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Spring cleanup scheduled
Residents who are part of the City Refuse Program have the opportunity to place additional refuse curbside for collection at no charge before 6 a.m. on Thursday May 23 and May 30. Items not accepted are appliances, tires, pollutants, yard waste, computer monitors and televisions. Appliance and electronic collection will be from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 1 ONLY. There is a limit of any combination of two appliances/electronic items per household. Residents must be prepared to provide identification.
Motorcycle blessing set this Sunday
A motorcycle blessing/breakfast will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 19 (rain or shine) at Moose Lodge, 1300 3rd St. N., Waite Park. Blessing is at 11 a.m. with a two-hour ride following. All motorcycle riders welcome. For more information, call 320251-1207.
Faith in Action seeks volunteers
Great River Area Faith in Action of St. Cloud is a nondenominational organization matching compassionate, caring volunteers to people who because of age, disability or life circumstances need some help to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteer opportunities include doing simple household chores, taking someone who can’t drive to the doctor or grocery store, or just spending some time visiting or going on outings. Call Cherise at 320-2588678 for more information on how you can become a Faith in Action volunteer. A couple hours a week is all it takes to make a difference in someone’s life and in yours forever.
Summer Food Service available to YMCA
In partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, the St. Cloud YMCA will participate in the Summer Food Service Program and will serve meals to all children enrolled in summer day camps without charge from 11:30 a.m.-noon weekdays. The meals will meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The YMCA is located at 1530 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.
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Fourth of July Festival activities on track by Mike Nistler news@thenewsleaders.com
It may not seem like it now, but in less than two months when as many as 50,000 people are expected to invade St. Joseph for the July Fourth celebrations, the construction work at the St. Joseph Parish grounds should not be too much of a hindrance. Site work is expected to be completed on the new parish center by July 1, said Sandy Scholz, parish business director. Visitors to St. Joseph should not be surprised, however, to see a few changes to this year’s festival, which has been going strong for 107 years. “Definitely, the construction will have a great impact,” Scholz said. “However, we’re hoping it is a very positive impact. We’re hoping we will be able to place things in a better location for this family friendly event.” Earlier this year, event organizers sat down and mapped out a new layout for the var-
ious vendors, Scholz said. “Now we’re going to be able to keep the food all together.” Three-phase power has
been added to two locations on the grounds, allowing an opportunity to make the event layout friendlier for visitors as
well as workers, she said. “Things will definitely be different,” she said, adding orFestival • page 8
Farmers’ Market opens
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Sunshine and warm temperatures greet vendors and visitors alike to the first outdoor St. Joseph Farmers’ Market of the season May 10.
Camp Invention coming to St. Joseph July 8-12 by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
is returning to the College of St. Benedict again this summer. The camp is for students entering grades one through six. It’s part of an elementary-enrichment program that encourages children to discover their own creativity and inventiveness through hands-
on science, technology, engineering and mathematics content. Does your child want to exThe camp engages chilperience some hands-on learndren’s brains to help prevent ing this summer? If so, then learning loss by providing Camp Invention might be a some hands-on fun during good option. months children are not usuCamp Invention is a weekally attending school classes. long science day program that During the camp, children use creative thinking to solve real-world problems. Four curriculums are used in the various camp locations. According to Susan Clarke, a regional consultant in charge of programming in Minnesota, more than 350 students have participated in the camp at CSB since 2006. During the camp, children rotate through four classes each day. They work on various challenges, some individually and some in group settings. Together, they brainstorm ideas, test and make group decisions, and evaluate and contributed photo Camp Invention, a week-long science day program, is coming revise their ideas. This allows to the College of St. Benedict again this year. These children at- them to build teamwork skills tended last year’s camp and are playing creative outdoor games and to use their imaginations. The camp at CSB will be diand practicing teamwork. The camp is scheduled for July 8-12. rected by Missy Tellinghuisen, A discount is offered to those who register before May 30.
