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Exciting changes for Kids Connection Troy Ferguson ISD 15 Community Education Director

Independent School District 15 Community Education is pleased to announce Kids Connection, currently located at Lifelong Learning Center (LLC), is moving to Cedar Creek Community School (CCCS) for the start of the 2013-14 school year. This move will enhance the flexibility and quality of service delivered to our families and their children who attend Cedar Creek and East Bethel Community Schools. While hours of operation will remain the same concerning drop off and pick up times, having the service on campus where students attend school will provide parents a convenient one-stop drop off and pick up point. At CCCS Kids Connection will have dedicated space in the media center area. In addition, students will have access to the gym, art smart room, playground, cafeteria and the new Acceleration Lab. Perhaps one of the most intriguing components of Kids Connection at CCCS is the piloting of the new Acceleration Lab. In short, the Acceleration Lab is a place students will be able to go before, during and after the school day to explore, discover and learn about things that interest them. They will be able to “put their foot on the gas” regardless of their individual levels of achievement and ability. The Acceleration Lab includes a computer lab loaded with district curriculum and programs, a mobile 15-unit iPad station, an educational gaming system, hands-on building/designing toys such as Legos and Kenex, and discovery activities, toys and games. In addition to students using the Acceleration Lab before and after school, the goal is to have teachers and students access it during the day as much as possible to further solidify the connection between before and after school programming and the regular school day. Besides access to the Acceleration Lab, students will continue to participate in all of the traditional hands-on activities they have always enjoyed at Kids Connection. Our goal is to incorporate an Acceleration Lab into every elementary school in the district as enrollment in Kids Connection expands. All of the elementary principals in the district have been extremely helpful and willing to participate in both initial and

St. Francis High School Class of 2013 graduate Maggie Ewen competed in the USA Outdoor Junior National Championships at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa June 25-27. Ewen, a track and field standout, competed in the shot put and discus events. She will be competing and representing the United States in the Pan American Junior Championships in Medellin, Columbia August 23-25. For more about Ewen, see page 40. Photo by Al Angell

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August What’s Inside Schools in Action..........................................2 Back-to-School..............................................7 School Board Highlights.........................12 Community Education............................14 Community & Business...........................18 Sports & Outdoors....................................30 Life..................................................................33 Classified.......................................................36

Schools in Action Superintendent’s Corner Edward Saxton

Calendar-wise, August signals the end of summer and a glimpse of the fall weather to come. If you’re a student, it is the final chapter of summer vacation. August is also important for student learning, engagement, and school readiness. Many times I heard my mother say, “Summertime changes your schedule—not your goals.” She was a firm

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believer in reading as a yearround activity. Opportunities to encourage reading for fun are abundant. One of the more challenging tasks is to avoid the all-ornothing pattern. Busy students and families generally have more timelines and structure during the school year. It is not that students do less in the summer; on the contrary, they often do more. The additional eight hours a day are swallowed up in a flurry of activity. The trick is in the scheduling. The list of summer activities truly is endless and unique to each family; not only to families, but to each individual. A vacation may be planned—or in my family’s case, summer projects to complete before school started. We really never were able to

“go out of town,” but there were plenty of projects to take us through August. This may have been the point of my mother’s statement about schedules and goals. If reading is a positive part of each day, students will look forward to the time set for that purpose. While students often place school year reading in the evenings and on weekends, summertime reading allows for a bit more flexibility. In the nutritional world, we hear about MDR, as in minimum daily requirement. When promoting literacy, we might change that to MDRR— minimum daily reading requirement. As families deal with the scheduling challenges of summer and of school readiness, they may set a goal of minutes per day. Knowing

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the original owner before the end of the school year. It might make for some interesting reading the following summer. It sounds like a logistical nightmare, but if this idea could be shared with students, chances are they would figure it out. Just an idea to think about: people enjoy listening to someone else read. Remember reading to young children? They may have a favorite book that you can read in your sleep—and perhaps you have read it in your sleep. Have you ever tried to shorten a book by changing what is written to speed it up? Good luck with that idea if it is someone’s favorite book. Ever read to a middle or high school student? This would present an avenue for discussion. It is not uncommon for an adult to say, “Hey, listen to this…” We use the written word to generate interactions daily. It has always been a good idea to model, foster, and promote reading. A worthwhile activity may be to set an MDRR goal, schedule it into the remainder of the summer schedule, and be reminded: “Summertime changes your schedule—not your goals.” Thanks, Mom.

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Purpose of high school activities As the 2013-14 school year approaches, the excitement about a new school year and after school athletic and activities starting is always uplifting. The start of our St. Francis High School activities also makes me reflect on what is the purpose of your students participating in these activities. First of all, I am grateful for the support our Independent School District 15 School Board and district administration especially the high school administration, provides our activities office. Most high school extra-curricular programs are funded by one to five percent of the entire school budget, as is ours. What a great bargain for the many benefits your students receive for being instructed, nurtured through their adolescent years, and given an opportunity to represent their school and community. St. Francis High School Activities Mission Statement It is the mission of the Activities Office to enhance student learning and personal development by teaching skills to achieve and

providing opportunities to experience success in developing healthy lifestyles in harmony with the school’s commitment to learning. The mission will address the whole person, incorporating the physical and emotional wellbeing of the individual. The purpose of the Activities Office is to… } foster and compliment the overall academic and intellectual growth of St. Francis High School students } provide experiences that will enable students to interact with other students } test students’ personal limits, and gain from the demands and realities of athletic and academic competition, the success and difficult times that go with it } create a safe, healthy, socially stimulating educational community } enable students to be involved participants in their teams and activities } make available, as appropriate, to all students who participate, advice and information regarding the school’s basic principles and expectations } expect, affirm, and maintain standards of conduct for responsible student behavior Continued, Page 6

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Abilene Olson, an incoming senior at St. Francis High School, was literally born into the Minnesota Fringe Festival. When she was in utero, her mom (St. Francis High School teacher Glenn Morehouse Olson) did publicity and marketing for the Fringe in the early days. Since then, Olson has been involved in theatre as an actress and a playwright. This year she makes her playwrighting debut with the show On the Line at the 20th anniversary of the Minnesota Fringe Festival in Minneapolis. The Fringe began on the West Bank of Minneapolis in 1994 with just six venues and made a total profit of $37. Today there are 16 venues all across the city, presenting nearly 900 performances over the course of 11 days. In 2012 the Fringe distributed over 46,000 tickets. Olson’s play, On the Line, combines wit, sincerity and musical interludes in a serio-comic look at love, life and relationships. “Think about all the ways we put ourselves on the line for other people,” Olson said. “I really wanted to take a look at what that means—to put your heart on the line for someone else. One scene happens on the phone line, another on a bus line, another involves a fishing line. It’s a quirky convention, but I’ve really enjoyed writing these characters.” Olson says she has enjoyed working

with the actors and director in with the show. “It’s been a true collaboration. When I’ve been stuck on a scene, they have all brought great ideas to the table. It’s amazing to see the words I wrote come to life,” she said. On the Line features actors from St. Francis, Oak Grove and East Bethel — all with a connection to St. Francis High School. Graduates Mandi Trandem, Aaron Pepple and Collin Katseres will share the stage with Olson, as well as her parents Glenn Morehouse Olson and Joel Olson, Sam (Aaron Pepple, center) opens a gift surrounded by (L-R) Grace (Mandi Trandem), Poppy (Abilene Olson), who are both Roger (Collin Katseres), Charlie (Joel Olson) and Carolyn (Glenn Morehouse Olson) in On the Line which will teachers at the be presented at the Minneapolis Fringe Festival in August. Submitted Photo high school. The show is directed For tickets and more information Thursday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. by Barb Hynes-Tomcyk, a retired visit www.fringefestival.org/2013/ Sunday, August 4, 5:30 p.m. drama teacher from SFHS. show/?id=2544 Wednesday, August 7, 8:30 p.m. Olson encourages people to come Fringe buttons are $4. Tickets are $12 Thursday, August 8, 10:00 p.m. to the Fringe Festival and experience for adults, and $5 for kids 12 and under. Saturday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. many shows. “It’s like a theatre buffet—there’s something for everyone,” Olson said. On the Line performances at the JSB TEKBOX located on the second You need to insure both your auto and your home, so why not save money in the process? Call today for a floor of The Cowles Dance Center, 528 free, no-obligation look at auto and home discounts Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis are:

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Activities within the school community } encourage the highest level of performance not only in athletic and activity endeavors, but in all phases of school life, particularly because our participants are very visible representatives of St. Francis High School and, in many respects, important role models in our community } encourage excellence and meaningful interactions, no matter what the level of participation } do our part in developing a rich variety of opportunities for students to grow intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and

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morally } make available high quality coaching, support services, scheduling, facilities and equipment } foster effective communication between our coaches and the Activities Office to enable us to achieve the greatest degree of success for our teams, our athletes, and activities participants thereby bringing pride and positive recognition to our school, the community and St. Francis High School graduates As we work with our students to exercise selfawareness and make wellinformed decisions that will shape their high school years and subsequent lives, we want them to establish appropriate priorities, manage time effectively and make positive, difficult choices. The collaborative goals described above are essential in ensuring that the mission of the Activities Office blends with the overall mission of SFHS and ISD 15. Vision Statement Shaping lives through the educational and academic experiences We believe we should… } do what is right no matter what } develop people first } teach the game or activity } involve as many participants as possible } demand maximum effort from everyone involved in the program

} leave each program better than when we started We expect our participants will… } be solid citizens at all times—in the classroom, in the community, at home and during their activity } be involved in multiple activities } be involved in the community in a positive way } be dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and conditioning } be dedicated to improving their athletic or specific activity skills When kept in proper perspective, inter-scholastic athletics/activities allow kids to be kids. Young people grow by learning the values of healthy competition, teamwork, goal setting, respect and hard work. The educational experiences of all participants are enhanced through these values, as everyone strives to be their best as individuals, students, teammates, and members of the community, rather than just as athletes. I look forward to another year of watching our students compete for our athletic and academic teams, perform and represent our schools and community with great pride and enthusiasm. Please come out and support our students. Daily and weekly schedules of events can be found on www.fightingsaints.org or on the many schedule posters displayed at supportive businesses throughout ISD 15.

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Tuesday, August 27 • 6:00 p.m. 9th grade and new student orientation Student/staff pictures • noon-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 • 4:00-8:00 p.m. • Grades 10-12 Student/staff pictures • 2:00-7:00 p.m.

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District 15 Transportation Services and Policies Independent School District 15 Transportation Department

Yearly reminders Childcare forms need to be filled out each year; previous years do not rollover. These forms are available at each elementary school, at the transportation office and on the district website at www. isd15.org/transportation. If there is ever a change in your child’s transportation, please contact us immediately. Grades 6-12 will ride the early routes together. Grades K-5 will be going to East Bethel Community School, Cedar Creek Community School and St. Francis Elementary School. Kindergarten students will use elementary bus stops. Walking to a bus stop It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the safety of their child walking to and from the bus stop. Students may be expected to walk to the bus stop or to school as follows: K-5 .4 mile 6-12 .5 mile All distances are to be measured from the end of the student’s driveway where such driveway meets the publicly maintained road.

How safe is the bus? In Independent School District 15, we pride ourselves on having a safe, top-of-the-line fleet of buses driven by superior drivers. When you put your child on our buses, this is what you can expect: } Every bus is equipped with an alarm system called “Child Reminder.” This alarm will sound in the rare event that a driver forgets to walk through the bus after turning it off. } 100 percent of all route buses are equipped with state-of-the-art video surveillance. In Minnesota, only school officials are authorized to watch in-bus video. } Each bus is equipped with newly installed GPS units to track the location of the bus for student safety. } All of our buses have LED lights in the stop sign and in the back of the bus for better visibility. Each of our drivers, including substitute drivers, has the following qualifications: } Has completed at least 20 hours training behind the wheel } Attends at least 8 hours of additional training each year } Has taken an awareness class on body fluids and the handling of them } Has received and cleared two background checks

} Has his/her driver’s license checked through the Department of Vehicle Services at least twice a year } Has a two-way mobile device with direct connection for immediate contact with dispatch Bus rules and discipline For infractions of the bus rules, the driver will fill out a discipline report and a letter is sent or a call is made to the parents or guardians regarding the incident. A copy of the report is sent to the school principal for their knowledge and records. The student is issued either a warning or a suspension from the bus depending on the infraction. Each subsequent offense results in an increasingly stricter discipline. Bus riding is a privilege, not a right. Abusing these rules can result in the loss of a student’s bus riding privileges. Infractions } Abuse, verbal, includes profanity } Alcohol or chemicals, possession } Ammunition, possession } Arson } Failure to follow driver’s direction } Fighting } Firearm or look-alike firearm } Harassment, including obscene gestures } Interference with safe operation of the bus } Not remaining seated } Spraying of cologne/perfume/hair spray } Tampering with emergency and safety equipment } Theft, or knowingly possessing stolen property } Throwing/shooting of objects } Tobacco/tobacco products Vandalism Vandalism on buses is not tolerated. Students are responsible for paying for damages they cause to buses. Students causing damage to a bus lose their bus riding privileges.

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Very important Students may ride only the bus to which they are assigned. Policy prohibits students from riding a friend’s bus. Changing of buses for social reasons is never allowed. Bus capacities are such that room is not available for the casual rider on other buses.

Items not allowed on a bus } Any potentially dangerous item } Skis, skateboards, roller blades, etc. } Helium filled balloons } Large objects that take up 1/3 or more of the bus seat } Sharp objects that are not contained in a backpack } Balls, marbles, anything that rolls } Containers that can leak or squirt liquid } Glass objects } Possession or use of laser pens or pointers } Fire or smoke producing items are prohibited (state rule) } Weapons of any kind are prohibited (state rule) } Gas cans are prohibited (state rule) } Animals, dead or alive, are prohibited (state rule) Inclement Weather When a decision is made to close school, all district personnel and households with students are notified with a call from the SchoolReach system. The SchoolReach Message Center and the district website are updated immediately after the decision has been reached to close school. Sources of information about school closing are: } Local television stations— Channels 4, 5, 9 and 11 or WCCO 830 AM and KBEK 95.5 FM radio } Call the SchoolReach Message Center at 763-753-7017 } Check the district website at www.isd15.org.

Changes to transportation Joint/Shared Custody When both parents reside in the same school boundaries, students may ride from both residences as needed. Call the transportation office to arrange for the buses. Childcare } Childcare is defined as a location other than the student’s residence in which care is being provided in the absence of the parent or legal guardian. } A Childcare Transportation Form must be submitted to the transportation office if your child needs transportation from childcare. } Childcare pick up and drop off locations must be the same every day. } Forms must be submitted five (5) days in advance to allow for proper notification and scheduling. } Forms are available on the district website (www.isd15.org), at all elementary school offices and at the transportation office. Change in Student Information Please call the transportation department at 763-753-7080 if there is a change in address, phone number, head of household, or name. This will help keep records up-to-date and allow proper bus assignment. Changing Routes and/or Bus Stops Students are assigned to bus stops and specific bus routes. Students must ride only the bus they are assigned to. Students shall board and exit the bus only at their assigned bus stop. Moving When you move, please notify the transportation department so we can cancel the current transportation and add your child to a different route if needed. If you have any questions or need general student transportation information, please contact Transportation Services at 763-753-7080. The transportation staff is eager to serve you.

