The Courier AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
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New Saints Online to roll out for fall SCOTT MANNI SAINTS ONLINE PRINCIPAL
As the culmination of a year-long process developing online educational options for our students, Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) received final approval from the Minnesota Department of Education for a brand new online learning program. Beginning this fall, Saints Online will be an option for general education, credit recovery and diploma completion to students who live within ISD 15 boundaries and/or students who open enroll into the District in grades 9-12. ISD 15 recognizes that we live in the age of technology, especially when it comes to education. Our students and families continue to expect not only a high quality education, but also an educational system with choices. Saints Online will be one more option for our students who are seeking alternatives while working toward their high school diploma. Offering a full range of online learning options to our students is consistent with the District’s mission outcomes, which (in part) is to allow students to develop a personalized educational path…to progress toward their evolving dreams. What can a student do through Saints Online? Students in grades 9-12 will be able to take a variety of online classes, for credit recovery, additional electives not currently offered through the high school or accelerated learning opportunities. Students will have the ability to take online courses through Saints Online and also take classes and/or participate in activities at the high school. Saints Online courses meet all the necessary academic requirements. These courses are National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) approved, meet all state of Minnesota requirements and
are aligned to the International Association for K-12 Learning (iNACOL) rubric, which affirms high quality, rigor and alignment. The same high academic standards parents and students have always expected from ISD 15 schools will be maintained with Saints Online. We believe that Saints Online will be a better choice for our students than any other online school. We will be able to offer our students the best of both worlds—an approved standards-based, comprehensive, online curriculum and the personal touch of having our own ISD 15 teachers in the role of learning coaches. These learning coaches will provide constructive, specific feedback and academic support to help students achieve success in the online world. Typically, a student enrolled in an online class has minimal in-person contact with the teacher or the school building. We believe that there may be situations in which a student could benefit from in-person instruction in order to better understand a concept or talk through a problem area. Saints Online will provide students with that level of support from one of our licensed teachers, if the need arises; think of it as a supported online learning experience. Why choose Saints Online? Flexibility for students to: } Pursue other goals, such as competitive sports, internships or work. } Work at a personalized pace toward defined end dates. } Work from any location at any time of day. Personalization: } Through an intake procedure, each student is paired with a learning coach who serves as a mentor, monitoring student online success. } Students can attend full-
Laney Casper and Shea Sheppard won first place in the East Bethel Booster Days kiddie parade July 18. It was their first parade and they were fashionably cute as can be in their 50s poodle skirts. To go along with the skirts that Grandma made, Grandpa customized a wagon the girls could sit in while being pulled by Shea’s older brother, Evan. Laney, soon to be three years old, is the daughter of Joel and Kristy Casper and has a baby brother, Bennet, who is 6 weeks old. Shea just turned two years old and is the daughter of Derek and Kassie Sheppard. Grandpa and Grandma Hellum were getting the outfits ready for the Back to the 50s in June, but Bennet was born and they weren’t able to go. The East Bethel Booster Days parade was a perfect alternative. The families had so much fun that they hope to do it again next year! SUBMITTED BY LINDA HELLUM time or part-time and take advantage of all the great courses offered at St. Francis High School. } Students are eligible to take part in extracurricular activities and St. Francis High School events. } Access to the learning lab at Crossroads School & Vocational Center, 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saints Online is all about meeting the needs of our students. Because we know our community and our families best, we will be able to provide our students with a personalized, high-quality online learning experience.
As with any new program, we will be continually monitoring and adjusting to provide the best possible online experience for ISD 15 students and families. Contact Scott Manni at 763-753-7152 or scott.manni@ isd15.org if you have any
questions about the Saints Online program and how it can help your student achieve his/ her dream and full potential while becoming a responsible citizen in a dynamic world. Visit isd15.org/online for more information.
What’s Inside
The first day of school for Independent School District 15 students is Tuesday, September 8.
Schools in Action................................2 School Board Highlights............. 12 Community Education................. 14 Community & Business................ 16 Sports & Outdoors.......................... 31 Meetings, Events & Benefits...... 34 Fall Recycling...................................... 36 Life............................................................ 38
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School Board Highlights Community Education
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Superintendent’s Bulletin
TROY FERGUSON ISD 15 SUPERINTENDENT
On behalf of Independent School District 15, I’d like to extend a great big welcome to all of our students! Back-to-school is always an exciting, sometimes anxious time for students, families and staff. As you begin to wind down your summer in anticipation for the new school year ahead, I’d like to take a few moments to inform students and their families of the hard work and commitment your teachers, administrators and staff have completed this summer in anticipation of your arrival back to school on Tuesday, September 8. As many of you may recall, last May, the ISD 15 School Board approved our District’s first ever five-year strategic plan. This is the first year of implementation. The core planning team recommended three result statements for our District to focus on in this first year, to set the foundation of our plan for the next five years. The School Board accepted these result statements for 2015-16. They are: 1) ISD 15 uses established protocols to support transparent communication to foster trust among ISD 15 stakeholders. 2) ISD 15 has a recognizable and consistent brand. 3) Every ISD 15 employee understands the strategic plan. As you enter our buildings this fall you will notice new signage strategically placed throughout. These signs and banners will include our new mission
statement and core values. They will be constant reminders to all stakeholders who we are, what we believe and what our purpose is. We are committed to our mission, “to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.” Moving forward, every decision we make and action we take must be aligned to our mission and core values. That is the promise we are making to our students and all ISD 15 stakeholders. A great example of staff commitment this summer was when 75 staff and administrators attended the Professional Learning Conference (PLC) in Minneapolis in June. We did the same last year and our staff returned invigorated about professional growth and collegial commitment PLCs can bring to our District, which result in better instruction and learning for our students. Though our District is still very early in our implementation of PLCs, the enthusiasm for the potential is contagious among our staff. I am excited to announce several exciting changes in our District. We welcome several new administrators this fall. Nichole Rens is our new Curriculum and Instruction director, Jay Powell is our new principal at Crossroads School & Vocational Center, Sonni Sellner is a new Special Education Supervisor and Scott Manni assumes
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a new role this year developing ISD 15’s own Alternative Learning Program as well as being the Saints Online supervisor. Speaking of Saints Online, ISD 15 is very proud to announce the start of our new 9-12 Minnesota Department of Education approved online school. We are optimistic about the opportunities this teacher-supported online school will provide our high school students. Speaking of opportunities for students, St. Francis Middle School and its Site Management Council have made the commitment to begin returning school-sponsored activities. This year SFMS teams will compete in conference schedules in Knowledge Bowl, wrestling and track and field. This was a great example of collaborative decision-making. Additional school sponsored activities will be added as interest, space and funding viability permit. Meanwhile, Community Education will continue to provide a wide variety of enrichment and athletic activities for students of all ages. These are exciting times in ISD 15. I encourage you to visit our schools and programs and am confident you will be as impressed and as enthused as I am at the learning and growth that is taking place as a result of dedicated students, teachers and staff. Once again welcome students and staff to the 2015-16 school year—let’s make it a great one.
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Open House schedule for District 15 schools Cedar Creek Community School
Wednesday, September 2 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Grades K-5 PTO Back-to-School BBQ
East Bethel Community School
Tuesday, September 1 5:00-6:30 p.m. • Grades K-5 Back-to-School BBQ 5:00-6:00 p.m.
St. Francis Elementary School Tuesday, September 1 5:00-6:30 p.m. Kindergarten Wednesday, September 2 5:00-6:30 p.m. Grades 1-5
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Wednesday, September 2 4:00-7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 2 4:00-7:30 p.m.
St. Francis High School
Monday, August 31 3:30-7:30 p.m. Grade 9 and new student orientation Tuesday, September 1 Noon-5:00 p.m. Student/staff pictures Wednesday, September 2 2:00-7:00 p.m. Student/staff pictures 3:30-7:30 p.m. Grade 9-12 Open House
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School supply lists It’s back-to-school time! Supply lists for ISD 15 elementary schools can be found at www.isd15.org, on your school’s Forms & Publications page.
Summer Springboard KATIE ARNOLD
ISD 15 SUMMER SPRINGBOARD INTERN
The Summer Springboard program was honored to have the Alexandra House of Blaine come and present their Choose Respect program to St. Francis Middle School students. The Choose Respect program is an initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships. The in-service was held over two days and activities included group discussions, partner work and role-playing. The students and teachers learned many skills throughout their experience that will enable them to begin and sustain healthy relationships. If you would like more information on the program, visit www.chooserespect.org. Thanks to the Alexandra House representatives for a great experience.
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The Independent School District 15 Summer Springboard program was honored to have Alexandra House of Blaine present their Choose Respect program. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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High school marching band enjoys successful season CHAD ARMBRUSTER
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The 2015 St. Francis High School (SFHS) Marching Saints’ season wrapped up in July after appearances in 14 parade celebrations and competitions. The 65-member ensemble was the largest and most successful in years. Highlighting the season was a four-day tour to the Chicago area where the group performed at 4th of July celebrations in Niles, Skokie and Evanston, Illinois. Students enjoyed a day at a Waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells, free time at the Chicago Zoo and Navy Pier and performances by some of the world’s finest drum and bugle corps at a Drum Corps International competition in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Participating in seven TriState Adjudicated parade band competitions, the Marching Saints continued to move up in the ranks this summer. Competitive highlights include
The St. Francis High School marching band appeared in 14 parade celebrations and competitions over the summer. SUBMITTED PHOTO first place finishes at parades in Sartell and Rogers, second place in Foley and third place at the Isanti parade, where the group earned their highest score (76.4 points) over the past five seasons. The SFHS band program proudly offers a comprehensive music program including three concert bands, two jazz bands, indoor drumline, pep band,
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In an effort to continue reading over the summer, seventh grade students in Jessica Rowles’ language arts classes went on a walking field trip to the St. Francis Library May 26 to hear about Bookawocky the summer reading program. Students checked out books for summer reading, received a tour and signed up to volunteer to work at the location. Many students walked back to the middle school with books in hand. JESSICA ROWLES, SFMS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR
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Working to achieve dreams and full potential Staff will be welcomed with information and an opportunity to discuss ways to integrate the ideas within the Strategic Plans are underway to Plan into their daily work. The kick-off awareness of the Strategic Plan was adopted Independent School District 15 by the ISD 15 School Board in (ISD 15) Strategic Plan during May. The mission of ISD 15 is staff’s back-to-school week. to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world. All students means just that…all learners from birth to age 100+. Hanna Jacob is one of those learners and anticipates taking full advantage of the opportunities available in the district that will Hanna Jacob is representing the class of provide the 2032. SUBMITTED PHOTO knowledge and skills NANCY WALLACE
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for her to realize her dreams and be a responsible citizen of the world. Through the full implementation of the Strategic Plan, practices and systems will be in place to guide Hanna, nurture her potential and support her as she moves toward high school graduation in 2032. During the past three months, a variety of materials have been developed to help all ISD 15 staff know details of the Strategic Plan as the school year begins. An Implementation Team is guiding those efforts. Within the next two months, two other work groups will be formed, charged, with developing ways to support transparent communication to foster trust and establishing a recognizable and consistent brand. For more information contact Superintendent Troy Ferguson at 763-753-7041 or visit www.isd15.org/plan.
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Information regarding registration for the 2015-16 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 Ann Johnson at 763753-7044 to pick-up a packet. Registrations, immunization forms and nonpublic pupil aid forms are
Dan Long, ISD 15 maintenance staff member and union steward for Service Employees International Union, Local 284, received an award of excellence in June. Long was recognized for his work on a bill to improve facilities in rural districts and testimony to prevent enormous tax breaks to corporations, focusing on equity for rural districts. Long was at the Minnesota State Capitol and testified before the Legislature. Pictured (left) is Long with Senator Al Franken. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Parents/guardians of Independent School District 15 students have been mailed a yellow postcard. The purpose of the postcard is to determine school bus ridership before the start of the 2015-16 school year. The Transportation Department is committed to providing safe, timely, efficient and courteous bus transportation services to all students. By indicating on the postcard if a student will ride the bus to and/ or from school, routes will be created based on the feedback.
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Transportation services and policies • 2015-16 school year INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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
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.
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 School bus and school bus stop rules The school district school bus safety rules are to be posted on every bus. If these rules are broken, the school district’s discipline procedures are to be followed (see Policy 406). Consequences are progressive and may include suspension of bus privileges. It is the school bus driver’s responsibility to report unacceptable behavior to the school district’s Transportation Office/School Office. Rules at the bus stop } Get to your bus stop five minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. The school bus driver will not wait for late students. } Respect the property of others while waiting at your bus stop. } Keep your arms, legs and belongings to yourself. } Use appropriate language. } Stay away from the street, road or highway when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus stops before approaching the bus. } After getting off the bus, move away from the bus. } If you must cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal to you before crossing the street. } No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay. } No use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs. Rules on the bus } Immediately follow the directions of the driver. } Sit in your seat facing forward. } Talk quietly and use appropriate language. } Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.
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} Keep your arms, legs and belongings to yourself. } No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay. } Do not throw any object. } No eating, drinking or possession or use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs. } Do not bring any weapon/ look-alike or dangerous objects on the school bus. } Do not damage the school bus. Drivers are to enforce the provisions of the school bus and bus stop rules as appropriate. Students may be released from the bus at only two points: the designated bus stop or at school, except in case of an emergency or as otherwise authorized. Bus rules and discipline For infractions of the bus rules, the driver will fill out a discipline report and a letter is sent or a call is made to the parents or guardians regarding the incident. A copy of the report is sent to the school principal for their knowledge and records. The student is issued either a warning or a suspension from the bus, depending on the infraction. Each subsequent offense results in an increasingly stricter discipline. Bus riding is a privilege, not a right. Abusing these rules can result in the loss of a student’s bus riding privileges. Infractions } Abuse, verbal, includes profanity } Alcohol or chemicals, possession } Ammunition, possession } Arson } Failure to follow driver’s direction } Fighting } Firearm or look-alike firearm } Harassment, including obscene gestures } Interference with safe operation of the bus } Not remaining seated } Spraying of cologne/ perfume/hair spray } Tampering with emergency and safety equipment } Theft or knowingly possessing stolen property } Throwing/shooting of objects } Tobacco/tobacco products Vandalism Vandalism on buses is not tolerated. Students are responsible for paying for damages they cause to buses. Students causing damage to a bus lose their bus riding
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. 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 at 763-753-7080. Transportation staff is looking forward to serving you. privileges. 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/look-alikes 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 Infinite Campus Shout Point system, please make sure that all contact information is current and up to date. The district website is updated immediately after the decision has been reached to close school. Sources of information about school closing are: } Check the district website at www.isd15.org. } Local television stations— Channels 4, 5, 9 and 11 or radio stations WCCO 830 AM and KBEK 95.5 FM } Check the ISD 15 Facebook page Joint/shared custody When both parents reside in the same school boundaries, students may ride from both residences as needed. Call the transportation office to arrange for the buses.
