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When school buses return in the fall and the sound of children fills the hallways, St. Francis Elementary School (SFES) will resume without the gentle guidance and strong leadership of Principal Kathleen Kohnen. Students and staff will no longer hear her voice on the morning announcements or see her smiling face in the halls as she directs students quietly to their lockers after lunchtime, while accepting numerous hugs. Kohnen retired at the end of the 2013-14 school year after serving as principal for 16 years at SFES. Kohnen began her career in education as a teacher, serving in the Robbinsdale, Anoka and Centennial school districts for a combination of 21 years. She went on to earn a master’s degree in administration and was a principal in Pine City and St. Cloud before coming to ISD 15. Kohnen has led SFES through many changes throughout the years. She oversaw the transition from a K-3 to a K-5 building, when St. Francis Intermediate School dissolved into the three elementary schools in the district. In later years, when space became an issue, she managed the school as it split to be housed on two campuses. She led students and staff

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as mandated standardized testing became an integral part of education. She has guided the school through changes to help students be prepared for learning and life in the 21st century, including the installation of SMART Boards in each classroom, the integration of computers and iPads and the transition to a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) school. In 2012, Kohnen was named the Principal of the Year award from Minnesota Association of Educational Office Professionals. Among her most treasured accomplishments is the Reward School status that SFES has received from the state of Minnesota for the past two school years. Minnesota recognizes the top 15 percent of schools in the state each year as Reward Schools, based on proficiency and growth on

standardized tests, along with other measures of academic achievement. Among staff, Kohnen is known for her high standards for behavior and academics. She studied test data and met with individual grade level and specialist teachers to make sure that no students fell through the cracks. Kohnen also fostered a quiet, respectful atmosphere throughout the school, making sure that students were able to learn in a calm, safe environment. Teachers and administrators from other districts have toured SFES and talked to Kohnen to glean pointers on how to create a positive school climate. Among students, Kohnen is known for her frequent, calm presence throughout the building. She has been the smiling lady with the thick, white hair encouraging them to “be kind to one another from their hearts.” Every day Kohnen repeated the mantra on the morning announcements, “At SFES, we work hard and we are always, always kind to one another.” Each day she signed off the morning announcements with the responsive cheer, “It’s a great day to be…” and the student response, “GREAT!” could be heard echoing down the halls. Read about new principal Ryan Johnson on page 2.

Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s conference had over 16,000 attendees with 67 nations represented. ISTE is a nonprofit organization serving educators and education leaders and serves more than 100,000 education stakeholders throughout the world. Professional networking is one of the key parts of the ISTE conference, providing teachers the opportunity to network with other professionals who are using technology in similar ways. The ISD 15 teachers were able to meet innovative teachers from around the globe, sharing and learning new strategies and techniques from fellow attendees. Sessions were held covering a wide variety of topics, including technology integration and implementing new strategies, along with opportunities for participants to experiment with new technologies in the classroom.

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Along with the presentations were poster breakout sessions where participants could learn about new strategies and ideas that were presented in a less formal setting. This allowed for participants to ask questions of the presenters and get more in-depth information about topics covered. Denning, Baker and Graves were selected from thousands of presentation proposals, sharing teaching strategies implemented this past year with students in their classrooms and parents. Denning is an early childhood family educator and Baker is a speech language pathologist at the Lifelong Learning Center. Graves is a science teacher at St. Francis High School. Denning and Baker presented a lecture and poster presentation on partnering with parents to support children’s early learning at home and at school using Blogger and Facebook. They created short videos to connect Continued Page 3

Becki Baker and Melissa Denning attended the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference in Atlanta, Georgia June 27-July 1, representing Independent School District 15. Their presentation, Flipping for Inclusion: Partnering with Parents Through Technology in Preschool, was selected from thousands of proposals. Over 16,000 educators attended the conference. Submitted Photo

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The Independent School District 15 School Board named Associate Director of Community Education Troy Ferguson as acting superintendent April 14, to fill in for the superintendent placed on administrative leave in January. Nancy Wallace, Early Childhood Family Education/Preschool Place 15 program supervisor, has been appointed to interim community education coordinator, effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. Wallace has worked in ISD 15 since 1987 and will be taking a leave of absence from her current position while she assumes the interim community education coordinator role. In addition, for the 201415 school year, supervision of Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool Place 15 programs will be

will be supervised by Melissa Denning. Both have been teachers in the ISD 15 early childhood programs for several years. Ryan Johnson has been named principal at St. Francis Elementary School, replacing the retiring Kathleen Kohnen. Johnson’s experience includes serving as a 5th grade teacher in West Salem, Wisconsin, a 6th grade math and reading teacher, as well as grades 2-4 math specialist in Redwood

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Lee Graves, a science teacher at St. Francis High School, was a presenter at the ISTE conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia June 27July 1. ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education, serves more than 100,000 education stakeholders throughout the world. With 67 nations represented at this year’s conference, Graves shared his flipped classroom presentation to a wide range of educators. Submitted Photo

school curriculum with everyday home activities. Videos were designed for parents to watch with ideas for hands-on play with their children. They were thrilled to be a part of the conversation of developmentally appropriate uses for technology in early childhood settings. Graves did a poster presentation on the beginning steps to implementing the flipped classroom model. During this session, Graves had the opportunity to talk to teachers from around the country about the flipped classroom, how he uses the model in his classroom and shared with the participants the checklist he developed for implementing the flipped classroom.

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New elementary start/end times Kathleen Miller Staff writer

After discussing nutrition in health class in April, students in Kelly Ogren’s first grade class at Cedar Creek Community School had breakfast in their classroom. They discussed the importance of a healthy breakfast to start the day. Kelly Ogren, CCCS Teacher

Beginning with the 2014-15 school year, start/end times for Cedar Creek Community School, East Bethel Community School and St. Francis Elementary School will be 9:10 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. Changes to the times were based on safety concerns from principals, transportation staff and administrators. The previous start/end times (8:55 a.m./3:25 p.m.) were such that some bus routes were not able to finish their first routes in time to begin the second routes. Traffic from late arriving buses in Cedar Creek and East Bethel Community Schools’ parking lots was a concern. In the afternoon, elementary students frequently were waiting after school dismissed for their buses to arrive.

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Student Updates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering and will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduation from West Point in 2015. Joseph is the son of Kristine and Leo Brown of East Bethel and is a 2011 graduate of St. Francis High School. Kassandra Brown has earned her private pilot’s license while attending the University of North Dakota in

Grand Forks. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in airport management and will graduate in 2017. Kassandra is the daughter of Kristine and Leo Brown of East Bethel and is a 2013 graduate of St. Francis High School. Cassandra Roline, daughter of Glenn and Celeste Roline of Anoka, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at the College

of Saint Benedict. Roline is a first-year psychology 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.

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Homeschool, non public school update Information regarding registration for the 2014-15 school year for homeschool/ nonpublic schools is posted on the Independent School District 15 website: www. isd15.org; Resources > Parent, Student, Volunteer Resources > Homeschool Information. Information packets will also be available at the ISD 15 Central Services Center. Contact Becky Kowitz at 763-753-7048 to pick up a packet. Registrations, immunization forms, and nonpublic pupil aid forms are due in the ISD 15 Superintendent’s Office by October 1, 2014 and can be submitted to: Independent School District 15, Attention: Becky Kowitz, 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis, MN 55070. Homeschool information will also be available on the Minnesota Department of Education website: www.education.state.mn.us; click on Just For Parents > School and Enrollment Choices. For more information, contact Becky Kowitz, 763-753-7048.

School calendars The 2014-15 ISD 15 school calendar will be available at open houses (one per family). For additional calendars, please contact The Courier office at 763-753-7031 after Tuesday, September 2.

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Thursday, August 28 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Grades K-5 PTO Back-to-School BBQ (Hot Dog Meal $3)

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News from District 15 Health Services 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 parents have regarding immunizations, physical exams, medications, etc. Parents are asked to contact the health office at their student’s school with 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 that are listed on the student’s emergency card. If there is 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

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school nurse. Many of the medications are a controlled 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 healthcare 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. Changes in the law go into effect this fall and state that students in all grades have documentation for all required vaccines. 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 DtaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), the Hepatitis B series, two varicella (chicken pox) vaccines and the meningococcal vaccine. 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. Please call the licensed school nurse at your student’s school with any questions. 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 levels. 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 > St. Francis High School > Athletics. If you have questions, please contact the health office at your student’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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2014-15 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 student may qualify for educational benefits including school meals. New this year: } Students who qualify for reducedprice school meals will receive free lunches and breakfasts. } All kindergarten students qualify for free breakfasts. To apply, complete the Application for Educational Benefits on page 9 following the instructions below. A new application must be submitted each year. Each application also helps our schools qualify for additional education funds and discounts.

if you start receiving SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR benefits. Who should I include as members of my household? Include yourself and all other 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.

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.

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

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 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 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. Complete the application identifying children who are in foster care. I receive 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 8

Instructions for Completing the

APPLICATION for EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Complete the Application for Educational Benefits on page 9 for school year 2014-15 if any of the following apply to your household: − Any household member currently participates in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the 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 these guidelines (right): Children and Foster Status − List all children in the household in Section 2. Check the box if a child is in foster care. − Include any regular income, for example SSI, to children other than foster children. Do not list occasional earnings like 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/Incomes In Section 4, list all adult household members, whether related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends). Include an adult who is temporarily away, such as a student away at college. Do not complete Section 4 if a case number

Household Size $ Per Year 1 21,590

Maximum Income $ Per $ Twice $ Per 2 Month Per Month Weeks 1,800 900 831

$ Per Week 416

29,101

2,426

1,213

1,120

560

36,612

3,051

1,526

1,409

705

44,123

3,677

1,839

1,698

849

51,634

4,303

2,152

1,989

993

59,145

4,929

2,465

2,275

1,138

66,656

5,555

2,778

2,564

1,282

74,167

6,181

3,091

2,853

1,427

Additional

7,511

626

313

289

145

was provided in Section 3, or if the application is for foster children only. For each adult household member, list their gross incomes (not take-home pay) and how often each income is received. For example write in “W” for weekly income or “BW” for biweekly (every two weeks). − List gross incomes before deductions. − For farm/self-employment income only, list net income after subtracting business expenses. − If an income varies, list the amount usually received. Include overtime if it is usually received. − 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. Last Four Digits of Social Security Number The person signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number in Section 6. The Social Security number is not needed if a qualifying case number is 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 2014 | www.the-courier.org

Application for Educational Benefits Free and Reduced-Price School Meals • School Year 2014-15 • 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.

First Name

Any Regular Income to Child Example: SSI

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

____/____/____

$______ per___

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) and Incomes

Include all adults living in your household, related or not. 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.

