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St. Stephen to hold car show July 21
The St. Stephen Car Show will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, July 21 in the parking lot of the St. Stephen Church, 103 CR 2 in St. Stephen. There is free admission for participants and spectators and no advanced registration is required. The show will feature 14 classes, including pre-war cars and trucks, collectors, muscle cars, convertibles, street rods and machines, trucks, rat rods and motorcycles. Food and refreshments available. First-, secondand third-place trophies will be awarded at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Tom Vouk at 320-654-9511.
Newsleader office to close June 26-30
The Newsleader office will be closed June 26-30. A June 30 edition will not be published. The office will reopen on July 3 and will resume weekly publications beginning July 7.
Free summer kickoff to promote county parks
A free summer kickoff event to promote Stearns County parks will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 16 at Warner Lake County Park, 1485 CR 143, Clearwater. Bring a picnic, paddle a 34-foot voyageur canoe, climb the portable climbing wall, check out the Yellow Boats project and enjoy a performance of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax by the Prairie Woods Puppet Theatre. No advance registration is required.
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The Sartell Community Center, due to open in August, has been given a boost to the tune of $120,000, thanks to the generosity of two recent gifts. BankVista donated $20,000 to be used for amenities in the center, and Sartell resident George Torrey donated $100,000 for the center, to be used specifically for amenities for the senior-citizen space within the center. At the last Sartell City Council meeting, Mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll thanked the benefactors. The Torreys, she said, declined to take part in a formal presentation at the council, but Nicoll added that doesn’t preclude the expression of thanks. “On behalf of the City of
Sartell,” she said, “we are very appreciative of his (Torrey’s) generosity that will go a long way in enhancing the community center, and I can’t express the appreciation enough for his very generous donation.” Nicoll also expressed thanks to BankVista for its donation, which will be used to create an outdoor patio on the south side of the center, at the water’s edge of Lake Francis, which is a large water-collecting pond. The patio will be named for BankVista. “Thanks for your generosity and for being a good steward to the City of Sartell,” she said. At the council meeting, BankVista Vice President Mike Phillips addressed council members. Phillips said when the bank Donations • back page
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Even superheros need candy at the Sartell Summerfest parade on June 10. Henry Jenner, 16 months, and his parents Christina and Kevin Jenner, Sartell, watch the 25th annual parade. See page 4 for additional photos.
Pinecone school-road study presented to council by Dennis Dalman editorial@thenewsleadsers.com
An extremely detailed and thorough plan for changes to Pinecone Road leading to and from the new future Sartell High School was presented to the Sartell City Council at its June 12 meeting by Jon Halter, city engineer. There will be a public hearing about the plan at the July
10 council meeting, including estimates for assessing costs to property owners in that area. The Pinecone Road Feasibility Halter Study, at the city’s request, was drawn up by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., of which Halter is an employee. The Pinecone reconstruction
plan is crucial to the construction of a new high school for efficient traffic flow and safety for motorists, students and pedestrians. The study was done with safety factors uppermost in mind. The new high school, authorized by voters last year, will be built near Oak Ridge Elementary School. There will be changes made to Pinecone Road from 15th Street N., near where Cele-
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bration Lutheran Church is located, all the way north to 35th Street N. From 15th to 27th Street there will be a three-lane bituminous road with a continuous middle left-turn lane for both directions. There will be a widened 10-foot trail to the east of Pinecone stretching from 15th to 27th. There will be roundabouts Study • page 3
Lions ecstatic about success of ‘Never Lose Sight’ benefit by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Park Hop to explore three county parks
A Park Hop with Hikehoppers will explore Kraemer Lake-Wildwood, Rockville and Quarry parks beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 17. Each hike is family friendly with hikes under two miles. Dogs on leashes welcome. There will also be a scavenger hunt for children 3-12. A lunch and vendor expo will follow. All proceeds from this event will go to park maintenance and improvements and to sustain future event opportunities for our community. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on June 16 Criers.
