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Town Crier Register now for tour to Cuba
Education First College Study Tours is offering a rare opportunity for college students, their teachers and community members to travel to Cuba in March 2016. This nineday travel journey, which will occur from March 5-13, will include stops in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara. The purpose of this trip is to learn more about Cuba from the people who live there. If you are interested in this unique travel opportunity, contact Vicky Knickerbocker by phone at 320-252-0387 or by email at vknicker@yahoo.com.
Travel to Germany, Poland and Czech Republic
Education First College Study Tours will provide travel participants with the rare opportunity to travel to Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic in May of 2016 to visit Holocaust sites and retrace some of Inge Auerbacher’s Holocaust experiences. Inge is a Holocaust survivor who lives in Queens, N.Y. who will be making this trip with us. The tentative dates for this trip are May 19-June 3. Featured stops on this trip will include Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Nuremberg and Munich. If you are interested in this unique travel opportunity, contact Vicky Knickerbocker by phone at 320-252-0387 or by email at vknicker@yahoo.com.
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Tamms’ 'See Ya' party set Aug. 22 at El Paso by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Carole Tamm and her family are saying farewell to the El Paso Sports Bar and Grille with a 70th anniversary and "See Ya" party Saturday, Aug. 22. The event will include various food and drink specials and a DJ, Troy Battig of St. Joseph, will be playing their favorite musical tunes. A morning paint-with-mimosas session will be held at 11 a.m. That event is filled. People are welcome to stop by at any time throughout the day. Tamm, 68, says it's time for her to end the legacy and spend time doing what "normal people do." She plans to spend time with her children, grandchildren and friends, and to work around her house. Tamm has four adult daughters and two grandsons, Blake, 12, and Chase, 9. Her children
Jodi Rajkowski, 46; twins Tasha Tamm and Tanya Tamm, 39, and Ashley Tamm, 32, have all worked at the business. All four daughters also have other professions. Jodi is a financial worker at Stearns County, Tasha works for Stearns County Administration, Tanya is a police officer in St. Paul and Ashley is a technology advisor at Marco Inc. Carole Tamm said it's because of her parents, Claude and Marian Menzhuber, her children and grandchildren and Denny Tamm that she's hosting the party. Tamm's family has owned and operated the bar and restaurant for 70 years. After her father was drafted and served in the U.S. Army, he and his wife, Marian (Varner) Menzhuber had planned to move to California, but Claude changed those plans when he purchased Leo's Bar for $25,000. Leo's El Paso • page 4
Waterfowl stamp designs due Aug. 28 for contest
Wildlife artists can submit entries for the 2016 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp from Monday, Aug. 17, through 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 14 Criers.
Sign up now for hunter safety course
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters it’s never too early to sign up for a hunter safety course. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom setting or online. Find a class by visiting mndnr.gov/safety/firearms/index. html, or by calling 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367. For additional criers, visit www. thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.
Owner, Carole Tamm, holds and views a photo of her parents, Claude and Marian Menzhuber, which she has kept in her office. The family has owned the El Paso Sports Bar and Grill for 70 years and is ending their legacy in September.
Bond rating raised; $2.64 million in bonds issued by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
The City of St. Joseph's bond rating, which has been at an A+ for the past four years, was raised to an AA-
for 2015. This increase in bond rating allows the city to sell bonds at a lower interest rate. The increase is due to the increased financial health of the city. The rating is issued by Standard and Poor.
The city also issued $2.64 million in bonds, which were purchased by Northland Securities; $1.87 million will be used to help purchase Colt's Academy, along with $506,000 in cash. The remaining $770,000 in
bonds will be used to pay for equipment purchases and improvements in the city that have already been approved, including the Northland and Clinton Village neighborhood improvements.
'Weekend of Songs' to fill Local Blend with music
Expo for Seniors set Aug. 15
Expo For Seniors is looking to raise scam awareness from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at the River’s Edge Convention Center. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 14 Criers.