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 ____

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. c Do not share information for this purpose.

6. I certify (promise) that all information furnished on this application is true and correct, that all household members and incomes are reported, that

application is made for school meal benefits paid for with federal funds, that the school may receive state funds based on the information on the application, that school officials may verify the information on the application, and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to prosecution under applicable state and federal criminal statutes. 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: ____________ Change Status To: ________ Reason: __________________________ Withdrawn: _______

Privacy Act Statement / How Information Is Used The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give this information but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free school meals. You must include the last four digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the Social Security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child, or you list a number for the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a Social Security number. We will use your information to determine if your child qualifies for free school meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your 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. Children who qualify for free school meals may qualify for Minnesota Health Care Programs. Your child’s status for school 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. The Courier | August 2014 | www.the-courier.org

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: __________ Signature - Confirming Official: ___________________________ Date: __________

At public school districts, each student’s school meal status also is 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) Administer state and federal programs, (2) Calculate compensatory revenue for public schools, and (3) Judge the quality of the state’s educational program. Nondiscrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at USDA Complaint Filing website, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing 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 April 2014

Nutrition Services Meals Program The Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) School Board has resolved to continue the lunch/breakfast meals program for the 2014-15 school year. The ISD 15 Child Nutrition Program includes

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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. NEW THIS YEAR—students who qualify for reduced price school meals will receive free breakfast and lunch. 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 ISD 15 are served a choice of one percent white, chocolate skim, or white skim milk. TISD 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 2014-15. Note: The elementary schools (grades K-5) offer milk, juice, bottled water and extra portions of entrée only! It is very important that parents

Grades K-5

Grades 6-12

Adult

Lunch (First Lunch) Full Pay

$2.20

$2.40

$3.40

Reduced

N/A

Free (No charge) Second Lunch

N/A

$3.40

$1.35

$1.45

$1.90

N/A

Breakfast (First Breakfast) Full Pay Reduced (No charge) Free (No charge)

N/A

Second Breakfast

$1.90

New This Year! Kindergarten Breakfast is FREE 50¢

Milk

50¢

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

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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 a check payable to ISD 15 Nutrition Services with your child’s PIN number on the check and place in an envelope addressed to Nutrition Clerk. 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 visit 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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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. 8/14

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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 the Transportation Department 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-theline fleet of buses driven by superior drivers. When you put your child on our buses, this is what you can expect: } Buses are 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. } Buses are equipped with state-of-the-art video surveillance. In Minnesota, only school officials are authorized to watch in-bus video. } Buses are equipped with newly installed GPS units to track the location of the bus for student safety. } 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

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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.

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.

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.

All drivers must stop for a school with its flashing red lights on. File Photo 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 763-7537017 } Check the district website at www.isd15.org.

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-todate 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 Department at 763-753-7080. The transportation staff is eager to serve you.

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SilverSneakers® Yoga SilverSneakers® Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® members; $2 per class for nonmembers. Sandhill Center is a Silver and Fit and Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program Qualified Center. For more information on these or any programs at the center, please call 763-213-1616.

Early Childhood Family Education participants practice their math skills during class time. Counting, colors, sorting, patterning— look at all of the math skills we work on when we are doing table activities. Jenny Dupre, ECFE Interim Program Supervisor

From the Rec Department Register online www.communityed15.com or call Amy at 763–213–1588. Register until Monday, Register until Friday, August 18 for… September 5 for…

Soccer Ages:

4-5, 6-7

Volleyball Grades: 4-5

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Volleyball Grades: 6-8

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

Community Education Contacts Nancy Wallace, Community Education Coordinator.................. 763-753-7171 Adult Basic Education (GED)...................................................................... 763-753-7190 Melody Panek, Site Coordinator Adult Education & Services......................................................................... 763-213-1640 Driver’s Education/Behind the Wheel Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor Communications Kathleen Miller, Program Supervisor................................................. 763-753-7042 The Courier Newspaper................................................................................ 763-753-7031 Kathleen Miller, Editor................................................................................ 763-753-7042 Pat Johnson, Graphics................................................................................ 763-753-7025 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 Jennifer Dupre, Acting Program Supervisor Kids Connection Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Cedar Creek Community School Site........ 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Elementary School Site.............. 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15............................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Jenny Dupre, Acting Program Supervisor Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor...................................................... 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant.................................................................... 763-213-1588 Sandhill Center Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com The Courier | August 2014 | www.the-courier.org

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

Call ECFE at for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. Lifelong Learning Center • 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove • Online at www.communityed15.com Follow ISD 15 Early Childhood on Facebook to stay in the know and connect with other parents.

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

Plan Your Year With ECFE Check out the Learn & Thrive brochure for ECFE parent/child classes for the 2014-15 school year. Register NOW for the best selection of classes! Call 763-753-7170 or visit us online at www.community15.com to register. Day and evening classes are offered.

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 27, 2014.

Try ECFE 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. Please pre-register as there is limited space in each class. Ages: Birth to Kindergarten Dates: Mondays, September 15 & 23 Follow ISD Time: 9:15-11:15 a.m. 15 Early Dates: Tuesdays, September 16 & 23 Childhood k Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Faceboo ow

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Looking for Preschool for Your Child? Register NOW for Preschool Place 15 for the 2014-15 School Year Classes offered at the Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Grove • Programming takes place September through May • Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available • One, two, three or four times per week • Two hour to two-and-a-half hour sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for 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

Limited number of spots still available!

The mission of Preschool Place 15 is to provide a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success and their parents can be partners in learning.

We believe: • Children learn through active, hands-on involvement • Children’s learning is a cooperative effort by home, school and community • Children grow in self-awareness, knowledge and self-image through interactions with others • Children develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning opportunities by being encouraged to try new ideas, experiment and use materials creatively • Parents are keys in bridging the worlds of home and school and are an integral part of the education process The curriculum of Preschool Place 15 focuses on social skills and early literacy development. Mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies, the arts and physical development are also part of the curriculum. Environments are designed to enhance and expand children’s understanding of the world as they direct their own play. Teachers facilitate the child’s learning; they guide and encourage independent learning in each child.

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

Have a concern about your child? Are you concerned about your child’s development, speech, or behavior? If your child is under three years of age, contact Kristine Vogtlin at kristine.vogtlin@isd15.org or 763-753-7172 to reach ISD 15 Help Me Grow services. If your child is at least three years of age and not yet in kindergarten, ISD 15 Early Childhood Screening is the first step in confirming any concerns you have. Call for an appointment at 763-753-7187 and mention your concerns.

Introducing the 4-year-old childcare program

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Beginning the first day of school, September 2, Kids Connection will be offering a 4-year-old childcare program (Just 4 Kids) at St. Francis Elementary School. Children will participate in various educational and recreational activities in a safe, well-supervised environment. Children may bring a lunch from home or purchase a school lunch. Ask for details. Program hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Contracts are now available.

Questions?

Call Chris at 763-213-1616. Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education

Information and registration forms are also available online at www.communityed15.com

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Kids Connection is a comprehensive childcare program for children kindergarten through grade 5, that provides children a safe, fun experience and offers families a variety of childcare options. The program is open from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours include before and after school programs and full day programming on non-school days. Contracts are now available.

Questions?

Call Chris at 763-213-1616. Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education

Supporting o ur Scho o ls

4-Person Golf Tournament Saturday, August 16 The Ponds Golf Course in St. Francis www.thepondsgolf.com

Registration: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start: 2:00 p.m. Dinner following (7:00 p.m.) Registration Fee for 18 holes:

$100 per person or $400 per foursome Fee includes golf, cart for every 2 golfers and dinner Dinner only: $15 Join in the fun and support St. Francis High School Fighting Saints football and baseball programs. All proceeds from this event will support these programs.

pend $50 at any East Bethel business, bring in your receipt and receive $50* when you open a new Peoples Bank of Commerce checking account! Supporting local schools is important to us—so we will donate $50 to an East Bethel school of your choice upon account opening.

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How to help students transition back to the classroom For parents, getting children ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating children to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking, and the following are a handful of ways for parents to get a head start as the school year draws closer. Establish a routine over the last few weeks of summer Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and that lack of structure can help children unwind and make the most of the freedom that summer vacation provides. But as summer starts to wind down, parents can begin to reintroduce some structure into their children’ lives to make the

transition back to school go more smoothly. Plan morning activities so children can readjust to waking up early each day. In addition, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time you typically serve it during the school year so children’ bodies can begin to readjust as well. Take children along when shopping for school supplies If you plan to buy your child a new computer or other supplies for the upcoming school year, take him or her along on your shopping trips. Children who get to choose their supplies might be more excited about returning to school than those youngsters who are given what they need without offering their input. Monitor or assign summer reading Many students are given

summer reading lists to keep their minds sharp over the summer and prepare them for upcoming coursework. Parents should monitor children’s progress on such reading lists and even discuss the books with their children when possible. Read the books along with them if you think it will help engage them. If children were not assigned summer reading lists at the end of the school year, assign your own books, rewarding children when they finish a new book. Children who read throughout the summer may be more likely to start the school year off on the right foot than those who don’t crack a book all summer. Encourage children to sign up for extracurricular activities Many school-aged athletes get a head start on the new

school year by trying out for sports teams. Such tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin, and this can help children ease their way back into the school year. But even nonathletes can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year rings. Theater programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters to attend

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orientation meetings before the dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free way for children to ready themselves for a new school year. The arrival of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their students readjust to school in various ways after a relaxing summer. Source: Metro Creative Graphics Editorial

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School Board Highlights School Board Perspective Dave Roberts

It’s been a year and a half since I joined the ISD 15 School Board. A very interesting year and a half. I think back to what my reasons were for pursuing the vacant school board seat, what my goals were and how they have evolved. It really is eye opening how different my views on the system of public education

have become. Looking at things such as high stakes testing and common core to intervention models and professional learning communities—all of the things that impact our children’s education and what’s trending on the horizon. I’ll be honest. As a community member, if you asked me what my views on many of these things were 18 months ago, I would have had no idea. It is really invigorating how much my role as a school board member has motivated me to educate myself on the many facets of our educational offerings. Likewise, the amount of research I put into each and every decision is staggering. It has been a steep learning curve, but one that I am most happy to find myself on.

