jump: Bailey DeMar, 4th Shot Put: Natalie St. Marie, 4th Shot Put: Amanda Anderson, 8th Shot Put: Levi Ross, 4th Discus: Bekah Wyatt, 8th Long Jump: Tommy Schwieger, 6th High Jump: Eli Hylen, 3rd 4x200M Relay (boys): Max Greene, Nate Sanford, Lucas Carroll, Tyler Pallum, 4th

Amanda Anderson, sophomore at St. Francis High School, finished 3rd and earned all-state honors at the state track & field meet June 5. Photo by Alan Angell

St. Francis High School senior Bailey DeMar placed 17th in the long jump at the state track & field meet June 5. Photo by Alan Angell

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St. Francis High School baseball has an impressive season Brian Julson SFHS Varsity Baseball Coach

The St. Francis High School (SFHS) baseball program accomplished many notable highlights during the 2015 season. Among them, the varsity team finished 12-1 in the Mississippi 8 (M-8) conference to claim backto-back M-8 conference championships. This marks the first time since 1980 that SFHS won consecutive championships in baseball; twelve conference wins in a single season is the most in the school’s history. The varsity Saints went 4-2 in non-conference play and 4-2 in the playoffs to finish with an overall record of 20-5; twenty wins in one season is the second most in school history. Of the Saints’ five losses in 2015, three were by one run and three were to state tournament teams. For the last two seasons combined, the varsity Saints have an overall record of 39-9 and 23-3 in conference games—both are school records. In addition to the varsity’s 20-5 record, the varsity/junior varsity finished a combined 12-14, while the C-squad team was 9-14-3. This gave the entire SFHS baseball program a combined record of 41-33-3. In addition to their impressive accomplishments on the field, the 2015 Saints applied their hard-working efforts and positive attitudes to win in the classroom as well. The Saints earned a conference gold team academic award with a team GPA of 3.61, the highest in the M-8 conference. The Saints began the 2015 season with seven straight wins before suffering their only loss in the M-8 conference, a 1-2 loss to St. Michael-Albertville. After dropping two of their next four games, the Saints finished the regular season with a 7-0 run, capped by a doubleheader sweep of Princeton to win the M-8 conference title. On the basis of their 16-3 mark at that point, the Saints received the number one seed in the always tough 7AAA section. In playoffs, after a first round bye, the Saints defeated Princeton and Chisago Lakes before losing to Anoka, 4-5. The Saints bounced back to defeat Forest Lake, 5-2, to place themselves in the championship round, facing Anoka again. Needing to win two games without a second loss to advance to the state tournament, the Saints defeated the Tornadoes 3-2

in the first game. However, Anoka prevailed 2-0 in the second game, sending Anoka to the state tournament. Besides the team’s excellent win-loss record, the Saints had these statistical record-setting performances: Sophomore pitcher James Green was 8-0, most season wins without a loss in school history eclipsing the 7-0 record set by Alex Bauermeister in 2014. Senior pitcher Josh Niemeyer also had eight wins (8-2 total); Niemeyer and Green are now ranked third all-time for wins in a single season. Niemeyer’s 16 career wins (16-6 overall) and 141.2 innings pitched are fourth best alltime in those categories. His 133 career strikeouts ties him for fifth all-time and his 1.63 earned run average (ERA) for his career ranks third all-time. The team also set an all-time record for being hit-by-pitches (HBP) with 37 free passes surpassing the previous record of 27 HBP. Additional awards and accomplishments for the 2015 Varsity Saints include: Most valuable player: Shane Benson Most improved player: Hunter Trautman Offensive player of the year: David Jorgensen SFHS defensive player of the year and M-8 Conference defensive player of the year: Shane Benson SFHS pitcher of the year and M-8 Conference pitcher of the year: Josh Niemeyer Coaches’ award: Jordan Olson Senior award: Andrew Fritz M-8 All-conference: Shane Benson, David Jorgensen, Josh Niemeyer, James Green, Jordan Olson M-8 All-conference honorable mention: Andrew Bode, Max Spitzer, Hunter Trautman All-section season team: Shane Benson, David Jorgensen, James Green, Josh Niemeyer All-section tournament team: David Jorgensen, James Green,

