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Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 Volume 26, Issue 8 Est. 1989

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Romantic Movie ‘Match Up’ winner announced

The winner of the romantic evening for two from the Newsleaders’ Valentine’s Day contest was chosen randomly from among all correct entries received before 1 p.m. Feb. 13. The winner from the St. Joseph community is Ilene Schmitt. We hope all of you had as much fun playing as we did creating the contest.

Join foundation; receive free spruce trees

Anyone from Minnesota who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in February will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees to plant when the weather turns warm. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which contains information about planting and care. To learn more about becomeing a member of the foundation and to receive the free trees, head to our website, thenewsleaders. com and click on Feb. 20 criers.

Team up to mentor a youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for Big Couples. Two adults can team up to mentor a youth. “Couples” may be a spouse, significant other or close friend. As a Big Couple, the two mentors provide a child with a team of support. Big Couples will be enrolled in the community-based program to provide friendship, emotional support and hope to young people with whom they are matched. The volunteers will meet with their Little three to four times a month for 12 months. For information on this and other United Way volunteer opportunities, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Feb. 20 criers. For additional criers, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.

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Patty Wetterling, center, cuts cake with the help of her granddaughters, Maizie, front, and Belle, back, during the 25th anniversary of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Tuesday afternoon. Wetterling was there along with her daughter, Carmen, right, and husband, Jerry, not pictured.

Jacob Wetterling turned 37 years old on Tuesday. The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, founded by his parents Patty and Jerry Wetterling on Jan. 22, 1990, just four months after Jacob was abducted, is now 25 years old. The story of Jacob’s abduction and the subsequent search for him are indelibly marked into the memories of most, if not all, area residents. While Jacob has never been found, the JWRC has been a beacon of hope to countless families during the past quarter century. On Tuesday, supporters gathered at the Minneapolis office of Gundersen Health, which merged with the JWRC in 2013, to honor the hope and help that has been provided to

thousands. Both Patty and Jerry were on hand to comment on the anniversary, and Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges wrote a proclamation recognizing the work the JWRC has done. “Our work at the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center has always been about providing hope: in the form of advocacy services to those in need, in educational services for those wanting to prevent crimes against children, and in our efforts in prevention,” said Alison Feigh, program manager for the JWRC in a statement. The center provides assistance to families through their expertise and emotional support during the difficult process of locating a missing child or finding support for exploited children. With Gundersen Health, Wetterling • Page 5

CSB/SJU delegation to attend climate convention by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com

A delegation of students and faculty members from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University is planning a trip to Paris in December. The group has been given nongovernmental observer status to attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UNFCCC organization, which meets annually, was established in 1992 and is responsible for international climatechange policy. Assistant professor of anthropology Jessica O’Reilly is the lead author of the schools’ application. O’Reilly said she studies climate change from a cultural perspective and felt it would be good to observe the proceedings. She also thinks it could be meaningful for students and so she focused her efforts on creating a CSB/SJU experience for both students and faculty. The application process lasted more than a year and included a lot of paperwork, document-finding and signatures. The application highlighted CSB/SJU’s longstanding commitment to global education and sustainability. The presidents’ offices from both schools

emphasized how the liberal-arts tradition could help promote climate-issue experience for students in the areas of education, scientific communication, policy advocacy and political science. The application also highlighted the interdisciplinary faculty experience on climate change and faculties’ interest in developing international environmental policy capacity and skills among students. CSB/SJU were among a select few liberal-arts schools chosen to receive this status. “Most universities that have observer status are large research institutions,” O’Reilly said. “There are only a handful of liberal-arts colleges who have this status. In our application, I focused on CSB/SJU’s longstanding commitment to sustainability, our institutions’ commitments to become neutral and our Benedictine values.” Delegates attending the convention will be able to observe the diplomatic proceedings, offer comments and bring back new ideas. O’Reilly considers this to be a unique and prestigious designation. She said the observer status will take the schools to a new level of research and teaching, and with new insights into Climate • Page 3

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A UNFCCC steering committee of CSB/SJU students, faculty and administrators who helped organize participation in the climate change conference includes (front row, left to right) Jeffrey Anderson, Daniel Phipps, Danielle DeBlieck and Sheila Hellermann; and (back row) Jessica O’Reilly, Alex Chocholousek, Troy Knight and Derek Larson.