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taught by qualified local teachers and will have a one-toeight staff-to-student ratio. High school and college students will help guide groups through the four daily classes. This year’s camp program is GeoQuest. It features the “I can Invent:Launchitude” module, which allows participants to combine physics and pre-engineered household items to create a duck-chucking device. Teams are challenged to launch international rubber ducks to their countries’ origins and then race to destroy competitors’ duck territory. Teams are able to put physics (trajectory and velocity) into practical use as they take apart broken appliances and re-engineer the gears and gadgets to invent the ultimate duck-chucking device. Even if a child has participated in the camp in past years, he or she can benefit from new adventures at this year’s camp. Students who are entering grades seven-nine can regisCamp • page 7
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If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 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. April 24 9:23 a.m. Assist business. North College Avenue. Vehicle registered to male who pumped in $40 worth of gas. Male came inside and bought other items and put them on credit card. Employee did not ask about gas and so they did not charge for the gas. Tried to locate a phone number to call him to pay for gas. He returned to the store and made payment with store manager. No further action taken.
Charles Miller, science instructor at St. John’s Preparatory School, was named the grade 9-12 “Honor Teach- Miller er” recently at the Minnesota Independent School Forum Private Education Awards Celebration at the University of St. Thomas. Miller was selected as one of four finalists from a large pool of nominees and was nominated by colleague Eric Yanke. The Minnesota Independent School Forum’s mission is to strengthen Minnesota’s K-12 independent schools through advocacy and advancement. Miller resides in Sauk Rapids with his wife and children.
April 25 12:08 a.m. Dog complaint. Fourth Avenue SE. Woman called to report a dog running loose. Officer arrived and took the dog. Owner was identified by the dog’s tag number. The dog was returned to owner and was advised if there was a previous violation, he would be cited.
Leah Nothnagel, a former Sartell resident, recently earned a major internship with Harvard Forest in Peter- Nothnagel sham, Mass. beginning this summer. According to Harvard Forest’s website, students research “the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global climate change, storms, forest harvest, wildlife dynamics, biodiversity and invasive species.” Nothnagel’s research will focus on the environmental effects of ruralurban boundary development. The 11-week experience includes a stipend, housing and meals, as well as mentoring from some of the top researchers in ecology. At the conclusion of her research, she will present her results at state and national conferences including Washington, D.C. Nothnagel was selected for one of the 33 internship positions from a nationwide pool of nearly 600 candidates from colleges of all sizes across the country. She has been attending Minneapolis Community and Technical College and was recently honored at a recognition ceremony there. Her advisor Dr. Katherine Kragtorp says, “This will be a life-changing experience for Leah. She has wonderful enthusiasm and asks lots of intelligent questions. She clearly earned this intership.” Nothnagel is the granddaughter of Evelyn and Kenneth Nothnagel of Sartell.
April 27 10:33 a.m. Ordinance violation. Birch Street E. Officer observed a keg in the bushes overnight. Officer stopped at the residence today and spoke toresidents. Both admitted to having a permit for a keg in the house and admitted to having two kegs at a party the previous night. Officer inquired about the keg in the bushes. Both stated they brought it to a neighbor’s after it was empty and unsure why it was there. Two kegs and City of St. Joseph keg permit were confiscated. 11:05 a.m. Vandalism. Twelfth Avenue SE. Chevrolet Silverado parked in front of house was keyed overnight. Truck has a scratch across the hood. Unknown when it happened. Owner is going to get officer an estimate. 2:11 p.m. Noise complaint. First Avenue NE. Caller lives in trailer park and could hear music. She went out driving and saw a lot of college people out partying with loud music near First Avenue NE but wasn’t sure of the address. Officer spoke with students in the 300 block of Old Highway 52. Advised to turn it down a little because of complaint. Group of approximately 400 college students were having a beer olympics gathering. 5:58 p.m. Medical. Birch Street W. Female appeared to have left side Blotter • page 3
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J. Andrew Edwards (right), managing editor at Liturgical Press, accepts the first-place award for their publication, “Keys to the Council,” at the 23rd annual Midwest Book Awards Celebration from Sherry Roberts, president of the Midwest Independent Publishers Association. Liturgical Press, Collegeville, won first place in the Religion/Philosophy category for its publication, Keys to the Council, at the 23rd Annual Midwest Book Awards. Winners were announced May 8 at the Bloomington (Minn.) Center for the Arts. The competition attracted 187 books, entered in 44 categories, from 75 publishers in the 12-state Midwestern region. Some books were entered in more than one categoryfor a total of 308 entries. The Midwest Book Awards are sponsored by the Midwest Independent Publishers Association, a non-profit professional association that serves the upper Midwest publishing community, advancing the understanding and appreciation of publishing production, promotion, and related technologies, professions, and trades. The association includes publishers, authors, editors, artists, designers, publicists, marketers, printers, distributors, and any others who contribute to the vitality of the publishing industry. Derek Dale Hasch, St. Joseph, son of Joyce and Dale Hasch, Avon, recently graduated from St. John’s University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Two St. Joseph students were recently accepted and have chose to attend the University of Minnesota-Morris. They are the following: Amelia Walz and Amanda Walz, both 2012 graduates of Apollo High School.
