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by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
St. Stephen to host citywide garage sales
The annual citywide garage sale weekend in St. Stephen will be Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1. Individual sales will be marked.
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Alyssa Brix of Sartell prepares to take the 5k Woofstock Walk with Bosco, her beautiful Samoyed.
Scout meetings starting at several locations, times
The Cub Scout program for boys in grades K-5 can fit in any schedule. Scouting instills positive values and character through service, education and outdoor adventure. Sign up and information for new Cub Scouts and parents is from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the following Sartell locations: Oak Ridge Elementary (Pack 211) and Pine Meadow Elementary (including St Francis Xavier) (Pack 11). Don’t miss out on the fun and make new friends.
Memorial service to be held Sept. 25
The Wetterling Family Memorial Service for Jacob Wetterling will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the College of St. Benedict. Additional details to follow.
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The Newsleaders welcomes photo submissions from readers regarding the various memorials in St. Joseph and Paynesville for Jacob Wetterling. Please email photos to news@thenewsleaders.com and include your name, town of residence and phone number. If you have questions, call the Newsleaders at 363-7741.
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Fall is approaching and so is another “Gardening Knowledge for Free” seminar on Saturday, Sept. 24. Check in begins at 8 a.m. with sessions running from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Workshop topics include growing garlic, healthy lawn-care tips, rose care and planting bulbs for spring. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Sept. 16 Criers.
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Dogs and their proud owners converged at St. Cloud’s Wilson Park on Sept. 10 for the 28th annual Woofstock Companion Walk, one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the TriCounty Humane Society. At this Woofstock, $44,000 was raised as of Sept. 13. However, that is a preliminary amount as more donations and pledges are still coming in. This year’s Woofstock goal was set at $62,500. A record number of people, 556 of them, walked with their dogs or other pets on the 5k walk. The event, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., included all kinds of activities, from a pooch-kissing booth to face-painting, from
a hot dog-eating contest to an obstacle course for dogs. A DJ played music as people registered for the walk and walked their dogs and a few other pets through the park, stopping to socialize with others and checking out the many vendors’ booths under tents. There were also food and refreshments, a costume contest, a silent auction, demonstrations and fun games for pets and people. The Tri-County Humane Society provides services for more than 3,000 animals every year. Each pet is evaluated, examined, given appropriate vaccinations and de-wormings, spayed/neutered, treated for ailments and injuries as needed, and given lots of tender, loving care. Pets • back page
Council votes for partial library service by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
The Sartell Community Center will probably have a library service after all, sort of, but nothing like die-hard library supporters in the city have long wanted – a branch library of the Great River Regional Li-
brary system. Instead, at the Sept. 12 city -council meeting, members voted 3-2 to approve a resolution that would allow for a drop-off and return area for library materials in the community center that will be constructed in south Sartell. Sartell residents could re-
quest the materials at the community center, then the items would be delivered by the GRRL system to the center and placed in lockers where residents could pick them up. Once used, the materials could be dropped off at the community center to be picked up by GRRL.
‘Rock for Alzheimer’s’ to be held Sept. 24 by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Local talent will gather for a “Rock for Alzheimer’s” event from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 24, at the Bad Habit Brewing Co. in St. Joseph. The event is being held in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association/Walk to End Alzheimer’s being held that morning in St. Cloud. People are invited to come and join the Bobby Vee and Irene Linn families for music, beverages and more to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research and support to try to find a cure for the disease. The Rock for Alzheimer’s event will include performances by local rock ‘n’ roll
bands Collective Unconscious, Slip Twister, The Killer Vees and Walter’s Wheelhouse. The bands include various local residents who perform with them, including Bobby Vee’s family and Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall (lead singer for Walter’s Wheelhouse). Linn of Avon is a widowed mother of five boys – Steve, Phil, Sam, Eric and Mike – who was diagnosed at age 58 in 2009 with Alzheimer’s. She also has four daughters-in law and seven grandchildren. Her husband, Ron, was killed in a farm accident in 1992. Throughout everything, the widowed mother took care of her boys traveling around in a 1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale pickup truck Ron had purchased Rock • page 5
The system is know as a “Local Material Delivery/Return Service.” For more than a year, Sartell library supporters have been requesting a branch library, but that outcome became increasingly unlikely because the majority of the council on a Service • page 4
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Irene Linn’s five sons – Steve, Phil, Sam, Eric and Mike Linn (left to right) – along with their children, spent three year’s restoring their father’s 1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale to honor their parents and to try to cope with their mother’s diagnosis.