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Songwriters Dave Cofell and Adam Hammer dreamed for a long time about creating a musical showcase for singers/songwriters. They didn't contributed photo just dream about it, though; Seen here are Dave Cofell and Adam Hammer, two songwriters they created it. And they've who began the Weekend of Songs showcase five years ago. Both watched their showcase grow musicians will perform at the Local Blend at 6 p.m. Friday, every year. The Weekend of Aug. 14. Songs is now in its fifth year, bringing area songwriters from all genres together at the Local Blend to please central Minnesotans' ear drums. Cofell, of St. Joseph, and Local police departments are classes. Hammer, of Sartell, have accepting applications for the 2015 In Police Academies, partici- worked hard to cultivate a Metro Police Academy. pants learn about all phases of community of musicians at Applicants must be 21 or older law-enforcement work and expe- the Local Blend throughout the and must have a crime-free record. rience, sometimes firsthand, the years, both with the Weekend The course is free. many tasks undertaken daily in poof Songs and as co-hosts of The eight-week course will be- lice work. Topics covered include gin Sept. 10 and last until Oct. 29. laws, ethics, investigations, fire- a weekly open mic on TuesClasses will meet every Thursday arms, emergency driving and more. day nights. The duo, who play from 6-9 p.m. at the St. Cloud Most graduates of the program music separately as well as Police Department, a total of eight Police • page 3 together, knew from the start
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the Local Blend would be the perfect setting. They wanted to maintain a festival atmosphere but in a smaller indoor setting, consisting of open-mic sessions, meet-ups and jam sessions, all featuring singers/songwriters. For the fifth annual event, the festival is bringing in songwriters from across genres – from folk, alternative, blues, punk, pop and more. Acts include: Friday, Aug. 14 6 p.m. – Adam Hammer and Dave Cofell; 7 p.m. – 12-yearold Paige Gielen; 8 p.m. – Dylan McFarling; 8:30 p.m. – Chaos in Clockwork. Saturday, Aug. 15 5 p.m. – Ben Schirmers; 6 p.m. - open mic; 8 p.m. – John Larson; 9:30 p.m. – Goodbye Lucy Grey. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, the songwriters' chalMusic • page 5
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George Lock was recently appointed court administrator for Stearns County District Court by judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Lock will replace Timothy Roberts, who recently retired after more than 32 years of service with the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Lock has worked for the Seventh Judicial District in various capacities for 15 years. He has served as the Mille Lacs County Court Administrator for the past nine years and is currently the multi-county Court Administrator for Mille Lacs and Todd counties. Lock is also a certified court executive through the National Center for State Courts, and pos-
sesses various post-graduate degrees in legal studies from the United Kingdom. Lock is currently a member of the Drug Court Initiative Advisory Committee of the Minnesota Judicial Council. As Court Administrator, Lock will oversee Court Administration staff in Stearns County. The office provides staff support for a full range of court operations for the district court, including processing and management of all records and files of the court, as well as providing services to the public, other county offices and the judiciary. Lock’s appointment becomes effective Aug. 12.
If you have a tip concerning a crime, 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.
July 23 5:08 a.m. Suspicious person. Minnesota Street/College Avenue. While on patrol, police observed an individual smoking outside his vehicle behind a public building. After being questioned about his activity, he stated he was simply a stockholder of the business who was enjoying the church bells. No further action was taken. 8:21 p.m. Driver violation. CR 75/2nd Avenue NW. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle run a red light. The intersection was clear, but the driver was pulled over due to violating traffic laws. The driver stated he was distracted by the police car and did not notice the light was red. He was issued a violation and released. July 24 7:05 a.m. Gas drive-off. College Avenue N. Police were notified after an employee called them stating a male driver drove off without paying for his gas. The vehicle and owner were located via surveillance video. A letter will be sent to him in order to inform him of this violation. 2:45 p.m. Damaged property. College Avenue S. Female called authorities after noticing damage to the right rear bumper of her vehicle. Damages amounted to approximately $300. No suspects have been found at this time.
