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You just can’t please everybody. That seemed to be the underlying theme at the Sartell City Council meeting Aug. 10 when council members voted 3-2 to choose a site for a city community center. The site selected is known as the “Ferche South” parcel, located just southeast of the Pine Cone Marketplace mall where the Coborn Super Store is and near the Chateau Waters residential complex now under construction. Council members Steven Hennes, Pat Lynch and Mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll all voted in favor of that location in south Sartell not far from the St. Cloud borderline. It is private land, but there is an agreement that its owner will swap it in exchange for city-owned land on Heritage Drive (another parcel of land considered for a community-center site). Council members Amy BraigLindstrom and David Peterson
strongly opposed that site, both favoring a more central location for a community center that will house a branch library, a senior center, recreational facilities and other community spaces.
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Before the meeting began, during the Open Forum session, four people voiced their opinions on the community center. Former Sartell Mayor Joe Perske, as he has before, urged the council to choose a central location for easy accessibility. Central Park, he said should be reconsidered. Perske has asserted that special interests, such as businesses in south Sartell, are influencing the choice of a Ferche South site. The center, he said, should be for the use of all residents, not necessarily for businesses. But council member Lynch, himself a businessman in that area of south Sartell, challenged Perske, saying he is unaware of any business pressure being applied to council Center • page 8
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Expo for Seniors set Aug. 15
Expo For Seniors is looking to raise scam awareness from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at the River’s Edge Convention Center. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 14 Criers.
The Sartell Police Department is seeking clues about who may have destroyed several solar streetlamps recently on the pedestrian path between city hall and the Bernick’s Arena. The streetlights were ruined sometime Friday night, July 31, or early Saturday morning, Aug. 1. The lamp posts were broken and the solar units were
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The St. Francis Xavier Church Festival, “Franny Fest,” as it’s now dubbed, will take place this weekend, Aug. 14-16 in Sartell. The following is a lineup of events:
Wildlife artists can submit entries for the 2016 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp from Monday, Aug. 17, through 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. For more information, visit thenewsleaders. com and click on Aug. 14 Criers
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Nadia Mulder, 4, Sartell, threw a few bags during a break in the cornhole competition at the Rock ‘n’ Block Party. Her uncle, Tom Ruth from Minnetonka, is supervising in the background. For additional Rock ‘n’ Block photos, see page 6.
stolen. They had been installed by the Sartell Public Works Department in order to test them out, to see if similar streetlamps could be used elsewhere in the city. Each lamp cost $800. If anyone has any information about the vandalism, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186.
Franny Fest slated for Aug. 14-16
Waterfowl stamp designs due Aug. 28 for contest
St. Croix Hospice in Sartell will host free informational sessions regarding pet therapy. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Aug. 14 Criers.
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Robert Craven, a resident of Sartell and owner of Northside Welding in Sauk Rapids, brought a mobile welding unit to the Sartell Farmers’ Market Aug. 10 for a fabrication workshop. Here he is seen fabricating a base for smokestack assembly. Craven made 10 smokestack replicas during the workshop. For additional photos, see page 3.
Teen Night 6-8:30 p.m. All youth entering grades 7 to 12 this fall are welcome to join the fun. There will be Human Foosball, Nerf Wars, GaGa Ball and a DJ playing music.
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Mass with the Praise Choir. 5-10 p.m. The festival goes on, with music by TRES and Walter’s Wheelhouse. There will be vendor booths, inflatables for children, many other children’s games, a sack tournament, live and silent auctions, a quilt raffle, bake sale and bingo, as well as a wide variety of foods and a beer garden. Bingo will take place inside the cool space of The Gathering Place.
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A Belgian waffle breakfast is set from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Grand Raffle drawings will take place at 12:30 p.m.
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People M a s chhoff Family Foods, the holding company of the M a s c h h o ff s LLC and GNP Co., recently announced Ja- Schellpeper son Logsdon, CEO of Maschhoff Family Foods, will be leaving the company to pursue his passion for investing. Wolter Logsdon, who started as chief financial officer at the Maschhoffs in 2003 and became CEO of Maschhoff Family Foods in 2012, will join the Maschhoff Family Foods Board and continue to counsel the organization in strategic business areas. Effective Sept. 8, Tim Schellpeper, most recently president/ chief operating officer of Kansas City-based fresh meat and packaged foods company Smithfield-Farmland, will become CEO — assuming leadership of
Maschhoff Family Foods. The company also officially named Dr. Bradley Wolter as president of the Maschhoffs — a role he has held on an interim basis since April 2015. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and clickn on Aug. 14 People. George Lock was recently appointed court administrator for Stearns County District Court by judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Lock will replace Timothy Roberts, who recently retired after more than 32 years of service with the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Lock has worked for the Seventh Judicial District in various capacities for 15 years. He has served as the Mille Lacs County Court Administrator for the past nine years and is currently the multi-county Court Administrator for Mille Lacs and Todd counties. Lock is also a certified court executive through the National Center for State Courts, and possesses various post-graduate degrees in legal studies from the United Kingdom. Lock is currently a member of the Drug
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erty. Riverside Avenue S. Officers were called to a report of an abandoned bike. The officer took the bike to the PD for safekeeping.
works complaint. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of two juveniles in a parking lot setting off fireworks. The officers searched the lot and were unable to locate the juveniles. The complainant stated the youths had left in an unknown direction of travel shortly before the officers arrived.