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2 If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or TriCounty 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 crime. Aug. 30 11:09 a.m. Medical. 14th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched for a 30-year-old female passed out at a desk and having trouble breathing. Upon officer arrival on scene, the female was still passed out at her desk. When she awoke, she was having chest pains and breathing fast. Officers had the female slow her breathing and relax. Officers monitored the female’s condition until Gold Cross Ambu-
lance arrived on scene. Aug. 31 12:38 a.m. Verbal. Third Street S. An unknown female caller was stating a male party put his hands on her. There were no other parties in the background and dispatch was unable to get anything further out of the female. Officers made contact with the female at her apartment. She stated she had invited an ex-girlfriend of the male she was seeing over. She then stated the male arrived and was upset the two women were together. He was verbally irate and then left with the old girlfriend. Officers advised the woman to call again if he returns. 2:40 p.m. Theft. CR 120. Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a shoplifter. Upon an officer’s arrival to the area, he observed a
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male who matched the description of the shoplifter. The officer detained the man and transported him back to Walmart in order to be identified as the shoplifter. The man was identified as not being the shoplifter but possibly being with the suspect as the crime occurred. The man denied any involvement and was released. The case will be reopened if the ID of the suspect becomes available.
and that seemed to help her. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived, and she was transported to St. Cloud Hospital.
Sept. 1 7:26 a.m. Burning complaint. Hi-Vue Drive. Officers received a call of an illegal burn. The caller reported garbage being burned. Upon officer arrival in the area, she observed black smoke. The officer met with the homeowner; he stated he was burning paper and “stuff.” The officer advised him he couldn’t burn paper in city limits, and he would need to put the fire out. He complied. 3:30 p.m. Medical. Brianna Drive. Officers were dispatched to an elderly female having fainting spells and being unstable on her feet. Upon officer arrival on scene, the female was sitting in a chair. She looked very tired; she stated when she attempted to get up, she became dizzy. The female also stated she had been on the go all day, and it was catching up with her. Her face was flushed. Officers started the woman on oxygen
Sept. 2 2:46 a.m. Domestic. 11th Avenue E. Officers were dispatched for a domestic. The complainant stated her brother had hit her, and they were separated at that time. Upon officer arrival on scene, the pair were separated and interviewed separately by different officers. The female stated the argument began because of a previous issue that had occurred. She stated her brother began hitting her in her chest and arm areas while she was laying on her bed trying to sleep. She stated after some time, he left the room. The male stated he was the disciplinarian when his mother is not home. He stated he is very physical when it comes to enforcing the rules. Officers explained what is acceptable behavior in the household and advised the male to stay away from his sister. The female stated she didn’t feel safe at the residence. Officers transported her to another address in Sauk Rapids. The mother was contacted and notified of the incident. 11:37 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road/Central Park Boulevard. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle eastbound on Central Park Boulevard.
