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Families have a ball at firefighters’ open house
Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 Volume 1, Issue 24 Est. 2015
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by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Girl Scouts host neighborhood night Oct. 22
Join the Girl Scouts for their “Friends in our Neighborhood” event from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Waite Park Community Park Pavilion, 151 13th Ave. N. Girls K-12 and parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to be introduced to the world of Girl Scouts and to interact and learn about the Waite Park police and fire departments, K-9 unit and emergency vehicles. There will be free hot dogs, s’mores and refreshments as well as lost of fun giveaways. Information will be on hand regarding fire prevention and Halloween safety, and the event will be held rain or shine. Registration forms will be available for those who are interested in joining Girl Scouts for the 2015-16 year. For more information, visit gslakesandpines.org or call 320-247-4567.
Compost site changes to fall hours
The Sauk Rapids compost site, located two miles north of Golden Spike Road on CR 57, now has fall hours from 3-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. The compost site accepts leaves, wood chips, brush and grass clippings with a valid compost sticker, which may be purchased at city hall or at the compost site and are available for Sauk Rapids City and Township residents, as well as Minden Township residents.
Falling for flowers class to be held Oct. 21
Flowers outside may be coming to an end, but you can still make indoor bouquets. Join other Boomers and Zoomers (55+) from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 as Rhoda Paurus from St. Cloud Floral shows examples of bouquets and demonstrates how to arrange a bouquet by having you make your own in the class held at Shepherd Oaks Apartment, 310 13th St. N., Sauk Rapids. There is no fee to attend, but please register by calling Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education at 320258-1577 so organizers can plan for refreshments. Bring a friend and enjoy a good laugh. For additional criers, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.
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Last Sunday was family day like gangbusters at the Sauk Rapids Fire Department’s annual open house, with lots and lots of babies, toddlers, teens and their parents having a ball at the fire station. At one point, the large parking lot behind the fire hall was cram-packed with visitors, with children crawling in and out of fire trucks as their proud par-
ents took photos. All but three of the department’s 28 firefighters were at the event, helping out, greeting visitors, answering questions, shooting the breeze with people younger and older. There were prizes, balloons, free popcorn and pop, and hamburgers and hot dogs for sale. The breezy warm weather was a big plus for the big turnout. See photos on page 4.
photos by Dennis Dalman
Left: Caeden Menden, 12, Sauk Rapids, flies like Peter Pan above the crowd at the Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House. Scores of families had fun at the annual event. Above: Sauk Rapids Fire Department’s call letters were a familiar sight at the open house.
Sauk Rapids artist to show works at exhibit Six professional artists, including Sam Spiczka of Sauk Rapids, will show their works at a three-day ex- Spiczka hibit Oct. 16-18 at two studios on Pine Point Road just north of Sartell. The studios are Hegland Pottery and JackPine Studio. Besides Spiczka, who is an
internationally admired sculptor, the artists are painter Judith Bartlett Bergerson and sculptor Peder Hegland, owners of the two studios; potters Mary Deneen and Martha Winter; and jewelry artist Erika Dodge. Many of the art works will be for sale. Wine and cheese will be served at the show’s opening from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The show will continue from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and from 1-4 p.m. Sunday,
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
got underway about a year ago when a group of people decided to memorialize the Sartell paper mill through works of public functional art, using cast-off pieces from the demolition process at the mill. Three years ago, after an explosion and fire killed one worker, the plant’s owners decided to shut it down for good. The mill had operated virtually non-stop for more than 100 years in Sartell. Heidi Jeub, a former Sartell resident and now an artist who lives in Little Falls, was named director of the art project, along with Joe Schulte, an industrial arts teacher at Sartell High School. They enlisted the help of Mill • page 5
Oct. 18. To get to the show, go five miles north of the Sartell bridge on CR 1 (Riverside Avenue/Great River Road) to Pine Point Road and turn there. The addresses of the studios (they are close to each other) are 3898 and 3916 Pine Point. contributed photo
Right: This is one of Sam Spiczka’s steel sculptures. His works are often inspired by bones and other shapes found in nature.