As a board member, I remain committed to excellence. My focus on what’s best for the students has also changed dramatically. While my scope was limited to the ages of my children, I can truly say that my perspective has evolved to see the whole process. I have immersed myself into our schools and taken the time to get to know the students that my decisions will impact. That’s actually my favorite part of this job. Every time I’m in any one of the school buildings, I have students come up and say hello to me. I have taken a personal interest in getting to know them at all

stages, from kindergarten to high school. As a parent, I know I am still learning. As I prepare to send my students back to school, I am acutely aware of how my perspectives can shape theirs. My excitements become their excitements; likewise, my reservations can also become theirs. I remember last year at an open house hearing a parent reflect on how disappointed she was about not getting the teacher that she hoped for. I watched as her student became obviously less excited as the conversation wore on. The same effect was observed when I heard

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Kathleen Miller Staff writer

School Board Members

School Board Meeting Schedule

David Roberts, Chairman 763-843-0013

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

Marsha Van Denburgh, Vice Chairwoman 763-753-6653

Monday, August 11 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Barbara Jahnke, Clerk 763-753-6846 Suzanne Erkel, Treasurer 763-413-1195

Monday, August 25 Retiree Recognition 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Janet Hunt, Director 763-221-5341

Monday, September 8 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Amy Kelly, Director 763-744-8458 Betsy Roed, Director 763-434-9570 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org

Live streaming and video archives of school board meetings are available at www.isd15.org/sbvideo

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Superintendent Report Superintendent Troy Ferguson recommended to the Board that a second meeting in July be held, mainly to approve personnel action items. Consensus from the Board was to hold a meeting July 14. Ferguson also reported that the school-age childcare program, Kids Connection, is growing and expanding. Families replied to a survey that an all day program for 4-year-olds would be of interest. The Just 4 Kids! program will begin this September and will be located at St. Francis Elementary School. Ferguson acknowledged the School Board, Education Minnesota St. Francis and administrators for their hard work in reaching a tentative agreement. Health Services Report Lillian Levine, health services program supervisor, presented the annual report. The health services department’s mission is to foster growth, development and educational achievement of all ISD 15 students. School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement of students Continued Page 17

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All board members present St. Francis High School Activities Report St. Francis High School (SFHS) Activities Director Jeff Fink introduced three of the four all-state athletes who competed at the state track & field meet: Amanda Anderson (freshman) placed fourth in the discus; Genuine Matthews (freshman) came in ninth place in the 200-meter dash; and Bailey DeMar (junior), took fourth place in the triple jump. Not present was John Santiago (junior), who placed 7th in the 110-meter high hurdles and 3rd in 300-meter hurdles. Fink also reported on student/athlete participation. A new activities website (www. gostfrancissaints.com) is being launched this year with an online registration component. Parent guidelines, social media policy, participation fees and more information will be available on the website. Two-thirds of high school students participate in at least one activity and over 650 are involved in two or more activities.

a parent talking about how nervous she was to put her student on the bus. Her student also became nervous. Every year when we send our kids back to school in the fall, they look to us to assist them to prepare for their next chapter. I encourage you to remind them that this year is a fresh start, an exciting time for them to renew their outlook on their education. It is a great time to start communicating about the importance of their education and laying the groundwork for their future.

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One Stop enrollment and registration promotes smooth sailing into 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 technology and general education courses. At One Stop Tuesdays, which are held from 8:00 a.m. until 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

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Apply to the college, take placement tests and sign up for fall courses all in one stop! One Stop enrollment and registration at Anoka Technical College is available Tuesdays this summer now through August 19. “We want to make entering or returning to college as simple as possible,” said James Clark, Dean at Anoka Technical College. “And we provide personalized attention to help prospective students set realistic goals that will lead to their success. ” Anoka Technical College

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college, you will need 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 multiplechoice 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 25. Staff from Financial Aid, Disability Services, Veterans Services and many other offices will be available during One Stop Tuesdays. For more information, call Enrollment Services at 763-5767710.

and staff. The health offices offer resources for chemical assessments, health assessments, how to manage care, medical counseling, crisis intervention and education. During the 2013-14 school year, there were 64,516 student visits in the health office, 2,462 students were sent home and 17,727 medications dispensed. Health services provides screenings for vision, hearing and scoliosis. A new immunization law goes into effect September 1 with changes for birth to kindergarten and 7th grade students. Independent School District 15 accomplishments in the 2013-14 school year Director of Curriculum & Instruction Paul Neubauer shared accomplishments in the district for the 2013-14 school year. Some of the highlights include increased collaboration between administrators and school board members, implementation of the World’s Best Workforce, (the World’s Best Workforce bill was passed in 2013 to ensure every school district in the state is making strides to increase student performance), school readiness and 3rd grade literacy initiatives, reduction in the achievement gap, readiness for college and careers, and focus on high school graduation rates. Also noted were center-based services at Cedar Creek Community School, the district’s commitment for strategic planning, a new student information system selected, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program expanding to the middle school with plans for high school STEM options, added elementary art and provided transportation to summer school students. Neubauer thanked the school board for its work in moving the district forward.

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Community & Business St. Francis High School graduates featured on home renovation TV show Katie Kurtz Realtor

Dan and Katie Kurtz of Shoreview will be one of three couples competing on the new FYI network’s Rowhouse Showdown. The Kurtzes are both St. Francis High School

graduates. The show began airing July 9 and will feature 10 episodes in which the Kurtzes and two other teams rehab houses in Cincinnati, Ohio. The teams will each renovate one home in order to raise the property value of the community. The

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Connexus Energy 5K Run, USATF CERT. 9:00-10:00 am Family Bike Tour 9:00-11:30 am Smile for a Mile Youth Run (Age 10-17) 10:15-10:45 am 11:00-11:15 am Kids Fun Run (Ages 9 & Under) Wellness Van 11:00 am-2:30 pm

winning team will receive $50,000 and their home renovation will be featured on Dwell magazine’s website. The Kurtzes have been purchasing and renovating investment properties for nine years in the Twin Cities area. They answered a casting call for the show and were chosen after submitting photos of their previous projects and going through an interview process. Dan is a Master Plumber and works for his father’s company, Glacier Plumbing, which specializes in luxury residential homes. Katie is a realtor at Keller Williams Integrity Lakes. She also has her certification

from a National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) design school and is a NKBA member. The FYI network launched July 8 and is a member of the A&E Network Corp. It will be replacing the BIO channel. For more information regarding the show, visit www. fyi.tv/shows/ rowhouseshowdown.

Welcome to Nowthen and the 44th Annual Threshing Show!

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK, CHOLESTEROL, EYES, ETC.

Bean Bag Tourney 11:30 am-3:00 pm Car Show 11:30 am-2:30 pm Kids Talent/Music Stage, BINGO TENT 11:30 am-3:00 pm Kids Fun & Activities 11:30 am-7:00 pm

8141 Viking Boulevard NW Nowthen, MN 763-241-5266 www.pineriverstatebank.com

MULTIPLE INFLATABLES, ROCK WALL, POWER BUNGEE, FACE PAINTING, BALLOONS, NEW! TODDLER PLAYGROUND

Food Vendors, 7 Different Specialties 11:30 am-11:00 pm Happy Days Expos Noon-7:00 pm

Business, Craft/Merchant, Farmers, Political, Environmental

Dan and Katie Kurtz, both St. Francis High School graduates, are currently competing on the FYI network’s Rowhouse Showdown home renovation challenge. The winner of the 10 episode challenge will receive $50,000 and be featured in Dwell magazine. So far the couple have earned a first place and two second places.

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Have fun at Nowthen Heritage Days!

Environmental Expo Noon-7:00 pm Animals, Plants, Raptors, Kids Activities, Exhibitors

Happy Days Parade Dance Caravan, Renaissance Dance Live Music Megan Elizabeth Bingo, Event Tent

3:00-4:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-6:00 pm 4:30-11:00 pm

Ramsey Fire Dept. Chili Cook-Off Bill & Danny Show, MAIN STAGE Live Music Maiden Dixie

4:30-5:30 pm 6:00-8:00 pm 8:30-9:00 pm

HOSTED BY ANOKA WOMEN OF TODAY

COUNTRY/CLASSIC ROCK

Fireworks Live Music Maiden Dixie

9:00-9:20 pm 9:20-11:00 pm

Proudly serving our community for over 25 years! Using only the best materials, our well trained craftsmen construct high quality cabinetry and woodworking products for remodeling and new construction. We now do countertops — granite, laminate, marble and Ceasarstone.

“We are Minnesota’s only woman centric cabinet builder and designer!”

TS & NOWTHEN HER CABINE ITAG ED SIDE E K AYS LA

RITY CAR SHOW A H C

Cars must be parked and registered by 11:00 a.m. to be eligible for judging. Judging concludes at 4:00 p.m. Trophies and plaques awarded at 5:00 p.m.

Entry fee $10 if preregistered by August 10. Free car show T-shirt while supply lasts. After August 10, $15 fee. For entry form and more information visit our website.

www.tbinc.net 763-753-2628

Activities will be held in front of the Ramsey City Hall, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, unless otherwise indicated.

Visit Cityoframsey.Com/happy-days for The most up to date Event calendar Or call 763-433-9831

Saturday, September 27 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Rain or Shine

Our excellent customer service is only outdone by our product.

8209 199th Avenue NW • Nowthen Across from Nowthen City Hall

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Connexus Energy’s community solar garden is growing Samantha Neral Connexus Energy

Construction on Connexus Energy’s SolarWise community solar garden began in early July and is expected to be complete by late summer or early fall. With 792 solar panels and an output of 245 kilowatts, it will be one of the largest community solar developments in the state. Connexus members can be a part of it. Members can purchase panels at $950 each. The cost of the project, as well as 20 years of maintenance and insurance, is covered in the $950 price of each panel. Connexus Energy owns the physical panels; members own the energy that is produced by the panels. Based on typical weather in Ramsey, each panel’s output will range from 21 to 45 kilowatt hours per month and will vary from year to year. The credit on member’s bills will vary accordingly. Only members who wish to participate in

community solar will pay for it. It will not be subsidized by members who are not interested in solar energy. Community solar is a relatively new option for those who want to participate in solar energy production but can’t install their own solar panels. The concept is comparable to a community garden, in that people who don’t have the resources for a garden on their own property can instead buy a share of a plot of land. In a community garden, participants get fruits and vegetables, and in a solar garden, members receive a credit on their electric bills. Connexus plans to hold several informational meetings for those interested in learning more about SolarWise. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Connexus Energy, 14601 Ramsey Boulevard, Ramsey. More information can also be found at connexusenergy.com.

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44th Annual

Nowthen Threshing Show August 15, 16 & 17 7415 Old Viking Boulevard • Nowthen f

turin a e

2014 Admission Prices: Adults: $10 per day • $20 per weekend 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult

General Show Information

Sharon Wilhelm 763-295-2600 or 763-913-1238 Recorded Information Hotline 952-253-5774

www.nowthenthreshing.com

Daily and special attractions 2-Night Tractor Pull Friday Night, August 15 Pull starts at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Night, August 16

Pull starts at 5:00 p.m. 5 hours of tractor pulling each night hundreds of antique and classic tractors

Show Feature for 2015

Oliver & Related Items

Come see your favorite old tractors compete! For more information, contact: Josh Wilhelm 763-370-1321 or jwilhelm@frontiernet.net Kurt Johnson 612-790-3554 or oldgjd@comcast.net

Food & Beverage Service

Daily Pancake Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Kettle Corn • Hot Dogs & Burgers • Pork Chops Gyros and much more

Bringing the Past to the Present

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Special Attractions

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

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 15 “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.