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The Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict celebrate jubilarians. Pictured here are (front row, left to right): Ss. Marion Sauer, Theresa Lodermeier, Rita Marschall and Burkard Braegelmann; (middle row) Ss. Marius Hiltner, Lauren Keppers, Micahela Hedican (Prioress), Agatha Zwilling and Germaine Gagnon; (back row) Ss. Colleen Haggerty, Jocile Robinson, Owen Lindblad, Leonore Mandernach, Leora Juettner and Luanne Lenz. Not pictured are Ss. Maranatha Renner, Elaine Gagne, Elizabeth Roufs and Marie Brang. Several nuns at the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict recently renewed their monastic promises during a celebration of the Eucharist followed by a festive meal for the whole community. S. Marie Brang, a 75th jubilarian, and three
60th jubilarians Ss. Elizabeth Roufs, Elaine Gagne and Madonna Kuebelbeck were unable to attend. However, they were honored May 1 at St. Scholastica Convent during a jubilee celebration for the nuns living there.
Abby Zinken, daughter of Mark and Michele Zinken of St Joseph, was one of 598 students who recently graduated from
Concordia College, Moorhead. She is a graduate of Tech High School majoring in accounting.
St. Cloud Hospital Intensive Care Unit awarded gold The Intensive Care Unit at St. Cloud Hospital recently earned the 2013 Gold Level Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence. This is the third time the ICU has received the Beacon Award given by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the first time the Beacon Award has been awarded in three levels: bronze, silver and gold. St. Cloud Hospital achieved gold for sustainedunit performance and patient outcomes. The award honors hospitals that: exhibit high quality standards; provide exceptional care of patients and their families; and demonstrate excellence in collaboration, communication and partnerships that support the value of healing and healthy work environments. The Beacon Award recognizes individual units that improve every facet of patient care. For patients and their families, the
Beacon Award signifies exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall satisfaction. St. Cloud Hospital ICU initiatives have: decreased mortality rate for patients with severe sepsis or septic shock from 48 percent in 2004 to 24 percent in 2012 ; decreased ventilator associated pneumonia rate from 3.26 to 0.83 (rate/1000 ventilator days), less than benchmark comparisons; decreased the incidence of ICU delirium from 10.4 percent to 6.4 percent; decreased the average ventilator hours by 16 percent using an early mobility protocol; and reduced centralline-associated blood- stream infections by 40 percent. St. Cloud Hospital ICU is one of two gold level Beacon units in Minnesota and is joined by two additional silver award recipients.