Mill Project sculptures installed in local parks It’s been a long time coming, but – as they say – good things come to those who wait. The Mill Art Project sculptures have finally been installed in two Sartell parks, Watab and Val Smith, as well as one sculpture at city hall that was installed weeks ago – a bicycle rack. Five of the other massive works were placed on cement footings Oct. 6 in the two parks. Another will soon be installed in Veterans Park, just across the street from Watab. The concept for the Mill Art Project began two years ago and
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Artist/sculptor Chris Zlatic of Rice stands beside a piece of one of his Mill Project works. He used two giant end caps to a paper-mill dryer. They will be illuminated at night by a string of blue LED lights that will be installed in a channel on both caps. Between the caps will be an area with chairs or benches. This sculpture is located in Watab Park. The end-caps were manufactured by the Beloit Co. in 1980.
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Sheriff’s Office investigating death at Rice mobile home park
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The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death at a mobile home park in Rice. The sheriff’s office received a call around 1 p.m. Oct. 14, indicating an adult female required medical attention for a gunshot wound at the Rockwood Estates contributed photo
Pictured (from left to right) are: tenant Judy Heintze and Good Shepherd staff members Becky Eckstrand, Emily Klever and Kati Delgado.
International pub crawl a huge success An international pub crawl was held Sept. 24 at the Good Shepherd Community for the United Way Day of Caring. The event spanned the entire 30-acre campus and featured stops at 10 “countries,” including the United States, France, China, Germany, Africa, Mexico, Spain, Russia, Peru and Italy. More than 50 United Way vol-
unteers made the event possible. They escorted more than 125 residents and tenants through each of the locations across the campus where they sampled beverages and snacks from each country. Each of the 10 stations also featured a display board with fun facts about the country, artifacts and souvenirs.
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. received a bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award. The corporation received the award due to its 2015 project in the category of Special Purpose Website for communities with populations of 25,000-200,000. The honor was presented at the International Economic Development Council awards ceremony Oct. 6 in Anchorage, Alaska. Greater St. Cloud JobSpot is an online talent portal designed to attract, develop, retain and expand the talent pool within the region. For more information visit
thenewsleaders.com and click on Oct. 16 People. Northstar Link Commuter Bus will now allow its users to pay their fares with the same GoTo fare card used on the Northstar Commuter Rail and Metro Transit systems in the Twin Cities, effective Oct. 12. The Go-To card can be loaded with stored value which will be protected if the card is misplaced or stolen. Customers may still continue to pay their fare using cash or day passes. For more information visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Oct. 16 People.
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If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sauk Rapids Police Department at 320-251-9451 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes. Sept. 21 9:50 a.m. Accident. 24th Avenue N. Police were dispatched after a report of an accident that occurred when a woman making a left turn on a green light hit a male driver who was going straight and had the right of way. Sept. 22 5:24 a.m. Burglary. Sevenand-a-half Avenue N. A female complainant called police after she noticed that overnight someone had stolen her purse from inside her unlocked car. A backpack with toddler dance clothing inside was also taken. No evidence has been obtained at this time. Sept. 23 Medical. Marcella Court. An elderly male called police after having a difficult time breathing. He was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for further treatment. 6:50 p.m. Noise complaint. Circle Drive N.W. An anonymous complainant called police because of a neighbor who was using loud machinery in his garage. Officers checked the area and made contact with the neighbor who stated he would be finished with his work in a few hours. The noise level of his machinery was not excessively loud.
mobile home park, 11000 Hwy 10, Rice. Law enforcement officers, first responders and paramedics responded to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office is actively investigating the death, but they do not believe there is a danger to the general public as of press time on Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Rice Police Department, Rice Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance. Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at 320-968-7201 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 800-255-1301.
Sept. 24 12:56 a.m. Gunshot. Fifth Avenue N. Authorities were dispatched after receiving a report of several gunshots being fired in an apartment complex. Upon arrival, police met with the manager of the apartment who stated one of his residents suffers from hallucinations and that no gunshots had been fired. No further action was taken. 2:49 a.m. Assist. Authorities received a call stating a young woman who was believed to be intoxicated was roaming the streets unaccompanied. Police found the female who stated she was trying to get back home. She was given a ride back to her residence.
revoked in addition to being previously arrested. Although he was released, authorities made a complaint report that was forwarded to the city attorney for further action. 3:30 p.m. Found property. 4th Avenue N. Officers received a report of two abandoned bicycles. They were located and brought to the police department for safe-keeping. A few days later, the owner of the bikes came in to reclaim them.