Childcare } Childcare is defined as a location other than the student’s residence in which care is being provided in the absence of the parent or legal guardian. } A Childcare Transportation Form must be submitted to the transportation office if your child needs transportation from childcare. } Childcare pick-up and dropoff 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 fill out a Student Transportation Form and call the Transportation Department at 763-753-7080 if there is a change in address, phone number, head of household or name. This will help keep records up-to-date and allow proper bus assignment. Forms can be found on the school district’s website at www. isd15.org/transportation. 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. No driver is to make changes in the pick-up or drop-off schedule for his or her route without prior authorization. No stops are to be added, deleted or moved without approval. No driver may deviate from the established route without prior permission except as required by an emergency or temporary road conditions.
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2015-16 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. } Students who qualify for reducedprice school meals will receive free lunches and breakfasts. } All kindergarten students qualify for free breakfasts.
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.
I get WIC. Can my children get free school meals?
Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free school 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 free or reduced-price school meals. Who should I include as household members? Include yourself and all other people living in the household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends). 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 overtime only sometimes. Will the information I give be checked? Yes, and we may also ask you to
send written proof. How will the information be kept? Information you provide on the form and your child’s approval status for school meal benefits will be protected as private data. Your child’s approval status for school meal benefits may be shared with other nutrition, education or health
programs that offer benefits based on approval for school meals—for more information see the Application for Educational Benefits on page 9. Let us know if you do not want your information shared for benefits from other programs. If you have other questions or need assistance completing the application, call 763-753-7015.
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Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. To apply, complete the Application for Educational Benefits (page 9). A new application must be submitted each year. At public schools, your application also helps the school qualify for education funds and discounts. State funds help to pay for reducedprice school meals, so all students who are approved for either free or reduced-price school meals will receive school meals at no charge. State funds also help to pay for breakfasts for kindergarten students, so all participating kindergarten students will receive breakfasts at no charge. Students attending schools that participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, Provision 2 or Provision 3 will receive school meals at no charge without an application. However, at public schools, a completed application is still needed to help the school qualify for education funds and discounts. Return your completed Application for Educational Benefits to: ISD 15 Nutrition Services 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW St. Francis, MN 55070 Who can get free school meals? Children in households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and foster, homeless, migrant and runaway children can get free school meals without reporting household income. Also, children can get free school meals if their household income is within the maximum income shown for their household size. 8
APPLICATION for EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Complete the Application for Educational Benefits form for school year 2015-16 if any of the following applies 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— } The household includes foster children (a welfare agency or court has legal responsibility for the child). —OR— } The total income of household members is within the guidelines shown (gross earnings, not takehome pay). Do not include as income: foster care payments, federal education benefits, MFIP payments or value of assistance received from SNAP, WIC or Step 1 Children List all children living in the household, their birth date and, if applicable, their grade and school. Fill in the circle if a child is in foster care. Attach an additional page if necessary. Providing racial/ethnic information for each child is optional; this information helps to make sure we are fully serving our community. Step 2 Case Number Complete Step 2 if any household member currently participates in any of the three assistance programs listed in Step 2. If Step 2 is completed, skip Step 3. Step 3 Adults / Incomes / Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number Regular earnings to children—If any children in the household have
FDPIR. Military: Do not include combat pay or assistance from the Military Privatized Housing
Household Size $ Per Year
Initiative. The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
Maximum Total Income $ Per $ Twice $ Per Month Per Month 2 Weeks
$ Per Week
1
21,775
1,815
908
838
419
2
29,471
2,456
1,228
1,134
567
3
37,167
3,098
1,549
1,430
715
4
44,863
3,739
1,870
1,726
863
5
52,559
4,380
2,190
2,022
1,011
6
60,255
5,022
2,511
2,318
1,159
7
67,951
5,663
2,832
2,614
1,307
8
75,647
6,304
3,152
2,910
1,455
7,696
642
321
296
148
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regular income, such as SSI or parttime jobs, list the total amount of regular income to children. Do not include occasional earnings such as babysitting or lawn mowing. Social Security number—The person signing the application must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number or check the box if they do not have a Social Security number. Adults/Incomes—List all adults living in the household, whether related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives or friends). Include any adult who is temporarily away, such as a student away at college. Attach an additional page if necessary. } List gross incomes before deductions, not take-home pay. Do not list an hourly wage rate.
For farm or self-employment income only, list net income after subtracting business expenses. } For adults with no income to report, enter a ‘0’ or leave the section blank. This is your certification (promise) that there is no income to report for these adults. } For each income, fill in a circle to show how often the income is received. Step 4 If you do not want information to be shared with state health insurance programs, check the box. Step 5 Signature and Contact Information An adult household member must sign the form.
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Application for Educational Benefits School Meal Benefits – School Year 2015-16 – State and Federally Funded Programs
Step 1 List All Children in the Household (infants through grade 12). Attach an additional page if necessary. Race and ethnicity questions are
ISD 15 Nutrition Services 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW St. Francis, MN 55070 Phone 763-753-7015 Fax 763-753-7709
Last Name
First Name
Grade
optional and do not affect approval for school meal benefits. For Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, choose yes or no for each child. For race, select all that apply for each child.
Birth date
Optional Hispanic/ Optional Foster Latino Racial Identity ** Child?* Fill in one or more circles for each child If yes, Ethnicity? ** fill in the American African Pacific circle. Yes No Indian Asian American Islander White
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Step 2 Assistance Program Case Number (if applicable)
If any household member receives benefits from one of the assistance programs listed below: Check the program and write in the case number. Skip Step 3. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Case Number______________________________ (Medical Assistance and WIC case numbers do not qualify for this purpose.) Step 3 List All Adult Household Members and Household Incomes Include all household members not listed in Step 1, related or not, including yourself. • If any children in the household have regular income, such as a part-time job or SSI, write in the total regular income for all children. Do not include occasional earnings such as babysitting or lawn mowing. Total regular income to children: $_______________ Weekly Bi-Weekly 2x month Monthly • Last 4 digits of the Social Security number (SSN) of the person signing this application (required): X X X – X X – __ __ __ __ OR I don’t have a SSN • Adult Household Members/Incomes Write in the name of each adult household member, their gross incomes (before deductions) in whole dollars and how often the income is received. Include a household member who is temporarily away, such as a college student. If income fluctuates, write in the amount normally received (before deductions). For self-employment income only, write in net income after business deductions. For adults with no income to report, enter ‘0’ or leave the section blank—this is your certification (promise) that they have no income to report. Attach an additional page if necessary. Adults - Full Name Include any college students
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Step 4 If your children are approved for school meal benefits, this information may be shared with Minnesota Health Care Programs to identify children who are
eligible for Minnesota health insurance programs. Leave the box blank to allow sharing of information. Do not share information for this purpose. Step 5 I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and correct and all household members and incomes are reported. I understand that this information is given in connection with receipt of federal and state funds and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose benefits and I may be prosecuted under applicable federal and state laws. Signature of Adult Household Member (required)___________________________________________ Print Name___________________________________ Date__________________ Address______________________________________ City____________________________ Zip_____________ Home Phone__________________ Work Phone__________________ Is this form required? This form must be completed to apply for free or reduced-price school meals, unless: (1) Your school provides free school meals to all students without application (Community Eligibility Provision, Provision 2 or Provision 3). However, at public schools, your completion of this form also helps the school qualify for other education funds and discounts even if not needed for school meals. (2) You have been notified that your children have been directly certified for school meal benefits based on participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). 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 or reduced-price 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 are not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you provide an MFIP, SNAP or FDPIR assistance number or 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 school meal programs. We may share your information with other 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 or reduced-price 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 Step 4 of the application. You are not required to share information for this purpose and your decision will not affect approval for school meal benefits. 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 (MDE) as required by state law. MDE 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
Office Use Only Total Household Size:___________ Total Income: $_________________ per_____________ Approved (check all that apply): c Case Number - Free Denied: c Incomplete
c Income - Free
c Foster - Free
c Income - Reduced-Price
c Income Too High
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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 http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html 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, SW, 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 and wish to file either an EEO or program complaint may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). Persons with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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:___________
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Nutrition Services meals program The Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) School Board has resolved to continue the lunch/breakfast meals program for the 2015-16 school year. The ISD 15 Child Nutrition Program includes the following provisions: 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. Students who qualify for reduced price school meals will receive free breakfast and lunch.
Participation in the Free and Reduced Lunch/Breakfast Programs are guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture. 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
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skim milk. ISD 15 Grades Grades will furnish lactoseK-5 6-12 Adult Preschool reduced milk upon Lunch (First Lunch) request in writing Full Pay $2.20 $2.40 $3.50 $2.20 from a parent. Extra milk is 50¢. Reduced 0 0 N/A Kindergarten snack Free (No charge) 0 0 N/A milk is unflavored Second Lunch $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 one percent or Breakfast (First Breakfast) skim. Full Pay $1.35 $1.45 $1.90 $1.35 À la Carte Sales Healthy à la Reduced (No charge) 0 0 N/A carte choices are Free (No charge) 0 0 N/A made available to Second Breakfast $1.90 $1.90 $1.90 students at New This Year! Kindergarten Breakfast is FREE St. Francis High and Middle Schools Milk 50¢ 50¢ 50¢ (grades 6-12). Kindergarten Snack Milk: No charge for milk Some examples of Kindergarten Snack Item: 50¢ items offered are: non-carbonated extra portion of entrée only! beverages, bottled water, Meal Accounts Pin Numbers flavored milk, baked chips, Student meal accounts Students changing schools string cheese, beef jerky, are prepay accounts that within ISD 15 will be assigned granola bars, crackers, yogurt, must maintain a positive a new PIN number. Balances low fat ice cream, fruit and balance. Absolutely no vegetable juices. Extra portions will transfer automatically. PIN negative balances will be numbers and balances will be of menued items are also for allowed when purchasing mailed mid-August. sale. À la carte offerings meet extras or à la carte on Lunch/Breakfast Prices the USDA Smart Snacks in student meal accounts! Students and staff may School standards. Students may deposit purchase meals by the day or It is very important that funds into their accounts parents establish guidelines for for the entire school year. Your in the morning after building cashier will be happy the amount of à la carte items arriving to school. Sending to answer questions and help students may purchase in their cash with students is you decide the best method of accounts. discouraged and at your payment for your student. Note: The elementary own risk. ISD 15 is not schools (grades K-5) offer milk, responsible for lost or juice, bottled water and an 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, FILE PHOTO select Departments > Nutrition Services > Meal Payment Options or type in either web address district15.feepay.com or 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.
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Sending cash with your student is discouraged by ISD 15. 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.
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News from District 15 Health Services LILLIAN LEVINE
ISD 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 New laws have been put into place this summer regarding data collection for early childhood vision screenings. At your screening appointment, you will need to provide the date of your child’s most recent comprehensive vision exam, if they have had one. Please have this information ready at the time of the screening. In the K-12 system, 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
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The Minnesota State Immunization Law requires students attending school to be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases. Contact the Licensed School Nurse at your child’s school with any questions. FILE PHOTO 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
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CLASSROOM EDUCATION
Registration for classroom driver’s education is being accepted for the 2015-16 school year. If you are 15 years of age or approaching 15, you may register to participate in a 30-hour classroom driver’s education course offered during the school day. Fee $110.
BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING INSTRUCTION Six hours of required behind-the-wheel instruction Flexible scheduling State of Minnesota certified instructors Fee $250
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school year, please contact the health office so we can make that change. Illnesses Sometimes it is difficult to decide when to keep your child at home due to illness. Here are some guidelines you can follow that may help in your decision-making: } If your child has a temperature over 100 degrees, your child should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. } If your child has vomited or had diarrhea, your child should be at home for 24 hours after the last episode. } If your child has had a throat culture to rule out a strep infection, your child should remain at home until the results of the culture have been obtained. If the culture is positive for strep, your child will need to be on medication for 24 hours before returning to school. } If your child has any rash that may be disease-related or you do not know the cause, check with your healthcare provider prior to having your child come to school. Please contact the health office at your child’s school if your child has any infectious disease such as chicken pox, strep throat, impetigo or if you have any questions. Medications A healthcare provider and parent/guardian permission are necessary to give medications at school. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Medication must be in the
prescription bottle or original container when brought to school. Please remember, when you are at your clinic, get a note from your healthcare provider stating that medication needs to be given at school. Many of the antibiotics are now being given three times a day so the student does not have to take medication at school. Parents are required to bring the medication to school unless an alternate plan has been developed with the school nurse. Many of the medications are a controlled 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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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 lifethreatening 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. Current statute dictates that students in all grades must have documentation of all required vaccines on file. To enter kindergarten, students
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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 requires 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 healthcare, 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, please contact Lillian Levine at 763-213-8697 or Sonni Sellner at 762-753-7013. 11
School Board Highlights School Board Highlights
JUNE 22, 2015
PAT JOHNSON STAFF WRITER
School board member Marsha Van Denburgh was not present. Site Report - St. Francis High School Chemical Health Counseling Eve Kaldahl, St. Francis High School chemical health counselor, gave a summary of what has occurred while in her position during the last school year. She works with both St. Francis High School and St. Francis Middle School counselors to identify students who could benefit from counseling. She addressed 1089 students; of those, there were 642 with mental and chemical health issues. She created four different support groups for chemical health, depression, mental health and grief support. Over the course of the year, she conducted 97 groups. During classroom presentations, she spoke to 510 students making them aware she could be sought out for help. Kaldahl also co-facilitated monthly meetings with the St. Francis Community Drug Awareness (SFCDA) group. At the beginning of the year, there were six students involved and by the end of the year, there were 23. Kaldahl’s goals for next year are: } to continue and possibly expand support groups } continue to work with highrisk youth
School Board Members Marsha Van Denburgh, Chairwoman 763-753-6653 Suzanne Erkel, Vice Chairwoman 763-413-1195 Barbara Jahnke, Clerk 763-753-6846 Amy Kelly, Treasurer 763-744-8458 Janet Hunt, Director 763-221-5341 David Roberts, Director 763-843-0013 Scott Schwarz, Director 763-898-6985 Email: schoolboard@isd15.org 12
} work with counselors at the middle school to identify students that may need support transitioning to high school } continue to collaborate with SFCDA } expand drug awareness and drug forums } have a mock car crash setup at the high school } continue involvement with youth teaching youth with elementary school } become more involved with truancy hearings } continue involvement in individualized education program meetings } continue to speak to students in the classroom Superintendent’s Report } Reported that signs for work currently on Bridge Street in St. Francis are for new curbing and paving. Roundabout construction should begin next year. } Attended a presentation at Infinite Campus with district technology representatives to review a product to replace SchoolReach. The alternative is comparative in price and may have better functionally. } Met with St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce representatives, Community Education manager Nancy Wallace and communication manager Kathleen Miller to discuss the service representative position. It was agreed that the chamber will hire its own service representative. The Communications Department will still facilitate jobs and provide office space for the chamber. } Presented the District’s
School Board Meeting Schedule School board meetings are held at the Community Room in the Central Services Center located at 4115 Ambassador Blvd. NW, St. Francis. Monday, August 10 & 24 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 14 & 28 Retiree Recognition 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 12 & 26 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Live streaming and video archives of school board meetings are available at www.isd15.org/sbvideo
Strategic Plan along with School Board Chairman Dave Roberts to the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. } Work is progressing at Crossroads School & Vocational Center (CSVC) to turn a locker room and bathroom space into classrooms so all of Transition 15 students will be housed there. } Negotiations will continue through the summer. } Attended professional learning community (PLC) conference in Minneapolis with teachers and administrators. District 15 provided one of the largest contingents. } Thanked City of St. Francis Mayor Steve Kane for introducing new city administrator Joel Coleman to board members before the board meeting. } Strategic Plan Implementation Team met for the first time on June 17 and will organize a presentation for staff for the welcome back-to-school day. Area Learning Program Scheduled a meeting on June 30 with Superintendent Queener of Cambridge, Superintendent Espe of Princeton and Oak Land Cooperative Director/ Principal Fuller to discuss ISD 15’s possible development of its own area learning program (ALP). If it comes to fruition, ISD 15 would leave the Oak Land Cooperative program. With the development of an ALP, Superintendent Ferguson and Special Education Director Tim Finn asked the school board to place CSVC principal Scott Manni on special assignment. Manni would begin the process creating the District’s ALP coop. With the considerable time and attention this task would require, Ferguson and Finn asked the board to consider hiring a principal for CSVC. The projection is for about 50 students attending the ALP and 10 students for Saints online. Students would have a tailor made educational experience and be able to join in extra-curricular activities. School Board Member Report Chairman David Roberts noted the Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) membership fee, which is approximately
$6,000, allowing the District to buy into the lobbyist group. Questioning whether the District should continue with the partnership. Further discussion will happen during the annual meeting on July 27. NeoPath Clinic and Self Insurance Human Resources Director Brandon Nelson and Business Services Director Scott Nelson presented background information on why it would be necessary to stop the District’s self insurance program and close the NeoPath Health Clinic. Education Minnesota Local 1977 informed the District that their members would be participating in Public Employees Insurance Plan (PEIP) and leaving the District’s insurance thus self insurance and clinic would not be sustainable. The District has already made contact with NeoPath to inform them of the closure. Prior to the bargaining unit’s rejection of District insurance, ISD 15 entered into a one-year contract with NeoPath at the cost of $450,000 per year and signed a three-year lease agreement on the clinic facility for approximately $13,000 per year plus utilities. Renovations on the space were recently completed at the cost of $10,000. According to the lease agreement, the District is not allowed to sublet the space. The board passed a motion to discontinue self insurance and the NeoPath Health Clinic. 2015-16 Proposed Budget Report Business Services Director Scott Nelson presented the proposed 2015-16 budget to the School Board and highlighted the following areas: general fund expenditures, FPAC recommendations, general fund budget assumptions, Nutrition Services, Community Education, debt service fund and internal service fund. He commented that the NeoPath Clinic closure would fall under expenditures. With the clinic’s closing costs, it is likely the District will dip into its fund balance during the 2015-16 school year. The school board passed the 2015-16 budget proposal.