Pancake Breakfast Music by Blue Drifters Parade of Power Music by Alex Parenteau & The Silver Wings Tractor Pull

Saturday, August 16 “Favorite Logo Shirt Day”

7:00-10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Music by Now & Then Band 2:00 p.m. Parade of Power 5:00 p.m. Tractor Pull 5:00-9:00 p.m. Music by Alan Godage & Sundown

Sunday, August 17 “Favorite Hat Day”

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.

Golf Cart Rentals Available 952-253-5774

Children’s Activities

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

Craft & Activities Building Spinning • Quilting • Weaving • Pottery Various Handicrafts • Silent Quilt Auction

Nowthen Clean-Up Day September 20 Debbie Mahutga City of Nowthen

The City of Nowthen will

Patriot Lanes Bar and Grill

hold its Fall Clean-Up Day Saturday, September 20 at the Nowthen Recycle Center,

3085 Bridge Street St. Francis 763-753-4011 Hours 11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Check us out at patriotlanesbarandgrill.com

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For more information call city hall at 763-441-1347.

Daily Specials

Pull Tabs, Bingo & Meat Raffle Saturday and Sunday SERVING BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m.-Noon Monday All day is Happy Hour Tuesday $1.50 Tacos (Dine in Only) Horseshoes and Bean Bag Luck of the Draw

Play Horseshoes, Bean Bags and Volleyball

Wednesday All day 50¢ Wings (Dine in Only) Wednesday through Sunday Now Serving Broasted Chicken after 5:00 p.m.

Thursday All-U-Can-Eat RIBS $14.95, 5:00-9:30 p.m. Volleyball at 6:00 p.m. We now have NEW synthetic lanes for your bowling pleasure! Karaoke/DJ

Fall leagues now forming!

Tuesday Men’s Nights Wednesday Mixed Doubles Nights Wednesday Women’s Day Thursday Women’s Nights

Isanti County Equipment

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Gravely ZT HD60 Zero-Turn Mower Promo Price $5,199 • 60” cutting width • 24 HP/726 CC Kawasaki engine • Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transaxles provide more torque/load capacity • Adjustable high-back seat with armrests for optimized comfort

Friday Afternoon Youth Friday Mixed Couples (short season)

Saturday Mixed Couples (every other Saturday)

Sunday Day Fun League

Friday All-U-Can-Eat RIBS $14.95 Karaoke/DJ 9:00 p.m. Saturday Bingo 2:00 p.m. Meat Raffle 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Karaoke/DJ 9:00 p.m. Sunday Sports on the big screen $1.50 per bowling game

Suburban Lawn Center

Scharber & Sons

Isanti Ham Lake Rogers

Isanti County Equipment 763-444-8873 Suburban Lawn Center 763-755-2347 Scharber & Sons 763-428-4107

Long Lake Savage

Scharber & Sons 952-473-5634 Weekend Freedom 952-890-9242

Most brands on sale In-Store during the Fair

Visit us at the John Deere and the Gravely/Ariens booths at the State Fair!

$300 Off & FREE 3-Yr Warranty OR Free Windshield & Roof on 2014 825i Gators in stock Sale Price starting at $12,725 • 50 HP; up to 44 mph • Most powerful engine in its class • Best in Class ride quality • Superior terrain capability

Blade Sharpening Plan

Sharpening Plan Plus

Starting at

$40

Services included: • Remove mower blades, sharpen & balance • Re-install blades on deck for 2-blade decks • Starting at $40 for 2-blade decks; starting at $50 for 3-blade decks

Services included: • Remove mower deck • Scrape and clean entire deck • Remove mower blades, sharpen & balance • Re-install blades on deck • Level mower deck • Starting at $80 for 2-blade decks; starting at $100 for 3-blade decks

Services included: • Oil and filter change plus a 10-pt inspection

10th Annual 4-H Family Farm Fest Kari Buse 4-H Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota Extension

Anoka County 4-H will host its 10th Annual 4-H Family Farm Fest September 21. Join us at Waldoch Farm and Garden Center, located at 8194 Lake Drive in Lino Lakes from noon to 4:00 p.m. for this exciting event! There is an admittance fee of $7 per person, 2 years and under are free. Fee is payable on arrival. Youth of all ages will enjoy a wide variety of hands-on learning activities including making corn husk dolls, apple cidering, bunny booth, and much more. Attendees can also check out the Lino Lakes Canine Unit, all of the animals in the barns, and then hop on a hayride around the farm. Also enjoy face painting, corn dig, hay jump, exploring soybeans, pumpkin painting, and many more educational interactive booths. For more information concerning 4-H Farm Fest, please contact the Anoka County Extension office at 763-755-1280.

Farm Fresh

Basic Lawn Tractor Service Plan

$59

East Bethel Seniors President Ken Langmade presents a check for $1,000 to Denise Lachinski of the East Bethel Booster Committee. The money was used for expenses for July East Bethel Booster Days. SUBMITTED PHOTO

$80

• Potatoes • Sweet Corn • Beans • Beets • Peppers • Carrots • Radishes • Dill • Tomatoes • Onions • Zucchini • Cucumbers • Honey, Syrup, Jams, Jellies & Popcorn • Canning Supplies

Fresh Summer Fruit

• Watermelon • Peaches • Muskmelon • Berries

Gardening & Landscape Supplies • Bird Baths, Feeders & Seed • Lawn Ornaments • Pottery • Gifts & Greeting Cards • Landscape Rock & Mulches • Insecticides & Fungicides • Fertilizer

Gift Certificates Available Nursery & Greenhouse Open All Season Trees • Shrubs • Evergreens • Perennials

Green Barn Garden Center & Farm Market

3 miles south of Isanti on Hwy. 65 & 265th

763-444-5725 OPEN 7 Days A Week Call for current hours

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Primary Election Day is August 12 Anoka County Elections

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 12. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The ballot will include federal, state and county seats, in addition to local city mayoral and council races including Andover, Bethel, East Bethel, Nowthen, Oak Grove and St. Francis. Check with your city for candidate filing information and precinct locations. Anoka County polling places will be using new voting equipment for the 2014 Primary and General Elections. The voting process will remain the same with voters completing a paper ballot to insert into a vote tabulator. If you would like a demonstration of this new equipment, contact your city hall for more information. Absentee voting for the August 12 Primary Election takes place now through August 11. Absentee voting for the November 4 General Election takes place September 19 through November 3. You may cast your absentee ballot by mail or in person during regular office hours at your city hall. In addition, city halls will be open for absentee voting the Saturday prior to each election, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and until 5:00 p.m. the day before each election. Absentee ballots are also available to all Anoka County residents at the Anoka County Government Center. For more information or to download the absentee ballot application, visit anokacounty.us/elections or call 763-323-5275 to have an absentee ballot application mailed to you. New in 2014, voters can access expanded online voter services at mnvotes.org. Voters can request and track their absentee ballot, register to vote, check voter registration status, find their polling place or see a sample ballot.

4-H Information Night September 23 Anna Gilbertson 4-H Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County

Check out what is happening in Anoka County 4-H. Join us at a 4-H Information Night to learn what 4-H can offer you and your family September 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover. There will be fun, hands-on activities and general information about 4-H. What is 4-H? See your potential in 4-H. Exciting things are happening in 4-H today. All across Minnesota, kids are learning, growing, and having fun in 4-H Clubs and with 4-H Adventures. 4-H Clubs meet all across Anoka County each month. We can help you find a 4-H club that meets the interests and needs of your family. Learning by doing! 4-H lets kids try new things, try new skills, and express themselves through fun hands-on activities. Working on

projects helps connect kids with their friends, families, communities, and the world. 4-H helps kids gain confidence and develop life skills that will help them be successful. Who is 4-H for? 4-H clubs are open to all youth, kindergarten through one year past high school. 4-H welcomes boys, girls, and adults from all backgrounds. The entire family can join in projects and activities. Younger kids, kindergarten through third grade, are part of the Cloverbud program. Cloverbud activities promote creativity and discovery without emphasis on competition. Want to get involved in 4-H? Whether you want to be an Anoka County 4-H member or adult volunteer, there is a place for you. Call Anoka County 4-H, 763-755-1280 for more information. Check us out on the web at www.extension.umn. edu/county/anoka.

Patriot Lanes Bar and Grill installed new AMF synthetic lanes and with six more lanes of bumpers, there are now 12 lanes with bumpers for younger bowlers. Synthetic lanes can increase a bowler’s average 20 pins per game and gives a more uniform and lasting oil pattern. Come in and try them. Bowl two free games by mentioning this article during open bowling before the end of the year. SUBMITTED PHOTO

All Appliance Disposal Recycling Appliances, Electronics & More

Residential & Commercial 18641 Hwy 65 NE, East Bethel

612-865-9570 www.AllApplianceDisposal.com

Your life…better! www.physicaltherapyptc.com Isanti Physical Therapy 763-444-8680

North Branch Physical Therapy 651-674-7589

St. Francis Physical Therapy 763-753-8804

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Andover Physical Therapy 763-433-8108

Ham Lake Physical Therapy 763-413-0880

Bring this ad in and receive $5 Off your next disposal. Not valid with any other offer.

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St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness

Inaugural Dash for Dreams 5K Saturday, September 27

Physical Therapy Hours to meet your needs.

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Location:

Begins at St. Francis Middle School, 23026 Ambassador Blvd. NW; finishes at The Ponds Golf Course, 2881 229th Avenue NW, in St. Francis Fee: Registration is Free* a T-shirt is included if received by September 5, 2015. *Donations will be accepted. Proceeds to support SFCDA programs. Details: Rain or shine event Registration: Online www.drugserasedreams.org, pick up forms at Opp Family Chiropractic, 23671 St. Francis Boulevard NW #102 or Independent School District 15 Central Services Center, 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW

The Dash for Dreams 5K is intended to provide the opportunity to participate in a fun, healthy event in a safe, supportive environment. Drugs Erase Dreams The St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness (SFCDA) was established in October of 2013. We are supported by dedicated volunteers, local businesses, community leaders, school officials and members of law enforcement. Our Mission: To bring awareness of the dangers of drug use in our community by providing educational resources to all, and support for those affected. 21

St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Joe Raus (through 2016) Premier Specialties 612-412-9079

VICE PRESIDENT Amy Lazere (through 2015) Coldwell Banker Burnet 763-213-3177 TREASURER Kerby Scherer (through 2014) Subway 763-228-1215 SECRETARY Janice Audette (through 2016) The Courier 763-753-7032 DIRECTORS Sam Schudi (through 2014) Pillar Signs and Graphics 763-432-3481 Chris Vincent (through 2014) The Bridge Church 763-516-5995 Lori Gerhardson (through 2015) Get Fit By Lori Advanced Automotive Care 612-803-5977 Jennifer McDonough (through 2015) St. Francis Fire Department 763-568-1719

The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce exists to serve its members and better the community. Join us and watch your business grow! stfrancischamber.org Networking breakfasts are held the second Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m., Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Board Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m., St. Francis Community Center next to city hall.