Abby Gessell, of Sartell, a sophomore volleyball player at Beloit (Wis.) College, has been named the first Midwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the 2016 season. Ges-
sell played all 14 games to help lead the Bucs to a 3-1 record and a share of the Buc Blast Tournament’s top record last weekend in Flood Arena. She made 70 digs, including 32 in a five-
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Mother urges all schools to go peanut-free by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
What could be scarier than parents sending a daughter off to elementary school every morning, wondering if she will be safe all day and come home happy or if she will get so sick so suddenly her life could be in dire jeopardy? That’s the anxieties faced by Jamie and Odin Waite of Sartell whose daughter, Kaylee, suffers from an allergy to peanuts. She is also allergic to milk, though the peanut allergy is far more dangerous. Kaylee is a kindergartner this year at Pine Meadow Elementary School. Her parents are trying their best to convince everyone in
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the school to make it a nut-free environment. Even aerosolized, invisible chemicals from peanuts can set off severe allergenic reactions to some with peanut allergies, including Kaylee. One day, during an orientation session at PME, Jamie brought Kaylee. While in the lunch room, Jamie asked the staff if any of the foods they make contain peanuts. The staff, she recalled, did not know for sure. It was only minutes later Kaylee’s throat began feeling scratchy and tightening up. Her stomach began hurting, she broke out in hives and then she vomited in the lunchroom. Hurrying from the building, Jamie and Kaylee headed for home, and on the way she vomited
several more times. As it turned out, a boy sitting not far from Kaylee had been eating a personal snack containing peanuts. On a mission to protect her daughter, Jamie has met with the school board and explained to them the ubiquitous danger of peanuts or tree-type nuts in a school environment. She has corresponded via email with District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schwiebert; she has met with the district’s Food Services Director Brenda Braulick. She’s also met with teachers, staff and presented a letter from her family doctors about the extreme dangers of peanut allergies. School officials are contacting other districts, other schools,
to see how they handle food allergies. They hope to fine-tune the Sartell-St. Stephen policy to make the schools as safe as possible. Educating school administration and staff, as well as all parents, is the best weapon in protecting those with peanut allergies, Jamie strongly believes. To that effect, PME Principal Sara Nelson wrote a notice to all parents to please refrain from sending any peanut-related foods or snacks to school with their children. Food labels should be read carefully because many foods contain traces of peanuts and most people would never think so. Jamie happened to meet parents of other children in the
district who suffer from food allergies. She’s heard of at least three other children who have peanut allergies and who go to Sartell schools. When it comes to such allergies, even cross-contamination of the slightest peanut matter can set off acute allergenic reactions. That is why Jamie wants the entire school district to go “Peanut-Free.” Peanut-butter sandwiches are banned from PME, and that is a good start, Jamie said, though she said she thinks it should be extended to all schools in the district and more should be done to make schools totally nut-free. Peanuts are legumes that grow in the ground. Other types Mother • page 5
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This is an example of the lockers used to deposit library materials in cities that don’t have libraries but have access to nearby libraries through a “Local Material Delivery/Return Service.” Such a service might well be in the Sartell Community Center once it’s built.
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3-2 vote last year approved a community-center site in the “Town Square” area from front page of south Sartell, near the St. Cloud border line. That site, GRRL noted, is too close to the St. Cloud and Waite Park libraries to be acceptable as a branch-library location. Library supporters expressed frustration and even anger toward the three council members because they noted Sartell residents voted twice to approve the regional half-cent sales-tax on ballots, and the ballot question included using the sales-tax revenue for a library, among other amenities. Those who voted for the south community-center site were Mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll and council members Steve Hennes and Pat Lynch. Those opposed to it were Amy Braig-Lindstrom and David Peterson. Those same two council members voted against the limited library-service resolution at the Sept. 12 meeting.
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The GRRL will still have to approve the library materials-request-and-drop-off service requested by the 3-2 majority of the council. Council member Peterson, in casting his no vote, said the request did not include any public input and the issue should have been the subject of a public hearing. Peterson and Braig-Lindstrom have long been adamantly opposed to siting the community center in the south Sartell location. Other members of the council, those voting for the resolution, see the partial library service as a compromise to get at least some kind of library access within the walls of the city’s community center. In a memo presented to the council by Sartell City Administrator Mary Degiovanni, she stated a full-fledged branch library would add $200,000 annually in operating costs for the city. Start-up costs for the partial service favored by the council will probably cost about $3,500 a year for the city, based on current costs in materials exchange between the St. Cloud library and its branch Waite Park library. There are also plans to add an E-book download station at the Sartell Community Center. An anonymous donor, Degiovanni said, has offered to pay the start-up costs for the partial library service at the community center. The partial service is mentioned in the GRRL’s recently approved long-term assessment plan. In the Minnesota city of Hugo, there is a partial-service library consisting of a kiosk and a line of lockers (40 units). Library materials can be ordered at the kiosk, and they are then delivered two times per week. Library patrons get the materials by using keys to unlock the lockers. There is also a return place to bring back library items. The nearest libraries to Hugo are in Forest Lake and Mahtomedi.