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Student spotlight: CSB sophomore Emily Boettcher (If you would like to recommend a student to be considered for this feature, please contact the Newsleader office at news@ thenewsleaders.com or call 320363-7741.) by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Emily Boettcher is a sophomore at the College of St. Benedict, studying psychology. Boettcher is the daughter of Jim and Peggy Boettcher. She has two brothers, Zach and Matt, and one sister, Megan. She will soon have a sister-inlaw, because Zach is engaged to marry Katie Fraizer in October. Boettcher is active with the Tanzanian Village Fund and the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. She became aware of the Tanzanian Village Fund when she traveled there in 2010, while attending Cathedral High School. It’s a non-government organization that is working on improving the economy in the village of Mikocheni by reducing poverty. Boettcher said the fund is currently being used to finish a well-building project. The ROTC program is offered at more than 1,000 United States universities and colleges. The program helps prepare young adults to become officers in the U.S. military. The program offers a paid college education and guaranteed
Blotter from page 2 pain. Officer administered oxygen until rescue arrived. Gold Cross transported to St. Cloud Hospital 11:37 p.m. Minnesota Street W. Juvenile. Report of two juveniles attempting to get into a bar. They were denied several times. Caller stated they were currently on the west side of the building. Officer arrived and was unable to locate
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post-college career in exchange for a commitment from cadets to serve in the military after graduation. Boettcher will enter the Army military branch. As a cadet in the ROTC program, Boettcher is required to take classes which focus on leadership and also to attend physical training sessions twice each week. “I joined the ROTC program because it combined my goals of being in the military and getting my degree,” Boettcher said. Fun facts about Boettcher: Favorite subject: Anything related to psychology. After graduation, she plans to enter the military and then attend graduate school for psychology. Favorite leisure activity: During her free time, Boettcher enjoys reading or playing soccer. In high school, she received all-conference and all-area honorable mention awards for soccer. Favorite music: Boettcher enjoys alternative music because she can relate to it and it’s different from the “oh so common” love songs played on the radio. Favorite movie: Red Tails. “I like movies that are based on true historical events, even if the movie doesn’t follow it exactly,” Boettcher said. Favorite place to volunteer: During high school, Boettcher
traveled to Tanzania. It was her favorite place to volunteer. “I’ve only been there once, but it was the most rewarding experience of my life and the lessons I learned there, I don’t think I could learn anywhere else,” Boettcher said. Favorite thing she likes to help other people do: Boettcher has worked at various nanny jobs in the area since she was 14. She said her previous experience as a nanny has shown her how important reading is in a child’s life. She has enjoyed helping some of the children she worked with improve their reading skills and said it’s one of her favorite things she likes to help other people do. “It’s so much fun to watch them try to learn something that’s so important to them,” Boettcher said. Favorite restaurant and food: Her favorite restaurant is Buffalo Wild Wings and her favorite food is green olives. Favorite quote: “I knew who I was this morning, but I’ve changed a few times since then,” by Lewis Carroll. The thing she likes best about St. Joseph: “My favorite thing about St. Joe is watching it change and grow over the years, but still having the feeling of a small town,” Boettcher said.
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unable to locate anything. 8:31 p.m. Theft. Old Highway 52. Complainant stated his backpack was taken from a party at approximately 6 p.m. He does not know the address, just that it was in St. Joseph. Missing was his wallet, clothes, identification, credit cards, cell phone and prescription Xanax. No suspects. Approximately $200 value.
April 28 2:35 a.m. Domestic. Minnesota Street E/Second Avenue SE. Received a report of a shirtless male and a female having a physical exchange in the middle of the road. They were stumbling around. Officers checked the area and were
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Emily Boettcher (right) and her friend, Miya Stewart, are shown at a military ball this spring. Boettcher is a sophomore at the College of St. Benedict. She is in the ROTC program and is studying psychology. Stewart is in the ROTC program with Boettcher, and attends St. Cloud State University.
Buddy is a 5-year-old neutered Beagle and his name fits his personality! At the shelter Buddy always exhibits a mellow and heartmelting tail wag upon your approach. Buddy lived with three other dogs, multiple cats and guinea pigs in his former home. They all came to the shelter for new homes because their people had to move across country. His favorite activity is going on long walks so he can entertain his nose. He has been friendly with children and is house-trained. If you’re looking for a new best friend, Buddy is sure to not disappoint. “Helping one animal won’t change the world … but it will change the world for that one animal!” Dogs - 12 Rabbits - 4
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St. Joseph resident reflects on turning 90 the journey along the way. “It’s just a number,” she said. “I never thought about it before.” She recently celebrated her birthday with a big party hosted by her children and family. That gathering was all the reminder she needed about the gift of another year of life. She and her late husband, John, have three children – two boys and one girl. Most of her family attended the festivities that were held in Savage, where much of her family lives. “It was just awesome,” she said of the gathering. “They did a good job. There were so many people. I had at least 80 guests.” Those guests traveled from
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Martha Kierzek doesn’t have any special recipe to share with others on how to make it to age 90. All she knows is she’s happy to have reached the milestone. For someone who has survived a stroke and a brain tumor, she is always in good spirits. To her, that’s the only way to be. “You’ve got to be in good spirits if you want to live that long,” she said. Kierzek turned 90 years old April 26. The St. Joseph resident, who currently resides at Arlington Place, said she never really thought about hitting the age but admits she’s grateful for
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not only Minnesota, but states including Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona, California and Hawaii. When she saw all those people, she immediately thought “Oh no, not 90. What did I do in all those years?” It was quite the gathering. What she liked most was seeing people she hadn’t seen in years and watching them dance. She even did the “chicken dance” with some of her guests, she said with a laugh. When asked about the most memorable part of her life, she looks to her legacy. When her daughter, Rita, gave birth to her first grandchild, Susan, she was too excited for words. “I didn’t care if it was a boy or a girl,” she said. “I was just excited.” Family is very important to the Minnesota native who hails from St. Anna. She is the third oldest of 10 children, a proud grandmother of six and has eight great-grandchildren. Another fond memory for her was traveling to Arizona during the winter. She and her family did that every year for about 27 years. She loved those days. These days one can find her playing cards or listening to what she calls old-time music. Her words of wisdom on living a long life are simple: “Work hard and stay active.”
