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Rock ‘n’ Block set Aug. 8 Neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out Town Crier Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 Volume 20, Issue 31 Est. 1995

Mobile welding unit will be at Market Monday Aug. 10

Bob Craven of Northside Welding will have a mobile welding unit at Market Monday, from 3-6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10. Joining Northside Welding will be Joe Schulte and Heidi Jeub of the Sartell Mill Art Project. They will host a welding expo, including demonstrations and a workshop as promised for those who sponsored the Sartell Mill Art Project through its Indiegogo campaign. Market Monday is located at Riverside Plaza at 101 7th St. N.

Regional Transportation Plan asks for ideas from residents

The Public Health Departments of Stearns, Benton, Sherburne and Wright counties are asking residents to complete a survey about what would make it easier to walk and bike, whether to work, to other destinations or simply for recreation. To complete the survey, give feedback via the interactive map, or get more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 7 Criers.

Ah Nuts! Food allergies

Katie Krebs, RD, St. Cloud Hospital, will discuss symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of food allergies from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at CentraCare Health Plaza, Windfeldt Room. The event is free, but advanced registration is required. For more information, visit thenewsleaders. com and click on Aug. 7 Criers.

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This year’s Rock ‘n’ Block party in Sartell, Aug. 8, will offer completely new fun activities: a homebrewing contest, a bean-bag tournament, as well as music by the Fabulous Armadillos. The fun will start at 3 p.m. and continue until midnight. Also new this year is the party’s location, which was changed from south Sartell to an area at the Sauk Prairie Medical Center in Sartell’s Medical Campus, across from Hennen’s Furniture just off of Hwy. 15. Admission to the event is $5 per person. The homebrewing contest and the bean-bag tournament start at 4 p.m. The Fabulous Armadillos will start performing at 9 p.m. and play until midnight. Those participating in the bean-bag and homebrewing

contests have already registered, but they should arrive at about 3:30 p.m. to set up and to learn to which bean-bag brackets they’ve been assigned. The homebrewing contest involves beer that contestants brewed at home. Judges will decide which is best by tasting samples. Rock ‘n’ Block, an annual party presented by the Sartell Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored by BankVista and about a dozen other major sponsors, both Sartell ones and others in the greater St. Cloud area. The Fabulous Armadillos, a local band, is one of the most popular acts in the history of central Minnesota – and beyond. The eight-member band, which began in 2006, started by playing “theme” shows at Pioneer Place on Fifth in St. Cloud, where they gained an Rock • page 2

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More than 60 golfers teed it up last Tuesday at Wapicada Golf Club in Sauk Rapids as part of a fundraiser to help bring “The Wall That Heals,” a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

to the Benton County Fair. The event, which featured a four-person scramble followed by dinner and a silent auction, was sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America in Central Minnesota. Ken Schulte, a member of the local chapter of veterans, helped organize and raise

Summer days slipping away

Brian Schoenborn, a real estate developer and partner at Stinson Leonard Street, will link Fifth Avenue’s past to a possible future during Breakfast Club at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Stearns History Museum, 235 S. 33rd Ave. in St. Cloud. Refreshments will be served.

awareness for Tuesday’s event. Schulte was a part of the St. Cloud Platoon, a group of 55 service members in Central Minnesota who enlisted in the Vietnam War. Schulte and the other members of his platoon left St. Cloud on Aug. 29, 1968 in preparation to head overseas for battle. Tuesday’s golf fundraiser coincided with the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s orders to escalate the war effort in Vietnam. America’s military presence in Southeast Asia was increased from 40,000 soldiers to 145,000 on July 28, 1965. The replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, which will be on display at the Benton County Fair through Aug. 9, will list all 58,000-plus names

of fallen soldiers, including approximately 40 service members from Central Minnesota who lost their lives in combat. Schulte, who now lives in Sartell, said it’s still tough for some veterans who survived the war to deal with the reception they experienced upon returning home from Vietnam. “It’s coming up on 50 years and there’s a lot of guys who still struggle today with the way we were treated when we came home,” Schulte said. “It wasn’t real pretty and a lot of guys took that seriously and have for years.” The harsh reality that some veterans faced when stepping back on American soil is unavoidable, but Schulte knows veterans have a tendency to Golf • page 8

Hearing to be held for LeSauk study

School transportation requests info update

Update your child’s school bus information if you have changed your pick up/drop off address from the previous year or have moved. You can contact Joe Wiser at 656-3724 for assistance in updating or verifying this information.

