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CSB to host basketball matchup
On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the College of St. Benedict will host women’s basketball with a matchup between CSB and Concordia-Moorhead. Tip-off starts at 7 p.m. with a halftime performance by the Rising Stars Gymnastics program out of Melrose. Show off your hometown spirit as the theme is “Community and Hometown Pride Day.” The match-up will take place at Claire Lynch Hall on the CSB campus.
Resource Training to host hands-on kids day
More than 650 fifth- and sixth-grade students from area schools will have the opportunity to experience college and hands-on learning at the 2017 Science Rocks! event. This event takes place from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 at St. Cloud State University in the Wick Science Building, Brown Hall and the ISELF building. The conference is coordinated by Resource Training & Solutions. This conference is designed to introduce fifth- and sixth-grade students to a variety of science and nature topics through presentations and handson learning. All the sessions are taught by professionals in their fields including engineers, naturalists, nurses and mathematicians. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Dec. 23 Criers.
Red Cross encourages those able to donate
As freezing temperatures and harsh weather grip much of the nation, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. Millions of people are expected to take to the roads, rail and air to celebrate the season, which can cause fewer donors to be available and lead to a decline in blood and platelet donations. In addition, severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses can temporarily prevent some from giving. Donors with all blood types are needed now to help patients. As a special thank you for taking the time to donate, those who come out to give Dec. 22 through Jan. 8 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Dec. 23 Criers. For additional criers, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.
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Bello Cucina restaurant in downtown St. Joseph is getting a little bigger. The popular Italian eatery will be able to expand by taking over retail space previously occupied by On A Lark, a woman’s boutique that closed at the end of May and was part of the Mill Stream Shops & Lofts on the corner of College Avenue N. and Minnesota Street E. “Bello Cucina is looking to add onto their space,” St. Joseph Administrator Judy Weyrens told the city council at its Dec. 19 meeting before it voted to approve an amendment to remove the designated commercial percentages of commercial use associated with the 2008 project. The 23,706-square-foot
mixed-use, bi-level redevelopment project includes six commercial suites that occupy 12,300 square feet on the ground level, including Bello Cucina, and 13 residential units on the second floor of Mill Stream Shops & Lofts, owned by Jon Petters. The College of St. Benedict-owned On A Lark opened in 2008 in about 1,200 square feet of leased retail space. All of On A Lark’s sales supported CSB women through scholarships and campus improvements, and the boutique’s items can still be found at the campus bookstore. “The current requirement is to have the street-level businesses with a breakdown of 25 percent restaurant, 25 percent office and 50 percent retail,” Petters wrote in his Nov. 7 apEatery • page 5
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Dozens upon dozens of paper ornaments adorn the Christmas tree on Dec. 19 in the Gathering Place inside the Sacred Heart Chapel with handwritten prayer requests for those less fortunate this holiday season. For more photos, see page 5.
House demolition welcomed as ‘Christmas gift’ by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Sometimes, something unspeakably awful can be transformed into a Christmas gift, and that is what’s happening this week in Annandale. The gift takes the form of the eradication of a visual reminder. That reminder is the house at 55 Myrtle Ave. S. – the small house where a killer, Danny Heinrich, lived for eight years. Heinrich is the
confessed abductor and murderer of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling of St. Joseph, whose disappearance one evening in 1989 baffled and disturbed so many people far and wide for 27 years. Heinrich’s house, that nagging reminder, is expected to be demolished Dec. 23, just two days before Christmas, thanks to Tim Thone, president of Thone Development, a real-estate company in Woodbury, near St. Paul. To so many peo-
ple, the demolition will be yet another form of closure to the heartbreaking Wetterling case. Thone, colleagues and well-wishers raised money to buy the house just so it could be demolished, eradicated from memory. His decision is seen as a “Christmas gift” to many, including the neighbors who lived near that house for years without realizing its resident was the man who murdered Wetterling. They were shocked and horrified when they learned
Wetterling’s killer was living right in their midst, and they are happy now that the house will be razed. The mayor of Annandale expressed that happiness in a recent interview with the Annandale Advocate newspaper. “I think he (Thone) has proved Christmas miracles do exist, especially for that neighborhood, because after Christmas the visual reminder of what was once there (will be) gone, House • page 2
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ASA principal Karl Terhaar (left) visits with Linda Heinen, who received the 2016 Inspire Award at the All Saints Academy dinner held Nov. 19 at St. Paul’s Parish in St. Cloud. Heinen has worked at the school for 27 years.