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July 21 5:02 a.m. Unlocked door. 19th Ave NE. On foot patrol, an officer found the front door of a business unlocked. The officer called the company stating their door was unlocked and to have a keyholder contact the department. 6:44 p.m. Fire. 7th Avenue NW. Police responded to a report of burning with lots of smoke. Upon arrival, police found homeowners burning leaves. They advised the owners they could not burn anything besides wood, per city ordinance. The fire was put out immediately. July 22 8:33 p.m. Arrest. Iverson Street W. St. Joseph police assisted the county deputy with a warranted arrest. Authorities arrived at the suspect’s residence and arrested the individual. The suspect was transported to the county jail for further sentencing. 8:44 p.m. Driver violation. Division Street W. While enroute back to St. Joseph, an officer observed a driver texting while at a stoplight. The driver was pulled over once the light turned green and issued a citation for using a wireless communication device while behind the wheel.
July 26 12:01 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 4th Avenue N.E. Employees at a local gas station requested police escort, as there was an unknown vehicle parked in the lot. Upon arrival, police discovered the vehicle was unoccupied. No further
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Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 action was taken. 12:33 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. 4th Avenue N.E. While finishing a report, police ran a check on a female complainant who was discovered to have a warrant from Stearns County. She was informed of this warrant, which she was unaware of. She was very cooperative and taken into custody for further action. July 28 1:02 a.m. Animal complaint. 5th Avenue N.W. Police were dispatched after several reports of a dog barking. Upon arrival, police spoke with the male owner of the dog who stated he worked overnight shifts and kept his dog in a kennel outside while he was gone. Police advised the man to keep his dog from disrupting the neighborhood or further action would be taken. 2:48 a.m. Alarm. Cedar Street E. Police responded to a report of a car alarm sounding. Upon arrival, no alarm was heard, and the scene was cleared. July 29 2:08 a.m. Suspicious person. 10th Avenue S.E. After receiving a complaint of a suspicious male standing in the courtyard of an apartment complex, police arrived at the building unable to locate
Police from front page express how surprised they were that police work is nothing like what is so often depicted in movies or TV shows. Those who graduate from the
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com the man. Complainants stated the male was tall, muscular and wearing all black. He was reportedly looking through apartment windows on the ground floor. No further action was able to be taken. 5:39 a.m. Unlocked building. Minnesota Street E. Officers on foot patrol discovered an unlocked door at a local eatery. No keyholders were found, but the building was locked and secured. July 30 4:45 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. CR 133/CR 75. Police responded to a driving complaint. The driver was a female in an SUV-type vehicle. The vehicle and driver were unable to be located. July 31 12:08 p.m. Fire. Elm Street E. Police responded to a report of a strong gas smell. Upon arrival, no smell was detected, and the area was cleared. Aug. 1 9:36 a.m. Gas drive-off. College Avenue N. Employees at a local gas station reported a driver who had not paid his bill. After contacting the driver based on a recorded license-plate number, he willingly paid what was owed. No further action was taken. Academy are not qualified to do police work, although they could choose to become volunteer reserve officers. The purpose of the Police Academy is educational only. For an application, call or go to any local police department. Applications are also available to download from police-department websites.
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El Paso from front page
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Almost all items from the El Paso Sports Bar and Grille, including this chandelier which Marian Menzhuber found at an auction, will be auctioned off Sept. 28.
