May 29, 2018

Tuesday News Outstanding Achievement

During Regions Hospital’s annual EMS Appreciation event, a crew of first responders from Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park received the Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognized the first responders who have gone above and beyond to provide lifesaving care in the community. In February, responders from public safety agencies in South Washington County provided lifesaving bleeding control to a man who suffered severe injuries in a train accident. At the event, the Plymouth man and EMS crews reunited for the first time.

Also at the event, retired Cottage Grove Director of Public Safety Craig Woolery received the Friend of EMS award for his excellent partnership over the years.

Chief Building Official Bob LaBrosse celebrated his 25-year anniversary last week.

Thanks for 25 years of service to the City, Bob!

A Q u a r t e r o f a C e n t u r y o f S e r v i c e

The Fire Department is all moved into their new firehouse and are excited to show it off! Join the Fire Departmen on Wednesday, May 30 for a "sneak peak" at the new Central Fire Station before the official opening. This is an opportunity to tour the fire house between 10 and 11 am.

There will be another event in the fall with additional activities and refreshments during fire prevention week.

A n n u a l E m p l o y e e S u r v e y

It’s time to take the annual employee survey! Your feedback will help the City track and evaluate its progress in making the City of Cottage Grove a great organization to work for.

Please take the 2018 Annual Employee Survey via the following link, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTV22SS.

The survey should take you around 10 – 20 minutes. Responses are anonymous and due June 22.

P o l i c e R e s e r v e Tr a i n i n g

Last week, Officer Jordan Ziebarth and Officer Scott Shaver conducted a Taser, ASP baton, and OC spray refresher class for our volunteer reserve officers as part of their use of force/defensive tactics training.

On May 17, Park High School’s Applaud Students were recognized by staff for their individual and collective skills both in and out of the classroom.

Students were nominated by teachers within each department for the second trimester in the areas of music, science, art, business, social studies, math, English, world language, physical education/health and administration.

Mayor Myron Bailey was the keynote speaker and Principal Ginger Garski acted as the Master of Ceremonies. Teachers spoke highly of each student nominated and presented each with a gift bag.

A p p l a u d B r e a k f a s t

F o u n d : B e a r d e d D r a g o n

Cottage Grove Police found a bearded dragon over the weekend and posted it on their Facebook page. Since being posted, it’s been shared 78 times!

M e m o r i a l D a y 2 0 1 8 C e r e m o n y

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and came to help us honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Thank you to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Group for hosting the ceremony.

Check out more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CottageGroveMinnesota/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156946111783484.

G r a d u a t i o n T i m e !

Do you know anyone graduating this year? Let’s celebrate! Send Becky Ahlvin (rahlvin@cottagegrovemn.gov) a picture of you and your grad for Monday News!

We’re looking for great pics from around town to post on the City’s Instagram account! Send pics to Sharon at smadsen@cottagegrovemn.gov or text to 612-708-1675. Follow the City’s Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/cottagegrovemn.

#OnlyinCottageGrove #WhyILoveCG #MyCottageGrove #CottageGroveMN #CitiesonIG #CitiesWhoIG #LocalGov #SocialGov #HashtagCity #isthisenoughhashtags

# O n l y i n C o t t a g e G r o v e

U p c o m i n g M e e t i n g s & E v e n t s

More information can be found on the City’s website.

JUN 4: Community Center Task Force, 6 pm JUN 5: Arts Commission, 7 pm JUN 6: City Council, 7 pm

R i v e r O a k s U p c o m i n g E v e n t s June 1: Live Music—Bad Girlfriends, 8 p.m.

C i t y V i d e o s

“Your City” - May 25, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=5E8DLIv0Doo

My Cottage Grove: Skylar Fields, Girl Scout https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=UpCTSUQuwaw

C o u n c i l U p d a t e

• May Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WAltkGJzkU

• Construction Improvement Projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdy0BqKd1UQ

• HERO Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTqwb5vr2k

• Modern Automotive Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHO1BnYYgx8

Your City is a new video series that quickly highlights happenings in Cottage Grove. If you have an event you want to be considered for inclusion in a future video, send the information to Sharon Madsen.

