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Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 Volume 1, Issue 28 Est. 2015
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by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Movie ‘Match Up’ winner announced
The winner of the family entertainment package from the Newsleaders’ Halloween movie ‘match up’ contest was chosen randomly from among all correct entries received before noon Nov. 9. The winner from the Sauk Rapids-Rice community is Loren Finlayson. We hope all of you had as much fun playing as we did creating the contest!
Metro Bus to host seven transportation meetings
The public can help shape the future of public transportation in the St. Cloud area by attending and sharing input at one of seven meetings planned by Metro Bus. The Sauk Rapids meeting will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. The meetings will cover the drafted long-rangetransit plan. The meetings will be open-house style without a formal presentation. For a complete list of open house dates, check out the calendar on the inside back page of this Newsleader of visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Nov. 13 Criers.
Game night set Nov. 17 at government center
Join Sauk Rapids-Rice High School freshman Claire Maurus as she hosts Game Night from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N. This is a community service project to “turn off” the electronic screens and interact face-to-face with new and old friends. Bring a favorite game to share or learn a new game. Bring a friend, bring a sibling, bring a grandparent. Come and have fun!
Holiday donation needs set for Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities Emergency Services is in need of donations for the holiday season. Their needs include the following: new toys, gift cards for teens, personal-care items, food-shelf donations, coats/boots for children, XL coats for men and women, new socks/ underwear (all sizes) and sponsors for Share the Spirit Program. For more information on this and other United Way volunteer opportunities, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Nov. 13 Criers. For additional criers, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on Criers.
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The Rev. LeRoy Kieke of Sauk Rapids (fourth from left) is a member of the St. Cloud MetroVets Color Guard, which led the Veterans’ Parade Nov. 8. Kieke, who is a Vietnam veteran, does extensive veterans-outreach efforts as part of his Warmride Ministry.
Some of them had noticeable limps, others moved along in wheelchairs, still others walked more briskly with high steps, but all of them marched proudly as many spectators saluted, waved and yelled “Thank you, thank you, thank you for serving our country.” It was the ninth annual Veteran’s Parade Nov. 8, which started at the St. Cloud VA facility and ended with a coffee-hour social at Apollo High School. Although Veterans’ Day is, calendar-wise, Nov. 11, this parade was slated for three days early – on a Sunday – so more people could participate. Veterans of all wars were
honored in the ceremony. As large American flags fluttered and flapped in a brisk wind, about two dozen veterans’ groups marched past the curbside spectators on the long, wide drive leading into the VA. Despite the wind, the weather was warm, brilliant with late-fall sunshine. “My kids are here to see their grandpa in the parade,” said Kim Neubert of Clearwater. At the curbside, she and her sons, Teigen and Jerrek, waved and cheered whenthey spotted Marvin Neubert marching in the parade. A Vietnam War veteran, he is a member of Sauk Rapids American Legion, Post 6992, the unit in which he marched. “We are very proud of Veterans • page 4
County proposes development organization by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
At the Nov. 9 Sauk Rapids City Council meeting, Benton County Administrator Montgomery Headley presented the idea for an economicdevelopment organization to the city. County Commissioners Jim McMahon and Spencer Buerkle of commissioner Districts 3 and 4 respectively, were also present
at the meeting. The idea behind forming an economic-development organization would be to help initiate and support economic growth throughout the county, similar to what the Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. does. The GSDC works to improve the business climate and economic base of the St. Cloud area, including portions of Benton, Stearns and Sherburne coun-
ties. This organization proposed by the county would benefit the whole of Benton County exclusively. “Benton County had a fulltime economic development director for about 15 years,” Headley said. “Then we went to a part-time consultant, and focused just on rural areas for about two years. It worked well.” Headley said after the two years, the part-time consul-
tant decided to move on. The county then had an opportunity to figure out what the future of economic development in the county would look like. They held a meeting in the fall of last year with business leaders and government officials from across the county. The consensus at the meeting was to do more, that a part-time position wasn’t enough to serve County • page 3
Fire Department receives Bittman named animal oxygen masks Superintendent of Year by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
It all started when Sauk Rapids Firefighter Matt Heinen Jr. received a letter from his neighbor, Ruth Hin- Heinen nenkamp. “She sent me a copy of a news article from Maple Grove where they used an oxygen mask to save a pet’s life. She asked if we had these masks on our trucks,” Heinen recalled. He said as soon as he saw the
information, he found out how to fill out a grant request to receive a set of masks. “This is the first grant I’ve been involved in,” Heinen said. The mask is made to fit over the snout of a canine or feline companion. It isn’t for use in a fire, but afterward. An Ambu bag – or manual resuscitation bag, like the ones you see rescue personnel squeezing on TV to get oxygen into people’s lungs – or an oxygen tank can be affixed to the mask once the pet is out of harm’s way. Then, the first-responder lays down behind the pet and using both arms affixes the mask over the snout and begins Masks • back page
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators has named Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools, as the 2016 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. Bittman was awarded for his leadership, professionalism and community involvement, among other traits. As the Minnesota honoree, Bittman is a candidate for National Superintendent of the Year, to be announced in February. Watch next week’s Newsleader for a feature on Dr. Bittman and the state of our schools.