The St. Francis High School Saints varsity baseball team earned the number one seed in the always tough 7AAA section. In playoffs, after a first round bye, the Saints defeated Princeton and Chisago Lakes before losing to Anoka, 4-5. The Saints bounced back, defeating Forest Lake and advanced to the championship round, facing Anoka again. Needing two wins to advance to the state tournament, the Saints defeated the Tornadoes 3-2 in the first game but lost 2-0 in the second game, sending Anoka to Submitted photo the state tournament. Josh Niemeyer 2015 Captains: Shane Benson, Josh Niemeyer and Ben Servais Team Leaders for the 2016 Season: James Green, Jordan Olson, Max Spitzer and Hunter Trautman Team M-8 conference GOLD academic award (team GPA of 3.61) Individual M-8 academic all-conference awards @ 3.7+ GPA: Shane Benson, Andrew Bode, James Green, Matt Heagerty, Josh Niemeyer, Max Spitzer; @ 4.0 GPA: Andrew Fritz, Zac Lachinski M-8 Conference Champions 10th Grade/Junior Varsity Awards MVP: Trevor Weidt Coaches’ Award: David Kost Most improved player: Austin Spindler 9th Grade/C-Squad Awards Co-MVP: Mac McKinney and Jake Rousu Coaches’ Award: Jaren Ingberg Most improved player: Eli Servais The SFHS Saints Baseball Program extends a special thanks to our booster group, the HomeRun Club (HRC) and its board of directors for their support, which contributes to the high

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quality of our program on and off the field. Board members are: Kevin Bertels, HRC President, Lon Miles, HRC Vice-President, Amy Jorgenson, HRC Treasurer, Joan Fritz, HRC Secretary and Michelle Lauseng, Volunteer Coordinator. Another reason the SFHS baseball program has been able to maintain its reputation for competitiveness and sportsmanship has been the dedication of the volunteers of our local youth program, the St. Francis Youth Baseball Association (SFYBA). SFYBA is committed to providing an opportunity for youngsters 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 put the interest of the kids 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, fundraising coordinators and many other jobs without titles. If you are interested in getting involved and helping, please visit http://sfbaseball.wix. com/fightingsaints for the varsity program or http:// www.stfrancisbaseball.org/ for the youth program. Finally, the players and coaches extend a special thanks to this community for your support this year and in the past. We look forward to continuing to represent the community well.

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Girls golf season wraps up a successful season Brent Swaggert SFHS Girls Golf Coach

It was another successful and exciting season for the St. Francis High School girls golf program. The junior varsity squad finished first or second in every competition and ended the season tied for first place in the Mississippi 8 Conference. Tournaments were held at Chisago Lakes Golf Club and Wild Marsh Golf Course. The junior varsity team was lead by junior Shelby Larson, sophomore Ryan Wolfe and 8th graders Sophie Ridout and Brielle Arzdorf. This group is looking to return next season to defend their conference title. The varsity program had an outstanding season as well. Some of the season highlights included winning the 19-team Monticello Invite with a school record score of 348 and finishing in first place at the 12-team Cambridge-Isanti Invite at Purplehawk Golf Club. The team finished conference play in third place and was led throughout the season by a group of all-conference performers in senior Alex Hillesheim and juniors Kalley Wagner, Maddie Weinman and Megan Grandstrand. Eighth graders Rileigh Vojta earned all-conference honorable mention honors and looks to be a leading conference contender next season. For the first time in school history, the varsity team advanced to Day 2 of the Section 7AAA tournament that was held at Grand National Golf Club in Hinckley. Wagner led the Saints by earning a one-hole playoff after her second round and qualified for the state tournament at Bunker Hills Golf Club, which will be played the second week in June. She was the first junior in school history to qualify for the tournament and only the third girl in school history to compete at that level. Congratulations on a great season and with 17 of the 19 participants returning to next year’s team. There is excitement and hope for a chance at a championship caliber season!

The St. Francis High School girls varsity golf team after qualifying for Day 2 at the Section 7AAA tournament. (L-R) Assistant Coach Al Schlomann, Rileigh Vojta, Kalley Wagner, Alex Hillesheim, Megan Grandstrand, Maddie Weinman, Sophia Zebro and Head Coach Brent Swaggert. Submitted Photo

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St. Francis High School (SFHS) Athletics will hold two fall sports roundups this year. The first will be for football only on Monday, August 3. The second is for all other fall sports on Wednesday, August 5. Both will start at 6:30 p.m. in the SFHS Performing Arts Center. All fall athletes and their parents are invited to attend to meet with coaching staff and register for fall sports. These sports include: boys and girls cross country, football, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis and volleyball. Football practice starts Monday, August 10 and all other fall sports practices begin Monday, August 17. All athletes must be registered before they can practice. Again this year, registration is online. Information will be posted on the athletics website at www.GoStFrancisSaints.com. Remember, student-athletes are required to have a sports physical every three years. To check the date of your student’s last physical or for any other questions, please call the SFHS Activities Office at 763-213-1508.