School Board Perspective SUZANNE ERKEL
Welcome back to the hustle and bustle of an all new and exciting school year. The administration and members on the Independent School District 15 School Board hope you are pleased with the additions to the curriculum. We look forward to sharing all of your fascinating new experiences and success stories. You will meet some amazing new teachers and other excellent staff; please show them a warm welcome. This will be our first year with our new mission statement. We are embarking on a new program called Saints Online that will provide options for students grades 9-12 in general education, credit recovery and diploma completion. Let us not forget one of ISD 15’s best kept secrets, Sandhill Center in Bethel. The center offers many pleasurable activities for all, but especially for seniors. One of the main events that occurs is the very enjoyable Lunch Bunch program on the second Tuesday of every month, participants enjoy a delicious, catered lunch and exciting entertainment that will keep them smiling and looking forward to the next event. Some of the shows sell out very quick, so order your tickets in advance. Additionally, residents can participate in healthy activities such as get going with morning yoga, strength training and Wednesday’s very fun line dancing classes. If you have not attended these, you are truly missing out. It is not just getting healthy, as you would at a health club, it is about making and building new relationships, new long time friends and enjoying activities with them. There is a library at Sandhill, where you can play quiet games with your old and new friends, take a book home to read and even participate in the book club that meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you are not putting these events on your calendar now, let me ask, “What are we waiting for?” See you at Sandhill!
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Student Updates
East Bethel Community School hosted its spring Book Walk in May. Many families attended and were able to enjoy this fun filled event. Children were able to choose books to take home and enjoy. We want to thank the PTO for donating the books. We would also like to thank the Kohl’s workers and the National Honor Society students (top) who volunteered to help make this event successful. CHRIS CARRIGAN, EBCS TEACHER
The Redbone Drum and Dance group visited East Bethel Community School sharing traditional Native American drumming and dancing. Students were given information on the significance of drumming and dancing in the Native American culture. Students learned about specific dances and what the importance was of each dance. Students and teachers were able to join in some of the dances. CHRIS CARRIGAN, EBCS TEACHER
Nicole Koonce, daughter of Heather Koonce of Cedar, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Koonce is a junior history major at CSB. Cassandra Roline, daughter of Glenn and Celeste Roline of Anoka, earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Roline is a sophomore mathematics and gender studies major at CSB. Haylie McClung, daughter of Scott and Lisa McClung of East Bethel, earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. McClung is a first-year biology and nursing major at CSB. Michael Scardigli, son of Carlo and Angela Scardigli of Andover, has earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Saint John’s University, Collegeville. Scardigli is a senior global business leadership major at SJU. To be included on the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits for which honor points (A, B, C, etc.) are awarded. Keetha Vue, a 2013 graduate of St. Francis High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 at
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St. Catherine University in St. Paul. Vue is a sophomore at St. Catherine majoring in social work and is the daughter of Nicole and Fong Vue. The St. Catherine University Dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.667 or higher. Adrianah Trevino-Gartner, a 2014 graduate of St. Francis High School, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. TrevinoGartner is a first-year student at St. Catherine majoring in fashion merchandising and apparel design and is the daughter of Ted Gartner and Estrella Trevino-Gartner. The St. Catherine University Dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.667 or higher. Jessica Pavek, a 2013 graduate from St. Francis High School, has been named to the dean’s list for Academic
Excellence. This is an honor reserved each semester for students who have achieved a term GPA of 3.5 or higher in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at UMD. Pavek is currently participating in the Disney College Program, working at Walt Disney World at Magic Kingdom for summer and fall semester. Seth K. Ramin of East Bethel has been named to the University of St. Thomas 2015 spring semester dean’s list. Students must post gradepoint averages of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to be named to the dean’s list. Julia S. Frebault of Oak Grove has been named to the University of St. Thomas 2015 spring semester dean’s list. Students must post gradepoint averages of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to be named to the dean’s list. Shelby K. Juell of St. Francis has been named to the University of St. Thomas 2015 spring semester dean’s list. Students must post grade-point averages of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale to be named to the dean’s Jessica Pavek (third from left) is participating in the list. Disney College Program. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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 Janice Audette, Advertising.................................................................... 763-753-7032 Facility Scheduling Nancy Messerschmidt, Program Supervisor................................ 763-213-1589 Early Childhood Family Education & Services................................. 763-753-7170 Jennifer Dupre, Manager Kids Connection Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 Kids Connection Cedar Creek Community School Site........ 763-753-7160 Kids Connection St. Francis Elementary School Site.............. 763-213-8674 Preschool Place 15............................................................................................ 763-753-7170 Jenny Dupre, Manager Rec Department Diane Guinn, Program Supervisor...................................................... 763-213-1823 Amy Lindfors, Rec Assistant.................................................................... 763-213-1588 Youth Enrichment Christine Spindler-Schlottman, Program Supervisor.............. 763-213-1616 www.isd15.org • www.the-courier.org • www.communityed15.com 13
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Fall Community Education catalog in Welcome back-to-school } Earn an adult diploma MELODY PANEK mailboxes coming in September } Study to improve English language Watch your mailbox for the Independent School District 15 Community Education Fall 2015 catalog. The catalog will be a different size and is now sponsored by area businesses. The Adult Community Education program will feature trips and tours, classes in cuisine, home arts, retirement, genealogy, and health and fitness. The Lunch Bunch entertainment schedule for the year will also be listed. The Youth Enrichment program will have after school activities for students. Some of the opportunities include Babysitting 101, LEGO® Minecraft Art Class, Paint on Canvas—Reindeer Games and more. Information about other Community Education departments will be included in the catalog.
Kids Connection Before and after school childcare Program Sites Cedar Creek Community School 763-753-7160 for East Bethel Community School and Cedar Creek Community School students St. Francis Elementary School 763-213-8674 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE Begins at 6:00 a.m. until school starts ��������������������$9.25/day AFTER SCHOOL CARE Begins at end of school day until 6:00 p.m. ������������������������$9.25/day NON-SCHOOL DAY CARE 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. �������������������$32/day OTHER FEES Registration fee �����������������������$35/child each additional child is $10
School year care is available September 8 through June 3, 2016. All children must be preregistered. Kids Connection is a comprehensive childcare program for children in kindergarten through grade 5, that provides a safe, fun experience and offers families a variety of childcare options. The program is open 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours include before and after school programs and full day programs on non-school days. Contracts are now available.
ISD 15 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION COORDINATOR
ISD 15 Adult Basic Education (ABE) welcomes staff and students back-toschool. Ker Vang Lor and I hope you all had a wonderful, safe and fun summer. It seems as if it was just yesterday we were celebrating graduation and now it is time to start a brand new school year. Beginning Tuesday, September 8, our classroom hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:008:00 p.m. ABE serves adults 17 years and older who wish to: } Brush up skills needed to take the GED exam
Just 4 Kids
4-year old childcare program 2015-16 school year! Kids Connection offers a 4-year-old childcare program called 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. Daily and weekly rates are available.
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Call Chris at 763-213-1616 or www.communityed15.com/kc Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education
Kids Connection is a division of ISD 15 Community Education
The Sandhill Center is a division of Independent School District 15 Community Education. Its purpose is to provide arts and recreation opportunities for ISD 15 residents.
Sandhill Center 23820 Dewey Street Bethel, MN 55005 Join the Lunch Bunch at the Sandhill Center in the Bethel Cabaret for our monthly catered luncheon featuring top entertainment by popular artists. Make your reservations early as most of our shows sell out ahead of time. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open: 10:30 a.m. Showtime: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch served: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $17.50, sales tax included For reservations, call 763-213-1641 or 763-213-1616.
Angie Senger with Joe Chock Tuesday, September 9 Angie Senger and Joe Chock are professional musicians with a load of talent. Offering songs from Patsy Cline to Tanya Tucker. Senger can be seen at the Midwest Country Music Theater, with her band at local clubs, dances, festivals, company picnics and on RFD-TV. Chock is a nationally-renowned musician whose path took him touring with the Statler Brothers and to the Grand Ole Opry. October Entertainment
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proficiency } Prepare for the Accuplacer test } Learn more about the United States Naturalization Test In addition, we help adults improve basic skills, such as computer literacy, reading, spelling, writing or math competency. Many of the services are provided online, so you can study from the comfort of your own home. Stop by anytime during classroom hours, no appointment is necessary. Questions? Please call 763-753-7190 or email melody.panek@isd15.org.
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Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support. Days: Wednesday/Friday Time: 8:15-9:00 a.m. Fee: Free to SilverSneakers® members; $2 per class for non-members.
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 non-members.
Days and times will change in September and classes may be added.
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Call ECFE at for more information or to register for any of the opportunities on this page. Lifelong Learning Center • 18900 Cedar Drive NW, Oak Grove • Online at www.isd15.org/ecfe Follow ISD 15 Early Childhood on Facebook to stay in the know and connect with other parents.
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What is Early Family Childhood Education (ECFE)? A place for babies A place for toddlers A place for preschoolers A place for all dads, moms and other relatives in a parenting role ECFE is a place where parents and young children learn and play together and can meet other families with young children. We are one of nearly 350 in the state of Minnesota offered through school districts. We believe all families deserve support, information and opportunities to be involved in their children’s learning. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. ECFE provides information on getting ready for school, discipline, child development, communication and growing together as a family.
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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 session for parents and children. Please pre-register as there is limited space. Dates: Thursdays, September 17 & 24 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Ages: Birth to Kindergarten
What happens at weekly ECFE parent/child sessions? Time together: Parents and children explore a variety of activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher. Time for play: Children practice and discover their own capabilities by experimenting with materials, playing with other children and trying out toys appropriate for their age. Time for parents: While the children are busy playing, you have an opportunity to meet with other parents and gain support. A licensed parent educator will lead the group and share information about parenting issues, child development and resources. Most baby and young toddler classes have discussion in the early childhood classroom; older classes separate to a nearby room when appropriate for the group. THE COURIER | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | WWW.THE-COURIER.ORG
Looking for a preschool for 2015-16 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 times per week • Two-hour to two-and-a-half-hour sessions • Most classes are age specific • Classes also available for two year-olds and very young three year-olds • Sliding fee scale is available based on family size and income • Busing available for all full-year morning and afternoon classes The mission of Preschool Place 15 is to provide a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success and their parents can be partners in learning.
Register NOW for PRESCHOOL PLACE 15 classes! 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.
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What is Backpack-O-RAMMA? It is important for each student to feel ready for the new school year. At Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, members want to make sure students in the area are ready with school supplies - pens, pencils, paper, erasers, markers, backpacks, etc. Backpacks and basic school supplies for students in kindergarten through grade 12 will be offered to those who would otherwise be unable to afford these items. Backpack-ORAMMA will take place for parents and their children at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, August 15, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church is located at 19001 Jackson Street NE in East Bethel. Community members are invited to donate items to this program to help others get ready for a wonderful school year. Questions? Call the church at 763-434-6117. FILE PHOTO MENTION THIS AD on Saints Football Home Game Fridays between 3:00-7:00 p.m.
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Rum River Boulevard/Poppy Street and Lake George Boulevard, including the construction of roundabouts at the intersections of Rum River Boulevard/Poppy Street and Lake George Boulevard along with bike and pedestrian improvements. The City will also be completing a major water main and sanitary sewer project at this same time within and near this road reconstruction project. Roadwork will commence late summer 2015 with work that has minimal disruption to CSAH 24 (Bridge Street), St. Francis High School and local businesses. The majority of construction on CSAH 24 (Bridge Street) will occur during the summer months of 2016 while school is not in session. By constructing the project in this manner, the County expects to deliver this project with the least amount of disruption and at a cost savings as well. More project information and plans are available at www.anokacounty.us/380/Bridge-StreetRoundabouts-at-Poppy-Street. For weekly project construction updates, please sign up for the Anoka County Construction Weekly at www.anokacounty. us/1578/Construction-Weekly.
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Friends of the Isanti Area Library State programs can help pay for education expenses MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
WWW.REVENUE.STATE.MN.US
As families are preparing for the upcoming school year, it’s important to be aware of state programs that help pay for education expenses – the Minnesota K-12 Education Subtraction and the K-12 Education Credit. Many families do not know about or take advantage of these valuable tax benefits. These benefits can reduce parents’ taxes and increase their refund, but only if they keep their receipts. Generally, most expenses paid for educational instruction or materials qualify, including paper, pens and notebooks; textbooks;
rental or purchases of educational equipment such as musical instruments; computer hardware and educational software; after-school tutoring and educational summer camps taught by a qualified instructor. Most Minnesota parents qualify for the K-12 subtraction, which reduces their taxable income. Parents under certain income limits may also qualify for the K-12 credit, which can refund up to 75 percent of their costs—even for parents who don’t owe any taxes. Please visit our website at www.revenue.state. mn.us and type K-12 Promotional Materials in the Search box.