Student spotlight:

Stock believes decisions effect students’ futures

by Cori Hilsgen news@thnewsleaders.com

St. John’s University junior Jacob Stock says decisions made in college determine students’ futures. He said college is much more independent and self-reliant than high school. “Every decision you make will affect you the rest of your life,” Stock said. “This should not scare anyone because if

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you are respectful to others and care about your education, college will be (a) great time.” Stock is the 19-year-old son of Lori and Tom Stock. He has one brother – Joseph, 17. Fun Facts about Stock: Favorite subject: Economics “My favorite subject is economics because it explains the inner workings of the world Stock • Page 4

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People Six St. Joseph students were recently named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. They are the following: seniors Cody Athmann and Evan Johnson, junior Christian Gaetz, sophomores Theresa Schneider and Danica Smith, and freshman Cameron MacKinney. Students must attain a minimum 3.66 grade-point average to qualify for this honor. David Flynn of St. Joseph was recently named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Dallas, Irving, Texas. Students must at-

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American Legion Post 328 of St. Joseph was recognized by the American Legion National Commander for achieving an all-time high in membership for the 28th consecutive year. The award was presented at a dinner with the national commander held Feb. 5 at Post 255 in Brainerd. Pictured are (left to right) Post Commander Chuck Kern, National American Legion Commander Michael Helm and Membership Chairman Fran Court.

Pictured in a publicity photo for Great Northern Theatre Company’s production of “Rumors” are Brad Busse of St. Joseph and Karle Reichel. GNTC sold out its dinner theater shows but have added one a matinee on Saturday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with dinner at 1:30 p.m. and show time at 2:30 p.m. Call 320-2414682 to make reservations or visit gntc.1 for more information.

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tain a minimum 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for this honor. Spencer Gebhardt of St. Joseph recently earned a certificate of paramedic (EMT) technology from North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton. Kathryn Evenson of St. Joseph was recently named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Minnesota, Morris. Students must achieve a minimum 3.66 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.

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If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes.

Feb. 2 3:57 p.m. Vehicle accident. CR 75/Old Hwy 52. The first vehicle involved, driven by a 29-year-old male from Baxter, made a quick lane change and hit the brakes in front of a second vehicle, driven by a 45-year-old male from Richmond. The second vehicle struck the first, though no injuries were sustained. A citation was issued to the first driver. Feb. 3 9:07 a.m. Medical. Minnesota Street W. An 87-year-old female was complaining of weakness and stomach pains. Emergency personnel were called and transported her to a medical facility. Feb. 5 4:30 p.m. Found property. Elm Street E. An employee at a local

business found a meth pipe in a black case. The item was taken to be destroyed. Feb. 7 1:25 a.m. Gunshots. 1st Avenue NW. A resident reported hearing either gunshots, fireworks or a car accident. An officer was in the area at the reported time and didn’t hear anything. The area was checked and nothing was found. 7:04 p.m. Fire alarm. 16th Avenue SE. Police arrived, and a 68-year-old female resident said she had simply burned some food and everything was fine. 10:49 p.m. Traffic stop. Birch Street W. An officer observed a vehicle parked with two male occupants. After running the plats, the officer found the vehicle owner’s license was suspended. The officer approached the vehicle and informed the driver, a 34-year-old male from Sauk Rapids and the registered owner, that his license was suspended. He was issued a citation for driving after suspension, as well as not having proof of insurance. The driver called a friend to pick up the vehicle.

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international climate policy negotiations, the schools can conduct student-centered research and projects on international climate policy. While waiting to hear if they had been approved to attend the convention, O’Reilly met with a group of students, faculty and administrators. Members of this UNFCCC steering committee helped organize participation in the convention and includes SJU senior Daniel Phipps; CSB firstyear student Danielle DeBlieck; Derek Larson, professor and chair of environmental studies; Troy Knight, assistant professor of environmental studies; Matt Lindstrom, professor of political

science and director of the McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement; Jeffrey Anderson, associate professor of peace studies; Jean Lavign, associate professor of environmental studies; Sheila Hellermann, department coordinator for political science, sociology and peace studies; and Judy Purman, director of sustainability at CSB. Phipps and DeBlieck will be part of the student delegation attending the conference. Other members will be selected through a competitive application process this semester. “Students across all areas of study are encouraged to apply for the trip because the aspects of climate change are very interdisciplinary,” DeBlieck said. “We are really looking forward to this opportunity.” The meetings and the observation status have encouraged