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The recent fundraising benefit for Kelly Orndorff of Sartell was such a success, the Sartell Lions are thinking of doing another event next year for another deserving person. The four-hour afternoon benefit, held at the Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill in Sartell, raised funds for the future needs of Orndorff, who lost her sight during an operation for a massive brain tumor not long after graduating from college in Duluth. Orndorff is the daughter of Jane and Paul Orndorff of Sartell. Another goal of the benefit, as suggested by Orndorff, was to educate and raise awareness of the visually handicapped in Sartell and elsewhere. That is why the event was dubbed “Never Lose Sight.” Yet another goal was to raise awareness
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of the presence of the Sartell Lions in Sartell and the many good deeds it does, especially on behalf of the sight-impaired and the totally blind. More than 400 people attended the event, which included lots of fun fundraising, including a “blind” putting green where blindfolded golfers attempted to putt into a “beeping” cup. There were several raffles, including a craft-beer and wine wheelbarrow raffle and a meat raffle. Lots of educational literature on the subject of the sight-impaired was available, along with speakers giving insights on the challenges faced by the sight-impaired. A silent auction was very successful. The event was emceed by radio personality Bob Hughes of KNSI-Radio. “It was in incredible afternoon,” Kelly Orndorff said. “Truly amazing. The Sartell Lions went above and beyond. It was humbling to be surrounded by so many Orndorff • page 3
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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ST. STEPHEN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 41 AND CITY ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF ST. STEPHEN The City Council for the City of St. Stephen, HEREBY ORDAINS: That following described property comprising approximately 29.6 acres shall be rezoned from B2, general-business district, to RR1, rural-residential district: The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4), Section Numbered Thirty-six (36), in Township Numbered One Hundred Twenty-six (126) North, Range Numbered Twenty-nine (29). LESS AND EXCEPT: A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4), Section Thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Twenty-six (126) North, Range Twenty-nine (29) West, Stearns County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said Section Thirty-six (36), thence along the North line thereof due East Three Hundred Sixty-nine and Ninety-two Hundredths (369.92) feet to the center line of Public Road; the point of beginning of the tract herein described; thence continuing along the North line of Section Thirty-six (36) due East Nine Hundred sixty-one and sixty-seven Hundredths (961.67) feet to the Northeast corner of said quarter quarter; thence along the East line of said Quarter Quarter South 0º10’ East Five hundred Forty-two and Eighty-nine Hundredths (542.89) feet; thence North 65º47’ West One Thousand Ninety-seven (1,097.0) feet to the center line of Public Road aforesaid; thence along said road center line Northerly on a spiral curve to the Right Ninety-nine and Nine Tenths (99.9) feet to the point of beginning; LESS AND EXCEPT: A part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4) of Section 36, in Township 126 North
of Range 29 West, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning from a point where State Aid Road No. 2 intersects Section lines 35 and 36; thence in a Northeasterly direction on said State Aid Road No. 2 until reaching a point where the center of the Schumer Road enters said State Aid Road No. 2; thence in a Westerly direction on the Schumer Road to a point where it intersects with the Section lines 35 and 36; thence South on the Section lines 35 and 36 to the point of beginning. LESS AND EXCEPT: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4) of Section thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Twenty-six (126), Range Twenty-nine (29), Stearns County, Minnesota, described as beginning at a point on the West line distant 43.50 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 36; thence South along said West line of Section 36 for 181.50 feet; thence Easterly deflecting 84º16’ to the left for 120.00 feet; thence North and parallel with said West line of Section 36 for 181.50 feet; thence Westerly for 120.00 feet to the point of beginning. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to amend the City Zoning Maps to reflect that the above described property comprising approximately 29.6 acres be changed to RR1, rural-residential district. This Amendment is adopted the 7th day of June, 2017 and shall be effective upon publication. CITY OF ST. STEPHEN /s/ Cindy VanderWeyst Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Cris M Drais City Clerk Publish: June 16, 2017
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Gary Olson of Sartell recently won the 12.50 Index class of drag racing in his ‘79 Chevy Camaro at Brainerd Int’l Raceway during the ninth annual Street Car Showdown. Olson beat Bobbi Halverson in the finals with a winning time of 12.411 seconds and 106.89 mph. The winners of the 10 Index classes then have a run-off to determine the Index Class Champion. Olson, however, lost in the first round when he fouled at the starting line. Six Sartell students were recently named to the spring dean’s list at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. They are the following: Hannah Brennan, Mckenzie Fosse, Katlyn Ramseth, Katelyn Stalboerger, Ryan Tveit and Brandon Yurczyk. Students must be in the top 15 percent of their class to qualify for this honor. Brennan, Fossen and Yurczyk also qualified for the president’s honor roll with a minimum 3.8 grade-point average. Chase Meyers of St. Stephen was recently named to the dean’s list at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Students must be in the
top 15-percent of their class to qualify for this honor. He also qualified for the president’s honor roll with a minimum 3.8 grade-point average. The Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation recently announced it has awarded $36,300 in grants to support leading-edge programming (Pre-K-12) in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District for the 201718 school year. This is the largest amount to date and it’s thanks to the increased generosity of our community. Programs receiving grants include the following: Sartell High School: Sabre Splash; Art in Motion; Students Against Trafficking; National Association of Workshop Directors Leadership Training; and Student Council Leadership Training. Sartell Middle School: Sartell Middle School Academic Extensions; Engineering and Technology; Learning Lab; Afterschool Robotics and Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning; elementary schools: Afterschool Robotics in Pine Meadow and Oak Ridge elementaries; Elementary Makerspaces – ORE/PME; One-District One-Book – ORE/ PME; Leveled Library - ORE/PME; Elementary Academic Extensions ORE/PME; and Multi-Sensory Ap-
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traveling north on CR 1. The officer ran the registration on the vehicle and discovered the registered owner had a suspended license. The driver matched the description of the registered owner so the officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was identified as the registered owner and while speaking with the driver, the officer observed an odor of marijuana. The vehicle was searched but officers didn’t locate any drugs or paraphernalia. The driver was cited for driving after suspension and released.