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FRIENDS OF THE ISANTI AREA LIBRARY
The Friends of the Isanti Area Library participated in the Isanti Rodeo Jubilee parade July 9. Pictured above (L-R), are Jerry, Penny, Meg, Lynn and Susi. Several others walked along with them during the parade. The Friends’ float featured this year’s library theme, “Read to the Rhythm.” Friends collect books year-round for future book sales. Book and DVD donations are always welcome and are collected at the SOS Classroom in Isanti. We especially need children’s books, westerns and large print items (please, no encyclopedias, textbooks or Reader’s Digest condensed books). Contact Susi at 763-444-4585 to arrange for a drop-off. Funds raised by the Friends are used to encourage literacy in the community and promote the Isanti Outreach Library located in the Isanti City Hall. The Outreach Library is open every Wednesday, noon-4:00 p.m. Volunteers make our events possible and each one is appreciated immensely. If you would like to be involved in our fun and worthwhile projects, contact Susi@IsantiLibrary.org or 763-444-4585. Please join us at our Friends of the Isanti Area Library meeting on the third Monday of every month, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Guests, as well as new members, are always welcome. Please call for more information or check our website at www.IsantiLibrary.org.
The Hunt Begins…
August 7, 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16 Fri & Sat 9-6 • Sun 9-5
763-427-0944 St. Francis High School
Saints Farm Fresh
• 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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Football 2015 Game Schedule
The St. Francis High School coaching staff and players want to thank the community for their continued support of the team at each game.
For more information, visit www.sfgridclub.com
8/10 Practice begins 8/22 7:00 p.m. Home vs. Bemidji Need directions to 8/28 7:00 p.m. Away vs North Branch the next game? 9/4 7:00 p.m. Home vs Buffalo Senior Night Access the Mississippi 8 9/11 7:00 p.m. Away vs Cambridge Conference website at www.mississippi8.org 9/18 7:00 p.m. Home vs Rogers Youth Night 9/25 7:00 p.m. Home vs St. Michael Homecoming 10/2 7:00 p.m. Away vs Elk River 10/8 6:00 p.m. Away vs Duluth East 10/13 Section Quarterfinals 10/17 Section Semifinals 10/23 Section Championship e ailable from th unt Cards are av otball player, co is D 10/30 State Quarterfinals Saints fo Grid Club, any ts or the SFHS Sp 11/6-11/7 State Semifinals at Taho or e. Activities Offic 11/13-11/14 State Championship
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NACE announces new hours SUBMITTED BY SHANA SCHMITZ
NACE FOODSHELF
Beginning September 1, the North Anoka County Emergency (NACE) Foodshelf and Clothing Closet will be open 3 hours every Monday through Thursday. The only change to the schedule will be on Wednesdays when the hours will shorten by 30 minutes to 1:00-4:00 p.m. NACE researched when people were visiting the foodshelf, they discovered that from 4:00 to 4:30 on Wednesday afternoons, there was very little traffic. The Board of Directors voted to reduce the hours on Wednesdays. NACE Foodshelf hours are Mondays, 9:00 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 8:00-11:00 a.m. It is located at 18511 Highway 65 NE in East Bethel and serves people in need in the communities of Bethel, Cedar, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood, Oak Grove, St. Francis and northern Andover (north of 173rd).
If you are struggling to keep food in your pantry, then NACE is here to help. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before we close or give yourself at least an hour to visit the foodshelf and clothing closet. NACE requests that you bring your ID and a piece of mail showing the current address for every adult in the household. NACE is a supplemental foodshelf and provides four days of food for each member of your household. In addition to nonperishable foods, NACE offers milk, cheese, margarine, meat, fresh produce, bread and eggs when available. NACE provides food to over 700 people each month, thanks to the generosity of our community. Donations are accepted during open hours; please call 763-434-7685 to schedule a time to stop in. If you like to bowl, check out www. nacefoodshelf.org for information about the upcoming StriXe Out Hunger event on September 25 at Ham Lake Lanes. It will be a fun evening raising money for people in need in our community.
Free Dollars Into Sense class JULIE BLOMQUIST
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION, ANOKA COUNTY
The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County will present a free Dollars into Sense class on the following Thursdays: August 13, September 10, October 8 and November 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Anoka County Human Services Center (1201 89th Avenue, Blaine). The class will cover tracking expenses, putting together a spending plan, goal setting, credit and where to get additional help/ resources. To register, call University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County at 763-755-1280 at least three days prior to the class.
St. Francis Community for Drug Awareness
2nd Annual Dash for Dreams 5K Saturday, September 19
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Watch for registration details in the Independent School District 15 Community Education Fall brochure, posters in businesses around the community or at upcoming ISD 15 school open houses. Pre-registration by Tuesday, September 1 guarantees you a free long sleeve T-shirt! See you at St. Francis Middle School, September 19, 8:00 a.m. for day-of registrants, 9:00 a.m. start. Email to community@drugserasedreams.org or call, SFCDA Community Chair, Cindy Opp at 763-498-1224 for more information. 18
Alexandra House announces free workshops, support groups Alexandra House offers several educational workshops and support groups to help survivors cope with the confusion, anger and fear often experienced after episodes of sexual assault and domestic violence. These workshops and groups enable survivors to share their experiences, feelings and provide them with support to overcome their fears and feelings of isolation. The location for these listings is Alexandra House in Blaine. Call 763-656-1366 to register or visit alexandrahouse.org for more information. Restorative Parenting Group (Mondays) August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. This weekly educational group is for adult women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence who seek support in parenting their children. Coffee & Conversations (Tuesdays) August 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. This weekly educational group is for adult women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Join us to chat and enjoy some treats while gaining practical information and life skills education. Topics include domestic violence, sexual violence, finances and budgeting, resume writing and interviewing, healthy relationships and fire safety and prevention. More Than Survivors: Writing Support Group* (Tuesdays) August 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. This weekly support group for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence and who are seeking support and encouragement from other women. It is a safe place to connect and heal through creative expression. *No writing experience necessary!
Our Saviour’s
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.
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Self-Esteem Support Group (Wednesdays) August 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. This weekly support group is for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence who seek support in building self-esteem and exploring personal worth and value. Support & Healing Group for Survivors of Domestic/Sexual Violence (Thursdays) August 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. This weekly support group is for adult women who have experienced domestic or sexual assault/abuse and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. Mindfulness & Meditation Support Group** (Fridays) August 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. This weekly support group is for adult women who have experienced domestic or sexual assault/abuse seeking to learn about meditation as it relates to self-care and emotional health. **Not a group for processing experiences of abuse. Alexandra House assists individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through a continuum of free-of-charge services from emergency shelter and crisis intervention, to legal advocacy and long term housing assistance, to youth prevention and intervention services that are designed to help victims regain hope for a better future.
Preschool New this year: • Extended day preschool options • Auto withdrawal for monthly tuition • Text alerts available to all families • Email alerts and online newsletters • Currently enrolled in Parent Aware trainings to receive our rating • All new curriculum For registration information, please contact Michelle Bauer, Preschool Director mbauer@oursaviourslc.org or by phone 763-434-6117 ext. 123
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel
Early Learning Scholarships available for eligible families for our preschool. Contact Michelle or visit Think Small’s website at www.thinksmall.org for more information. THE COURIER | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | WWW.THE-COURIER.ORG
St. Patrick’s CountryFest September 11-13 JANICE AUDETTE
ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Join us for this year’s St. Patrick’s CountryFest. The event, held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale in Oak Grove, will be held September 11-13. CountryFest kicks off Friday, September 11, with the Youth Block Party, 8:00-11:00 p.m. The block party is for all youth in middle school and high school. D.J. Bill will return to entertain. Enjoy a bonfire, games, pizza and the chance to win some great prizes. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The 5K Run/Walk for all ages is set for Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. All 5K participants will receive a T-shirt, refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Awards will be given for the overall men’s and women’s winners. Registration information is available online at www.st-patricks.org. The start time for Saturday is at noon with food, games, Bingo, Country Store with fresh produce and homemade baked goods, crafts and more. At 1:00 p.m., don’t miss Remembering the King, featuring Steve and Tommy Marcio. Touch of Magic and
balloon sculptures at 3:30 p.m. The 2nd annual BBQ Rib Fest contest will take place on Saturday. Contestants will be tempting everyone in Oak Grove with the mouthwatering scent of ribs cooking to perfection. Ribs will be ready for sale by 7:00 p.m. and judges will award the winners at 8:30 under the big tent. This was a big hit last year and sold out quickly. If you are interested in competing in the rib contest, contact Chad Lashinski at 612-991-7004 or email to chad@chadlashinski. com. Be sure to enter the raffle drawing for a chance at cash and prizes valued over $14,000. Bid on the many Silent Auction treasures all weekend. Stay for dinner, try the ribs and dance to the Shane Martin Band, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Fireworks are set to begin at 9:15 p.m. On Sunday, September 13, Mass is at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Meet our new pastor, Father Allan Paul Eilen, who was assigned to St. Patrick’s in July. Sunday start time is 10:00 a.m. for games, inflatables, raffle, food and the silent auction. The Classic Car Show begins at noon and runs until 4:00 p.m.
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The 5th annual Quilt Auction begins on Sunday at 12:45 p.m. There will be over 30 homemade quilts of all sizes to bid on. To see the many choices prior to CountryFest, visit the church’s website. Be sure to make your last bid for silent auction treasures by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Activities wrap up with the raffle drawing on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Be sure to purchase a ticket or two—you could be the grand prize winner of $10,000 in cash! Other cash prizes include $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place. Many other prizes will be raffled also. For more information, visit www.stpatricks.org or call 763-753-2011. There will be fun for all ages at the annual St. Patrick’s CountryFest September 11-13. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Nowthen Nursery
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Must register by August 31, 2015 to receive offer. New customers only.
STOREWIDE PLANT SALE!
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CHILDCARE CENTER 763-753-5010 • www.kidscountrychildcare.com 23256 St. Francis Blvd. NW, St. Francis Proudly accepting Child Care Assistance
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FLEA MARKET at 7:00 a.m. AUCTION at 9:00 a.m. SELL YOUR STUFF BY AUCTION. LOW COMMISSIONS. NO FLEA MARKET VENDOR FEES.
Bag it. Box it. Bring it or Buy it at Mau’s Corner. See www.auctionmn.com for details. Located 3 miles north of St. Francis on Highway 47 Tony Elfelt, Lic. #02-180 – Nowthen, MN THE COURIER | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 | WWW.THE-COURIER.ORG
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School bus drivers wanted Anoka-Ramsey Community College hosts AL NYNAS
ROUTE SPECIALIST, ISD 15 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Independent School District 15 (ISD 15) is in need of school bus drivers. Complete the online application at www.isd15.org/ employment. A valid Class B drivers license required; if applicant does not have Class B license, the Transportation Department will provide PAID training. A 6-hour day qualifies driver for full-time benefits. Call the ISD 15 Transportation Department at 763-753-7101 and ask for Dean. ISD 15 is an equal opportunity employer. FILE PHOTO
17TH ANNUAL CITY OF RAMSEY
HAPPY DAYS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Taste of Happy Days
6:00-9:00 pm
HOSTED BY RAMSEY ROTARY: FOOD, WINE & BEER VENDORS, ENTERTAINMENT AT THE FOUNTAINS OF RAMSEY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Pancake Breakfast, RAMSEY CITY HALL
8:30-11:30 am
HOSTED BY THE RAMSEY FOUNDATION
ARAA Baseball Tournament
9:00 am-1:00 pm
THE DRAW BALLFIELD
5K Run & Youth Fun Run, USATF CERT. START/FINISH: VA CLINIC PARKING LOT
Family Bike Tour
START/FINISH: RAMSEY FIRE STATION #1
9:00-11:15 am
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Wellness Van
11:00 am-2:30 pm
Car Show Bean Bag Tournament Kids Fun & Activities
11:30 am-2:30 pm 11:30 am-3:00 pm 11:30 am-7:00 pm
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK, CHOLESTEROL, EYES, ETC.
public Harvest Party August 6 FIA PRPIC
ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Anoka-Ramsey Community College biology faculty member Melanie WaiteAltringer and five students are conducting a study this summer on energy crop of canola, wildflower field and a restored prairie and their influence on beneficial pollinating insects. “The Sustainable Energy and Beneficial Pollinating Insect Study provides the opportunity for our two-year community college students to be a part of true research,” says Melanie WaiteAltringer. “The findings will be used and applied
nationwide. It also brings together local businesses, national businesses, government agencies and community college faculty and students to work for a common
goal of improving our environment and allowing us to live sustainably. We hope the public will join us to celebrate this unique opportunity.” The Harvest Party will be held Thursday, August 6, 5:008:00 p.m. on the Cambridge Campus. The Sustainable Energy and Beneficial Pollinating Insect Study event will include free food and refreshments, The Blue Drifters, a live Band powered by Minnesota Energy Center (MNEC) solar panels, inflatable bouncy station for kids, demonstrations, field tours and much more. The Sustainable Energy and Beneficial Pollinating FILE PHOTO Insect Study is funded by an in-house grant from AnokaRamsey and an additional grant from Bayer CropScience. For more information about this free event and the Sustainable Energy and Beneficial Pollinating Insect Study, visit http://webs. AnokaRamsey.edu/biofuel/ ARCC_2015_Project.htm 8141 Viking Boulevard NW For more information on Nowthen, MN the Feed a Bee project, visit 763-241-5266 feedabee.com. www.pineriverstatebank.com
Welcome to Nowthen and the 45th Annual Threshing Show!
MULTIPLE INFLATABLES, ROCK WALL, POWER BUNGEE, FACE PAINTING, BALLOONS
Food Vendors, 7 DIFFERENT SPECIALTIES 11:30 am-11:00 pm Lion’s Beverage Tent 11:30 am-11:00 pm Kids Talent/Music Stage, EVENT TENT Noon-3:00 pm Happy Days Expos Noon-7:00 pm BUSINESS, CRAFT/MERCHANT
Happy Days Parade, SUNWOOD DRIVE Dance Caravan
3:00-4:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm
Live Music Gravel Roads
4:30-6:00 pm
RENAISSANCE DANCE, SUNWOOD DRIVE NEAR CITY HALL PLAZA LIVE MUSIC, CITY HALL PLAZA STAIR CASE
Ramsey Fire Dept. Chili Cook-Off 4:30-5:30 pm Bingo, EVENT TENT 4:30-5:30 pm HOSTED BY ANOKA WOMEN OF TODAY & 7:30-10:30 pm Jerry Frasier, EVENT TENT, MAGIC/COMEDY 6:00-7:00 pm Live Music Maiden Dixie, MAIN STAGE 8:30-11:00 pm COUNTRY/CLASSIC ROCK
Fireworks
9:00-9:20 pm FEES Most events are FREE! They include: Kids Activities, Live Music and Fireworks THANK YOU SPONSORS!
ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD IN FRONT OF THE RAMSEY CITY HALL, 7550 SUNWOOD DRIVE NW, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
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We just wrapped up another successful East Bethel Booster Days event on July 18. We woke up to the possibility of record-breaking heat, but the day proved to be beautiful. (Above) These participants had a great time at the 1K Fun Run and Walk for children. The parade featured new businesses, as well as the annual favorites of Chops, Inc. and the St. Francis High School Marching Band. The Anoka County Remote Control Flying Club had planes and drones flying in Booster Park East, while the tractor pulls were running in Booster Park West. Congratulations to all the new royalty that were selected this year. We saw many princesses in our parade who were headed to the Aquatennial! The fireworks and dance could not have been held on a better night, as the mosquitoes were nowhere to be found. DENISE LACHINSKI, EAST BETHEL BOOSTER DAYS COMMITTEE
The St. Francis Middle School’s spring band and choir concerts did a fundraiser for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Students raised approximately $400 from buying Smile T-shirts and selling candy. JESSICA ROWLES, SFMS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR
45th Annual
NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW August 21, 22, 23 7415 Old Viking Boulevard • Nowthen F
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2015 Admission Prices: Adults: $10 per day • $20 per weekend 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult
General Show Information Sharon Wilhelm 763-913-1238
Recorded Information Hotline 952-253-5774
www.nowthenthreshing.com
and related items
DAILY AND SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Special Attractions 2-Night Tractor Pull Friday Night, August 21 Pull starts at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Night, August 22
Pull starts at 6:00 p.m. 5 hours of tractor pulling each night hundreds of antique and classic tractors
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
Show Feature for 2016
Allis Chalmers
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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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 6 p.m. Sunday Church Service 9 a.m. Shuttle Service on Grounds Anoka County Master Gardeners
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, August 21 “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 Just Right Band Tractor Pull
Saturday, August 22 “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 5:00-9:00 p.m. Music by Alan Godage & Sundown 6:00 p.m. Tractor Pull
Sunday, August 23 “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
SORRY THE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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 • Sunday Quilt Drawing 21
Free plant and insect diagnostic clinics JULIE BLOOMQUIST
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, ANOKA COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE
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The University of Minnesota Extension - Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program offers free plant and insect diagnostic clinics for Anoka County residents. These clinics are designed to help homeowners identify problems and develop appropriate solutions for their landscapes by using research-based information. Clinics are held on Wednesday evenings at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 6:00-8:00 p.m., please arrive by 7:30 p.m. at the latest, now through August 26. For the convenience of those living on the western side of Anoka County, a traveling clinic will be held at the Nowthen Threshing Show, 7415 Old Viking Boulevard in Nowthen, August 21-23. At the clinics, residents can: bring samples of garden or lawn plants or weeds for identification; bring samples of damaged plant material for diagnosis of common insect, disease or other problems; receive recommendations for cultural control of pests and weed problems or discuss other problems or concerns about lawns, trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables and pests with Master Gardeners. Samples of diseased plants should be a substantial portion approximately 8-10" in length and include leaves, flowers and fruit if available and to include margins showing both healthy and damaged material is best. Samples of insects should include the whole insect (not squished) placed in a screw top jar or sealed plastic container. Insects can be placed in a freezer to preserve them. Samples of turf need to be about the size of a small shoe box and must include the roots. If the turf is diseased, the specimen needs to include a margin of both the healthy side and unhealthy side of the sample. The clinics are free, but donations are welcome. Participants are asked to please limit three samples per visit. To learn more about clinics or other programs offered by Master Gardeners, call 763755-1280 or visit their website at www.anokamastergardeners.org.
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Alternate location if inclement weather is the Isanti Indoor Arena.
Saturday, August 15
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Band Plays 7:00-11:00 p.m.
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St. Francis community St. Francis Lions to host NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition powered by USA Football events on September 12 KRISTIN FERGUSON
KRISTIN FERGUSON
ST. FRANCIS LIONS CLUB
Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the St. Francis Lions Club hosts a National Football League (NFL) Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Saturday, September 12 starting at 12:30 p.m. at Community Park located off of Highway 47 in St. Francis. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. For competition information, call 763-753-1265. Entry forms are available online at NFLPPK.com or from St. Francis True Value Hardware. The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of December 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time of the current year. About NFL Punt, Pass & Kick The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. A number of NFL players have completed in NFL Punt, Pass & Kick, including top
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Sign-up your athlete up for the NFL Punk, Pass & Kick event on Saturday, September 12. PHOTO NFLPPK.COM former and current NFL quarterbacks such as Dan Marino and Brett Farve. The National NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition is administered by USA Football. This local Punt, Pass & Kick (Local PP&K) competition is officially licensed by NFL Properties LLC, but none of the NFL, its member clubs, NFL Ventures, L.P. or any of their respective affiliates or subsidiaries are sponsoring or operating the Local PP&K or will have any liability or responsibility foe any claims
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What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. To help baby boomers better understand the Social Security system, this workshop will cover: • 5 factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits • When it makes sense to delay benefits—and when it does not • Why you should always check your earning record for accuracy • How to estimate your benefits • How to coordinate benefits with your spouse • How to potentially minimize taxes on Social Security benefits • How to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income
• Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement? • How to potentially maximize your benefits • When to apply for Social Security Dates: Tuesday, September 29 Thursday, October 22 Thursday, November 12 Thursday, December 10 Thursday, January 14 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. This workshop will be presented by Lyle Clem and Cody Clem, North Metro Money Management, 23624 St. Francis Blvd. NW, Suite 8, St. Francis, MN 55070; 763-434-9724. Securities offered through Parkland Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. North Metro Money Management is independent of Parkland Securities, LLC. To sign-up for one of the sessions contact ISD 15 Adult Community Education at 763-213-1640 or visit www.communityed15.com.
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There are so many fantastic events happening in St. Francis on Saturday, September 12. The St. Francis Lions are hosting the annual Corn Fest starting at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Park. There will be great food, a medallion hunt, spin the wheel to win FILE PHOTO a prize, plus many other fun things to experience. The Lions will be working together with area businesses to make it a memorable day. The St. Francis Lions are also hosting National Football League Punt, Pass & Kick competition powered by USA Football at Community Park beginning at 12:30 p.m. The competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking. The St. Francis Area Women of Today are holding their annual City-Wide Garage Sale. Local residents and visitors to our friendly town can enjoy a little shopping before the Corn Fest. For more information about the City-Wide Garage Sale or to signup your sale, please visit www.sfawt.org. The Cedar Creek Chapter of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association will be holding their 8th Annual Waterfowl Banquet at St. Francis American Legion, Post 622. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Bill at 763-753-3373. Everywhere you look in our fine city on September 12, you will be able to find good food and fun and a sense of community.
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Volunteer Training for Alexandra House Starts in September Touch Lives in Extraordinary Ways as a Alexandra House Volunteer TINA BRONSON
ALEXANDRA HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING MANAGER
Alexandra House will hold its biannual volunteer training September 9-October 5. This training presents the unique opportunity for community members to learn critical skills when working with victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and abuse in later life. Whether working in our shelter, as hospital advocates or childcare
providers, volunteers are an indispensable component of Alexandra House’s work. There is no substitute for a reassuring voice and a steady hand in an emergency. The training is comprised of ten individual sessions that cover topics that range from legal matters to the specific needs of survivors and their families. Interactive workshops, guest speakers and the most current research help prepare volunteers for the sensitive nature of this work and to hone appropriate responses to crisis. Along with a desire to help Anoka County families, an ideal candidate must have
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excellent communication skills, heightened cultural awareness and an ability to maintain confidentiality. Additionally, candidates must: be over 18, have a valid Driver’s License, pass a background check, be able to make a one-year commitment and attend meetings and trainings as needed. Training details: All volunteer trainings held at Alexandra House in Blaine. There will be a mandatory information session on Monday, August 24, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Volunteer training schedule: } Wednesday, September 9 } Saturday, September 12
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to the Information Session. Alexandra House assists individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through a continuum of free-of-charge services from emergency shelter and crisis intervention, to legal advocacy and long term housing assistance, to youth prevention and intervention services that are designed to help victims regain hope for a better future.
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} Monday, September 14 } Wednesday, September 16 } Saturday, September 19 } Monday, September 21 } Wednesday, September 23 } Monday, September 28 } Wednesday, September 30 } Monday, October 5 Pre-registration required. The Information Session on Monday, August 24 and all ten (10) volunteer training sessions are mandatory. Contact Jess Cheney, Community Education Coordinator, with questions or to register at 763-795-5452 or email at jcheney@alexandrahouse.org. Please complete the Volunteer Application on our website at www.alexandrahouse.org prior
Dori Nordstrom has retired from the St. Francis Post Office after working there for 30 years. Her retirement party was held on June 30. Nordstrom always had a smile for her customers and knew quite a few by name. She always gave advice on the best way to ship a package or mail a letter. Nordstrom will be missed. Best wishes for your retirement Dori. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors PRESIDENT Joe Raus (through 2016) Premier Specialties 612-412-9079 VICE PRESIDENT Lindsey Johnson (through 2016) St. Francis Physical Therapy 763-753-8804 TREASURER Kerby Scherer (through 2015) Subway 763-228-1215 SECRETARY Janice Audette (through 2016) The Courier 763-753-7032
DIRECTORS Joe Buhn (through 2017) The Refuge Golf Club 763-753-8383 Amy Lazere (through 2015) Coldwell Banker Burnet 763-213-3177 Jennifer McDonough (through 2015) St. Francis Fire Department 763-568-1719 Eric Schmoll (through 2017) American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. 763-301-0530 Sam Schudi (through 2017) Pillar Signs and Graphics 763-432-3481
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, follow us on Facebook and Twitter 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.
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The Chamber will be among several community organizations at St. Francis Night to Unite, Tuesday, August 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m., St. Francis Community Park. Stop by for free food and fun, including root beer floats from the Chamber!
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13th Annual Golf Tournament Tuesday, August 18 • 11:00 a.m. The Refuge Golf Club, Oak Grove Shotgun Start Scramble • 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
• $100 per person • $400 per team of four • Includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, prizes and awards and a great dinner
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• 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 10 at www.stfrancischamber.org or call 763-438-5163.
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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 51st St. Francis Pioneer Days celebration June 5-7. This was the second year the event was organized by the St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce. The Cody Adams Advanced Automotive Care, Inc. AMEC, Eric Schmoll Anoka County Waste Management Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Anytime Fitness, St. Francis/Zimmerman Janice & Bud Audette Deanna Bahr Barna, Guzy & Steffen, LTD Parish Barten Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, St. Francis Blaine Festival Bolton & Menk, Inc. Casey’s General Store Chops, Inc. City of St. Francis Coldwell Banker Burnet, Amy Lazere
Connexus Energy Dairy Queen/Orange Julius St. Francis Autumn Doerr Edward Jones, Blake Cheeley Joanne Eittreim National Anthem Troy Ferguson Great Clips, St. Francis Lisa & Aaron Gustafson & Family Joe Haag Barb Held Highland Money Management, David Johnson Independent School District 15 Brent Johnson Rodney & Linda Johnson Julie Kellerman
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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 2016 Pioneer Days on our website www.stfrancischamber.org and www.facebook.com/ stfrancispioneerdays. Next year’s celebration is June 3-5.
King’s County Market Killebrew Root Beer Tom Koep Lakeside Cabinet and Woodworking Living Hope Evangelical Free Church Lone Wolf Greenhouse McDonald’s, St. Francis Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta, St. Francis Colin McDonagh Barry & Jennifer McDonough Northland Screw Products, Inc. North Lakes Brewery Nowthen Threshing Show Aaron Oliver Opp Family Chiropractic, PA Cindy & Brian Opp & employees and patients
Patriot Lanes Bar & Grill Premier Specialties, Joe Raus Printing Unlimited Brian Reeder Spencer Roesler Rum River Tree Farm PQT Schroeder Creekside Stables Jeremy Shook Mark Sorenson St. Francis Ambassador Program St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce St. Francis Bottle Shop St. Francis City Staff St. Francis Cub Scout Pack 511 St. Francis Fire Department St. Francis High School Boys Golf Team
St. Francis Lions & Lioness St. Francis Physical Therapy, Lindsey Johnson St. Francis Police Reserves St. Francis Public Works St. Francis True Value Hardware St. Francis United Methodist Church St. Francis Subway, Kerby Scherer Paul Teicher Deb & Charles Thayer David Thelen The Bridge Church, Chris Vincent The Courier The Ponds Golf Course Tru-Cut Lawns Janette & Kerry Liddle Village Bank
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Anoka Technical College offers one-stop registration FIA PRPIC
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America needs skilled workers, according to a U.S. Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education. “There is a strong demand in our region for skilled workers,” said Director of Admissions Elena Favela. “Our programs have an average 90 percent job placement rate. And some of our programs have a 100 percent job
placement rate.” To meet the demand, Anoka Technical College is hosting One-Stop Registration days to help prospective students take care of all the steps necessary to begin college this fall. No advance reservations are needed. Anoka Technical College One-Stop Registration dates are Tuesday, August 4 or Tuesday, August 11, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Students can check in on either day. In just
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a couple hours, One-Stop staff will help attendees: 1. Apply to college 2. Take course placement tests 3. Register for fall courses Note: Attendees not transferring from another institution must bring a high school transcript or GED certificate and a photo ID. Fall semester starts August 24. Currently, there are still program openings in the following industry areas of study: } Accounting } Automotive } Administrative Support Careers } Architecture Technology } Community Social Services } Electronic Engineering Technology } Biomedical Equipment Technology } Landscaping and Grounds Management } Health Information Technology } Medical Assisting } Information Technology } Judicial Reporting and Broadcast Captioning } Mechanical Drafting and Design } Supervisory Management To learn more One-Stop Registration or the educational programs at Anoka Technical College, visit.AnokaTech.edu.
Miss East Bethel competed for Queen of the Lakes crown EILEEN HAFFTEN
AQUATENNIAL AMBASSADOR ORGANIZATION
Miss East Bethel Ambassador Heather Rickbeil competed in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Candidate Program and pageant. Rickbeil spent some busy days capped by the 76th Anniversary Queen of the Lakes Coronation July 25 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus. During her stay in Minneapolis some of the activities Rickbeil experienced included private parties, a ride in the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade, boat rides, private viewing of the legendary Target Fireworks and a meet the candidates forum. Rickbeil attends Hamline University and her goal is to complete her master’s degree in business and nonprofit management and become an executive director at a nonprofit organization. She enjoys spending time fishing, hunting, playing board games and organizing. Rickbeil volunteers with the East Bethel Lions and Lionesses at the East Bethel Senior Center and is a bell ringer for the local Salvation Army.
Heather Rickbeil SUBMITTED PHOTO Rickbeil’s favorite part of her reign as Miss East Bethel Ambassador has been promoting the city of East Bethel, volunteering and visiting other community festivals. She was selected as a 2015 Miss East Bethel Ambassador in 2014. Her year as Miss East Bethel Ambassador came to a close at the Minneapolis Aquatennial celebration. She is the daughter of Tim and Jan Rickbeil.