students, faculty and administrators to plan studies in climate change. A climate studies track has been incorporated in the environmental studies minor. DeBlieck said she and Phipps have been working on organizing an on-campus Climate Action Club to increase awareness of climate change on the two campuses. “Being able to attend the UNFCCC is a unique opportunity to learn about international policy, and it will help us bring new ideas of taking action towards combating climate change back to the CSB/SJU community,” DeBlieck said. Delegates attending the convention will be required to take a new climate studies course in fall, taught by O’Reilly. She said the course will help them better understand the scientific, policy,

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: Nov. 14, 2005 MORTGAGOR: William E. Martin, Jr., a single person. MORTGAGEE: American Residential Mortgage, LP, a Limited Partnership. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded Nov. 15, 2005 Stearns County Recorder, Document No. 1175985. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated Nov. 14, 2005 Recorded Nov. 15, 2005, as Document No. 1175986. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Residential Mortgage, LP, a Limited Partnership RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 415 E. Able St., St. Joseph, MN 56374 TAX PARCEL 84534770000

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY:

Lot 2, Block 1, Eastern Park Addi-

tion Stearns County, Minn. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF $133,722.00

PRINCIPAL MORTGAGE:

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $120,451.74 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Room S-136, St. Cloud, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2015, un-

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 6, Climate • Page 5 2004 Stearns County Recorder, Document No. 1110417.

less that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. Dated April 19, 2012 Recorded April 24, 2012, as Document No. A1367516.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED TRANSACTION AGENT: MortFROM FINANCIAL OBLIGA- gage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. TION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: Jan. 28, 2015

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100015700035354931 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 916 3rd Ave. NE, St. Joseph, MN 56374 TAX PARCEL 84.53734.0286

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF JPMorgan Chase Bank, National PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 2, Northland Plat 7 Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgag- COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns ee PRINCIPAL USSET, WEINGARDEN AND ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: LIEBO, P.L.L.P. $140,000.00 Attorneys for Mortgagee/AssignAMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED ee of Mortgagee TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, 4500 Park Glen Road #300 IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $120,528.65 Minneapolis, MN 55416 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee 30 - 14-007332 FC of Mortgagee complied with all THIS IS A COMMUNICATION notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proFROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. ceeding has been instituted at law Document version 1.1 Dec. 11, or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any 2013 part thereof; Publish: Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, PURSUANT to the power of sale March 6 & 13 contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be (952) 925-6888

sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Room S-136, St. Cloud, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 2, 2015 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: Jan. 27, 2015 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-001126 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 Dec. 11, 2013 Publish: Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, March 6 & 13

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from front page around us through historical trends, models and predictions,” Stock said. What activities are Stock you involved with? Stock is a volunteer at the Full Circle Greenhouse at the College of St. Benedict. He is also in Buddhist Meditation Club and plays intramural sports including football, kickball and basketball. Favorite leisure activity: Watching football, reading and walking on trails Stock enjoys watching football on Saturdays and also likes to take advantage of St. John’s Outdoor University and often walks on trails through the woods. He also likes to read books about philosophy, modern history and international relations. Favorite movie: I Love You Man “Because the tandem of Jason Segel and Paul Rudd is hilarious,” Stock said. Favorite music: “Jack Johnson, Bon Iver, Childish Gambino, Bruddah IZ and Waylon Jennings are my go-to artists,” he said. Favorite restaurant: “Any place with good sushi,” Stock said. Favorite food: Belgian waffles with St. John’s maple syrup. What’s your favorite thing you like to help other people do? “I love helping people see the value in organic and nonGMO food,” he said. Genetically Modified Foods are produced using methods of genetic engineering. Favorite quote: “I will not be concerned at men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want