2013-14 Educational Benefits including school meals Independent School District 15 Nutrition Services

Independent School District 15 schools provide healthy meals each day. Regular priced meals are listed below. Your children may qualify for educational benefits including school meals. Reduced price is 40¢ for lunch. Reduced price breakfasts are served at no charge. To apply, complete the Application for Educational Benefits on page 9 following the instructions below. A new application must be submitted each year. Your application also helps our schools qualify for additional education funds and discounts.

people living in the household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends). Include a household member who is temporarily away, such as a college student. Do not include a person who is economically independent and pays their full prorated share of all expenses. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally get. If you normally get overtime,

include it, but not if you get it only sometimes. Are military housing and supplemental allowances counted as income? Do not include any housing allowance from the Military Housing Privatization Initiative or a Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance. Include the portion of a deployed service member’s income that is made available to the household, except do not include combat pay or Deployment

Extension Incentive Pay. How will the information I provide be kept? Information you provide on the form and your child’s approval for school meal benefits will be protected as private data. See the bottom of the application for details on data privacy. Will the information I give be checked? Yes. We may ask you to send written proof. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? Talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing. Do I need to notify school officials if my income increases or my household size decreases after I have qualified for meal benefits? No. Approval for meal benefits is valid for the school year unless the household has received a temporary approval for school meal benefits. If you have other questions or need assistance completing the application, call 763-753-7015.

Regular Priced Meals Breakfast Prices $1.35 Elementary $1.45 Secondary Lunch Prices $2.20 Elementary $2.40 Secondary A ½ pint of milk is included with a meal. Extra milk is 50¢ per ½ pint. Return your completed Application for Educational Benefits to: ISD 15 Nutrition Services 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW St. Francis, MN 55070 Who can get meal benefits? Children in households participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Plan (MFIP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and foster children can get free school meals without reporting household income. Also, children can get free or reducedprice meals if their household income is within the maximum income shown for the household size. An application cannot be approved if any required information is missing. Can foster children get free meals? Yes, foster children who are the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals regardless of household income. I get WIC. Can my children get meal benefits? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Please fill out an application. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens for your children to qualify for meal benefits. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later? Yes. You may apply at any time during the school year if your income goes down, household size goes up or if you start receiving SNAP, MFIP, or FDPIR benefits. Who should I include as members of my household? Include yourself and all other 8

Instructions for Completing the

APPLICATION for EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Complete the Application for Educational Benefits, on the next page, for school year 2013-14 if any of the following apply: − Any member of the household currently participates in Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or − One or more children in the household are foster children (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child), or − Total household income (gross earnings, not take-home pay) is within the guidelines shown in the chart (right): Children and Foster Status List all children in the household in Section 2. − Indicate foster care status for a child by checking the box. − Include any regular income, for example SSI, to children other than foster children. Do not list occasional earnings such as babysitting. Case Number Complete Section 3 if any household member currently participates in one of the programs listed in that section. If Section 3 is completed, skip Section 4 (adult names and incomes). Adults / Household Income List all adult household members, whether related or not, in Section 4. Include an adult who is temporarily away, such as a student away at college. Do not complete Section 4 if a

Household Size $ Per Year 1 21,257

Maximum Income $ Per $ Twice $ Per 2 Month Per Month Weeks 1,772 886 818

$ Per Week 409

28,694

2,392

1,196

1,104

552

36,131

3,011

1,506

1,390

695

43,568

3,631

1,816

1,676

838

51,005

4,251

2,126

1,962

981

58,442

4,871

2,436

2,248

1,124

65,879

5,490

2,745

2,534

1,267

73,316

6,110

3,055

2,820

1,410

Additional

7,437

620

310

287

144

case number was provided in Section 3 or if the application is for foster children only. List each adult household member’s gross incomes (not takehome pay) and how often each income is received. For example “W” for Weekly. − List gross incomes before deductions. − If an income varies, list the amount usually received. − For farm/self-employment income only, list net income after subtracting business expenses. − Examples of “other income” to include in the last column are farm/self-employment, Veterans benefits and disability benefits. − Check the “No Income” column after a person’s name if they have no income. Do not include as income: foster

care payments, federal education benefits, MFIP payments, combat pay, or value of assistance received from SNAP, WIC, FDPIR, or Military Privatized Housing Initiative. Signature The form must be signed by an adult household member in Section 6. Social Security Number The person signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number in Section 6 unless: − A qualifying assistance number was provided in Section 3, or − All children in the household who need school meal benefits are foster children, or − The person signing the application does not have a Social Security number and has indicated this in Section 6. The Courier | August 2013 | www.the-courier.org

Application for Educational Benefits Free and Reduced-Price School Meals • School Year 2013-14 • State and Federally Funded Programs

1. c Check here if this is the first application at this school district or nonpublic school for any child listed below. 2. Names of all Children In Household including Foster Children Attach additional page if necessary.

Any Regular Income to Child Example: SSI

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

First Name

Month/Day/Year

Grade

Last Name

3. Benefits (if applicable)

✓ if Foster Child*

Date of Birth

School

ISD 15 Nutrition Services 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW St. Francis, MN 55070 Phone 763-753-7015 Fax 763-753-7709

If any household member receives benefits from a program listed below, write in name of the person and case number, check the appropriate box, and skip Section 4.

_____________________ _____________

Name Case Number c Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) c Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) c Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations — Medical Assistance and WIC do not qualify—

* Child is the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court. If all children applied for are foster children, skip Sections 3 and 4. 4. Names of All Adults in Household (all household members not listed in Section 2). Include all adults living in your household, related or not. Attach additional page if necessary.

Last Name

First Name

✓ if NO INCOME

Gross Wages/Salaries — all jobs (before deductions)

Pension, SSI, Retirement, Social Security

Public Assistance, Child Support, Alimony

Unemployment, Worker’s Comp, Strike Benefits

Any Other Income, including net Farm/ Self-Employment

$_______ per ____

Household Incomes: Write in each gross income and how often it is received: weekly (W), bi-weekly (every other week) (BW), twice per month (TM), monthly (M). Do not write in hourly pay. If income fluctuates, write in the amount normally received. Attach additional page if necessary.

5. If your children are approved for school meal benefits, this information may be shared with Minnesota Health Care Food Programs to identify children who are eligible for Minnesota health insurance programs. Leave the box blank to allow sharing of information. See below back page for more information. for more information. c Do not share information with the Minnesota Health Care Programs.

6. I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the school will get federal and state

funds based on the information I give. I understand that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits and I may be prosecuted. Signature of Adult Household Member (required)_________________________________ Print Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________ Social Security number – last 4 digits (required if Section 4 is completed): * * * – * * – ____ ____ ____ ____ OR c I don’t have a Social Security number Address: ___________________________________ City: __________________ Zip:___________ Home Phone: ______________ Work Phone: ______________

Office Use Only Total Household Size: _______ Total Income: $_____________ per ________ Approved (check all that apply): c Case Number - Free c Foster - Free c Income - Free c Income - Reduced-Price Denied: c Incomplete c Income Too High c Other: ___________________________ Signature - Determining Official: _____________________________ Date: ____________ Signature - Confirming Official: ______________________________ Date: ____________ Change Status To: ________ Reason: __________________________ Withdrawn: _______

Privacy Act Statement / How Information Is Used The National School Lunch Act requires that the household member signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number unless the application is for a foster child, or they do not have a Social Security number, or they provide an active assistance number from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Provision of a Social Security number is not mandatory, but if a Social Security number is required for a complete application and the household does not provide the information, the application cannot be approved. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. At public school districts, each student’s eligibility status is also recorded on a statewide computer system used to report student data to the Minnesota Department of Education as required by state law. The Minnesota Department of Education uses this information to: (1)

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Office Use Only Date Verification Sent: _________ Response Due: _______ 2nd Notice: ________ Result: c No Change c Free to Reduced-Price c Free to Paid c Reduced-Price to Free c Reduced-Price to Paid Reason for Change: c Income c Case number not verified c Foster not verified c Refused Cooperation c Other: ________________________________ Signature - Verifying Official: _____________________________ Date: __________

administer state and federal programs, (2) calculate compensatory revenue for public schools, and (3) judge the quality of the state’s educational program. Children who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals may be eligible for Minnesota Health Care Programs. Your child’s eligibility status for school meals (qualified for free or reduced-price meals) may be shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs unless you tell us not to share your information by checking the box in Section 5 of the application. You are not required to share information for this purpose and your decision will not affect approval for school meal benefits. Nondiscrimination Statement This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly: In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 202509410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Children’s Ethnic and Racial Identity (Optional) Please provide the following information, which is used to determine the school’s compliance with civil rights laws. If the information is left blank, a representative of the school is required to identify the ethnic and racial identity of participants for civil rights reporting. 1. Choose one ethnicity: c Hispanic/Latino c Not Hispanic/Latino 2. Choose one or more races (regardless of ethnicity) c Asian c American Indian or Alaskan Native c Black or African American c Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander c White

Revised May 2013

Nutrition Services Meals Program The Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) School Board has resolved to continue the lunch/breakfast meals program for the 2013-14 school year. The ISD 15 Child Nutrition Program includes the following provisions: Participation in the Free and Reduced Lunch/Breakfast Programs are guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture. All district families are encouraged to complete the Application for Educational Benefits (page 9) to learn their eligibility status for compensatory funding purposes in ISD 15. Please return the application to: ISD 15 Nutrition Services 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW St. Francis, MN 55070 – or – to student’s school c/o Nutrition Services Free lunch and breakfast will be provided for those who qualify. Reduced prices for those who qualify will be forty cents (40¢) for lunch and no charge for breakfast. Nutrition Education Nutrition Services supports the Wellness Committee Initiatives by providing healthy school meals and snacks to students of ISD 15. Offer Versus Serve Students of all grade levels must take a minimum of three of the five offered food groups when buying a lunch, and three of four offered food groups when buying a breakfast.

United States Department of Agriculture regulations require students to take ½ cup fruit or vegetable at lunch for the meal to be complete. Monthly menus are posted on the district website at www.isd15.org. Milk All meals in the ISD 15 are served a choice of one percent white, chocolate skim, or white skim milk. The ISD 15 will furnish lactose-reduced milk upon request in writing from a parent. Extra milk is 50¢. Kindergarten snack milk is unflavored one percent or skim. À la Carte Sales Healthy à la carte choices are made available to students at St. Francis High and Middle Schools (grades 6-12). Some examples of items offered are: non-carbonated beverages, bottled water, flavored milk, baked chips, string cheese, beef jerky, granola bars, cornnuts, crackers, school baked cookies, yogurt, low fat ice cream, fruit and vegetable juices. Extra portions of menued items are also for sale. À la carte offerings meet the recommended wellness policy standards for 2013-14. Note: The elementary schools (grades K-5) offer milk, juice, bottled water and extra portions of entrée only! It is very important that parents establish guidelines for the amount of à la carte items students may purchase in their accounts.

Pin Numbers Students changing schools within ISD 15 will be assigned a new PIN number. Balances will transfer automatically. PIN numbers and balances will be mailed mid-August.

Lunch/Breakfast Prices Students and staff may purchase meals by the day or for the entire school year. Your building cashier will be happy to answer questions and help you decide the best method of payment for your student.

Grades K-5

Grades 6-12

Adult

Lunch (First Lunch) Full Pay

$2.20

$2.40

$3.40

Reduced

40¢

N/A

$3.40

$1.35

$1.45

$1.90

Reduced (No charge)

N/A

Free (No charge)

N/A

Second Breakfast

$1.90

50¢

Free (No charge) Second Lunch Breakfast (First Breakfast) Full Pay

Milk

Kindergarten Snack Milk: No charge for milk Kindergarten Snack Item: 50¢

Meal Accounts Student meal accounts must maintain a positive balance. Absolutely no negative balances will be allowed! Students may deposit funds into their accounts in the morning after arriving to school. Sending cash with students is discouraged and at your own risk. We are not responsible for lost or stolen cash. Please send check payable to ISD 15 Nutrition Services with your child’s PIN number on the check and placed in an envelope addressed to Nutrition Clerk, or use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, electronic check or debit card to purchase meals online at the district website www.isd15.org. Click on Parent tab, choose SchoolView, login using your assigned SchoolView login, click on FeePay. Or at www.PayPams.com. Please allow 1-2 school days for your payment to update the account balance at the school. A convenience fee will be charged when using online payments.

Again, sending cash with your student is discouraged by ISD 15.

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Nutrition Services employment opportunities are listed on the district website at www.isd15.org.

Special note for St. Francis High School and St. Francis Middle School students: We are unable to make change on the main meal lines. Change will be deposited into the student’s account for future use.

Lunch menus feature USDA school lunch meal patterns Wendy Klobe ISD 15 Nutrition Services Supervisor

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As part of the federal mandates in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, the lunch menus at all Independent School District 15 schools have been updated. The USDA menus emphasize a variety of fruits and vegetables and de-emphasize breads and other starches. Proteins are limited to 2 ounce portions within the entrée portion of the meal. Lowfat milk (including chocolate milk) continues to be the beverage served with the meal. The lunch pattern also pays added attention to portion sizes to make sure children receive calories appropriate to their age. Printable menus are posted on the district website, www.isd15. org. To help students make nutritious choices, the menus offer several varieties of fruits and

vegetables each day. Under the USDA guidelines, students will be required to take a fruit or vegetable each day at lunch. If the fruit or vegetable portion is not taken, the meal is considered incomplete and the student will be asked to go back and make a selection. The full meal deal continues to be the healthiest, most economical choice for students. Every student will have access to the veggie bar with each meal purchased. The veggie bar will feature lettuce salad greens, reduced calorie dressing, various fresh vegetables for toppings, such as carrots, celery, broccoli, red peppers, tomatoes and other vegetable items when available. The changes to the lunch line are consistent with USDA’s MyPlate eating plan of “Make half your plate fruit and vegetables.”