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Fridley CEO receives Anoka County Economic Gardening award MARTHA WEAVER
ANOKA COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER
Laurent Deconinck, CEO of Machining Technology in Fridley, recently received an award for outstanding participation in the Anoka County Economic Gardening class of 2015. He was cited for “consistently providing insight and leadership” in monthly CEO roundtable discussions, a key element to the success of the Economic Gardening Program. Deconinck purchased Machining Technology in Fridley two years ago. As CEO, he expanded operations, invested in new equipment and improved efficiency. The company recently added a second shift to meet customer demand and improve lead-time. Anoka County’s Economic Gardening Program, an offshoot of the National Center for Economic Gardening, supports entrepreneurs by connecting them to resources and offering them up to 50 hours of research, the type often only available to Fortune 500 companies. CEOs also participate in monthly roundtable forums to share
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Registration forms can be found on our website at www.sfawt.org. PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 5. Registration is $5 to help cover costs of advertising in local papers, Craigslist, signs at main intersections and posters around town and online maps of all the sales. Sponsored by St. Francis Area Women of Today Women of Today will host their sale at the St. Francis Warming House site, located at 229th Avenue and Highway 47. Monetary and item donations will be accepted.
ideas and discuss common challenges. There is no cost to individual businesses; fees are covered by the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. A new Anoka County Economic Gardening group begins in September, 2015. Eligible businesses must: } Have 10-99 full-time employees; } Generate annual revenue between $1 million and $50 million; } Be profitable at least two of the last five years; } Have a motivated CEO who is committed to joining roundtable discussions for nine months. Contact Karen Skepper at 763-323-5709 or karen. skepper@co.anoka.mn.us for more information.
Anoka County 4-H debuted Rube Goldberg Engineering Design Challenge at the Anoka County Fair LAYNE VERMEULEN
4-H YOUTH TEACHING YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION, ANOKA COUNTY
4-H has challenged teams of youth to design and build a machine that will put toothpaste on a toothbrush. Based on Rube Goldberg machines, youth designed overly complex contraptions that can do the simple task using everyday items in whimsical ways that interact in a series of chain-reactions. This 4-H Engineering Design Challenge helps youth develop 21st century learning and innovation skills—critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity— and science and engineering skills through a fun, hands-on contest.
On July 22, three teams demonstrated their machines in the 4-H Exhibit Building. Qualifying teams earned a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. “There is a critical need for
skilled Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals, nationally and in Minnesota,” says Dorothy Freeman, Extension Associate Dean for Youth Development and State 4-H Director. “We know engaging youth in STEM at an early age increases the likelihood of their continued interest. 4-H’s annual engineering design challenge makes STEM fun and exciting for youth.”
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The East Bethel Booster Days Committee would like to thank the sponsors who made our event possible. Without the good will of our local businesses and groups who contributed we could not make this great event happen. Thank you, we appreciate all that you have done! The City of East Bethel, Hakanson Anderson Engineering, East Bethel Fire Relief Association, Chops, Inc., Classic Construction, Cedar/East Bethel Lions, Coon Lake Beach Community Center and Seniors, Eckberg Lammers, Attorneys at Law, Route 65 Pub & Grub, Osborne Development, Mille Lacs Oil Co. dba Subway, Coopers Corner Liquors and Gas, Central Truck Services, Go For It Liquors and Gas Station, EJ’s Bar and Bottle Shop, North Country Concrete, Inc., RAK Construction, Beaverbrook Tri-County Sportsmen’s Club Too numerous to mention but so important — thank you to all the volunteers!
We look forward to seeing you in 2016!
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Oak Grove Lions Club Presents…
Saturday, August 8 • 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Oak Grove City Hall Complex 19900 Nightingale Street NW, Oak Grove
Events Scheduled 11:00 am Kick off with St. Francis High School Drum Line Lake George Conservation Club - Loon Nest 11:00 am-3:00 pm with Ron Shara pictures & other conservation information • Connexus Energy - safety demo Fire Department - Firefighting Equipment 11:00 am-4:00 pm Kids Games 11:00 am-5:00 pm Car show • Silent Auction Vendors, Crafts etc. • Corn-on-the-Cob 11:00 am-8:00 pm Food Wagon • Popcorn/Cotton Candy Noon & 2:00 pm Ultimate Martial Arts Demos Noon, 2:00 & 4:00 pm Pottery Demonstration Mayor’s Tractor Ride Noon-4:00 pm Live Cedar Creek Band 12:30 pm Cooking Fire Simulator demo Car Show K9 Demo - South of the playground, call Mark for 1:00 pm on the West Side of the Fire Station details 1:00 pm North Memorial Air Care Helicopter 763-753-3997 Anoka Co. Sheriff’s Office 1:00-5:00 pm Specialty Vehicles 1:30 pm Start Bingo, Seniors Club 1:30 pm Cooking Fire Simulator demo 1:30-4:30 pm Wellness Van 2:00 pm Pottery Demonstration 2:30 & 3:30 pm Cooking Fire Simulator demo 5:00-9:00 pm Live Chad Edwards Band
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Lyle Clem earns accredited Congratulations to summer investment fiduciary designation advertisers in The Courier SUBMITTED BY KAREN TORSON
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Lyle Clem of North Metro Money Management, Parkland Securities, LLC has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF) designation from the Center for Fiduciary StudiesTM , the standards-setting body for fi360. The AIF designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination of a rigorous training program, which includes a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor and agreement to abide by the code of ethics and conduct standards. On an ongoing basis, completion of Lyle Clem of North Metro Money continuing education and adherence to Management, Parkland Securities, LLC the code of ethics and conduct standards in St. Francis. SUBMITTED PHOTO are required to maintain the AIF designation. Clem, a resident of St. Francis and the owner of North Metro Money Management, has been in the financial planning business for 26 years. Clem is a financial services specialist, accredited with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of the American College. He is an insurance agent, a registered representative of Parkland Securities Co., LLC and an investment advisor representative with Sigma planning Corp, a registered investment advisor. AIFA designation holders are the only recognized professionals trained to perform fiduciary assessments, which measure how well investment professionals are fulfilling the fiduciary duties required of them by the applicable investment legislation, case law and regulatory opinion letters. Fi360 helps its clients gather, grow and protect assets through better investment and decision-making.
Congratulations to the following businesses who won free advertising by placing ads in the June, July and August issues of The Courier. They are: City of Andover, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and Advanced Automotive Care. This is one way The Courier shows it appreciation to loyal customers. Thank you to all who participated. As a follow-up to learning about simple machines in science and map skills in social studies, St. Francis Elementary School (SFES) first graders took a tour of the St. Francis Dairy Queen. Janine Johnson’s students discovered firsthand how the treats are made with the use of simple machinery. They also mapped the bus ride from school to the Dairy Queen using skills they learned over the last several weeks. SFES first grade teachers and students would like to thank Chad Johnson, owner of the St. Francis Dairy Queen/ Orange Julius, for allowing them to see how the ice cream machines work and for the after tour treats.
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I am amazed at the number of vehicles that have been in our shop lately with over 300,000 miles on them. I also have been amazed at the condition of these vehicles; they are still in great shape. We recently had a midsize domestic SUV in for some routine maintenance and we were commenting on what great shape it was in. There was very little rust and the interior looked great except for one of the armrests, which showed the wear of the driver’s arm over the past 300,000 miles. The vehicle was extremely clean inside and out. The paint was in great shape and carpet and seats looked new. I checked the service history and found the driver has been very diligent at regular maintenance—oil, transmission, power steering services had been done on a regular basis. I even noticed that every exterior light bulb worked (we see so many vehicles with numerous lights burned out). The vehicle had really not had any major issues other than normal stuff such as tires, brakes, struts, etc. I see this as a great example of how today’s modern vehicles last when properly maintained. We also see a fair share of vehicles with a little over 100K miles and in pretty rough shape. The inside of some vehicles looks like a rolling garbage can with food wrappers everywhere, spent soda cans and just plain grungy. It is obvious that the external has rarely seen a car wash bay and the body shows signs of early deterioration. The vehicle’s service history shows sporadic maintenance and numerous undone recommendations. Of course, each person is entitled to do as they wish and spend their money as they wish. I am just saying that it pays in the long run to take proper care of things. It might be wise to think about your vehicle in a different way. It is one of the biggest purchases many people make, next to their home and it may require
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its own budget. Each vehicle does indeed have different costs associated with it. A four-wheel drive vehicle has components that a two-wheel drive vehicle does not have, but they all cost money to maintain and replace parts. It may be a good idea to put aside a certain amount of money each month in anticipation of the needs of your vehicle. That way, when your car does need something, you are prepared. We recently had a very sharp Dodge Avenger in the shop. It was a high-end sport model, which came with added expenses the customer was unaware of. The tires were high performance, low profile sidewalls and they were expensive. It also had a high performance transmission that required special fluid, which was way over double what the normal transmission fluid costs. The problem was the owner did not realize this at the time of purchase. Now, the car is sapping them financially with items they did not expect. High-end luxury vehicles come with added bells and whistles which are more expensive to service and repair. I once wrote an article about a high-end vehicle that had a low beam headlight burn out and the repair bill was close to $800. Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know. All is fine if you have the funds to spend on your vehicle as needed. The problem can arise when you have such a vehicle and experience sticker shock at the cost of a repair bill. I hate when that happens.
An installation ceremony was held June 24 at the St. Francis American Legion, Post 622, for incoming officers of the St. Francis Lions Club. Lion John Fraune was elected as the club president for 2015-16. Fraune has been an active member of the St. Francis Lions Club for the past eight years. Lion Don Hiller was elected to serve as the club secretary. The club’s vicepresident will be Lion Dan Geving. Outgoing Lion president and past district governor Kevin Schuldt said, “I am looking forward to leading various projects and continuing the St. Francis Lions Club’s commitment to serving the community.” Since the club’s chartering in 1968, its members have worked on a variety of projects in the local community, such as Night to Unite, state fair, corn feed, fire prevention french toast breakfast, Veterans Day breakfast program and holiday bingo. Proceeds from past fundraising events have gone to many local causes as well as helping at other fundraising efforts. The St. Francis Lions Club currently has 26 members and meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., at St. Francis American Legion, Post 622. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved, please call 763-200-6473 or email sf.lions.mn@gmail.com. Please ‘like’ us on our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/pages/St-Francis-Lions-Club/178247635557408. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the website atwww.lionsclubs.org.
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During July 17-20 at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada, on the fourth and last day of rhythmic gymnastics competition, the USA Group became the first ever American group to win a gold medal at an international event. Earlier in the competition they had also earned two silver medals. The six team members: Kiana Eide (St. Francis), Alisa Kano, Natalie McGiffert, Monica Rokhman, Jennifer Rokhman and Kristen Shaldybin, train six days a week at the North Shore Gymnastics Center in Deerfield, Illinois under the guidance of National Team Coach Natasha Klimouk and Coach Margarita Mamzina. All the girls come from different areas of the country. When the team was formed in the summer of 2012, the girls had to relocate with their families to the Chicago area where the
On the second day of rhythmic event finals at the 2015 Pan American Games at the Toronto Coliseum in Toronto, Canada, pictured (L-R) Kristin Shaldybin, Monica Rokhman, Jennifer Rokhman, Alisa Kano, Natalie McGiffert and Kiana Eide of St. Francis show off their medals. PHOTO BY GRACE CHIU/GRACECLICK national team trains. The decision by USA Gymnastics to form the group in 2012 was to try and place the athletes in the best possible position to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The World Championship in 2014 in Izmir, Turkey was the first
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Kiana Eide of St. Francis helped team USA Rhythmic Gymnastics Group win one gold and two silver medals at the 2015 Pan American Games held in Toronto, Canada. Eide and the other five girls will leave in early August for World Cup competitions in Bulgaria and Russia, then travel to Spain and train for World Championships in Germany in September. The top 14 teams from the World Championships will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
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Alexandra House will hold the 11th Annual Walk for Hope on Saturday, September 26, at Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids. The Walk for Hope is a family and pet-friendly event that includes a 5K run, a two-mile walk, children’s activities and community and health resources from across Anoka County. Last year, over 500 community members took part and raised over $50,000 for Alexandra House’s programs and services. The Walk for Hope is an excellent way for people of all ages to learn about how we can come together as a community to keep all families safe and work towards a violence-free future. Event registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-18 (prices increase after September 14). Kids five and younger attend free. Both online and same-day registrations are available. To register go to www.alexandrahouse.org. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., with a race start time of 9:30 a.m. Event sponsorship opportunities are still available. For event and sponsorship information, contact Tina Bronson at 763-656-1363 or tbronson@alexandrahouse.org.
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} cold, moist skin, chills } dizziness or fainting } a weak and rapid pulse } muscle cramps } fast, shallow breathing } nausea, vomiting or both If any of these symptoms appear move to a cooler place, stop exercising and cool down by dousing yourself with cold water and rehydrating. You may need to seek medical attention. Signs of heat stroke: } warm, dry skin with no sweat } strong and rapid pulse } confusion and/or unconsciousness } high fever } throbbing headaches } nausea, vomiting or both Seek medical attention immediately for any of the above signs. Get out and enjoy the sunshine and fun outdoors to keep your body healthy this summer, but remember to drink water before you start and keep drinking water while you are in the warmth! Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages as they increase your risk for dehydration. Dress with loose fitting, light colored fabrics to help repel the sun and remember to take breaks in the shade—with your WATER! Source: www.heart.org, Protect Your Heart in the Heat
Anoka County Parks and Recreation upcoming events Check out Anoka County Parks and Recreation for summertime programs and classes. To register, visit anokacountyparks.com or call 651-429-8007. Voyageur Canoe (All ages) August 8; 2:00-4:00 p.m. East Coon Rapids Dam Preregistration is required. $10 Kayaking – The Next Level (Ages 15+) August 15, Noon-2:00 p.m. Coon Rapids Dam Pre-registration is required, space is limited. $25/person (+ tax) Canoe And Kayak By The Light Of The Moon (Ages 15+) August 29; 7:30-10:00 p.m. Wargo Nature Center Pre-registration is required. $15 (includes canoe or kayak rental) September Bunker Stampede 5K September 12, 9:00 a.m. Bunker Hills Regional Park Register online at anokacountyparks.com
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2015 North Metro Track & Field League ANDY FORBORT HEAD TRACK & FIELD COACH
Forty-three area youth, entering grades 3-7 this fall, participated in the inaugural North Metro Track & Field League representing St. Francis. The three-week league consisted of practices on Monday and Tuesday with competitive meets on Wednesday. Additional teams in the league included Princeton, Cambridge-Isanti and Elk River. The first meet of the season was held at St. Francis High School with the team from Cambridge scheduled to compete. On week two, St. Francis traveled to Cambridge for another dual meet. The final week consisted of all teams competing in the North Metro Championships hosted by Princeton. Throughout the threeweek league, team members had the opportunity to practice and compete in various track and field events. Track events included the 50M dash, 100M dash, 200M dash, 400M dash, 800M run and 50M hurdles. Field events included the long jump, high jump, shot put and discus. At the end of each meet, all team members had the opportunity to run on a 4x100M relay team. The St. Francis team was led by a number of coaches who were members of the high school track and field team along with four of the high school coaches. Thank you to all of the participants for making the first year a huge success!