May 21 12:59 a.m. Open container. 120 Twin Rivers Court. While on routine patrol and investigating a suspicious vehicle in the McDonald’s parking lot, an officer observed in plain view an open container of alcohol behind the driver’s seat. Officers also discovered the driver had a suspended license. The vehicle was searched and officers located a small amount of marijuana in a glass pipe. The driver was cited for driving after suspension, open bottle and possession of drug paraphernalia. 10:10 p.m. Traffic stop. Evergreen Drive/Le Sauk Drive. While parked at River Vista Lane and CR 1 monitoring traffic, an officer observed a silver passenger car
May 22 8:01 a.m. Vehicle accident. 600 block of Pinecone Road S. An officer was dispatched for a motor-vehicle crash without injuries. Upon arrival, both vehicles were pulled over on Sixth Street S. at Victory Ave., facing Westbound. The officer met with both drivers who explained the same story. Both vehicles were southbound on Pinecone Road South, approaching the roundabout at Heritage. Vehicle one was yielding to traffic in the roundabout when it was rear-ended by vehicle two. Both vehicles had moderate damage. Photos of the damage was taken and an accident-exchange form was filled out and explained to both drivers.
If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320255-1301, or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a crime. This information is submitted by the Sartell Police Department.
proach to Learning – ORE/PME; and Early Childhood Family Education: Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning and Conscious Behavior Curriculum. “Once again, the tremendous value of our partnership with the Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation pays off for the students of our district,” said Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert. “They have been able to strengthen our district programs by providing financial support that isn’t available within the state-allocated budgets. We thank SSEF and the community for continuing to support our schools and providing even greater opportunities for students.” SSEF is proud to have given more than $365,000 in grants and scholarships throughout the years. SSEF has been fortunate to have another record-breaking year as they continue to increase the amount of funds awarded to programs in the district. SSEF is a non-profit 501c(3) organization whose mission is to provide support for leading-edge ideas and programming for the students in District 748. For more information about the Foundation visit www. ssef.net.
11:09 a.m. Medical. 2291 Connecticut Ave. An officer was dispatched to Perkins for a male party who had fallen in the parking lot and was bleeding. Upon arrival, the officer observed the male patient lying on his side, bleeding from the head. He was being tended to by a nurse and Sartell Firefighter. The officer used a trauma pad and applied direct pressure to the head wound. The patient was put into c-spine and rolled to his back to try to control the bleeding. Gold Cross ambulance arrived on scene and the officer assisted paramedics as necessary. May 23 7:09 p.m. Medical. Forrth Avenue S. Officers responded to a medical involving an infant who was having trouble breathing. Upon arrival on scene, the child’s condition had improved. Officers observed normal vitals and color. Officers monitored the child’s condition until Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene. 8:40 p.m. Motorist assist. 14th Avenue E. An officer was dispatched for a vehicle unlock. The registered owner of the vehicle had accidentally locked her keys inside the vehicle. The officer was able to open the vehicle from the passenger side without issue.