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News from District 15 Health Services Lillian Levine ISD 15 Health Services Coordinator

The health services staff of Independent School District 15 welcomes students back to school in September and is looking forward to another healthy school year for all students. Below is information that may help answer questions you have regarding immunizations, physical exams, medications, etc. Please contact the health office at your child’s school if you have any questions. Screenings Vision and hearing screenings are done for specific grade levels, kindergarten through grade 7. Screening is done early in the year to detect possible hearing or vision problems so further medical evaluation can be done. Please check the school calendar for screening dates. We are always in need of volunteers to assist with screening in our elementary schools. Please call the health office at your child’s school if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you in advance. Emergency Cards Emergency cards will be sent home at the beginning of the school year. Please indicate current phone numbers, address changes, health information, etc., and return the signed form to your child’s school. It is very important that we have current emergency information for each student. We are only able to send students home with persons you have listed on your child’s emergency card. If you have a change of address or phone number during the school year, please contact the health office so we can make that change. Illnesses Sometimes it is difficult to decide when to keep your child at home due to illness. Here are some guidelines you can follow that may help in your decision making: } If your child has a temperature over 100 degrees, your child should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. } If your child has vomited or had diarrhea, your child should be at home for 24 hours after the last episode. } If your child has had a throat culture to rule out a strep infection, your child should remain at home until the results of the culture

An eye exam can be very important to your student’s success during the school year. If your student is complaining about not being able to see what the teacher is doing on the SMART Board or if they have frequent headaches, consider making an appointment to see an optometrist. File Photo have been obtained. If the culture is positive for strep, your child will need to be on medication for 24 hours before returning to school. } If your child has any rash that may be disease-related or you do not know the cause, check with your health care provider prior to having your child come to school. Please contact the health office at your child’s school if your child has any infectious disease such as chicken pox, strep throat, impetigo or if you have any questions. Medications A health care provider and parental/guardian permission are necessary to give medications at school. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medication must be in the prescription bottle or original container when brought to school. Please remember when you are at your clinic to get a note from your health care provider stating that medication needs to be given at school. Many of the antibiotics are now being given three times a day so the student does not have to take medication at school. Parents are required to bring the medication to school unless an alternate plan has been developed with the school nurse. Many of the medications are a controlled

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substance and we need to make sure that all of the medications arrive safely at school. This precaution needs to be taken so students do not have the opportunity to share their medication. If you forget to obtain the written health care provider order while at the clinic, the clinic can fax the permission to the school your child attends. If you have questions regarding medications, please contact the health office at your child’s school. Asthma Students with asthma may self-carry and administer their quick relief asthma inhaler at school when a health care provider, parent/guardian, and school nurse agree that a student is able to selfadminister their medication safely and responsibly at school (MN Inhaler Use Statutes 121A.221). Consent to self-carry must be completed annually by the prescribing health professional and parent/guardian and returned to the school nurse. Severe Allergies Students with life threatening allergies/ anaphylaxis may self-carry and administer their Epi-Pen®. The parent and prescribing doctor must annually inform the school in writing that the student possesses, or requires access to, the Epi-Pen®. The licensed school nurse will

develop an individualized health plan to ensure student safety at school (MN House File 1763). Immunizations The Minnesota State Immunization Law requires students attending school to be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases. To enter kindergarten, students need to show proof of having had five DtaP (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), four Polio, two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), the Hepatitis B series and the two Varicella (chicken pox) vaccines. Students entering 7th grade are required to show evidence of having had a second MMR, a Td (Tetanus/Diphtheria) booster, the Hepatitis B series and two Varicella (chicken pox) vaccines. All vaccinations need to be completed prior to the first day of school. Class schedules for those entering 7th grade will be held until the needed immunization dates are received. Physicals The Minnesota State High School League has required that students participating in any athletic activities have on record a physical examination every three years. The district requires physicals

for participation in athletic activities at the middle school and high school level. In the growth and development of the adolescent, it is important that regular preventive health care, such as a physical, is obtained. The recommended years to have a physical would be prior to 7th and 10th grades. Physical fitness and developing the habit of routine preventive health exams promotes optimal health throughout your student’s life. Athletic physical exam forms can be obtained in the health office at your child’s school or found online at www.isd15.org. If you have questions, please contact the health office at your child’s school. Health Services Website Health Services has developed webpages that can be found on the district website. This is another way we are able to share health information with you. We have included our health service staff directory, screening dates, immunization requirements, medication policy and forms, etc. We hope that you will find the information useful. You can access the webpages at www. isd15.org and click on Health Services. If you have questions or comments, call Lillian Levine at 763-213-1510.

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School Board Highlights Want to make a difference? Run for school board Harry Grams ISD 15 School Board Member

It’s been nearly nine years since I was sitting at a wrestling match with Troy Ferguson, school board member at the time, when he asked me if I would be interested in running for one of the school board positions becoming available that upcoming fall. Being a school board member wasn’t something that I thought about doing, but once the idea sunk in, I decided to register as a candidate. There are three qualifications for being a board member: 1) Be at least 21 years old, 2) Be a resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to the election or appointment, and 3) Be an eligible voter. It costs $2 to register to place your name on the ballot and you need to file a report within seven (7) days of the election to declare if you’ve received or spent more than $750. There are two things that I think are necessary for any board member. The first thing is time and the second is commitment. Both are essential if you want to truly serve those that elected you as a board director. If elected, your school board term will be for four years. The school board meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month except in July and December when there is only one meeting. Regular school board meetings will take a portion of your

time. The rest will be spent with committees, trainings, meetings, communicating with community members, and attending events that can eat up a great deal of your calendar. The best part about your new schedule is that there is help all along the way. The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) offers outstanding training for new board members and follow-up sessions for veterans of the board. It also gives you a chance to talk with other board members who serve on other school district boards from around the state, discussing challenges and successes that they have experienced. There will be

Independent School District 15 Notice of Candidate Filings for Office Ann Johnson Election Liaison

The candidate filing period will be open between Tuesday, July 30, 2013 and Tuesday, August 13, 2013, during office hours. All candidate filings must be received by Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Candidate filings for the following offices are to be filed at Business Services, Central Services Center, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis, MN 55070.

School Board Meeting Schedule

School Board Members

School board meetings are held at the Community Room in the Central Services Center located at 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis.

Amy Kelly, Chairwoman 763-744-8458

Monday, August 12 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

David Anderson, Clerk 763-434-9457

Monday, August 26 Retiree Recognition Program 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 9 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 12

ample opportunities to sit on committees, site management councils and other groups dedicated to providing the best opportunities we can for our children. MSBA identifies the qualities of leadership necessary to be an effective board member as “integrity, perseverance, commitment, ability to plan, vision, initiative, and courage. Effective board members share a number of these characteristics and are also able to work as a team member.” I encourage those who have thought about running to give it serious consideration. Registration begins July 30 and ends August 13. Good luck.

} School Board Director ISD 15, 3 seats – 4 year term } School Board Director ISD 15, 1 seat – 2 year term (special election, term ending 2016) Candidates must file for either the 4 year term or the 2 year term. They will not be allowed to file for both.

Janet Glover, Vice Chairwoman 763-221-5341

Harry Grams, Treasurer 763-856-4350 Suzanne Erkel, Director 763-413-1195 David Roberts, Director 763-843-0013 Marsha Van Denburgh, Director 763-753-6653 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org

School Board Perspective Suzanne Erkel

School Board Highlights June 24, 2013 Kathleen Miller Staff writer

All board members present. Site Report: Health Services Health Services Coordinator Lillian Levine presented the annual report for the Health Services department. The department has six nurses, six nursing assistants and is run similar to a clinic, offering services, assessments and consultations to students and staff. Literacy Plan 2013-14: Reading Well by Grade 3 The Minnesota legislature seeks to have all children reading well by the end of third grade and included provisions for this in the 2011 Education Bill (Minnesota Statute 120B.12). The statue requires that all students be provided with comprehensive, scientifically based reading instruction as outlined in a local literacy plan which each district in the state has developed. A motion was made by Marsha Van Denburgh, second by Suzanne Erkel, to amend the literacy plan to remove a mandate. Superintendent Ed Saxton cautioned changes to the plan, which could result in a conflict with the Department of Education and the grant dollars that are awarded to ISD 15. The motion failed, 2-5. Live Streaming of Board Meetings A few years ago, the school board requested live streaming of school board meetings. The Office of School Technology submitted bids to the board for cameras and equipment, which came to roughly $30,000. The board declined

to spend the money, but still wanted meetings to be livestreamed. There have been some technical issues which the board wanted to address along with the possibility of holding a work session at another location. The work session could not be livestreamed as the sound system in the Community Room is not portable. The board will revisit this issue. Resolutions The resolution for levy referendum passed 6-1, nay being Suzanne Erkel. The resolution reads, “The Board hereby declares its intent to hold a referendum revenue authorization election in 2013 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.17.” The resolution for the approval of the 2013-14 budget passed by a vote of 7-0. The resolution to approve the superintendent’s contract for three years, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016, was approved 5-2, nays being Suzanne Erkel and Marsha Van Denburgh.

School Board Highlights July 8, 2013 Kathleen Miller Staff writer

All board members present. Happening Around the District Melody Panek, the new Adult Basic Education (ABE) coordinator, introduced herself and the ABE staff to school board members; Ker Vang Lor is the cultural consultant and Leah Cason is an instructor for the program. Two students, Robert Collins and Patty Peterson, spoke about how the ABE program has changed and improved their lives. The program is for anyone age 16 Continued, Page 13

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer, now that it finally warmed up! Wow, our district has certainly been going through some amazing transformations. I cannot wait to see the results. I want to remind everyone that this is an election year for school board members, so please get out and VOTE in November. Competition is a great motivator, and it separates the best from the best. I would love to see a number of candidates run this year. Additionally, I would like to remind our readers about the opportunities our Community Ed Department offers. The Lunch and Learn events at Sandhill are amazing, as are many of the courses that are offered. Please do not hesitate to contact the school board if you have any questions or concerns. We love to hear from you. The Courier | August 2013 | www.the-courier.org

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Kids Connection future planning stages. Kids Connection staff would like to extend special thanks to CCCS Principal Darin Hahn, Kara Lofgren, Mel Eliason, Chris Wirz, Elliot Christensen and Corey Tramm for their support, thoughtfulness and expertise in the concept and creation of the pilot Acceleration Lab at LLC. Theresa Antinozzi, Kids Connection supervisor, reports overwhelmingly positive reaction from parents with children in Kids Connection at LLC. Shannon Donley and Katie Powley, Kids Connection instructors at LLC, said they have been told by parents how excited they are about the move both for convenience and new programming opportunities they are hearing about. We invite parents and students to see the new space and Acceleration Lab during open houses at East Bethel Community School, Tuesday, August 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. and Cedar Creek Community School, Wednesday, August 28, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Visit our website at www.isd15.org or call the Kids Connection information line at 763-213-1641 for programming and enrollment options.

Free Dollars Into Sense class Anoka County Extension staff and Dollar Works volunteers will present a free Dollars into Sense class on Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard, Andover and again at 7:00 p.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center, 1201 89th Avenue, Blaine. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class you wish to attend. Classes will cover budgeting and address credit issues, tracking expenses, making a spending plan, goal setting and how to get additional help.

Student Updates Amanda Luby, daughter of Doug and Jennifer Luby of Andover, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2013 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Luby is a junior mathematics major at CSB. Jessica Biser, daughter of Dave and Kris Biser of Cedar, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2013 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Biser is a junior biology major at CSB. To be included on the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits for which honor points (A, B, C, etc.) are awarded. Students included on the dean’s list cannot have any “unsatisfactory” or “incomplete” grades for that semester. From Page 12

Board Highlights and older, from all walks of life and all stages of education. The program is successful due to the dedicated students who want to be in the classroom - to earn a GED or adult diploma, learn English as a second language or brush up on basic skills. Update on NeoPath Health Clinic Joe McErlane, CEO of NeoPath, presented information to the school board, dating from January 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. Usage of the clinic has increased. Data collected included new visits versus return visits and logging visits into injury, acute or chronic categories. Student Information System Superintendent Ed Saxton presented information regarding a possible shift to a new student information system (SIS). Board members were invited to tour the Infinite Campus in Blaine.

Driver’s Education

Infinite Campus is focused on the future and has provided a continuously evolving student information system (SIS) since the first implemented in 1996. Infinite Campus is now the largest American-owned SIS, managing 6 million students in 43 states. Their suite of products is designed for efficient use of student data allowing educators to focus on what really matters: improving education for students. ISD 15 currently has several different systems serving students and staff, which could all be served by Infinite Campus. Annual Meeting These following items and others were approved: school board meeting dates from July 2013 to July 2014, school meal prices (which did not increase from the 2012-13 school year), mileage allowance, ISD 15 memberships to associations, high school and middle school sport and activity fees, music fees, parking permits, legal counsel for ISD 15, and so on. For the complete list, visit www.isd15.org.

@ St. Francis High School

Classroom Education Registration for classroom driver’s education is being accepted for the 2013-14 school year. If you are 15 years of age or approaching 15, you may register to participate in a 30-hour classroom driver’s education course offered during the school day. Fee $110.

Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instruction Six hours of required behind-the-wheel instruction Flexible scheduling State of Minnesota certified instructors Fee $250 Applications available at www.communityed15.com or call 763-213-1640 for more information.

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Sponsored by ISD 15 Community Education

As part of an injury prevention and recognition initiative, ISD 15 promoted a process this year within the Nutrition Services program to support employee participation for safety awareness. Congratulations to St. Francis High School Nutrition Services for their outstanding commitment to injury prevention second trimester 2012-13 school year! Your personal dedication to the recognition and prevention of accidents and injuries has made a difference in creating a safe environment for all. Team members are: Cheryl Trout, Joan Buhman, Chris Johnson, Shareen Biggins, Pat Watson, Alexis Carlson, Kathy Mendoza-Gonzales, Nancy Welton, Shirley Fjerstad, Andrea Erickson, Paulette Lang, Christine Rowe, Paula Scheller, Joy Ehrenberg, Sharon Justin, Anna Green, Therese Cathers and Carmen Rossi. Joyce Froh, Worker Compensation/Safety Coordinator

Our Saviour ’s Preschool An Educational Christian Preschool helping children to know Jesus.

We are registering for the 2013-14 school year! Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel For more information call

763-434-6117

13th Annual St. Francis Hockey

Ice Breaker Cup Golf Event

Saturday, August 10

Hidden Haven, 20520 NE Polk Street, East Bethel 11:00 a.m.-Noon Check-In 1:00 p.m. Scramble Shotgun Start Awards ceremony and dinner immediately following golf. Fee for golf event: $95 per adult player $75 per student player (ages 8-22) Fee includes: 18 holes of golf, golf cart, event shirt, dinner and a chance to win many great prizes.

4-5 players per group, 2 golf carts per group, 1 adult player per group (recommended with youth under 15). Limited to 160 participants. For more information, please call: Brad Kaehler 612-599-6395 or Karen Hartstrom 763-753-0868. Download a registration form at http://boys.stfrancishockey.net

Your day on the golf course will help outfit St. Francis hockey players for the upcoming season. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Bill Johnson/Roger Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Special tribute to an influential teacher Kelly Farder SFHS Alumna, Daughter

In the June edition of The Courier, my mother,

Sandy Farder, wrote her final article after retiring from her position as the Independent School District 15 Adult Basic

FITNESS for all! We offer plenty of ways for you to get in shape, so you’ll never be bored with working out. We have two treadmills, two elliptical trainers, two stationary bikes and a Nautilus four station weight machine.