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Sept. 26 Medical. 13th Avenue S. A female called police after complaining of difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, the woman refused medical attention and stated she was feeling better. 9:30 p.m. Found property. Second Street N./Benton Drive N. Officers were at a stoplight when a vehicle in the next lane went through a green light. The trunk of the vehicle popped open; a cardboard box with some food and clothing fell out from inside the vehicle. Authorities gathered the items and waited for the vehicle to return, but it did not. Sept. 27 2:19 a.m. Traffic violation. Benton Drive/10th Street N. Officers were on a regular patrol when they were passed by a vehicle traveling 38 mph in a 30mph zone. The driver was subsequently pulled over. He did not have a driver’s license and was searched for weapons. The male driver stated his license had been
Sept. 28 Burglary. 7th Avenue N. Police were summoned after a female complained of seeing the lights flicker on and off in her garage. She also claimed to have heard something tip over. Authorities entered the garage but found no one inside. No damage was found. The area was cleared. 2:52 a.m. Verbal warning. 2nd Avenue N./8th Street N. Officers pulled over a vehicle who failed to stop for a stop sign. Police observed the driver was also distracted by his cell phone. The male driver was warned for his violations. No further action was taken. Sept. 29 9:00 a.m. Assist. Brooks Park Boulevard. Police were advised to call a man in regards to his lost cell phone. Upon speaking with the male, it was discovered he believed his daughter had misplaced her cell phone and subsequently had no way of being contacted. Police were unable to locate the device. 7:15 p.m. Medical. 11th Street N. Officers were dispatched after receiving a report of an individual who was exhibiting signs of a possible stroke. Police stayed on the scene until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived.
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Dayton, officials, citizens discuss racial tensions by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Gov. Mark Dayton didn’t mince words at a meeting in St. Cloud on the afternoon of Oct. 13. He said, “Immigrants Dayton have every right to be in Minnesota, and those who cannot accept them should find another state.” Most in the large audience at the St. Cloud Public Library burst into applause for Dayton’s comments. Violence against immigrants is “unacceptable, illegal and immoral,” the governor said in response to a question about systemic prejudice and actions against immigrants in St. Cloud. Dayton was one of many speakers who accepted an invitation to the “St. Cloud NAACP Community Conversation with Gov. Mark Dayton.” More than 300 people attended the meeting, a varied mix of all ages – people of color and Caucasians. The 90-minute meeting was comprised of a series of questions from the audience and answers or comments from the panel members, which included guest speakers Dayton; Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey; St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis; St. Cloud School Superintendent Willie Jett; St. Cloud Police Chief William Blair; State Rep. Jim Knoblach (R-St. Cloud) and several members of the NAACP, which hosted the event, including Mable Fale; Dr. Edris Kosar, owner of AFYA Pharmacy in St. Cloud; and Kolloh W. Nimley, community program specialist for the Council on Black Minnesotans at Rochester Community and Technical College. Most of the questions at the
event revolved around several concerns in central Minnesota, including prejudice, outright racism, lack of good-paying jobs and challenges for newcomers in the education system. The following are brief summaries of many of the questions and answers: How can the Northstar Commuter Rail be extended from Big Lake to St. Cloud as was originally intended? That could help people in the St. Cloud area get to better-paying jobs near or in the Metro area. Dayton: He said he has always been in favor of the plan, but it got put on hold years ago. To extend the line, the federal government would have to fund about 80 percent of it, and that is unlikely to happen anytime soon, because – as Dayton said – once a federally funded project is interrupted, as the Northstar Rail one was, it’s hard to convince the feds to continue funding to finish such a project. Some people, including many immigrants in the St. Cloud area, are employed in retail jobs and some are working 50 to 60 hours a week to try to make ends meet. How can the area get more manufacturing jobs, which pay better? Dayton: He agreed more work must be done to get manufacturing jobs to the greater St. Cloud area. Raising the minimum wage, he added, should help people in the lower-paying jobs. How can a multi-cultural center be established to help immigrants adjust to central Minnesota, a place to share values and positive relationships among established residents and newcomers? Dayton: He said that is an excellent idea, and he will gladly help promote such a center. Who is financing refugees and how much is it costing taxpayers?