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Summer—a time when children are outside and learning about nature through personal experience. Ecology Adventures for Early Learners, a new summer reading program at the UMN Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, builds on and feeds this natural curiosity. A collaboration with the UMN Cedar Creek and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, each of the four Ecology Adventures events include a story time and hands-on activity designed to stimulate children’s innate sense of wonder and investigation, presented in a place that is nearly the children’s’ own backyards! Jan Welsh, Project WILD Program Coordinator, leads each day’s activities with support from Cedar Creek staff. Ecology Adventures is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 8. The time is 9:00-10:00 a.m. and the location is at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in the Lindeman Research and Discovery Center. Parents are respectfully asked to experience

4-H offers summer camps for kids! Lindsay Anderson Interim 4-H Program Coordinator

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. 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 activities. Day Camps June 30 & July 2 Cost: $15 Anoka County 4-H members, $20 non-members Campers who have completed grades K-5 join us for a day long “burst” of camping fun! Overnight Camps June 30-July 1 (for campers who have completed grades 1-6) Cost: $60 Anoka County 4-H members, $70 non-members This one-night overnight camping opportunity is perfect for the first time camper. Registrations are now being accepted! Visit our website at 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. 4-H Camp Salie is located at 22342 Martin Lake Road NE in Wyoming. The Courier | July 2015 | www.the-courier.org

the activities with their children. Due to safety concerns, children without chaperones are not permitted to remain. This program is free of charge and all families are invited!

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Nature Adventures for Early Learners at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve Mammals & Tracks July 7 There are many kids of mammals that call Cedar Creek home. We’ll explore their habitats on a scavenger hunt and then make our own critter tracks to take home. Seed Need August 4 Children explore seeds as food for people and animals and learn how animals spread seeds. Scientist for A Day! August 18 Use science tools to explore questions about the natural areas around Cedar Creek. Learn how scientists use tools and information to learn more about our wonderful Earth. Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is located at 2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE in East Bethel, Minnesota 55005-9718. For more information contact Mary Spivey, CCESR Education and Outreach Coordinator at 612-301-2602 or via email at spive007@umn.edu.

It’s hard to get kids to wear helmets when bike riding, skating or playing some sports. But if they crash or fall, the gear may protect them from head injuries. Different helmets are designed for different activities and wearing the right kind is important. A helmet must fit properly for good protection and some, such as bike helmets, should be replaced after just one impact. Find information on which helmet is right for which activity to make sure your kids are outfitted correctly for their pursuits. And for extra help for bicyclists, see this video on fitting a bike helmet and the tips on this bicycle safety page. Resources: www.cpsc.gov/en/SafetyEducation/Safety-Guides/SportsFitness-and-Recreation/Bicycles/WhichHelmet-for-Which-Activity/ www.youtube.com/ watch?v=kwBl7icfQek www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles

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North Metro Soccer Association

Fall 2015 Competitive Soccer Registration Online Registration • July 28 through August 4 Go to northmetrosoccer.org click Registration. Ages: U9-U14 Player age is determined as of August 1, 2015. • Fall 2015 teams will be formed from player identification which will be held July 24-29. Registration information will be available on the NMSA website by July with instructions on how to register for Fall teams. • The competitive registration fee does not include the cost of the uniform. Players who do not currently have a Spring 2015 competitive uniform must purchase one.

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High school trap team with impressive finish at state championship

St. Francis High School trap club varsity squad competed in the Clay Target League conference championship in Alexandria June 12. Pictured (L-R): Jeremy Puff, Nick Kauppi, Sara Lokke, Erin Lokke and Hunter Roeder. Submitted photo The St. Francis High School (SFHS) trap team took third place out of 30 teams the weekend of June 12 at the Clay Target League’s championship in Alexandria. The activity, offered through the Independent School District 15 Community Education Department, has seen recent growth statewide. Four teams in Class 4A advanced to the state tournament to be held June 20 at the Minneapolis Gun Club in Prior Lake: St. Francis along with Big Lake, Hibbing and Waconia. At the conference championship, the team placed second in Class 4A, with Hunter Roeder tieing for fourth overall high gun out of 933 shooters, with a score of 97/100 and fifth in the conference for Season Average Male. Erin Lokke placed second for High Gun Female with a score of 96/100 and second for Season Average Female. Both the SFHS Trap and Skeet Clubs will participate in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target Tournament June 20. Trap shooters stand 16 feet behind the structure from which the targets are randomly thrown into the air within an arc of no less than 17 degrees and no more than 27 degrees either side of the center of the structure known as the trap house. Athletes, one by one, activate the machine that throws the clay targets with their voice. The activity is all-inclusive and participants may be male or female or physically challenged. All participants are required to obtain a state Firearm Safety Training Certificate. Call the Community Education office at 763-213-1640 for more information about this activity.