Education (ABE) Coordinator. She retired after 20+ years of involvement with ISD 15 and, like many other teachers in the district, she was passionate about education and truly inspired her students. After her last article was published, The Courier received a letter from a retired teacher commenting on his enjoyment of my mother’s regular articles due to her upbeat enthusiasm, commitment to education, and the interesting personal stories of her students at the ABE center. This letter motivated me to write something in The Courier as well. I wanted to celebrate not only the impact my mother has

Sandy Farder retired from her position as Independent School District 15 Adult Basic Education coordinator in May. File Photo

Relaxed atmosphere – senior citizens are encouraged to attend! Socialize after your workout in our conference room. Only $2 per visit and no membership fees. Call Theresa today for more information 763-213-1616 or email Theresa.Antinozzi@isd15.org Fitness 15 • Sandhill Center 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005

Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m-Noon

Kids Connection Before and after school childcare

KC info line 763-213-1641 Registration forms are available online www.communityed15.com

Kids Connection provides a safe, structured, nurturing and fun atmosphere for Independent School District 15 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. This quality before and after school childcare program is offered at two sites in ISD 15. Students can exercise individual responsibility and engage in social interaction and free choice to promote a healthy self image to enhance the quality of their lives.

Community Education Contacts Troy Ferguson, Director................................................................................. 763-753-7041 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Mel Panek, Coordinator/Teacher Adult Education & Services......................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications & District Website Kathleen Miller, Program Supervisor................................................. 763-753-7042 The Courier Newspaper................................................................................ 763-753-7031 Kathleen Miller, Editor................................................................................ 763-753-7042 Pat Johnson, Graphics................................................................................ 763-753-7025 Alicia Loehlein, Staff Writer, Billing...................................................... 763-753-7033 Janice Audette, Advertising.................................................................... 763-753-7032 Facility Scheduling Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor................................ 763-213-1589 Family Education & Services....................................................................... 763-753-7170 Nancy Wallace, Program Supervisor Kids Connection Theresa Antinozzi, Program Supervisor.......................................... 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Lifelong Learning Center Site......................... 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Middle School Site........................ 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15............................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Nancy Wallace, Program Supervisor Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor...................................................... 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant.................................................................... 763-213-1588 Sandhill Center for the Arts Theresa Antinozzi, Program Supervisor.......................................... 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com

had on her students, but also highlight the ABE program and what it has done for the community. The program is open to anyone and a very diverse set of students have attended over the years. Many of the ABE students are immigrants looking to improve their skills in order to go to college or to get a job. Ultimately, the entire community reaps the benefits of this program by helping these students become skilled members of the workforce and integrated members of society. I thought including messages from a few former students would be the best Continued, Page 15

Learning activities offered include:

Locations

NEW

Location

Cedar Creek Community School

for East Bethel Community School and Cedar Creek Community School students St. Francis Elementary School Student care is available September 3, 2013 through June 2, 2014.

Before School Care Begins at 6:30 a.m. until school starts �� $9/day After School Care Begins at the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. �� $9/day Non-School Care 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. �� $30/day Other fees Registration fee �� $25/child $45/family (2 or more children)

■ art ■ drama ■ reading ■ iPad ■ science discovery ■ crafts ■ sports ■ games ■ outdoor play ■ small and large group action 2013-14 School Year

No walk-ins on September 3. All children must be preregistered. Registration fee must be paid to be registered. Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education

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Tribute demonstration of the positive influence of the program: Sandy, You are such a nice person to everyone that you meet. You are a great helper and make everyone feel so comfortable that they want to tell you all about their lives. You are helpful when giving advice to those who need assistance with their futures because you pay attention to people and listen to their problems. I have worked with you for about 10 years and have seen how you have helped to change people’s lives. When I first met you, it didn’t matter what color skin I had, where I came from or how much English I knew. You were friendly and wanted to help me. You helped me to learn about the world and more importantly what America was like. You taught me about the culture in the United States and how to live here. I will miss you very much and will never forget how much you have done for me. You will be close in my heart forever. Love, Ker Vang Lor Cultural Consultant, ABE Program Sandy, You always believed in me when no one else did. You helped me along and never gave up on me. Sometimes it was really hard to continue with school but you encouraged me and helped me no matter what. I will always be very grateful to you for doing that. Thank you very much. Carl Solberg Former Student Sandy is a one of a kind person that warms your heart with her smile. She is always encouraging and inspires her students to be their best. Her ability to connect with her students and show them their true potential is a precious gift. She has an amazing way of being able to figure out each person’s unique style of learning and bringing out their strengths. When I walked into ABE for the first time I did not know what to expect. I had very little confidence in my academic abilities. Thanks to Sandy I now truly believe that I can do anything I put my mind to. I am truly grateful for all that Sandy has done for me. Sincerely, Catherine Block Former Student Sandy, Your help was so thoughtful, so nice, and so generous that I will never forget you. You’ve brightened my life. You inspire, you challenge, you guide, you give, you praise, you listen, you encourage, but the best is that you care about ME. I’m so proud of you. A student can’t do it alone, that’s why I count myself lucky to have a great teacher and friend like you. Thankful, appreciative and grateful—that’s me. Thanks for being such a wonderful teacher. God Bless

you! I love you with all my heart. “Te Amo Preciosa.” Griselda Garcia Former Student Sandy, Before meeting Sandy I knew English in theory but didn’t speak it. I was worried about my speaking capacity and pronunciation. Sandy was a very talented and sensitive teacher who made me into a speaking person. She didn’t press me but pushed softly, giving interesting lessons. She discussed with me different topics, she found for me grammar and phonetic materials that I needed. Her lessons were individually made for me in a friendly atmosphere. Also, I am happy to know Sandy not only as an English teacher but as just a kind person with a wide open heart. Sandy was one of the first American people whom I met in the USA. Thanks, Sandy, for your mellowness and sincerity in wishing to help me. Thanks to you, my family and I have a good impression of living in a new country. I wish you all the best in your future: good students, health, love and always to be so beautiful inside and out as you are now. With all my heart, Alesia Unukovskaja and family Student Dear Sandy, Your ABE classroom was a very special place where students came to not only learn, but to find support, encouragement and even friendship. Many times over the years your students would comment on the friendly atmosphere within the classroom and how they felt safe and, maybe for the first time, a sense of selfconfidence that they hadn’t experienced in school before. Not only did you create that extraordinary learning environment for your students, but you did the same for your employees and volunteers too. Thank you so much for believing in me and supporting me as a volunteer, Literacy Assistant and as an Instructor in your classroom. The most wonderful part of it all was that not only were you a terrific boss, but a great mentor and an especially good friend. I am so glad that I have had the joy and pleasure to know you! Melody Panek Adult Basic Education Coordinator Thank you to all the students who were able to contribute to this article. My mother’s desire to travel and explore the world is partly a reflection of having so many wonderful international students. Her aspiration to teach abroad will be a benefit to whichever community is lucky enough to acquire her skills. Mom, congratulations on being an inspiration to friends, family, the community and your students. We are very proud of your accomplishments! Thank you to The Courier staff for allowing me to publish this article and special thanks and well wishes to Melody Panek, the new ABE program coordinator.

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From the Rec Department

Summer and Fall Youth Recreation Opportunities Summer Gymnastics

Volleyball

Soccer

Mini Dance Clinic

Learn gymnastics from expert instructors trained by John Tobler, former three-time National Gymnastics champion and three-time All-American gymnast. Ages: 3 to 12 years old Dates: August 6–22 Days: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. Location: Cedar Creek Community School A fun, non-competitive league to teach young children the basic skills of soccer. Coaching will be done by parent volunteers. Dates: September 10–October 16 Age/Day: Ages 4-5 Monday/Wednesday Ages 6-7 Tuesday/Thursday Times: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Location: Fields in district

Flag Football

A fundamental league to teach children the basic skills of volleyball. Coaching will be done by parent volunteers. Grades: 4-5 Dates: September 10–October 15 Days: Tuesday/Thursday Times: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Cedar Creek Community School

Dancers will learn an age-appropriate, short dance routine with related skills and techniques. They will have an opportunity to perform with the St. Francis Dance Team at their Fall Show September 21 at 6:00 p.m. Ages: 3 years old–6th grade girls Date: Saturday, September 21 Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: St. Francis Middle School

A fun, non-competitive league to teach young children the basic skills of football. Coaching will be done by parent volunteers. Grades: K–3 Dates: September 9–October 14 Days: Monday/Wednesday Times: 6:00–7:00 p.m. Location: St. Francis Middle School

Contact Diane Guinn, Rec Department manager for more info 763-213-1823 The Rec Department a division of ISD 15 Community Ed

The Sandhill Center for the Arts is operated under the auspices of Independent School District 15 Community Education. Its purpose is to provide arts opportunities for the residents served by the school district. Sandhill Center for the Arts is located at 23820 Dewey Street, Bethel, MN 55005. For more information about the center, please call 763-213-1616.

SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® members; $2.00 per class for non-members.

SilverSneakers® YogaStretch YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® members; $2.00 per class for non-members.

For more information on the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program please contact Sandhill Center at 763-213-1616. 15

Bright Beginnings in ISD 15 Early Childhood 763-753-7170

Call ECFE at for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. Lifelong Learning Center • 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove • Online at www.isd15.org/ecfe

Plan your year with Early Childhood Family Education Check out the Learn & Thrive brochure for ECFE parent/child classes for the 2013-14 school year Register NOW for the best selection of classes! Call 763-753-7170 or visit us online at www.isd15.org to register. Daytime and evening classes offered.

Preschool Place 15 registration for the 2013-14 school year is taking place NOW! Classes offered at the Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove • Programming takes place September through May • Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available • One, two, three or four times per week • Two hour, Two hourfifteen minute, Two-and-ahalf hour and Two hourforty-five minute sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for Two year-olds and very young Three year-olds • Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income • Busing available for ALL full-year morning and afternoon classes

Buy one, get one! Register for a full year now and save! Register and pay for at least 18 weeks of parent/child classes (same child & parent) and pay for just one class. You should still use the sliding fee scale to calculate the fees. You can only use this offer with mail-in registrations. Limit one offer per child; cannot be combined with second child in same class discount and cannot be combined with any other offer. If a class or part of a class is dropped, a per class day fee will be charged and cancellation fee will be applied. Offer can only be used as a credit toward fees and cannot exceed the cost of a class. Register now; offer expires August 28, 2013.

What is ECFE?

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

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.

ECFE has something for every family! ECFE is a place where parents and young children learn and play together and can meet other families with young children. We are one of nearly 350 in the state of Minnesota offered through school districts. We believe all families deserve support, information, and opportunities to be involved in their children’s learning. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. ECFE provides information on getting ready for school, discipline, child development, communication and growing together as a family. Sisters and Brothers Care is available for most age-specific parent/child classes to care for siblings.

Try ECFE for FREE! Wondering if ECFE is for you without a long commitment? Want to warm in your child (and yourself) before regular classes begin? Then this is for you! Two-week sessions for parents and children. There will be interaction time and discussion time just like regular classes. Please preregister as there is limited space in each class. Fee: FREE Ages: Birth to Kindergarten Dates: Thursday, September 19 & 26 Time: 9:15-11:15 a.m. — Or — Dates: Tuesday, September 17 & 24 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Looking for special events and field trips? Watch for the Place to Go, Things to Do brochure featuring events for families such as New Babies, Pop In & Play, field trips and special events. Coming to your mailbox in September!

Do you have a child who is three or four years old? Have they been through Early Childhood Screening? Early Childhood Screening should be done soon after the child’s third birthday. Screening is a FREE, simple check of a young child’s health and development; it does not determine kindergarten readiness. Screening includes: a development assessment, vision and hearing checks, immunization and health review. Call 763-753-7187 if you currently have a 3- or 4-year-old child who has not been screened.

Have a concern about your child?

Are you concerned abou t your child’s development, speech or behavior? If your child is under three years of age, contact Kristine Vogtlin at: kristine. vogtlin@isd15.org or 76 3-753-7172 to reach ISD 15 Help Me Grow services. If your child is at least three years of age and not yet in kin dergarten, ISD 15 Early Childhood Screening is the first step in confirm ing any concerns you have. Call for an appointment at 763-753-7187 and menti on your concerns.

Be counted! Get on the school census It’s very important that all residents of Independent School District 15 be included on the school census… even the youngest babies. Call the ISD 15 Central Services Center at 763-753-7040 and let them know when you have an addition to the family or if you move. This will ensure that you will get Early Childhood and school information, and help the district with planning for the future. Let your neighbors know this, too!

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Make the morning rush to school a lot less hectic Weekday mornings during the school year can be hectic. Parents who must get their children ready for school while preparing for their own day often find themselves rushing through the morning and wishing there was just a little more time. While parents can’t add another hour to the morning unless they wake up earlier, there are ways they can be more efficient. An efficient morning is typically a less hectic morning and the following are a few ways families can work together to make more use of their time on weekday mornings during the school year. Get a head start the night before Perhaps the most effective way to make mornings less hectic during the school year is to accomplish as much as possible the night before. Instead of making kids’ lunches each morning, make them at night right before you go to bed. Along with your kids, lay out their clothes for the next day before they go to sleep each night. This way kids won’t waste time in the morning agonizing over what to wear, and they’re liable to put up less of a fuss in the morning if they had a hand in choosing their attire for the day. Avoid turning your kitchen into a diner each morning Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it also can be the

most indecisive meal of the day. Kids likely won’t want to eat the same thing for breakfast every day, but give them fewer options so you aren’t wasting time discussing what they are going to eat. The more closely your breakfast options resemble those of a diner, the more time your child is liable to waste choosing what to eat. Limit time in the bathroom Spending too much time in the bathroom is another way families waste time on weekday mornings. Bathroom time should be limited to a set amount of time per person so everyone can get where they need to go on time. How much time adults and children spend in the bathroom each morning should depend on how many bathrooms you have and how many people are sharing those bathrooms. But even if everyone has their own private bathroom, try to limit the time you spend in the bathroom to 15 minutes per person. That should be plenty of time to shower, use the restroom and brush teeth. Locate must-have items before going to bed at night You and your children will need certain things before you can leave home every morning. Car keys, cell phones, wallets, eyeglasses and backpacks are a handful of items all of you will need at some point during your day. Locate these items before you go to bed and place them in the same convenient place each night. This saves the trouble of running around in the morning looking for lost car keys or wondering where your children’s eyeglasses ended up the night before.

Turn the television off in the morning Watching television in the morning can be very distracting, which can make it harder for adults and kids alike to get out the door on time in the morning. Kids might want to watch cartoons, which may keep them from preparing for school or brushing their teeth. And adults can grow easily distracted by news programs and morning shows, which will eat up time they need to get ready for the day ahead.

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Community & Business 15th Annual City of Ramsey

Happy Days Saturday, September 7 Pancake Breakfast

7:30-11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

5K Run (usatf certified) Smile for a Mile Youth Run (Ages 10-17) Kids Fun Run (9 & Under) Car Show

11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Happy Days Expos

11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Business, craft/merchant, farmers

Environmental Expo

11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Animals, plants, raptors, kids activities, exhibitors

Kids Fun

11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Inflatables, rock wall, power bungee, kids games & activities

Helicopter Rides

11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

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Laser Tag

11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Parade

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Dance Caravan Renaissance Dance

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Bingo at Event Tent

4:30 p.m.

Trebuchets middle-ages catapults

4:30 p.m.