Fire Department From 5/18/18 to 5/24/18, the Fire Department responded to:

54 medical incidents. 9 fire/rescue/assist calls 1 – Mutual aid to Rosemount 1 – Gas line struck 1 – Gas smell 1 – Open hydrant 1 – Smell of smoke 2 – Fire alarm 1 – Oven fire 1 –Car fire

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the opening of the Central Fire Station on Saturday, June 2. Remarks are at 10 am with a hose uncoupling ceremony (ribbon cutting) after the

remarks. You can visit with fire fighters, tour the new station and enjoy refreshments.

Try some of these to get more movement into your day, burn more calories and feel awesome!

• Park and walk. • Instead of TV, walk for 30 minutes. • Take the stairs . • Get out of the car rather than use the drive-thru for

coffee or lunch. • Stand up and move when you’re on the phone. • Visit your co-worker rather than send an e-mail.

# M o n d a y M o t i v a t i o n

A l l M o v e m e n t M a t t e r s

Email your idea to any committee member: Becky Ahlvin, Tammy Anderson, Kathy Dennis, Zac Dockter, Sam Drewry, Sharon Madsen, Tim Oaches, Megan Schindeldecker

Check with your supervisor, then contact a member of the committee. Wellness Committee meets at 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Current committee members: Becky Ahlvin, Tammy Anderson, Kathy Dennis, Zac Dockter, Sam Drewry, Sharon Madsen, Tim Oachs, Megan Schindeldecker

OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ATTORNEY

PETER J. ORPUT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Press Release Contact: Cathy Rochel

Phone: 651-430-6151

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 17, 2018

Orput Announces “Pledge to Graduate” Award Winners

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput announced the hosting of events at Skyview Middle School in

Oakdale and Park High School in Cottage Grove. The events were designed to reward students who had made

the commitment to graduate from high school. The County Attorney’s office has made a significant effort to

raise awareness of the importance of high school graduation, so, this past summer the office sponsored a

drawing whereby students could sign a Pledge to Graduate from high school. The winners of the drawing could

win a class ring or ID necklace donated by Jostens or an iPad. This is the sixth year the County Attorney’s

Office has partnered with Jostens.

Pete Orput acknowledged Skyview Middle School in Oakdale student, Tru Aliffi, as the winner of the iPad

which was presented by the Washington County Attorney’s Office.

Pete Orput acknowledged Park High School student and Cottage Grove resident, Joey Slininger, as the winner

of a class ring which was presented by Jostens.

The Washington County Attorney’s Office has placed a high priority on school attendance, education and

graduation for all students living in the County. Washington County has a three level Truancy Program that

involves addressing poor school attendance. Assistant County Attorney Betsey Urbas runs the program, along

with staff from Washington County Community Services. Both agencies work in partnership with school

officials from eight different school districts that serve Washington County students. When a child has 3-5

days of unexcused absences from school, they are referred to the County Attorney’s Office. These students

and their parents are sent a letter urging them to attend an Attendance Intervention Meeting (AIM) where they

hear from the County Attorney the importance of school attendance and obtaining a high school diploma.

During the 2016-2017 school year 421 invitations were sent to students along with their parents to attend the

AIM meetings. Those students who continue to be truant from school are then asked to meet with school and

county officials to develop a diversion contract which is designed to address the specific reasons for absences,

provide services and avoid the court process. If these additional efforts are unsuccessful, the student and their

parents are petitioned to court.

Orput stated, “We know that if we don’t educate our children, we will end up incarcerating them down the road.

71% of our inmates in Minnesota have dropped out of high school. If we can make a difference in just one

student’s life and convince them to graduate from high school, our efforts will be worth it.”