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from front page friends and family – and strangers.” Orndorff’s father said he and other family members were humbled. “We were honored, humbled by the turnout,” he said. “The Lions enabled Sartell to come out and support Kelly.” Sartell Lions President Stu Giffin said all of it was possible because of the initial idea suggested by Tania Nevares, Lions Club secretary and events chair. “When a well-organized event is matched to great causes, it enables powerful results,” Giffin said. “This event was one of the larger events the Sartell Lions have led in their 50-plus-year history. Although the Sartell Lions are a small, hardworking club, we were seriously impacted by many Sartell area business and numerous generous donors. The generosity shown in sponsorships, donations, in-kind gifts and time was beyond our expectations. As a result, we will
Study from front page constructed at 27th Street and 35th Street, with a three-way access onto the property of the high school. Buses will enter the school property at 35th Street N. The speed limit along Pinecone Road will be 40 mph, but there will be reduced speed zones during school-session hours, and vehicles will have to slow down to negotiate the roundabouts. Halter noted the roundabouts had to be made a bit wider because farmers in that area expressed concerns about maneuvering around them with their larger field equipment.
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Kelly Orndorff (center) holds a check given to her by Stu Giffin, president of the Sartell Lions Club (right). Kelly’s parents were also present at the June 5 Lions Club monthly meeting – Jane (left) and Paul. consider hosting a similar event thanked everyone. “I still wake up wondering in 2018.” After the event, the Sartell why I’m not at the Blue Line Lions invited Orndorff and her (Sports Bar & Grill),” said Ornparents to their regular monthly dorff, meaning the day of the meeting where she was presented event was a day she wished with a check for an undisclosed would never end. Giffin hopes the success of amount. “We are retaining confiden- “Don’t Lose Sight” will inspire tiality in the final tally raised,” others to join the Lions Club, Giffin told the Newsleader later, noting the club’s motto is a sim“but suffice to say the money ple but effective one: “We Serve.” raised exceeded our expectations Anyone interested in joining and will assist Kelly in her future should visit the Sartell Lions’ needs.” webpage at: www.e-clubhouse. At the meeting, Orndorff org/sites/sartell. The road changes would start in June 2018 and be ready for when the new high school opens that coming fall. In the meantime, some right-of-way areas along the current road must be negotiated. There is a possibility of putting another trail to the west of Pinecone Road, from 27th Street to 35th Street. Such a trail would cost about $110,000, Halter noted. A couple of acres will be used for ponding purposes. The total cost of the road project is estimated at $6.1 million, paid for by assessments and possibly half-cent sales-tax revenue, as well as other sources. The City of Sartell’s share of the cost will be about $3.8 million, Halter noted.
The project will also include storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main and lighting. Two council members, Pat Lynch and Mike Chisum, said they are not keen on having homeowners along Pinecone be assessed for the project. Lynch said that, after all, the road is being built solely because of the new school, not to benefit the homeowners in that area. But they agreed when the costs are balanced fairly among entities, the assessments might perhaps be justified. The council voted unanimously, 4-0, to accept the feasibility study, which will be discussed further at the July 10 public hearing. Council member David Peterson was not at the June 12 meeting.
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St. Cloud Federal Credit Union recently announce it is the platinum sponsor for Tanner’s Team seventh annual walk/run, the primary event sponsor. The event will be held at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids on June 24. In addition to being the primary event sponsor, the credit union is paying for nine employees and their families to participate in the event. One of those employees is Jed Meyer, president and CEO, who is participating in another way to help raise funds by donating personal money for every minute it takes him to complete the run. The credit union’s mission includes purposeful action within the community; Tanner’s Team Walk/Run is a perfect partnership because the organization helps families with children who have a life-threatening illness. “When I heard about Tanner’s Team, I was inspired because it’s for a meaningful cause that helps families,” Meyer said. “Like us, they look to help relieve financial pressures so families can focus on what matters
in life. We are also excited to participate in an event that rallies our communities together.” Tanner’s Team Foundation was created in 2011 to help families with children who are fighting a life-threatening illness or serious injury in Central Minnesota. The foundation was inspired by Tanner Fuls, who was diagnosed at age 11 with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of pre-leukemia. Fuls died in 2010. Throughout the years the foundation has helped more than 150 families with more than $122,000 in grants. Cindy Hank-Fuls, Tanner’s Mom, is the event organizer and worked with SCFCU to create the platinum sponsorship. “We are so excited to have our first platinum sponsor this year,” she said. “St. Cloud Federal Credit Union has been great to work with and we are proud to have them part of Tanner’s Team.” To learn more about Tanner’s Team and the June 24 event, visit https://www.tannersteam. org/5k-walkrun.
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Despite heat, kids, families enjoy SummerFest photos by Jenny McDermond
At left: The Sauk Rapids VFW color guard starts the Sartell Summerfest on June 10. Above: The Yogerst family Mandy, Thomas, 3, Maggie, 2, Jensen and Braylon, 3, of Sartell, are excited to see the next float in the Sartell Summerfest parade. At right: Waters Church members sing along the parade route.