Ramsey Fire & Police Chili Cook-Off

4:30–6:00 p.m.

Happy Days Logo Contest Award

5:00–5:30 p.m.

Live Music American Roadhouse

5:00–7:45 p.m.

Go Kart/Lawn Tractor Races

5:00–9:00 p.m.

Ramsey raceway, north side of highway 10 at Armstrong blvd.

Bon Fires

6:00–11:00 p.m.

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2013 Andover Family Fun Fest another success Nancy DeSteno AFFF coordinator

Thanks everyone! The all-volunteer Andover Family Fun Fest (AFFF)committee would like to thank everyone involved in making the July 12-13 Fun Fest a success once again. So many people put so much energy to make it all work. The attendees were full of festive attitude and a joy to the workers at the Fun Fest. John Block, from Johmar Farms, who has run the mini donkey cart rides for the past three years said, “The people of Andover are so nice. They are so appreciative.” Riders always thank Block and are pleased that the rides are free.

A father and son enjoy their time at Andover Fun Fest July 13.

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As always, the mission of the Andover Family Fun Fest is to provide as much free family fun for all as we can. Thank you to the many local businesses who donated money or prizes. Without

College’s tuition remains lowest in state Tina Perpich Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Tuition for Anoka-Ramsey Community College students will stay at the current rates for the next two years and is

expected to remain the lowestcost college in Minnesota. Full-time students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College will pay an average of $4,349 for tuition beginning this fall. Students in certain

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programs pay slightly more to cover higher costs associated with those programs. General fees will go up by about $18 to $654 a year for full-time students. Part-time students pay a per-credit hour share of annual tuition and fees. In many cases, students receive grants, scholarships and work-study funds to cover much of the expenses. For example, about 71 percent of the college’s students received financial aid, averaging $10,015 in 2012-13 for education and living expenses. Financial aid includes state and national grants, scholarships, loans and work-study funds. For information about financial aid, visit www. AnokaRamsey.edu/money. aspx.

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Rum River Watershed gets check-up, plan Jamie Schurbon Anoka Conservation District

An effort is underway to protect and improve water quality in the almost one million acre Rum River watershed. With its beginning at Mille Lacs Lake, most of the Rum River is a state scenic and recreational waterway. The Rum is known for canoeing, smallmouth bass fishing, and high water quality. Many of the watershed’s tributaries and lakes, including Lakes George and East Twin, are also of high quality. The Rum River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project (WRAP), which just began, aims to protect all of this. Some lakes and streams in the watershed are “impaired” and fail to meet state water quality standards. For these, a plan for improvement, or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study, will be completed. The WRAP will include: } Water quality monitoring (2013-14) } Special investigations of water quality problems (2014) } Computer modeling to answer “what if” questions (2013-15) } Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) planning (2015-16) } A WRAP report that prescribes future

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Water quality in the Rum River will improve through the Rum River Watershed Restoration and Protection Project which is now Submitted Photo underway. management approaches (2015-16) After completion of the WRAP, local agencies will implement projects to protect and improve water quality. State funding, including the State Clean Water Fund from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, will ensure financial support for these projects. At the local level, the Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization (URRWMO) will be working for the Rum River and our lakes. The URRWMO is a joint powers organization of the cities of Bethel, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove and St. Francis. Learn more at www. URRWMO.org.

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The WRAP is funded and overseen by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The Anoka Conservation District is the project lead, nine other counties in the watershed are also involved. For more information on the Rum River WRAP project, visit www.pca. state.mn.us and search for Rum River WRAP.

The Isanti Rodeo Jubilee Days, held July 11-13, was a great success. Thank you to all who attended and all the businesses and sponsors who were so generous. Pictured are the 2012-13 Isanti Ambassadors enjoying their ride in the parade as they end their reign.

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Announcing our Grand Re-Opening Help us celebrate our grand re-opening by attending the open house on Saturday, August 17, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at our new clinic location 1/2 mile north on Hwy. 47 in the same building as Fairview Medical Clinic. 23671 St. Francis Blvd. NW Suite 102 763.213.0615 www.oppfamilychiropractic.com

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Princeton medical center celebrates 20 years Nowthen Farmers Market Soon the Princeton facility The hospital also added many Kelly Ojeda has something for everyone was in need of expansion and new clinical services and was

On July 26, 1993, Fairview Northland Medical Center opened its current building to serve patients in the community. Fairview Northland Medical Center represents the consolidation of the Milaca and Princeton hospitals in 1986. As a first step, Fairview Milaca Hospital moved inpatient services and care to the Princeton site, keeping a strong primary care clinic and ambulatory services.

updates a new facility was built which was located near a major highway for better access and visibility. The new campus also added the ability to grow for future needs. Fairview Northland Medical Center was more accessible to residents from the region than the former downtown Milaca Hospital and more than twice its size. The building dramatically increased the size of its outpatient facilities, which in 1995, recorded 40,000 visits.

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attached to a large clinic. “In the forefront of all our work, our focus has always been to create a strong connection with the communities we serve,” said John Herman, president of Fairview Northland Medical Center. “During these 20 years, we have worked hard to offer our patients the comfort of receiving highquality care, close to home. We look forward to expanding the services we offer and serving our communities for years to come.” The hospital in a nutshell— facts and stats for 2012: } Employees: 565 } Physicians: 331 } Allied health professionals: 94 } Volunteers, auxiliary members and homecrafters: 155 } Licensed beds: 54 } Inpatient admissions: 1,855 } Outpatients: 49,907 } Surgeries: 2,226 } Births: 689 } Emergency visits: 16,927 To learn more about Fairview Northland Medical Center, please visit www. fairview.org/northland.

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The Nowthen Farmers market has entered its third year and is “growing.” Not only has it become the place for local vendors to bring their wares, but it has also been serving as a meeting place for those in the community. Each week you see people meeting to exchange products and conversation, and you are always greeted with a friendly “hello“ as you enter the market. All the products are locally grown or made by your neighbors for you to enjoy. There are unique vendors

The Nowthen Lions give children a ride at the Nowthen Farmers Market held each Thursday at Nowthen Park. Submitted Photo

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such as Judy with her Alpaca fiber and spinning wheel demos, Burquest Buffalo meat, Green Meadows homemade makeup, birdhouses from barn wood, honey, preserves, breads, Starr Kettle Corn, music and comedy to name a few. There are vendors that are there each week and vendors that come on occasion. Check out the Nowthen Farmers Market on Facebook at Nowthenfarmersmarket to see who is there each week. If you would like to volunteer to help with the market or be a vendor, call Lynda Kolasa at 612-751-9995.

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Enjoy old-time activities at the St. Francis Lions Club hosts Youth Exchange students Nowthen Threshing Show responsibility of hosting four it will be interesting what they Marolyn Baumann Sharon Wilhelm Nowthen Historical Power Association

As the summer is passing, it’s time to think about harvesting. And you can see just that happening when you visit the 2013 Nowthen Threshing Show, August 16-18. You can watch how the threshing of grain was done before the time of combines. That is just one aspect of the Nowthen Threshing Show. There are a wide variety of old-time demonstrations at the show including blacksmithing, log sawing, printing, rock crushing and shingle and lath making. In the craft building witness spinning,weaving, quilting and pottery making. Buy a ticket for a chance to win a beautiful handmade quilt. In the log house you will see and feel how hot it was to

cook on a wood stove. The log barn with a variety of animals for petting is a big attraction for the kids. Children can also participate in a variety of age appropriate activities at certain times of the day at the Children’s’ Activity Building. Pony rides are also available. The restored railroad depot, church and school are a big attraction for history buffs. During the daily parade of power, you can see and hear the many antique and classic tractors, steam engines and cars and trucks in action. Stay for the Friday and Saturday night tractor pulls. There is live entertainment daily in the pavilion, lots of good food to enjoy, beautiful gardens to see, a flea market to browse through, a train ride to take and so much more. For more information, visit www.nowthenthreshing.com.

St. Francis Lioness Club

Lions Club International has a Youth Exchange program that includes clubs from all over the world. Students apply to a Lions Club and may be chosen to represent their club and country. St. Francis Lions Club members Brenda and Larry Daml accepted the

students from Finland, India, Spain and Brazil, ranging in age from 16 to 17. The girls were guests at a St. Francis Lions social night meeting. They were introduced and told a little about themselves and then answered questions. They expressed that everything here seemed so big to them. They will be going to the Mall of America soon and

think of that. The youth also presented friendship banners and made a candy treat and shared the recipe. The Lions Club gave each of the girls a bag of Lions friendship pins to take home. The girls are Linda Korhonen of Finland, Mechla Shrivastav of India, Natalia Souza of Brazil and Claudia Cervi of Spain.

Four girls from across the globe, center, recently visited the area as part of the Lions Club Youth Exchange program and attended a Lions social night meeting. Submitted Photo

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Restoration of a One-Room School Steam Traction Engines • Gas Engines Antique Cars & Trucks • Shingle Mill • Plowing Sawmill • Lathe Mill • Threshing 1920s Red Crown Gas Station General Store • Print Shop • Free Train Rides Blacksmith Shop • Large Flea Market Primitive Camping available on-site Log House & Barn • Historical Church Milwaukee Road Depot & Memorabilia Live Music & Entertainment Daily Chain Saw Artist Daily Parade of Power at 2 p.m. Tractor Pull Friday at 6 p.m. & Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday Church Service 9 a.m. Shuttle Service on Grounds Anoka County Master Gardeners

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Various supervised hands-on activities, including Children’s Barnyard, featuring Tommy’s Zoo

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Friday, August 16 “Bib Overalls Day” 7:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:00-9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

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7:00-10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Non-Denominational Church Service Noon-2:00 p.m. Square Dancing 2:00 p.m. Parade of Power 3:30 p.m. Kiddie Pedal Pull Schedule of events or performers subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

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The Cedar East Bethel Lions welcomed two new members. Pictured (L-R), Lion Kay Hunter, sponsor Deanna Kleven and Lion Diane Evenson. Submitted Photo

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Minnesota student Simeon Toronto, Andover, was voted the 67th Boys Nation president July 23. Toronto was among two finalists for president of the American Legion Boys Nation program, an achievement not held by a Minnesotan since 1986. Toronto was one of 98 top high school seniors in the nation attending the 10-day program in Washington, D.C., where two representatives of each state receive an education on the structure and function of federal government. President is the program’s top honor and is elected by all 98 participants after one candidate is selected by two fictional political parties. Boys Nation participants are selected at each of their Boys State programs earlier in the year. Toronto was also elected governor of Minnesota Boys State in June while serving in the fictional city of Duluth. Minnesota’s Boys State program was held in Marshall, June 9-15, on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University with nearly 400

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Friends of the Isanti Area Library had this float in the Isanti Rodeo Jubilee Days Parade on July 11. Friends of Isanti Area Library support the library link site located at Isanti City Hall. The link site is open every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and is part of the East Central Regional Library system. Submitted Photo

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Teams are needed to participate in the second annual Popsicle’s The BIG WIFF, a fundraiser for the Miracle League of Minnesota to be held at ten Miracle League locations across the state Saturday, August 17. The championship games will be held Sunday, August 18 at the Miracle League field in Minnetonka. Popsicle’s The BIG WIFF will benefit the Miracle League of Minnesota, a non-profit organization that provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. Miracle League fields are made of a special material and custom-designed to accommodate wheelchairs and walking devices while helping to prevent injuries. Many children in Independent School District 15 play for the Miracle League in Blaine. The game of Wiffle Ball is easy and fun, especially with no base running. Previous experience is not necessary to play and all skill levels are welcome. The public is encouraged to participate and register their team by visiting thebigwiff.com. All ages are welcome and registration is $100 per team. Once registered, team coaches will receive tournament details, schedules, simple rules and tips on how your team can raise additional funds for the Miracle League of Minnesota through pledges. The registration deadline for teams is August 13. On Saturday, August 17 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Wiffle Ball teams of three to five people will play in a round-robin tournament at various locations across the state including Blaine. Championship games featuring the winning teams from each of the locations will be held August 18 at noon. The tournament champions will be awarded a trip for all team members to attend spring training in Fort Myers, Florida. In addition to naming the tournament champions, prizes will be awarded for the team that raises the most in pledges overall and at each location as well as second and third place tournament winners and best team costumes at each of the ten fields. For more information on Popsicle’s The BIG WIFF, please visit thebigwiff.com. For more information about the Miracle League of Minnesota, visit www.MiracleLeagueMN.com.

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Thank you to all the repeat advertisers in the months of June, July and August. You qualified to be in the summer drawing for FREE advertising. All of The Courier advertisers are very important and valued, and this is one way we are able to show our gratitude. Congratulations to the following winners: } American Family Insurance, Mary Dresch Agency – FREE 2 column wide x 3 inches high, valued at $58.50 } Dairy Queen, St. Francis – FREE FULL COLOR to your present ad } Rum River Tree Farm – FREE 2 column wide x 5 inches high, valued at $77.50 We appreciate your business.

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Anoka County awarded $10 million grant to improve Highway 10 Martha Weaver Anoka County Public Information Manager

Anoka County has been selected to receive a $10 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) as part of the Corridor Investment Management Strategy program. According to a letter of award from MnDOT, the project was selected for its alignment with Minnesota GO vision’s objectives of improving quality of life, economic competitiveness, and environmental health. “Changes to this portion of Highway 10 have been a long time coming and lives have been lost in the meantime. We are grateful that MnDOT has recognized the need for this project, which will be just the beginning of necessary improvements to one of the state’s most important roadways,” said Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look, who represents the city of Ramsey. “We are grateful for the partnership with the cities of Ramsey and Anoka in pushing this effort forward so that we can deliver a safe travel route for our citizens.” The grant funds will be used to make major changes at one of the key interchanges along the U.S. Highway 10 (US 10) corridor in Anoka County at County Road (CR)

83 (Armstrong Boulevard) in the city of Ramsey. US 10 has been recognized by MnDOT as one of its most important transportation facilities—a high priority Interregional Corridor. A study was completed in 2002 that identified the need to convert US 10 to a freeway facility. Since 2002, the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council have worked collaboratively to identify opportunities for improvement. All four agencies have agreed that providing an interchange at US 10 and CR 83 is an extremely high priority improvement. It is the correct project at this location and is very much needed. The US 10 corridor through Anoka County is a key artery in the county’s transportation system, yet little has changed despite the county’s rapid growth. The resulting increased traffic volume has often meant dire consequences in terms of public safety and economic development. In addition to existing and future mobility issues, there are many safety concerns at the intersection. Crash and severity rates at this intersection are higher than the statewide average for an expressway facility. The project constructs an interchange at US 10 and CR 83 and includes a grade separation of the BNSF

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Railroad. It widens CR 83, provides new connectivity to the city of Ramsey’s COR development, and provides multimodal alternatives for pedestrians and bicyclists. The construction of an interchange will significantly improve operations. The improved mobility will benefit commuters, freight haulers, and bus transit providers. The construction of the interchange will also eliminate private driveway access to US 10 and a public street intersection with Llama Street. The reduced access to US 10 will improve both its safety and mobility within the project area. The removal of the traffic signal will also reduce crashes at this location. Many of the crashes are rear end crashes due to queuing at the traffic signal. The interchange and grade separation of the BNSF Railroad will also improve operations on CR 83. The interchange and grade separation will improve the ability of emergency responders to get from the north side of the city to the south side and to US 10. The connection to US 10 is particularly important due to the location of Mercy Hospital.