Skyview Middle School in Oakdale - iPad Winner – March 8, 2018

Present were Nikki Dahlstrom, Washington County Community Services; Betsey Urbas, Assistant Washington

County Attorney; Brent Wartner, First Assistant County Attorney; student winner Tru Aliffi and her parents

Mindy and Antonio Aliffi; Stan Karwoski, Washington County Commissioner and Chief Bill Sullivan, Oakdale

Police Department

Park High School in Cottage Grove - Jostens Winner – May 17, 2018

Present were Brent Wartner, First Assistant County Attorney; Betsey Urbas, Assistant Washington County

Attorney; Chief Pete Koerner, Cottage Grove Police Department; student winner Joey Slininger and his parents

Terry and Jay Slininger; Jack LaVold, Washington County Commissioner; Charlene Stevens, Cottage Grove

City Administrator; and Alanna Walen, Matt Fenn and Mike Pankoff from Jostens.

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You pay less out of your own pocket when you get care from providers in your plan’s network. Why? We negotiate with these providers so you receive health care services at a discounted rate, saving you money. To find network providers, go to medica.com/members and enter the name of your Medica plan.

If you visit an out-of-network provider, our discounts don’t apply. That means your out-of-pocket costs can be much higher. Plus, we usually pay out-of-network providers less than the amount they bill. When this happens, you’re responsible for paying the provider the balance.

Here’s an example that compares the cost of care received from an in-network and an out-of-network provider. This is just an example. Actual costs depend on the care you receive and your specific benefits.

*This example shows a network benefit of 25% coinsurance and out-of-network benefit of 50% coinsurance. The example assumes that the deductiblehas already been met. See your coverage document on mymedica.com for information about your specific benefits.

**When a provider contracts with Medica, they’re required to accept Medica’s payment in full; they aren’t allowed to charge the member for the difference between the amount they bill and the amount Medica pays. When there is no contract, Medica pays the provider based on Medica’s allowed amount ($15,000 in the above example) and the provider is free to charge the difference to the member ($15,000 in the above example).This additional amount doesn’t count toward meeting the deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.

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Tips for understanding your plan

©2014 Medica. Medica® is a registered service mark of Medica Health Plans. “Medica” refers to the family of health plan businesses that includes Medica Health Plans, Medica Health Plans of Wisconsin, Medica Insurance Company, Medica Self-Insured, and Medica Health Management, LLC.

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Questions? Call Customer Service at the number on the back of your Medica ID card.

IF YOU CHOOSE OUT-OF-NETWORK CAREFirst, verify that you have out-of-network coverage. Then ask: What’s my deductible? What’s my coinsurance? What’s my out-of-pocket maximum? How much will I have to pay?

Keep in mind: When you go out of network, you could end up paying more than the out-of-pocket maximum, because certain amounts you pay don’t count toward the maximum (e.g., $15,000 in the example on the previous page). Plus, even after you’ve met your out-of-pocket maximum, you’ll continue to pay the difference between what the provider bills and what Medica pays.

See whether the provider will negotiate. Ask whether they’ll discount their services for you.

Note: Out-of-network providers aren’t required to offer you a discount.

Find out whether the provider will submit claims for you. If so, make sure they use the claims address on the back of your Medica ID card. If the provider won’t submit your claim for you, you should complete the Medical Claim Form found on medica.com/members and mail it to the address on the form.

Note: Claims you submit must include itemized diagnoses and procedure codes (you may need to get these from your provider). Keep a copy for your records.

Understand how out-of-network claims are paid. In most cases, Medica pays its portion of the bill directly to you. You’re responsible for paying the out-of-network provider’s entire bill. That includes the amount Medica paid you, plus all other amounts you owe.