July 28 10:22 a.m. Gas leak. Oak Pond Drive. Officers and fire personnel were dispatched to a report of a gas leak. Upon arrival they observed a gas meter leaking gas on a home. The officers evacuated the neighboring homes while the leak was stopped. 2:40 p.m. Lost property. CR 120. An officer was called to a report of a lost wallet. The wallet was described as a brown money clip containing cards and an ID. If anyone finds a wallet matching the description please contact the Sartell Police Department July 29 12:07 p.m. Complaint. Watab Park. An officer was dispatched to a complaint of someone using the city dumpster in the park. Officers were able to ID the offender by mail in the bags left in the dumpster. Officers spoke with the person and advised him of the ordinance violation. No further action was taken. 5:17 p.m. Abandoned prop-
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July 30 11:45 a.m. Ordinance violation. 5th Avenue N. Officers were dispatched to a complaint of someone dumping rocks on the road. Officers made contact with the person who dumped the rocks. He was advised to stop and did so. 6:06 p.m. Suspicious person. 6th Avenue N. Officers were called regarding a person selling pest services door to door. Officers called the number on the business card left at the residence and informed the person they needed to have a solicitor’s permit in the City of Sartell. July 31 8:29 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Sartell Lane. Officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the road. The complainant stated the vehicle had showed up the night before. Upon arrival, the officer observed a person in the back seat. The officer made contact with the individual who stated they had been drinking and didn’t want to drive home. The officer advised the person of the dangers of being in a vehicle while intoxicated and advised the person to go home. 11:31 p.m. Co Rd 120. Fire-
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Aug. 1 6:15 p.m. Fire. Pinecone Road. Officers and fire personnel were dispatched to a report of a bailer fire. There were no injuries associated with the fire; officers assisted with traffic control for the firefighters. 9:30 p.m. Found property. 2nd Street S. Officers received a set of keys found at the post office. They were found lying on a counter inside the building. The property is held at the PD for safekeeping. Aug. 2 9:55 a.m. Assist. 2nd Avenue. Sartell PD assisted Sauk Rapids in clearing an abandoned house. The house has been empty for about a year but it appeared someone had been staying in the home. 4:58 p.m. Hazard. Pinecone Road. Officers were called to a report of a hazard in the road. Upon arrival the officers made contact with the driver who had lost a load of sheetrock off of his vehicle. The owners were able to pick up the sheetrock on their own. Aug. 3 2:20 p.m. Gunshot. Perimeter Drive. Officers were called to a report of gunshots in the city. Upon further investigation officers learned it was a nail gun being used at a construction site in the area. No further action was taken. 7:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 5th Street N.E. Officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The complainant stated the driver appeared to be sleeping in the vehicle while it was parked in his neighbor’s driveway. Officers made contact with the driver who stated he was a cable contractor doing some work for the homeowner. No further action was taken.
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Mobile welding unit brings paper mill to market
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Above: Artwork designed by Joe Schulte, created in connection with the Sartell Art Mill Project, was on dispaly Aug. 10 during the Sartell Farmers’ Market. This piece uses gears taken from the Verso Paper Mill and depicts two panoramas, the original mill and its expansion, showing the overall evolution of the mill. This and
other mill-related sculptures will eventually reside in Sartell parks as well as at Sartell City Hall. At right: Those who donated at Riverway Level ($50 and up) were given smokestack replica stakes as part of the fabrication workshop promised by the Indiegogo Sartell Art Mill Project Campaign.
Ruff Start impacts animals, residents
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Ruff Start Rescue, located in Princeton, is an animal welfare organization that rescues homeless pets through a volunteer foster program. The organization was founded in 2010 by its director, Azure Davis, who saw a need for an animal rescue based on the lack of shelters available in Princeton and the surrounding area. The organization has grown tremendously throughout the last five years and now provides services to 16 counties in central and southeastern Minnesota, including Stearns, Benton and Sherburne. It has captured the attention of many local residents through both adoption and volunteerism. Carrie Schueller of Sauk Rapids got involved with Ruff Start Rescue after a friend had adopted a pet from the organization and she wanted to learn more about the animal rescue world. She owned animals throughout her life and wanted to get involved and make a difference. Schueller has been vol-
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Kiko the dog attended the Waite Park Petsmart Adoption event held July 25. Kiko is a 6-year-old male chihuahua available for adoption through Ruff Start Rescue. unteering with the rescue since 2013 and also adopted her dog, Milo, through Ruff Start. Milo was the 10th dog Schueller had fostered through the rescue during the span of a year. “He fit in like the missing piece,” she said. “There’s nothing better than to come home after a long day at work and be loved unconditionally. He is so excited to see us, he just makes us all happy.“ She also spoke about the importance of animal rescue and the value of volunteering by say-
ing, “There was a lack of rescue presence in this area. We (Ruff Start Rescue) are now building a presence, but we need more volunteers; we need to save more (animals).” Rachel Babcock of Sartell has been fostering with the rescue for the last year and adopted her dog, Casper, through Ruff Start. “I love working with this rescue because everyone has so much passion for animals,” Babcock said. “It’s the best organization ever. They take such good Ruff • page 5