Visit Us at Night to Unite The Chamber will be among several community organizations at St. Francis Night to Unite, Tuesday, August 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m., St. Francis Community Park. Stop by for free food and fun, including root beer floats from the Chamber!

St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce

12th Annual Golf Tournament Tuesday, August 19 • 11:00 a.m. The Refuge Golf Club, Oak Grove

Shotgun Start Scramble

Team or Individual Registration

Fun Features

Hole/Tee Sponsorship

• 9:30 a.m. Sign in begins • 10:45 a.m. In carts • 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start • 4:00 p.m. Dinner and prizes • Course activities and contests • Team photos • Hours of relaxed, fun networking with area business owners

Dinner Guests

Not a golfer? Join us for networking and fun at 4:00 p.m. Cost is $20 per person.

St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce

• Promote your business to every golfer at the tournament by purchasing a hole/tee sign. You are also welcome to set up a table or game at your hole. • Cost is $100 per hole Register online by August 11: www.stfrancischamber.org or call 763-438-5163.

A portion of proceeds go toward 2015 St. Francis Pioneer Days!

lcome! Be a part of the fu e w c i n! u bl

Presented by the

Learn more about the Chamber and stay connected to all the latest news and events: stfrancischamber.org and also on Facebook and Twitter.

• $100 per person • $400 per team of four • Includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, prizes and awards and a great dinner

St. Francis Pioneer Days 2014

Thank you!

The St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Days Committee wants to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their donations, sponsorships and time donated to the 50th St. Francis Pioneer Days celebration June 6-8. This was the first year the event was organized by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. The Mason Abraham Advanced Automotive Care, Inc. Cody Adams Ryan Aldrich All Seasons Discount Store American Legion, St. Francis Amy Lazere, Coldwell Banker/ Burnet Realty Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Anytime Fitness, Josh Stene Brady Arzdorf Backyard Bucket, Ken Schorr Bay Horse Advertising Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, St. Francis Bolton & Menk, Inc. Mark Bothun Family Kyle Carrigan Lucas & Travis Carroll Casey’s General Store Chops, Inc. Connexus Energy Crawford Equipment Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, St. Francis

Deanna Bahr Randy Dressen Reisch Fahland Troy Ferguson Logan Garaghty Gerdin’s Auto & Tire Get Fit by Lori, Lori Gerhardson Traci Gilbert Austin & Dalton Gilbertson Nick Grandstrand Great Clips, St. Francis Barb Held Highland Money Management, Inc., David Johnson Edward Jones, Blake Cheeley Don Hiller Tim Holen Matt, Alex, Ben & Eli Hylen Independent School District 15 Rodney Johnson Justin Kane Steve Kane Killebrew Root Beer King’s County Market

Presented by the

St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce

support of residents, students, sports teams, and businesses in St. Francis and area communities is vital to continue this great event in the future. Please watch how you can become involved and help plan 2015 Pioneer Days on our website www.stfrancischamber.org and www.facebook.com/stfrancispioneerdays.

Living Hope Evangelical Free Church Jennifer & Jake Lohman Trent Lobeck Mike Lord Lisa, Holly & Hannah Luka Lynch Electric, Tom Lynch Leah Medenwaldt Local Athletic Associations Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta McDonald’s Barry McDonough Taylor McMarrow Val Morton Darcy Mulvihill Elaine Mustari North Anoka Plumbing Northland Screw Products, Inc. Jordan Olson Opp Family Chiropractic PA, Cindy & Brian Opp Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill Physical Therapy Consultants Pillar Signs & Graphics, Sam Schudi

Dominic Preese Premiere Specialties, Joe Raus Printing Unlimited Restyle & Consignments David Roberts Sheila Sandquist Austin Schuhmacher Jeffrey Simmons Bryan Stanwick St. Francis Ambassador Program St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Bait & Tackle St. Francis Bottle Shop St. Francis City Staff St. Francis Cub Scouts Pack 511 St. Francis Fire Department St. Francis High School Dance Team St. Francis High School Golf Team St. Francis High School Hockey Team and parents St. Francis Lions & Lionesses

St. Francis Recreation Commission St. Francis Police Reserves St. Francis United Methodist Church Schroeder Creekside Stables Subway, St. Francis Kerby Scherer St. Francis True Value Hardware Paul Teicher Temperature Specialists, Inc. The Bridge Church, Chris Vincent The Courier, Kathleen Miller, Pat Johnson, Janice Audette and Alicia Loehlein The Ponds Golf Course Courtney Thompson Tru-Cut Lawns, Kerry & Janette Liddle Jerry Tveit Village Bank Angela Westbrook

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Local musician selected to state music hall of fame Dodie Wendinger Executive Director, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame

The Women of Today organization celebrated Founder’s Day July 1. Founder’s Day commemorates the date when the organization was formed and began promoting service, growth and fellowship opportunities in communities throughout the United States. The St. Francis Area chapter meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, 23280 St. Francis Boulevard, St. Francis, at 7:00 p.m. New members and fresh ideas are always welcome! For more information, email sfawt@yahoo.com. St. Francis members, pictured front row (L-R): Angela Willenbring, Jessica Hanninen, Kathy Falkowski, Kim Cavalier; back row: Anna Williams, Laura Van Court, Christine Schwartz, Anna Hartse, Heidi Swisher and Jody Libby. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Saturday, August 16 Downtown Main Street in Isanti

Noon-5:00 p.m. Vendor Fair & Rum River Rods Classic Car Show 7:00-11:00 p.m. Street dance— live music by

fun for all ages!

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New! BBQ Rib Fest Contest

Bring your camera and take photos of the family in the barnyard.

Oreo Walk Quilt Auction Sunday at 12:45 p.m.

Saturday 6:00 p.m.

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Friday, September 5

8:00-11:00 p.m. Youth Block Party – pizza, prizes, games, bonfire, grand prize drawing and more. Advance $10, at door $15

Saturday, September 6

9:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk for all ages – see website for registration information 2:00-9:00 p.m. Raffles, games, food, (new start time) bingo, silent auction and a lot more fun 3:30 p.m. Touch of Magic & balloon sculptures 5:00 p.m. Mass NEW! 6:00 p.m. BBQ Rib Fest Contest – ribs for sale until gone 7:00-11:00 p.m. Sterns County 17 9:15 p.m. Fireworks

Sunday, September 7

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Tony Jambor of Bethel has been selected to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame for his work as an accordionist and ballroom operator. SUBMITTED PHOTO

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Downtown Isanti Street Dance

FREE and great

The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame based in New Ulm is pleased to announce the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Inductees for 2014. Among those selected is Tony Jambor, musician and ballroom operator from Bethel. Other inductees are Gene Eiden, Whitesidewalls, Irv Williams, Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Steve Murphy. Jambor has been in the entertainment business for more than 60 years. Jambor hosted the TV show Polka Jamboree from 1964 to 1968 and then operated the Coliseum and Bel Rae Ballrooms. Jambor was featured in several editions of Personalities of America, where he was listed as a business owner, manager, band

leader and TV host. Jambor and his band also recorded five albums with Decca Records. Jambor still plays the accordion today at dances and community events. The awards will be presented at a banquet and ceremony November 7 at Turner Hall in New Ulm. The evening will highlight each inductee’s career with video and song. The 2014 Inductee Showcase will be at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum, 27 North Broadway, New Ulm, November 8. At this event, the 2014 inductee’s life history with pictures and memorabilia will be showcased. Free admittance to the showcase plus entertainment and refreshments will be available from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame has bestowed this prestigious award to 149

St. Patrick Catholic Church

19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove, MN • 763-753-2011

www.st-patricks.org

9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass Noon-4:00 p.m. Classic Car Show 10:00-4:00 p.m. Raffles, games, food, silent (new start time) auction, events and more 12:45 p.m. 4th Annual Quilt Auction View quilts on the church website prior to CountryFest 3:00 p.m. Silent auction closes 4:15 p.m. Raffle drawing No fee ATM onsite 23

Financial Focus

Blake Cheeley Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Are you a baby boomer? Don’t let retirement plans go bust If you’re a baby boomer, you’re at the point in life where, if you haven’t actually entered retirement, you’re at least approaching the outskirts. But if you’re like many of your fellow boomers, you may be experiencing more than a little trepidation over your financial prospects as a retiree. That’s why it’s so important for you to determine what steps to take to help improve your chances of enjoying a comfortable retirement. Just how worried are baby boomers about their future? Consider these numbers: seventy-two percent of nonretired boomers think they will

probably be forced to delay retirement, and 50% have little confidence that they will ever be able to retire, according to a recent AARP survey. Other surveys show a similarly bleak outlook among the baby boom generation. Fortunately, when it comes to building resources for retirement, you have options. Of course, if you’re in one of the younger age cohorts of the baby boom generation, your possibilities are greater — you may still have time to take measures such as boosting your 401(k) and IRA contributions, reducing your debts and positioning your portfolio to provide you with a reasonable amount of growth potential. But even if you are pretty close to retirement, or at least close to the point where you

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initially expected to retire, you can act to better your outcome. For one thing, you could reevaluate your planned date of retirement. If you really don’t mind your job and could extend your working life for even a couple of years, you could help yourself enormously in at least three ways: } You’ll add on to your retirement accounts. The longer you work, the more you can contribute to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored account. } You may be able to delay taking Social Security. You can start taking Social Security as early as age 62, but your benefits will be permanently reduced unless you wait until your Full Retirement Age (FRA), which will likely be 66 or 67. Your payments can increase if you delay taking your benefits beyond your FRA, up to age 70. } You may be able to delay tapping into your retirement vehicles. The longer you wait until you begin withdrawals from your IRA and 401(k), the more time you are giving these accounts to potentially grow. (Once you turn 70½,

you will need to generally start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar plan, but you don’t face this requirement with a Roth 401(k) account.) As an alternative to delaying your retirement — or possibly as an additional step you can take along with a delay — you may be able to adjust your investment mix to provide you with the combination of growth and income that can help carry you through your retirement years. You can also be strategic about which investments you start taking withdrawals from, possibly allowing your portfolio to grow more than you had envisioned. Start thinking now about ways you can help yourself achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve pictured. You may want to consult with a professional financial advisor who can suggest the strategies and techniques most appropriate for your situation. In any case, with some careful planning, you can be a boomer whose retirement plans don’t go bust. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Blake Cheeley, of the financial services firm Edward Jones in St. Francis, has achieved the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist®. Cheeley successfully completed the Accredited Asset Management Specialist, or AAMS®, professional education program from the Denver-based College for Financial Planning. Those who complete the program, pass a final exam and sign a code of ethics and disclosure form earn the AAMS® designation. This advanced training offers investment professionals the hands-on information needed to provide comprehensive financial services. Study topics include understanding the asset management process to understanding asset allocation and strategies. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and through its affiliate in Canada.