Dayton: Social Services departments help immigrants, as they do all people in need. Yes, the needs cost money, but getting jobs is the answer to lower costs of social service. There are 97,000 job vacancies in Minnesota right now that cannot be filled. As the population ages, there are not enough young people to fill many of the needed jobs, and an economy cannot grow in a healthy way if those job vacancies remain unfilled. Dayton, in answering another question, emphasized this: “Everybody wins together or everybody loses together.” How can we make schools and universities safer from the possibility of mass shootings? Police Chief Blair: Thanks to a federal program, St. Cloud has just received funding for three extra full-time officers to work on and around the campus of St. Cloud State University. The police department is constantly working on ways to make the college area safer. Dayton: He promised to ask the Minnesota Schools, Colleges and Universities Board for safety assessments and a resources list. How can the achievement gap in schools be narrowed or eradicated? Dayton: The achievement gap in Minnesota is indeed a disgrace. It exists partly because people come here from other states or from other countries, and those people don’t have the educational background to keep up in schools and, thus, achieve. Dayton agreed recruitment policies must be developed so more people of other cultures can be teachers or work in schools, fluent in two or more languages so students can be helped to overcome challenges. One man said he dreamed of coming to America when he was younger, but now that he’s here, he wonders what has become of the American
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Rep. Jim Knoblach (R-St. Cloud) speaks during a meeting at the St. Cloud Library on the subject of racial tensions in central Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton is sitting at Knoblach’s right. spirit to help others. Panel: There seemed to be Superintendent Jett: He said a panel consensus that outside he doesn’t agree with the prem- troublemakers can cause probise of that comment. Yes, there lems, those who come to give are problems that should be speaking presentations and are solved, but people still want to “usually incorrect” in their ascome here, and there are many sumptions and assertions, said programs and efforts underway Police Chief Blair. to help newcomers become acDo authorities do enough to culturated and welcomed into address complaints about prejMinnesota, including a $1.4 bil- udice or illegal acts against lion foundation grant recently immigrants? announced to help immigrants Police Chief Blair: There are make a cultural transition. dozens of initiatives at the police Knoblach: The income of department that led to agreeAfro-Americans in Minnesota ments with advocacy groups. fell dramatically in just the past There have been many outreach couple years. Many factors may efforts to the Afro-American have caused that, but poor edu- community, and those continue cation outcomes may be a ma- unabated. There are also a vajor cause. That points to a need riety of help programs in the for more minority teachers, and schools and other efforts to remore options for parents in the duce prejudices. Some of those schools. It won’t be easy, he programs get no attention, but said, but everyone must work they are very much in place and toward that goal. Dayton’s Di- working. versity Inclusion Council is a How can we reduce racial good step to helping that hap- tensions in St. Cloud and elsepen, with 20 percent of the where? governor’s administration now Kleis: The best way is to lopeople of color. calize the concern by reaching One woman said change out to people on a neighborcan be confusing and scary hood level. There have been and that racial tensions def- examples of get-togethers with initely exist in the St. Cloud immigrants, such as a recent area, tensions that some peo- Lake George Neighborhood picple experience, tensions that nic. Another is the upcoming others create, including those Create CommUNITY set for Oct. who come from out of the area 20 at the River’s Edge Convento stir up racial trouble. Dayton • page 7
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Fun had by all Oct. 11 at firefighter’s open house photos by Dennis Dalman
Clockwise, from above left: Bella Weber, 9, St. Cloud, dons fire gear at the Oct. 11 Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House; Families sit curbside and enjoy impromptu picnic snacks. The warm fall weather was ideal for the event; Sauk Rapids firefighter Dale Abraham brought his two children to the fire department’s open house Oct. 11. His children are Evelyn and Isaac; Allysin Olsen, 9, Sauk Rapids, relaxes in the warm autumn air on the back of a fire truck. She was one of hundreds
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How do you like the new Dollar General store in Rice? (This photo poll was conducted by editor/reporter Dennis Dalman at the Dollar General Grand Opening Oct. 3 in Rice.)