and ability.” -The Analects of Confucius, Book 14 chapter 32What is the hardest obstacles you’ve had to overcome in the school environment or in life? “Finding out who I am and what I want to do with my life,” Stock said. Have your ever witnessed bullying at school? “Bullying is not only stuffing a kid into a locker or beating someone up like you may see on TV,” Stock said. “It’s much more complex than that. At St. John’s Prep, cyber bullying and verbal abuse were two problems somewhat apparent in the time I spent there. That did not stop the students from having a positive and accepting attitude toward both the ones dishing out the bullying and the ones receiving it. There is not one situation that stands out from the rest, but living with the age-old mentality you should do unto others what you would want done to you is how I act against bullying.” Favorite organization at school: “The Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement, known to most simply as the McCarthy Center, because they bring intelligent speakers and politicians to campus almost every week,” he said. Did you have a teacher who has really influenced you? “Political science professor Dr. Matt Lindstrom has forced me to ask myself the tough questions of who I am politically and simply as a person, all with an emphasis on learning,” Stock said. “I enrolled in his political science class as a high school senior and he guided me through one of my first college classes.” Favorite technology device: My coffee maker Do you like using technology at school? “Computers and iPads are almost a necessity in today’s academic world as everything is online, but I try to use them

Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 as little as possible,” Stock said. “I recently downsized my iPhone to a run-of-the-mill flip phone. Staring at a screen for hours on end is not healthy and is becoming more of the norm every year. I try to use my computer and iPad almost solely for academic purposes so I have more free time to better myself, rather than playing with apps and watching hours of Netflix.” What social media options do you use? Stock said he has Twitter to keep up with current events. He also uses Facebook and LinkedIn for professional purposes. What is the biggest challenge students face today? “There is no hand-holding in college,” he said. “No teacher is going to call your parents to say you skipped class or ask to meet with you about your academic standing in their class.” What do you want to do when you graduate? Possibly work in the Middle East. Stock plans to spend next year studying in France in fall and Guatemala in spring. “Using my degree in economics and experience with sustainability in a way that positively affects the people living there, not just the United States,” Stock said. “I would also like to attend graduate school.” If you could change something, what would it be? The social studies curriculum in primary and secondary schools. Stock said he would create a program with an emphasis in modern issues and engagements. Share an interesting experience you’ve had in St. Joseph: “My grandparents live in St. Joseph, and I have lunch with them a couple times each month between classes,” Stock said. What do you like best about St. Joseph? “I do not need to know anyone when I walk downtown, but I will still greet them with a smile and they will do the same,” he said. “That is not true in many other places.”

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Wetterling from front page they provide educational curriculum to front-line child-protection professionals to prepare them to recognize and report the abuse of a child. According to the organization’s website, Gundersen staff have trained more than 100,000 child-protection professionals in all 50 states, as well as 17 countries. An outpouring of support for both Jacob and the JWRC appeared both at the event, as well as online. Below are an

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anonymous selection of some comments posted to the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center Facebook page: • “Such amazing people [the Wetterlings] are, to take a tragedy and create something good out of it. They are heroes to me.” • “Our family wants to thank the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and everybody else who provided help, prayers and shares in finding [my daughter]. God bless you, every single one of you. I could not have done this all by myself. Thank you so much once again.” • “I think of Jacob often. I was able to volunteer with his

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ethical and cultural dimension of climate change. “We will be coordinating events with UNFCCC delegations from Macalester College and the University of Minnesota,” O’Reilly said. “When we return, we expect to give presentations and share what we’ve learned with our community, and prepare to go again in 2016.” Organizers recently reviewed the application process and celebrated the accomplishment of earning the observation status at a reception at the SJU Great Hall.

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parents early in the investigation. I pray you come home.” You can contact the JWRC on Facebook, by heading to its website, gundersenhealth. org/ncptc/jacob-wetterlingresource-center, or by calling 800-325-HOPE. Young people and families are also encouraged to take the safety quiz located on the back page of this paper. Have a family member email your name, phone number and town by noon Monday, March 2 to advertising@thenewsleaders. com for a chance to win one of 100 child ID safety kits that will be distributed through the Newsleader.

