Reaching EVERYbody!
Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid St. Joseph Newsleader St. Joseph, MN 56374 Permit No. 21 ECRWSS Postal Customer
Newsleader St. Joseph
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 Volume 28, Issue 33 Est. 1989
Postal Patron
New shelter proposed for Millstream Park
Town Crier
by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com
County website provides construction updates
St. Joseph Park Board members presented a budget request at the St. Joseph City Council meeting Aug. 22 that included a proposal to build a new park shelter at an estimated cost of about $500,000. The park board spent more than a year evaluating Millstream Park, which is located north of CSAH 75 and east of CSAH 3 on the northwestern edge of St. Joseph’s city limits, and it reviewed the city’s needs and wants, said John Anderson, a park board member. “Our purpose here tonight is to give you some insight into what projects we would like to complete in 2017 and submit them for your consideration because we are talking about a serious amount of money,” Anderson said in his opening remarks to the council. About 32 hours of spring cleaning is required to remove the mold build-up on the park shelter’s ceilings, Anderson said, and there is up to an inch of ice build-up on the floor annually that needs to be thawed in January for the discgolf Ice Bowl, which donates its proceeds to the local food shelf. Other shelter issues include pavers tipped toward the building so water does not drain properly; the fireplace does not vent properly, resulting in air quality issues;
The construction from Heritage Drive to CR 120 in Sartell consists of reconstructing to four lanes the section northwesterly of Hwy. 15 to just past Heritage Drive, including construction of a five-legged roundabout at Heritage Drive and an added lane along northwesterly bound CSAH 1 southeasterly of Highway 15. Evergreen Drive will be extended and will become the fifth leg of the roundabout. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 26 criers.
Quiet Oaks Hospice House seeks house, patient care
Quiet Oaks Hospice House, a private eight-bed residential facility in St. Augusta, is looking for house and patient-care volunteers. House volunteers provide hospitality and comfort to families and residents, prepare meals, clean, help with laundry and assist staff with miscellaneous hospitality projects/ tasks including yard and garden work and floral arranging. Volunteers are needed for at least two three- to four-hour shifts monthly. Weekend help greatly appreciated. Volunteers are also needed to assist nursing staff with caring for and visiting with residents. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 26 criers.
Park • page 2
photo by Frank Lee
Millstream Park is located north of CSAH 75 and east of CSAH 3 on the northwestern edge of St. Joseph’s city limits. It’s the site of many proposed projects for next year, the most expensive of which is a new park shelter.
Man dies after being trapped under car by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com
A St. Joseph area man died Monday afternoon after getting trapped underneath a car in his garage, according to
Stearns County officials. Gary Glein had used a floor jack to lift up a vehicle he was working on in the garage at 30890 First Ave. NE just north of the St. Joseph city limits. The 58-year-old
For additional criers, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.
trapped underneath the car. Stearns County sheriff’s deputies along with St. Joseph police officers, St. Joseph fire and Rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance responded to the scene of the fatal accident.
Small towns must change to find new life, vitality
United Way to host Day of Caring Sept. 22
United Way of Central Minnesota will host Day of Caring on Thursday, Sept. 22. Day of Caring is designed to bring people together to volunteer on community projects. The day will begin with a kick-off breakfast at the Waite Park Community Pavilion from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Volunteers will be provided a continental breakfast during the kick-off and a free T-shirt. (T-shirts can be picked up on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the United Way office and worn on Day of Caring). This is a great opportunity to volunteer with co-workers, friends, family and service groups for your community. Projects include painting, packaging food, fall clean-up, crafts and children’s activities. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 26 criers.
removed a wheel to change the oil and was under the car when the car slipped off the jack causing it to land on his chest. Glein’s wife came home from work and found him
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com
photo by Dave DeMars
Benjamin Winchester, senior research fellow with the Center for Community Vitality, which is part of the University of Minnesota Extension program, makes a point during a presentation Aug. 17 at Peace Lutheran Church in Cold Spring. The presentation was entitled “Rewriting the Rural Narrative” and dealt with changes small towns have seen in the past and will see in the future.