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was located about a block from the current El Paso building. Claude's uncle, AC Walz, owned the bar with the Menzhubers from 1945-1966. Shortly after the purchase, Leo's Bar had an electrical fire and was destroyed. The Menzhubers rebuilt the bar and reopened it in six months. Tamm said her father asked her to remember and patronize people and businesses, such as the Bernick family, who helped after the fire. She has continued to do this throughout the years. The family built a new bar at the current location in 1960, which included six bowling lanes acquired from the St. Joseph Lab School. Two shifts of teams bowled Monday-Friday, and one shift of teams bowled on Saturday and Sunday. Many skilled bowlers used the lanes in the 1960s, but eventually bowling nights were reduced to two nights each week and then one night each week. A restaurant menu was created in 1966. At one time, it included steaks, seafood, hamburgers, a salad bar and more. Later, the family got out of fine dining and the menu transitioned to hamburgers, wraps, pizzas and more. A banquet hall was added in 1978. They became well known for their chicken and dressing that was catered at many weddings and other events. Other favorites included the family-secret recipes for a barbeque sauce and coleslaw dressing. Updates and renovations continued through 1990. A vaulted ceiling area and two sand volleyball courts were
added. In 2006, a patio area was added for outdoor dining. Tasha coordinated summer volleyball games, consisting of 64 teams that played Monday-Thursday, 16 teams each night. Throughout the years the El Paso has hosted many weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties and more. Organizations such as the St. Joseph Lions, Sno Joes and others hosted annual fish fries. Tamm said the El Paso was a good place to host holiday parties because employees could have bowling, bean-bag and pool tournaments all at the same location. She and her family are thankful for the many friends and customers who have supported them and shared friendships throughout the years. Not going into work at the El Paso will be a huge change for her. Tamm grew up spending a lot of time at the business and has been there 55 years. When she was younger, she had considered moving to California, but her father wanted her to stay and help them with the business, and she did. Tamm said she will miss the people, but she will not miss the work of owning and operating the El Paso. Tamm started working at the El Paso when she was young, wiping tables and chairs and setting clean ash trays out. During the years, she continued to take on more duties, including serving, bar-tending, cleaning up after bowling and much more. Family members put in many long hours at the business. First Claude and Marian, then Carole and Denny Tamm and then their four daughters. Many holidays were spent
Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 at the El Paso and they invited employees and customers, who didn't have anywhere to go, to join them for a meal. Christmas Eve gifts could not be opened until later when her parents finished working. For a while, they worked seven days each week until Sunday buffets were eliminated, and the El Paso closed on Sundays. Tamm was then able to spend Sundays with her children. After she was married, Tamm remembers after taking the baby-sitter home, she sometimes didn't get home until 2:30 a.m. Her daughters often worked shifts after they finished shifts at other jobs. Claude also sold boats, pontoons, anchors and more as a side business. Tamm often helped him in that business when she wasn't working at the El Paso. Because of her commitment to the business, Tamm missed out on other events. One event she recalled is when her friend had front-row seats and invited her to an Elvis Presley performance and she couldn't go because she couldn't find anyone to work for her. It's because of her family's legacy she has kept the business and stayed as long as she could. Tamm said the celebration is a lot about her father. She was close to both her parents, but as a business partner, she saw her father almost every day. "He did a lot for the community," she said. "He was active with the Boy Scouts, St. Joseph Fire Department, St. Joseph Lions, St. Joseph Planning Commission, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and more." El Paso • back page
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Food & Beverage Management
from front page lenge will be presented. The 18-hour songwriter challenge is a chance for songwriters to flex their creative muscles, have some fun, share some music and even win prizes. This challenge is based on the regular monthly songwriters' challenge which is part of the Local Blend’s weekly open-mic nights. Each year, the songwriters' challenge has a theme, which isn't announced until the end of open-mic time on Saturday night. Last year, the theme was "painting a picture." In 2013, the theme was "read a book (turn off the TV)." Tickets are available for the Weekend of Songs, but don't worry if you're not sure if you'll like the music or not; Cofell and Hammer have you covered. The festival has a suggested donation ticket model, which means you can feel free to come in the Local Blend and sit down for a while. The Local Blend is open as normal during
and Supervisory staff
A great Hospitality Management development opportunity exists at the Holiday Inn & Suites, St. Cloud. The hotel is seeking Food & Beverage Management and Supervisory staff. Candidates will need to have a minimum of three years food and beverage service, including experience with serving alcoholic beverages. Banquet service experience a plus. Job duties include supervising, training, hiring, scheduling and coaching staff on the floor to make certain hotel’s guests receive excellent service and standards are maintained. Shifts may include working with staff in banquets, restaurants or River’s Edge Convention center. Hotel staff are required to be available evenings, weekends and holidays to serve guests during peak business periods. Number of shifts per week can be flexible. Benefits include meal during shift, hotel discounts, 401k/profit sharing plan and company subsidized medical insurance available. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check. We participate in e-Verify; must be authorized to work in the USA. contributed photo
Seen here is Chaos in Clockwork, one of many groups to perform during the fifth annual Weekend of Songs. Other featured musicians included Adam Hammer and David Cofell, Page Gielen, Dylan McFarling, Ben Schirmers, John Larson and Goodbye Lucy Grey. the festival, so you don't need a ticket to come in; just donate if you like what you hear. Cofell and Hammer guarantee
you will enjoy yourself. All ticket-holders are eligible for door prizes, though, so there is an extra incentive as well.