Kids roll into spring at skate camp Colt Shanley, 3, of Sartell, prepares to skate down a slope during Skate Camp June 3 at the St. Cloud Skate Park.
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Therapeutic horseback riding changes lives one ride at a time by Jenna Trisko news@thenewsleaders.com
For the last five years, Paige Francois of Sartell has engaged in an opportunity that allows her to bond with the animals she loves. She started riding horses with Project ASTRIDE (Adapted Specialized Training and Recreation Involving Disabled Equestrians) back in 2012 at just 4 years of age. Now 9 years old, Paige has learned valuable horsemanship skills and has found a deep connection with the horses. Each year, Paige participates in a six-week program where she rides with other participants both in an indoor arena and on outdoor trails. The experience has allowed her to get to know the horses as well as the long-term volunteers. Project ASTRIDE has 50-80 volunteers who offer horse care, support to the riders and many other services. “It got me connected to horses,” Paige said of her passion for the program. “It brought us together. I look forward to every lesson I get to
have with the horse.” Paige’s mother, Kristin, said they learned of Project ASTRIDE from a friend. The experience has made a lasting impression on Paige. Project ASTRIDE emphasizes fun along with other benefits such as the ability for riders to gain mobility, strength and relaxation in skeletal and muscular movements based on the stride and continuous body heat provided by the horse, along with feelings of empowerment, boosts in self-esteem and the chance to form friendships. Heather Kraft has been with the organization since 2011 and is a certified Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International riding instructor. Kraft further elaborated on the advantages seen in participants. “Riders,” she said, “learn compassion for another being by learning to care for and control their horse. They learn
social skills by learning to handle all emotions (anger, excitement, sadness and happiness) in a positive way, as it not only relates to their horse but also with their volunteer team. These gained strengths not only benefit the riders in the Project ASTRIDE program but also carry over into their home, school and daily life as well.” Greg Schlosser, who serves as the organization’s chair of the fundraising and marketing committee, said Project ASTRIDE serves about 50 participants each year and hopes to increase visibility going forward. The majority of riders are children. Each participant must undergo a medical or physical examination prior to the first session. Project ASTRIDE is a 501c3 non-profit serving central Minnesota for the past 31 years. The organization provides therapeutic riding and teaches husbandry skills to children and adults with physical, developmental and sensory challenges.
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Paige Francois of Sartell takes a rest on Dakota the horse at Project ASTRIDE The riding facility, located just outside of St. Stephen, helps program participants learn to groom, tack and ride one of six horses during their time with Project ASTRIDE. Three trained volunteers support each rider, one leading and the other two positioned on each side of the horse to provide stability to the rider.
Project ASTRIDE is a 100-percent volunteer-run organization that relies on donations from people, businesses and foundations to continue to offer its services. The group is also always seeking out additional volunteers to join the team. To learn more about Project ASTRIDE, go to www.astride. org or call 320-468-2524.
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Our View Sartell shows its goodness in support for Orndorff One of the hallmarks of a good city is how the people in it come together to treat someone in need. And that is what the people of Sartell, a really good city, did recently. They organized; they came together; they generously donated auction items, money and time – all to make a very special day for Kelly Orndorff, the lovely young woman who became blind during surgery to remove a massive brain tumor. The event, dubbed “Don’t Lose Sight,” was remarkable for its turnout (more than 400 people) and for its results: support for Orndorff, raising awareness of the sight-challenged and for the social fun the participants enjoyed. Many months ago Tania Nevares, the Sartell Lions Club secretary, heard about Orndorff and suggested the club sponsor a fundraiser for her. The Lions, who take on sight-related projects along with doing many other good deeds, wholeheartedly agreed, and the ambitious organizing began. The enthusiastic responses came every quarter. Many businesses donated money and gift items for a silent auction. Individuals, too, donated money, time and all kinds of help. Everyone rallied to make the event a triumph. Orndorff and her family, at times moved to tears, said repeatedly how humbled they were by the generous outpouring of support, including such kindness from total strangers. The event was also a success not just because of the money raised but for raising awareness of the challenges faced daily by the sight-impaired or the totally blind. It’s almost shameful how many of us take our sight for granted. Lions Club members were left virtually speechless by so much kindness and so much generosity from so many Sartell businesses and residents, including many generous wellwishers from the larger area. Anyone who has met Kelly Orndorff knows her indomitable spirit, her deep faith in God and family, and her astonishing ability to turn disappointments, anguish and pain into hope and positivity. In fact, Kelly has the kind of vision that counts most, an inner vision illuminated by her incandescent spirit. It’s a vision more of us could use because as the saying goes, “There are none so blind as those who will not see.” Sartell residents and businesses should be so proud in showing such rousing support for this fine young woman. Kelly is and will remain an inspiration to all who meet her. And last but not least, we should all give our thanks to the meticulous, long-time planning of the Sartell Lions Club whose members worked so hard to make “Don’t Lose Sight” such a success. That club, founded in 1965, doesn’t have a lot of members, but what it lacks in members it more than makes up for in its extraordinary caring, connectedness and generosity. The Sartell Lions, indeed, are a big reason why Sartell is such a good city – a really, really good city.