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Sartell firefighter Adam Imholte helps Madelyn Bertsch, 10, of Sartell, try on the firefighter gear at the Block Party on West Meadows Court in Sartell on Aug. 4. Along with a potlock meal they put together, the West Meadows neighborhood enjoyed visits from both local police and fire departments. For more photos, see the back page.

Golf tourney brings many together for cause

Breakfast club hosts real estate developer

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Making the most of a hot Minnesota summer day, Logan Villette, 6, son of Katie Stang of Sartell, plunges down a Slip’N Slide on Thursday, July 30 at their home on 8th Avenue N.

A public hearing about the LeSauk Drive Transportation Study will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 at Sartell City Hall. The study will be reviewed for the public at the hearing, and those who attend are invited to voice their opinions. Written comments will also be accepted until the date of the hearing. They can be sent or delivered to Sartell City

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Hall. The LeSauk Drive Transportation Study is an exceedingly complicated, interconnected “puzzle” about how to alleviate traffic problems in the LeSauk Drive/CR 1/Hwy 15 area in southeast Sartell, across from Epic Center. The county plans to make changes there and so the city has to plan its improvements along with any county projects.

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Music in the Park draws a crowd

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The band Imagine Haggis entertains a crowd during a free outdoor concert July 30 at Pinecone Central Park in Sartell. The concert was part of the 2015 Music in the Park series that runs through Aug. 13 and features outdoor music every Thursday at 7 p.m. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

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enormous widespread following, not to mention critical raves. Some of their theme concerts are “Woodstock,” “Motown,” “Singer/Songwriters,” “Stadium Rock,” “OneHit Wonders” and more. The band has also been hailed for its tribute concerts: The Doobie Brothers (“Takin’ it to the Streets”); The Eagles (“Takin’ it to the Limit); and Pink Floyd (“Floydian Slip”). The Fabulous Armadillos play many concerts throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest and as far away as Cabo St. Lucas, Mexico. Its members – not counting occasional guest performers – are Greg Armstrong, key-

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The members of the Fabulous Armadillos are (left to right) Jay O’Donnell, Paul Diethelm, Billy Scherer, Pat Thorn, Pamela McNeill, Mike Krietzer, Greg Armstrong and Mike Zeleny. boards; Paul Diethelm, guitar; Pamela McNeill, vocals; Jay O’Donnell, drums; Mike Kri-

etzer, sax; Billy Scherer, vocals; Pat Thorn, trumpet; and Mike Zeleny, bass.

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Above: The Sartell Legion baseball team can be seen here celebrating its 7-6 win over Sauk Rapids, which allowed them to advance to the Division I American Legion State Baseball Tournament in Chaska. This was the first Legion State Tournament for Sartell since 1998 and the team beat top-seeded Sauk Rapids twice in two days to get there. photo by Alicia Dammen

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The Country Manor Foundation proudly hosted its 13th annual Hometown Classic Golf Event at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course on June 15 to raise funds for End of Life patients and their families. Participants enjoyed wine, margarita and craft beer samplers and a variety of local fares. The day wrapped with awards and a casual dinner served by Blackberry Ridge Golf Course complete with a handmade rhubarb dessert prepared by Country Manor’s Culinary Team. With the help of local businesses, organization, families, community members and employees, the 2015 Hometown Classic raised $30,000. All proceeds from the golf event will go toward Country Manor’s End of Life program, also known as “Angel Arms.” Two Sartell students recently graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. They and their majors are as follows: Amanda Maricle-

Roberts, bachelor’s degree in computer science, magna cum laude; and Nicole Sand, master’s degree in business administration.

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 crimes.

keeping dogs on a leash. No further action was taken.

Right: The Sartell Legion baseball team competed in the Division I American Legion State Baseball Tournament July 31-Aug. 2. Sartell lost 3-0 against Prior Lake and lost 10-0 against Alexandria. The team, pictured here at their banquet are the following: (front row, from left to right) Braeden Dykhuizen, Ben Bierscheid, Nick Baggenstoss and Carter Neuenschwander; (second row) Keenan Lund and Jonah Nebosis; (third row) Andrew Grant, Zach Omann and Matt Rickers; and (back Gohl, Isaac Dammen and Coach Bruce Thompson. row) Coach Chris Koenig, Blake Weber, Austin Not pictured: Cody Rose and Garrett Roelofs.