Hourly Wage: $12-$15/hour Salaried Wage: $33,000-$37,000 annual salary, potential 15% quarterly incentive Compensation based on experience, education, and proven skill set.
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Our View Demonstrators are force for change; agitators bring dead-end violence Ferguson, Mo. these days is a disturbing déjà vu for those of us who lived through the 1960s, especially in the wake of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Angry blacks and some whites rioted, looted and burned parts of cities. People died in those paroxysms of rage, and there was massive property damage. A year ago, parts of downtown Ferguson were in flames after teenager Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer. Recently, on the anniversary of Brown’s death, all hell broke loose again. During a demonstration, peace reigned for awhile, then things quickly went awry as anger predominated, escalating quickly out of control as people threw rocks and bottles at a line of police officers. At one point, an 18-year-old, Tyrone Harris of St. Louis, was shot after allegedly firing several rounds at police. Now hospitalized, he has been charged with 10 criminal actions against the police. A Missouri legislator summed the situation up perfectly on TV Tuesday morning. There are peaceful demonstrators, he said, but then there are agitators – people out to cause mayhem. That’s true of Tyrone Harris and true of the agitators who trashed and burned Ferguson a year ago, most of them not even residents of Ferguson. It’s no wonder there is such hostility between the blacks in Ferguson and its police force. Just a few statistics will explain why. Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis with 21,000 people, is 70 percent black and yet it has only five blacks on its police force of 50 members. After the violent ruckus a year ago, the U.S. Justice Department did a study and determined the city was resorting to “policing for profit” – that is, ticketing residents aggressively even for the smallest offenses to get money for the city’s coffers. Last year, there were many good changes made in Ferguson, good foundations for progress toward a healthier community-based policing system in which officers and residents got to know one another. City officials resigned; a black interim police officer was appointed. Lines of communication had been opened. Nothing breeds fear, suspicion and ultimately violence more than lack of communication. Sometimes sustained anger is a useful tool that forces change to happen. That is why demonstrations – peaceful ones – can be important. It’s a lesson we all should have learned from MLK Jr. But agitators set on violence can quickly undo any of the good initiated by peaceful demonstrations appealing through peaceable assembly for redress of grievances, as mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Respect peaceful demonstrators, but spurn the instigators who thrive on violence and destruction. Right here in the St. Cloud area, we should keep that in mind. At Tech High School and in downtown St. Cloud, there have been demonstrations by Somali residents and some white residents. Fortunately, they were peaceful demonstrators, not agitators. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri wisely noted change in Ferguson will take time. The situation is complicated by all kinds of interconnected, socio-economic problems: lack of jobs, poor to nonexistent job skills, gaps in education, widespread poverty and hostile attitudes. McCaskill said all of those problems are now being addressed. It will take time to make things better, she cautioned. That is true of Ferguson, it’s true of St. Cloud, it’s true everywhere.