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Our View Demonstrators are force for change; agitators bring dead-end violence Ferguson, Mo. these days is a disturbing déjà vu for those of us who lived through the 1960s, especially in the wake of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Angry blacks and some whites rioted, looted and burned parts of cities. People died in those paroxysms of rage, and there was massive property damage. A year ago, parts of downtown Ferguson were in flames after teenager Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer. Recently, on the anniversary of Brown’s death, all hell broke loose again. During a demonstration, peace reigned for awhile, then things quickly went awry as anger predominated, escalating quickly out of control as people threw rocks and bottles at a line of police officers. At one point, an 18-year-old, Tyrone Harris of St. Louis, was shot after allegedly firing several rounds at police. Now hospitalized, he has been charged with 10 criminal actions against the police. A Missouri legislator summed the situation up perfectly on TV Tuesday morning. There are peaceful demonstrators, he said, but then there are agitators – people out to cause mayhem. That’s true of Tyrone Harris and true of the agitators who trashed and burned Ferguson a year ago, most of them not even residents of Ferguson. It’s no wonder there is such hostility between the blacks in Ferguson and its police force. Just a few statistics will explain why. Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis with 21,000 people, is 70 percent black and yet it has only five blacks on its police force of 50 members. After the violent ruckus a year ago, the U.S. Justice Department did a study and determined the city was resorting to “policing for profit” – that is, ticketing residents aggressively even for the smallest offenses to get money for the city’s coffers. Last year, there were many good changes made in Ferguson, good foundations for progress toward a healthier community-based policing system in which officers and residents got to know one another. City officials resigned; a black interim police officer was appointed. Lines of communication had been opened. Nothing breeds fear, suspicion and ultimately violence more than lack of communication. Sometimes sustained anger is a useful tool that forces change to happen. That is why demonstrations – peaceful ones – can be important. It’s a lesson we all should have learned from MLK Jr. But agitators set on violence can quickly undo any of the good initiated by peaceful demonstrations appealing through peaceable assembly for redress of grievances, as mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Respect peaceful demonstrators, but spurn the instigators who thrive on violence and destruction. Right here in the St. Cloud area, we should keep that in mind. At Tech High School and in downtown St. Cloud, there have been demonstrations by Somali residents and some white residents. Fortunately, they were peaceful demonstrators, not agitators. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri wisely noted change in Ferguson will take time. The situation is complicated by all kinds of interconnected, socio-economic problems: lack of jobs, poor to nonexistent job skills, gaps in education, widespread poverty and hostile attitudes. McCaskill said all of those problems are now being addressed. It will take time to make things better, she cautioned. That is true of Ferguson, it’s true of St. Cloud, it’s true everywhere.
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Opinion Cancer center needs new lease on life Most of us half expect it when we hear scandals about faraway institutions. We tend to react, cynically, with “Yeah, what else is new?” But when such scandals happen closer to home, it can have a disturbing effect, causing us to wonder, “Is there anything we can trust anymore?” One such scandal recently hit home, involving the CentraCare Coborn Cancer Center in St. Cloud. And when I say “hit home,” I do mean hit home – me, personally. Two summers ago, I was treated for cancer there – 28 radiation sessions, two rounds of chemotherapy. I was so impressed by the staff (receptionists, technicians, nurses, doctors) I was forever singing their praises to family and friends and wrote several laudatory columns about that excellent place. You can imagine my stunned surprise when I received a letter in the mail one day informing me I had been one among other patients whose radiation-treatment plans had been flawed. Long story short, some of us were over-radiated, some under-radiated. Independent audits had discovered the botched treatments. After receiving the letter, I had to wait an anxious weekend to meet in person with a doctor and a nurse, who told me what happened. I was one of the underradiated patients. I asked them many questions, wanting to know how many other patients were affected, how long had it been going on, how and why such deadly serious errors could have happened. They wouldn’t tell me how many patients; they wouldn’t tell me how the botched plans occurred. Legally protected information, I was told. Later, I asked for the actual copy of my audited treatment plan. That, too, was denied, although a nurse did send me a summary, in her
Dennis Dalman Editor words, of the report’s findings. I recently learned, on good authority, that the incompetent treatment plans had been going on for at least two years; that many dozens of people – possibly more – were affected; that the failures involved a wide range of cancers and cancer stages; that the screw-ups were the result of an utter failure of a checks-and-balances protocol among three teams; that employees in those teams have since been fired (one of which was the radiation-dose measurement team). In other words, they were not consulting with one another (double-checking, triple-checking) with each faction to verify each plan the way they should have. It was a disastrous lack of coordination and focus. I cannot help wondering how many people – victims of such inexcusable incompetence – have since died or are having to undergo yet more wearying and painful treatments, having to face a recurrence of cancer all over again, as if once is not enough. While sitting in the lobby at that cancer center every morning two summers ago, I used to exchange lighthearted banter (and sometimes serious talk) with other waiting patients, some of them so pale, so weak, so tired it would break your heart to see them. I keep seeing them in memory, hoping they didn’t receive that devastating “oops” letter, but I can almost bet that some of them did. I was very fortunate as my cancer was
Stage I, so I feel at this point cautiously optimistic about it not re-occuring. But knock on wood. Who knows? Despite all of that, I still like the Coborn Cancer Center, and I still enjoy going there for follow-ups because the staff members (the good ones still there) are so kind, caring, compassionate, and all of them possessing a quick-witted sense of humor (humor being good medicine). Yes, I still praise that place, even though my admiration for it and my trust in it has been shaken. However, I’m confident they will learn from those drastic mistakes. It’s a shame there were some sloppy incompetents working there, but it does my heart good to know they were fired. I just hope they don’t somehow get hired by another cancer center somewhere down the road, the way predatory priests were farmed out parish-to-parish only to continue their abuse. The doctor and nurse I met with asked me what, if anything, would restore my faith in the center. Here’s my answer: the initiation of an iron-clad treatmentplan protocol, under the strictest qualitycontrol system, with oversight from an independent, outside source – at least until they’ve got a total grasp of quality control. Nothing else will do, and nothing else but those measures will fully restore my former confidence in the Coborn Cancer Center. And to new cancer patients at that center, I would give this advice: Ask to see your cancer-treatment plan, have them explain it to you in detail and make absolutely sure a rigorous checks-andbalances policy has been followed impeccably throughout every stage of the plan. And then, let me say to you from the bottom of my heart: Good luck! I hope you and your oncology team succeed in conquering your cancer.