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Dance protest was embarrassment Good sportsmanship and grace-underpressure are always admirably evident at most high-school events. It’s rare when bad sportsmanship rears its ugly head. But that’s what happened at Target Center Feb. 14 when five teams staged a protest against the Faribault Emeralds for winning the class AAA championship in the high-kick competition. It was, in a word, embarrassing for everybody who witnessed it. It was also extremely hurtful for the Faribault dancers who justifiably won their award on a unanimous judges’ decision. Their performance was a spectacular knockout. The teams who protested claimed the Emeralds “stole” their dance routine from that of a Utah High School dance team. Yes, there were similarities, to be sure. The Faribault coach even acknowledged the team had adapted some moves for their dance to the same song, Aliens. But a side-by-side viewing, online, of the Faribault team and the Utah team doing that dance clearly show many differences in the choreography. Anyone who has seen dance numbers in Broadway musicals, movies or in high-school team dancing understands there are many, many similarities in movements; it’s inevitable. It’s the same with songs. There are only so many notes in the music scale, and many songs sound similar – at times, indeed, almost identical. The Minnesota State High School League received complaints about Faribault Emerald’s “copycat” dance routine. However, after a review of the dance and the MSHSL dance rules, officials determined the team was fully qualified to perform at the state meet at Target Center. They sent letters to all coaches informing them of that decision. The Feb. 14 five-team protest is under scrutiny by the MSHSL, and well it should be. They should determine if the teams’ coaches instigated the protest, and they should also find out why those coaches did not command their dancers to take their expected positions on the gym floor, as the announcer had twice requested. The five teams, because of their unsportsmanlike conduct, were disqualified, and two teams (second place and third place) were denied their awards. If those teams took issue with the Emeralds’ dance routine, Feb. 14 at Target Center was not the time nor the place to show their disagreements. Their coaches, of course, should have absolutely forbidden such a show of protest. Those teams’ behavior was disgraceful and embarrassing. It ought to be an abject lesson as to what all teams should avoid doing at any future events. On a brighter note, we congratulate the Cathedral Crusaderettes for its superb state performances at Target Center, for which it took second in high-kick and third in jazz in the Class AA competition.

The ideas expressed in the letters to the editor and of the guest columnists do not necessarily reflect the views of the Newsleaders.

Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

Opinion Make websites more user-friendly Doesn’t anybody make phone calls anymore? I don’t mean texting; I mean voice-to-voice. Don’t get me wrong: cell phones and these latest i-this and i-that can be the cat’s meow. They can darned near walk the dog around the block. And nothing wrong with texting and other cell-phone functions, although it seems they’ve reached an obsession with some, like those who can’t take their hands (or attention spans) off their i-devices when they’re driving – that is, trying to drive. The reason I ask about phone calls is it seems voice-to-voice is passé. It’s almost impossible to find some people’s phone numbers. Their names and numbers are not listed in phone books because the land-line phone seems to be dinosaur-doomed. Personal and company websites are a “now” means of communication, but just try to find a phone number on their websites. Good luck. In many cases, you won’t see a phone number at all, or at least not one that can be found without a frazzled search through a maze. Published phone numbers should be on the endangered-species list. Many times, while trying to do online business, I just gave up because a phone number was not immediately apparent. If I had a business with a website, I’d tell the webmaster these things: • Make sure the phone number is easily visible on the home page of the website, the first thing potential customers see. I want business; I want some customers to call the old-fashioned way – on a phone. Not everybody texts or emails.

Dennis Dalman Editor • Mr. Webmaster, please identify the people in photos, from left to right, starting in the front row. On so many websites, staff members and others are pictured but not identified at all. And in other cases, their names are under the photo, but they are not in the order of the people shown in the picture. It would be nice for prospective customers or any visitors at all to know who is who in the photo – a personable, peoplefriendly touch. A recent example I’ve noticed is the Sartell Area Chamber of Commerce website. There is a very good group photograph of chamber board members. Their names are listed underneath, but they don’t jibe with the order of the people in the photo. It would be good if website visitors could know who is who in the photo because the names of those people are often in the news for doing so many city-connective volunteer deeds. There are lots of otherwise excellent websites like that, filled with photos of people, most often without any names or identifications at all. • The websites of artists, writers and musical groups can be really baffling. Many times, as a reporter, I want to know about these people because they will be performing or giving talks at local venues. It’s virtually impossible, in many cases, to find out