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Opinion Cancer center needs new lease on life Most of us half expect it when we hear scandals about faraway institutions. We tend to react, cynically, with “Yeah, what else is new?” But when such scandals happen closer to home, it can have a disturbing effect, causing us to wonder, “Is there anything we can trust anymore?” One such scandal recently hit home, involving the CentraCare Coborn Cancer Center in St. Cloud. And when I say “hit home,” I do mean hit home – me, personally. Two summers ago, I was treated for cancer there – 28 radiation sessions, two rounds of chemotherapy. I was so impressed by the staff (receptionists, technicians, nurses, doctors) I was forever singing their praises to family and friends and wrote several laudatory columns about that excellent place. You can imagine my stunned surprise when I received a letter in the mail one day informing me I had been one among other patients whose radiation-treatment plans had been flawed. Long story short, some of us were over-radiated, some under-radiated. Independent audits had discovered the botched treatments. After receiving the letter, I had to wait an anxious weekend to meet in person with a doctor and a nurse, who told me what happened. I was one of the under-radiated patients. I asked them many questions, wanting to know how many other patients were affected, how long had it been going on, how and why such deadly serious errors could have happened. They wouldn’t tell me how many patients; they wouldn’t tell me how the botched plans occurred. Legally protected information, I was told. Later, I asked for the actual copy of my audited treatment plan. That, too, was denied, although a nurse did send me a summary, in
Dennis Dalman Editor her words, of the report’s findings. I recently learned, on good authority, that the incompetent treatment plans had been going on for at least two years; that many dozens of people – possibly more – were affected; that the failures involved a wide range of cancers and cancer stages; that the screw-ups were the result of an utter failure of a checks-and-balances protocol among three teams; that employees in those teams have since been fired (one of which was the radiation-dose measurement team). In other words, they were not consulting with one another (double-checking, triple-checking) with each faction to verify each plan the way they should have. It was a disastrous lack of coordination and focus. I cannot help wondering how many people – victims of such inexcusable incompetence – have since died or are having to undergo yet more wearying and painful treatments, having to face a recurrence of cancer all over again, as if once is not enough. While sitting in the lobby at that cancer center every morning two summers ago, I used to exchange lighthearted banter (and sometimes serious talk) with other waiting patients, some of them so pale, so weak, so tired it would break your heart to see them. I keep seeing them in memory, hoping they didn’t receive that devastating “oops” letter, but I can almost bet that some of them did. I was very fortunate as
my cancer was Stage I, so I feel at this point cautiously optimistic about it not re-occuring. But knock on wood. Who knows? Despite all of that, I still like the Coborn Cancer Center, and I still enjoy going there for follow-ups because the staff members (the good ones still there) are so kind, caring, compassionate, and all of them possessing a quick-witted sense of humor (humor being good medicine). Yes, I still praise that place, even though my admiration for it and my trust in it has been shaken. However, I’m confident they will learn from those drastic mistakes. It’s a shame there were some sloppy incompetents working there, but it does my heart good to know they were fired. I just hope they don’t somehow get hired by another cancer center somewhere down the road, the way predatory priests were farmed out parish-to-parish only to continue their abuse. The doctor and nurse I met with asked me what, if anything, would restore my faith in the center. Here’s my answer: the initiation of an iron-clad treatment-plan protocol, under the strictest quality-control system, with oversight from an independent, outside source – at least until they’ve got a total grasp of quality control. Nothing else will do, and nothing else but those measures will fully restore my former confidence in the Coborn Cancer Center. And to new cancer patients at that center, I would give this advice: Ask to see your cancer-treatment plan, have them explain it to you in detail and make absolutely sure a rigorous checks-and-balances policy has been followed impeccably throughout every stage of the plan. And then, let me say to you from the bottom of my heart: Good luck! I hope you and your oncology team succeed in conquering your cancer.
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Reader claims ‘It pays to read the Newsleader!’ Concerned citizen, St. Joseph It pays to read the Newsleader! Michael got his birthday present. A few weeks ago a letter from a Concerned Citizen described how a birthday gift had been left on the wrong porch. A Newsleader reader recognized the description of the gift and thought she and her son might be the persons who
left the gift. However, when she and her son checked with Michael’s family, they said they did receive a gift on their porch on the given day. That left the reader puzzled until it was revealed the gift was in a bag. Voila! The gift she and her son delivered was wrapped in green paper and was not in a gift bag. (Incidentally, the gift bearer had a birthday on the same day as Michael.)
Mother and son called the Newsleader. The Newsleader then called the Concerned Citizen who called the gift bearers. They immediately picked up the gift that had been kept in the Concerned Citizen’s front hall closet in anticipation of this moment! Concerned Citizen does wonder what was wrapped in green paper and delivered to Michael. She forgot to ask!