Jane Beauchamp Rice “It’s a very nice store. It’s got a little of everything. I will definitely be coming here.”
Alissa Wunderlich Rice “I love it. It’s got a very good selection. The prices are fair. I’ll be coming here again.”
Thomas Maehren St. Cloud “I like the store. A nice variety. A good location, right off the Hwy. 10 exit.”
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Sue Noggle Rice “I really like it because it’s so close; we’re not too far from here. The prices I like, too. They’re very comparative to other places.”
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Top: A bench sculpture, entitled “Flow My Tears, the Millman Said,” was made by Jake Smith and Joshua Fay. The bench is made of gears, chains and brushed steel. Above: A worker from Northside Welding, Sauk Rapids, makes an adjustment to one piece of Chris Zlatic’s sculpture in Watab Park. At right is sculptor Kyle Fokken of Minneapolis, whose bench sculpture was slated to be installed later. 6, are stunning large-scale works – bike racks and benches, as well as a couple of sculptures that complement sitting areas in the from front page parks. The artists are Jeub, Schulte, other local artists, all of whom did research on the mill’s history, Kyle Fokken of Minneapolis, Jothen toured the demolition site to shua Fay and Jake Smith, both of look for interesting pieces to use St. Cloud and Chris Zlatic of Rice. in their sculptures: sheet metal, Northside Welding of Sauk Rapids gears, chains, rollers and so forth. did the heavy-duty installation Then, they let their imaginations work. A formal dedication for all of run wild and began to sketch out design concepts. From the the sculptures will be announced very beginning, the works were a later. For a glimpse of the works, see combination of art and functionality, requiring skills that combine photos that accompany this story aesthetics and technological skills – or better yet, go to Watab and Val Smith parks and see them up such as welding. The results, as “unveiled” Oct. close and “in person.”
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‘Tis the season to get your annual flu shot
‘Tis the season of sniffles and sneezes – and, unfortunately – the dreaded flu. It’s time to get a flu shot to protect you and loved ones from the seasonal misery. Some people scoff at flu shots as useless, but in fact they are not. Yes, it’s true they cannot protect a person totally, but the shot can be very protective. It’s recommended people six months old and older get the flu shot. It’s especially recommended for people over 65, who are especially susceptible to the ravages of the flu, sometimes resulting in death. Flu shots are also highly recommended for young children and pregnant women. Children between six months and 8 years may need two doses of the vaccine so be sure to check with a doctor. According to the Mayo Clinic, this year’s flu shot will offer protection against the H1N1 flu virus, in addition to two other flu viruses that are expected to be circulating this season. Also available is a vaccine that protects against four strains of the virus, as well as a high-dose flu vaccine for adults 65 and older. It takes two weeks after a flu shot to develop immunity so the best time to get it is in October, although a shot can be helpful even after the flu season starts. For those who are squeamish about needles, there is also a flu vaccine that can be administered nasally, via a spray. Again, check with your clinic staff or a doctor. A commonly asked question is this: Can the vaccine actually give me the flu? No, it can’t. However, some people do experience muscle aches and fever for a day or two after receiving a flu shot. That is likely a side effect of the body’s production of protective antibodies, according to the Mayo Clinic. In some cases, people may have already “caught” the flu virus before getting the shot or during the two-week period before the vaccine takes effect. Research indicates flu shots are 71 percent effective in reducing flu-related hospitalizations among adults of all ages and 77 percent effective among adults 50 or older. The flu shot may reduce a child’s risk by 74 percent. Now, those good odds can’t be argued away. For those who just won’t get a flu shot (and even those who do), there are other good ways to avoid getting the flu and other contagious ailments: wash hands thoroughly and frequently with hot water and soap during the day; use an alcohol-based sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available; avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth whenever possible; avoid crowds when the flu is prevalent in your area; and get lots of sleep, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious meals and lower your stress levels. We hope people heed the good advice from the Mayo Clinic and have a happy, flu-free season.