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Anoka County earns Achievement Award from national association Amanda Vickstrom Anoka County Attorney’s Office

Anoka County has been granted an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties for its ongoing education efforts to combat and prevent heroin and prescription drug use, including this winter’s community forums on heroin. The award, given out to communities nationwide since 1970, acknowledges innovative county programs in a variety of categories including criminal justice and public safety. “This fight has hit close to home for me,” says Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. “Too many young people have lost their lives unnecessarily. It’s an honor to have Anoka County’s education and awareness efforts nationally recognized.” After a rash of deaths, victim families, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Anoka County Attorney’s Office, Anoka County, and MN Adult & Teen Challenge came together to develop a community awareness campaign that resulted in a series of well-received community forums that reached 800 people, promotion of our prescription drug take-back locations, online resources and heightened community awareness of the dangers and realities of heroin and opiates in Anoka County. “We have been seeing tragedy after

tragedy as a result of heroin,” says Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo. “One of the best ways to combat drug use is with parental and community involvement, and our ongoing education efforts,” says Palumbo. Anoka County has been engaged in increased anti-heroin efforts for the past several years, including increasing investigations resulting in significant seizures and arrests, providing presentations to various groups, and implementing an extremely successful prescription drug take-back box program with locations across Anoka County and getting drugs off the streets. In addition, the County has had significant involvement in supervising offenders with heroin addictions, who often commit crimes to support their addiction, and have little success in kicking their habit without treatment. “Within Anoka County, we have been able to demonstrate in a variety of initiatives that success comes from collaborating with others. During our anti-opiate initiatives, Anoka County partnered with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as our community partners,” says Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart. “As a result of these combined efforts, we have been able to make a broader reaching impact and I am very grateful for the efforts of everyone involved. This has been successful to date, but we have only begun.”

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The St. Francis High School Blue Line Hockey Club, fundraising together with Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and King’s County Market, reached their $10,000 goal for new hockey jerseys. Presenting checks to the Blue Line Club and athletes are Amy Gavit and Dan Mazion of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s along with Jeff Kearney of King’s County Market in St. Francis. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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know the routine. But if you are a rookie trailer tower, there are a few things that you need to know. First, do you have a big enough vehicle to pull your trailer? This is a great question. The best place to find that out is your vehicle owner’s manual. There usually is a chart that will tell you how much weight your vehicle is capable of pulling. Make sure you look closely. The chart usually will have the body style, the engine size, the transmission and even the final gear ratio listed with different amounts of weight that the vehicle is capable of towing. Towing too much weight may harm

Minnesota is such a great place to live. Each of us has our favorite time of the year; for me, it’s summer and early autumn. One of the main reasons is that I enjoy being on the lake with my family on our boat. I finally got my boat out of storage in mid-July in anticipation of warm, sunny days and being on the water. I may be a bit weird, but when I hooked up my boat for the first time this year I did my usual checklist in my head of all the things that I did last fall when I put it away and all the things I need to do before we go anywhere. Many people tow trailers all year so they

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your vehicle and may also be dangerous. Remember your vehicle not only needs to pull the load, but also needs to be able to safely stop itself and the trailer and load. Many larger trailers have their own brakes that allow a much shorter stop while avoiding a jackknife situation on a hard or emergency stop. Another item to consider is the weight of the trailer tongue, or the part of the trailer that actually hooks to the vehicle. Some trailers have fairly light tongues; you can actually lift them by hand. Others are extremely heavy and require a small jack to raise and lower the tongue to aid in hooking up to the vehicle. Most boats have a small wheel on the bottom so you can more easily move the trailer by yourself. Be careful of too much tongue weight. If you hook it up and the back of the vehicle goes down considerably, you most likely will have a problem. This is very hard on the rear

suspension, especially as you go over a bump. This also can make the vehicle feel “light” on the front end and make steering and controlling the vehicle hazardous. If you check and your vehicle is rated to pull the weight but your tongue weight is too heavy, there are some aftermarket kits you can add to bolster the suspension. This will level out the vehicle and cure these problems. Another important issue to consider are trailer lights. The vehicle will need proper wiring installed. In many cases vehicles that have trailer towing packages come with the proper hitch and wiring already installed. But if needed, the wiring is available. I always recommend soldering the wires, using heat shrink and properly taping the connection or you will have problems down the road. Again, do it right the first time. There are a few items to consider with the vehicle you

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are using to tow the trailer. I spoke about the suspension; this is very important. Not only can it be hard to handle the trailer while driving, it can cause some serious and/ or premature wearing of the vehicle suspension and steering parts. You will also need to consider if the tires are rated for the load you are carrying. Many pickup trucks these days come with standard 4 ply tires—the same tire a car would use. You may need to upgrade the tires to a 6, 8 or even 10 ply tires to safely handle the weight. Most manufacturers recommend when towing a trailer, the transmission not be in overdrive but in drive. Towing in overdrive is very hard on the transmission. Another thing to consider is to install an additional transmission cooler to help protect the transmission while towing. Please be realistic when choosing the right vehicle with which to tow. A number of years ago a customer had me install a hitch on his midsize car. I asked what he was planning on towing. He said he had a small fishing boat. After the hitch and wiring were installed, he stopped by because not all the lights were working on the trailer. I was very surprised to find a 20-foot fiberglass boat with a 150 hp engine. His front tires were barely touching the ground. I don’t remember the conversation exactly, but it was very disappointing for my customer. I think he ended up buying a pick-up truck to pull his boat. I hate when that happens.

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Sports & Outdoors Wolf puppies join Wolf Camp at the Wildlife Science Center Joy Fusco Executive Administrator

Summer campers at the Wildlife Science Center (WSC) in Columbus will have a rare treat this year—wolf puppies will be part of their learning experience. Several litters of wolf puppies were born here this spring as a part of WSC’s ongoing work to benefit Mexican gray wolves. The pups have also become a part of Dr. Brian Hare’s and Duke University’s ground-breaking work looking at dog and wolf intelligence, and will star in National Geographic Wild’s program featuring Dr. Hare and his canine cognition studies. It’s not too late to register your camper for this amazing learning opportunity! Wolf Day Camp Adventure and fun should be a part of every child’s summer. Wolf Day Campers will participate in a unique outdoor experience where wolves, black bears, coyotes, foxes, skunks, lynx and raptors become the teachers

during a week of wild fun. Each five-day session is filled with wildlife activities, radio telemetry, archery, games and nature related crafts. Camp is open to ages 8-15 and the cost is $250. } Session C: August 4–8 } Session D: August 11–15 For more information or to register, visit www. wildlifesciencecenter.org or call 651-464-3993. The Wildlife Science Center is a nationally recognized, independent, nonprofit educational and research facility whose mission is to advance the biological knowledge and understanding needed for conservation through long-term studies on captive animal populations. The Center was established as a non-profit organization in 1991. Currently, the Center is home to over 40 wolves of various species, several birds of prey, black bears, as well as other animals including cougars, lynx, bobcats, coyotes and foxes. The center is located on the grounds of the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area in Columbus, 5463 West Broadway Avenue.

Summer campers at the Wildlife Science Center in Columbus will have the rare opportunity to view wolf puppies as part of the learning experience. Wildlife Science Center

Join St. Francis Youth Hockey If you are interested in playing hockey…now is your chance! We are looking for boys and girls age 4 and up. Check our website for “first time skater, skate for free program.” For more information, email a St. Francis Youth Hockey Association board member at www.sfyha.com. The Courier | August 2014 | www.the-courier.org

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St. Francis Boys Travel Basketball Registration & Tryouts Sunday, September 21 at St. Francis High School Grade 4 • 3:00-4:00 p.m. Grade 5 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Grade 6 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grade 7 • 6:45-7:45 p.m. Grade 8 • 7:45-8:45 p.m.

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The best way to care for skin is to be smart about sun exposure. Too much unprotected exposure to the sun can cause a host of problems, from premature wrinkling to skin cancer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of cases of skin cancer are reported each year, and many more may go undetected. The best way to protect skin from the sun is to stay out of the sun. When that is not feasible, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen can guard against damage from ultraviolet radiation. Although sunscreen is an enormous help, it is not foolproof. Sunburns and skin damage can occur even when using sunscreen, and user error accounts for much of that damage. To get the best results from any sunscreen product, consumers can educate themselves about proper application and avoid certain information inaccuracies. Myth: The best sunscreen is the one with the highest SPF. Actually, the best sunscreen is the one you will use regularly. Make sure you like the scent and the feel of the sunscreen. Decide if you prefer a sunscreen that is grouped together with a moisturizer

or a makeup foundation. Try sunscreens that are lotions or sticks to figure out which application works best for you. Once you’ve found a product you like, stick with it. But make sure the sunscreen has an adequate sun protection factor, or SPF. Myth: I only need sunscreen on sunny days. The sun can prove harmful even on cloudy days. You may not be safe indoors, either, particularly if you spend a good deal of time next to an open window. Window glass will only block certain types of UV light, making sunburn possible even if you are

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indoors or riding in a car. It’s a good habit to apply sunscreen daily regardless of if you will be out in the sun. Myth: Spray sunscreens are as effective as the rest. Spray products may not deliver enough sunscreen to the skin because droplets are dispersed unevenly. Furthermore, the propellents used in spray sunscreens could be harmful if inhaled. Opt for sunscreens that are applied by hand and can be adequately coated over all areas of the skin. Myth: Sunscreen does not need to be reapplied, especially if it’s water-resistant. There is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. The Food and Drug Administration recently prohibited the use of the term waterproof because consumers falsely believed their sunscreen products would not wash off. Waterresistant sunscreens will be effective for a certain number of minutes before they need to be reapplied, usually between 40 to 90 minutes. If you have been sweating profusely or have been in the pool or ocean for awhile, play it safe and reapply often. Myth: A little drop of sunscreen is all that’s needed. Many people are applying far too little sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun. The average person needs about an ounce of lotion to cover his or her entire body. Think about the size of a shot glass and use that amount. Myth: Spending more money on SPF 50 will get me superior protection. The rate of protection from SPF 30 to SPF 50 is marginal. SPF 30 (when applied correctly) can protect against 97 percent of UVB rays. That’s adequate for many people. It’s most important to choose a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Source: Metro Creative Graphics Editorial

Sunday, September 21 at St. Francis High School

Grade 4 • 3:00-4:00 p.m. Grade 5 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Grade 6 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grade 7 • 6:45-7:45 p.m. Grade 8 • 7:45-8:45 p.m.