Our rural towns and villages are not dying, they are merely victims of the narrative used to describe them. It’s a narrative that is straight out of the 1950s, according to Ben Winchester of the Center for Community Vitality, which is part of the University of Minnesota Extension program. Winchester presented his ideas at an Aug. 17 presentation at Peace Lutheran Church in Cold Spring. About 35 people from Cold Spring, Avon, Collegeville and St. Joseph gathered to hear Winchester present data gathered throughout the years that demonstrates the picture of the dying small town is mostly anecdotal. Most small towns are really thriving, though many are changing or in transition from
www.thenewsleaders.com
the type of “Mayberry RFD” existence we fondly remember to a different kind of town. What we think we know of small-town life is largely the result of what Winchester referred to as “anecdata.” “Anecdata is information which is presented as if it were based on serious research, but is in fact based on someone’s opinion and what they wish was true,” Winchester said. “Everything I present today is going to be based on solid research.” Winchester describes and documents the kind of change that was and is taking place in area small towns in Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin and in Minnesota in such places as St. Joseph, Sartell, St. Stephen, Sauk Rapids and Rice using a datadriven approach. Towns • page 3
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
2
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016
Cedar Street Salon & Spa
$10 off Pedicure Must present coupon. One coupon per customer per visit. Expires: Aug. 31, 2016
320-363-0200
Business Hours: Monday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
235 E. Cedar St. • St. Joseph • www.cedarstreetsalonandspa.com photo by Frank Lee
Have any Achievements? Grad. from HS/College, Military Honors, Awards Submit to news@thenewsleaders.com For contact purposes only, please include first/last name and phone.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO BODY REPAIR Auto Body 2000
(behind Coborn’s in the Industrial Park)
St. Joseph • 320-363-1116
BEAUTY Mary Kay Cosmetics Joyce Barnes St. Joseph • 320-251-8989
ELECTRICAL HI-TEC Electric • St. Joseph Residential • Commercial Remodeling • General Services 320-363-8808 • 320-980-0514 EYECARE Russell Eyecare & Associates 15 E. Minnesota St., Ste. 107 St. Joseph • 320-433-4326
CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Jerry Wetterling College Ave. • 320-363-4573 jlwchiro.com
MASSAGE Justina Massage Young Living #1122141 Minnesota St. • 320-492-6035
CHURCHES Gateway Church - New Location! Saturday 6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. Northland Plaza Bldg. • 708 Elm St. E. 320-282-2262 • gatewaystjoseph.org
PUBLISHING Von Meyer Publishing 32 1st Ave. NW St. Joseph • 320-363-7741
Resurrection Lutheran, ELCA
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. WoW! (Worship on Wednesday) 6:30 p.m.
610 N. CR 2, St. Joseph 320-363-4232 www.rlcstjoe.com St. Joseph Catholic Church Masses: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Klein Builders Inc. 320-356-7233 www.kleinbuildersmn.com TECHNOLOGY Computer Repair Unlimited 24 W. Birch St. St. Joseph • 320-492-2814 www.computerrepairunlimited.com
TRUCKING Brenny Transportation, Inc. Global Transportation Service DENTISTRY St. Joseph • 320-363-6999 Drs. Styles, Cotton & Milbert www.brennytransportation.com 1514 E. Minnesota St. YOUR INDUSTRY St. Joseph • 320-363-7729 Your Business Laser Dentistry Address 26 2nd Ave. NW City • Phone • Website St. Joseph • 320-363-4468 St. Joseph • 320-363-7505 www.churchstjoseph.org
Call the St. Joseph Newsleader at 320-363-7741
if you would like your business included. Check out the online Business Directory at thenewsleaders.com which hyperlinks to each business’ website.
John Anderson, a member of the St. Joseph Park Board, looks at the costs to build a new park shelter at Millstream Park during his budget request presentation Aug. 22 at the St. Joseph City Council meeting. Mary Munden, a records specialist with the St. Joseph Police Department, looks on.
Park from front page easy access into the building by rodents; cracks in the exterior blocks; and restrooms are not handicapped-accessible. “Basically, we believe the current shelter has outlived its useful life and a replacement is necessary,” Anderson said of the first phase of the park board’s improvement plan. “We determined our No. 1 priority is the replacement of the park shelter.” Highlights of a proposed new shelter at Millstream Park
If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320255-1301 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 crime. July 24 2:32 p.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue N.E. Police responded to a male experiencing tingling and tightness in his face and arms while driving. Authorities met the driver in a parking lot. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived and advised him to drink more fluids. July 25 1:32 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Elm Street E. Officers were dispatched to a local business after employees stated there was a vehicle that had been idle in the parking lot for some time. Authorities
include a large shelter to use year-round, kitchen and storage areas, large sitting area with overhang, restroom facilities and the ability to use some areas while locking off others. “Some of the uses for that facility would be Nordic skiing, snow shoeing, Water Fest, Scout meetings, club meetings, special events, Winterfest, an Ice Bowl Disc Tournament and rental for family gatherings,” Anderson said. “The park board believes if we build it, they will come.” The estimated cost to build a new park shelter is $450,000. To include a fireplace would
Blotter
checked the car and found it was unoccupied. They waited until all the employees had left safely. The area was then cleared. 9:32 a.m. Alarm. Minnesota Street E. A complainant called police after a car alarm had been going off repeatedly for some time. Authorities contacted the owner of the vehicle who stated she was taking it in that day for repairs. She was given a verbal warning. July 26 6:03 a.m. Alarm. CR 75 E. Police were dispatched to a fire alarm at a local eatery. St. Joseph Fire Department was also on the scene. There were no issues. 11:42 a.m. Driving complaint. CR 75. Authorities were dispatched to a driving complaint of a vehicle coming into St. Joseph at a high rate of speed, and weaving in and out of traffic. The vehicle was found, and police talked with the driver. He was advised to drive with more care.
cost between $10,000 to $15,000, and the cost for six cement picnic tables would be between $7,500 and $10,000, with an added cost of $15,000 to demolish the old building and $2,000 for gravel. Based on those figures, the estimated cost for building a new park shelter would cost between $484,500 and $492,000, but the park board is requesting $525,000 from the city council. “And that does not include donations we have been assured will come from service groups,” Anderson said, “but I can’t put an amount on those yet.”