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July 21 10:29 a.m. Vandalism. Central Park Blvd. Officers were dispatched to a report of vandalism. Sometime during the night, all of the soccer nets and portable toilets had been tipped over by an unknown person. 6:34 p.m. Animal complaint. 17th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of a loose dog in someone’s front yard. The complainant stated while walking her dogs, another dog approached her. Officers advised the homeowner of the ordinance regarding

July 22 12:49 p.m. Assist person. Pinecone Road. An officer was dispatched to help a person who locked their keys in their vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was able to open 9:02 p.m. Suspicious activity. 12th Street/5th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of someone throwing water balloons at cars. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. No further action was taken. July 23 6:35 p.m. Suspicious person. 7th Street N. Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person going door to door in the neighborhood. Officers were able to locate the person and advised him he needed a permit to sell door Blotter • page 5

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Top: St. John’s Preperatory School is located within the 2,700 acres of woods and lakes of St. John’s University’s campus in Collegeville. Above: Pictured is the 2015 graduating class at St. John’s Prep. St. John’s Prep recently announced the school’s faculty has been ranked as No. 2 on the list of the best private high school teachers in Minnesota. The ranking comes from Niche.com and is a comprehensive assessment of the quality of the teachers at private high schools in Minnesota. The ranking was supported by surveys of students and parents. St. John’s Prep faculty is a highly educated team, 76 percent of faculty hold a master’s degree or higher. Many Prep families credit the personal attention they receive from faculty members to student success in the classroom. Prep’s average

class size is 15 students. Prep’s student-to-faculty ratio is 9.5 students to one faculty member. The Class of 2015 mean score on the ACT was 26.5 versus a 23.0 state-wide score and a 21.0 national average. Justin Terhaar, a member of the class of 2016, scored a perfect 36 on the ACT and at least three of his classmates have scored over a 34. “Our families already know our teachers are dedicated professionals,” said Headmaster Jonathan Licari, OSB. “We have a very supportive school community. This ranking is a nice tribute to a great faculty team. Our teachers live our mission every day in our classrooms, ath-

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Our View Let’s reject stereotypes against good immigrants Once again, crowds of people were at odds in public in St. Cloud – whites on one side, Somalis on the other. On a street by the Stearns County Courthouse, the two groups exchanged words, at times the hostility barely suppressed, at times boiling over in the form of mean-spirited, hurtful words: “Keep you’re asses out of America!” one man yelled, thus advertising for all to hear his crude bigotry. There’s no doubt that cultural misunderstandings, incorrect perceptions and racial stereotypes have reached a danger point. Here’s the typical bigoted scenario heard from some white people: Somalis came to this country to get everything free from the government, including new cars, housing and all the other stuff we who “belong” here have worked hard to earn. These newcomers despise us; they take advantage of our bounty; they take our jobs; they don’t dress as we do; they don’t do as we do; they are rude and arrogant; they don’t want to learn our language; they are granted special prayer privileges; they are trying to take over; and who knows how many of them are terrorists? It’s so obvious these haters want to scapegoat Somalians for any problem that arises. A very similar hateful nonsense could be heard with every wave of immigration – when the Chinese and Japanese came to California, when the Irish immigrated to Boston and New York City, when German Catholics and Protestants came to Central Minnesota, when Lincoln freed the slaves. There was almost always that fear of “the other” – suspicion, mistrust, even hatred and violence. And the same overarching attitude stubbornly persisted: that “they” don’t belong in “our” country. I’m sure the American Indians felt the same way, but in that case with plenty of justification, when white Europeans came to this country and started a systematic campaign to displace and/or to eradicate them. Some people like to bring up the fact some young Somali men from Minnesota returned to Ethiopia to fight with terrorist organizations. They bring that up as a bogus “proof” all Somalians have devious plans and are not to be trusted, that they’re “out to get us.” These defamers should be reminded more white Americans, warped by Internet propaganda, joined – or tried to join – those vicious organizations. The fact is, Somalians are working hard to make a living and raise their families; they want what’s best for their children; they are learning English; they are trying to adjust to life in a different culture, a different climate, half a world away from where they endured so much suffering as hounded refugees. It is likely Somalians also have misunderstandings, cultural miscommunications and stereotypes of us who are white. They have seen and heard instances of hostility against them – even overhearing nasty comments in public places like check-out lines – so they might assume, falsely, most whites don’t like them. Isn’t it interesting (isn’t it disgusting) how bigots think people they dislike are deaf and cannot hear their slurs, as in check-out lines? It will take time and constant communication through positive social interactions before these mutual mistrusts and hostilities can be broken, or at least lessened. In the meantime, the best way to improve the situation is to counter the distortions, lies and misperceptions when we hear them spewed by unkind people. We should simply – but firmly – tell them, “I do not agree with what you just said. It’s just not fair and it’s just not true.” And then, calmy, unemotionally, give them the facts. Remind them the true American – a citizen of this wonderfully diverse country – welcomes immigrants instead of rejecting them.