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Above: Photos line the walls of St. Joseph resident Martha Kierzek’s room at Arlington Place in St. Joseph. Below: Kierzek looks at one of the gifts she received recently after turning 90 years old.
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Do you want to help a child discover courage and abilities that they never thought possible? The Therapeutic Horseback Riding program at Camps of Courage and Friendship may be right for you. They are looking for help with horse leaders for lessons, side walkers to assist riders, grooming and tacking. Volunteers to create memories, form new friendships, make a difference in someone’s life and more. Volunteer training provided. For information on this and other United Way volunteer opportunities, visit www.thenewsleaders.com.
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Pam Ertl believes she has found her “key to wellness” and would like to help other people find their keys, too. Ertl recently opened her own business called “Key to Wellness, LLC.” It is located in the Natural Source Holistic Health and Training Center, located at 235 Cedar St. E. in St. Joseph. Ertl is a complementary and alternative health-care practioner, bioenergetic wellness consultant and professional educator on natural modalities or treatment tools. Ertl said she realizes some people might not be familiar with natural modalities, and that is the reason she’s opening her business. “It’s such an important part of my life, and it changed it so much I need to share this knowledge, information and these wonderful remedies with others so they can have their own experience,” Ertl said. Ertl does not claim to cure, diagnose or treat any illnesses. Instead, she said she guides, assists and recommends remedies. Ertl shares information and uses a variety of energetic tools she has been professionally certified and/or trained in. She said she works with individuals to monitor their process energetically and discusses ways for that individual to integrate holistic practices to find their own unique journey to wellness. Some of the tools Ertl works with include homeopathy; homotoxicology (detoxification practices of letting go of what does not serve you); emotional support, release and balance; BACH flower essences; aromatherapy (working with essential oils); energetic healing, cleanings and balance; hormonal harmony; digestion support; EAV (electro accupuncture); dousing (radiesthesia using a pendulum) and “Living With”
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Ertl arranges some of the products available for customers at the Natural Source location. She works with individuals to monitor their process energetically and discusses ways for that individual to integrate holistic practices to find their own Pam Ertl operates her business, “Key to Wellness,” out of the Natural Source holistic health and training center in St. Joseph. unique journey to wellness. Ertl is a complementary and alternative health-care practitioconsults. Ertl said in her free time she ner, bioenergetic wellness consultant and professional educaThe “Living With” consults enjoys spending time with her tor on natural modalities. are individual consultations to family and friends. She also enhelp people transition into a joys traveling, gardening, read- professionals within the Natural ral Source, besides the services gluten-free lifestyle due to ce- ing and exercising. She is start- Source. Each professional has offered by Ertl, include educaliac disease and/or gluten in- ing to create her own home- his or her own business located tional classes offered throughtolerance. made gifts such as hand lotions, under one roof at the Natural out the year, meditation, Reiki energy therapy, spiritual readErtl, who grew up in St. salves, aromatherapy spray and Source location. The professionals at the Nat- ings and guidance and massage. Cloud in a family of eight chil- perfume roll-ons. Ertl said the Natural Source dren, said she was in the in“I am very passionate in cre- ural Source offer a variety of surance field for 20 years until ating new ideas on how I can services to renew one’s mind, recently became a member of a terrible accident occurred in guide my clients through their body, spirit and well-being on the St. Joseph Area Chamber 1998. The accident happened as own unique journey,” Ertl said. all levels – emotional, physical, of Commerce. They are open she and her husband were exit- “My passion deeply comes from mental and spiritual. Some of 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. ing a retail store with electronic