St. Joseph resident Linda Heinen was recently honored at the All Saints Academy dinner held Nov. 19 at St. Paul’s Parish in St. Cloud. She received the 2016 Inspire Award. Heinen has worked at the school for 27 years and has helped students, faculty, staff, parents and others with everything from finding their way around the building, to stopping bloody noses, putting on bandages, distributing information and much more. Joe and Joanne Bechtold
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were also honored at the dinner for their many years of volunteering with serving lunches to the students, helping in the library and more. ASA Principal Karl Terhaar and ASA President Chris Schellinger selected Heinen for her years of dedicated service to Catholic education. “She has been a strong advocate for Catholic education and an excellent administrative assistant,” Terhaar said. Heinen began working at the school when her oldest son was in second grade. She had worked previously at Menard’s Honored • page 3
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St. Joseph Lions receiving awards are the following (from left to right): Ken Stommes, Fran Court, Matt Killam, Kyle Jensen, Duane Sorensen, Donna Hoskins, Ralph Meyer, and Joanne and Joe Bechtold. The St. Joseph Lions’ Club held its annual awards ceremony Dec. 6 at the St. Joseph Fire Hall. The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award was presented to both Matt Killam, who has been with the Lions’ Club since 2013, and Ralph Meyer, who joined in 1985 and has had perfect attendance ever since. Joseph Bechtold and Fran Court were awarded the Lions Hearing Research Fellowship Award, which recognized humanitarian service, outstanding leadership and personal commitment. Donna Hoskins and
Ken Stommes received the Lions Leaderdog Award for their service and work on various committees. Duane Sorensen was present with the Lions Dream Catcher Award for his untiring efforts at club fundraisers. Joanne Bechtold and Kyle Jensen received the Lions Top Dog Award, which honors perfect attendance. They have been members since 2007 and 2013, respectively. Lastly, Sue Kuefler was the recipient of the Helen Keller award for her work as information and technology chairman.
Correction In the story Santa, Mrs. Claus enjoy Winterwalk festivities in the Dec. 9 St. Joseph Newsleader, it stated the pho-
tos were taken at Little Saints Academy. The correct venue is All Saints Academy. The Newsleader regrets the error.
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and that is very important for the healing process,” Annandale Mayor Dwight Gunnarson told the newspaper. “So we’re very grateful, very thankful.” Patty Wetterling is also pleased about the demolition and told Thone it was a gift of healing during the holiday season. Thone had called her personally to tell her of the plans. Heinrich was arrested months ago and held in jail on charges of possessing child pornography. After much legal wrangling and multiple interviews, he confessed to being the abductor and killer of Wetterling and told law enforcement in early September where the boy’s body was buried – near a grove of trees on a farm near Paynesville. Within days, the boy’s body was found and positively identified. Under a legal agreement approved by Wetterling’s family, Heinrich, originally from the Paynesville area, would not be charged with abduction or murder as long as he confessed and revealed where the body could be found.
If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-2551301, 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 a crime. Sept. 28 11:23 a.m. Medical. Second Avenue N.W. Police responded to a woman who was experiencing vertigo and felt sick to her stomach. Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics arrived soon after and took over patient care. 5:59 p.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Avenue S.E./ Graceview Drive. Authorities were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity. The complainant told police a girl was standing near a car with its door open. Upon arrival, the
Recently, Heinrich was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the child pornography-possession charges. After Heinrich’s arrest, the small, one-story, white house on the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Spruce Drive, suddenly vacant, was eventually foreclosed on by the company that had the mortgage, JPMorgan Chase of New York City. The City of Annandale tried three times, without success to buy the foreclosed house, including twice with online auctions. The city, too, wanted to get rid of the house. On Dec. 3, Thone was watching TV news with his wife, Michele, in their Woodbury home. When he heard about the city’s problem in trying to acquire the house in Annandale, he decided immediately that he would buy it, so it could be destroyed. Friends, business colleagues and others expressed their strong approval and helped financially. Thone then bought the house for about $60,000. Thone said he was determined to buy the house because he and his wife recall vividly how the Jacob Wetterling disappearance terrified so many parents, including the Thones, whose children were young, like Jacob, at that time back in 1989. The four Thone