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Opinion Safari hunting must be stopped Mark Twain famously said, “Man is the only animal that blushes – or needs to.” I keep wondering if Minneapolis dentist Dr. Walter Palmer is blushing or expressing any shame or regret now that people all over the world have expressed loud outrage against his killing of Cecil the lion. In all fairness, Palmer claims he did not know the lion he killed had been a protected one in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. He did not know, he said, a hunting guide and landowner had lured Cecil out of the park with bait so Palmer could kill it, shooting it first with an arrow from a crossbow and then, 40 hours later, finding the wounded creature in agony and then killing it, skinning it, cutting off its head and trying to hide its tracking collar. Palmer paid at least $50,000, we are told, for his shameless big-game “adventure.” Palmer’s credibility is a bit shaky ever since he was caught and pleaded guilty to lying to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for shooting a black bear illegally in Wisconsin 10 years ago. Just days after Cecil’s death, wildlife officials in Zimbabwe accused another American of killing a lion in an illegal hunt near the same park – Hwange. According to their charges, Jan Seski, a gynecological oncologist in Murrysville, Pa., was the culprit during his Safari spree last April. The question is not so much did

Dennis Dalman Editor those men kill those lions illegally. The real question ought to be, “Why did they kill lions, period, legal or not?” One-hundred years ago, there were about 300,000 lions in Africa. Now there are an estimated 30,000. The numbers of other magnificent animals – including elephants and rhinos – are on a critical decline because of poaching and safari-hunting. What motivates human beings to kill such animals, actually paying sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars for their killing privileges? Is there anything more stomach-churning than to see these big-game killers kneeling by their unfortunate victims while beaming ear to ear and saying things like “Ain’t she a beauty?!” Well, she was a beauty. Now she’s suddenly not a beauty; she’s dead, thanks to you, lion killer. There are photos on the website of Palmer posing with the animals he killed. One of them is particularly nauseating, the one of him holding up, almost as in a love embrace, a beautiful – but dead – leopard. I can imagine these adventurers thinking how impressive that lion’s

or leopard’s head will be when it’s stuffed and displayed in their dens or how great that skin will look as a rug in front of their fireplaces. These affluent killers need a new hobby! We are all familiar with such biggame safari hunting photos, some of them famous ones of giants like Teddy Roosevelt or Ernest Hemingway posing like grinning idiots next to their victims. In those days, such animals were far more abundant in Africa, and thus most of us viewed big-game hunting in much the same as, say, hunting deer in Minnesota. Times (and animal populations) have changed. Most people, as the worldwide outrage after Cecil’s killing demonstrates, find big-game hunting – at least of African animals – completely repugnant. What kind of ego has to be fed by the killing of magnificent creatures? And what lengths they go to kill them! We are told safari-club fees paid by the adventurers actually help protect animals in Africa. Yeah, right – let’s kill animals to protect them. It won’t do to vent our anger against Palmer and the others. We should reserve our outrage for the safari organizations that make such stupid butchery possible. Big-game hunting of such animals should be illegal, period, just as poaching is – or is supposed to be. My advice is to research safari clubs, write letters, speak out, join animalrights organizations. Let’s help stop this mindless killing.

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Prrrr, Prrrr, Prrrr, Prrrr. The sound of soft kitten purrs fills the silence in our home. These adorable kittens and their mother have been staying at our home since their birth seven weeks ago. My husband and I had wanted to foster a pregnant cat for some time and were excited when the mother cat, Dreamer, was in need of a safe place to have her kittens. We have developed a special bond with Dreamer and her kittens and know it will be a challenge to see them go off to their forever homes in a few weeks. Although this transition will be difficult, we are very proud of our efforts to ensure these kittens are healthy and well socialized before heading to their