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2 Kassara Kneeland, a social worker at Good Shepherd Apartments in Sauk Rapids, recently received the 2015 annual Service Award from the Minnesota Nursing Home Social Workers Association during its annual conference. Kneeland was nominated by Kori Petersson, director of customer engagement with Align, a MNHSWA member. Petersson’s nomination speaks to Kneeland’s growth in leadership and confidence within the organization and her willingness to step up into greater leadership roles. From early in her membership, Kneeland took on a board seat, becoming secretary and recently joining the education committee where she coordinated speakers and created the conference brochures. Her service endeavors outside of the organization include volunteering for fundraising events for the Starkey Hearing Foundation,
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Jolene Boeckermann, the MNHSWA central chapter president, presents Kassara Kneeland (right) with a service award honoring her social work and volunteer contributions. participating in the Color Vibe Run and taking a mission trip this year to Peru, volunteering in a Hospice. An avid quilter, Kneeland organized a quilt drive before her trip so she could give a hand-made quilt to each of the patients in the hospice.
Tyson is a neutered, 2 ½-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Previously, Tyson got along with other dogs, both large and small, and he has lived with school-aged children. He was taught how to sit, stay, high five and shake. Tyson would whine when he had to go outside. One of his favorite activities is playing pull with his rope toy. Tyson can be quite the cuddle bug and likes to sleep in bed with his people. “Helping one animal won’t change the world … but it will change the world for that one animal!” Dogs - 12 Puppies - 2
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Five Sauk Rapids-Rice teachers were recently named by the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District as Teachers of Excellence. They are the following: Dave Heideman (Pleasantview), Kim Genereux (Mississippi Heights), Beth Gadola (High School), Karen Musielewicz (Hillside/ Adult Basic Education) and Amy Meyer (Middle School) Sauk Rapids-Rice and Resource Training and Solutions honored them on Nov. 4 at the River’s Edge Convention Cen-
ter in St. Cloud. The representatives, their guests, as well as Sauk Rapids-Rice principals and board members took time to recognize and celebrate them.
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N. A caller informed police of a suspicious vehicle and driver he had never seen before near his residence. Authorities were able to locate the vehicle. The driver could not be found. The area was checked, but nothing suspicious was found.