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Opinion Cannibalism at sea harrowing, riveting
In the whaling days of the 19th Century, crew members on ships, fearing cannibals, steered clear of many an island. That’s the grim irony at the heart of a non-fiction survival saga by Nathaniel Philbrick. In the Heart of the Sea tells the true story of cannibalfearing men resorting to cannibalism themselves while stranded at sea for 90 days. A literature-lover and book collector, Julianne O’Connell of St. Joseph, recommended that book, so I ordered it. Glad I did. It’s a riveting book first page to last. It’s doubly fascinating because the horrific story it tells partly inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick, published in 1851 and arguably the greatest of all American novels (I believe it is). Melville himself signed up on a whaling ship. He then became haunted after reading about what had befallen a whaling crew some years earlier, in 1820. In that year, 20 men – some white, some black, some of them mere teenagers – set off in a whaler named the Essex from Nantucket island. The ship’s captain was George Pollard Jr., its first mate Owen Chase. They were among the eight who survived to tell the awful tale. The Essex rounded the tip of South America, heading for the whale-rich Pacific. Its crew was seeking to kill and boil down sperm whales for the oil so in demand in that pre-petroleum era. In rampages of slaughter, whalers harpooned and rendered down many hundreds of thousands of whales for the massive amounts of oil they contained. On a day of doom, the Essex was attacked by an apparently enraged sperm whale, a would-be victim turn-
Dennis Dalman Editor ing against its hunters. The whale, a precursor of the mythical Moby Dick, struck the ship full-force twice, shattering the ship’s hull. Shaken by shock, the men began to unload water, food and survival gear from the slowly sinking ship into three whale boats. They also had time to fashion masts-with-sails onto their boats. Then they faced a cruel choice: Which way? About 1,000 miles to the west were the Marquesas Islands, which would have been fairly easy to reach because of the prevailing winds. More than 2,000 miles to the east was South America. Fearing the possibility of hostile cannibals in the Marquesas, they decided to sail back east toward safer, more “civilized” shores. After suffering terribly for days in the dreadful heat with so little water and food, the men gleefully spied an island. But their hopes were dashed when it turned out to be an uninhabited, godforsaken place. They spent a few days there until they realized it would not sustain them very long. Three of the crew, however, decided to take their chances, staying on the island, hoping a passing ship would spot them, save them. The men sailed on for weeks through oppressive heat, a blinding sun beating down. They bobbed and lurched through blasting storms. They kept alive – barely – with the quickly
dwindling supplies of severely rationed bits of food and sips of water. The men began to deteriorate physically and mentally, some wracked by delusions, hallucinations and convulsions. A couple men died; they were buried at sea. Then, one day, the inevitable happened. Another man died. His body was eaten by the others in the boat. More deaths, more cannibalism, occurred in the other boats. And then, the unthinkable: There were only four men in the boat led by Captain Pollard. So hopeless were their prospects for survival, they agreed to draw lots to see who would be killed for “food” to help sustain the other three. A teenager named Owen Coffin, who – sad fact – was a cousin of Pollard’s, drew the black mark. Another man was chosen through lots to shoot Coffin, who then leaned his head against the side of the boat to await the fatal shot. Pollard’s boat eventually reached South America with its two survivors (the third man had died, too, and was eaten). A second boat was rescued with its three survivors. The third boat was never accounted for. The three men who’d managed to survive on the island were later rescued by a ship. All told, eight survivors, 12 deaths. In the Heart of the Sea is a grim story. But harrowing as it is, its horrific tragedy is buoyed up by its almost unbearably vivid account of the sheer human will to survive in the cruelest circumstances. The book underlines the truism of how slender a thread is life. Philbrick is a superb historian, possessing breathless narrative skills, and this book, published in 2000, is a spellbinding page-turner if ever there was one.