St. Francis High School students that earned trophies at the 4A conference tournament June 12 (L-R): Sara Lokke, Keegan Sonnenfeld (captain), Hunter Roeder (captain) and Erin Lokke (captain). Submitted photo

Protect the environment with safe boating Recreational boating reaches its peak when the weather warms up and people take to waterways in droves. Spending a day on the water enjoying the scenery or trying your luck at fishing are popular pastimes. Following proper boating practices and etiquette can protect everyone onboard. Although ensuring passenger safety should be a priority, safeguarding against environmental impacts while boating also should be a concern. Marinas and various marine areas can become contaminated with pollutants generated from boating activities. Boat cleaning, fueling and marine head discharge are just a few of the pollutants that can find their ways into the water. Although there are regulations in place to protect marine life and ecosystems, these rules aren’t always adhered to. Recreational boaters can do their part to keep rivers and lakes pristine by adhering to the following tips: reduce engine exhaust; keep trash on the vessel; keep boats in proper working order; use pump-out stations; respect marine ecosystems. Safe boating involves following the rules of the water and also keeping marine environments clean and protected. Source: Metro Creative Graphics Editorial

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Ages: U6-U12 Cost: Early registration June 22 through July 11 = $90 July 12 through July 18 = $115 • Rec Playing Nights: Player age is determined as of August 1, 2015. Under 6 Tuesday Under 8 Boys Monday/Girls Thursday Rec Extra will include 6 Fridays Under 10 Boys Monday/Girls Tuesday Under 12 Boys Thursday/Girls Thursday Games played on Saturdays for all ages. • Practices start the week of August 24 and games begin Saturday, August 29. Season ends Saturday, October 10 with the Fall Jamboree. Team T-shirt and socks are provided. • Mini Metros (ages 3-4) will also be offered. See website for details. • Volunteer for positive youth development through soccer by checking the volunteer box during registration. 32

Core 81 of St. Francis Middle School celebrated the last day of school at Lion’s Park in St. Francis with a deejay, sub sandwiches and ice cream on June 1. Activities included a gunny sack race, hula hoop competition and a trivia contest. Students won coupons from local businesses. Jessica Rowles, SFMS Community Relations Coordinator

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Meetings, Benefits & Events A Walk in the Garden educational series Lynne Hagen Master Gardener Program Coordinator

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The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is sponsoring A Walk in the Garden educational series of gardening classes at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW in Andover. Six classes are scheduled throughout the summer on select Wednesday evenings in the Veteran’s Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden south of the Activities Center, 7:00-8:00 p.m. July 8: Continuous Color in the Garden July 29: Seed Saves 101 August 12: Gardening for Butterflies August 26: Vegetable Garden Care and Harvest Classes will be taught by Extension Master Gardener volunteers and will include many useful gardening tips along with University of Minnesota research-based information. Pre-registration is required due to space limitations. Classes are free, but a suggested donation of $5 per session is welcome. Please call 763-755-1280 to reserve your space. A copy of the brochure which includes class descriptions is available at www.anokamastergardeners.org.

St. Francis Area Women of Today meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, 23280 St. Francis Blvd. NW in St. Francis. Social time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Women of Today, visit us at www.sfawt.org or call Dana at 763-753-5010.

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

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

Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce A breakfast will not be scheduled for the month of July. The next Board of Directors meeting is July 15, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Upcoming events: Night to Unite, August 4 and Chamber Golf Tournament, August 18. Meetings are open to all. Visit stfrancischamber.org for more info or call 763-438-5163.

School District ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meetings: July 27 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m., August 10 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.

Health & Fitness Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street N. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a weight loss support group. Check out a meeting or visit www.tops.org. Long Lake Lutheran Church invites you to join us for GriefShare Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Free. We are located five miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47. For more information please contact Sharon Sudeith at 763-444-4483 or visit www.longlakeluth.org. For general information on the GriefShare program, visit www.griefshare.org.