seeing individuals experience the other services and modali- For more information contact doors. Her husband made it out their own positive changes. Ev- ties that are offered at the Natu- 320-363-8463. the doors, but she was trapped ery day is truly a reward for between the doors and incurred me, knowing I am there to help several injuries. guide clients in taking their first Spring Ertl had several health issues steps in a positive direction by cleanin that surfaced during the next offering the key to start their g! few years after the accident. own journey.” She could not find relief until Ertl is also a Celiac Disshe started working with the ease Foundation support-group complementary and alternative leader for celiac disease and Blake Thoennes health-care practice tools. She gluten intolerance. She said Repair Specialist said they piqued her interest. it can be very overwhelming “I didn’t have any prior ex- when a person is first starting perience with these modalities,” with a gluten-free diet. The Ertl said, “but with life-chang- number for the support group is ing results, this is where my 320-202-0456. unique journey began down the Ertl is the sole owner of Key path that really changed my life to Wellness. She works with and is still changing my life.” a team of other natural-health
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Slow down, enjoy spring With our long winter that seemed like it would never end, the warm weather of the past couple of weeks has been an incredible enticement to get outdoors. In our hurry to embrace the warm weather, sunshine and longer days, let’s remember to SLOW DOWN and enjoy it. Too often people are in a hurry to get from Point A to Point B, and that spells danger for almost everyone. Motorcyclists, bicyclists, runners, walkers and folks pulling boats and trailers, and others hauling equipment from farm to field may seem like impediments to us in motor vehicles — especially when we want to get home from work or are running errands to enjoy our backyards or lake places. This time of year is especially bad because it’s prom season and high school and college graduation time. Scores of young people are out to have a good time, and they are feeling bulletproof. In addition, do not forget the myriad road construction projects that require slowdowns, delays, lane closures and more. It’s enough to make one see red. Let’s hope it’s not blood-red. Throw into the mix the trend of people who use their cell phones to talk or text, and it all becomes a plot for a horror movie. In order to avoid playing a tragic role in that scene, THINK before you get behind the wheel. Remember often it’s the other driver or the bicyclist or pedestrian or farm vehicle that might do something to bring them into your path even if you’re doing nothing wrong at all. Not only should motorists drive slower, but they should be aware of all that is around them. In order to do that, you need to pay full attention. Put the cell phone in the glove box or shut it off to avoid the temptation to look at it if it rings or buzzes or beeps. And did you know it’s illegal to text in your car even if you’re sitting at a stoplight? Take a moment to brush off some of the skills you may have learned decades ago when you were taking your driver’s training. Don’t tailgate, leave room between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. Check your rear-view and side mirrors. Look ahead and anticipate what might happen. Don’t race through a yellow light if you can safely slow down and stop. Help yourself and others enjoy this wonderful time of year.
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Opinion Hello, St. Joe! Look forward to meeting all of you Like thousands of Central Minnesotans, my first introduction to the city of St. Joseph was its Fourth of July festivities. As a boy growing up near Pearl Lake, my parents would bring me and my siblings to watch the parade and partake in the festivities. That was almost 50 years ago. Today, I live in St. Joseph and recently began working with the St. Joseph Newsleader. I have never lived far from St. Joseph, but it’s only been recently I’ve begun to appreciate all the city has to offer. After graduating from Kimball High School, I attended St. Cloud State University, where I worked at the student newspaper and studied journalism. My first newspaper job was in southwestern Minnesota in the town of Luverne almost 35 years ago. I wasn’t really crazy about Luverne, which was more like South Dakota than Minnesota. Did you know the county of Luverne is in Rock County, which is the only county in Minnesota without a natural lake?