Robins, daughter leave nest, spread wings During the past few weeks, we’ve watched a pair of robins gather twigs and materials to create a safe and cozy haven, lay their eggs, hatch their four newborns and care for them morning, noon and night by bringing food and protecting them from the elements. We’ve had a “bird’s-eye” view as they chose a spot five feet from the Newsleader office entrance on the waterspout between the brick wall and the roof where there are several large windows to view all their comings and goings. In 10-12 days, the young ones went from scraggly scrawny nestlings, who could barely get their beaks above the edge of the nest and whose heads seem to be three times larger than their bodies, like nature’s own bobbleheads, to scrappy fledglings, who are jostling for space and jockeying to be first in line for their next meal. This week we’ve had the rare privilege of watching as each fuzzy chick discovers and starts to stretch its feathery wings, readying for its first flight. The mother and father robin gently encourage, coax and set the example for the young ones, watching mindfully for any hazards. Soon they will each be on their own, guided by others in the flock. My daughter Rajahna is getting married this weekend and will be moving with her new husband to Illinois for her grad studies this fall. Where did the time go? Like the mother robin, I prepared the nest and doted on her as a young child, tried
Janelle Von Pinnon Publisher to protect her from the harshness of the world and did my best to guide and encourage her to become the woman she is today. I can’t take all the credit. She is her own person and has come into adulthood as a strong, loving and very capable human being. Unlike the mother robin, human mothers spend many years, not days, nurturing their children. With this comes the awesome responsibility of learning when to hold on, when to let go, when to reign in, when to loosen the apron strings and how much, and teaching each to stand on their own, not only physically but also mentally, emotionally and even socially. This brings to mind an incident when Rajahna was a shy 6- or 7-yearold. She had witnessed some bullying at her elementary school. The words were in a different language so when she asked her girlfriend why she was crying, the girl said a boy from her country was calling her names. Rajahna came home and relayed this story to me hoping I could fix the problem. I told her I would be willing to talk to a teacher about it but I also shared that when I’m not around that Rajahna should tell an adult so the matter could be dealt with right
away. I also said I won’t be able to “fix” all the problems she encounters in her life and that she will need to be strong and do the right thing in any given situation. Big words for a young, very petite girl, but ones I know she took to heart as she has always had a strong sense of who she is and how she can effect positive change in the world. She hopes to continue this by completing her master’s in music therapy, bringing some joy through music to those in their final stages of life through hospice. Now she is spreading her own wings – starting a new chapter in her life, beginning a new family and continuing her education. She will always have family to count on despite the distance. She will also create her own “flock” of friends, teachers, mentors and community to help support her and her husband. As her mother, I will still worry and want to protect her from the elements. I will also miss her smiling face I’ve grown so accustomed to seeing daily and her dry banter I’ve come to love and appreciate. I’m having a difficult time letting go. But despite this, I know she will make her way in the world with self-confidence, poise and composure. Even so, I wish, as I’m sure other mothers including the robins do for their offspring, for her to have clear skies, smooth landings, calm after the storm (because there will be storms) but above all, room to soar to her greatest heights. You go, girl!
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Friday, June 16, 2017
Community Calendar Is your event listed? Send your information to: Newsleader Calendar, P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374; fax it to 320-363-4195; or, e-mail it to news@thenewsleaders. com. Friday, June 16 Avon Spunktacular Days, today and Saturday, Wobegon Park. avonchamber.weebly.com, 320-217-4792. Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. Burger and brat sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2. Tae Guk Kwon Do, 3-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. 320-267-7717. Free Summer Kickoff Event, bring a picnic, paddle a 34-foot voyageur canoe, climb the portable climbing wall, check out the Yellow Boats project and enjoy a performance of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax by the Prairie Woods Puppet Theatre, sponsored by Stearns County Parks, 4-7 p.m., Warner Lake County Park, 1485 CR 143, Clearwater. St. Cloud Singles Club Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion, 17 Second Ave. S., Waite Park. 320-3394533. stcloudsingles.net. Saturday, June 17 Avon Spunktacular Days, Wobegon Park. avonchamber.weebly.com. 320-217-4792. Park Hop with HIKEhoppers, hike Kraemer Lake-Wildwood, Rockville and Quarry parks, 8 a.m., Quarry Park 1802 CR 137, Waite AUTOMOBILES/MOTORCYCLES WANTED MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1979. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) ADOPTION PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 855-390-6047 (Void in IL & IN) (MCN) A childless married couple seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom & devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses paid. Call Holly & Tiger. 1-800-790-5260 (ask for Adam). (MCN) ANNOUNCEMENTS Benton County “Countryfest”! Headliner Tracy Lawrence plus Hailey Whitters and Beau Timmerman, Sat., June 24, gates open 5 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds, Vinton, Iowa. For complete information www.bentoncountycountryfest.com. (MCN) AUTOMOBILES DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855752-6680 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN) CABLE/INTERNET Spectrum Triple Play: TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. We buy your existing contract up to $500! 1-800919-3588 (MCN) Exede satellite internet. Affordable, high speed broadband satellite internet anywhere