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Police pay respects at Veterans Monument dedication
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Sartell Police Chief Jim Hughes (left) looks at the large crowd on Sept. 11 at the Veterans Monument dedication at the Rockville Fire Hall during the 15th anniversary of 9/11. The Coldspring-made granite monument honors past, present and future members of the military, firefighters, first responders and law-enforcement officials, many of whom were at the well-attended event.
Friends of Library announce meeting All library enthusiasts are invited to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell. The meeting was called by Sartell Friends of the Library. Some of its members are taking strong issue with a 3-2 decision by the Sartell City Council in favor of a library materials drop-off option at the soon-to-be-built community center in south Sartell.
(See related story.) One reason library enthusiasts are upset by the council’s decision is because they said there was virtually no public notice or input concerning the resolution passed at the Sept. 12 council meeting. The Sartell Friends of the Library have long advocated for a full-service library branch in Sartell to be paid for with half-cent sales-tax revenue.
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Rock from front page new before his death. When the truck quit running, Eric stored it in his shop. Many years later, when his mom was dealing with Alzheimer’s, Eric and the other sons decided to restore the truck to honor their parents and to try to cope with their mother’s diagnosis. Irene’s sons and grandchildren worked on the truck for three years before presenting it to their mom on Mother’s Day. Now, her family is seeking another way to deal with her disease by working to raise funds to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Vee, born Robert Thomas Velline, is a famous 1960s singer and musician, diagnosed at age 67 in 2011 with Alzheimer’s disease. In 1959, Vee was 15 years old when he performed in Moorhead when local talent was asked to fill in after Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper were killed that same day in a plane crash. He went on to appear on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, in four movies and various television
Mother from page 3 of nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds and more) grow on trees. All can cause allergies in some people, though peanut allergies are by far the most dangerous. “Everybody I’ve met has been so supportive, even since we started fighting for this last March,” she said. “But it’s still so frustrating. We are just trying to help. Not just for Kaylee but all students. We have progressive schools in Sartell, so why not jump on this and make them all
programs. For more than 50 years he entertained audiences with top 40 hits such as “Susie Baby,” “Come Back When You Grow Up, Girl,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” and more. Vee produced 38 top-100 hits and earned seven gold records. In recent years, he was involved in production of various musical projects at his Rockhouse Recording Studio in St. Joseph. He retired in 2011 after his family learned of his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. He performed at various retirement shows, including Joetown Rocks, an annual event he helped create. He also recorded music with his family in Tucson, Ariz., known as The Adobe Sessions, which is available on CD. His wife, Karen, died in 2015 after receiving a lung transplant about three years before. Vee has three sons, Jeff, Tom and Rob, and one daughter, Jennifer, three daughters-in-law, one sonin-law and five grandchildren. Both families are fighting the disease with their loved ones. Eric Linn said the idea of the event began when Aaron Rieland from Bad Habit reached out to his family about organizing some type of a fundraiser if they were interested. Linn
had spoken with Jeff Vee a few weeks before, and the two had discussed their parents and dealing with the disease. When the idea of a fundraiser came up, he reached out to Jeff and he said the rest is history. “I’m thankful for Jeff and Tommy (Vees’) willingness to get on board and grateful Aaron thought of us and our mission to bring more awareness to Alzheimer’s and finding a cure,” Linn said. “Accepting the disease and its outcome is of course the most challenging, knowing there is no cure or chance of a cure is the most difficult. Living life, trying to help each other cope and staying close to family are the most important. Mom is still Irene, still mom, still Grandma Linn. She deserves these titles, and we just try to make the best of the time we have together.” Jeff Vee said now seemed like the right time to work with an Alzheimer’s fundraising event. “We attached ourselves to the Alzheimer’s Walk, which happens that same day, so they are also supporting and promoting our event,” he said. Jeff Vee said the event is the first of what he and others hope will become an annual event for the cause. He said both of their
nut-free?” Kaylee’s classroom, with teacher Amy Moe, has been declared peanut-free with a poster of a peanut with a red line through it. Jamie is happy about that, but she also knows, of course, Kaylee will be in other parts of the school on a daily basis. Jamie said she feels some officials in the school district are slow to react to peanut allergies and other food allergies, and scores of students – as many as 100, she added – have some form of food allergies. Kaylee’s allergy necessitates constant vigilance by her parents.