Jenna Trisko Guest Writer new homes. Animal foster care is one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences. If you love animals and have the means to take an animal into your home for a short time, I highly recommend you pursue this opportunity. Many people are leery about fostering and often fear it will be too difficult to let the animals go. I recommend to look beyond that con-

cern and take the fostering leap. The fact is, three to four million animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States each year. The way to help prevent unnecessary euthanasia is to become actively involved in the solution. The solution involves two main components: Spay and neuter your pets as well as your barn cats. There are many local resources for discounted sterilization services if financial strain is a concern. Seek out the opportunity to foster homeless pets. The Tri-County Humane Society and Ruff Start Rescue are two of the animal-welfare organizations in the local area in Share • page 5

Ferguson revisited one year later Ex-police officer Darren Wilson recently participated in an interview with the New Yorker, revisiting the Ferguson issue. Wilson, better known as the police officer who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown, caused what seemed to be the tipping point of racial problems around the country – mainly Ferguson, Mo. Many of you may be rolling your eyes already, insisting we forget about this, that we put it behind us. But what a lot of us don’t think about is this: We might be tired of hearing it, but they are tired of living it. The point of this piece is not to talk badly about Wilson – that’s being done enough. This piece is

Abby Ring Guest Writer to instead talk about the constant racism people of color all over the world have to deal with. This may seem strange to you, coming from a white suburban teenager, but as Patrick Stewart once said, “Most people do not listen to you unless you are an old, white man,” and I have only one of those things going for me, so I figured it was worth a try. Here I am bringing your attention

to this: Ferguson IS a race issue. Racism is not dead. It’s only morphed to our current settings today. This is not a fun, cute thing for classroom debates. This is a serious issue, and we must listen to the people of our communities, the people of our country. We need to support people of color, believe their stories and stop defending murderous people just because they are cops. I’m not saying all cops are corrupt, but if you look at how people of color are treated in comparison to white people, especially by police officers, you’ll definitely see a trend. Take this into consideration: People of color make up about 37.4 Ferguson • page 5

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People cans in about 1930. “It continues to be one of the most popular and refined of the Norwegian arts and crafts in this country,” said Vesterheim Chief Curator Laurann Gilbertson. The exhibition also includes woodworking, knifemaking and weaving categories. Vesterheim, which has some of the most outstanding examples of contributed image decorative and folk art, This piece, “Fun at the Seter,” was established the rosepainted by Suzanne Toftey of Sartell in maling exhibition at the Telemark style. the first Decorah NorSuzanne Toftey, of Sartell, dic Fest in 1967 and added weavwon the People’s Choice Award in ing, woodworking and knifemaking the annual “National Exhibition of in later years. “Some of the best practitioners Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition” at Vesterheim, the national of these traditional Norwegian arts Norwegian-American museum enter the exhibition, which attracts and heritage center in Decorah, national attention,” Gilbertson said. Iowa. This judged exhibition is “This year’s exhibition included Vesterheim’s major summer show over 150 pieces of beautiful conand was on display from June temporary folk art,” she added. Each year, judges award blue, 12-July 25. The awards were announced in conjunction with red and white ribbons representing Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration points that accumulate during successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheld this year from July 23-25. Toftey won the award in the heim Gold Medal. Judges also presrosemaling category with “Fun at ent Honorable Mention Awards and the Seter,” a plate painted in the Best of Show Awards. Visitors to Telemark style. Most rosemalers the exhibition are invited to vote paint in a style specific to one of for their favorite pieces. The Peothe different areas of Norway, and ple’s Choice Award does not carry each style has very distinct charac- with it Gold Medal points, but it’s teristics. Rosemaling developed in an important indicator to artists of Norway about 200 years ago, and popular trends and tastes in tradiwas revived by Norwegian Ameri- tional crafts.

Blotter from page 3 to door in the City of Sartell. He stated he would go home for the night and get a permit before he returned. 9:42 p.m. Alarm. 2nd Street S. Officers were dispatched to an alarm at a business. Upon arrival the officers checked the perimeter of the building and found nothing suspicious. The key holder was notified of the alarm. July 24 4:04 a.m. Alarm. Troop Drive. Officers were dispatched to an alarm at a business. Upon arrival the officers checked the perimeter and found nothing suspicious. The key holder arrived and the officers were able to check the interior of the building as well. Nothing was found, no further action was taken. 10:06 p.m. Fireworks complaint. 23rd Avenue N. Officers received a complaint of fireworks being fired in a neighborhood. The officer arrived and was unable to locate anyone using fireworks. July 25 1:30 a.m. Suspicious person. 7th Avenue S. Officers received a report of a suspicious person walking around in the area. Officers made contact with the person and attempted to figure out why he was there. The subject gave