Oct. 25 4:20 a.m. Noise complaint. Third Avenue S. An anonymous complainant called police after people close by had been partying in their garage all night. Police made contact, advising them to keep their noise down in the future. Oct. 26 1:35 a.m. Suspicious activity. Third Avenue N./Seventh Street
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. will soon be the anchor tenant in the First National Bank of St. Cloud building in downtown St. Cloud. Built in 1889, the First National Bank of St. Cloud building is considered to be one of the best designed, most preserved and most significant buildings in central Minne-
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Oct. 27 6:08 a.m. Burglary. Eighth Street N. A complainant called authorities after his garage had been broken into sometime during the night. A generator, chainsaw and rifle all appeared to be missing. No evidence or suspects have been determined as of yet. 1:43 p.m. Animal complaint. Third Street N. Police received a call from a complainant stating there were two large dogs wandering around the neighborhood. He was not sure who
sota. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, the building is currently undergoing a complete rehabilitation in partnership with the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. The GSDC leads economic development in the Greater St. Cloud region through six strategic initiatives; one of which is to contribute to the planning for and vibrancy of downtown St. Cloud. For more of this story, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Nov. 13 People. they belonged to. He stated he will call again if he sees them. Oct. 28 3:25 p.m. Arrest. Fourth Avenue N. Police arrested a Rice man for a felony warrant. He was transported to the Benton County Jail for further action. Oct. 29 1:52 a.m. Domestic. First Street S. Police were summoned after a complainant called, stating there was a female in her residence who was refusing to leave. Upon arrival, authorities met with the woman who was very irritated. She also had in her possession the complainant’s phone. After being escorted out of the apartment, she appeared to be manic, but eventually left the property. Oct. 30 Assist. Skyview Drive. Sauk Rapids Police were asked by the St. Cloud Police Department to check the aforementioned address for an intoxicated driver with children in the vehicle. Prior to arrival, the vehicle had been located in Waite Park. Oct. 31 6:47 p.m. Traffic accident. Summit Avenue S. A driver was backing up into a parking lot. Another vehicle, unsure of what the driver was doing, slowed down. As the vehicle went to pass, the trailer attached to the driver’s car hit the vehicle, damaging the front side panel. 7:55 p.m. Assist. Second Avenue N. Police were dispatched to a local gas station to assist a female who needed help getting to her destination. Upon arrival, authorities assisted the woman by giving her directions.
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Firefighters receive donation for thermal camera
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Recently the Sauk Rapids Lions Club donated $8,465.50 to the Sauk Rapids Fire Department for the purchase of a thermal-imaging camera. The infrared camera helps firefighters see better in situations where there is very thick smoke, or to see people or the source of a fire through walls. Additional donations for the camera came from Alicia and Gary Simpson for $200 and St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing for $1,500. The total cost of the camera is $10,165.50. Pictured (from left to right) are Sauk Rapids Lions President Mike Burns, and firefighters Neil Bueckers and Cory Zimpel.
County from front page the needs of the county, that there needed to be one contact for all business things in Benton County. “We lost Verso. We lost Coborn’s [headquarters]. We heard the message loud and clear,” Buerkle said. Benton County then invited the group Community Development Morrison County down. The group is a separately, privately funded, non-profit corporation. Instead of having Morrison County direct community development, the county and
cities have a partnership with the group and with other private parties. “We put together a work group consisting of business leaders and members of government, including [City Administrator] Ross Olson and [Community Development Director] Todd Schultz,” Headley said. “The group has met three or four times to discuss creating a privately funded non-profit economic-development organization for Benton County. The organization would be governed and supported by members, of which Benton County would be just one.” Headley said a good starting budget for the economic
development organization in Benton County would be about $150,000. The county has budgeted $75,000 for the project for 2016, and they are looking for more private-sector partners. “GSDC has a budget of approximately $150,000,” Headley stated. The group is working on drafting bylaws and will have a different focus from GSDC. “I think it’s time for Benton County to start thinking outside the box,” said Mayor Brad Gunderson. Any proposal for Sauk Rapids to join the organization will need to go through the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
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Sauk Rapids man arrested for thefts by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com
A Sauk R a p i d s man remains in B e n t o n County Jail after being arrested Berg Nov. 6 for alleged felony theft. Leonard Berg, 39, is expected to be charged with stealing a large amount of items from a trailer parked outside of Warnert Racing in northeast St. Cloud, including auto batteries, electronics and tools. The thefts occurred Oct. 22 or 23. Video surveillance at the business
captured images of the suspect during the incident. According to a Benton County Sheriff’s Department report, a further investigation revealed that on Oct. 23, Berg sold batteries similar to those taken from Warnert Racing to a local metal-recycling center. Armed with a search warrant, deputies searched Berg’s Sauk Rapids’ residence and found several items believed to have been stolen from Warnert Racing. They also found a generator believed to have been stolen from the St. Cloud Salvation Army. Berg’s bail has been set at $10,000.
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After cheering on their grandfather, the Neubert family of Clearwater watches the many other veterans who march in the Veterans’ Parade Nov. 8 on the grounds of the Veterans Administration. Marvin Neubert (inset), the grandfather, is a Vietnam veteran who lives in Sauk Rapids. The children in the photo are (left) Teigen and Jerrek with mother Kim Neubert.