Mike Nistler Reporter The job in Luverne was followed by newspaper jobs in New Ulm and St. Peter before I started working for the St. Cloud Times in 1983. Often my job at the Times would bring me to St. Joseph to cover an event, including doing a story or two on the Fourth of July festival. I left the Times after 17 years to begin a freelance writing career and eventually began publishing Minnesota Moments magazine 10 years ago. Even during those years I did several stories on St. Joseph folks who had unique hobbies. Many of the readers to the magazine live in the St. Joseph area so to them, my name may be familiar. At first, the magazine was published six
times a year, but when the economy began to falter, I decided to publish quarterly. That left me extra time for more freelance writing and here I am, now covering St. Joseph full-time. Like I said, I moved to St. Joseph almost two years ago and have gotten to know the community better. I am a frequent visitor to the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail. In fact, Minnesota Moments recently ran a yearlong series of stories and pictures highlighting the birds that can be seen along the trail during the four seasons. It was a wonderful collaboration between Bill Boles and Russ Ergen, two St. Cloud men who have spent hundreds of hours on the trail. If you visit the trail, chances are you’ve seen them with their binoculars, note pads and cameras. A few other of my favorite places are the Local Blend, Bello Cucina, Millstream Park, Heim-Kins, Kay’s Kitchen and, of course, my own backyard. I look forward to meeting many of you who live in St. Joseph and who work here and make it a great place!
Letters to editor
Many are excited about ‘Gathering Place’ Ray and Jean Weyer, St. Joseph Regarding the letter to the editor from May 10: We’re glad Paul Ritzenthaler’s first impression of St. Joseph’s Church was a good one! We’ve lived in St. Joseph for 53 years and the church is like a second home to us. Our six children were baptized and received the sacraments in the church. The church isn’t just a building. The “church” is the people who gather in that building to worship. Because we don’t visit with the people around us during
services in the Catholic Church, we need an accessible place to gather before and after masses to find out how our friends and neighbors are doing and to get to know new members. Maybe we can assist them in some way! Our parish had talked about and wanted a gathering space for more than 30 years. The monastery isn’t interested in selling any property, so we have to use the land we have to its best potential. If we are patient until the project is done, there are plans for trees and shrubs to be planted. The children need a place to play. And, since Jesus said
“Let the children come to me,” it will be a joyful thing to see them playing on the front of our church property. Ritzenthaler is being judgmental in saying a “very minimal number of the congregation” are in favor of the “progress.” Many of us are very excited about our “Gathering Space,” and we are happy with the way it blends in with the school. Please wait until the project is complete and you may be surprised at how beautiful and useful this building will be in our community!
In response to changes at the Church of St. Joseph Barry Elert & Linda Sand, St. Joseph We completely agree with the opinions expressed in Paul Ritzenthaler’s com-
ments regarding the changes being made to the church. They look terrible. What was once a charming building adding warmth and character to the town has been tastelessly destroyed for some inexpli-
cable reason. The changes look hideous, the new additions don’t match the existing building, and beautiful mature trees have been removed. This appears to be completely unthought out.
Wrestling should remain an Olympic sport by U.S. Sen. Al Franken When the International Olympic Committee recently recommended eliminating wrestling from the games starting in 2020, it struck me – and I’m sure a great many other Minnesotans – as not only a blow to Olympic tradition, but also as just plain wrong. As a former high school wrestler from a state with a great wrestling tradition, I think this ill-considered decision should be reversed, and I have joined a growing chorus of people in the United States and across the world who have called on the IOC to reinstate the sport. Wrestling taught me hard work, discipline and the ability to think on my feet (and on the mat), just as it has done for generations of athletes from this country and the more than 70 other countries who send wrestlers to the Olympics every four years. No doubt, the sport’s absence would diminish the appeal of the games for many observers, but to me, much worse would be the loss of a place for wrestlers to compete at the highest level of international competition. In other sports – like hockey, basketball, soccer and tennis – you can go “pro” (we former wrestlers don’t consider pro wrestling an actual “sport” – more an “entertainment”). In competitive wres-
tling, the Olympic games are as good as it gets. Stealing the gold-medal dreams of so many hard-working athletes across Minnesota and the world seems almost unforgivable – especially when sports with much less Olympic tradition remain Olympic sports. Minnesota’s deep Olympic wrestling tradition spans decades Former Minnesota Sen. Paul Wellstone attended the University of North Carolina on a wrestling scholarship, where he was an undefeated Atlantic Coast Conference champion. He and his two sons – who also excelled at wrestling – bonded over the sport. I’m sure Paul would join me in opposing this decision, not simply as a wrestling partisan, but because he understood how much the sport means to so many communities, families and athletes in our state. In Minnesota, our Olympic wrestling tradition has spanned many decades, with our state sending at least one wrestler to every Olympics since 1968. In fact, in 1972, Minnesota was chosen to host the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials at Anoka High School. Three U.S. wrestlers competing in those trials, including the legendary Dan Gable, won gold medals at the Munich Olympic games later that year. Keeping with our state’s reputation for ground-breaking leadership, the Univer-
sity of Minnesota Morris, led by wrestling coach Doug Reese, was the first college in the nation to make women’s wrestling a varsity sport. By opening that door of opportunity in the 1990s, several of the school’s women wrestlers were able to compete and win national and international events. And it paved the way for New Ulm native Ali Bernard to compete in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. Outside of Minnesota, many other states also have proud wrestling traditions and I have teamed up with a bipartisan group of senators from those states to introduce a resolution urging the IOC to reverse its decision to eliminate wrestling. In the U.S. House, Congressman Tim Walz from Minnesota is leading a similar effort. The good news is the recent IOC vote is only a preliminary recommendation. The final decision will not be made until September, when the entire IOC will weigh in on the matter. Between now and then, I hope the voices raised – both in the United States and internationally – will help restore wrestling to the Olympic games, where it has always been, and where it should stay. I know a great many Minnesotans – who understand our state’s great Olympic wrestling tradition – would agree.