in which city the artist, writer or band is based. Most often, the band members are not identified, left to right, in the photos on the websites. It’s difficult to write a news story about those people or those bands without that basic information. Most readers I know are at least a little bit curious about where these artists, writers, band members hail from. Another example: I recently wrote a feature story about twin sisters who own and operate a “getaway weekend” for women. Their website was superbly designed and visually attractive, except for the fact that website visitors did not know who was who in the photos or even which twin was which in some of the pictures. One of the photos showed the twins posing with Beatle Paul McCartney? What?! No caption under the photo. I later learned the twins had met the Beatle by chance during one of their “getaway” trips to New York City. Wow! The twins agreed with me, and they’re going to tweak their site. I really enjoy visiting websites. I like their visual razzmatazz and their informative features. But, please, websiters, if you would only remember in the midst of working your visual razzmatazz to do two simple things: add phone numbers (prominently displayed) and then be sure to identify people in photos. Lots of people still like making voice-to-voice phone calls, even from cave-age contraptions. And, not to forget, some old-timers – not necessarily nosey dinosaurs – like to know who is who in photos. Please remember that.

Do cheaters really win? Do they prosper? If I have a choice between winning or losing, I prefer to win. I played sports in school and we were all taught winning was good. However, we were also taught good sportsmanship was more important than winning. You had to play fair. You didn’t cheat. “Cheaters never prosper” was the mantra of the day. Has that all changed? Just today the Little League team from Chicago which won the Little League World Series was stripped of their title because of cheating. It seems they violated geographic boundaries when fielding their team to make it a better team. I am a big fan of Little League, especially its World Series. Teams from all over the world come to play and show off their tremendous talents. I understand these are 12- and 13-yearold youngsters and definitely include young ladies. Early on when this first got started, some of these 16-year-olds showed up with full beards, but I think the International League has gotten a better handle on that issue now. All of the members of the Chicago team were black, which added to their uniqueness and let me tell you, they were very talented. They probably would have won even without cheating. Because they are all black, Jesse Jackson is now claiming the team is being discriminated against because of their minority status. No, Jesse, be-

Ron Scarbro Guest Writer ing black doesn’t give you the right to cheat any more than being white does. Cheating is no respecter of race. Let’s consider the New England Patriots. They just won the Super Bowl, making them the best team in professional football. Did they cheat to get to that position? Many say they did. In fact, there is an ongoing investigation into their practice of deflating the football illegally to make it easier to control when passing. Again, they were so good they would have probably won without cheating. A final determination has not yet been reported, but it probably will be soon. So, what is going on? I know winning is important, especially in professional sports, but is winning at any cost what we are talking about? Are we supposed to look the other way when cheating and lying happens? Where is the honor in that? And is honor important anymore? Consider Brian Williams of NBC News. He apparently concocted a story about being shot down in a helicopter while in Iraq. As it turns out, the

story was a complete lie. Now here is a respected newsman whose job and future were secure. He didn’t need to make up nonsense to make him look good. Today he has been suspended for at least six months while his employer, NBC, looks to see if there have been other embellishments of stories on which he has reported. No one, including Williams, knows what his future holds. I am sure NBC hopes this all blows over. I could fill these pages with other stories of liars and cheaters from bike racers to politicians, to a point of pure boredom, but I think you get my point. Is fairness dead? Is honor a thing of the past? Do cheaters really win now? Do they prosper? Does the end justify the means even if the means is dishonest? I hope not. I long for the time when there was honor in sports and in business. I long for honesty in politics. I believe in winning, but winning only has value if it doesn’t involve cheating. Scarbro is retired and spends most of his free time with his grandchildren having moved from Sartell to St. Simons Island, Ga.. Writing and commenting on the news of the day is a pastime. Visit his weekly blog at ronscarbro.blogspot.com for more commentary.

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Sunday, Feb. 22 Joe Town Table, free community meal, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., American Legion, 101 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph. Orchestra concert, 2 p.m., Escher Auditorium, College of St. Benedict, 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. 3635777. csbsju.edu/music. Monday, Feb. 23 St. Joseph City Council/Facilities Commission joint meeting, 6-7p.m., Community Fire Hall, 323 4th Ave. NE, St. Joseph. 363-7201. cityofstjoseph.com. Jazz ensemble and jazz combos, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium, College of St. Benedict, 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. 363-5777. csbsju. edu/music. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2405 Walden Way, St. Cloud. 1-800-733-2767. redcrossblood.org. Wind ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium, College of St. Benedict, 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. 363-