Lions Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Mark Silvernagel at 763-753-2215. NOWTHEN LIONS CLUB Are you looking to serve in your community of Nowthen? Meet new friends? Have a lot of fun? Come join the Nowthen Lions Club! The Nowthen Lions meet on the first Thursday of the month for the board meeting and on the third Thursday of the month for the membership meeting. Please call Patty Wirz at 763-241-1341 or email to nowthenlions@yahoo.com. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB meets bimonthly, first and third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at Hunters Inn. Call Ruth Larson at 763-434-9423.

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St. Francis Lions Club meets three times during the month at the St. Francis American Legion. First Wednesday board meeting; second Wednesday regular business meeting; fourth Wednesday social and program. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Call Lion Kevin Schuldt for more information at 763-753-1205 or visit www.stfrancismn.lionwap.org.

Lioness CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONESS CLUB meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Ham Lake VFW. For membership information call Marilyn Kappelhoff, 763-434-6599. We Serve! St. Francis Lioness Club meets monthly. First Wednesday, administrative board and third Wednesday, general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-753-1205 or Mary Madden at 763-444-5020.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Unit 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members of the auxiliary are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. American Legion Post 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234.

Seniors St. Francis Seniors If you are 55 or older, come enjoy some companionship. We play cards and bingo, go on trips, have picnics and potlucks. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the St. Francis Legion. Social time at noon, meeting at 1:00 p.m., games until 3:00 p.m. Some play Scrabble in the afternoon on the second Thursday and Cribbage on the fourth Friday. Come check us out or call President Ray Steinke at 763-753-1871.

East Bethel Seniors Dances are held 1:00-4:00 p.m. The next dance will be held July 3 with old time music played by Dick Szyplinski. Entertainment for the August 7 dance will be Tony Jambor. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. All are welcome to the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 12, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee and choice of egg, 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Seniors meet the third Thursday of each month for business meeting and catered noon lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; second Wednesday of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/potluck at noon; fourth Wednesday is crafts only, 9:00 a.m.noon. Cribbage once a month, call Barb for date/time at 763-434-6179. We also go on tours, etc. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis at 763-434-9244. Are you 55 or older? Bring your spouse and come and enjoy some companionship. All are welcome. Join East Bethel Seniors for $7 a year and receive a monthly newsletter. The East Bethel Senior Center is located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.

Recreation & Hobby A new neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild is meeting the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in East Bethel. Come share sewing successes, challenges and ideas. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization that promotes home sewing. For more information, go to ASG.org or contact Julie at 763-4349143 or jmaurer.3962214@gmail.com.

City & Township Meetings Andover City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., 23820 Dewey Street, Bethel, 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council—Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Nowthen, 763-441-1347

Oak Grove Seniors meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon for a potluck and a short business meeting. Bingo follows each business meeting. For information about the club and events, call Marion Schulz at 763-444-5652.

Oak Grove City Council—Meets 2nd & last Monday 7:00 p.m., 19900 Nightingale St. NW, Oak Grove, 763-404-7000

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Life Nowthen Alliance Church welcomes new lead pastor Cindy Jacob Nowthen Alliance Church

Nowthen Alliance Church is pleased to announce and welcome Pastor Nate Kemper as the church’s new lead pastor. Pastor Kemper will be responsible for preaching as well as leading the day to day operations of the church and its continued involvement throughout the communities it serves. Pastor Kemper has over 11 years of successful pastoral experience, serving churches in the Twin Cities. He has served in a variety of roles including that of youth pastor and associate pastor. His most recent pastoral assignment was as associate

pastor with Grace Fellowship Church in Brooklyn Park. Pastor Kemper assumed leadership over several areas within Grace Fellowship, including overseeing all aspects of young adult ministries as well as leading adult education and discipleship classes, among many other areas of responsibilities. Pastor Kemper holds a degree in pastoral studies from North Central University in Minneapolis and a master’s degree in divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul. He and his wife Jenny have been married for nine years and have a two-year-old daughter. The family is looking forward to being part of our community. “I am honored to serve

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Nowthen Alliance potluck Helen Peterson Nowthen alliance church

Nowthen Alliance Church PrimeTime series will hold its annual July picnic on Thursday, July 16 at 11:30 a.m. Join us for a summertime event to enjoy Minnesota by

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the Lake with great fellowship and a potluck picnic furnished by the great cooks from Nowthen Alliance Church. All beverages and table service will be provided. Community invited and welcome. Please bring: } lawn chairs } friends } stories of picnics from bygone days In case of inclement weather, our event will be moved to the Koinonia Kafe (door C). Nowthen Alliance Church is located at 19653 Nowthen Boulevard NW in Nowthen. For more information, call the church office at 763-441-1600 or Helen at 763-753-1267.