Presidential debate – who won, who lost? Last Thursday evening, I watched the Republican presidential debates on Fox News. This column will be a discussion of my thoughts on those debates – who won, who lost and who just showed up. Truth be told, it is extremely difficult to get one’s points across in one or two-minute sound bites, but those were the rules, and they applied to everyone on the stage. All in all I thought the debates were entertaining, enlightening and equitable. For me, there were some surprises. Surprise number one was Carly Fiorina. She came across much more intelligent and prepared than I thought she would. She showed herself to be a true stateswoman: polished, smooth and sophisticated. I liked her. My next surprise was Marco Rubio. I was expecting a young, inexperienced politician. What I saw instead was a mature, educated senator with a firm grasp of the world and our place in it. I liked him as well. Another surprise for me was Gov. John Kasich. He looked presidential. He was calm, assured and competent. I came away with a new appreciation for Kasich. A big disappointment for me was Donald Trump. He looked out of place. He was angry, dour and mean. I didn’t appreciate his performance, and I doubt many others across the country did either. The sooner he goes back to his other world, the better. I watched the debates looking for another Ronald Reagan; unfortunately I did not find
Ron Scarbro Guest Writer him. I was hoping to see an individual who showed heart and courage with the strength it will take to be president and deal with this world. I wanted to see a traditional American with the heart of a conservative. I’ve been told Reagan was a once-in-a-lifetime guy. That’s probably true, but that doesn’t mean I can’t hope. There was no Reagan there but there were some good stand-ins. Who won the debates? I believe the American people won the debates. They won because in this group of candidates on the Republican side were people of character, wisdom and true leadership abilities. Almost any one of them would do a much better job than has been done during the past few years. I think the loser in these debates was the Democratic Party. When compared with the quality of individuals on the stage in Cleveland, the entire Democrat entourage looks lame and second-rate. I cannot imagine Hillary Clinton as commander-in-chief of our military and, God help us if Bernie Sanders gets the
nomination. In fact, it’s clear to me any of the announced Democrats will just be a continuation of the failed presidency of Obama or worse. I am not prepared at this time to tell you my personal favorite. I like Bush, Walker and Huckabee. They are all governors or former governors. I appreciate their executive experience. Like you, I will watch closely as this race unfolds. There will be several more debates. All of these fine people will be vetted to their fullest. Picking among them makes America the winner, and we need a win. Those who don’t make it will be great candidates for the cabinet. I like Dr. Ben Carson, an intelligent man with the heart of a surgeon. Our government needs people like Carson, but in a policy-making job. Not as the ceremonial U.S. Surgeon General. Finally, the world is watching. They are watching and hoping we make the right decision. What we need is a Republican candidate who can win. America needs that, the world needs that, I need that.
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.
Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 Is your event listed? Send your information to: Newsleader Calendar, P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374; fax it to 320-363-4195; or, e-mail it to news@thenewsleaders.com. Friday, Aug. 14 Brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Lions, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW. Art Crawl, noon-9 p.m., downtown, St. Cloud. Parkinson’s Tae Guk Kwan Do, 3-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, Inc., 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. 320-267-7717. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2. St. Francis Xavier Parish Festival Teen Night, for grades 7-12, 6-8:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320-252-1363. Saturday, Aug. 15 Expo for Seniors, 7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave. S., St. Cloud. expoforseniors.com. St. Francis Xavier Parish Festival Franny Flyer Kids 1k, 8:30 a.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320-252-1363. Central Minnesota Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1480 10th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids. 320-251-2498. St. Francis Xavier Parish Franny Flyer Certified 5k/10k run/ walk, 9 a.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. Register online. 320-252-1363. stfrancissartell.org. Brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Lions, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW. Central Minnesota CMTA branch meeting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED TEAM DRIVER WANTED: Dedicated run from St.Paul, Minnesota to Frankfurt, Indiana. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Competitive Wage. CDL required. Call 563-580-6648 (MCN) AU TOMOBILES/MOTORCYCLES WANTED CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-871-9134 (MCN) MOTORCYCLES WANTED: 60’s and 70’s Motorcycles. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920371-0494 (MCN) ANNOUNCEMENTS GUN SHOW. August 21st. 22nd, 23rd Westfair - Fairgrounds, Council Bluffs Iowa. Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Large Selection of Guns and Ammunition for sale. For more information, call 563-608-4401 (MCN) Machinery Consignment Sale, Mon., SEPT 14, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Consign early by Aug 28, 2015 for complete advertising. No Small Items, Tires or Pallet Items Accepted After Friday, Sept. 4. Next REC Consignment Sale is Oct. 10, 2015. Gilbert’s Sale Yard, LLC, 641-3982218. 2 Mi. N. of Floyd, IA on Hwy. 218. Tractor House Internet Bidding Available. www.gilbertsaleyard.com (MCN) FOR SALE TRAILER SALE! “15” different styles of DUMP trailers. Used $1,899.00; 12’ $5,499.00; 14’ 14,000# $6,798.00 with tarp; 6’x12’ V-nose ramp $2,750.00; 7’x16’ V-nose Ramp $4,546.00; Aluminum & Steel utilities; www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for Prices!! 515-9724554 (MCN) AUTOMOBILES CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN)
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Brainerd Public Library, 416 S. 5th St. 612-807-4729. Community Garden Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3226 Maine Prairie Road, St. Cloud. 320-2520020. uufstcloud.org. St. John’s Bible pages on display, now through mid-December, noon4 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Hill Museum and Monastic Library, St. John’s University, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 320-363-3351. 320-363-3514. St. Francis Xavier Parish Outdoor Mass, 4 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320-252-1363. St. Francis Xavier Parish Silent Auction, 5-8:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320252-1363. St. Francis Xavier Parish Live Auction, 6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320-252-1363.
St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
Sunday, Aug. 16 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320253-9359.
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El Paso from page 4 Besides owning and operating the business, Tamm helped care for her parents before they died. Both died at age 95, several years apart. A famous celebrity she remembers meeting at the El Paso is actor Martin Landau, who starred in Mission Impossible and other shows. He came in on a Saturday night, on a bus with other cast members who were performing Dracula at the Ordway Theater in St. Paul. She recalled she had been varnishing tables and had changed clothes to help serve because they were busy serving prime rib that night. She thought he looked familiar but couldn't place him. When she met and visited with him, he was very nice and invited them to one of his performances, which they did go and see. Tamm remembers going to work the day her twin daughters
were born. Because of a snowstorm in 1975, she said she almost didn't make it to the hospital before they were born. She didn't know she was having twins, but her mother had predicted she was having twins, something her doctor didn't confirm. Tasha was born first and Tanya was born 30 minutes later. One baby had been positioned behind the other one. Tamm said the worst experience that has happened to her and her family during her years of being at the El Paso is when Jodi's husband, Ron, was struck by a driver while working at a construction site in Burnsville Oct. 13, 2011. He and his supervisor were both struck. His supervisor died at the site and Ron died several hours later. She said it was so sudden and unexpected and he is a great loss whom they all grieve very much. Through the years, Tamm has had some very good employees, several who stayed with the business a long time. Two employees, Kelly Crue and Kelly Kilanowski, were with her business for 10 years and moved
on to other occupations last year. Kayla Grahn and Mary Munden, will be with her until she closes the business. Grahn has worked for her for six years, and Munden has worked for her for 10 years. New employees helping through the summer include Colleen Fleck, Jennifer Komis and Brenda Bollig. Tamm's final day in business will be Sept. 26. She made a promise to host a final wedding celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, and she plans to keep her promise. After the wedding, Sunday, Sept. 27, her family will prepare and set up for the auction which will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28. She plans to auction off almost everything from the business. The property has been sold to a developer and it will no longer be used as a bar and restaurant. "It's important to note while I've been in this business, my family has been here to help me," Tamm said. "My four daughters and my two grandchildren are the most important people to me. If I can retire from here and my family can have good health, then I am the wealthiest lady in the world."
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