South Washington County Schools Summer Meals Program

SUMMER MEALS

SHAWNEE PARK6515 Scheel Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125

Mondays, June 18, July 9, 23 and August 6, 20 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

ROYAL OAKS ELEMENTARY7335 Steepleview Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125

Mondays, June 25, July 16, 30 and August 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

NEWPORT LUTHERAN CHURCH900 15th St, Newport, MN 55055

Tuesdays, June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

PULLMAN ELEMENTARY1260 Selby Ave, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

Wednesdays, June 20, July 11, 25 and August 8, 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH920 Holley Ave, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

Wednesdays, June 27, July 18, and August 1, 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

PARK GROVE LIBRARY7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Thursdays, June 21, July 12, 26 and Aug 9, 23 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY8855 Inwood Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Thursdays, June 28, July 19, and August 2, 16 from 4:00-6:00 p.m

FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR KIDS AGE 2-18

Where: Park High School + Newport ElementaryWhen: Monday-Friday, June 12-August 24

Questions? Call 651-425-6250

Breakfast is served from 8:00-9:30 a.m.Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• No application or proof of income is needed. • Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult.

•Menus are available at www.sowashco.org/services/nutrition-servicesAdult meals are also available: Breakfast $2.25,

Lunch $4.00. Must be paid in cash.

Community Education’s renovated school bus,

or Skoolie, is used as a classroom for mobile

programming and more. Look for Skoolie this

Summer at the locations to the left. Skoolie

Squad staff and partners, will be handing out

free food to all youth 18 and under. A variety of

family friendly activities will also be occurring at

each location. We hope to see you there!

SUMMER SKOOLIE

SUMMER SKOOLIE LOCATIONS

Visit www.hungerfree833.com for more information

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS, ALL ARE WELCOME!ST RITA’S CHURCH 8694 80th St. S., Cottage Grove | 651-459-4596Fridays, June 15, July 20, and August 17 at 6:00 p.m.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | 651-459-1117Fridays, June 22, July 27 and August 24 at 6:00 p.m.

NEWPORT LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 15th St., Newport, MN 55055 | 651-459-2447Saturdays, June 9, July 14 and August 11 at 5:30 p.m.

THE ALLEY CHURCH8944 Indahl Ave S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 | 651-459-2063Sundays, June 10, July 8* and August 12 at 10:30 a.m. *July 8 is a picnic at Kingston Park beginning at 11:00 a.m.

“The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

FOOD SHELVES, PRODUCE FAIRS, AND OTHER RESOURCES SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) (formerly food stamps) is intended to supplement food and nutrition needs for people of all ages. Eligibility depends on your household size and income. We assist with eligibility screenings, applications, post-application follow ups with counties, and finding resources in your community. You can reach a SNAP Outreach Specialist directly by contacting Emily at Second Harvest Heartland P: 651-307-9033 or E: ebowman@2harvest.org.

FRIENDS IN NEED FOOD SHELFLocated at 535 4th St. Paul Park |651-458-0730 | www.finfood.org | Serving Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park,

Newport and Grey Cloud Island

To better serve you, please make an appointment on Mondays between 12:00-3:00 p.m. or Tuesdays after 7:30 a.m. Shopping hours are Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm.

CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF (CCEFS)8264 4th Street North | Oakdale, MN 55128 | 651-233-1296 | www.ccefs.org | Serving Woodbury

Service Hours

Mondays, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.Thursdays, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.No appointment or preregistration is necessary

SCHOOLS OUT MARKET: As part of CCEFS regular food service, families with school-age children receive additional breakfast and lunch grocery items, beginning in June through the end of August.

PRODUCE FAIR: CCEFS is hosting free Produce Fairs this growing season. A broad range of fresh produce will be available for free. Stop by during the dates below and receive a variety of free produce. Last year, we had apples, watermelon, corn, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, peppers & squash. Actual items depend on the growing season. Saturday, June 23, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8, 22, and October 13 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

• No appointment or preregistration is required. • All are welcome, no matter where you live. • Please bring your own bags.