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car nor the child could be located. Authorities attempted to call the complainant back, but there was no answer. Sept. 30 12:48 a.m. Alarm. Minnesota Street E. Police responded to a fire alarm at a local residence. Upon arrival, the alarm had gone off by accident. The St. Joseph Fire Department responded, but there were no issues. 1:28 a.m. Welfare check. Second Avenue N.W. Officers responded to a young man who said his brother had been drinking and was unable to be found. He believed his brother had tried walking to St. John’s University from St. Joseph. The man was transported to campus where he made contact with his brother. No further action was required. 1:39 p.m. Gas drive-off. College Avenue N. An employee at a local gas station called authorities after a suspi-
Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 children – three sons, one daughter – are now well into adulthood. The Thones consider their decision to buy and raze the house a Christmas gift to their children and to anyone else whose lives were affected sadly by the Wetterling case and its horrifying outcome. Thone was happy about how many people and organizations were so supportive of his plans. They include DSM Excavating and Red Pine Industries (both donating time and services); and Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Department of Commerce (both expediting the process with JPMorgan Chase so the sale-and-demolition could be completed before Christmas). After buying the house, Thone gave it to the city with only one condition – that his own name and the name of the “predator” (Heinrich) cannot be mentioned on the house’s lot during the demolition process. Thone said he does not want attention focused upon himself. What he does want, he said, is for people to make donations to the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. To do so, Google Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. On the top bar, click on “How to Help,” then click on “Make a Donation.”
cious individual had driven off without paying for fuel. The employee was able to record his plate number. Police were able to make contact with the man who stated he would call to pay. Oct. 1 6:33 a.m. Noise complaint. Morningside Loop. Police were dispatched to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, officers could hear loud bass. Authorities knocked several times on the door, but there was no answer. However, the music was turned down immediately. A citation was left for the homeowner in the mailbox. 7:41 a.m. Medical. Minnesota Street E. Gold Cross Ambulance paramedics requested the assistance of officers in loading a patient into the ambulance. Police assisted paramedics. The patient was transported for further medical attention.
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City Council chooses firm to help shape the future by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com
What does the future look like for the residents of St. Joseph? Antonio Rosell will be among the first to know because his business will help shape it. Rosell is the director of Community Design Group, a consulting firm hired by the St. Joseph City Council at its Dec. 19 meeting to update St. Joseph’s comprehensive plan for the future. “We specialize in working with communities of all sizes to make improvements that help make communities be better places to live in, to do business in, to visit, to enjoy,” Rosell said as part of his sales pitch to the city council before the Min-
Honored from front page in St. Cloud but decided to apply for the job, so she could have more time at home with her children and husband. “I have enjoyed getting to know all the families who have come through the school and watching their kids grow up,” Heinen said. Heinen and husband Joe have three adult children – Ryan, Scott and Julie. Ryan is married to Barbara, and they have one son, Joseph. Julie is married to Paul Keane and they have one son, Evan. She said the light of their lives these days are their two grandsons. Heinen said she was humbled to receive the award and said the banquet was very nice with many wonderful, supportive parents attending. “I work with a wonderful group of people, both now and (during) the past 27 years, who are devoted to Catholic education and give tirelessly to the well-being of the children who are enrolled at All Saints Academy and all who are deserving of this award,” Heinen said. Heinen and other staff, who were recognized for working at the school for 10, 15 and 20 years, received pottery made by
neapolis-based company was awarded the contract. He talked at the meeting about the “people-centered, asset-based urban planning, policy and design consulting firm” that began in 2001 and develops “sustainable approaches to mobility and place, specializing in pedestrian and bicycle planning, and placemaking and urban design.” “We are not remaking the wheel,” Rosell said of the firm’s approach of working with other developers in the community who have a vision of St. Joseph’s future and building upon the successes and advancements in the quality of life in the city. A comprehensive plan is a guide on how the city wants to develop and re-develop, ac-
cording to city officials, and it serves as the “framework” for the future of St. Joseph and “provides guidance in the dayto-day decision-making of the city.” “We go in and we recognize those efforts and try to insert our work with the work that has already taken place in the community,” he said. “We try to join in with other groups of residents, for example, who may already be doing some work related to improving their community.” Community Design Group’s work, according to its website, is: “to support the creation of humane, interesting, healthful and vital environments that allow our communities to grow and prosper economically, socially, artistically and ethically.”