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Wednesday, Feb. 25 St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, 5 p.m., City Hall, 25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. 3637201. cityofstjoseph.com. St. Joseph Park Board, 6 p.m., City Hall, 25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. 363-7201. cityofstjoseph.com. Thursday, Feb. 26 The Skin of our Teeth, a play about a 1950s family surviving an ice age, a great flood, and World War III, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, St. Cloud State University, 620 3rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. scsutickets.com. Friday, Feb. 27 Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 1st St. NE, Sartell. The Skin of our Teeth, a play about a 1950s family surviving an ice age, a great flood, and World War III, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, St. Cloud State University, 620 3rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. scsutickets.com. Saturday, Feb. 28 The Skin of our Teeth, a play about a 1950s family surviving an ice age, a great flood, and World War III, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, St. Cloud State University, 620 3rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. scsutickets.com.

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Quiz for Kids on Avoiding Abduction Bob Stuber, creator of an abduction prevention and survival course known as “Escape School,” devised the following test to help parents teach their children how to avoid potential threats and what to do if someone tries to abduct them. Read your children the questions and ask which response they would use. Then go over the correct response with them. Q 1: A man approaches you, looking upset. He has an empty leash and a poster showing a cute puppy missing. He says he’s desperate to find his puppy, he’ll even pay you if you find it. What do you do? a. Help him, he has a leash and a poster, after all. b. Run the other direction and tell an adult. c. Tell him you’ll keep an eye out, then go back to what you were doing. The correct answer is: b. Run the other direction and tell an adult. You don’t have to even own a dog to buy a leash, and you don’t have to have one to make a poster up on your computer. The “help me find my puppy” speech is one of the oldest one bad strangers use to get kids away from where it’s safe. Even if they don’t believe it, the abductor often uses this to get close enough to grab the child. As abductors become more aggressive, it’s important not only to not fall for their story, but to stay well out of their reach.

Q 2: You’re very scared. A person has grabbed you off the street and now you’re in the trunk of his car. What do you do?

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Q 5: You observe a car behaving suspiciously around children. What is the most important information you can remember about this car, in case the police need it later? a. The license plate number. b. The kind of hat the driver was wearing. c. The color of the car. The correct answer is: a. The license plate number. By far the most valuable information you could remember, write down and give to the police if they need it is the license plate. Why? Because each car has a unique license plate number issued to it. If you can give this number to the police, chances are (there are some exceptions) they will be able to narrow down the search — quickly. Probably the second most valuable bit of info is the description of the driver or someone else in the car. Also, if the car has anything strange about it, like primer spots, a fender that’s red when the rest of the car is blue, or has strange stickers, this is also something good to look for.

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a. Kick and beat on the trunk lid as hard as you can, as long as you’re in the trunk. b. Scream until someone rescues you. c. Try to calm down, and then yank all of the wires at the back of the car. The correct answer is: c. Yank all of the wires at the back of the car. The brake lights in a car are connected at the back of the trunk. By pulling every wire you can find, you may cause the brake lights to go out. If that happens, the chances of a police officer pulling the car over go way up. Once you hear the car stop, then you can start to pound and kick the trunk lid, while screaming. Save your voice and energy for when the car is stopped. Also, you can try to pull the rubber seal away from the back of the trunk and flap your hand outside. Anyone driving behind can alert the police.

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The correct answer is: d. Don’t go with them unless they know the secret password. It’s rare parents have ever sent a stranger to pick up their child in an emergency. But even if they send a family friend, make sure your family has a secret password only you and your parents know. Then, make sure this person has the password before you get in. Sometimes, people who do bad things to kids are people we already know. A password will ensure they were really sent by your mom or dad. Otherwise, run to the nearest safe place and call home first — then your parent’s work or the hospital. Only in this way will you get accurate information.

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The correct answer is: c. Run, screaming, away toward a more crowded area. Here’s a simple fact: If someone is willing to point a gun at you in a public place, they’ll definitely be ready to use it once they get you alone. Even if you’re threatened with a gun or knife, run away, screaming for help. Think about it — does someone who would steal a child want to draw attention to him or herself? No! The chances you’ll get shot at are small, but even if you do find yourself under fire, it’s hard to hit a moving target. And even in the event you get hit, wouldn’t you rather be in a public place where you can get help? The bottom line: Do everything you can NOT to get into a car with an abductor.

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