July 28 6:42 p.m. Medical. College Avenue S. Officers responded to a woman with chest pains. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived first on the scene, so no police action was necessary. July 29 7:20 a.m. Noise complaint. Morningside Loop. Police responded to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the male who stated he was moving things around in his garage and had started up one of his snowblowers. He said he will not start them until a later time. 8:36 p.m. Missing property. Northland Drive. Officers were dispatched to a report of two abandoned bicycles on a walking path. Upon arrival, authorities ran the serial numbers of the bikes, neither of which were on file. The bikes were transported to city maintenance. No one has claimed them yet.
Published each Friday by Von Meyer Publishing Inc. Publisher/Owner Janelle Von Pinnon Operations Director Tara Wiese
Newsstands Casey’s General Store Coborn’s
Holiday Kay’s Kitchen
Local Blend St. Joseph Meat Market St. Joseph Newsleader Office SuperAmerica
www.thenewsleaders.com
Editor: Dennis Dalman Assignment Editor Frank Lee Designer: Troy Goracke
Operations Assistant Cady Sehnert Delivery Bruce Probach
Newsleader staff members have the responsibility to report news fairly and accurately and are accountable to the public. Readers who feel we’ve fallen short of these standards are urged to call the Newsleader office at 320-363-7741. If matters cannot be resolved locally, readers are encouraged to take complaints to the Minnesota News Council, an independent agency designed to improve relationships between the public and the media and resolve conflicts. The council office may be reached at 612-341-9357.
P.O. Box 324 • 32 1st Ave. N.W. • St. Joseph, Minn. 56374 Phone: (320) 363-7741 • Fax: (320) 363-4195 • E-mail: news@thenewsleaders.com POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ST. JOSEPH NEWSLEADER, P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374.
Friday, Aug. 26 , 2016
Towns from front page
The past
Back in the 1950s, most of the rural small towns were fairly isolated and were still highly dependent on agriculture. Many of the kids who graduated from high school left for the big city, causing what some rural-life biographers described as a “brain drain.” But Winchester disputes that contention, saying what was going on was a normal evolution that was part of globalization brought on by changes in technology. Three areas Winchester said were especially affected were the following: agriculture became highly mechanized, roads and transportation were greatly upgraded, and education expansion and promotion created new vistas of possibility. The 1950s saw the establishment of the interstate highway system under President Eisenhower, and Winchester said that was a major event in the life of small towns. No longer were small towns isolated and more or less self-contained units. Now they became part of the larger world, and that brought changes of all sorts. Small-town life and main street was restructured, schools were consolidated, small-town hospitals were closed, regional medi-
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com cal centers sprang up, and rural towns saw the closing of many churches. “Post WWII saw for the first time rural residents were able to get a college degree,” Winchester said. “The G.I. Bill allowed veterans to get a college degree for free. And we do know rural Americans are over-represented in the military.” Small towns also saw the closing of many small businesses such as grocery stores, hardware stores, gas stations and other small-town institutions. “These mainstays were ultimately doomed to fail because of the improved transportation system,” Winchester said. ”Small towns lost a lot of wealth. But for every gas station that closed in a small town, there was one that closed in the metro, too. So change that happened in small towns also happened in large cities, Winchester said. It just wasn’t as noticeable because of the number of gas stations in the metro areas. Because of the changes in roads and transportation, we saw the establishment of regional centers of commerce – places such as St. Cloud, Willmar, Fergus Falls, Worthington and Marshall. Lots of school consolidation took place in the name of efficiency and opportunity. Bus transportation became part of the American way of education.
“In 1990 there were 432 school districts in Minnesota. By 2010, there were only 337,” Worthington said. “This was hard because towns were struggling with identity issues because ‘we are losing our high school.’” All of the information is grist for the narrative mill about small-town life disappearing. To illustrate, Winchester told the story about a metro-area newspaper that decided to do a story about the impact the loss of a particular post office would have. The reporter used one quote in particular that skewed the narrative in a negative direction. “The post office is the social hub of our community,” Winchester quoted the reporter. “I don’t know what we are going to do without it.” Then he asked how many of the audience ever went to their local post office as a place for social gatherings. “I never go to the post office to hang out with my friends,” said Winchester, drawing a big laugh from the audience. It’s not that rural towns are dying, it’s simply that they are changing and becoming more diversified as a result of the restructuring. But the media doesn’t do a good job of reporting the changes taking place, Winchester said. The big-city media report things like murders, tornadoes, plant closures and other depressing events. If
3
there were any uplifting stories, they went unreported or were buried inside, Winchester maintained. “If there were good stories it was like ‘Jane SoandSo started a business in Watkins and I can’t believe she did that,’” Winchester said, drawing another laugh. Winchester said in Minnesota only three towns have been dissolved during the last 50 years. The last town to do so was the town of Tenney – population 3. They voted to dissolve and join nearby Campbell. In fact, rural Minnesota has seen an 11-percent population increase since 1970, Winchester said. What has declined is the percentage of persons who live in a rural place. That has happened because as more of the population moves to a rural area, the area is no longer considered rural, and it is reclassified.