local artist Ann Meyer. Teachers Tess Koltes and Betty Pundsack, and several students commented about Heinen receiving the award: “Lovely Linda is a super woman,” Koltes said. “She takes care of boo-boos, handles any request big or small with a smile on her face, searches out study buddies for our students and still manages to complete any task Mr. Terhaar might have for her. We are a blessed community to have her on staff with all of us.” “Linda is an impressive multi-tasker, buzzing open the door, answering the phone, assisting a student, always with this lovely smile on her face,” Pundsack said. “She is the heart, soul and nucleus of our school.” “She has a great smile, and she helps people who are new to our school,” Braden Zimmer said. “She is really great with bloody noses,” said Peyton Phillips. “She has these really cool tooth boxes to put your tooth in when you lose it at school,” Jacob Holmstrom said. “Linda is so nice and very important to our school,” Nevaeh Pullis said. “Linda helped me after I fell on the sidewalk going to the snow hill,” Anthony Scholtz said.
The Bechtolds, who were unable to attend the event, were recognized as 2016 volunteers, along with Claudia Revermann, Pam McBroom and Jodi Fischer. Terhaar said the Bechtolds were nominated because of their many years of service to the school. The two have helped with the school lunch line, and Joanne also helped in the library. She was also a past recording secretary for the school board. “We enjoy doing it,” Joanne said. “We are happy we have good health to do these things. Some other people aren’t able to do that.” She said they began volunteering at ASA because there was a great need to fill positions at the school. Joe, their children and some of their grandchildren attended the school. Both agreed all the energy the children have at ASA makes volunteering there a lot of fun. “We enjoy giving and it’s a way we can pay it forward,” Joanne said. Besides volunteering at ASA, the two are also very active with organizing the July 4 parade, working brat sales, working at the St. John’s University dining services and more for the St. Joseph Lion’s Club. They are ushers and help serve meals at Place of Hope for the
“We supplement that with a very intense process of engagement with community members,” Rosell said. “We are working with the wheel that a place already has built, and what we try to do to the wheel is maybe add another wheel, some pedals, a frame and maybe we can go on a nice ride together.” The Comprehensive Plan Selection Committee recommended Community Design Group, which plans to solicit input from seniors, youths, businesses and residents as it relates to the comprehensive plan, according to Rosell, a civil engineer and urban planner. “We, of course, will have public meetings that are large and typical of engagement, but that is not the centerpiece
of our approach,” Rosell said. “Our foundation is taking the meeting to places where people already meet . . . to expand the conversation and bring new voices into the planning process.” Community Design Group proposes utilizing pop-up workshops, a project website, interactive mapping, social media, design workshops, surveys and more to formulate a vision based on input from the people in the city. The plan will address the future of St. Joseph for the next decade. “We might set up a table at the supermarket or a community event or at a trail and just ask people ‘What is important to you for the future life of your community? What are the Council • page 4
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Linda Heinen, who has worked for ASA for the past 27 years, acknowledges receiving the 2016 Inspire Award at the All Saints Academy dinner held Nov. 19 at St. Paul’s Parish in St. Cloud. Church of St. Joseph Catholic church. They do a number of other volunteer tasks. The Bechtolds have a son and daughter, and five grandchildren. Their son, Doug, is
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Children’s Home adds specialty unit for autism by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com
The St. Cloud Children’s Home has added a specialty cottage-only unit – the only one in the state, according to officials – to specifically serve children on the autism spectrum with residential mental-health services. Earlier this year, staff at Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children’s Home noticed a trend. In the previous 18 months, many young people who were not making progress in the program (or weren’t accepted into the program) had something in common: a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The closest mental-health residential-treatment program that specializes in mental-health care for kids on the spectrum is in Illinois. Staff saw an opportunity to help kids in Minnesota with a kind of treatment that was desperately needed.