several different stories. The officers decided to bring the subject to his residence. No further action was taken. 12:47 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver received a speed violation of going 43 mph in a 30-mph speed zone. July 26 2:09 a.m. Noise complaint. Brookwood Lane. Officers were dispatched to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with the person and advised him of the complaints. He apologized and told the officers he would turn his music down. 10:49 a.m. Vandalism. 5th Avenue N. Officers were called to a residence that had been egged overnight. The complainant stated she didn’t know who could have possibly done it. July 27 6:29 a.m. Motorist assist. CR 120. An officer was dispatched to assist a motorist who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer was able to unlock the car. 3:54 p.m. Traffic stop. Benton Drive. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and advised the driver of the speed limit. The driver was issued a verbal warning. No further action was taken.

Share from page 4 need of foster families. You can get involved by going to their websites and filling out a foster application. Shelters and rescues can offer different kinds of fostering experiences. Shelters usually allow individuals to foster a sick, injured or pregnant animal until the animal is well and can be returned to the shelter to be placed up for adoption. In comparison, a rescue allows the option to foster a healthy animal or one that is in need of some form of rehabilitation. In addition, rescues allow foster families to be actively involved in the adoption process. This component can ease fears that letting go of a foster animal may be too difficult. In many cas-

Ferguson from page 4 percent of the United States population. Yet, almost half the people killed by police are people of color. And out of all that, 63 percent of the people of color killed are unarmed and posed no threat. Even the pool party in Texas, the police officer there – Cpl. Eric Casebolt – pulled a gun on two teens who were trying to help their friend while the officer kneeled on her back. The girl

es, foster families also meet with and form relationships with adopters. Both shelters and rescue groups provide comprehensive training to foster families, along with resources and contact information if the animal exhibits concerning behaviors or health-related symptoms while in your care. It’s also important to note many organizations offer a Foster-ToAdopt program in which you can foster a dog or cat that you may want to adopt. Every organization has different rules on the length of time you have to decide if the animal will become a permanent family member. FTA is a terrific way to assess if the animal will get along with other pets, is good with children or has the right energy level for the home. Fostering provides a safe, compassionate and loving environment for homeless

animals. In return you will receive unconditional love, affection and companionship. Fostering is sure to bring about a sense of purpose, connection and pride in knowing you are making a difference. Please consider taking part in this life-changing volunteer experience. The animals will thank you. To find out more about fostering, contact the Tri-County Humane Society at 320-2520896 or its website at www. tricountyhumanesociety.org; or Ruff Start Rescue at 763355-3981 or its website at www.rufffstartrescue.org

was 14 years old, was wearing a bikini and yet he said he “feared for his life” from this young girl regarding a call from a neighbor about “too many black kids at the pool.” And people still say this isn’t a race issue. These kids and adults are not “thugs,” as some deem them.. They are people seeking justice. Please listen to them. Some of them have even said they don’t want your sympathy, they just want better lives. Let’s all work together to end this nonsense and help

the people of our world have justice for what they need. I encourage you to read up on some personal stories of the people affected by racism and Ferguson, because white voices just don’t cut it. We need information from the source and the true accounts of the people in need. Only we can change the world by listening.

Trisko received her master’s degree in experimental psychology from the University of North Dakota in 2012. She volunteered for four years with the Tri-County Humane Society and is now grants and donation coordinator for Ruff Start Rescue.

Ring has lived in Sartell for nine years. She plans to study journalism in college, and wanted to bring a new voice to the opinion page of her local paper.

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Kowalkowski shares football with best of best by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

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Above: Kristoff Kowalkowski of Sartell has attended and competed at some of the most prestigious football camps in the nation and has been trained by expert coaches, many of them famous. Above right: Kowalkowski (second from left) warms up during a practice earlier this summer.

Kristoff Kowalkowski, soon to be 12, has loved playing football since he was in third grade because he loved working together as a team to win, and he loved meeting new people. And Kowalkowski’s not kidding; he does get around. In just the past six years, the Sartell boy has met more people in more cities than most adults do in a lifetime: fellow players, coaches, parents, fans and teachers. This week, Kowalkowski, who is the son of Dr. Tom and Stacy Kowalkowski, is a guest at the Buffalo Bills training camp in Rochester, N.Y. Two weeks ago, he competed at the nation’s top prep football all-star camp (“Football University Top Gun”) in Dublin, Ohio. And a week before that, he went to a football camp in Massilon, Ohio, where he was