Movement to rural areas
Winchester said the reason people are moving to the country is because of a perceived improvement in the quality of life. But the new small-town folks have distinct differences from those who lived there in the past. Winchester cited the following differences in newcomers to rural towns: 68 percent have bachelor’s degrees, 67 percent have incomes of $50,000 or more, 51 percent have children in the household, many are leaving career jobs or are underemployed. One other interesting fact is 36 percent of newcomers are actually not newcomers; they are simply moving back to their roots after having gone away. Winchester said the average American moves 12 times in a lifetime, and that number is increasing. We are becoming more mobile and thus more Towns • page 4
We are the
PLACE TO WORK!!! Alltran is an industry leading agency serving nationally recognized clients.
Now Hiring - Debt-Recovery Specialists /Account Managers Account Managers are paid a Base + Commission
PLUS A $500 Sign On Bonus!!! (Paid after 90 days of employment)
Apply online at Alltran.com Or in person at: 200 14th Ave. E., Sartell For questions, please call our recruiting line at 320-534-3667.
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
4
“I love to jump start my car when it’s 20 below.” Said no one ever.
Finance the perfect ride to get you through the winter with rates as low as 2.70%APR. Apply online! 888.330.8482 | mycmcu.org | Centered on you.
Subject to credit approval. Membership qualification required. Rates based on past credit history. The rate reduction offered is based on a .25% discount for having a checking account and debit card and will be used to calculate the final Annual Percentage Rate (APR) to be assigned to a new loan. Does not apply to loans already financed with CMCU. Offer available through 9/30/2016. Rates subject to change without notice. Other restrictions apply. Ask for details. Equal Opportunity Lender. Federally Insured by NCUA.
News Tips?
Call the Newsleader at 363-7741
Come for a job…stay for your career!
A dynamic Healthcare Billing Company is in immediate need of staff. We have 30 immediate openings for Insurance Billers and Patient Customer Service Representatives!
No Experience Necessary! Compensation varies based on experience! GREAT opportunity for advancement! Benefits include but are not limited to: • Four Health Insurance options • Dental • Legal Benefits • Free HealthPartners Health Station Access • Perk Spot Online Discount Mall • 401(k)
• Disability Insurance - including employer paid LTD • Vision • Auto/Home Insurance • Pet Insurance • On-site wellness center • Bernick’s Micro Marketplace on-site
TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, please call 320-534-3667 Or visit alltran.com and apply on-line.
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016
Towns
is moving over?” Winchester said.
from page 3
The new economy
diverse as a people. That is important, Winchester said, because it changes the social, political, religious, work and social-interest makeup of the towns to which the newcomers move. Long-established organizations, such as the chamber of commerce, the Kiwanis, the Lions or Women of Today either change to accommodate new-member interest or wither into non-existence. To measure the change, Winchester looked at the demand for people to fill leadership positions in town organizations such as government, and non -profit institutions. What he found was surprising. “In the U.S., while the population increased 10 percent, the number of non-profits increased 32 percent,” Winchester said. While the need for leadership exists, the way in which people are relating and getting involved in the non-profits is changing, just as the makeup of the population changed, Winchester said. In part this is true because social organizations have changed. They now cover wide geographical areas, have narrowly focused goals, have diverse social interests and make use of technology like social media. Were it not for immigration and the movement of people from place to place, what would become of our economies? Winchester dealt with the needs for goods by newcomers to an area and how that need translates into purchases of goods, purchases of homes, and the transfer of receipts from one generation to another, and from one group to another. “The model is who is moving in, who is moving out, and who
We are on the verge of a new economic narrative, Winchester said, and the characteristics of this new economic narrative is different than that of the past. And this narrative will affect and is affecting all rural communities throughout the country. The new economy has the following characteristics: brick and mortar does not equal economic success; it’s more people focused with more self-employment and more (1099) consultant work for short periods of time; there are more diversified jobs and occupations; more multiple-job holding, job sharing and self employment; recruitment revolves around more than just job and work-related benefits. People in the new rural economy want a kind of emotional fulfillment as well as dollars from their jobs. Winchester said based on data he has examined, there is going to be a severe labor shortage in the future and he said he believes that analysis of why looks at the wrong items to explain it. If small towns want to thrive, then they must understand how they will need to change to accommodate those people who would like to move there. They must look to the future, not the past. It isn’t just building housing for workers or even raising the minimum wage. It’s creating a satisfying environment within which people can live and thrive rather than just be counted as a warm body. The bottom line for rural towns is a simple one, Winchester said. “People want to live and move here for what you are today and will be tomorrow, not what you may have been.”
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
Heroes Appreciation Picnic shows gratitude for helpers
photos by Cori Hilsgen
Above: A crowd gathered for the Heroes Appreciation Picnic Aug. 23 at Millstream Park in St. Joseph. Below: St. Joseph Y2K Lions president Becky Staneart welcomes St. Joseph Police Chief Joel Klein to the Heroes Appreciation Picnic Aug. 23 at Millstream Park in St. Joseph.
Food Service Staff Needed! Sartell-St. Stephen Schools Independent School District 748
Numerous regular and substitute food-service positions available following school calendar. Up to 3 hours/day. Fast-paced, fun and friendly environment.
Please apply at:
www.sartell.k12.mn.us/district-services/human-resources
Got a comment?