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“We brought the idea of a specialty unit to those who refer youth to the Children’s Home, and their response was very positive,” said Andrea Hendel, Catholic Charities Director of Residential Services. According to the CDC, “There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.” “When you put a child on the spectrum in a mental-health-treatment setting with kids who aren’t on the spectrum,” Hendel said, “the result isn’t as consistent as it needs to be.” The new unit has the same daily schedule as the other cottages, but its focus is different. “We have to be a lot more thoughtful about changes and transitions,” Hendel said. For example, to most chil-
dren, holding class outdoors is a treat. To kids on the spectrum, it’s a change. When the cottage switched from a summer to fall (school) schedule, the kids were reminded daily that “school starts next week.” Staff used a calendar to visually reinforce the idea there is a change in schedule coming, so the kids would be prepared and respond well. Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder can be difficult, according to the CDC, since there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child’s behavior and development to make a diagnosis. About one in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder, according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, and ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups, although it is about 4.5 times more common among boys (one in 42) than among girls (one in 189). About one in six children in the United States had a developmental disability in 2006-08, ranging from mild disabilities
things you would like to change about St. Joseph?’” Rosell said. The comprehensive plan update will take months to complete and will address the following: vision and goals, demographics, community inven-
tory, mapping, parks, trails and recreation, downtown planning, economic development/ redevelopment, land-use planning, housing, sustainability and plan implementation. A total of four consultant
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such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy and autism, according to the CDC. “A significant difference in working in mental-health treatment with families is the autism spectrum is forever,” Hendel said. “It’s going to have an impact on the child’s life and the family’s life.” Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children’s Home has been working with youth for more than 90 years. Today, the residential-treatment facility is for young people ages 9 to 18. The nonprofit organization serves residents statewide and is supported by generous individuals, foundations, faith communities and corporations. “These kids CAN realize their dreams!” Hendel said.
Signs and symptoms
According to the CDC, “People with ASD often have problems with social, emotional and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in proposals were received that were reviewed by the Comprehensive Plan Selection Committee before Community Design Group was awarded the $60,000 contract at the city council’s meeting on Dec. 19 to
their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention or reacting to things. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and typically last throughout a person’s life.” Children or adults with ASD might exhibit the following: • not point at objects to show interest (for example, not point at an airplane flying over) • not look at objects when another person points at them • avoid eye contact and want to be alone • have trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talking about their own feelings • prefer not to be held or cuddled, or might cuddle only when they want to • appear to be unaware when people talk to them, but respond to other sounds • be very interested in people, but not know how to talk, play or relate to them • repeat or echo words or phrases said to them, or repeat words or phrases in place of normal language. (To read the entire story, please visit thenewsleaders.com.) formulate the comprehensive plan for St. Joseph. Council member Matt Killam credited Community Design Group of Minneapolis for “thinking outside the box.” Killam sat on the Comprehensive Plan Selection Committee, which narrowed the field of four proposals by consultants to the two who were interviewed, including Rosell. “We will have design activities that are very hands-on,” Rosell told the city council. “We will have people working with Play-Doh and cut-outs to identify locations in your city where they might want to focus some type of development or planning effort.” In the past couple of years, the City of St. Joseph has allocated a total of $12,000 for the comprehensive plan, and in addition, the city council agreed to allocate a portion of the excess revenue from building permits to help finance the comprehensive plan for St. Joseph. The project will kick off in January and finish late next year, according to city officials. It will include a core team comprised of a mix of elected officials, business owners, property owners, representatives from the College of St. Benedict and St. Benedict’s Monastery and St. Joseph Township.
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Christmas prayers photos by Frank Lee
Top right: Snow covers the steps leading to the Sacred Heart Chapel in St. Joseph on Dec. 19 where the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict pray for others during one of the most holiest times of the year. Inside the Gathering Place is a Christmas tree adorned with prayer requests. Bottom right: On the back side of each of the paper ornaments that hang on the Christmas tree inside the Gathering Place at Sacred Heart Chapel on Dec. 19 in St. Joseph is a handwritten prayer request the nuns of St. Benedict’s Monastery act upon during the Christmas season.
Eatery from front page plication for subdivision review that led to the amendment request at the Dec. 19 city-council meeting. “We would like it to be changed to say that there must be elements of all three without a specific percentage,” Petters wrote. “There is sufficient parking in rear and easy access.” Mill Stream Shops & Lofts’ commercial tenants include Bello Cucina, Bad Habit Brewing Co., Russell Eyecare & Associates, Diagnostic Development and Collegeville Cos. & Brokerage. Urban-style residential loft condominiums occupy the second floor of the development. Chef Jason Mueller owns Bello Cucina, which opened in 2012 as the anchor restaurant in the Millstream complex. The restaurant’s outdoor patio seating area was the site of the
Christmas tree-lighting on Dec. 2, part of the annual Winterwalk festivities in downtown St. Joseph. Bello Cucina plans to expand the bar and restaurant into the open suite vacated by On A Lark. The Italian restaurant currently occupies 3,050 square feet with seating for 88 and is proposing to expand an additional 1,290 square feet with 50 new seats requiring 13 parking spaces. “Mill Stream Shops continues to develop and we want to accommodate requests for more space from existing tenants by changing a requirement of specific percentages for use but keep the uses that are permitted,” Petters gave as his reasons for requesting the amendment that was approved. The Bello Cucina chain of restaurants includes six locations in Minnesota: Morris, Fergus Falls, Spicer, Marshall, Alexandria and St. Joseph.