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Tuesday, August 6 St. Francis Night to Unite will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., St. Francis Community Park. Free food and fun for all community residents to celebrate and strengthen neighborhood and community partnerships. Sponsors include Miss St. Francis Ambassadors, St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Francis Fire and Police Departments, St. Francis Lions and Lioness and St. Francis Area Women of Today. Night to Unite is an annual statewide event. Check with your neighborhood or community to see what events are planned. Neighborhoods are asked to turn on their outside lights and spend the evening getting acquainted with each other. The purpose of Night to Unite is to encourage residents to organize and start a Neighborhood Crime Watch Program. Friday, August 16 Nowthen Alliance Church PrimeTime ministry invites the community to Annual Hymn Sing and Sing-a-long at the Historic Old Church during the Nowthen Threshing Show (on Old Viking Boulevard between Anoka County Roads 5 and 66) at 11:00 a.m. All fair goers are invited and welcome to enjoy this event.

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Computer classes for your job and career at Anoka County Library Jill Smith Anoka County Library

Are you interested in improving your computer skills? Our mobile laptop lab will be at the Mississippi Library in August. Anoka County Library is presenting a wide variety of hands-on computer classes to help you learn the computer skills you need for your job and career. Mississippi Library is located at 410 Mississippi Street in Fridley. “If you don’t have computer skills, this is a great way to become accustomed to the tools of nearly every trade these days,” said Anoka County Commissioner Robyn West. Classes are free to participants but space is limited. Registration is required for all classes. “Computer skills are a necessity in today’s job market,” said Library Board President Bob Thistle. “Take advantage of these free classes to sharpen your skills, presented at a convenient location—your neighborhood library.” Visit anokacountylibrary.org or call 763-571-1934 to register for the following classes presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Twin Cities Media Alliance: } Microsoft® Word Introduction for Your Job and Career, Part 1, Monday, August 5, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Word is used to create business documents, resumes, and cover letters. In this class, you will learn how to enter and edit text,

apply formatting, and save files. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse. } Internet Introduction for Your Job and Career, Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Internet is filled with useful information for those who can make sense of the maze. Learn to navigate the web with browsing, addresses and search engines. This is a hands-on computer class. } Microsoft® Word Introduction for Your Job and Career, Part 2, Wednesday, August 7, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Already familiar with the basics of Word? This class will help you maximize your use of Word. Learn more about page layout, margins, page breaks, AutoCorrect, AutoFormat, page numbers, headers, footers, lists, tabs and tables. Prerequisite: Microsoft® Word Introduction for Your Job and Career, Part 1 or knowledge of the basics of Word. } Microsoft® PowerPoint Introduction for Your Job and Career, Saturday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PowerPoint is used to create dynamic slideshows that communicate information to an audience. Learn how to format slide text, add images and select transitions for your presentation. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse. } Microsoft® Excel Basics for Your Job and Career, Monday, August 12, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Excel is used n Retaining and accent walls – block or natural stone

in the workplace for accounting, tracking inventory and organizing data. Learn how to work with spreadsheets, create formulas and build a budget. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse. } Create a Website for Your Business or Organization, Wednesday, August 14, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Discover how to use open source resources such as Word Press to develop a free or inexpensive website for your small business, community organization or blog. Learn how to set up a site, how to navigate the settings, and tips to generate traffic. Bring a picture, image or logo representing your business on a flash drive. Visit www.positivelyminnesota. com/AnokaWorkshops to register for both days of LinkedIn, presented by the Anoka County WorkForce Center: } LinkedIn – Day 1 Tuesday, August 6, 1:00-4:00 p.m. } LinkedIn – Day 2 Thursday, August 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m. This two-day workshop is designed to provide the tools to navigate this social networking site. Day 1: Learn how to navigate this social networking site and draft your profile. Day 2: Learn how to showcase your expertise, look for jobs and build and use your network to help research information that will assist you in finding a job. In order for LinkedIn to be an asset, you have to be

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an active member. Registration automatically enrolls you in both days of instruction. Prerequisite: Must be comfortable with using the computer and please register on LinkedIn BEFORE attending class. These Anoka County Library programs are presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, Twin Cities Media Alliance, and the Anoka County WorkForce Center and are funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) and Anoka County WorkForce Center. For more detailed class information or to register online for classes, please visit anokacountylibrary.org or call 763571-1934.

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I hate when that happens Randy Gerdin ASE certified technician

The spare? The trouble with trouble is that when trouble occurs, you usually are not expecting it. And that is trouble. Some trouble is preventable; some is totally “out of the blue.” Such is the case with a flat tire. We have seen a bunch of flat tires recently. Tires with nails, screws, knife blades, rocks and even a piece of wood stuck in the tire. In most cases we can remove the tire from the wheel and apply a patch inside the tire. In some cases we have to put a plug patch in the tire. A plug patch is a patch with a round rubber plug affixed to the center of the patch. This unit is installed from the inside, pulling the plug through the hole made by the projectile. The injury to the tire has to be in the tread area, not in the sidewall. The sidewall area cannot be repaired safely. We would never use a plug as they are not recommended by any tire manufacturer as a safe, permanent repair. In fact tire plugs can actually damage the tire. Again, they are not recommended. Having a flat tire comes at no convenient time. It usually involves filling it with air and taking it in to be repaired. In some cases, if it is totally flat, putting on the spare tire is required.

Remember, never drive on a low or flat tire as this will destroy the tire. Some tires have road hazard warranties on them. This is for a nonrepairable injury to a tire. If you pick up a nail, then a regular repair is in order. If you pick up a nail and continue to drive on the low tire and the tire is destroyed, this is not a warranty issue. This condition is also very evident once the tire is removed from the wheel. Many vehicles these days are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems. This will alert the driver of a low tire if that should occur. Do not ignore this warning; it may save you from wrecking a tire or worse, from a blow-out. Most blow-outs occur when a tire is driven with not enough pressure in the tire; the tire overheats and then will blow out. If you have to put your spare on, the first thing is to find it. These days they put them in all kinds of places. I have seen them in the engine compartment, some in the trunk and many are located under the vehicle. This is where the owner’s manual comes in handy. The first thing to do in case you have to change a tire on the road is to get the owner’s manual and find out where everything you will need to change the tire is located. The jack is under the seat of

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One Stop enrollment and registration now available at Anoka Technical College Tina Perpich Anoka Technical College

One Stop enrollment and registration at Anoka Technical College is available Tuesdays this summer starting July 30. “We want to make entering or returning to college as simple as possible,” said LeAnn Brown, Anoka Technical College’s admission director. “And we provide personalized attention

to help prospective students set realistic goals that will lead to their success. We believe anyone can succeed at Anoka Technical College.” Anoka Technical College offers a wide array of certificate, diploma and degree programs in high-demand fields that include automotive, business, manufacturing and construction, health, horticulture, information

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technology and general education courses. At One Stop Tuesdays, which are held from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., prospective or returning students can complete an application to the college, take course placement assessments and register for classes in one session. Typically, the process takes three hours or less from start to finish and involves three steps: 1. To be admitted to the college, you will need to pay the $20 application fee. Bring a copy of your high school transcript or GED certificate if you have not attended a college previously. Transfer students do not need to bring high school records. 2. To take the course placement assessment, bring a photo ID. The multiple-choice assessment helps you choose classes wisely so you will not enroll in courses that are too easy or too difficult for you. 3. Register for fall courses which start August 26. Staff from Financial Aid, Disability Services, Veterans Services and many other offices will be available. For more information, call Enrollment Services at 763-5764850.

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Tips for setting and pursuing financial goals You can get lucky by finding a parking meter with time left on it. You can luck out by having nice weather on your vacation. You can even be lucky at love. But when it comes to financial matters, you’re better off not counting on Lady Luck and focusing instead on setting and pursuing goals. Here are some suggestions for establishing and pursuing your financial objectives: } Be specific. You probably have a lot of ideas about what you want to do, but if you’re going to turn these wishes into reality, you need to get specific. For example, instead of telling yourself that you want to retire early, set a goal of retiring at, say, 62. You can then use this target number to help guide your overall investment strategy. To illustrate, you can determine that you need to invest a certain amount of money each year, and earn a certain rate of return, to be able to retire at 62. You can also estimate about how much money you can afford to withdraw from your investment accounts each year to sustain a retirement that begins at 62.

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} Prioritize your goals. Of course, you want to achieve all your financial goals—and you can have a better chance of doing so if you rank these goals in terms of both importance and timing. For example, you may want to send your kids to college, purchase a vacation home and still be able to retire at age 62. How should you allocate your resources to each of these goals? Should you invest more at any given time for a specific goal? What types of investments are best for each of these goals? Prioritizing your goals can help you answer these and other questions and help direct your overall investment strategy. } Be prepared to change your goals. Over time, your family and financial circumstances can change considerably— which means you shouldn’t be surprised or alarmed if you have to change your goals accordingly. And you’ll find it easier to maintain this flexibility if you’ve worked diligently to create an investment portfolio with sufficient resources to allow you to change direction, as needed. } Review your progress regularly. If you’re going to eventually achieve your goals, you absolutely need to measure your progress along the way. Are your investments performing the way you had anticipated? Are your goals becoming more expensive than you had initially envisioned? To achieve these goals, are you taking on too much—or too little—risk? To answer these types of questions, it’s a good idea to review your overall progress at least once a year and then make whatever adjustments may be necessary. As you can see, it will take considerable effort to set, review and (hopefully) achieve your goals. And it can be somewhat complex, too, so you may want to work with a financial professional—someone who takes time to talk with you about your goals, understands your risk tolerance and family situation, and has the training and experience necessary to help you work toward your objectives. But in any case, think hard about your goals and how you might accomplish them. And don’t delay in taking action— because goals are generally easier to attain if you have time on your side.

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Fairview Northland Medical Center named top workplace Kelly Ojeda Fairview Health Services

Fairview Northland Medical Center has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota based on an employee-based survey project from the Star Tribune. Fairview Northland Medical Center was ranked number 20 on the midsize company list. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions about organizational health, job expectations and employee engagement. The full report can be found at StarTribune.com/ topworkplaces2013. “We are honored to be included in the Top 100,” says John Herman, president of Fairview Northland Medical Center. “This honor and survey prove what I see every day—a

highly skilled and dedicated staff who truly like their jobs and take pride in the excellent care they provide to people in our community.” To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Nearly 1,900 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.

The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 25 for St. Francis’ newest business, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Pictured are (L-R): Tyler Scholl of Highland Money Management, Inc.; from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, branch manager Stefani Havel and home mortgage consultants Tina Faur and Eric Schmoll; Gary Zimmerman of Greater Midwest Realty/St. Francis Insurance Agency, Inc. and David Johnson, president of Highland Money Management, Inc. and vice president of the Chamber. Submitted Photo

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Walk-in registration will be at East Bethel Ice Arena 20675 Hwy. 65 NE, East Bethel

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Sports & Outdoors Competition Basketball Camp was a slam dunk Andy Forbort SFHS Head Track & Field Coach

The gyms at St. Francis High School were filled with

boys and girls basketball players grades 3-9 this coming school year. The competition camp was held July 8-12, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday

through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-noon on Friday with an awards presentation to conclude the camp. Each day campers worked

Eighty-five boys and girls basketball players attend a competition camp facilitated by the ISD 15 Community Education Rec Department. The Courier Photo

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Monday, August 12 Practice Starts Friday, September 13 Youth Night & Randy Shaver Tackle Cancer Night Friday, October 4 Homecoming Wednesday, October 16 Senior/Parent Night Special recognition of seniors and their parents. Refreshments served in SFHS commons for players and families after the game. The St. Francis High School coaching staff and players want to thank the community for their continued support of the team at each game. Fans can access directions to all high school games in the Mississippi 8 Conference website at www.mississippi8.org

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on fundamental skills for two hours and then they were divided into two groups for the remainder of the day. Those entering grades 3-6 used the back gym and were named the Big Ten. Those entering grades 7-9 used the main gym and were named the NBA. To finish the morning session, campers would shoot free throws, play 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 before having a 30-minute lunch break in the high school commons. The afternoon consisted of campers shooting free throws and competing in an individual shooting contest. Campers would also compete in a fast break league emphasizing scoring quickly followed by a defensive stopper league which rewarded teams for playing successful team defense. Each day would end with additional 5-on-5 games followed by a camp shooting contest and drawings for door prizes. Based on results throughout the week and in tournament play those individuals/ teams finishing first, second or third received ribbons at the awards ceremony. All

campers received a certificate of achievement and camp T-shirt for attending. Campers also had the privilege to hear Scott Savor, owner of Secrets In Sports, speak. Savor has had the opportunity to speak to many groups ranging from high school to the NBA. He left the campers with a positive message and challenge as they continue to pursue their basketball endeavors. More information about Savor can be found at his website, www. secretsinsports.com. The camp would not run as smoothly as it did without the help of some tremendous workers. This year’s camp staff included Bryce Tesdahl (men’s assistant coach at the University of Minnesota– Duluth), Trevor Schneeberger (SFHS girls varsity head coach), Michel Weinhagen (SFHS girls varsity assistant coach), SFHS alumni Nate Larsen (2012), Nate Kahler (2013) and McKenna Morrell (2013) and current student athletes Sam Scardigli and Molly Kungel. Thank you to all of the campers who attended and the staff that assisted this summer!

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Soccer! Schedule of Events August 5-9 Captains practice boys and girls Girls 9:00 a.m.-Noon St. Francis High School soccer fields Boys 6:00-7:30 p.m. Oak Grove City Hall soccer fields Monday, August 12 All teams practice Girls 3:00-7:00 p.m. St. Francis High School soccer fields Boys August 12-16, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m.; after August 16, 4:00-6:00 p.m. St. Francis High School soccer fields Tuesday, August 20 All teams and family picnic St. Francis Community Park, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 Girls varsity youth night, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12 Boys varsity youth night, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 Boys varsity parent night 5:00 p.m. Girls varsity parent night 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 Boys varsity senior night, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3 Girls varsity senior night, 5:00 p.m. End of season banquet TBD

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St. Francis High School announces captains for 2013 soccer season Melissa Vojta Saints for Soccer Booster Club

St. Francis High School soccer has announced the captains for the upcoming 2013 soccer season. The girls’ captains are senior forward Makenna Sullivan, senior defender Natasha Benson and junior goalkeeper Jordyn Maas. The boys’ captains are senior midfielder Blake McReavy, senior forward Hugo Olson and senior forward Philip Kauffmann. The Saints for Soccer Booster Club recently interviewed the captains to find out more about their soccer experience and goals for this upcoming season. All of the captains come with a great deal of soccer experience, having played soccer since around the age of five. Sullivan began playing high school soccer on the varsity team in the 8th grade. She is a returning second year captain for the girls. She currently plays club soccer for Minnesota Thunder Academy on their ECNL team. She is also involved in the National Honor Society and Youth Teaching Youth. Benson began playing high school soccer in 8th grade and has been on varsity since 10th grade. She currently plays club soccer for North Metro Soccer Association. She is also involved in weight training at SFHS. Maas began playing high school soccer in the 8th grade

and has been on varsity since 9th grade. She currently plays club soccer for North Metro Soccer Association. She is also involved in sporting clays shooting team in Santiago.