Letters to editor
Reader says ‘Trump’ column is hateful, tasteless storytelling Diane von Ende, Sartell I would like to object to the extremely fanatical, left-wing, disparaging and tasteless column written in the Friday, July 31 Sartell Newsleader. I know most lefties are angry haters, and I can understand it must be extremely frustrating to try to control and change people into believing your narrow viewpoint. It’s shameful you must resort to name calling as in the “Trump just latest clown in three-ring circus” column. Your attempt to twist what Trump said about McCain sickens us who
actually listen to what was said. Trump said repeatedly in that interview McCain was a war hero. You’re not a journalist, you’re a fairytale writer. As a fiction writer, you can avoid the truth and not be called a liar. I enjoy reading about what is going on in our lovely city but do not care at all for your hateful, fact-less storytelling, especially when we cannot rebut your ridiculous and stupid comments. At the end, you asked if any of your dwindling Republican friends were listening. Left or right, how does anyone who writes this
trash have any friends at all? Editor’s note: At the Family Leadership Conference in Ames, Iowa, the following is exactly what Donald Trump said: “He’s (Sen. John McCain) not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” And since that statement, Trump, while spewing his venom and tall tales, has gone on to make more “hateful, fact-less, ridiculous, disparaging, tasteless and stupid” comments, to use your own adjectives, Ms. von Ende.
Walk awhile in their shoes; look at both sides of the issue Sharon Fitzgerald, Sartell Dear Ms. Ring, In your article regarding police targeting blacks, I agree in some cases the police have over-reacted in situations that involve people of color. However, using the Ferguson shooting was not one of these cases. Michael Brown was a thug. Just before the shooting, he had robbed a convenience store and later when officer Wilson stopped and asked what he was doing, Brown reached into the police car, hit Wilson and tried to get his gun. He then attempted to leave, and when officer
Wilson told him to stop, he charged the officer. That is why he was shot; it has nothing to do with race. You did quote some statistics regarding people of color being killed by police, but I question your statement that 63 percent posed no threat. Were you there? There are many ways for people to pose a threat, not only to the police but the public as well. You state not all police are corrupt. Does that mean you think most of them are? Have you ever met any police? Do you know how hard it is for them and their families when they go to work? Even
an innocent police call could get them killed. The article said you were going to study journalism, and I guess with your attitude about the police you will be first in line to criticize them when they are doing their job. Instead, why don’t you study law for a couple of years and join the police academy; walk awhile in their shoes. You are young, and I am glad you are involved in the world around you. However, next time you maybe could look at both sides of an issue.
Thank you for thoughtful, mature column, Abby Barb Nelson, Sartell I appreciated Abby Ring’s column about Ferguson revisited one year later in the Aug. 7 issue of the Newsleader. It’s refreshing to read such mature and thoughtful views from a person her age. Abby referred to the Ferguson story as a “race issue,” and
I agree with that. The police have serious work to do and no doubt their judgment must be quick. However, in many of the instances of concern in the past year between law enforcement and people of color, I ask myself if the response would have been different if the person encountered by the police had been white. With video taping
by cell phones and instant media coverage of the news in today’s society, I hope in the future what is presented between authorities and suspected persons will show all people are treated the same regardless of who they are. Thank you, Abby, for sharing your thoughts. You bring a new and refreshing voice to the Newsleaders.
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Sartell man arrested for peeking in windows by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
An alleged windowpeeker was arrested Aug. 3 in Sartell and has been charged with three offensGeorge es. Derek David George, 29, Sartell, was charged by the Stearns County Attorney’s office with one count each of stalking, indecent exposure and interference with privacy. All of those are gross misdemeanors, and each is punish-
Ruff from page 2 care of animals, it’s insane.” Since its inception, Ruff Start Rescue has taken in more than 3,300 animals. The rescue generally has about 150 animals available for adoption at any time, thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteer foster homes. Each available animal is given routine vaccinations, dewormed, spayed or neutered, and microchipped prior to adoption. Additionally, the rescue does provide more extensive veterinary care to those animals requiring more advanced medical care. If you are interested in finding a new furry friend, check out www. ruffstartrescue.org to view available animals. You can also see Ruff Start Rescue in action at Petsmart in Waite Park on the fourth Saturday of every month from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for the organization’s monthly adoption event. Volunteer and adopter Laura Becker of Rice has fostered more than 35 dogs with the rescue and has taken on dogs
able by up to 365 days in jail and up to a $3,000 fine. On Aug. 3 at 12:51 a.m., a Sartell woman who lives on Pheasant Creek Loop called the police after she saw someone looking into one of her windows. The woman said she was in her bed reading when she heard the sound of someone clearing his throat. The woman then turned toward the window and saw a man at the end of her driveway looking in the window at her. She told police the man moved to other areas of the outdoors and continued to look at her through the window. She then saw him run off
when the squad cars she’d summoned arrived at the scene. The police pursued him and nabbed him. The woman then identified the suspect as the man who was looking through her window. She said she had seen that same man drive past her house four or five times the day before while she was cleaning out her garage. According to the complaint, George told police he was running after his dog that he said ran off when he let the pet outside to relieve itself. He told the police he did not look through the woman’s window. The complaint report notes that since January 2013, George
with behavioral and medical issues due to abuse and neglect. Becker emphasized this experience has taught her 18-year-old son about how cruel people can be to animals and what it takes to rehabilitate these animals and develop trust. Becker spoke passionately about the organization. “Ruff Start,” she said, “is a great organization that has a lot of wonderful volunteers with the same common goal – to find forever homes. And the people (volunteers) understand a dog is not just a dog, it’s a family
member.” There are more than 1,000 volunteers with Ruff Start who assist with a multitude of different duties that include foster care, animal and supplies transport, special-event fundraising, community education, socialmedia marketing, accounting, veterinary care, adoption-event participation and more. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer options available at Ruff Start Rescue, please visit www.ruffstartrescue.org and click on the Get Involved link.