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Our View Choose in favor of health as new year approaches There’s some good news as we approach 2017. Minnesota is the fourth-healthiest state in the nation, according to another annual study released by “United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings.” The report examined 34 measures of behaviors, health policies, clinical-care data and other statistics. Hawaii, for the fifth consecutive year, is rated first for health, followed by Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota and Vermont. On a nationwide level, the report is filled with good news/bad news. For example, many more people now have health insurance (with the uninsured rate now at 10.6 percent, the lowest rate in the report’s 27-year history); the smoking rate has declined (17 percent in just the past four years, and since 1990 by 40 percent); also declining was the rate of preventable hospitalizations among Medicare recipients (13 percent in just the past year). On the other hand, obesity has increased among adults; there are more deaths due to cardiovascular disease; and there is an increase in the misuse of legal and illegal drugs. All those preventable factors point to health problems leading to a generally higher rate of deaths at earlier-than-normal ages. As Obamacare remains under frequent attacks, it’s worth noting that it did, despite some problems, hugely help decrease the rate of the uninsured by 35 percent in the past few years. Like the nation at large, Minnesota, despite its high marks, shows a mixed record. It rates very well for a lower rate of children in poverty (about 8 percent) and a small percentage of people lacking health insurance (5.2 percent). On the negative side, there is a high prevalence of excessive drinking (21.1 percent); lower per-capita public-health funding; and an unacceptably high rate of pertussis (whooping cough, which can be fatal in some children). Minnesota gains high marks for its education, and yet its high-school graduation point is a disappointing 81.9 percent, according to the study. All in all, Minnesota seems to be on the right track as a leader in many health-related factors: fewer cardiovascular deaths, fewer violent crimes, less obesity, fewer premature deaths and less air pollution. The states at the bottom of the list are all Southern states: Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and – at the very bottom – Mississippi. To appreciate Minnesota’s high ranking, all one need do is to compare it to Mississippi’s ratings: children in poverty (28 percent); smoking rate (23 percent); obesity (36 percent); and high-school graduation (75 percent). One of Mississippi’s pluses is the relatively low excessive-drinking rate (13 percent). It’s no time to rest on laurels or to gloat. All states, even No. 1-rated Hawaii, could certainly use some improvements. The most optimistic factor in the report is that individual responsibility through wise choices can add up to big statewide and nationwide improvements: better nutrition and more exercise leading to less obesity and better overall health; moderation in the use of alcohol; total abstinence from dangerous drugs; parents ensuring their children are vaccinated; an insistence that students graduate from high school, perhaps making the acquisition of a driver’s license dependent upon successful graduation with acceptable grades. We, Americans, in every state of the nation should all keep these lifestyle choices/changes in mind when pondering our New Year’s resolutions.
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.