When asked what their goals for the upcoming season were, the girls replied, “Work together and encourage and support each other throughout the season, and make it a year

(Above L-R) Girls soccer captains Makenna Sullivan, Natasha Benson and Jordyn Maas. (Below L-R) Boys soccer captains Philip Kauffmann and Blake McReavy; not pictured Hugo Olson. Submitted Photos

Youth track & field clinic a success Andy Forbort SFHS Head Track & Field Coach

The first annual youth track & field clinic in accordance with an all-comers meet was a success June 11-13 with over 30 youth participants. Thanks to the organization of St. Francis Middle School coach and outgoing booster president Bruce Ewen along with St. Francis High School assistant coaches Al Angell and Mark Hanson, a two-day youth clinic was held followed by an all-comers track & field meet the final day. Additional high school coaches Jim Billingsley and Terry Nutter, parents and current high school athletes also assisted with the clinic and meet. Participants started the

first two days with a jog and dynamic warm-up followed by a stretching routine. Athletes were divided into ageappropriate groups to work on different fundamentals and techniques involved in track & field. Participants were coached by the varsity high school coaches in hurdling, sprinting, long jumping and throwing (shot put & discus). Each group would spend 15-20 minutes in each session and then rotate. At the end of each day, athletes would cool down and stretch together. On the third day, an allcomers meet was held. Anyone who participated in the youth clinic was invited to attend, along with anyone of any age from the surrounding

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area. Competitors were given the chance to compete in a variety of events based on their personal preference and experience. Events held on the track included 100M, 200M and 400M dashes, the 800M and 1600M runs. The meet concluded with a 4x100M relay. Field events included long jump, shot put, discus and high jump. The St. Francis Track/ Cross Country Booster club would like to thank all those that attended this opportunity along with the coaches, parents and student-athletes who assisted with the event. Another clinic/all-comers meet will be held in 2014. Information will be made available in The Courier.

to remember.” They each have their own personal goals for the season as well. Sullivan’s goal is “to break the scoring records for most goals and assists.” Benson’s goal is “to walk away from every game with no regrets.” Maas’ goal is “to play aggressive and play tough.” All three of the girls have some wonderful advice to give to other girls who want to play high school soccer. Their advice is “be the best you can be, don’t settle for anything less. Set goals for yourself and don’t stop until you get there and then set another one. Always work hard and be positive. Always remember why you started to play in the first place; you love the game. Love the game of soccer, be aggressive, play tough, don’t give up and just have fun!” McReavy began playing high school soccer in 7th grade and varsity since 9th grade. He is a returning second year captain for the boys. He currently plays club soccer for the Blaine Soccer Club. He is also involved in tennis, DECA, HOSA, National Honor Society and Youth Teaching Youth. Olson has been playing high school soccer on the varsity team since 10th grade. He currently plays club soccer for Minnesota Thunder Academy and also is a referee for younger soccer players. Kauffmann began playing high school soccer in 9th

grade and varsity since 10th grade. He currently plays club soccer for North Metro Soccer Association. He also plays piano for his church and regularly helps pack food for Feed My Starving Children. When asked about their goals for the team for the upcoming year, they said, “We would like the team to win the conference and progress through section play.” Each of them also had personal goals for the season. McReavy said, “I would like to score a few goals and make my senior season one to remember.” Olson said, “Lead the team through good and bad moments.” and Kauffmann said, “Help my teammates become better players, as well as be the top scorer on the team.” The boys also have wonderful advice to give to younger boys who want to play high school soccer. They said, “You get out what you put in, so practice hard every day, listen to your coach’s advice and remember you are part of the team. Give all your effort even when you are winning 10-0.” The Saints for Soccer Booster Club would like to congratulate all these players for being voted captains of their teams for the upcoming 2013 soccer season. Good luck to all the soccer players and teams this upcoming season.

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A real “fish whisperer” Tom Larson Outdoor Writer

How many times in your fishing life have you been in the same boat, using virtually the same rod, reel and yes, of course, the same bait? Add to that, fishing off the same side of the boat in the same vicinity of water volume and still be outfished five to one. It has happened repeatedly to me and to some of my fishing compatriots for over 40 years. It doesn’t matter if it is a day, or a multitude of days or a week of fishing some of the most prolific and

scenic Minnesota waters, this outdoorsman outfishes us all with regularity. Meet Tom Demarais, the “fish whisperer.” It was in 1969 that I met Tom as a freshman at the University of Minnesota– Duluth (UMD). It was also a time when no one called him Tom, except maybe his mother; the rest of us always referred to him as “Thumper,” a name he was hung with in his younger school days for the thumping he apparently gave to some playground bullies. Nevertheless, Thumper it was and Thumper it has

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Fish whisperer, Tom Demarais, better known as Thumper, “thumps” another walleye. It doesn’t matter what we are all fishing for, Thumper whispers those fish in on a five-to-one ratio, outfishing the people in his boat and any other boats around us. “It’s all in the attitude and confidence, not to mention the right technique.”

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stayed all these years. Today, I think Thumper refers more to the thumping he gives the walleyes, blue gills, deer, turkey and other wild things he loves to chase. Those of us who are students of the fishing game and enjoy the challenge of new water, new territory and new adventures, love to tie into Thumper as a partner. It seems he has fished every lake in Minnesota and has an unbelievable knack of getting fish into the boat. He is methodical, lake structure savvy and is as patient as the day is long, but let’s stop there. What makes these trips on the water so entertaining is not only his fishing prowess,

but a seemly endless trunk full of stories, long jokes and a wonderful sense of humor. The entertaining part comes from some of the accents and true life experiences that sets one back on their heels with raucous laughter, all the while Thumper maintains his sense of composure. Over the years we, and I do mean we, meaning about 20 of us from UMD, year after year, enjoy getting together. We have fished Rainy, Winnie, Vermillion, Leech, Gull, Miltona and dozens of other smaller and lesser known lakes. It’s usually early in April we get the call to start rigging slip bobbers for crappie and blue gills at his favorite lake,

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which will remain unnamed (not that it is a secret, it’s just a place he frequents most of the summer and winter). Once the season has started, you will find Thumper rigging and planning for the next outing. The fish whisperer title really became apparent a few years ago. I guess I had felt it for all of the 40 plus years, but the label really identifies his fishing persona. I can say I have studied what he does and according to Thumper, it all boils down to “confidence,” as discussed at our most recent outing over the July 4th week. Our take for a few warm hours on the lake…10 walleyes and 25 blue gills and crappie for the three of us piled into my Lund. “Oh, it’s nothing fancy, Tommy,” he would say to me when asked about his touch. “It’s just the confidence that I’m going to find some fish and enjoy my time on the water.” I watch his wrist action as he twitches the bait just a certain way. It’s his feel of the line and his uncanny ability to know whose talking to it on the other end. He’s been a student of the game for over 60 years; it’s quick tying knots, multiple line sizes and a simple toss of the jig head with a minnow or leech double attached. He’s known in the town of Mora, where he and his wife Janey taught for 25 years. You can’t go anywhere in town without a hearty, “Hey, Mr. Demarais!” The local bait shop also is a place where he gently talks to a student or two who work there, which usually gets him a few extra crappie minnows. This gentle teddy bear knows his business. Thumper taught science all these years at Mora High School and knows a lot of people including many of his past students. Because of his love of science, he understands what grows on the bottom of lakes and what makes fish tick. He whispers to the water, the under water points and the lake structure, in between the never ending string of stories and jokes. It all adds up to outfishing the whole gang of us. “I don’t do anything fancy,” he says. “I love the water, the outdoors and I am in it or on it 90 percent of the time. I guess I’m just a lucky guy.” “Luck has nothing to do with it,” I say to him. “You are a fish whisperer.”

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Anoka County Library On the Go open at Ramsey Municipal Center and Andover YMCA Community Center Marlene Moulton Janssen Anoka County Library

The Anoka County Library system held grand openings for their On the Go locations in July. Locations are at the Ramsey Municipal Center and Andover YMCA Community Center. Anoka County Library On the Go is funded in part by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) federal grant totaling $117,389. In conjunction with community partners, the project seeks to expand access to both traditional and electronic library services to underserved residents via kiosks located throughout Anoka County. Services include: } Indoor and outdoor book returns } Materials vending machines } Locker system for pick-up of reserved materials } 3M Discovery stations for e-book checkout/3M Cloud Library app } Tablet vending machine (coming soon) Along with the cities of Ramsey and Andover, the Andover YMCA, the non-profit organization Youth First Community of Promise and AnokaHennepin School District’s University Avenue Elementary School have also partnered with the library to provide e-readers for the youth with whom they work. “This grant is very exciting for the library as we try to find creative ways to reach our patrons where they live. The digital nature of these services allows patrons access to the library wherever and whenever,” said Library Board President

East Bethel Senior Events Senior Dance Have fun dancing with us! Dances are 1:00-4:00 p.m. Old time music will be played by Dick Szyplinski on Friday, August 2. Entertainment for the September 6 dance is Tony Jambor. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. Pancake Breakfast All are welcome to the East Bethel Seniors Pancake Breakfast on August 11, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee, and scrambled eggs, additional 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Events are held at the East Bethel Senior Center located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.

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Bob Thistle. “High-traffic locations in Ramsey and Andover have also been strategically chosen because they will allow patrons to pick up and drop off physical materials without having to go to an ACL branch.” The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a Federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning, in conjunction with State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, which administers federal LSTA grants supports the LSTA project sponsored by Anoka County Library and its partners. For more information about this project and other library programs, call 763-785-3695 or visit anokacountylibrary.org.

Anoka County Transport Management Organization (TMO) Commute Solutions is seeking nominations of individuals, employers and organizations for the 2013 Commuter Choice Awards, a metro-wide program that salutes creative commuting programs and advocates. The Commuter Choice Awards program recognizes organizations and employers that promote taking the bus or train, walking, bicycling, vanpooling, carpooling or teleworking. Awards for individuals recognize those who demonstrate a commitment for transportation options in their workplace, school or community. Judges will evaluate entries based on the documented efforts and success of promoting transportation options. The goal is to recognize those actively contributing to the reduction of congestion and emissions in the Twin Cities area through alternative transportation initiatives. Deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, August 30. Nomination form is available at www.commute-solutions.org. Winners will be announced later this fall. Metro Transit and the region’s TMOs – 494 Commuter Services, Anoka County Commute Solutions, Minneapolis Commuter Connection and St. Paul Smart Trips – sponsor the Commuter Choice Awards. For more information, contact Renee Sande at 763-862-4260.

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Zion Lutheran Church and Crown Christian School welcomes a new pastor. Jacob Dandy was born and raised in Spring, Texas. He attended Trinity Lutheran grade school and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Tomball, Texas. He continued his education at Concordia University in Austin, Texas and went on to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri where he was awarded a master’s of divinity degree on May 17, 2013. He was ordained into the ministry on June 30. Reverend Dandy received a call to serve as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Crown and was installed July 14.

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Catch The Fire Revival Conference at New Life Church Pastor Jeff Bergman New Life Church

Do you need a miracle in your life? The reality is that we all need God’s help to revive, renew, and restore every part of our lives; revival in our own hearts, revival in our homes, revival in our marriages, and revival in our churches. God loves you more than you could possibly ever know and He has a plan and a purpose for you far beyond your wildest dreams. God wants to hear from us. He wants to heal and forgive us. We need our homes, marriages, relationships, and our churches revived. So come and learn how to discover His plan and purpose for you at the Catch the Fire Revival Conference at New Life Church in Oak Grove. It all begins Sunday, August 18, with Pastor Jeff Bergman’s message to kick start the Revival Week at New Life Church. Then New Life hosts special guest speakers August 21-25. There will be hope-filled messages from television pastor Judy Fornara (Grace for Living Church), Paul and Deb Diederich (family ministers at Eaglebrook Church), Eldon and Judy Eddy (North Heights Church) and Pastor Munala (Mzizi Church), among others. Each day will include powerful music and ministry time. Teaching sessions will continue the following week, August 26-30. All evening sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. with the Sunday morning session at 10:00 a.m. Childcare will be provided for children five years of age and under. If you would like to find out more information about our Catch the Fire Revival Conference at New Life Church, please call Pastor Jeff Bergman at 763-753-5717, visit www.newlifeoakgrove.org or find us on Facebook. New Life Church is located at 18975 Lake George Boulevard in Oak Grove.

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Neck pain can arise from a handful of different situations such as muscle strains from poor posture, poor body mechanics or stress, worn joints from arthritis, which can cause nerve compression or from injuries like whiplash. Whatever the source of neck pain, it can cause difficulty in your daily life. When neck pain is accompanied by numbness/tingling or shooting pain into the arm or fingers, contact your doctor. Neck pain can respond well to home remedies, but if symptoms persist your doctor might recommend other treatments. For example: Medications If over-the-counter pain relievers are not effective, muscle relaxers may be prescribed to decrease tension and pain. Physical therapy A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant can show you stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscle function, increasing the strength and endurance of postural muscles to decrease overload of your neck muscles and instruct you in proper body mechanics for everyday living. Steroid injections or surgery Your doctor may inject corticosteroid medications near the nerve roots, into the small facet joints of the cervical spine or into the muscles in your neck to help decrease inflammation and pain. If surgery is recommended, it may be an option for relieving nerve root or spinal cord compression. As a whole, most neck pain is associated with poor posture on top of age-related wear and tear. To help prevent neck pain, try considering a few tips: } Take frequent breaks if you drive long distances or work long hours at a computer. Perform shoulder blade squeezes, pulling your shoulder blades down and back, and neck stretches. } Adjust your desk, chair and computer so the monitor is at eye level. Knees should be slightly lower than hips. Avoid tucking the phone between your ear and shoulder when you talk. If you use the phone a lot, get a headset. } Use proper body mechanics when lifting. Keep your head upright, back straight and keep weight close to your body. } Avoid sleeping on your stomach. This position can put stress on your neck. Choose a pillow that supports the natural curve of your neck. Contact your primary physician or local physical therapist for further assistance if you are experiencing neck pain. File Photo

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Melissa Enzler St. Francis Anytime Fitness, Owner

Question If I want to get in the best shape of my life, is a gym membership required? Answer That’s an interesting question. Despite the fact that I own Anytime Fitness clubs, I have to tell you the answer is no. A gym membership is not required to get into great shape. That said, having a membership to your local club does increase the number of tools in your toolbox. In other words, gyms typically have a lot of high-quality equipment that you simply wouldn’t have access to otherwise, and the culture and environment in the gym can be very motivating. You’ll typically also find fitness experts that can help you determine the best path forward in terms of reaching your goals. At home, workouts will be limiting and most people are unmotivated. They have too many other things to do and too many distractions. Join a local gym— you will get the results you want at a very affordable rate. It’s cheaper than buying all the variety of equipment needed to change up your workouts so you don’t plateau. If you plateau, you don’t see results and you might quit. So based on these benefits and many others, do I recommend you join a gym? Yes. The Courier | August 2013 | www.the-courier.org

Recovery from Hurricane Katrina continues today! Some adults and youth from St. Francis United Methodist Church drove to Slidell, Louisiana over the 4th of July week to volunteer with Epworth Project. Many homes are still in need of help. Pictured are: Ryan and Jordan O’Connell, Meghan Kimpling, Emily and Kim O’Connell, Cassie Mraz, Bonnie Gibbs, Marissa Smith and Barb, John and David Anderson. Check out the Epworth project website and maybe your group can help in the future. Thank you to all those who supported the trip. Submitted By

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Summer Worship at 9:30 a.m. St. Francis United Methodist Church Pastor Kevin Coder • 3914-229th Avenue • St. Francis (Across from St. Francis Elementary and right by the hockey rink)

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We are hosting table spaces for the St. Francis Citywide Garage Sale Saturday, September 7. Contact Barb Hankes, 763-421-4776.