Goliath is a neutered, 9-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer who came by his name honestly weighing in at 115 pounds. No one’s ever told him he’s too big to be a lap dog! Goliath lived easily with children of all ages in the past but prefers not to share his space with cats. He was housetrained in his previous home and enjoyed playing fetch. Goliath is very treat motivated and knows how to sit. This big boy has a sweet and attentive personality that’ll make him a loyal companion for the next lucky human who allows him into their heart and home.
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Registration is open for Cookout with Cops Sartell senior citizens should register as soon as possible for the annual, ever-popular Cookout with Cops, which is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Gathering Place at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell. The event is a way for police and seniors to get to know one another in an informal setting over a barbecue dinner cooked
by police officers. At the cookout, seniors learn safety tips and other life-enhancing information from the officers and guest speakers. People need to register so the police, who sponsor the event, know how much food to order. On the menu are barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs with fixings and beverages. To register, call 320-258-7365.
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Chamber rocks the block Aug. 8 at the Hub
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Clockwise, from above: Brandon Boelter teamed up with Tyler Gerads to form a team for the first-ever cornhole competition at the Rock ‘n’ Block Party in Sartell on Aug. 8. Their employer, Kristen Stebbins of State Farm Insurance Agency, was a sponsor of the block party; Dave Yancey shared his “Red Beer,” which is an American Amber Ale with Rock ‘n’ Block attendees. Sartell residents Megan Henkemeyer (left) and Becca Simonsen took a sample and chatted about the brew process; Nicole Meyer, Sartell, teamed up with her husband, Kenny, during the cornhole tournament at the Rock ‘n’ Block Party. Nicole’s employer, Central Minnesota Credit Union, was a hole sponsor for the event; The Rock ‘n’ Block volunteers made a few laps in the Bernick’s Bev Bike during the hot afternoon hours of the Rock ‘n’ Block Party; The homebrew team for Buckass Beer talks about the process with party-goers. Sartell residents Brad Carlson (left) and Chris Simonsen have been brewing together for 10 years. The homebrew contest was a new addition to the Rock ‘n’ Block Party this year. Four homebrews were available to be sampled.
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Benton County Fair brings Sartell to Sauk Rapids
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Above left: These brothers were caught enjoying a laugh while riding the Sizzler at the Benton County Fair. Zach, 19, and Nathan Elkins, 9, both from Sartell, made their way through the midway Aug. 5. Above: Fifteen-year-old friends, Krista Maruska and Caroline Brand, master the art of leaning to get the Tilt-a-whirl spinning at the Benton County Fair on Aug. 5. photo by Dennis Dalman
Above right: A glass-blowing demonstration was a popular attraction for attentive audiences at the Benton County Fair Aug. 4-9 in Sauk Rapids. Wonderful summer weather helped bring massive crowds to the event. photo by Angie Heckman
At left: The Amazing Talking Milking Cow was a fun fair attraction for the kids at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Siblings Cash Olson, 4, and Ella Olson, 8, both of Sartell, tried their hands at milking the life-size cow.