Post it on our website at www.thenewsleaders.com.
5
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
6
Our View
Olympic medalist Post makes us all proud Let’s hear it for Alise Post, the St. Cloud woman who won a silver medal in the Summer Olympics last Friday. Post finished second in the women’s BMX (bicycle motocross) race in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 25-year-old Tech High School graduate competed among the best of the best in the world, with gold medal Olympic defender Mariana Pajon of Columbia beating Post by only 0.342 of a second in the final race. Third, winning a bronze medal, was Stefany Hernandez of Venezuela. Pajon and Post hugged each other after the grueling race in a hilly extreme-sports park in Rio. Post is a perfect example of a superb athlete who has combined skills, dedication, determination, rigorous discipline, stamina and grueling training to reach the heights of accomplishment. It’s stunning to think an older brother suggested she try bike racing when she was only 6, and that’s how it all started. Before her first race, a steep downhill one, she backed out at the last minute. But not one to be a quitter, she put all of her effort into her second race and took second place. By the age of 15, Post was a true pro, winning race after race. She was the youngest woman, at age 15, to win the No. 1 Pro Women’s BMX title. She was selected to compete in women’s BMX racing in the Summer Olympics in London in 2012, but a serious bicycle crash caused her to take 12th place. It was a bitter disappointment, but not nearly as terrible as what was to come – the death of her mother, Cheryl, to melanoma in 2014. Post sports her mother’s name on her racing bike as a tribute to her memory and inspiration. As Post triumphed with a silver medal at the Olympics, her father Mark, family members, relatives, friends and fans watched with great excitement. They were, of course, extremely elated she’d nearly taken the gold by less than a split second. They were naturally proud of her world-class achievement. And the rest of us, those who have never met her, are proud of her, too. Post has made the United States proud, Minnesota proud, Central Minnesota proud, and proudest of all are those of us who live in the greater St. Cloud area. Congratulations, Alise Post, from all of us. Way to go!
The ideas expressed in the letters to the editor and of the guest columnists do not necessarily reflect the views of the Newsleaders. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewsleaders. com or P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374. Deadline is noon Monday. Please include your full name for publication (and address and phone number for verification only.) Letters must be 350 words or less. We reserve the right to edit for space.
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016
Opinion
PolitiFact similar to lie-detector test PolitiFact.com is just about the niftiest thing since cupcakes, especially if you happen to be a political junkie. And even if you’re not, it’s still a nifty resource in this era of the Political Liars and Truth-Tellers, too. What’s alarming – but at times almost comical – is the sheer extent some leaders go to when inventing lies, or playing utterly loose with information and facts. And that includes politicians of every party, every stripe. PolitiFact is a fact-checking network headquartered at the independent Tampa Bay Times in Florida, with statewide news organizations all through the states and thousands of trained fact-checkers. What PolitiFact does is to check the accuracy of statements spoken by elected officials and politicians competing for office. It also checks the truthfulness (or lack thereof) of claims made by political parties, organizations, special-interest groups and websites ranging from far left to far right. PolitiFact’s researchers and writers delve into all levels of claims made – local, state and national. Obviously, every statement everywhere can’t be checked. Thus, the compilers welcome requests and scrutinize sources far and wide to decide what to check into based on criteria such as: Is the statement misleading? Is the statement significant? Is it likely to be passed on and repeated by others? PolitiFact rates each claim or statement using a Truth-O-Meter, like a cartoon parking meter with a needle pointing to one of six levels of truthfulness: True, Mostly True, Half True, Mostly False, False, (Liar, Liar) Pants on Fire. The latter category is sometimes unwittingly hilarious because the statements can be such outlandish, ludicrous whoppers. Here’s a statement that was a popular blog: “Arizona, Missouri and Texas residents have a two-pet limit, so the public must ‘surrender their third pet
Dennis Dalman Editor to the Humane Society.’” The flaming Truth-O-Meter, reading Pants on Fire, says, Not a hare of truth (to it). The biggest whoppers (some hilarious, some bigoted, others disgusting) are from blog sites on which bloggers can, like snipers shooting from bushes, tell lies to their hearts’ content with not so much as a scintilla of accountability. But, go figure, those are the very blog lies so many computer users pass on as holy truth. If you click on any of the TruthO-Meters, a page will open with the names and email addresses of the fact-checkers and writers for that particular meter rating. It will also show the background and context of when, who and how the statement was made. If ratings mistakes are discovered, upon further investigation, they are meticulously corrected so the site’s visitors cannot miss them. Not surprisingly, in the white-hot nasty heat of this presidential election season, the statements made by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are constant fodder for fact-checking by PolitiFact. Both have long been scrutinized, and both have plenty of Pants on Fire ratings. Here’s one of Clinton’s Pants on Fire whoppers: (She) says, regarding the presence of classified information in her emails, FBI Director James “Comey said my answers were truthful, and what I’ve said is consistent with what I have told the American people.” Pants on Fire: Cherry picking to the extreme.