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St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org The Bridge Meets at St. Francis Elementary 22919 St. Francis Boulevard St. Francis • 763-516-5995 www.sfbridge.org West Bethel United Methodist Church 1233 221st Avenue NE Cedar • 763-434-6451

Friday, August 9 • 6:00-8:30 p.m. Saturday, August 10 • 9:00-11:30 a.m. Sunday, August 11 we will lead the 9:30 a.m. worship Register online at longlakeluth.org –or– pickup a registration form from the kiosk in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Eric N at youthdirector@longlakeluth.org or Mindy P at bmptrsns@aol.com.

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Area Meetings & Events ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meeting: August 12 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.; August 26 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, Community Room, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis. St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Chamber is Wednesday, August 14 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast. The next Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Meetings are open to all. Sign up for the annual Chamber Golf Tournament, Saturday, September 14 at Hidden Haven Golf Course in Cedar. Visit stfrancischamber. org for more info or call 763438-5163. Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Wed. morning at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street N. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a weight loss support group. Check us out on Wed. mornings or visit www.tops.org.

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St. Francis Area Women of Today meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, 23280 St. Francis Blvd. NW in St. Francis. Social time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Women of Today, visit us at www. sfawt.org or call Dana at 763-753-5010. Lioness Club — St. Francis meets monthly. First Wed., administrative board, and third Wed., general membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-7531205 or Illa Torgerson at 763753-2002. NOWTHEN LIONS CLUB Are you looking to serve in your community of Nowthen? Meet new friends? Have a lot of fun? Come join the Nowthen Lions Club! The Nowthen Lions meet on the first Thursday of the month for the Board Meeting and on the third Thursday of the month for the Membership Meeting. Please call Patty Wirz at 763-241-1341 or email at nowthenlions@yahoo.com.

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Total Look Salon & Spa station rental now available. $150/wk. Start your own business today. Call Shirley, 763-427-0550. Tow truck driver Wanted – Apply in person at Gerdin Auto & Tire, 3158 Bridge Street, St. Francis. MUST live within 10 minutes of the shop. No experience needed, will train. Must pass background check, have excellent driving record. No special license needed.

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Lions Club—St. Francis meets three times during the month at the St. Francis American Legion. First Wed. board meeting; second Wed. regular business meeting; fourth Wed. social and program. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Call Lion Kevin Schuldt for more information at 763-753-1205 or visit www. stfrancismn.lionwap.org Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tues. of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Lion Tim Newell at 763-753-4492 after 6:30 p.m. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB meets bimonthly, first and third Tues., 7:00 p.m., at the Ham Lake VFW. Call Greg Ricki at 763-434-7893. CEDAR/ EAST BETHEL LIONESS CLUB meets the first Thursday of the month at the 6:00 p.m. Ham Lake VFW. For membership information call Marilyn Kappelhoff, 763434-6599. We Serve! AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Childcare Little Angels Childcare licensed daycare in St. Francis. Call Angie 763-753-4363. St. Francis Licensed Daycare has openings, reasonable rates, Christina 763-258-7282. Kids Country Childcare Center in St. Francis now enrolling. Call 763-753-5010 for more information.

Services Handyman Services— Call Butch at 763-300-9869 for plumbing, electrical, masonry and remodeling. Overby Painting—experienced, insured, interior, exterior, decks. Call Shawn 612-363-5108. Professional Lawn Care— reliable, experienced. Larry’s Lawn Care, 763-360-3227. Insurance—Get a free insurance quote today, 612-849-5028, www. rumriverinsurance.net. PIANO LESSONS—Keep kids busy making music this summer! Carmel 612-220-0235.

Fitness Kettlebell, yoga-fit, RIPPED, personal fitness training and nutrition. Call 763-267-2198 or visit our website at www.ascensionft.com.

American Legion Post 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly the second Thurs. at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 622 – St. Francis General membership meets monthly on the third Thurs. of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members of the auxiliary are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. EAST BETHEL SENIORS meet third Thurs. of the month at 2241 221st Avenue NE in East Bethel for business meeting and noon lunch; second Wed. of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/ potluck at noon; fourth Wed. is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon; Pancake Breakfast is held second Sun. of each month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Dance the first Fri. of every month, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; each Thurs. is 500 Cards, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Cribbage held once a month; call for date/time 763-434-6179. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis 763-434-9244. All seniors are welcome to join for only $7 per year.

For Sale 20% of Silpada Jewelry sales donated to North Anoka County Foodshelf, www.mysilpada.com/ kristin.genser, 763-441-9197.

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Oak Grove Seniors meet the second and fourth Wed. of the month at noon for potluck and a short business meeting. BINGO follows each business meeting. For information about the club and events, call Marion Schulz at 763-444-5652. St. Francis Seniors If you are 55 or older, come enjoy some companionship. We play cards and bingo, go on trips, have picnics and potlucks. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the St. Francis Legion. Social time at noon, meeting at 1:00 p.m., games until 3:00. Some play Scrabble in the afternoon on the third Friday and cribbage on the fourth Friday. Come check us out or call President Ray Steinke at 763-753-1871. BNI – Referrals Unlimited meets every Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson Street NE, East Bethel. For more information, check www.bni-mn.com.

Council & Township Meetings Andover City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW Andover, MN • 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. 23820 Dewey Street • P.O. Box 64 Bethel, MN • 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW Anoka, MN • 763-441-1347 East Bethel City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 2241 • 221st Ave. NE East Bethel, MN • 763-367-7840 Oak Grove City Council Meets 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. & last Monday 7:00 p.m. 19900 Nightingale St. NW Oak Grove, MN • 763-404-7000 St. Francis City Council Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m. ISD 15 Central Services Center St. Francis, MN • 763-753-2630 Stanford Town Board Meets 1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Co. Rd. 8 (261st Ave NW) Isanti, MN • 763-444-6370

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A Walk in the Garden educational series Lynne Hagen

Elaine Koehn Volunteer Coordinator Anoka County Historical Society

The very popular “Ghosts of Anoka” tours are offered at 7:30 p.m., two Thursdays and Saturdays through August, with additional tours in September and October. In addition, this year we are offering a virtual tour at the History Center one Saturday a month at 1:00 p.m., for those interested patrons who may have difficulty walking or just want to be inside. Come explore and wonder with ACHS as we take a very different look at history! Because the tours are so popular, we require registration in advance at the History Center by calling 763-421-0600 or go to our website www.Anokacountyhistory.org and purchase your tickets online. The tour is limited to 24 people. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for ACHS members (must show membership card), and $5 for children 6-17 years of age. The tour route is 15 blocks around Anoka city streets and lasts about one hour and a half. Additionally, new stories were added this year of odd happenings and eerie encounters. There is a house where the rocking chair rocks with no one sitting in it. A business in town has employees who won’t enter parts of the building because of the woman seen only in a mirror. There are doors that lock themselves, displays that change on their own, cold drafts...might they all speak of things unexplained? Lastly, if your group of 15 or more would like to book a private Ghosts of Anoka tour, please contact ACHS at 763-4210600 or stop in at the History Center to make reservations. The History Center is located at 2135 Third Avenue North in downtown Anoka. Please call for additional information at 763421-0600 or visit the website at www.Anokacountyhistory.org.

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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, Andover. Classes are scheduled throughout the summer on Wednesday evenings in the Veteran’s Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden south of the Activities Center, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Remaining classes are: } August 7 – Fragrant Annuals and Perennials } August 21 – Design Concepts in the Landscape Classes are taught by Anoka County Master Gardener volunteers and include many useful gardening tips and University of Minnesota research-based information.

These classes immediately follow the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics, also held at the Bunker Hills Activities Center. Classes are free, but preregistration is required due to space limitations. Donations

to the program are welcome. Please call 763-755-1280 to reserve your space. Visit www.extension.umn.edu/ county/anoka or www. anokamastergardeners.org for a brochure listing complete class descriptions.

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and have multiple gardens in different locations of your property, have a hose for each garden rather than moving a hose each time you water a different garden. I’ve purchased “Y” hose fittings with shut-offs and additional hoses so I can water each garden simply by turning on the water faucet. I was less apt to water my thirsty gardens when I had to constantly move hoses. } Don’t quit watering until the fall is truly over. The tendency is for gardeners to quit gardening when school starts. Gardening burn-out? Keep watering the gardens until we get a hard frost. Minnesota is notorious for having semi-drought autumns. } Avoid back-breaking and time-consuming weedwhipping when possible. I’ve put inexpensive (free) hostas around the trees in my yard that are in deep shade to eliminate the need to weed whip around these trees. Likewise, put some edging around your trees that are in full sun, remove the grass within the circle and fill with mulch. Leave

A few ways to cut down on the number of hours spent weedwhipping during a summer is to plant a ring of hostas around the base of your trees. Or you can remove grass in a round circle a few feet out from a tree trunk and fill that area with mulch.

a slight space between the tree trunk and the mulch. You may have to replenish the mulch year-to-year and pull an occasional weed, but it is much less work to do a one-time edging project versus weekly weedwhipping around these trees.

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For more gardening information, visit the University of Minnesota Extension website at www. extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763-689-1810. Visit us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners.

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Births Tobijah Frederic Schulz was born on June 19 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. Proud parents are Jason and Jeannie of Cambridge. Tobijah is welcomed by big brother Jedidiah (1). Oliver Rodney Burhite was born on June 25 at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 inches long. Proud parents are Peter and Jennifer Burhite of Isanti. Oliver is welcomed by big brother Raymond (2). Johana Joy Zelin was born on July 13 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Joshua and Diedre Zelin of Bethel. Johana is welcomed by siblings Elijah (16), Miya (14), Micah Jon (7), Lydia (5), Isabella (3), Josiah (2).

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The University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program offers Free Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics for Anoka County residents. These clinics are designed to help homeowners identify problems and develop appropriate solutions for their landscapes by using researchbased information. They are held on Wednesday evenings at the Bunker Hills Activities Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (please arrive by 7:30 p.m. at the latest), now through August 28. For the convenience of those living on the western side of Anoka County, a traveling Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic will be held at the Nowthen Threshing Show, 7415 Old Viking Boulevard, Nowthen, August 16-18. Residents can bring samples of garden/lawn plants or weeds for identification or damaged plant material for diagnosis of common insect, disease or other problems; receive recommendations for cultural control of pests and weed problems; discuss other problems or concerns about lawns, trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables and pests with Master Gardeners. Samples of diseased plants should be a substantial portion approximately 8-10" in length, and include leaves, flowers, and fruit if available, and to include margins showing both healthy and damaged material is best. Samples of insects should include the whole insect (not squished) placed in a screw top jar or sealed plastic container. Insects can be placed in a freezer to preserve them. Samples of turf need to be about the size of a small shoe box and must include the roots. If the turf is diseased, the specimen needs to include a margin of both the healthy side and unhealthy side of the sample. The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics are free, but donations are welcome. Participants are asked to please limit three samples per visit. To learn more about the clinics or other programs offered by Master Gardeners, call 763-755-1280 or visit their website at www.anokamastergardeners.org.

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Recycled in June St. Francis has recycled 254 tons in 2013 so far. Recycling is now easier with simple sort recycling. You no longer need to sort items. Just place them all in the large roll-off container provided by your hauler. If you have any questions about what is acceptable or would like to start a new service, call your hauler: Ace Solid Waste 763-427-3110 Allied Waste 763-784-2104 East Central Sanitation 763-689-2171 LePage & Sons 763-757-7100 The Courier | August 2013 | www.the-courier.org

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Maggie Ewen continues to shine in the national spotlight Qualifies for the Pan American games in Columbia August 23-25

After a day off it was time for Ewen to compete in the discus. Once again the competition was going to be fierce with many of the top high school and

Andy Forbort Head Track & Field Coach

Recent 2013 St. Francis High School graduate Maggie Ewen competed at the New Balance Outdoor Track & Field National Meet which was held June 14-16 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She won the discus by 13 feet with her toss of 166'1". In the shot put, Ewen won again. Her winning toss of 54'3.75" enabled her to win the competition by over 2½ feet. She was only seven inches away from the all-time national record and 1.5 inches away from the meet record. Ewen’s career achievements in the discus and shot put has one track & field columnist claiming she is the best combo thrower of all time in high school girls track & field! Next up for Ewen was the USA Outdoor Junior National Championships, held June 25-27 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The Junior division consists of athletes age 19 and under who qualified for the meet based on performances during the regular season. Ewen qualified for finals in the shot put competition with her toss of 47'5.75" but was unable to improve that mark in the finals. She ended up placing seventh overall in the competition.

One of Maggie Ewen’s many accomplishments (so far) is setting the 13th longest all-time discus throw in the nation for a high school girl. Photo by Al Angell

collegiate (19-under) competitors in the nation. At first it was not looking good as Ewen looked out of sync, yet she was able to put together a toss of 153'11" on her final preliminary throw which qualified her for finals. On her first attempt in finals, Ewen set a personal record with a toss of 177'0" which vaulted her to first place in the competition. On her next attempt she improved again, this time sailing the discus 179'6". In the end, Ewen won the National Championship in the discus by 7½ feet! Ewen qualified to represent the United States in the Pan American Junior Championships in Medellin, Columbia, August 23-25. During Ewen’s high school career, she won seven Minnesota State Track & Field titles (four in the discus and three in the shot put), six national titles (three at New Balance, two at Youth Nationals and one at the USA Outdoor Junior Nationals) and broke records in the shot put and discus for SFHS, in the North Suburban Conference, Section 7AA, Hamline Elite Meet and the Minnesota state meet, ultimately setting the all-time state meet mark in both events. Her top mark in the discus (179'6") is 13th all-time in the nation for a high school girl and her 54'8.5" shot put is second all-time! She is also a two-time recipient of the Minnesota Gatorade Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year award. Ewen will continue her career at Arizona State University this fall.

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