Opinion
Friday, Dec. 23, 2016
Dirty politics turn filthy in North Carolina As the new year approaches, keep a close eye on North Carolina. In that state, the Republican super-majority in its general assembly (legislature) is trying its best to make a political eunuch out of newly-elected Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. What’s been happening in that sourly divisive state could well become the new dirty game plan for arrogant political behavior in other states, possibly even Minnesota. In the Nov. 8 election, Democrat Cooper defeated Republican incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory by only about 10,000 votes. That slim win, naturally, soured the Republicans in the assembly. To exact revenge and to flex their power, they filched a playbook page from the U.S. Congressional Republicans who took a toxic vow years ago to frustrate and obstruct two-time winner President Barack Obama every step of the way. Last week, the N.C. Republican-led assembly met in special session to consider hurricane relief for the state. That done, they immediately convened another special session and got down to a hurricane of their own – their lickety-split business of passing a whirlwind of bills to limit the powers of the new governor. These Republican legislators – opportunist hypocrites one and all – churned out these prohibitions that their own outgoing governor has enjoyed to the hilt: • An end to the governor’s control over election boards. From now on, each North Carolina county election board will have two members from each political party (Republican/Democrat) rather than three members as before (with two of the three from the party of the governor who happens to be in power). • The N.C. Board of Elections be restricted from majority control via the governor. • Require the Republican-controlled state Sen-
Dennis Dalman Editor ate to give approval to the governor’s cabinet picks. • End the governor’s power to appoint trustees to the University of North Carolina. • Cut the number of state employees who serve with the governor’s permission. • Grant civil-service protections to managers in state agencies who have honored the priorities of outgoing Gov. McCrory. • Another proposed bill would add all kinds of obfuscation and chicanery to the way state cases are decided, undermining the power of the state’s Supreme Court, which now has a 4-3 tilt toward Democrats after the Nov. 8 election. These flip-flop law changes, cooked up through a shameful combination of spite and jealousy, were meant to do one thing only – hamstring the new Democratic governor. Those devious machinations follow some of the sneakiest, most outrageous efforts at voter suppression since the poll tax and literacy tests of the Jim Crow South, which kept so many blacks from voting. Since 2013, North Carolina right-wing factions have become the biggest scoundrels in the renewal of racist voting tactics. That disgusting rationale, of course, has been used in many states based on the proven hysteric lie of “voting fraud” – millions of dead people and criminals voting! And so, sadly, in North Carolina laws were passed to require voter photo IDs, to eliminate same-day registration, to do away with outof-precinct voting, to forbid advanced registration by
high-school students. More than half of those voting options were used by blacks, students and financiallystrapped people. Blacks in North Carolina tend always to vote for Democrats. That is what sparked those laws, not the phony concern about “voting fraud.” Fortunately, earlier this year, a three-member Court of Appeals panel struck down the N.C. voting restrictions, claiming they were targeted at blacks “with almost surgical precision” and that it’s a “cure” for a “problem that doesn’t exist.” Just one example of the law’s blatant lopsidedness is that it allows (as valid) photo IDs such as drivers’ licenses and passports, typically held mostly by whites: but it does not allow photo IDs issued to people by colleges or state-assistance programs, the kinds of IDs held by many students, blacks and poorer residents. Combine that kind of voter suppression with election sabotage by Russians jerks, and – oops! – “Houston, we have a problem.” The blatant political chicanery in North Carolina is a statewide fire ready to spread into a national conflagration. In the air these days is a growing disregard and disrespect for political civility. If you don’t get your way, then go ahead and bully, throw fits, rant with political incorrectness, cut corners, use smear tactics, lie, disseminate rumors, print slanders, make up “news” stories, pass laws even if they’ll be overturned. If overturned, pass some more. Use majority rule as a weapon to smash opponents; push it to the limits; be the bully on the block. Win, win, win. What’s happening in North Carolina could well be coming to a legislature near you. Politics, as they say, tends to be a dirty business; it’s a lot dirtier these days in North Carolina; it’s downright filthy. Let’s stop it. Now is not the time to roll over and play dead.
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Thank you to everyone who made Winterwalk magical Margy Hughes, St. Joseph
On Dec. 2, downtown St. Joseph was able to have a celebration and a whole lot of fun. There was the tree-lighting at the Bello Cucina patio, followed by caroling. Then we went over to Heritage Hall for time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, being able to make a tree ornament to take home, eat wonderful cookies, drink hot beverages and have more sweets in a treat bag from Santa. All this was made possible by the contributions from so many local businesses, organizations and individuals. Thank you to: Dr. Joseph
Styles D.D.S. and his RiverBluff Christmas Tree Farm, Bello Cucina, St. Joseph Jaycees, St. Joseph Action Group, Sentry Bank, Central Minnesota Credit Union, College of St. Benedict Office of Sustainability, Kay’s Kitchen, Sliced, Sisters and Co., Coborn’s Inc., Minnesota Street Market, St. Joseph Newsleader and St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce. Our 2016 guest illuminators for the tree-lighting were CSB President Mary Dana Hinton and her family, husband Robert Williams and their children, daughters Hallela and Hosanna, and son Hillel. Carols were led by Judy Meemken and Dan
Theilman. Jeff Engholm of Local Blend set us up at the patio with the PA system. Danielle Taylor and her elves were in charge of the tree. Heritage Hall was very busy with excited children as well as folks having their supper that was hosted by the St. Joseph (Catholic) Church, along with shopping at the vendors who had their lovely items for sale. It was a special evening, blessed with perfect weather, and made possible by the work and donations of so many. A big thank you to all for making this a special “Destination Night” in St. Joseph.