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continuing to serve the needs of the community through our many adult, youth and children’s programs throughout the year.” We would love to have you join us for a service to hear from God’s Word as it applies to the lives we live today. We have both traditional and contemporary services and you would be gladly welcomed at either. For more information, visit www.nowthenalliance.com or call 763-441-1600.

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The new lead pastor at Nowthen Alliance Church, Nate Kemper, pictured with his wife Jenny and their two-year-old daughter.

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a privilege to serve at a church with a rich heritage of faithfully serving God for over 100 years that is focused on continuing to grow. I am looking forward to

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Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, July 21

Cedar United Methodist Church 17541 Jefferson Street NE Ham Lake • 763-434-7463 www.cedarumc.org Cross of Hope Lutheran Church 5730-179th Lane NW Ramsey • 763-753-2057 www.crossofhope.net First Baptist Church & Christian School K–12 22940 St. Francis Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1230 www.fbcsaintfrancis.com Living Hope Evangelical Free Church 23038 Rum River Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1718 www.LivingHopeEFC.org Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Avenue NW Isanti • 763-444-5315 www.longlakeluth.org New Life Church 17261 St. Francis Boulevard NW Ramsey • 763-421-0166 www.newlifemn.org New Life Church - Oak Grove 18975 Lake George Boulevard NW Oak Grove • 763-753-5717 www.newlifeoakgrove.org Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel • 763-434-6117 www.oursaviourslc.org

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St. Francis United Methodist Church 3914 229th Avenue NW St. Francis • 763-753-2273 www.stfrancis-umc.com St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org West Bethel United Methodist Church 1233 221st Avenue NE Cedar • 763-434-6451

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All Conference St. Francis High School juried art show Dawn A. Crosby SFHS, Administrative Assistant

On May 8, art students from St. Francis High School entered their artwork in the Mississippi 8 All Conference Juried Art Show. Shown is the artwork that placed in each category and some the students who created the pieces.

Painting—Madison Berwald, Duluth Reflections, rating 2.

Drawing—Anna Roles, Majesty, rating 2.

Painting—Sarah Toering, Queen of the Jungle, rating 2 and Back Alley, honorable mention. (Left) Ceramics— Bryce Butler, Vase, rating 2

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Trinity Lutheran welcomes new pastor Rev. Timothy B. Vaughan Senior Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church and School in St. Francis is pleased to be welcoming new additions to its pastoral staff and teaching faculty. The Reverend Keaton Christiansen will be ordained

and installed as associate pastor on Sunday, July 12 at a 3:30 p.m. service. Rev. Christiansen will serve also as the executive director for Trinity Lutheran School, which offers state licensed childcare for infants and toddlers and an Early Childhood Readiness (pre-school) program, both of which are “Parent

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5th-6th grade teacher. Bernau, originally from Little Falls, Minnesota, comes to Trinity from Luxemburg, Wisconsin, where she taught primarily 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, but also some 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes since 2011. Elizabeth Schmidt, North Branch, Minnesota, has been called to serve as 3rd-4th grade teacher. She is originally from Texas. The school has also hired Kelsey Yatckoske, a lifelong member of Trinity, as its kindergarten teacher for the 2015-16 school year. All three teachers will be installed during a Sunday morning service in August. Trinity Lutheran Church and School, established in 1963 at 3812 229th Avenue NW in St. Francis, is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). The new church and school staff will be joining the Rev. Timothy B. Vaughan, senior pastor; Aaron DeLong, 7th-8th grade teacher; Megan Basham, 1st-2nd grade teacher; and Dannette Meeks-Hull, the director of early childhood programs.

Theology. Originally from Grafton, Wisconsin, Christiansen met his wife Rebekah when they studied together at Hillsdale College in Michigan, where he received a bachelor of arts in English literature with a minor in classical languages. The couple has a one-year-old daughter Karin and is expecting a second child. Trinity is also happy to welcome three new teachers for its K-8 day school. Ruth Bernau has accepted a call to serve as

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Reverend Keaton Christiansen has accepted an associate pastor position at Trinity Lutheran Church. He is pictured with his wife Rebekah and daughter Karin. Submitted Photo