a finalist out of 150 quarterbacks in grades 5-12 in the nation. Of the hundreds of people he’s met, he’s learned something from every one of them. “I learned new skills and techniques from all the people at every place I’ve been,” Kowalkowski said. “I threw to some very, very talented players from all across the country. I met a lot of coaches, and I learned from them, too.” Kowalkowski was a student in the Chinese immersion program at Madison Elementary School in St. Cloud. Now he is a student at St. John’s Prep School, Collegeville, with a 4.0 grade-point average. He played football in third and fourth grades in the Sartell School District. Then, in fifth and sixth grades, he played on the St. Cloud Apollo team. This next year, he has contracted to play with the Tech Tigers. Kowalkowski also enjoys playing basketball and baseball, which

he played during his young years on Sartell teams. A superb football thrower, last year he threw for more than 1,400 yards, ran 500 yards rushing and scored 18 touchdowns. Last year, his own father coached him. Tom, who shares a deep passion for football with his son, played football when he was a student at St. Cloud Tech and when he studied biology and chemistry at St. John’s University. Tom was so good he was recruited in Divisions I and II coming out of Tech, but unfortunately he detached his hamstring while long-jumping and so decided on Division III football. Tom is the owner of the Interventional Pain and Physical Medicine Clinic in Sartell. His wife, Stacy, is a registered nurse and administrator at the clinic. Kristoff is the oldest of the couple’s six children – four boys, two girls, all of whom possess athletic talents.

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Top Gun

To be selected for Top Gun Football University, a three-day camp in Dublin, Ohio, a player must be the best of the best. Kowalkowski was invited because of his outstanding performance as a quarterback last year at the Minneapolis camp of Football University. At Dublin, he joined 1,600 of the nation’s top athletes in their respective positions and trained rigorously with current and former National Football League coaches and players. Among the Top Gun Showcase coaching staff were quarterbacks-coach Jeff Rutledge, former quarterback coach of the Arizona Cardinals; running-back coach Robert Edward; offensive line coach Jim McNally, who is considered the best offense line coach

in the game; defensive-back coach Ray Buchanan; and wide-receiver coach Charlie Collis, one of the finest receiver coaches ever. The purpose of Football University Top Gun is to give elite high-school and middle-school athletes top-flight instruction. Its staff members have privately trained and mentored such outstanding players as Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning and Tony Romo.

Buffalo Bills

In an interview with the Sartell Newsleader, just before leaving for Rochester, N.Y., Kowalkowski expressed his excitement and eagerness to train with the Buffalo Bills. He’ll spend three days there and get personal training from, among others, Matt Cassel, the Minnesota Viking who

was injured last year and then traded to the Bills. Another quarterback, E.J. Manuel, who is competing for a starting position with the Bills, will also be one of the trainers/ instructors.

Other successes

Kowalkowski has enjoyed other football successes, including winning a game last year in Arlington, Texas when he played with a team dubbed Minnesota Mayhem. Next year, he’ll travel again, this time to Atlanta, where he has been invited to be on a student panel on which all will speak Chinese. While there, he will, of course, attend yet another football camp. “My dream is to make it to the NFL someday,” Kowalkowski said. “And I might be a doctor, like my dad.”

Clockwise, from bottom left: Kristoff Kowalkowski of Sartell takes a brief break during the Top Gun Football University he attended in Dublin, Ohio in late July; Kowalkowski (third from left) gets his photo taken after winning in his category at the National Dual Meet this year; Kowalkowski and his father, Dr. Tom Kowalkowski, are good pals as well as diehard football fans.

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Above: Dan Cote of Sauk Rapids lines up his tee shot during the Armed Forces Classic at Wapicada Golf Course July 28. Cote was among 60 participants who helped raise awareness for Vietnam Veterans during Tuesday’s events. Above right: Chuck Elliot of St. Cloud watches his ball roll toward the hole during the Armed Forces Classic at Wapicada Golf Course on July 28. The tournament raised money to help bring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to the Benton County Fair through Aug. 9.