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Community Calendar Friday, May 17 Pillow Cleaning, sponsored by the Y2K Lions, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Fire Hall, St. Joseph. Blood drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., American Red Cross, 1301 W. St.. Germain St., St. Cloud. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., All Saints-St. Mary’s, Holdingford. Saturday, May 18 Communitywide Garage Sale, sponsored by the St. Joseph Jaycees, today and May 19. www.cityofstjoseph.com. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., All Saints-St. Mary’s, Holdingford. Plant Sale, sponsored by Stearns County Master Gardeners, 8:3011 a.m., Riverside Park Shelter, St. Cloud. www.extension.umn.edu. Furniture Drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids. To schedule a pickup, 320-656-9004. Spirituality for the 21st Century talk/discussion, 10-11:30 a.m., St. John’s Abbey guesthouse. 320-
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Lake Wobegon Marathon ends in St. Joseph
photos by Mike Nistler
Jordan Hanlon, St. Paul, nears the finish line of the Lake Wobegon Marathon in St. Joseph, May 11. Hanlon’s winning time on this windy day was 2:38:19. He was the first of 310 Volunteers had to fight strong winds to set up the finish line for the Lake Wobegon Marathon finishers of the race that started in Holdingford. last Saturday. The race began in Holdingford and ended in St. Joseph.
Festival from front page ganizers will use this year to learn “what things will need to be tweaked in the future.” Any time 50,000 people invade a city for an event it is a challenge, Scholz said, “but we have a great group of parishioners who have been doing this for a long time. They know exactly what size of area is needed.” A better use of space will allow organizers to keep the family-friendly events in one area and the adult activities, such as beer tents, in another.
One thing that will be new this year is there will not be a chicken dinner. Part of the reason is the aim is to keep as many events outdoors as possible. “We’re eliminating it for this year,” she said, adding the meal might be offered next year if event-goers so desire. However, with so many other food choices, Scholz said she does not think it will be missed too much. “We have such a great relationship with our food vendors,” Scholz said, “especially the St. Joe Meat Market.” The market will supply the hamburgers and brats and can have
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a trailer set up on site to provide supplies. The only activity that will take place indoors this year is a “very attractive country store,” which will be housed inside the school. “It’s rather labor-intensive to move all those items outdoors,” said Scholz, who has been business manager for the parish since 1999 and knows a bit about the history of the festival. It was started 107 years ago as a picnic, and the purpose
was to raise money for the clock located in the bell tower. Throughout the years, the festival has grown, especially since the Fourth of July event has been coupled with the Joe Town Rocks activities on the night before. That event was added in 2006 for the sesquicentennial. St. Joseph Parish works closely with many groups to make sure the festivities run smoothly. Stearns County assists the St. Joseph Police
Department with traffic and crowd control. In light of the tragic events at this year’s Boston Marathon, Scholz said the organizers have worked closely with St. Joseph Police Chief Pete Jansky as well as the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department. Parishioners assist in those efforts as well. If anyone would like to volunteer to work with the festival, they can contact the parish office.