There are certain places, such as many restaurants or other food places, they cannot bring Kaylee. Her brother, Alex, 4, fortunately does not have the allergy. “To say I am terrified of sending Kaylee to school is an understatement,” Jamie said. At school, there are EpiPens for Kaylee that can be administered by a nurse if an allergenic reaction occurs. EpiPen is the
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The families of Irene Linn and Bobby Vee are teaming up with local talent for a Rock for Alzheimer’s event from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 24 at the Bad Habit Brewing Co. in St. Joseph to raise funds to try to find a cure for the disease. Irene Linn (left) is pictured with her grandson, Spencer Linn. families’ goal is to raise awareness and funds for much-needed care, support and research for the disease. Donations will be accepted at the door in addition to proceeds from food and beverage sales being donated in support of the cause. All ages are welcome. Food
and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Alzheimer’s disease is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. With the Baby-Boomer generation aging, that number is expected to increase well beyond today’s estimated 5.4 million people currently living with the disease in the country.
brand name of an epinephrine auto-injector that can arrest the kinds of quick symptoms that can be fatal to allergy sufferers. They are the same kinds of injector pens carried by people who are severely allergic to bee stings. The Waite family moved to Sartell about a year ago from Miami because of a job opportunity. Odin is employed by Central Lakes Oral and Facial Surgery.
Jamie worked as a biochemist for eight years. She has a master’s degree in biochemistry and also a master’s degree in accounting. Odin and Jamie grew up in Wisconsin – he in Green Bay, she in Platteville near Madison. They enjoy living in Sartell, but they will be even happier in the city if and when they and others can convince all schools to go totally nut-free.
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Our View Let’s have fun while striking a blow against Alzheimer’s
Where is Josh? Where is Jodi?
Within the next 10 years, it’s highly likely everybody will know somebody – in many cases, a loved one – suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is now the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. There are an estimated 5.4 million people in the nation who have the disease in one stage or another. That is why it’s incumbent upon all of us to learn as much about the disease as possible. As the so-called Baby Boomers age, there will be huge spikes in the number of Alzheimer’s patients in just the next decade, so much so that it will stretch our health care systems to the breaking point. Is it any wonder researchers are working frantically to find a cure or ways to make the ravages of the disease less awful? Knowledge and awareness are important. That is why local cities are initiating “Alzheimer’s-Friendly” status, efforts to accommodate Alzheimer’s patients among us now and in the future. Another good way to help fight Alzheimer’s is to donate money. On Saturday, Sept. 24, in St. Joseph there will be an event called “Rock for Alzheimer’s,” which is a fundraiser to help fight the dreaded disease. The all-day event is set from 1-8 p.m. at the Bad Habit Brewing Co. and will feature an exciting line-up of topnotch music by the likes of Collective Unconscious, Slip Twister, the Killer Vees and Walters’s Wheelhouse. We would like to encourage all people in this area, and beyond, to attend “Rock for Alzheimer’s.” It’s not only a good cause, but it’s just the thing for music-lovers on an autumn day. The event is being held in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association/ Walk to End Alzheimer’s that will take place in St. Cloud the morning of the music fest in St. Joseph. For more information about the event, see story in today’s paper by Cori Hilsgen (“Rock for Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 24”). Music legend, the great Bobby Vee, was diagnosed several years ago with Alzheimer’s and had to quit performing because of the disease. His beloved wife, Karen, passed away from cancer last year. Despite the sadness of those tragedies, the Vee family has forged ahead with courage, playing good old rock ‘n’ roll like their famous father did for decades and dedicating much of their time and energy to a number of good causes, including the fight against Alzheimer’s. Two of Vee’s sons, Jeff and Tommy, will perform as members of the Killer Vees at the Sept. 24 music show. Let’s all go to “Rock for Alzheimer’s.” Let’s groove to the great music. Let’s collectively strike a blow against this awful disease.