Here’s one of Trump’s: “As usual, Hillary and the Dems are trying to rig the debates so two are up against major NFL games.” Pants on Fire: No one in Clinton’s campaign or the DNC had a say (as to when debates will occur). PolitiFact scorecards have Trump a clear winner over Clinton in the Pants on Fire Truth-O-Meter ratings, with 19 of his statements having received that flaming rating while only nine (4 percent) of his statements were determined to be True, 25 (11 percent) to be Mostly True, 33 (15 percent) Half True, 34 (15 percent) Mostly False and 81 (36 percent) False. Clinton’s scorecard is the following: 6 statements (2 percent) Pants on Fire, 53 (22 percent) True, 67 (28 percent) Mostly True, 53 (22 percent) Half True, 35 (15 percent) Mostly False and 27 (11 percent) False. Does that mean Trump is a bigger liar than Clinton? Well, not necessarily. It might simply mean Trump shoots his brash, reckless mouth off more often and louder than Clinton does. There is also a PolitiFacts ObamaMeter that tracks more than 500 promises the president made in his two political campaigns: Kept Promises, 240; Promises Compromised On, 132; Promises Broken, 117; Stalled Promises, 8; Promises in the Works, 34. More people should start checking out PolitiFact.com. It’s a good voters’ resource for examining the truths and/ or falsehoods spouted by candidates. It’s not comprehensive because there are many other factors to be considered in voting for this or that candidate. But PolitiFact is a fine way to cut through the bluster, distortions, exaggerations and – yes – lies spewed left and right. It’s also a good reminder some of these candidates do indeed tell the truth or mostly the truth quite often. Imagine that; there is some hope, after all.
Football is back – and not a moment too soon It’s fall, ya’ll, and that rhymes with, well you know. It’s the obligatory season of laced leather (thank you, porker) in an oblong shape and wearing a brown-pimpled jacket. Darn, never has the pig made such a momentous sacrifice as it did when it surrendered itself for football. Now, do understand, I love pork roasts and other swine sides. But, I am one of those fanatics who would become an eternal chicken-licker if it meant giving up my barbequed ribs love for the beloved “pigskin.” We here in Minnesota are condemned to winters that are unbearable, even for polar bears. Our spring brings us rodents and road detours. Summer somewhat satisfies our unquenched desires for warm days, gentle winds and the obligatory (occasional) overnight summer rain. It would seem this year the only overnight summer rain came with some issues like torrential downpours, hurricane winds and lots of lightning strikes. Well, say I, enough is enough. It’s fall, ya’ll, and time for – let’s sing it all together – football! I have never been one to say autumn is the be all and end all of life with football. But, I know that on any given Sunday, while some followers of the arts will be at a Shakespearean presentation; some political zealots will be attending a campaign speech by someone who represents nothing important; and some whale
Paul Ritzenthaler Guest Writer activists will be at a “Save the Blowfish” seminar, I likewise know their numbers will be dramatically smaller when compared to the overall gatherings of purple and gold-clad groupies (or, even green-and-gold in some watering spots). These football diehards will – male and female alike – offer some comments about the officiating that is not suitable for print. At half time, they will walk into the kitchen of wherever they are watching the game and scarf down some nachos or chips, along with a hotdog and – for sure – no caviar. If they are in a local bistro, they might treat themselves to some potluck members of the local crowd have brought in. Guess what? I forgot to bring up the fact in between the cursing and swearing and cheering and high-fiving, a lot of these establishments provide a free meal come halftime. Heck, no, I’m not going to tell you where! I don’t want you beating me to the halftime lunchtime meal that saves me having to cook supper that night. Yet, believe it or not, the food
(whether served at home or at a lounge) is secondary to the game and the results. The banter will continue on well into the evening, about who did what that was great and who really messed up that play. If the purple-and-gold (or green-and-gold) win, there will be your Monday morning quarterbacks who will explain what the team did right. If the team loses, there will be a wealth of nonsensical information delivered by a man who should obviously have been named coach of the team, explaining why they lost (having not listened to his advice). Usually it’s the same person who, prior to the start of the game, predicted a 20-point victory. I think what it all comes down to is the fact for four hours, politics, social struggles, personal issues and life’s problems disappear. For four hours, we sit in our purple-and-gold outfits shouting “Skoal,” and enjoying the camaraderie that gives us some warm feelings before the dreaded Minnesota winter returns. Paul Ritzenthaler has spent most of his life working in broadcasting before retiring but still keeps himself busy by announcing baseball games at the Municipal Athletic Center in St. Cloud, golfing and trying to keep up with his two dogs Dani, a Sheltie, and Tucker, a Shi-Tzu, at his home in Sauk Rapids.