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CITY OF SARTELL NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Sartell will meet at 6 p.m. or shortly thereafter on July 10, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider the making of improvements on Pinecone Road North from 15th Street North to 35th Street North including street, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, street lighting, pedestrian facilities and appurtenant items pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011
to 429.111. Assessments will be levied against parcels abutting the proposed improvements. The estimated cost of the improvement is $6,100,000. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Mary Degiovanni City Administrator-Clerk Publish: June 16 and 23
CITY OF SARTELL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO ISSUE GENERAL-OBLIGATION-STREET-RECONSTRUCTION-PLAN BONDS AND PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A STREET-RECONSTRUCTION PLAN THEREFOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Sartell, Minnesota will meet at or shortly after 6 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2017 at the City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N., Sartell, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on (a) the intention to issue general-obligation-street-reconstruction-plan bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 and (b) the proposal to adopt a street-reconstruction plan therefor. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance various street overlays within the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.58, Subdivision 3b.
by voters equal to 5 percent of the votes cast in the City in the last municipal general election and is filed with the City within 30 days after the public hearing, the bonds may only be issued upon obtaining the approval of the majority of the voters voting on the question of issuing the bonds.
All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Friday, June 16, 2017
New MN bicycling handbook rolls out for summer cycling More people than ever before are riding bicycles in Minnesota. That’s why the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is rolling out the first-ever Minnesota Bicycling Handbook. The handbook
is a comprehensive informational resource that equips bicyclists to safely enjoy Minnesota’s roads and trails and to know their rights. The handbook also provides guidance for motorists on what to expect
Donations
Park. In the year 2000, after much marketing research, BankVista discovered Sartell would be the best place to open a bank. In the years since, the bank has grown to about $200 million in assets, most of it connected to loans for so many building projects in Sartell.
from front page was approached about possibly donating funds for the community center, he and others listened closely to the plans for Phillips the center from city staff, the center’s operation consultant and its hired manager. Phillips said he and other bank officials were impressed by the overall amenities, including a walking trail around the lake, a possible amphitheater and water recreation such as paddling boats and canoeing. “The more we learned the more excited we became about it,” he said. “We decided it will be a wonderful addition to the community.” BankVista has long donated to Sartell projects, including sponsoring the Chamber’s annual Rock ‘n’ Block Party and the summer Movies in the Park program at Pinecone Central
The Torreys
George Torrey and his wife, Shirley, moved to Sartell last year and live in the senior-citizen apartments known as Chateau Waters just a stone’s throw from the Sartell Community Center now under construction. They have lived in the St. Cloud area since 1971, and for many years Torrey was president of the G.R. Herberger’s Co. He later signed an agreement to begin the G.R. Herberger’s Foundation, which contributed to good causes, mainly ones having to do with education. In 1993, Torrey became an active member of the charitable Central Minnesota Community Foundation and served for a time as its chairman. Torrey began the Torrey Family Fund
from bicyclists and how to safely drive when bikes are around. Many bicyclists feel Minnesota bike law is not straightforward and it can be challenging to ride a bicycle both safely and legally, especially
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George and Shirley Torrey under the aegis of the CMCF. Earlier, after the untimely death of his son, Dave, age 21, in 1971, the Torreys initiated the Dave Torrey Memorial Scholarship given annually to students of St. Cloud Tech High School who want to pursue post-secondary studies. Shirley Torrey was a longtime nurse and started a nursing scholarship fund in 1996. George was born in Eldridge, N.D. and grew up in Alexandria. Shirley was born in Tracy and also grew up in Alexandria, where the two met in 1957. They married in Minneapolis in 1961 and moved to the St. Cloud area in 1971.
given some of the nuances in state statutes around bicycling. The Minnesota Bicycling Handbook provides 36 pages of Minnesota-specific information and digs into the details of many complicated topics,
such as lane positioning, roadway and bike-lane markings, bike law, equipment, bicyclists’ rights and more. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on June 16 Criers.