Gold medals for the St. Francis Area Special Olympics 4x100 relay team. The team beat their area competition time by over 1 minute. The State Athletics event was held at Stillwater High School June 18-20. Athletes participated in both track and field events bringing home ribbons and medals to represent their hard work. Pictured are Special Olympians Kaitlin Salo, Kyle Hansen, Angela Barrett and Kayla Humann. SUBMITTED BY DEB HUMANN
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Meetings, Benefits & Events A Walk in the Garden educational series LYNNE HAGEN MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The University of Minnesota Extension, Anoka County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is sponsoring A Walk in the Garden educational series of gardening classes at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW in Andover. Six classes are scheduled throughout the summer on select Wednesday evenings in the Veteran’s Peace and Master Gardener Demonstration Garden south of the Activities Center, 7:00-8:00 p.m. August 12: Gardening for Butterflies August 26: Vegetable Garden Care and Harvest Classes will be taught by Extension Master Gardener volunteers and will include many useful gardening tips along with University of Minnesota research-based information. Pre-registration is required due to space limitations. Classes are free, but a suggested donation of $5 per session is welcome. Please call 763-755-1280 to reserve your space. A copy of the brochure which includes class descriptions is available at www.anokamastergardeners.org.
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ST. FRANCIS AREA WOMEN OF TODAY meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, 23280 St. Francis Blvd. NW in St. Francis. Social time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Women of Today, visit us at www.sfawt.org or call Dana at 763-753-5010.
Chamber of Commerce ST. FRANCIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Breakfast with the Chamber is August 12 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in St. Francis, 8:00-9:00 a.m., $3 for breakfast, speaker is Mark Bothun, St. Francis Recreation Committee. The September breakfast meeting is on Wednesday, September 9. The next Board of Directors meetings are on August 9 and September 16, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street. Meetings are open to all. Visit stfrancischamber.org for more info or call 763-438-5163.
Lions OAK GROVE LIONS meet every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. adjourning at 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Lion Mark Silvernagel at 763-753-2215.
School District ISD 15 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS: August 10 & 24 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.; September 14 & 28 Dialogue with School Board 6:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Central Services Center, Community Room, 4115 Ambassador Boulevard NW, St. Francis.
Health & Fitness TOPS CHAPTER MN #1774 meets every Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 23340 Cree Street N. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly and is a weight loss support group. Check out a meeting or visit www.tops.org. Long Lake Lutheran Church invites you to join us for GriefShare Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Free. We are located five miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47. For more information please contact Sharon Sudeith at 763-444-4483 or visit www.longlakeluth.org. For general information on the GriefShare program, visit www.griefshare.org.
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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 to nowthenlions@yahoo.com. CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONS CLUB meets bimonthly, first and third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at Hunters Inn. Call Judy Ricke at 763-226-4893. ST. FRANCIS LIONS CLUB meets three times during the month at the St. Francis American Legion. First Wednesday board meeting; second Wednesday regular business meeting; fourth Wednesday social and program. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Call Lion Kevin Schuldt for more information at 763-7531205 or visit www.stfrancismn.lionwap. org. Upcoming event: Plan on attending the ST. FRANCIS LIONS CORN FEST, Saturday, September 12 , 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Community Park on Hwy. 47 in St. Francis. Lots of food and fun!
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Business EDWARD JONES COFFEE CLUB meets the second Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. at Bridge Street Coffee Box and Sweet Shoppe, 22973 Rum River Boulevard in St. Francis.
Lioness CEDAR/EAST BETHEL LIONESS CLUB meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Ham Lake VFW. For membership information call Marilyn Kappelhoff, 763-434-6599. We Serve! ST. FRANCIS LIONESS CLUB meets monthly. First Wednesday, administrative board and third Wednesday, general membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at St. Francis City Hall, 23340 Cree Street. For more information, call Jean Schuldt at 763-753-1205 or Mary Madden at 763-444-5020.
American Legion AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 622 – ST. FRANCIS General membership meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All members of the auxiliary are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234. AMERICAN LEGION POST 622 – ST. FRANCIS General membership meets monthly the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All members of the post are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 763-753-4234.
Seniors ST. FRANCIS SENIORS If you are 55 or older, come enjoy some companionship. We play cards and bingo, go on trips, have picnics and potlucks. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the St. Francis Legion. Social time at noon, meeting at 1:00 p.m., games until 3:00 p.m. Some play Scrabble in the afternoon on the second Thursday and Cribbage on the fourth Friday. Come check us out or call President Ray Steinke at 763-753-1871. OAK GROVE SENIORS meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon for a potluck and a short business meeting. Bingo follows each business meeting. For information about the club and events, call Marion Schulz at 763-444-5652.
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EAST BETHEL SENIORS Dances are held 1:00-4:00 p.m. The next dance will be held August 7 with old time music played by Tony Jambor. Entertainment for the September 4 dance will be Mr. Morgan. The cost is $5 and includes lunch. All are welcome to the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, August 9 and September 13, 8:30 a.m.noon. Serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, coffee and choice of egg, 50¢ per egg. Cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 10. Seniors meet the third Thursday of each month for business meeting and catered noon lunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; second Wednesday of each month is crafts, 9:00 a.m.-noon w/potluck at noon; fourth Wednesday is crafts only, 9:00 a.m.noon. Cribbage once a month, call Barb for date/time at 763-434-6179. We also go on tours, etc. The East Bethel Senior Center is available for rent, call Dennis at 763-434-9244. Are you 55 or older? Bring your spouse and come and enjoy some companionship. All are welcome. Join East Bethel Seniors for $7 a year and receive a monthly newsletter. The East Bethel Senior Center is located one mile east of Highway 65 on 221st Avenue in East Bethel.
Recreation & Hobby A new neighborhood group of the AMERICAN SEWING GUILD is meeting the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in East Bethel. Come share sewing successes, challenges and ideas. The American Sewing Guild is a non-profit organization that promotes home sewing. For more information, go to ASG.org or contact Julie at 763-4349143 or jmaurer.3962214@gmail.com.
City & Township Meetings Andover City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, 763-755-5100 Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m., 23820 Dewey Street, Bethel, 763-434-4366 Nowthen City Council—Meets 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m., 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Nowthen, 763-441-1347 East Bethel City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:00 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, 763-404-7000 St. Francis City Council—Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:00 p.m., ISD 15 Central Services Center, St. Francis, 763-753-2630 Stanford Township Board—Meets 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m., 5050 261st Avenue NW, Isanti, 763-444-6370
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Faith Listings New Life Church 17261 St. Francis Boulevard NW Ramsey • 763-421-0166 www.newlifemn.org
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 19001 Jackson Street NE East Bethel • 763-434-6117 www.oursaviourslc.org
New Life Church - Oak Grove 18975 Lake George Boulevard NW Oak Grove • 763-753-5717 www.newlifeoakgrove.org
St. Francis United Methodist Church 3914 229th Avenue NW St. Francis • 763-753-2273 www.stfrancis-umc.com
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Abundant Life Alliance Church 3840 197th Avenue NW Oak Grove • 763-753-0284 www.AbundantLife4U.org Bethel Community Church 23860 Dewey Street NW Bethel • 763-434-9834 www.bethelschurch.org Cedar United Methodist Church 17541 Jefferson Street NE Ham Lake • 763-434-7463 www.cedarumc.org Cross of Hope Lutheran Church 5730-179th Lane NW Ramsey • 763-753-2057 www.crossofhope.net First Baptist Church & Christian School K–12 22940 St. Francis Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1230 www.fbcsaintfrancis.com Living Hope Evangelical Free Church 23038 Rum River Boulevard St. Francis • 763-753-1718 www.LivingHopeEFC.org Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Avenue NW Isanti • 763-444-5315 www.longlakeluth.org
LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Following Jesus, we Worship, Learn, Serve, Invite and Connect.
WORSHIP at 10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School including adult classes
8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Monday night at the Chapel in Ham Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday September 13
19001 Jackson Street NE • East Bethel West County Road 22 south on Jackson Street
Join Us!
For information call 763-434-6117 or visit our website at www.oursaviourslc.org • email to: oslc@oursaviourslc.org
St. Francis United Methodist Church A Community Dedicated to Seeking Christ and Serving Others Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
Come and meet our new Lead Pastor Nate Kemper.
Starts in September
Save the Date Family Fun Festival
After Worship there will be hot dogs and ice cream cones to eat and a bounce house and games. Stay for the fun.
West Bethel United Methodist Church 1233 221st Avenue NE Cedar • 763-434-6451
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Summer Worship Schedule
We are Rallying for God on Rally Sunday, September 13 Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. 6th grade-adult Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. 5th grade and under
St. Patrick Catholic Church 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove • 763-753-2011 www.st-patricks.org
19653 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Nowthen, MN 55303 Intersection of CR 5 & 22 For more information call 763-441-1600
www.nowthenalliance.org
SAINT FRANCIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO THE 10TH ANNUAL
SFCS Silent Auction
& Fall Festival
Pastor Kevin Coder 3914 - 229th Avenue • St. Francis www.stfrancis-umc.com • 763-753-2273
Fall Festival
Sunday, September 13 • Worship at 9:30 a.m. Festival Gathering at 10:30 a.m.
Fall Worship Schedule
(beginning September 20) at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.
(763) 753-1230 22940 St. Francis Blvd NW St. Francis, MN 55070 www.FBCsaintfrancis.com
COME GROW WITH US
Rally Sunday Sunday, September 13
Worship times 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Register for Sunday School—two years old through 5th grade, Confirmation and High School Youth Group. Service and learning opportunity expo.
Preschool
Offering before and after school childcare. Register on line at childrenofhopepreschool.com
Small discipleship groups coming this fall…
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All are welcome!
Free Registration Kid’s Carnival 9:30am-Noon
GARAGE SALE September 10 & 11 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. September 12 8:00 a.m.-Noon Proceeds benefit LLLC 2015 youth trips.
LONG LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH Join us each Sunday for worship and fellowship – 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Service – 7:17 p.m. Located 5 miles north of St. Francis on Highway 47 3921 277th Avenue NW, Isanti, MN 55040 763-444-5315 • www.longlakeluth.org 35
Fall Recycling Annual awards ceremony recognizes recycling efforts MARTHA WEAVER ANOKA COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER
Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions recently held its 26th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony. The event recognized municipalities, haulers and service providers who assisted Anoka County residents and businesses with recycling 180,821 tons of materials in 2014, resulting in the recycling of 42 percent of waste generated in the county. The amount of materials recycled in 2014 was 10,421 tons more than in 2013. Together, county and municipal staff and other
partners increased information available to residents about recycling and improved recycling opportunities available to county residents. The “Most Improved Municipal Drop-off Program” awards were presented to the cities of Bethel, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, East Bethel, Fridley, Hilltop and Lexington for improving the amount of recyclables collected by 30 percent or more over the previous year. In addition, “Collaborative Efforts between Communities” were recognized. In the summer of 2014, Fridley, Columbia Heights, Spring Lake Park and Hilltop held a joint drop-
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off event. The City of Anoka shared their professional newsletter format with Ham Lake and Spring Lake Park to help those communities improve promotion. The Cities of Coon Rapids and Blaine worked together to plan and host the Green Expo held at the National Sports Center. In addition to recycling efforts, the County recognized reuse efforts at this event. Many of the municipal dropoff events collect bikes, textiles and household goods that can be reused throughout the county. Anoka County also recognized the City of Andover for hosting two Fix It Clinics where household goods were repaired as an alternative to throwing them away.
The following individuals and organizations were designated “Recycling Champions” for their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle: Anoka Lions, Kevin Eldstrom, Michelle Ferreira, Doris Miller, Savan Sant, Bill and Genny Powell. Also recognized was the first Anoka County Master Recycler class. This past fall, 24 people registered to take a course on all aspects of recycling and waste management and in turn agree to volunteer to help others reduce, reuse, recycle and compost more in the community. Eight participants attended the ceremony, pictured below. Recycling provides a range of environmental and
FALL CLEAN-UP DAY Saturday, September 12 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Behind city hall in Nowthen at 19800 Nowthen Blvd. NW Call 763-441-1347 for prices of appliances, tires, fluorescent bulbs or electronics. No furniture or garbage please. First Saturday of each month drop-off assistance 8:00 a.m.–Noon
economic benefits to our communities. Manufacturing with recycled materials saves energy and water and produces less air and water pollution than manufacturing with virgin materials. It takes 95 percent less energy to recycle aluminum than it does to make it from raw materials. Making recycled steel saves 60 percent, recycled newspapers 40 percent, recycled plastics 70 percent and recycled glass 40 percent, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions Department recently held its 26th Annual Recycling Recognition Awards Ceremony. The first class of “Master Recycler Composters” were recognized for completing the Master Recycler course work and being willing to volunteer at community events. Pictured (L-R) are Karla Risvold, Amanda Bednar, Jim Scheffler, Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte, John Sullivan, Amy Johnson, Tom Sausen, Eva Knudsen and KC Kye. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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RECYCLING DAY EAST BETHEL ICE ARENA
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20675 Hwy 65 NE, East Bethel Saturday, September 26 8:00 a.m.-Noon THIS IS A NO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT
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ELECTRONICS Small/Medium Electronics (CD/VCR/ DVD Player, Camera, Electric Clock, Scanner, Small Radio, Stereo Receiver or Console, Vacuum, Cordless Drill/Saw, Fax Machine, Printer, Keyboard or Electronic Toy) .................................... FREE Computer (Laptop or Tower)............ FREE Copier................................................... FREE Monitor....................................................... $5 Treadmill.................................................... $5 Television (up to 20")..............................$10 20" to 29" .................................................$20 30"+ .................................................$30 Projection/console...................................$40 APPLIANCES** Dishwasher, Furnace, Garbage Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, Stove, Trash Compactor, Washer, Dryer or Water Heater.............................................. $5 Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Freezer, Refrigerator or Water Softener................ $5 Gas Refrigerators (Ammonia or LP)............................min $75 ** Appliances should be free of food and debris, not compacted. No commercial appliances.