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Veterans from front page him,” Kim said. Clint Fladland, 94, St. Cloud, is one of a dwindling number of World War II veterans still alive and well. Fladland, accompanied to the event by daughter Vicki Hoien of Annandale, said he was proud and happy to be part of the Veterans’ Parade. Fladland was a U.S. Marine pilot during the war in the South Pacific and saw action in the war-battered islands of Guam, Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
“Okinawa was the worst,” Fladland told the Newsleader. “The Japanese were everywhere on that island. In tunnels. Bunkers. Everywhere. And they would sneak up at night and cut the throats of American soldiers. Yup, that was the worst.” Ray Schlichting of Watab Township, south of Rice, is a Korean War veteran. He served from 1953 to 1955 in the 11th Armored Division and later in the Third Army. After the war, he worked for many years as a plumber for construction companies in the St. Cloud area. Schlichting volunteered, as he did last
Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 year, to get the Apollo lunchroom ready for the social hour after the parade. Among the political leaders who attended the parade and the social afterward were Reps. Tim O’Driscoll (R-Sartell), Tama Theis (R-St. Cloud), Jim Knoblach (R-St. Cloud) and St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, an Air Force veteran who also marched in the parade. In the Apollo lunch room, coffee and treats were served to the veterans and their well-wishers as they gathered in small groups to carry on pleasant conversations. Among the marching groups in the Veterans’ Parade were the St. Cloud MetroVets Color Guard, the Waite Park American Legion Post 254, the St. Cloud American Legion Post 76, WW II and Korean Combat Veterans, the St. Joseph American Legion Post 328, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290, the Central Minnesota Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Valhalla Detachment of the Marine Corps League, the St. Cloud VFW Post 4847, the St. Cloud VFW Post 428, the St. Cloud VFW Auxiliary Post 428, the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 428, the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, the Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary Post 6992, the Clearwater American Legion Post 323, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Women in the Military, the Clearwater Legion Riders, St. Cloud Cub Scout Pack 21, Girl Scouts and the VA Police.
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‘Meet and Greet’ with officials held for local residents by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
A crowd of about 30 residents gathered for a “Meet and Greet” on the afternoon of Oct. 27 in the common room of the Russell Arms Apartments, at 315 Division St. in Sauk Rapids, a senior housing community owned and operated by Brutger Equities. The “Meet and Greet,” organized by Russell Arms resident Kim Pettman and manager Eileen Tollefson, featured officials from both city and county government, including the following: Pete Eckhoff, director of public works for Sauk Rapids; Perry Beise, Sauk Rapids police chief; Tura Eye, Benton County income-maintenance-eligibility specialist; Ruth Roufs, Benton County social worker; Robert Cornelius, Benton County human services director; Spencer Buerkle, Benton County District 4 commissioner; Troy Heck, Benton County sheriff; and Stacy Morse, district director for Sixth District Congressman Tom Emmer. “[Pettman] set the whole thing up,” Tollefson said. “The residents and I really appreciate her putting in the effort.” Most of the audience were residents of the apartment building. The panel of city and county figures each introduced themselves and told what they do to the audience before fielding a few questions and concerns. Following the questions, the panel met with people on an individual basis to tackle
more personal questions. Treats and drinks were supplied by the apartment management. The whole affair lasted about an hour.
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A few residents were concerned about flickering streetlights and asked about it during the panel Q&A. “Those can be reported on the city website, or you can call me at the city office,” Eckhoff said. “The lights are owned by Xcel Energy, but if you report them to us we will let Xcel know.” “Lights can be affected by the changing temperatures, so officers drive around in the fall to see which lights are out,” Beise added. One resident, during the panel Q&A, asked Beise if there was a curfew in town, referring to older residents being out at night. “I think the curfew is cutoff at about 16 years old,” Beise said, amid some chuckles in the crowd. Another resident, Todd Ledin, was concerned about the pedestrian crossing buttons not working. Ledin gets around in a motorized wheelchair. Eckhoff said he had recently had his crew replace a few pedestrian crossing buttons, but he would have them check into the ones mentioned. Later, during the breakout conversations, Ledin told the Newsleader he had talked with Beise and Eckhoff about snow removal.
“It’s difficult to move around if there is snow or ice on the sidewalk or approach,” Ledin said. “A lot of the issue has to do with private businesses not keeping their section clean . . . I’ve been stuck in front of a business before.” “I don’t want special treatment,” Ledin continued, “I just want to be accommodated . . . everybody would benefit from cleaner sidewalks.” Ledin said the city would talk to some people about the issue, and said he believes they will follow through.