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016
7
Area schools prepare for upcoming school year by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Area schools are busy preparing for the 2016-17 school year with many back-to-school conferences, open houses, meetings and more. Kennedy Community School will host goal-setting
conferences from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 and from 7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, instead of a traditional open house. The conferences were designed to give parents a chance to get to know their children’s teachers and set academic, behavior and social goals together. Families should
have received a letter with the child’s homeroom teacher and an assigned conference time the week of Aug. 15. Students start school Sept. 7. For more information, call 320-363-7791. All Saints Academy held their packet picnic Aug. 25 at Millstream Park. Students start school Tuesday, Aug. 30. For
Community Calendar
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. 26 Garage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 701 Brookwood Lane, Sartell. Brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Y2K Lions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2
Saturday, Aug. 27 Sauk Rapids Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First Street and Second Avenue next to Manea’s Meats, downtown Sauk Rapids. Brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Y2K Lions, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. 55+ Driver-improvement program (four-hour refresher course), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 Second St. S., St. Cloud. 1-888-2341294. mnsafetycenter.org. Monday, Aug. 29 Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., parking lot of Hardware Hank, Seventh St. N., Sartell. marketmonday.org. St. Joseph Township Board, 8 p.m., St. Joseph Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S. Thursday, Sept. 1 Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 First St. NE, Sartell. AU TO M O B I L E S / M OTO RC Y C L E S WANTED MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1979. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) PETS/PET SUPPLIES GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC OFA. Excel Temp. Import Stock. Guaranteed. 715-537-5413 www.jerland.com #268001DS (MCN) ADOPTION PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 855-390-6047 (MCN) AUTOMOBILES DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855752-6680 (MCN)
Family Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., River East parking lot, CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. 320-252-2422. St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., St. Joseph City Hall, 25 College Ave. N. 320-363-7201. cityofstjoseph.com. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second St. S., St. Cloud. 320-252-8452. Friday, Sept. 2 St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW. stjosephhistoricalmn. org. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2
more information, call 320-3637505, ext. 150. Apollo High School will hold an open house from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. Students will start school Sept. 6. For more information, call 320253-1600. Cathedral High School students had a back-to-school pic-
nic Aug. 25. New students start school Monday, Aug. 29, and all other students start Tuesday, Aug. 30. For more information, call 320-251-3421. St. John’s Prep School orientation began Aug. 19, and the first day of school was Aug. 24. For more information, call 320-363-3315.
LEGAL NOTICE
RESOLUTION 2016-043 ORDINANCE 520.73 AN ORDINANC OPTING-OUT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593 WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law the creation and regulation of temporary family health-care dwellings, codified at Minn. Stat. § 462.3593, which permit and regulate temporary family healthcare dwellings; and WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. §462.3593 allows cities to “opt out” of those regulations;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593, subdivision 9, the City of St. Joseph optsout of the requirements of Minn. Stat. §462.3593, which defines and regulates Temporary Family Health-Care Dwellings. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and publication. ADOPTED this 22nd day of August, 2016, by the City Council of the City of St. Joseph. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH /s/ Rick Schultz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Judy Weyrens, Administrator Publish: Aug. 26, 2016
CNA/LPN POSITIONS Saint John’s Abbey is seeking a part-time non-benefit eligible LPN to work in a small assisted living/ nursing home setting. Small facility and the ability to make a difference. Schedule: Every Tuesday. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8 hr. shift and every other weekend 8 hr. shift both days. Fill-in LPN position also available. Also seeking a part-time benefit eligible CNA. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to noon
Applications are accepted on-line at:
http://employmentosb.csbsju.edu benefits. Driver friendly. All miles paid. Many bonuses. Home when needed. Nice equipment. Paid weekly. WWW.MCFGTL. COM Call now 507-437-9905 (MCN) Over the Road carrier seeking experienced drivers. Midwest and west coast, no east coast. Drivers average 3,000+ miles per week, loaded and empty miles paid. Call recruiting 1-800-645-3748 www. gfltruck.com (MCN) FINANCIAL Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-606-6673 (MCN) STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS got you down? We can help reduce payments and get finances under control, call: 866-8711626 (MCN) FOR SALE Trailer Sale! 14,000 lb. w/ dovetail Skidloader trailers “FREE 10 ply Spare tire” and Save $400.00 off normal pricing. 10 different sizes of DUMP trailers. 6’X12’ V-nose, ramp door Cargo $2,750.00; 7’X16’ $4,169.00; 515-972-4554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for inventory & prices! (MCN)
EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)
HEALTH & MEDICAL Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-604-2613 (MCN)
TRUCK DRIVERS. CDL-A Company Drivers and Owner Operators. Great pay and
ATTENTION: VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drug-
store prices! 50 Pill Special - $99 FREE Shipping! 100 Percent Guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-800-795-9687 (MCN) LIVING WITH KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Medicare recipients may qualify to receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost. Call now! 844-668-4578 (MCN)