Make the most of the holidays
It’s that time of year again. Not that it’s hard to notice. Festive music plays from almost every radio station. Trees and decorations abound. Stores and websites are pushing last-minute sales for the have-to-have gifts. We even had a blitz of snow to top it off. In summary, another holiday season in Minnesota. Every year, it’s always amazing to look around and wonder just how this all got started. How could one possibly live in a state where the record high for that day is still below zero degrees? Yet we still do it. The citizens of this great state bring “Minnesota nice” into everything we do, especially when the weather turns cold. It seems like the holidays were almost invented just to ease the ravages of the icy snow. Families gather around trees and dinner tables to celebrate, children are amazed by constant sights, and the new year is rung in with cheers. Presents are exchanged, and people grow closer together. It’s a common cliche that Christmas is the season of giving, but in my experience, it rings true. Minnesotans are among the top volunteers in the nation, and it’s easy to see why. Thousands turn out to work at food shelves, dinners and shelters. Agencies and student councils collect food, clothing and other items for those in need. We are also generous with our contributions. I remember working as a bell ringer with my student council back in middle school, and all the warm friendly faces that would greet us as we stood out in the cold. I am very proud to live in such a state. We may not have the most favorable climate, but I’ll wager we have
Connor Kockler Guest Writer some of the best people. Growing up all my life in central Minnesota, I’ve seen this first-hand. Getting older, my appreciation for the holidays continues to grow more and more. Working with organizations such as student council and church, I’ve been able to join in on this tradition myself. One of my favorite memories from middle school was our annual food drive. It was always organized as a competition between the grades, and for one week students would aggressively bring in non-perishable items to try to put their class on top. More importantly, this made the amount of food we brought in truly astounding. When it was all done and over, we would load hundreds if not thousands of items into trucks destined for local food shelves. The hustle and bustle of the week, collecting and counting all of the donations, was worth it knowing just how much good they would do. I think we forget that sometimes. People will say “What difference can I make?” The answer is always more than we think. I have had the honor of meeting and hearing about many people who give their time and energy to service. Many volunteer for
hundreds of hours with little recognition or notice. But every one of them makes a huge difference. For all of those volunteers, I give a big thank you. The world would not be the same without your selflessness. The true meaning of the holidays to me is about family, friendship and giving. They make everything worth it. After a cold winter day, coming home to your family, doing something with friends or giving back to those who need it are sure comforts indeed. No matter what holidays people celebrate, this season is one of generosity and togetherness. I wish everyone a great holiday and a happy new year. May your families grow closer, your friendships stronger and your hearts merrier. When the days are so dark, it’s easy to forget that soon they will be getting brighter again. Our words and actions make a difference, it’s never too late to get involved or to do something we’ve been meaning to do. One person or one act of kindness can change the world forever. This season is many things, but it shouldn’t be one of regret or sadness. The end of the year brings new hope and new chances. The next year may be a rough ride, but I know we are ready for it. Our towns, our state, our country and our world can always use more hope and cheer. This change can start with us, and if we do so, marvelous things could be just around the corner. Connor Kockler is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School student. He enjoys writing, politics and news, among other interests.
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Hike. 5-8 p.m., Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, 1620 Lindbergh Drive, Little Falls. 320-6165421.
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Happy Holidays! Wishing you happy holidays and a new year filled with prosperity and success! AFLAC - Deborah A. Krump 1407 33rd St. S., Ste. 109, St. Cloud 320-217-6040 • www.aflac.com
Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
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Wishing you the peace, joy and love of the season.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 308 Second St. N., Sartell • 320-259-9940 www.stfrancissartellschool.org Merry Christmas from
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A toast to you - thanks for your continued patronage.
‘Seasoned’ greetings from all of us at
What’s Christmas without all the trimmings? We won’t be truly ready for the holidays until we say “thanks” to all of you!
COBORN’S
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DRS. STYLES, COTTON, MILBERT & STAFF 1514 E. Minnesota St., St. Joseph • 320-363-7729 www.stjoedds.com
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Wishing you a merry Christmas from all of us at
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Happy holidays from all of us at
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May your Christmas be filled with the sparkle of Joy, Peace, Love and Laughter from all of us at
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God’s blessings on all, including you.
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The happiest of holidays to you!
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