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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: July 24, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE VOLUNTARY FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: April 8, 2004 2. Mortgagors: KAASI, Inc., d/b/a Upper Deck Sports, a Minnesota corporation 3. Mortgagees: Plaza Park Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation 4. Recording Information: Recorded on April 14, 2004, as Document Number 1107512, in the Office of the x County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Stearns County, Minn. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 01752.0001 and 04.01752.0002. 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: See Exhibit A Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 38440 55th Ave. N., Sartell, MN 56377 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: (check one) is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30 The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02 is/are ___________________________ The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is __________________________ x is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30 The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Not Applicable 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Not Applicable. INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $375,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $470,619.65. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Stearns County, Minn.,
at public auction on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, 10 a.m., at Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representative or assigns is two (2) months after the date of sale. 16. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on Not Applicable. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgagee Assignee: Stinson Leonard Street (ADM/RLG) 150 S. Fifth St., Suite 2300 Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Name of Attorney for Mortgagee: /s/ Adam D. Maier, Attorney EXHIBIT A Legal Description TRACT A Part of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N1/2SW1/4) of Section 33, Township 126 North, Range 28 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the SW1/4; thence South 00°00’04” West, assumed bearing, on the West line of said SW1/4 to the intersection with a line 625.00 feet South of, measured at a right angle to, and parallel with, the North line of said SW1/4; thence South 89°54’13” East on said parallel line 410.00 feet; thence South 00°00’04” West parallel with said West line 60.87 feet; thence South 89°49’17” East parallel with the South line of said N1/2SW1/4 700.34 feet; thence South 27°26’15” East 721.86 feet to said South line; thence North 89°49’17” West on said South line 1,442.97 feet to the Southwest corner of said N1/2SW1/4; thence North 00°00’04” East on the West line of said SW1/4 699.90 feet to the point of beginning. TRACT B The North 625 feet of the West 410 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4SW1/4) of Section Thirty-three (33), in Township One Hundred Twenty-six (126) North, of Range Twenty-eight (28) West, Stearns County, Minn. Publish: July 24 & 31, Aug. 7 & 14
Center from front page members. A Sartell resident, Henry Smorynski, who has criticized the community-center process before at a council meeting and in letters to editor said he believes the council did not have a transparent process in planning for a center, that public input was not fully sought. A center, he said, should be
central, highly accessible by pedestrians, motorists, people riding bikes or on buses. “Do the right thing and do what residents want,” he said. Kim Petman, a community volunteer speaking on behalf of physically challenged people, urged the council to make sure the building will be designed so it’s accessible for all people. Jan Sorell, a member of the Sartell Senior Connection, said that senior organization favors a central location, such as the Heritage Drive site or – even better – the Ferche North site,
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF ST. STEPHEN BUDGET PLANNING MEETING The City of St. Stephen City Council will hold its 2016 Budget Planning Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2 6th Ave. SE, St.
Stephen, Minn. /s/ Cris Drais City of St. Stephen City Clerk Dated: Aug. 5, 2015 Publish: Aug. 14, 2015
Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 which is just north of the Pine Cone Marketplace.
Presentations
Murry Mack, who was hired by the council as a consultant architect, gave an overview of each of the four sites considered by the council. The so-called Vilcheck site adjacent on the north side of Pinecone Central Park is a 38acre parcel with some wetlands on it and rather wet soils – thus, development would have to be mostly on the eastern portion. Water and sewer would have to be extended quite a ways from the west, and a road would have to be extended. Challenges include lack of public visibility, an industrial site nearby and traffic-access concerns. A center would fit on the site, however. The city owns the Vilcheck site.
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Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 The city-owned Heritage Drive site is 71 acres. There would be good public visibility, a storm-water pond would be needed, and there are plans for an extension of 4th Avenue to be extended to that area. It’s also a good place for trails and residential developments possibly near the center. A drawback is concern about increased traffic on Heritage due to the presence of a center. The privately-owned Ferche North site is 12 acres just to the east of Pinecone Road and just south of Pine Cone Marketplace. It is the most publicly visible of all the sites. However, it’s a prime spot for possible commercial development and subsequent taxes for the city. The Ferche South site, also privately-owned, is a very large area with the potential for three possible configurations for a center: to the south on the shore of Lake Francis (a large pond), to the west or to the north. There could be trails, maybe a beach and possibly an amphitheater.
Those in favor
Council member Hennes said he’s strongly in support of the Ferche South site for the following reasons: a center would be good for commercial development in that area, it’s in an area long planned as a “downtown Sartell” center, there is room to expand the center there if need be some day, summer and winter activities could be initiated there. Lake Francis, a large pond like Lake George in St. Cloud, is actually about one-third bigger than Lake George, Hennes noted. Hennes said people are overrating the importance of building a center in a central city location. The St. Cloud Whitney Senior Center, of which Hennes was a long-time director, was built with strong opposition be-
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cause it was on a far end of St. Cloud. But, in fact, its location did not at all affect the many people who used the center, he added. Council member Lynch said he thinks it would not be wise for the city to build a center at the Ferche North site because there would be a loss of tax revenue from future commercial development there. Ferche South is a “legitimate” place to build a center, adding it’s foolish to minimize south Sartell as a site just because it’s close to St. Cloud. Businesses and the medical campus in that area generate huge amounts of taxes that generate sales-tax revenue that will be used to build a community center, Lynch noted. He also maintained Sartell residents are used to motoring far distances, often because of commuting, and that therefore south Sartell would not be such an out-of-the-way destination, as some have claimed.
Not in favor
Council member David Peterson said he cannot recall any Sartell residents speaking in favor of the Ferche South site. He said he’s strongly in favor of extending a site search to other areas, including another look at Pinecone Central Park. Peterson said there seems to be a rush to select a site. “It seems like we’re trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole,” he said. “Let’s not just pick something to get on with the project.” Peterson said he wants to consider other sites and the possibility of splitting the center into two locations. Council member Braig-Linstrom agreed and moved to table the topic for a future meeting. Peterson seconded her motion, but it failed to pass. Braig-Lindstrom said she has favored the Ferche North site
and still does. She also said, along with Peterson, that there are more possible sites that haven’t even been explored yet. During the last three months, Braig-Lindstrom said she was frequently frustrated when spread sheets about the planning process for a community center were delivered to her and other council members on the night of a council meeting, giving them no time at all to study and digest the information contained in them. Hennes countered that with his opinion that city staff did a good job, they hired good consultants who did a good job, that Ferche South is a good site and that it’s time to move forward and build a center. Sartell Administrator Mary Degiovanni also said the city process for site evaluation has been open and fair and there was no undue pressure for this or that site from anybody. Putting a center at the furthest south end of Sartell would defeat the purpose of a “community center,” she maintained. She said she and other council members received many emails from people in favor of a centralized location. In response, Lynch said he is convinced once the center is built, people will use it no matter where it’s located.