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Question I keep reading articles about functional strength training and the importance of doing full-body, multijoint movements to maximize results. If this is the latest trend, does it mean that I should stop using the machines at my club? Answer Absolutely not! There are numerous strength training methods and modalities and they all serve a purpose. Machines are perfect for beginners, since they often need guidance on proper exercise form. They’re also beneficial for those looking to strengthen particularly weak areas, since they allow you to isolate individual muscle groups. If you’re a big fan of functional workouts

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and you typically do more full-body, multi-joint exercises, that’s great. However, even in this case, machines can provide some additional flexibility in your workout routine. After all, you want to continually challenge the body by changing up your program on a regular basis. Bottom line—the ideal workout program incorporates all of the training methods that are currently available and this certainly includes exercise machines. The more varied your strength training program is, the better level of fitness you’ll achieve! Check out your local fitness center. Staff can show you the facility and you can ask questions to see if they have the equipment to be able to continually change your workout so you get results.

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Sun safety July is the time to enjoy outdoor activities in Minnesota. Whether you are visiting a park, spending the day on one of our 10,000 lakes or watching an outdoor sporting event, you should take the following precautions to protect yourself from the sun’s powerful rays. Apply sunscreen Generously apply sunscreen to cover all exposed skin 15 minutes before going outside. Sunscreen should have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 and provide broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days and after swimming or sweating.

McKenna Lynae Stankey was born on June 9 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Danielle Hom and Greg Stankey of Isanti. McKenna is welcomed by sibling Jaxon. Kylee Marie Hansen was born May 30 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20½ inches long. Proud parents are Curtis Hansen and Melissa Jellison of Isanti. Kylee is welcomed by siblings Trinnety and Sophia. Camden Robert Doran was born on May 21 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 12.5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Dana Judnick and Adam Doran of Isanti. Camden is welcomed by sibling Kyre.

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Quality versus quantity? It’s not how much you lift that matters, it’s how you lift that matters. There, I said it. Now some might look at me and think that I’m only saying that because I’m not the most muscular guy in the room, but the truth is that there is a plethora of research available to support that good form with resistance training not only improves quality and efficiency of muscle recruitment, but it also decreases the risk of injury when participating in competition.

Let’s take anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears for example. Research has shown approximately 70 percent of ACL tears are typically noncontact injuries, meaning the athlete injury is not due to contact from an opponent. According to NCAA statistics, female athletes are 2-8 times more likely to tear their ACLs; however, there are a greater number of male ACL injuries due to more men participating in athletics. So why does an athlete tear their ACL? Most commonly the injury is due to poor landing mechanics, which occurs during the act of deceleration or the presence of poor knee position during cutting, turning or pivoting maneuvers.

The solution to proper form is hip strength! When performing your squats or lunges as part of your resistance training, be sure that you use a mirror and focus on form before you try to advance your resistance. The major points to remember is that your knees should not come closer together than where they are when you are standing and your knees should not move forward beyond your toes. By focusing on correct squat posture and starting the training process at low weights, you can use form as a guide as to when you have reached fatigue during your exercise bouts. This posture can then be carried over into lunge exercises and even

objects from the floor. Not only will proper form reduce the likelihood of knee pain, but it can also help prevent back pain. The take-home message is, form is key and without proper form the likelihood of increased hip, knee and back pain is possible. Like my college professor Dr. Kalm used to say, “Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.”

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Master Gardener

Carol bray Isanti county master gardener

Because lilacs are lowmaintenance and provide such beautiful spring blooms and fragrance, they are worth the short window of their bloom period. Lilacs come in hundreds

of varieties, from the dwarf lilac to the Japanese tree lilac. They range from three to 30 feet in height. You can get lilacs in lavender, white, pink, blue and purple with a single or double petal. There are some lilacs, such as Jossee, that

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rebloom. Lilacs are aromatic— especially French lilacs, which can be almost overpowering. And best of all, lilacs are rated for zones two through nine. I have three Japanese tree lilacs, Syringa reticulata, which are great for sunny and dry locations. In addition, this tree’s white blooms appear about a month after the common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, blooms—a nice plus. If you need a small, compact lilac, consider a Dwarf Korean Lilac. These lilacs have a mature size of four to five feet. Lilacs prefer light, welldrained soil, although they will grow almost anywhere. They are fairly drought tolerant once established. Lilacs are prone to powdery mildew, especially when the humidity is high. Powdery mildew is harmless although unsightly. IMPORTANT: The time to

trim your lilacs is right after they have bloomed. The same is generally true with other earlyblooming trees and shrubs. I would like to share the following poem with you: My lilac trees are old and tall; I cannot reach their bloom at all. They send their perfume over trees And roofs and streets, to find the bees. From the poem, My Garden is a Pleasant Place by Louise Driscoll (1875–1957)

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Remember to not only stop and smell the roses, stop and smell the lilacs. How sweet it is! For more information, visit Isanti County Master Gardeners website at www. isanticountymastergardeners. com, the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763-689-8254. You can also find us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners.