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Resident Carol Erikson thought the whole event was well worth her time. “We had some good speakers. I thought they all gave freely of themselves to the people here,” Erikson said. “If we get invited, we’d certainly do it again,” Buerkle said, referring to the county participants. Sheriff Heck said anytime he can get in front of people and answer questions, it’s a good thing. “Not everyone understands all of the services available to them,” Cornelius said. “Anytime we get a chance to clarify services to the community, we will take it . . . we’re located in Foley and with this large population in Sauk Rapids, sometimes it’s ‘out of sight, out of mind.’” Roufs said as a social worker she is part of panels like these Officials • back page
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Heart-warming to see praise, support for veterans What a pleasure it was to see and hear area military veterans receive the warm praises they so richly deserve. On Nov. 8, those veterans marched in a Veterans’ Parade on the grounds of the St. Cloud VA facility. Sad to say, some of them could not march due to physical disabilities (some war-related) or other ailments that come with advanced age. Those veterans were able to use wheelchairs or ride in the parade. Along the route, all the way to Apollo High School, spectators from the curb saluted and waved at the veterans, and a chorus of “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you” could be heard on the warm autumn air. The veterans waved, smiled back and acknowledged the praise. After recent scandals about substandard or delayed medical and psychological treatment for our veterans, it’s good to know they know people respect the sufferings, deprivations and time away from families these veterans have given in service to their country. It was especially gratifying to see and hear praise for the many Vietnam War veterans who marched in the parade. After that long and divisive war, many of its veterans felt shunned and ridiculed by their fellow Americans. As a result, many were reluctant even to form bonds with others, and too many suffered alone in silence for years. Thank goodness now, thanks to more public awareness of veterans’ issues, Vietnam veterans are also honored, as well they should be. It’s one thing to disagree with this or that war, but it’s quite another to spurn honorable veterans who gave so much for this country, whether or not one agrees with a particular war. These veterans, no matter what war, deserve our utmost thanks and respect. It’s difficult for most civilians to imagine what kinds of horrors they witnessed, injuries they endured (and still endure) and how they had to do tours of duty (in many cases, multiple tours of duty) in dangerous places so far away from loved ones back home. It was good to see so many age groups at the Veterans’ Parade, especially so many young children who are learning, at such a young age, about the sacrifices generations of veterans have made for the United States and other countries they have helped. We can only hope next year, at the next Veterans’ Parade, more people take the time to show up, to give thanks and to let our veterans know they are truly appreciated and cherished. In the meantime, honoring our veterans should not be a once-a-year thing to do. They should be thanked and appreciated every day of the year, and there are many ways to do that. Meet with legislators and urge them to strengthen programs to help veterans; reach out to veterans and ask them how you can help them with their needs; contact local veterans’ organizations to find out the many ways to donate time, talents and money; consider volunteering at the St. Cloud VA facility. In recent years, fortunately, respect for veterans has grown. Let’s keep it that way by showing our support not just with words but with actions.