Nicoll
Nicoll was the last to weigh in with her opinion. The Ferche South site, she said, would be an excellent scenic site with Lake Francis there, with trails and green spaces where people could have a picnic. Choosing a site is not an easy decision, and there will be differences of opinion no matter which site is chosen, she said. After an hour-long discussion, the council voted 3-2 for the Ferche South site. The con-
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The Ferche South site, which is privately-owned and sits just to the south-east of Pine Cone Marketplace, is a very large area with the potential for three possible configurations for a center: to the south on the shore of Lake Francis (a large pond), to the west or to the north. There could be trails, maybe a beach and possibly an amphitheater. sultants can now fine-tune a site plan based on that decision, factoring in cost estimates and amenities the center should contain, based on public input.
Construction on a center is expected to begin next year. The cost could be as high as $10 million, which would be secured mainly from regional half-cent sales-tax revenue.
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Residents cool off with lemonade
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Local Blend to overflow with music by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
Songwriters Dave Cofell and Adam Hammer dreamed for a long time about creating a musical showcase for singers/songwriters. They didn’t just dream about it, though; they created it. And they’ve watched their showcase grow every year. The Weekend of Songs is now in its fifth year, bringing area songwriters from all genres together at the Local Blend to please central Minnesotans’ ear drums. Cofell, of St. Joseph, and Hammer, of Sartell, have worked hard to cultivate a community of musicians at the Local Blend in St. Joseph
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Seen here are Adam Hammer, left, and Dave Cofell, two songwriters who began the Weekend of Songs showcase five years ago. Both musicians will be performing at the Local Blend at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. throughout the years, both with the Weekend of Songs and as co-hosts of a weekly open mic on Tuesday nights. The
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Two die in crash; St. Cloud man charged
photo by Carolyn Bertsch
Rebekah Knisely of Sartell, with Rhynn, 23 months, and Rowan, 4, stopped at the Farmers’ Market July 27 to cool off with some fresh lemonade and to purchase some sunflowers to place into a vase and create a cheerful spot on their kitchen table.
A married couple from Hibbing were killed in a car accident in Sauk Rapids, and the St. Cloud driver Souvannaphong who crashed into them was arrested on charges of criminal vehicular operation. The accident happened at 11:07 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.
Kevin Davey, 51, and Kathy Davey, 45, were headed north on North Benton Drive. Tom Souvannaphong, 22, was westbound on 2nd Street N. when he ran a red light and broadsided the Davey vehicle. The Daveys, both in the front seat, died at the scene. A passenger in the back seat, Krista Miller, 25, suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and was treated at the St. Cloud Hospital. She is listed in good condition. Miller is the daughter of accident victim Kathy Davey. The Daveys had come to Sauk Rapids from Hibbing to watch Kathy Davey’s son race at Granite City Speedway, according to the Hibbing Daily Tribune. The races at Hibbing Raceway were cancelled for that night so the Daveys decided to come to the races at Sauk Rapids. They were on their way home at the time of the crash. Souvannaphong was also treated at the hospital, then arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail. Alcohol was a factor in the crash. According to the complaint report, three witnesses said
photo by Tara Wiese
Top: Tara Wiese, an employee of the Newsleader and a Sauk Rapids resident was on Benton Drive minutes after the tragic collision and captured this image. Wiese said the scene was heavy with silence. photo courtesy of WDIO-TV
Above: Kevin and Kathy Davey, 51 and 45 respectively, of Hibbing, were known as long-time racing fans. While they were killed in the crash, Kathy’s daughter, Krista Miller, 25, survived and is in good condition.
Souvannaphong was driving at a very high rate of speed on 2nd Avenue N. just before the collision. He faces nine charges: four counts of vehicular homicide, two counts of criminal vehicular operation, two counts of impaired driving and one count for not having a driver’s license. Souvannaphong was convicted last year of driving under the influence of alcohol. He remains in jail under a $400,000 bond. The Daveys were known as long-time racing fans. After news of their deaths stunned Hibbing, Hibbing Raceway posted this comment online: “We have lost two great people who were loved by many and have done a lot for the racing community. They may be gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Kevin and Kathy. You were taken far too early.”