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Lions Club International Youth Exchange members visit Natalie Johnson, St. Francis Dairy Queen And Larry Daml, St. Francis Lions

The St. Francis Lions Club is a sponsor of Youth Exchange and this year’s student visitors were Petra, from Pécs, Hungary and Caroline from Stockholm, Sweden. The St. Francis Lions Club is a participant in the Lions Clubs International Youth Exchange Program which introduces youth across the world to other cultures by helping them travel abroad. The following are letters thanking Dairy Queen from the participating students, Petra from Hungary and Caroline from Sweden. Dear Natalie, It was fun visiting DQ the other day. I’ve never been there before so it was really cool. Thank you for the hospitality! Do you love to travel? Would you like to get to know people from all over the world? In that case you should contact your nearest Lions Club! My name is Caroline and I’m from Stockholm, Sweden. I’m just a normal 19-year-old girl living on the other side of the Earth. I didn’t actually know anything about the Lions Club until six months ago when I searched for a scholarship that happened to be through Lions Club. This meant that I would be visiting a state in the land of freedom for the first time, and it turned out to be Minnesota. A friend of mine won this scholarship last year and she told me searching for it was the best decision she had made in her life so I got excited and did the same. I had to change flights one time. At first it took me 8 hours to fly from Stockholm to New York and then it took me 3 hours to fly from New York to Minneapolis. It was the first time for me to fly by myself but it went surprisingly well. I’m staying at a host family in St. Francis for about three weeks together with a Hungarian girl. In a couple of days an Israeli girl and a Japanese girl will be staying here too. Then we’re all going to an international camp with 35 other youths from countries all over the world.

The purpose is to learn about different cultures and also discover Minnesota at the same time. We will be doing lots of activities, such as visiting Mall of America, the Cathedral of St. Paul and the amusement park Valleyfair. We will also do things such as jet skiing, volunteering and making a traditional dish from our country to share with each other. The best thing about Minnesota so far has to be all the lakes. I’ve heard that there are 10,000 lakes in Minnesota, which is really awesome. The

worst thing about Minnesota is probably the mosquitoes. I got a huge mosquito bite on my first day here, and I would be happy if they stopped bothering me... it’s only my second day here so we’ll see if I’ll change my mind. I can’t wait to see what the next weeks will bring. I would also like to say that I’m very lucky to have a fun and nice host dad and a sweet and caring host mom. Thank you for letting me share this, Caroline

Dear Natalie, It was nice to meet you at Dairy Queen today. It was the first time I’ve been there. I had a Blizzard, which tasted pretty good. So my name is Petra and I’m from Hungary. I’m 17 years old and I live in Pécs, which is the fifth biggest city in Hungary and it’s more than 2,000 years old. If you come to Hungary, you should definitely visit this amazing city. I came to Minnesota this summer through Lions Club. This club offers teenagers to travel around the world. I got to know about this club last year and I went to Turkey

last summer. My family back in Hungary had to host a student, too. I really enjoyed my time there, that’s why I wanted to travel again this year. I chose the United States of America, because I’ve never been here before, and it’s a place where you HAVE TO go once in your life. I thought why not when I’m young? I have some friends who lived in the USA or just visited some of the states and everybody was amazed. You know, we’re different in Europe. It’s the second day I’m spending here, but I already had a lot of fun. (Finally, I’m Continued Page 33

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Soccer! 2014 Schedule of Events Girls Captain’s Practice August 4–8 at 9:00 a.m.–Noon at St. Francis High School Soccer Complex Boys Captain’s Practice: August 4–8 at 6:00–7:30 p.m. at St. Francis High School Soccer Complex High School Soccer All Team Practice Begins: Monday, August 11 at St. Francis High School Soccer Complex High School Soccer Team and Individual Pictures: Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. All Teams and Family Picnic: Tuesday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Community Park St. Francis Booster Club conducts monthly meetings typically held the third Monday each month at 7:00 p.m. St. Francis High School. We encourage all parents to attend!

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Kimberly Bauer Volunteer Coordinator, Anoka County Historical Society

Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tours are scheduled for August 7, 9, 21 and 23, 7:30 p.m., at Anoka County History Center, 2135 Third Ave. N, Anoka. Join us for history and mystery as you venture through downtown Anoka with a costumed tour guide. Beat the fall crowds by signing up for a summer tour to hear the history and unexplained stories of homes and businesses in this historic neighborhood. Advanced reservations required. Cost: $7 Adults, $5 Youth, $5 ACHS Members. 763-421-0600; AnokaCountyHistory.org

St. Francis United Methodist Church A Community Dedicated to Seeking Christ and Serving Others

Summer Worship at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Kevin Coder 3914 - 229th Avenue • St. Francis www.stfrancis-umc.com • 763-753-2273

Long Lake Lutheran Church ELCA

In November 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/ AHA) introduced new guidelines to reduce heart attack and stroke through lifestyle changes and selective use of cholesterol-lowering medications. The ACC/AHA proposed changes to the guidelines for prescribing cholesterollowering medications called statins in accordance with the latest clinical study data available on the use of these drugs to reduce heart attack

Faith Listings Abundant Life Alliance Church 3840 197th Avenue NW Oak Grove • 763-753-0284 www.AbundantLife4U.org

Join us each Sunday for worship and fellowship 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. – Worship Service 7:17 p.m. – Wednesday Service

Bethel Community Church 23860 Dewey Street NW Bethel • 763-434-9834 www.bethelschurch.org

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Sunday Services

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8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship

Cedar United Methodist Church 17541 Jefferson Street NE Ham Lake • 763-434-7463 www.cedarumc.org Cross of Hope Lutheran Church 5730-179th Lane NW Ramsey • 763-753-2057 www.crossofhope.net First Baptist Church & Christian School K–12 22940 St. Francis Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1230 www.fbcsaintfrancis.com Living Hope Evangelical Free Church 23038 Rum River Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1718 www.LivingHopeEFC.org

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St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org The Bridge 6443 Norris Lake Road Nowthen • 763-516-5995 www.sfbridge.org West Bethel United Methodist Church 1233 221st Avenue NE Cedar • 763-434-6451

and strokes, due to the high prevalence of heart attack and stroke associated with high blood cholesterol. “For years, the LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol level was the basis for the initiation and follow up of statin therapy,” cardiologist Dr. Woubeshet Ayenew at Hennepin County Medical Center explains. “But the new guidelines de-emphasized the value attached to following the LDL level and instead recommended that the intensity of statin therapy match the risk of stroke and heart attack in an individual. For example, high-intensity cholesterol reduction is now recommended for those who have had prior heart attack or stroke, since the recurrence of such events is highest for those individuals.” According to the new guidelines, high-intensity statin therapy is also recommended for patients with markedly elevated LDL cholesterol of 190mg/ dl – which is twice the recommended optimal level of this lipid. These individuals are known to be at high risk for heart attack and strokes and more likely to get the disease at a much younger age if not aggressively treated. Beyond these two very high risk groups, the new ACC/AHA guidelines targeted their statin treatment recommendations to individuals who are 40-75 years of age and who are either diabetic or have a high incidence of heart attack and stroke based on a new risk calculator. The goal of applying the new risk calculator to these limited sets of patients is to focus the safest lipid management to those most likely to benefit from the therapy. The new risk calculator has been criticized for overemphasizing the risk of stroke and heart attack attributable to advancing age and recommending statin therapy to more individuals than expected based on prior guidelines. “However, this point of controversy also underscores the important fact that

advancing age is the strongest predictor for heart attack and stroke in all individuals,” says Dr. Ayenew. “And more emphasis towards cardiovascular prevention and health is appropriate as we go past the age of 40.” He encourages his patients to know their cardiovascular risk score and cholesterol numbers and be proactive in optimizing their cardiovascular health and disease prevention measures. A well-informed patient will be prepared to participate in shared decision making with the provider during clinic visits and benefit the most from available preventive measures. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and its ramifications. Lifestyle modifications include adhering to a heart healthy diet, regular exercise habits, avoidance of tobacco products, and maintenance of a healthy weight are still at the core of promoting cardiovascular health. These interventions are the first step in cholesterol-lowering therapy and continue to be useful in individuals who may benefit from the addition of statin therapy. Dr. Woubeshet Ayenew practices in HCMC’s Cardiology Clinic located in downtown Minneapolis, as well as HCMC’s Brooklyn Center clinic. The Cardiology Clinic was recently identified as the number one rated cardiology clinic by patients for “overall provider experience” in Minnesota, according to results published by Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS), a tool used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to collect patient feedback. Specialized care and follow-up is available in the clinic for problems including congestive heart failure, arrhythmia management, preventive cardiology, cardiovascular care in patients with chronic renal failure, and peripheral arterial disease management.

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Meetings, Benefits & Events Lioness

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Lioness Club — St. Francis meets monthly. First Wed., administrative board and third Wed., general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-753-1205 or Mary Madden at 763-444-5020.

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

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, 763-434-6599. We Serve!

East Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 p.m., 2241 221st Ave. NE, East Bethel, 763-367-7840 Oak Grove City Council—Meets 2nd & last Monday 7:00 p.m., 19900 Nightingale St. NW, Oak Grove, 763404-7000

Lions Oak Grove Lions meet every second and fourth Tues. of each month at 7:00 p.m. adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Mark Silvernagel at 763-753-2215.

St. Francis City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m., ISD 15 Central Services Center, St. Francis, 763-7532630 Stanford Township Board—Meets 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m., 5050 261st Avenue NW, Isanti, 763-444-6370

School District ISD 15 SCHOOL Board Meetings: August 11 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m., August 25 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.

Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Chamber is August 13 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast. The next Board of Directors meeting is August 20, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Meetings are open to all. Don’t miss the fun-filled 12th Annual St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. shotgun start at The Refuge in Oak Grove. Register online today! Visit stfrancischamber.org for more info or call 763-438-5163.

AA AA/NA Meetings at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in East Bethel. NA on Mondays at 7:00 p.m., AA on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., NA on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. AA Meets at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 5 miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.

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NOWTHEN LIONS CLUB Are you looking to serve in your community of Nowthen? Meet new friends? Have a lot of fun? Come join the Nowthen Lions Club! The Nowthen Lions meet on the first Thursday of the month for the Board Meeting and on the third Thursday of the month for the Membership Meeting. Please call Patty Wirz at 763-241-1341 or email at nowthenlions@yahoo.com. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB meets bimonthly, first and third Tues., 7:00 p.m., at the Hunters Inn. Call Ruth Larson at 763-434-9423. 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.