Opinion Dome to be ready for inauguration The United States’ Capitol dome, along with the Statue of Liberty, symbolizes freedom and democracy to countless millions of people worldwide. That is probably why al Qaeda crazies were so eager to slam a jet into it Sept. 11, 2001, to strike at the heart of what they so irrationally despised. Thanks to the brave passengers in the sky over Pennsylvania, the homicidal haters never got the chance that awful morning. Our Capitol remains, standing tall and proud both as an architectural symbol and an embodiment of the realities of freedom and democracy. Lately, though, in case you haven’t noticed, it looks a bit sickly; it’s under repair. For the past year or so, just about every time news people are reporting from Washington, D.C. the Capitol can be seen in the background. It looks hazy, as if a spider had spun a giant web around it. Years ago, I heard the dome was due for repairs, but I assumed the restoration would take only a few months or so. Earlier today, on some news show, there it was again – the dome still shrouded with scaffolding. I decided to Google “Capitol Dome” and learned some very interesting facts, many of which I didn’t know or had forgotten: • The restoration project began in 2013, when white paint was removed, architectural ornamentations taken down and cracks patched or metal-stapled. The vast network of scaffolding was added, tier by tier, gradually, starting almost exactly a year ago. The project will cost
Dennis Dalman Editor about $60 million. • The last time the dome was majorly repaired was 50 years ago when cracks were filled and other cosmetic repairs accomplished. • I was surprised to learn the dome is made of cast-iron painted white, not white marble as I had thought. What happened over time is weathering had chipped and cracked the paint, causing moisture to rust and corrode many areas of the dome, so badly that water began to leak into the magnificent cupola, inside the Capitol, with its crowning glory, a fresco painting called “The Apotheosis of George Washington” on the curved “ceiling” at the very top. That work was painted in 1866 by Greek-Italian-American artist Constantino Brumidi. All of the rotunda-dome windows are also being replaced with a special-process, reinforced wavy glass. • Construction of the Capitol dome had begun shortly before the Civil War broke out in 1861. Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated on the steps of the Capitol with the partly-finished dome rising above him. The dome’s symbolic power was not lost on the great man, who com-
pared the unfinished dome to the unfinished struggle to keep the union together. The dome was actually the second dome. The first one, lasting into the 1850s, was of copper and rather squat-shaped, verging on stunted and homely, compared to the new one, which was inspired by three towering domes of Europe: St. Paul’s in London, St. Peter’s in Rome and the Pantheon in Paris. • The dome is actually two domes, one inside the other, and a stairway between the domes leads all the way to the top, rarely accessible to visitors. The outer dome rises 288 feet into the air; it is 96 feet in diameter; it weighs a staggering 14.1-million pounds. It is topped by a statue dubbed “Statue of Freedom.” • Anyone who visits Washington, D.C. will be awed by the sight of the Capitol Building and its dome, not just because it’s beautiful but because the mere sight is enough to remind the viewer of the many momentous decisions made under that dome that marked our history and shaped our very lives and destinies for so many decades. I visited the Capitol twice. Each time I was awed to the point of speechlessness. It’s a moving moment that every American should experience. • The dome-repair work is expected to be completed in time for the next presidential inauguration in 2017. If you want to learn some more interesting fun facts and see excellent views of our nation’s Capitol, visit aoc.gov/ capitol-buildings/capitol-dome.
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School board praises superintendent Bittman Mark Hauck, chair Tracey Fiereck, vice chair Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Humble, appreciative, supportive, hardworking and smart. These are only a few of the words used to describe the Minnesota Association of School Administrators’ 2016 Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Daniel Bittman. Bittman is in his sixth year as the superintendent for Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. His tenure in SRR has not always been an easy road. SRR for many years was one of the lowest-funded schools in the state. Dedicated staff, supportive families and a
strong team helped sustain educational programming through those lean years. Today, we are back on the map and making amazing strides together. Under Bittman’s leadership, the SRR team has re-focused on curriculum, established a foundation, improved test scores and secured significant funding from outside sources. Since the community passed an operating referendum in 2012, SRR has been able to provide all-day every-day kindergarten prior to receiving funding from the state, free breakfast, reduced class sizes, reduced athletic fees, reduced supply lists, provided sixth-grade after-school athletics and implemented our Increased Access and Opportunity through Technology Initiative. The initiative
has allowed us to provide each student with an electronic device to enhance their learning. Bittman will say this is the work of an amazing leadership team and staff and the SRR School Board would concur. Regardless, a leadership team and staff need someone to lead, an example to follow and the encouragement to succeed. Bittman’s focus, sheer determination and commitment to the kids of SRR makes us all better together. On behalf of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board we congratulate you, Dr. Bittman on receiving this prestigious award. We are proud to serve with you. Lastly, I would invite SRR and area community members to congratulate Bittman, but don’t be surprised by his humble response.