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Opinion Kids don’t deserve a bad rap There’s a hilarious scene in the 1963 movie musical, Bye Bye Birdie, in which three adults in a kitchen sing an age-old lament about kids. The song, Kids, is sung by Paul Lynde, Dick Van Dyke and Maureen Stapleton, a drama mama who, as she sings, sticks her head in the oven as an attention-getting tactic. Lynde tells Van Dyke (Stapleton’s son), “It’s not gas; it’s electric.” Then these insecure adults launch into their boo-hoo lament: “Kids, I don’t know what’s wrong with these kids today. Kids, who can understand anything they say? Noisy, crazy, sloppy, lazy – loafers! And while we’re on the subject . . . Why can’t they be like we were, perfect in every way? What’s the matter with kids these days?” These days, that song keeps going through my head every time I hear some adults whine about good-for-nothing kids, about how they have no respect, no values, no work ethic, no direction in life. Well, I don’t know which kids they’ve been meeting, but the ones I’ve met are just the opposite. I’m constantly impressed by the kids I meet when I’m doing news assignments at schools and elsewhere. The ones I meet are kind, connected, intelligent, sensitive, talented, motivated and, as a rule, goal-oriented achievers in academics and in extracurricular endeavors. We keep hearing about the failure of education in the United States. Well, somebody is obviously doing something right – very right – because the quality of kids I’ve observed in area schools is extraordinary. Yes, many of
Dennis Dalman Editor them might need help along the way, but the overwhelming majority, including those who need remedial help, are good young people with all kinds of qualities. I cannot count how many times at stores in the greater St. Cloud area I’ve met young people, fresh out of high school or even younger, who went out of their way to provide excellent customer service. They are polite, energetic, eager to please and always sport a breezy sense of humor. Recently, I went to Menard’s to get a faucet for my kitchen sink. The old one was leaking all over the place. I asked a young employee where the faucet aisle is. He pointed me to it. Suddenly, with all the varieties of faucets in front of me, I was stumped and had no idea what kind to buy. In less than a minute, that employee walked back up to me and asked if I had any questions. I tried to describe what my kitchen faucet looked like, and then he said, “I’ll bet it’s something like this. This is standard, and so is that one over there. I’d recommend this brand because the less expensive ones don’t last very long.” “You can say that again,” I said. “A neighbor put in that faucet a year ago. It cost only $12.98. Leaky bargain.” That good clerk, with patience and exper-
tise, talked the fine points of faucets for 10 minutes, answering all my questions. Then he asked if I needed a basin wrench. “A what wrench?” I asked. He explained that kind of wrench is pretty much essential to installing a faucet. Then he led me over to the wrench aisle, took a basin wrench out of its package and showed me how it works. “You think I could fix the faucet myself?” I asked. “Sure,” he said. “Why not?” “Well, because I’m an un-mechanical clutz.” “Nah! Any monkey can install a faucet,” he assured me. “You callin’ me a monkey, you big ape?” We burst out laughing. As it turned out, brother-in-law Kurt, an expert monkey, installed the faucet. He was afraid I’d seriously injure myself if I attempted it. But I sure did appreciate that employee’s shining optimism, his faith in me. Like so many other young employees I meet, he went the extra mile to help a customer. He’s a good example of why we should stop denigrating young people and give them the credit they deserve. By the way, the Bye Bye Birdie song has an upbeat ending, once the dysfunctional adults have finished their kitchen whining. “What’s the matter with kids?” a young boy asks them. “Yeah, what’s the matter with kids?” Then, enlightened, they launch into a rousing one-line finale: “Nothing’s the matter with kids todaaayyyyy!”
Letter to editor
Reader urges all to protect our waters Jean Schotl Minden Township supervisor
Every summer in Minnesota, we hear about children and dogs getting sick from ingesting water polluted with toxic urban and agricultural runoff. It’s a frustrating reminder of the fragility of our water supplies and the importance of taking every step to protect our families.