American Legion 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. 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.

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EAST BETHEL SENIORS meet third Thurs. of the month at 2241 221st Avenue NE in East Bethel for business meeting and catered noon lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 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 each month, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Cribbage held once a month, call Barb for date/time 763-434-6179. We also go on tours, etc. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis 763434-9244. Join our East Bethel Seniors for $7 a year and receive a monthly newsletter. Are you 55 or older, bring your spouse and come and enjoy some companionship! All are welcome! Come check us out! 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.

Health & Fitness Tops Chapter MN #1774 meets every Wed. morning at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street N. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a weight loss support group. Check us out on Wed. mornings or visit www.tops.org.

Service Group 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.

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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 Jim Armstrong on Friday, August 1. Entertainment for the September 5 dance is Jerry Bierschbach. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. Pancake Breakfast All are welcome to the East Bethel Seniors Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, August 10, 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. Copy & Display Ad Deadline Issue September October November December

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Question My weeks are extremely busy and it’s tough enough to find time to exercise. Now, I’m learning that I need to strength train in addition to my cardio. I don’t always have time to do this separately. Is there a way to mix cardio into my strength training routine to maximize my exercise time?

Answer The easiest way to mix cardio and strength is to alternate the two disciplines in short segments. Perform two strength exercises and immediately get on your favorite cardio machine for 3-5 minutes. You can also shorten up the time spent between your

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strength exercises and move quickly to the next exercise to keep your heart rate elevated. This will provide a cardio challenge without having to find additional time to jump on cardio equipment. Keep track of your current rest between sets and slowly begin to decrease the rest time to 30 seconds. It is important to find a way to do both, even if it has to be separate days. We need strength bearing exercises for many reasons, including lean muscles. The more lean muscle you have and the higher your metabolism is, the more fat you will burn. You also continue to burn fat after strength training whereas once you are done with cardio you stop burning fat. If you follow the guide above, your workouts can be quick, you don’t have to be in the club for an hour or more to achieve results. Thirty to 40 minutes can get you there even less if you are disciplined or you are working with a personal trainer.

Fairview Clinics recognized for high-quality care Jennifer Amundson Minnesota Health Action Group

Thirty-two Fairview clinics are honored with Minnesota Bridges to Excellence awards from the Minnesota Health Action Group. The honors were earned for delivering highquality outcomes for patients with diabetes, vascular disease and depression. The awards are based on 2013 performance results reported to Minnesota Community Measurement by Fairview and other health care providers across the state. “It takes all of our care teams working together and strong processes to achieve the results that our patients need from us,” says Val Overton, Fairview Medical Group vice president of quality and innovation. “This recognition demonstrates both our commitment and the positive outcome. We are so proud of how many Fairview clinics achieved these results.” Fairview Medical Group

operates Fairview’s network of 40+ primary care clinics. Below is a summary of the Minnesota Bridges to Excellence awards received by Fairview clinics closest to Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton. Diabetes Improvement } Fairview Clinics in Princeton and Elk River Vascular Improvement } Fairview Clinics in Elk River, Milaca, Princeton and Zimmerman Depression Improvement } Fairview Clinic in Elk River Fairview Health Services, headquartered in Minneapolis, is a nonprofit, academic health system providing exceptional health care across the entire continuum. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview’s 21,000 employees and 2,300 aligned physicians embrace innovation and new thinking to deliver greater value—higher quality, better experience and lower cost.

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Master Gardener

Carol bray Isanti county master gardener

Leafy container gardening We love our greens. Especially in the summer months. Our tried-and-true greens grow best in the cool weather of spring and fall. Plus, you can grow a lot of greens in a small space. The more seeds you plant, the fewer weeds you have to worry about. Close spacing requires fertile soil. This spring, it took me less than 5 minutes and less than $3 (including the soil) to plant a container of lettuce--and, I will reuse the soil for another future “container” crop. I start several containers of lettuce a few weeks apart to spread out

the harvest time. This year, I didn’t have to worry about watering. However, in “normal” Minnesota weather, one will have to water the container garden often. In the heat of the summer, I move my containers to have nearly complete or complete shade. Cut-and-come-again harvesting keeps my kitchen supplied and encourages further branching and fresh growth. For hot weather greens try vine spinach (Basella alba) or Perpetual Spinach which is actually a slim stalked, smooth

leaf Swiss chard. It is quite hardy and prolific, supplying a "perpetual" harvest of succulent leaves from spring through fall. It is much slower to bolt during the hot weather and long days of summer than true spinach. One can typically get three cuttings from Perpetual Spinach. Finally, try planting sweet potatoes in a container. I have an acquaintance that plants sweet potatoes as an adornment in her flower containers. She eats some of its leaves as greens (yes, they are edible) and then harvests the actual sweet potato when it is time to put away the summer container gardens. It’s not too late to plant greens for late summer and fall enjoyment. For more information, visit Isanti County Master Gardeners website at http:// isanticountymastergardeners. com, the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn.edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763-689 8254. You can also find us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners.

Kristy Anderson celebrates her 27th year of music ministry as organist at Long Lake Lutheran Church on Hwy 47. Thank you Kristy! Submitted Photo

Youth Exchange

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not suffering from jet lag anymore. I flew 12 hours altogether and I probably was awake for about 28 hours.) I had the chance to go to my first baseball match ever! I’m staying in St. Francis at an awesome host family. Thanks to them for taking care of me. I will be here for 4 weeks altogether. I’ll go to an international camp on the 4th week. So every student, who comes to Minnesota through Lions, will be in the same camp. There are going to be 35 of us. We will go to the Mall of America, a Saints baseball match, bowling (just to mention some of the programmes). Everybody will have to cook a national dish from their country, too. I think I’ll make Gulyás soup. I recommend Lions youth exchange program to anybody who likes to travel and likes to try out new things. It gives you a cultural experience. So if you’re interested in it, you should definitely contact the nearest Lions club. Have a nice day! Petra

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According to the National Sleep Foundation, a nap of 30 to 40 minutes can improve alertness and performance without creating feelings of grogginess. A NASA study that examined pilots and astronauts found that those who napped for 40 minutes improved their performance by 34 percent. However, napping can have a negative impact as well—those who nap too late in the day may struggle to get a decent night’s rest later that night. Source: Metro Creative Graphics

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Mike & Anna Ashley of St. Francis and Rita Jones of Big Lake are excited for the upcoming wedding of Jenna Ashley to Kyle Jones. Jenna is a 2008 graduate from St. Francis High School and Kyle a 2008 graduate from Big Lake High School. The couple will be getting married September 27 in Sartell. They are living in St. James where Kyle is a police officer and Jenna is a dental assistant in Mankato.

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers nursing and health career fairs

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The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Student Nursing Association (SNA) is hosting opportunities to learn about the comprehensive Nursing programs offered at the college: Monday, August 4, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Cambridge Campus, Room G201 and Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Coon Rapids Campus, Legacy Room (SC272). The events will include representatives from universities with bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate programs, nursing book, scrubs and nursing supplies companies, aromatherapy and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) programs. Prizes will be offered, and food will be available for purchase. “The Nursing and Health Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for current and potential students who are interested in a nursing or health-related field to network with students, faculty members, vendors, educational institutions, advisors, and alternative therapy practitioners,” said Sandra Kohler, Anoka-Ramsey Nursing Faculty member and an event organizer. “With the high demand for health care workers, we are hoping a lot of community members attend one of the fairs.” The Anoka-Ramsey Community College nursing program is a member of the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) consortium. MANE is an innovative nursing education consortium between a state university and seven community colleges. This partnership includes Metropolitan State University, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Century College, Inver Hills Community College, Normandale Community College, North Hennepin Community College, Ridgewater College, and Riverland Community College. This transformative approach to nursing education encourages deep understanding of key nursing concepts while addressing the changing health care environment. The college also partners with other universities to offer register nurse (RN) to bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion programs at each Anoka-Ramsey campus. For more information about the Nursing programs at AnokaRamsey Community College, visit www.AnokaRamsey.edu.

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Mia Starr Swanson was born June 10, 2014, at Unity Hospital in Fridley. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21½ inches long. Proud parents are Stacie Larson and LeRoy Swanson. Mia is welcomed by big sister Taylor.

Sully Benji Stulc was born July 9, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Brooke and Jeremy Stulc of Oak Grove. Sully is welcomed by siblings Charlie and Sawyer. Delphine Ada Schoen was born July 10, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19½ inches long. Proud parents are Joe and Breanne Schoen of Isanti. Delle is welcomed by siblings Athena, Corinne and Alette. Noah David Voss was born July 10, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and

was 19½ inches long. Proud parents are Blake and Haley of Cambridge. Avery Rose Schoener was born July 12, 2014, at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.9 ounces and was 20½ inches long. Proud parents are Heather and Gerrit Schoener of Isanti. Avery is welcomed by sibling Ayden. Magdalene Marie Vianney Motz was born on July 19 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18½ inches long. Proud parents are Chris and Hannah Motz of Cambridge. Magdalene is welcomed by sibling Frances.

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Local Night to Unite events Alicia Loehlein Staff Writer

Night to Unite is an annual statewide event; this year’s event is Tuesday, August 5. 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. Night to Unite events help neighbors get to know each other and

promote neighborhood involvement in crime prevention efforts. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to host gettogethers in their neighborhoods. Night to Unite is designed to get residents involved in Crime Prevention efforts in their city and improve their quality of life. If you would like to host a party, please contact Laura Landes at 763-7674664 or laura.landes@co.anoka.mn.us. Area Night to Unite events include: } Bethel will hold a community event with food, games and prizes from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Community Park. Bethel residents only please, come and meet your neighbors! } The Nowthen Lions are sponsoring Night to Unite in Nowthen Memorial Park at 19800 Nowthen Boulevard from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided by the Nowthen Lions at no cost. There will be kids’ games and other activities. Come on out and

Night to Unite is an evening of neighborhood festivities aimed at increasing crime prevention awareness. In previous years local fire departments have participated by bringing their equipment for demonstrations and show-and-tell. File Photos meet your neighbors. We are building a community, one neighbor at a time! } St. Francis will hold a community event from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Community Park. Many community groups are involved including St. Francis Lions and Lionesses providing hot dogs and chips, temporary tattoos by the Miss St. Francis Ambassador

Program, music provided by Party Patrol DJs, LLC and root beer floats provided by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. The St. Francis Fire Department & Police Department will also make appearances. For more information or have your group participate, contact Jacquie Goedel at 612-282-7226.

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