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Sartell students surpass peers on MCA tests once again

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Once again, students in Sartell schools surpassed their state peers on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment tests. Sartell students in grades 3-12 met or exceeded testing standards in all testing categories, and in many categories exceeded the state averages by as much as 10 to 30 percent. Each year, the MCA is given to students in grades 3-8 and at the high-school level. Those students are testing for reading and math. In addition, science tests are given to fifth-graders and to students in grades 8-12. The tests were taken last year. “Our students continue to perform above state averages in all categories,” said Sartell-St. Stephen School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schwiebert. “As a district, we will use this data to inform our instruction as we build upon our successes and strive to make growth in our areas of needed improvement.” Data from the MCAs are added to other testing assessments to help teachers fine-

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Retirees and seniors volunteer with Tri-Cap by Jacquie Willis submitted article

Doris Deml, a resident of St. Cloud, is an active Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteer. Deml retired in 2011 after working 9.5 years as an assisted-living administrator. Looking for a meaningful way to get involved, Deml enrolled with RSVP and volunteers for TriCap as a transportation driver. The Tri Cap Volunteer Transportation Driver program aims to serve the general public, providing services for medical appointments and a variety of other service destinations in rural Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties. Throughout her working career, Deml has always worked with people. “When I first retired, my dog didn’t talk to me,” she said. As a result, Deml turned to volunteering as a way to con-

nect with others and supply the social interaction she desired. “I see this as a way to make a difference in peoples’ lives,” she said. Since Deml began driving for Tri-Cap, she has volunteered 728 hours. The people she serves may have no other way of getting to their appointments. It’s really important to them and satisfying for Deml. She told a story of an elderly woman who she drives that resides in the country. “She just tells me over and over again how important this [transportation] is for her,” Deml said. For Deml, human interactions and relationships have been a rewarding aspect of volunteering. “I transported a little boy every Friday for about 14 weeks,” she said. “Somebody told him he wasn’t smart enough for the first grade and I said, I think you’re really smart. If you weren’t smart, how can you tell me at 6 years old how many stops signs we had to stop at?” Throughout their trips to-

gether, Deml would point out his knowledge. “It was nice to see him laugh and gain self-confidence.” she said. She even made a special exception for him. Typically, she doesn’t let people eat in her car, but one day she offered him a bag of chips. He said, “Oh are these [chips] for me? I won’t leave any mess back here.” Deml happily explained there was never a problem back there. Deml said she never imagined the deep connections she would foster through volunteering and the impact it would have on the area. The Greater St. Cloud Area RSVP is proud to support Deml and the 31 other RSVP volunteers who drove 16,811 hours for Tri-Cap in 2014. If you are 55-plus and interested in learning more about becoming a RSVP volunteer, con-

tact the RSVP office at 320-2557295 or rsvp@ci.stcloud.mn.us. The mission of RSVP is to engage men and women age 55 or older in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens the well-being of both self and the area.

The vision of RSVP is to be a bridge between those who need and those who give. RSVP is a national, nonprofit organization that is part of the Senior Corps. The Greater St. Cloud Area RSVP serves Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties.

DOUBLE GARAGE SALE SARTELL: Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 13-15 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 31 brand bags, household clothes and TV games. Something for everyone. 220 & 224 Victory Ave. 31-1x-p.

WANTED: Planning Commission Recorder

The City of St. Stephen is in need of a recorder on its Planning Commission which meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. This position will record and prepare the minutes of the meetings and receives a $30/month stipend, paid bi-annually. Please contact City Clerk Cris Drais Email: crisdrais@midconetwork.com Phone: 320-290-0424 Mail: St. Stephen City Hall, 2 6th Ave. SE, St. Stephen, MN 56375

Braunreiter Dental is now

Theisen Dental

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Erika Theisen has acquired Braunreiter Dental and will continue the personal care and treatment of your dental needs. Dr. Theisen graduated from the University of MN School of Dentistry and brings a well-rounded dental background to the practice. She is experienced in all phases of general dentistry and has a special interest in implants and clear-aligner orthodontics (braces). We believe you will find her to be a knowledgeable, caring and superb technician. Dr. Theisen looks forward to meeting you at your next appointment!

Come meet Dr. Theisen at our Open House! Thursday, Aug. 20, 5-7 p.m.

Theisen Dental 22 2nd Ave. S. • Sauk Rapids 320-252-7806

Dr. Erika Theisen

Sartell Newsleader â&#x20AC;˘ www.thenewsleaders.com photos by Carolyn Bertsch

Left: West Meadows Court neighbors enjoy light conversation with police about the changes in the city and landscape theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve witnessed in Sartell throughout the years. Pictured from left to right are: Bonnie Warren, Joy Plamann, Officer Broda, Madelyn Bertsch, and Mark and Diane Ehlert. At right: Children from the 1st Street N. neighborhood block party were excited to check out a Sartell firetruck on Aug. 4. Pictured, from left to right, are Luke Jones, 15, Avery Jones, 12, Firefighter Adam Imholte, and Avery Nelson, 9.

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