One way to keep our water safe for drinking, fishing and swimming is by protecting its source. The new Clean Water Rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now reinstates Clean Water Act protections for the sources of drinking water for one in every five Minnesota residents. Just a reminder to plant or keep buffer zones around ponds, wetlands, lakes and
streams. Undisturbed (unmowed) vegetation along streams and drainage pathways will capture nutrients that wash off your lawn or driveways before they are discharged to the waterways. Also, remember it’s “Only Rain Down The Storm Drain” by cleaning away grass clippings, leaves, litter and debris from the storm sewer grates, so we and our families can enjoy clean water for many, many years.
America’s existence is not an accident We are experiencing what I believe to be a serious disconnect in this country. Many today seem to have forgotten where we came from. Just recently Dr. Ben Carson, when asked what he might do if a gunman pointed a gun at him and asked what his religion was, said he would fight back. He wouldn’t just let the gunman shoot him. He would enlist the aid of anyone else there to do the same. “The gunman can’t kill us all,” he said. This was of course in response to the tragic shooting in Roseburg, Oregon. If you have listened to the liberal media since Dr. Carson’s comments, you would think he was a vile, insensitive individual who reacted terribly to a terrible situation. I guess they believe the more honorable thing to do would be to just give up and let the nut job kill him and anyone else in the vicinity. How, pray tell, do these people in the so-called elite media think this country came about? What would have happened when our forefathers decided to fight back if they had given up when they were threatened by the British? We might be flying a Union Jack today instead of our Stars and Stripes. What do they think would have happened if, when Hitler or Stalin reared their ugly heads, we gave up instead of fighting back? We would be speaking Russian or German today. When one looks at our leadership and national media today we see not courageous
Ron Scarbro Guest Writer fighters or determined freedom lovers, but instead we see appeasers. We see cowards. We see Neville Chamberlains. Our media seem to think it’s better to just give up rather than fight. Sorry, but that is not going to happen. Personally I don’t know what I would do if faced with the situation those people faced in Oregon. I hope I would take a lesson from Todd Beamer, who on Sept. 11, 2001 took some others and attacked the hijackers on the jetliner headed for Washington, D.C. Sure they all died, but be assured, there are some things in this world worse than an honorable death and who knows how many lives were saved by their heroic actions? There may be times when we are called upon to decide what the better choice is. Sometimes we just have to fight back. I don’t want to die, but I don’t want to live as a coward either. I said there seems to be a disconnect. Every day the news is filled with demands for compromise. There are even elementary schools in Minnesota that are hiring playground monitors
so the kids will be inclusive and no one will be left out. One cannot be called out if the ball gets to first base before the runner. That might upset the runner. Participation trophies are handed out to keep youngsters from feeling bad. No one is allowed to excel because that means someone else has to fail. Well, here is some news for you. Eventually life is going to happen. In life, if the ball beats you to first base, you are out, period. If you try and are not successful, you don’t get a participation trophy. You just fail. It seems pretty obvious to me those people who are criticizing Carson are people who got the participation trophies in their lives. They appear to be people who haven’t had to face real life yet. The existence of America is not an accident. We are the product of courage and daring. We continue to thrive because of that daring. Fortunately for the cowards and the appeasers among us, there will always hopefully be courageous people available to fight for them and keep them safe. We can only hope. They can only hope. Scarbro is retired and spends most of his free time with his grandchildren having moved from Sartell to St. Simons Island, Ga.. Writing and commenting on the news of the day is a pastime. Visit his weekly blog at ronscarbro. blogspot.com for more commentary.
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Friday, Oct. 16, 2015
Community Calendar
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Friday, Oct. 16 Burger and brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 4-7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. Pumpkinfest, for ages 12 and under, 4-7 p.m., Lake George, 425 E. Lake Blvd., St. Cloud. Create Your Own Games and Challenges, registration is required, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Waite Park Public Library, 253 Fifth Ave. N. 320-253-9359. Steak Fry & Meat Raffle, hosted by Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions, 5-8 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Studio Show opening, featuring pottery, sculpture, paintings and collages by artists Peder Hegland, Judith Bergerson and Sam Spiczka, 6-9 p.m., 3898 and 3916 Pine Pointe Road, Sartell. 320-252-9281. St. Cloud Singles Club Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion, 17 Second Ave. S., Waite Park. 320-339-4533. stcloudsingles.net.
Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. Studio Show, featuring pottery, sculpture, paintings and collages by artists Peder Hegland, Judith Bergerson and Sam Spiczka, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 3898 and 3916 Pine Pointe Road, Sartell. 320252-9281.
Sunday, Oct. 18 Turkey Bingo Party, 1 p.m., St. Columbkille Catholic Church, CR 4, St. Wendel. Studio Show, featuring pottery, sculpture, paintings and collages by artists Peder Hegland, Judith Bergerson and Sam Spiczka, 1-4 p.m., 3898 and 3916 Pine Pointe Road, Sartell. 320-252-9281.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, 6-8:30 p.m., CentraCare Health Plaza, 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud. 320-290-2155. Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m., Waite Park Public Library 253 Fifth Ave. N. 320-253-9359. Celebration of Abilities, 5-7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 75 37th Ave. S., St. Cloud. 320-529-9000. St. Cloud Area Genealogists meeting, 7 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. stearns-museum.org. “Art is Free,” performance by St. Cloud State University Department of Theater, 7:30 p.m., SCSU Performing Arts Center, 720 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.
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Dayton from page 3 tion Center. Anybody anywhere can and should invite neighbors, such as immigrants, to have dinner or to get together for another social event. There have been reports of racist harassment at St. Cloud State University. What can be done about it? Police Chief Blair: Every complaint of harassment from anywhere in the city is investigated. The police take such complaints “very, very seriously.” They should always be reported to the police or to the St. Cloud Human Rights Office. The toll-free number for the human-rights office is 1-800657-3704. Dayton, Kleis and Knoblach gave their personal phone numbers and told anybody with a complaint of racial harassment to call them. St. Cloud School Board Member Bruce Mohs: A member of the audience, he spoke up to say the school district is, in fact, working very hard to deal with any racial tensions that should arise. When Somali students held a protest at
Tech High School last year, their complaints about harassment were taken very seriously, and programs have since been introduced to open lines of communication and to listen to the concerns of all students and then do something about those concerns. An Hispanic woman who works at Catholic Charities said Hispanics might seem to be invisible in St. Cloud, but there are many, and they face the same kinds of fears and tensions that members of other races do. She asked the governor to issue an executive order making drivers’ licenses available for all Hispanics and others who need them so adults could drive to work and back. Dayton: He said he has no executive powers to do such a thing, that the legislature would have to pass a law to that effect. Other people told the panel that extension of the Northstar Commuter Rail to St. Cloud would benefit immigrants and others in many ways. They noted there will be a Northstar Extension Rally Nov. 12 at the St. Cloud Convention Center. Rep. Knoblach said he will attend it.
Monday, Oct. 19 Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. “Deep Brain Stimulation for People with Parkinson’s,” guest speaker Dr. Michael Park from the University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery, 1 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. 320529-9000. Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., parking lot of Hardware Hank, Seventh St. N., Sartell. marketmonday.org. Fare For All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. www.fareforall.org. 1-800-582-4291. Rice City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Rice City Hall, 205 Main St. E. 320-393-2280. Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks Bar, 940 35th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids. St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Home and Safety Fair, 10 a.m.1 p.m., Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. Falling for Flowers, 2-3 p.m., Shepherd Oaks Apartments, 310 13th St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320258-1577. Plato’s Republic Book Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Central Perk Coffee Shop, 906 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Ancestry for Library Genealogy Program, attendance limit is 10, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Waite Park Public Library, 253 Fifth Ave. N. 320-253-9359. Art is Free, 7:30 p.m., SCSU Performing Arts Center, 720 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.
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Friday, Oct. 16, 2015
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At left: Nate Lyon (left) and David Nelson put the pedal to the metal during the 1K run the morning of Oct. 10. At right: Brian and Ethan Martin, father and son, run the 5K while sporting shirts with the race logo on them.
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Top to bottom: Participants line up before the run begins on the morning of Oct. 10. The Pleasantview Family 5K/1K Run/ Walk drew more than 100 people to the elementary school; Maddie and Jon Fuls, daughter and father, enjoy the leisurely fall run; Piper Froiland, Morgan Dorn and Kennedy Mages wait at the starting for the run to begin; Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Nikki Bukowski places a medal around the neck of Marabeth Cmelik after the run.
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