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Opinion
Now that Jacob Wetterling has been found (in the saddest outcome imaginable) we must now wonder: Where is Joshua Guimond? Where is Jodi Huisentruit? And where are all the other missing children and adults? Jodi Huisentruit – there is a photo of her that nags at me, haunts me, and I can’t get it out of my mind. The photo shows news anchor Huisentruit presenting a newscast from KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa. Behind her, on the newsbackdrop screen, is a photo of Jacob Wetterling who would have been 15 years old on the day of the newscast. Huisentruit was reporting about how the case of the missing boy from Minnesota remained unsolved. Why that photo bothers me is its grim irony. Two years later, Huisentruit herself would go missing and, like the Wetterling case, her abduction would baffle investigators far and wide. She is still missing after 21 years. Another reason the photo haunts me is because I knew Jodi many years ago when she worked as a news anchor for KSAX-TV in Alexandria. My newspaper employer at that time, in the mid-1980s, had built a low-power-broadcast TV studio addition to the newspaper building as a TV news adjunct for our paper. A few years later, he sold the studio to KSTP-TV of the Twin Cities as a branch station for the Alexandria area. Huisentruit was the star news anchor for about a year. Working in such close proximity, we newspaper reporters saw her daily, often shooting the breeze with her on breaks during our busy news days. She was also a member of our Alexandria Media Club. Jodi was a petite woman in her early 20s, 5 feet 3 inches, blonde, soft warm brown eyes that sparkled with glints of light when she smiled or
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laughed. She was one of those personality-plus types with a spritely charm. A native of Long Prairie, she was kind and caring, had a breezy sense of humor and a quick wit. She was a goalsetting go-getter with lots of energy, not surprising as she loved outdoor activities. She was a championship golfer. We reporters were disappointed when Jodi announced she’d be leaving KSAX-TV for another job. A couple years later, when we in Alexandria heard the news, we were devastated that something so unthinkable could happen to lively, likable, talented Jodi, who had such a rewarding lifetime ahead of her. Her abduction came to haunt all of us for a long time. It still does. On the morning of June 27, 1995, Huisentruit, 27 at the time, did not show up for work on the Mason City TV station. At about 4:30 a.m., while getting into her car, she was grabbed and
put up a struggle. Several items, including her purse and a pair of red high-heeled shoes, were found in the parking lot of her apartment building. The car key was found, bent, in the lock of her driver’s-side door. We who knew her were horrified, dreading even to imagine the panic and terrors kind-andcaring Jodi must have suffered. Jodi’s father died in 1982. Her mother, sadly, passed on in 2014, after years of unbearable anguish, never knowing what had happened to her daughter. That same never-ending anguish gnaws at the parents of Joshua Guimond, the 20-year-old St. John’s University College student who disappeared 14 years ago on or near the SJU campus. Joshua, of Maple Lake, is the only child of divorced parents Brian Guimond and Lisa Cheney. On the night of Nov. 10, 2002, he was walking home to his dormitory from a party, a threeminute walk. Next day, a massive search began. The lakes on and near campus were searched thoroughly. Not a trace. Guimond’s goal was to attend Yale Law School and then eventually seek a chance to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives. I interviewed Joshua’s father twice about his son’s vanishing. Understandably, Brian is not only devastated but also angry about Joshua’s disappearance. He is angry because he feels the case was never investigated thoroughly or that perhaps there were vital clues that were not followed up on, or – worse – he suspects maybe there was a sinister cover-up of some sort. Let us hope the Guimond and Huisentruit cases are solved at long last. Not knowing is the worst torture. Closures to those cases – to all missing-people cases – could not come soon enough for the ever-anguished loved ones.