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Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW. Living History: Meet the Lindberghs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, 1620 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls. Read to Buster, for ages 5 to 10, 11 a.m.-noon, Waite Park Public Library, 253 5th Ave. N. 320-253-9359. Central Minnesota CMTA branch meeting, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Brainerd Public Library, 416 S. 5th St. 612-807-4729. Community Garden Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3226 Maine Prairie Road, St. Cloud. 320-2520020. uufstcloud.org. St. John’s Bible pages on display, now through mid-December, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Hill Museum and Monastic Library, St. John’s University, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 320-363-3351. 320-363-3514. St. Francis Xavier Parish Outdoor Mass, 4 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320-252-1363. OutSpoken, for ages 13 to 23, 4-4:45 p.m., St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W. St. Germain. 320-650-2500. St. Francis Xavier Parish Silent Auction, 5-8:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320252-1363. St. Francis Xavier Parish Live Auction, 6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320-252-1363. Sunday, Aug. 16 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier, 219 2nd St. N., Sartell. 320253-9359. Monday, Aug. 17 Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
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218 1st St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-2539614. mnbentonhistory.org. Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., parking lot of Hardware Hank, 7th St. N., Sartell. marketmonday.org. Fare For All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. www.fareforall.org. 1-800-582-4291. St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 55+ Driver Improvement program (four-hour refresher course), 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. mnsafetycenter.org. Central Minnesota Market, 3-5:30 p.m., VA Hospital, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. 320-251-2498. St. Cloud Area Genealogists meeting, 7 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. stearns-museum.org. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Summertime by George! featuring Chris Hawkey Band, 5-9 p.m., Lake George, 1101 7th St. S., St. Cloud. summertimebygeorge.com. “The Middle Ages: Intro to Viking wire weaving,” for ages 10 and up, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, 6-8 p.m., St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W. St. Germain. 320-250-6500. Basic Computer and Internet Help, for all interested, 7-8 p.m., St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud. 320-650-2500. Thursday, Aug. 20 Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 1st St. NE, Sartell. FINANCIAL Delete bad credit in just 30 days! Legally remove judgements, collections, chargeoffs, bankruptcies, medical bills, etc. Raise your credit score fast! Free to start. Call now (844) 560-7687. A+ rating W/BBB. (MCN) CALL NOW to secure a super low rate on your Mortgage. Don’t wait for Rates to increase. Act Now! Call 1-888-788-8005 (MCN) HEALTH & MEDICAL CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. HIGHEST PRICES! Call 1-888-389-0695. www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com (MCN) FREE PILLS! VIAGRA! CIALIS! 100mg/20mg 40 +4 Free Only $99! The original Little Blue Pill! Save $500! Trusted! Call 1-888-796-8871 (MCN) VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 40 tabs +10 FREE, $99 and FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net (MCN) LOW TESTOSTERONE? Enhance Your Levels - No Prescription Needed. Try it before you buy with our FREE SAMPLE OFFER! No credit card needed - Absolutely free! Call: 855-854-6300 (MCN) CPAP/BIPAP supplies at little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network! Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs. 800851-3046 (MCN) LIVING WITH KNEE PAIN? Medicare recipients that suffer with knee pain may qualify for a low or no cost knee brace. Free Shipping. Call now! 855-948-5623 (MCN) ATTENTION: VIAGRA AND CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - $99 FREE Shipping! 100 Percent Guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-800-795-9687 (MCN)
55+ Driver Improvement program (four-hour refresher course), noon-4 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE., St. Cloud. mnsafetycenter.org. Family Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., River East parking lot, CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. 320-252-2422. FUMC Summer Concert Series, featuring musician Aaron Clafton, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road, Sartell. 320251-0804. fumcscr.org. Waite Park Evening Book Club, for all adults, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Waite Park Public Library, 253 5th Ave. N. 320-253-9359.
Friday, Aug. 21 Burger and brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW. Parkinson’s Tae Guk Kwan Do, 3-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, Inc., 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. 320-267-7717. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2. St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 4-7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 1st Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn. org. St. Cloud Singles Club Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion, 17 2nd Ave. S., Waite Park. 320-3394533. stcloudsingles.net. Conversation Circles, for all nonnative English speakers, 10-11 a.m., St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W. St. Germain. 320-650-2500. Saturday, Aug. 22 ATS Rock your Sole 1k/5k, 1k at 6:30 a.m., 5k at 9 a.m., Quarry Park
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Songs from page 10 would be the perfect setting. They wanted to maintain a festival atmosphere but in a smaller indoor setting, consisting of open-mic sessions, meet-ups and jam sessions, all featuring singers/songwriters. For the fifth annual event, the festival is bringing in songwriters from across genres – from folk, alternative, blues, punk, pop and more. Acts include:
Friday, Aug. 14
6 p.m. – Adam Hammer and Dave Cofell; 7 p.m. – 12-year-old Paige Gielen; 8 p.m. – Dylan McFarling; 8:30 p.m. – Chaos in Clockwork.
Saturday, Aug. 15
5 p.m. – Ben Schirmers; 6 p.m. – open mic; 8 p.m. – John Larson; 9:30 p.m. – Goodbye Lucy Grey. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, the songwriters’ challenge will be presented. The 18hour songwriter challenge is a chance for songwriters to flex their creative muscles, have some fun, share some music and even win prizes. This challenge is based on the regular monthly songwriters’ challenge which is part of the Local Blend’s
Sartell Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com weekly open-mic nights. Each year, the songwriters’ challenge has a theme, which isn’t announced until the end of open-mic time on Saturday night. Last year, the theme was “painting a picture.” In 2013, the theme was “read a book (turn off the TV).” Tickets are available for the Weekend of Songs, but don’t worry if you’re not sure if you’ll like the music or not; Cofell and Hammer have you covered. The
festival has a suggested donation ticket model, which means you can feel free to come in the Local Blend and sit down for a while. The Local Blend is open as normal during the festival, so you don’t need a ticket to come in; just donate if you like what you hear. Cofell and Hammer guarantee you will enjoy yourself. All ticket-holders are eligible for door prizes, though, so there is an extra incentive as well.
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Chaos in Clockwork is one of many groups that will perform during the fifth annual Weekend of Songs at the Local Blend in St. Joseph. Other featured musicians include Adam Hammer and Dave Cofell, Page Gielen, Dylan McFarling, Ben Schirmers, John Larson and Goodbye Lucy Grey.
Friday, Aug. 14, 2015