Progress made to help veterans State Rep. Tim O’Driscoll (R-Sartell) This time of year brings about remembrance, reflection and displays of gratitude for our military members and veterans. While we should honor our veterans daily, every Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11 presents a special opportunity to thank those who worked to keep our nation free. As a member of the Veterans Affairs Division in the Minnesota House of Representatives, I’m proud of what we accomplished in 2015 for our service men and women. This
session, I authored a bill to aid veterans in deescalation situations. My bill was included in the Public Safety Omnibus Bill and signed into law by the governor. I also supported increased funding for health care in Veteran Homes by almost $17 million – an increase of more than 16 percent. Beyond the increased funding, we simplified the application process for veteranowned small businesses to receive state certification – a provision to assist our veterans in life after their military service. Furthering the desire to help our service men and women in civilian life, the Veterans
Affairs Division also approved quicker licensing procedures for those veterans entering a number of engineering, health-care and service professions. We also created a day of recognition – “Military Spouses and Family Day” – to honor the families of current and former military members. Assisting veterans is an important part of what we do in St. Paul, and I welcome any suggestions for veteran-related legislation for the 2016 session. Again, please join me in thanking our active military and veterans for helping protect the freedoms we hold dear.
You just might be a severe driver Rich White, executive director Car Care Council
The ideas expressed in the letters to the editor and of the guest columnists do not necessarily reflect the views of the Newsleaders.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2015
Chances are you are a severe driver. In fact, for most motorists today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception. Normal driving is defined as steady driving in steady traffic, non-extreme weather or environments. Severe driving refers to stop-and-go traffic, short commutes, rough or mountainous roads, dusty or salty environments, driving in extremely hot or cold
weather, transporting heavier loads or towing a trailer. There are easy steps you can take to reduce the effects of severe driving and improve fuel economy, such as: • Follow the “severe” service schedule in your owner’s manual. • Check fluids, including oil and filters more frequently. • Have certain components, such as brakes and shocks, inspected more regularly. • Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage
decreases rapidly above 60 mph. • Avoid quick starts and stops. Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage. • Don’t haul un-needed items in the trunk as extra weight will reduce fuel economy. • Order a free copy of the Car Care Council’s 80-page Car Care Guide at www.carcare.org/car-care-resource/car-care-guide/. By properly maintaining and repairing your vehicle, it will perform safely, dependably and efficiently for years to come, no matter the driving conditions.
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Firefighter Matt Heinen demonstrates how the mask might fit over a dog’s snout. Ideally, the firefighter would lay behind the animal and use two hands so as to lessen the risk of injury to both the pet and the first-responder. There are three sizes of masks.
from page 5 occasionally and she thinks they are wonderful. The others present from the county hadn’t been part of a panel like this many times before.
Heinen
Masks from front page to either squeeze the manual resuscitation bag or administer oxygen. Although the number of pets that die in fires is not an official statistic kept by the U.S. Fire Administration, industry web sites and sources have cited an estimated 40,000-150,000 pets die in fires each year, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. “We’ve rescued animals in my time on the department, but there hasn’t been a situation yet where
we would have used this particular device,” Heinen said. He has been on the Sauk Rapids Fire Department since 2008. “It either wouldn’t have been necessary, or they would have been too far gone,” he added. “A lot of the equipment on our trucks . . . the less we have to use it the better. If we need it, we’ve got it.” While human lives always come first, if pets can be saved they will be. The masks will be placed in Unit 1, which is the first truck out on any fire call. It has a 750-gallon tank with a pumper.
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Heinen comes from a fire family. His father, Matthew Heinen Sr. was a firefighter, along with Heinen’s uncle, Francis “Shorty” Heinen. His cousins, Mark Heinen and Joe Heinen are both firefighters in Sartell and Waite Park respectively. And his brother, Dan Heinen, is a firefighter as well. Heinen’s sons are interested in following in their father’s footsteps. Tyler is a firefighter in Sauk Rapids already, while Travis is interested in joining as well. “I don’t know what drives me . . . it’s helping people,” Heinen said. “Nobody can tell you why they do it. They just do . . . and it definitely isn’t the pay; every time I leave work I lose money.”
Pettman thought of the idea of a “Meet and Greet” for the people at Russell Arms after being part of a job circle, wherein a person states what skills they have and what type of work they are looking for and other people in the circle offer connections or ideas on where to apply for work. At the event on Tuesday, people could come
with problems and issues, and city and county officials could either help or at least point them in the right direction. This is the first such panel Pettman has organized. She is currently starting a non-profit to help link people to resources in the community. “People and churches and communities used to help each other a lot, but they stepped back in recent years . . . And government was left to provide support to people,” Pettman said. “Everybody has to step it up a little bit, to help each other out.” Pettman moved to Sauk Rapids this summer but has lived in the area since 2013. “I think Sauk Rapids is a great town,” she said.
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