Card. FREE Whole-Home Genie HD/DVR upgrade. Starting at $19.99/mo. New Customers Only. Don’t settle for cable. Call Now 1-800-203-4378 (MCN) 19.99/mo. for DIRECTV - HD Channels + Genie HD DVR + 3 months FREE HBO, SHOW, MAX & STARZ + FREE NFL Sunday Ticket! Call Now 1-888-552-7314 (MCN)
Stop OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! SAVE! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy,compare prices and get $25.00 OFF your first prescription! CALL 1-800-263-4059 Promo Code CDC201625 (MCN)
ADT Security protects your home & family from “what if” scenarios. Fire, flood, burglary or carbon monoxide, ADT provides 24/7 security. Don’t wait! Call Now! 1-888-607-9294 (MCN)
Viagra!! 52 Pills for Only $99.00!Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years. Insured and Guaranteed Delivery. Call today 1-888-4037751 (MCN)
GET HELP NOW! One Button Senior Medical Alert. Falls, Fires & Emergencies happen. 24/7 Protection. Only $14.99/mo. Call NOW 1-888-840-7541 (MCN)
IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800535-5727 (MCN)
Life Alert. 24/7. One press of a button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 800-306-1404 (MCN)
MISCELLANEOUS ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN) A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800-442-5148 (MCN) Switch to DIRECTV and get a $100 Gift
DISH TV 190 channels plus Highspeed Internet Only $54.94/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 1-800-390-3140 (MCN) SAVE on internet and TV bundles!Order the best exclusive cable and satellite deals in your area! If eligible, get up to $300 in Visa Gift Cards. CALL NOW! 1-800-9250146 (MCN) FAST Internet! HughesNet Satellite Internet. High-Speed. Avail Anywhere. Speeds to 15 mbps. Starting at $59.99/mo. Call for Limited Time Price - 1-800-715-1644 (MCN)
Exede High Speed Internet. Plans from $39/mo. Blazing Fast Broadband in areas cable can’t reach. Great for business or home. We Install Fast. 1-888-800-8236 (MCN) Free Pills! Viagra!! Call today to find out how to get your free Pills! Price too low to Mention! Call today 1-877-560-0997 (MCN) CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-389-0695. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN) Attention: VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - $99 + FREE Shipping 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW: 855-982-0447 (MCN) TEMPORARY GRAIN STORAGE. Beat the long unloading lines at the Terminal. Go On Farm with On Store’s Innovative new low cost, short term aerated storage system. 20,000 and 50,000 bushel options. Act now to insure 2016 Harvest Installation. Call Scott Gladish 770330-9592, scottg@onfarmonstore.com or visit www.onfarmonstore.com for details, pricing, and local dealer information. (MCN) PERSONALS MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 800-357-4970 (MCN)
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com
8
Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 19 years of loyalty to the transportation industry.
We offer Head Start, Early Head Start, child care and family support services for eligible children and families in Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties in central Minnesota
350 Hwy. 10 S. St. Cloud 320-253-8110 • reachupinc.org
St. Joseph, MN
www.brennytransportation.com
The Ten Commandments of the perfect student
$
95.00
iPhone 6 screen replacement Expiration 10.31.2016
*See store for details.
101 County Road 120, Suite #200 • St. Cloud 320.252.5442 (Located between Sam’s Club and Walmart.)
1.
Thou shalt do your homework every evening. The best time is as soon as you get home from school, after you eat a healthy snack.
2.
Thou shalt carry only what you need in your backpack. Carry only the things you need, morning and evening, no more, no less. This will help you prevent back injury from carrying excess weight.
3.
Thou shalt be polite and respectful. Treat with respect your teachers, classmates, and and school school personnel. personnel. Donʼt Donʼt forget forget the school crossing classmates guard and the bus driver.
4.
Thou shalt denounce any bullying. Whether youʼre a victim or a witness, you have a role to play in putting an end to bullying and intimidation.
5.
Thou shalt wait your turn to speak. If you want to ask a question or answer one, allow others to finish talking first. Raise your hand if that is part of the etiquette of your classroom.
NOW HIRING!!! Direct Support Staff
SWIM SCHOOL
SWIM LESSONS
Love What You Do!
Age-specific lessons • Small class sizes Dedicated adult instructors Now accepting fall registrations! Located at Pine Cone Marketplace 1733 Pine Cone Road S., Suite 100 • Sartell 320-230-6633 • info@jacksplashswimschool.com www.jacksplashswimschool.com
“Respecting and responding to the choices of people with disabilities.”
Call us for all your advertising needs!
320-363-7741
Welcome back students!
Your Hometown Bank BOWLUS 320/584-8282
RICE 320/393-4200
LITTLE FALLS 320/632-9740
ROYALTON 320/584-5522
www.pinecountrybank.com
dungarvin.com
St. Cloud and the Twin Cities
www.thenewsleaders.com
6.
Thou shalt adopt healthy habits. Eat well, well, exercise exercise more, more and get enough sleep. Make these healthy habits a part of your routine.
7.
Thou shalt have the courage to ask for help. Get help with homework if you donʼt understand the material. There are many resources available to help you along, including your own teachers, tutors tutors,and andother othereducation educationprofessionals. professionals.
8.
Thou shalt respect the dress code. You will do better in life if you concentrate your efforts on your academic success and not on how to attract members of the opposite sex.
9.
Thou shalt learn how to be independent. Take notes, ask questions, study before an exam, and look for ways to improve yourself. These are the responsibilities of a mature person.
10.
Thou shalt persevere. No one feels motivated all the time; however, decide now that dropping out of school is not an option. Get help to stay motivated by going to see your schoolʼs guidance department or talking to a parent or wise friend.
Welcome back students!
(320) 654-9999 www.pearldental.com
1716 2nd Ave. N. Sauk Rapids
READY TO BE A SCOUT?
SCHOOL NIGHT TO JOIN SCOUTING
Sept. 22 6-7p.m.
Serving grades 6-12 320-363-3315 www.sjprep.net
Sign up today or learn more at Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines 320-252-2952 Boy Scouts of America Central Minnesota Council 320-251-3930
Welcome back students! 19 W. Minnesota St. • St. Joseph
www.thelocalblend.net 320-363-1011