BULBS Fluorescent bulbs (4' and up)................... $1 HIDS bulbs................................................. $2 TIRES Tires............................................................. $5 Semi Tires.................................................$10 ITEMS COLLECTED FOR
FREE • Scrap metal (Freimuth Enterprises) • Computer hard drives/disk drives, cables, circuit boards • Cell phones, ink jet cartridges and rechargeable batteries (East Bethel Royalty) • New and used fishing rods and reels for Fishing for Life (East Bethel Royalty) • Used bicycles • Used oil and oil filters (East Side Oil) • Automotive batteries, used eyeglasses/ hearing aids, laser cartridges and foodshelf donations (Cedar/East Bethel Lions/Lionesses) • Worn and torn flags for proper disposal
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How to repurpose items for new and useful purposes The “reduce, reuse and recycle” movement has grown increasingly popular as more men, women and children look to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles. By considerably cutting back on waste, people are doing their part to reduce the size of landfills, safeguard natural habitats and keep neighborhoods and local communities clean. Municipal public works organizations may have recycling programs in place that make it convenient for residents to recycle items by placing them at the curb for pick-up. But prior to putting items out for recycling, people can investigate if it’s possible to reuse an item in a new way. The following are some creative ways to repurpose items around the house. } Transform shirts into shopping totes. With some modest sewing skills, you can turn an old shirt into a reusable shopping tote. Seal the
bottom of the shirt securely. You may want to slip a piece of cardboard in the bottom to make it more durable. Then either sew or tie the sleeves of a shirt to make handles. } Craft can bird feeders. Cut a sturdy can in half and punch holes into either end. String rope through the holes and tie to create a hanger. Place in a tree branch and watch the birds stop by for a treat. } Design unique planters. Just about any vessel can be turned into a pot to house a plant. From teapots to cups to mason jars, items can be cleverly transformed to display greenery. } Sew a pocket organizer. Before you discard old jeans that are torn or no longer fit, remove the square of fabric surrounding the back pocket. When you have several denim squares, sew them together to make a hanging pocket
organizer to hold everything from small toys to crafting tools. Old jeans also can be turned into knapsacks and doll clothes. } Turn old books into shelves. Rather than placing books on shelves, make the books the shelves! With a few shelving brackets and some sturdy, hardcover books, you now have interesting shelves to display other items. Ladders and even old folding chairs also can be repurposed as shelves. } Turn doors into décor. Old doors can be put to use all over the house. Attach legs and transform a door into a coffee table. Secure a door to a wall and it instantly becomes a piece of art. Take out a door frame and use it to hold a mirror. Plus, doors can be used to craft headboards and footboards for beds. When thinking creatively, you
can find many ways to breathe new life into items that may be on their way to the trash or
recycling bins. Source: MetroCreative Graphics Editorial
Oak Grove Fall RECYCLING DAY
Saturday, September 19 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Public Works Garage 815 Viking Blvd. NW Watch for signs Call 763-404-7006 for accepted materials and prices
Andover Public Works 2015 Goal 679
1785 Crosstown Boulevard NW
Tons
55 Tons
Recycled in June
ANDOVER FALL RECYCLING DAY SEPTEMBER 12
All Anoka County residents are welcome!
St. Francis has recycled 290 tons in 2015 so far. Recycling is now easier with simple sort recycling. You no longer need to sort items. Just place them all in the large roll-off container provided by your hauler. If you have any questions about what is acceptable or would like to start a new service, call your hauler: Ace Solid Waste 763-427-3110 Allied Waste 763-784-2104 East Central Sanitation 763-689-2171 LePage & Sons 763-757-7100
RECYCLING DAYS For All Anoka County Residents Saturday, August 8, September 12 Fall Recycling Day & October 9 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
1825 Crosstown Boulevard NW at the Andover Recycling Center
Enter at the driveway of the hockey complex, across from Sunshine Park.
Appliances, electronics and fluorescent bulbs will be accepted. There are fees for each item.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Besides our regular recyclables we will be accepting: Cash or checks made to: City of Andover
Materials that are FREE
APPLIANCES............................. most $5 each Camper refrigerators................................ $75 Gas/Ammonia (Servel) refrigerators..........$150
ANTIFREEZE - No oil mixed in
FLUORESCENT LAMPS Do not tape together. First 5 free per Andover household Additional costs 4’ tube................................................... 50¢ 8’ tube................................................... 75¢ More for other sizes
BATTERIES - Lead acid and rechargeable; car, boat and motorcycle collected by The Knights of Columbus BICYCLES - any condition, are repaired and given away for transportation. Parts that can’t be used may be sold to offset costs. BOOKS, CD’S, DVD’S – put into dropbox
MATTRESSES, dry and not moldy.............. $13 CARPET ...............................(small load) $10
DOCUMENT SHREDDING (in front of Public Works garage)
Cash or checks made to: Ecycling ELECTRONICS ������������� Fee is according to size
SCRAP METAL - all metals must be free of plastic, rubber, glass, concrete, tar, glue, wood and paper
Cash or checks made to: First State Tire TIRES Passenger, ATV & motorcycle (w/wo rim) ����� $1 Light truck tires....................................$2.50 Semi-truck tires.........$6 (off rim), $7 (on rim) Tractor tires ����������$20 (off rim), $30 (on rim) We cannot accept upholstered furniture Call 952-888-1105 to donate
Recycling Day questions? Call 763-767-5114
USABLE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - NO junk or items in need of repair USED EYEGLASSES - Andover Lions collect used eyeglasses throughout the year
Do not bring Household Hazardous Waste
For more information, call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management 763-323-5730. Anoka County HHW Facility in Blaine is open, Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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MELISSA ENZLER ST. FRANCIS ANYTIME FITNESS, OWNER
Question I am someone who regularly skips meals and workouts, thanks to both a busy work schedule and family life. I’m wondering if you have any tips that might get me back on track? Answer Luckily, there are many people that lead busy lives while still finding the time for healthy meals and productive workouts—it can be done! You need to make sure that fitness and nutrition are priorities in your life. Once you make this commitment, doing the “right” thing will seem like a lot less work. Try taking an inventory of your week on Sunday night, figuring out which days are light and which ones are heavy in terms of work and family responsibilities. Then, you can schedule your workouts in your planner and resolve any meal planning issues as well. For example, maybe you need to pack more comprehensive snacks if you have a meeting during lunch or maybe you need to create a reminder so you remember to take frozen meat out of the freezer the night before you cook it. These seem like small, almost trivial changes, but they make a world of difference when you’re in a time crunch. We typically schedule things we don’t want to forget, so why not schedule meals and workouts, too? I am often told, “If I knew I would have lived so long I would have taken better care of myself when I was younger. I would have made the time to exercise, like I made time for other things, so I could be healthier for myself and family now.” If it’s important, we make the time, not excuses. Preparing a schedule and meals ahead of time will make eating healthy and working out much easier.
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Nowthen Alliance Church PrimeTime welcomes the community to join us as we hear a stirring testimony to God’s glory. Anita Dittman will share her inspiring story of being abandoned by an Aryan father who was terrified of the Nazis, being separated from her Jewish mother and ultimately, through the grace of the Messiah, surviving one of Hitler’s forced labor camps. Her story, written by Jan Markell of Olive Tree Ministries, will be available for sale. The event will take place Thursday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. at Nowthen Alliance Church. The church is located at 19653 Nowthen Boulevard at the intersection of Anoka County Roads 5 and 22. Enter Door B or C to the Lower Worship Center. A free-will offering will be taken. Bring the entire family for a lesson in history. Contact Helen Peterson at 763-753-1267 or the church office at 763-441-1600 for more information.
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GARY KNAFLA, LPTA, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, ANDOVER PHYSICAL THERAPY
During the summer we tend to not think about the type of footwear we need. Flip flops are the footwear of
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choice for many people. However, the ankles, knees and back can be affected with improper footwear. When a person wears footwear without good arch support, this increases the stress on the bone structure of the foot. The arch of the foot is a natural shock absorber for the body. Most people will think, “I have flat feet.” This is called pronation of the foot. A person’s foot will rotate and get longer and wider when the bone structure of the arch collapses. After it collapses, a chain reaction occurs. The ankle tends to roll to the inside followed by the knees which tend to move to the inside. This causes pressure on the medial aspect of the knee, which will then work against the muscles in the pelvis. A person with a pronated foot may actually have back pain or medial knee pain because of the pronation. A person can benefit by using a supportive insole with exercises to
strengthen the pelvic girdle. Supportive insoles and shoes with good support can allow a person to walk longer or stand longer without feeling as tired because the foot is supported properly. Exercises for the pelvis help strengthen from the top down. When the pelvis is weak, it allows the knees to move into an inward position putting stress on the medial aspect of the knee, which also allows the foot to pronate. Foot and low back pain needs to be looked at by a physical therapist so that a proper course of action can be taken. One way to eliminate foot and low back pain is with proper footwear and good supportive shoes, possibly a supportive insole and strengthening of the pelvis. Flip flops are great to get around the pool, but not for everyday use because of the lack of support. The therapists at PTC can help you to determine the cause of your pain.
Blood drive event MARY BERGLEY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, OPP FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC PA
Opp Family Chiropractic PA will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 27, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at 23671 St. Francis Blvd. NW, St. Francis, MN 55070. To sign up on line go to www.mbc. org/searchdrives: Sponsor code 3573 or contact Mary at 763-213-0615. Save a life. Sign-up to donate today.
Births Hallie Fay Potter-Breuninger was born on July 12 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 inches long. Proud parents are Amy Potter and Cody Breuninger of Isanti. Vada Rae Mitchell was born on June 17 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Kali Williams and Richard Mitchell of Isanti.
Mesa Mae Solinger was born on June 18 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19½ inches long. Proud parents are Andrea and Fred of Braham. Rowynn Sage Searcy was born on June 26 at Cambridge Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20¾ inches long. Proud parents are Jayme and Brandon of Isanti.
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Pet Corner
DR. AMY MORGAN OAK GROVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, OWNER
Question Which vaccines should my pet receive and which are not necessary based on my pet’s lifestyle? Answer The goals of vaccination are to vaccinate against those infectious agents to which there is a realistic risk of exposure. We want to vaccinate against infectious agents that can cause significant disease. We want to vaccinate only when the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks of the vaccine. We want to vaccinate no more frequently than necessary. We want to vaccinate the greatest number of pets in the population at risk which will help protect the entire group. We want to vaccinate to prevent previously uncontrolled diseases from flourishing again. Last but not least, we want to vaccinate appropriately to protect human or public health. For cats, the most commonly administered vaccines are given to protect against rabies, distemper and upper respiratory infection and feline leukemia. For dogs, the most commonly administered vaccines are given to protect against rabies, distemper and parvovirus and Lyme disease. The distemper combination vaccines for both cats and dogs are generally given as a series of at least two vaccines, two to four weeks apart. Many puppies and kittens receive more than two in the series depending on
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the age at which they are first vaccinated. The rabies vaccine is given as a single injection in puppies and kittens (or dogs and cats) as long as they are at least 12 weeks old. A booster is administrated one year later, then at the interval recommended by the vaccine manufacturer. Rabies vaccination is the only one required by law for dogs and cats. The American Association of Feline Practitioners recommends that all kittens be vaccinated against feline leukemia virus
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then boostered one year later. Whether or not to continue this vaccination should be based on risk of exposure for the individual cat. The Lyme vaccine for dogs is initially given as a series of two vaccines, two to four weeks apart, then annually. Given the high incidence of Lyme bacteria in the deer tick population in Minnesota, many dogs are at risk. There are several other vaccines available for cats and dogs that your veterinarian can discuss with you to decide if they are needed. At each visit with your pet, we want to evaluate them as an individual and ask ourselves whether this pet is at risk for any diseases for which there are vaccines, whether the illness caused by the disease is mild or severe, whether the disease is highly treatable or whether it could cause a fatal illness. Your veterinarian will likely ask you about frequency of contact with other pets of the same species, travel to other parts of the state or to other parts of the country or even outside the country with your pet, how much time your pet spends outside and whether they are supervised or not. Contact with wildlife or visiting wildlife habitats may bring risk to your pet as well. All of these considerations are important to discuss with your veterinarian so they may tailor a vaccination recommendation to help keep your pet as healthy as possible.
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Master Gardener
CAROL BRAY ISANTI COUNTY MASTER GARDENER handily under my kitchen sink. When the container gets full, I empty it in my large bin, rinse out the container and start collecting again. It is critical to have your large bin or compost pile in a spot that is accessible year-round. There are several “need to know” details for successful composting: } The site of the pile should ideally be away from roof drainage and, ideally, away from direct sunlight (if your pile is in full sun, you will have to water the pile more frequently). } Get the right mix. A compost pile needs “browns” and “greens” shorthand for carbon and nitrogen based plant material respectively to feed microbes as they breakdown the scraps. Browns can include leaves, shredded newsprint, small twigs and cardboard. Greens would be fruit and vegetable scraps as well as grass clippings, egg shells and coffee grounds. (Note: Do not use grass clippings if the grass had been treated for pesticides, which could kill the needed microbes.) } Don’t add animal products. This includes cheese, milk, cooking oil, scraps of meat and butter. Do not add animal waste. } Turn. Aerate the pile with a pitchfork or shovel. If the microbes don’t get enough oxygen, they’ll produce hydrogen sulfide, which gives off a telltale rotten-egg smell.
Composting, if not now, when? With the world trying to become greener, composting has become more popular than ever. Composting could be and should be a year-round practice. To make composting easy, I have a little container, similar to an ice cream bucket, stored
This picture shows that compost doesn’t have to be smelly. The compost bin is on a playhouse patio that my twin granddaughters, Kimora and Bella, use often. PHOTO BY CAROL BRAY
} Keep the compost moist, but not wet. Remember to water in the winter as well as the summer. Lightly mist the pile between layers. If too much water is added, the microbes won’t get enough air that is needed to break down the pile. } Let the pile heat up. The ideal temp of the pile is between 105 and 145 degrees F. Too cool piles may benefit from a watering or a sprinkling of compoststarter obtained from a garden center. Too hot piles should be aerated and may need more material. } Check to see if it’s done. Completed compost looks a lot like soil, but it is more crumbly, contains small pieces of organic matter and decomposed plants and smells like a forest. If you don’t have gardens but have a lawn, your grass will treasure this “black gold” or “green gold” when you topdress your lawn mid-August to mid-September with composted material. If you do have gardens to amend with compost, you will practically hear your plants say “thank you” now or later. For more information, visit Isanti County Master Gardeners website at www. isanticountymastergardeners.com, the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn. edu or call the Isanti County Master Gardeners at 763689-8254. You can also find us on Facebook at Isanti County Master Gardeners.
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
S T E F Y R C O U NT Kick-Off the Fun with
Remembering the King A
Tribute to Elvis Presley
Saturday 1:00 p.m.
WIN OVER
14,000 IN CASH & PRIZES $
COUNTRY STORE
With fresh produce and homemade treasures.
SILENT AUCTION
Over 500 items! Saturday & Sunday
QUILT AUCTION
Sunday at 12:45 p.m.
BARNYARD Bring your camera and take photos of the family in the barnyard. 40
SEPTEMBER 11-12-13
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Remembering the King
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 12
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Shane Martin Band
Meet our (WE Fest 2015 Band) new Pastor Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Father BBQ Rib Fest Contest Allan Paul Saturday, Ribs for Eilen Sale at 7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk for all ages see website for registration information Noon-9:00 p.m. Raffles, games, food, bingo, (new start time) silent auction and a lot more fun 1:00 p.m. REMEMBERING THE KING featuring Steve & Tommy Marcio 3:30 p.m. TOUCH OF MAGIC & balloon sculptures 5:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. BBQ Rib Fest Contest Ribs for sale at 7:00 p.m. until gone. Prizes awarded at 8:30 p.m. 7:00-11:00 p.m. SHANE MARTIN BAND WE Fest 2015 Performer 9:15 p.m. Fireworks
NO FEE ATM onsite
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 19921 Nightingale Street NW Oak Grove, MN 763-753-2011
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 :00 & 11:00 a.m. 9 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Noon-4:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
Mass Raffles, games, food, silent auction and more Classic Car Show 5th Annual Quilt Auction View quilts on the church website prior to CountryFest 3:00 p.m. Silent auction closes 4:00 p.m. Raffle drawing
PIG PICKS!
www.st-patricks.org Over 30 Quilts!
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