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Making strides toward drug awareness in the community “I Pledged” along with SFCDA wristbands were distributed to the pledgers. We also offered students the option of taking the drug ID quiz. If the students answered all questions correctly, they received candy and were able to place their name in a drawing for larger prizes throughout the week. A vehicle involved in a drunk driving accident was parked at the high school for students to view and posters were displayed throughout the schools. Anoka County Sheriff Matt Aker was at SFHS during the lunch hour displaying the drug paraphernalia box for students to view and ask questions. Jody Cole, St. Francis Police Department school liaison, did a presentation focusing on drunk driving. SFHS Principal Doug Austin ended the presentation with a short story of a personal loss of a friend due to drunk driving. Our next big event is the second annual SFCDA Drive Fore Dreams Golf Tournament on August 1. We are still looking for players, sponsors and donations for the golf tournament. Visit www.driveforedreams. org for more information. With the success of the first golf tournament held in August 2014, we were able to raise enough money to secure the new position of an in-house Continued Page 13

Michelle Anderson St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness

In October of 2013 the St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness (SFCDA) began with a group of concerned parents and community members. Since the inception of the SFCDA, a lot has been accomplished. This May the SFCDA gave their first scholarships to St. Francis High School (SFHS) seniors. The money earned at the Norris Lake Ice Fishing Contest was used to support the scholarship fund. The SFCDA holds the following events annually: Norris Lake Ice Fishing Contest in February, a 5K walk/run in September and a community forum in November to help in our goal of continuing to educate the community on the latest trends and concerns which effect young adults in our community. SFCDA has partnered with Independent School District 15 to host the second annual Drug Awareness Week at the high school and St. Francis Middle School. The event will be held in the spring, usually the week leading up to prom. Student representatives encouraged others to sign the pledge cards and a banner to be drug free. Stickers that read,

St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness SFCDA awarded two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors at St. Francis High School. Students wrote an essay to be considered. This year’s winners were Nicole Krantz and Alysa Carlson. Pictured is Krantz with SFCDA co-chair David Roberts. Michelle Anderson

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Friday Night & Saturday! Booster Park Family Fun Days East Bethel Community Center 2241 221st Avenue NE

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East Bethel Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Viking Meadows Golf Club, on Friday, July 17, 11:00 a.m. Would you like to sponsor a hole? Please contact Tom Bennek at 763-434-4205. For further details on the golf outing, see the Golf Outing registration form on the city’s website.

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Viking Meadows Golf Course East Bethel Chamber Gold Tournament......... 11:00 a.m. 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 BoxTrolls....................... Dusk In case of inclement weather, will be held at East Bethel Ice Arena.

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All Day Events - Saturday, July 18 East Bethel Seniors Craft & Bake Sale, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction FOOD, FOOD, FOOD Inflatables Vendors with good stuff to sell Car/Trucks/Tractor Show

Treasure Hunt for ages 4-10 courtesy of Peoples Bank Drawing for East Bethel Fire Department Birthday Party package (10 years and younger for East Bethel children please)

Schedule — Saturday, July 18 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.............................................................10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sheriff’s fingerprinting................................................................................11:30 a.m. Bingo...................................................................................................... 1:00-4:00 p.m. East Bethel Ice Arena East Bethel Royalty Pageant.............................2:00 p.m.

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Booster Park Kiddie Parade registration................................9:30 a.m. Kiddie Parade..................................................10:00 a.m. The GRAND PARADE.....................................11:00 a.m. Kickball Tournament.........................................1:00 p.m. Booster Park East Anoka County Radio Control Club Plane Fun Fly..................................................1:00 p.m.

Booster Park West Tractor Pull......................................................... 1:30 p.m. 54th Annual Firefighters Celebration Food/Beverages/Music................ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live Music Downstairs Attic opening for Georgia Clay Fireworks................................................................ Dusk Enter our Classic Car, Truck and Tractor show! For information contact Dan Dobbs, 612-328-3926 or duals1958@aol.com

East Bethel Royalty Pageant If interested in becoming a candidate or event information, contact Ken Orr at 763-218-0123

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A BIG thank you d rs an to all our voluntee rs who be em m ee committ these work hard to create! special days

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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