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Thanks, Newsleaders, for thoughtful Wetterling coverage Darlene Dingmann, St. Cloud I would like to thank Dennis Dalman for writing the article “Patty Wetterling says it’s time for healing.” Some of the coverage of Jacob’s abduction and how his life ended was very graphic. News
sells, but at some point, it turns people off (at least it did me). I am so thankful I haven’t had cable television for years. So how do we make sense of this madness going on in this world? Respect goes a long way! If you do not like someone, walk away, do not harm
them. Love your children. Hug them. Tell them you love them. I truly believe when something bad happens in this world, somehow something good does happen. If only we loved and cared about each other and respected each other, the world would be a better place to live in. Thanks again.
‘Round and ‘round: I’m tired of going in circles Around and around and around we go! Once again, I’ve missed my chance to become a millionaire. Call them traffic circles; call them roundabouts; call them an intrusive way to annoy our day. Whatever you choose to call them, I call them a missed opportunity for me to get rich by buying into the company that lays down the cement/concrete for these circular obstacles. I’ll bet you somebody in the Department of Transportation (or whatever) is making a killing by cleaning up on cement. Understand these round-and-round irritations are nothing new in our automotive universe. The first time I was confronted by one of these spherical beasts was in the mid-60s (1960s that is). It was on the main thoroughfare from Cambridge to London, England. My friend Joe and I were delighted by this newfound highway concoction. In the midst of a very heavy Midland fog, we circled that new driving experience several times. Frankly, we were waiting for the fog to lift so we could find London before disaster found us. We made it to London, but that night left a profound memory. Stop signs work much better. With a four-way stop sign, you don’t have to play musical cars. There is always going to be someone who doesn’t understand what the yield sign means at the El Rondo. Perhaps that’s why — I’ve been told — there are states like Florida, Texas and California that are returning to the good old-fashioned stop sign. Of course, it does create problems. It forces cement companies to lay off employees. It also creates this terrible enigma known as “Who goes first at a four-way stop?” I think I’d prefer to take my chances at the “stop” stop (unless, of course, I can still get stock in that cement company). But, it seems to me going in circles does not limit itself to my driving activities. Here’s another here-we-go-again on circular stupidity. Yes,
Paul Ritzenthaler Guest Writer it’s the political mud-slinging season. It seems to me every major election year, the mud gets thicker and dirtier. Tell me you aren’t as tired of the mud as I am. But, the bigger the stakes, the muddier the mud. And, around and around and around we go again. We have Hillary, tattered past and all. We need not look further than an Arkansas realestate venture that was inferred to be potentially criminal. We have a Benghazi venture that was so embarrassing, she elected to resign as Secretary of State. By the way, we all know to save face, the resignation was made so as not to tarnish her potential political future. So let’s add to that a (still ongoing) email episode. We won’t even approach the Madame Monica stigma that still hangs over the Oval Office. Is it any wonder her political competitor is running circles around her background? So, around and around and around we go with the mud that’s being slung to and fro. Well, hey, we do have a presidential candidate who has NEVER made any major political errors and for good reason: He has never held ONE political office — not a senator, not a representative (state or congressional), not even a dog catcher. What the heck! I even got three votes as St. Wendel Township dog catcher, and I didn’t even run for the position. I’ll not forgive my almost-friend Marty and others for their write-in ballots. The only thing I can say about “Dashing Donald” is “You’re fired!” Come on, America!
Trump’s rantings and ravings are the epitome of stupidity. Mud? Well, get a pail and start pouring because that boy and that gal are unworthy of any political office. And there, do we sit with two of the worst presidential candidates to ever seek the highest office in our country since William Taft and good old what’s-his-face? Now, let’s discuss the what’s-their-faces – you know, the two understudies to the presidential prank. Have you ever heard of either one of them prior to their being pulled by their noses to the V.P. candidacy? So, go ahead and tell me what you know about their political backgrounds. Use a pen. That way you won’t waste much ink. But should whoever the next president is die in office (and they’re no spring puppies), one of those nobodies is going to be running our country. Now that I think about it, I don’t surmise either one of them would alter our political platform(s) all that much. Of course, I’ve exploited my circular thoughts in order to discuss two distinctly different subjects under one roundabout forum. Call it “creative license.” And before I round out this inky exchange, I would like to ask why I’m going around all sorts of detours on road construction projects that were started last spring — maybe early summer — and that have sat dormant for months. I mean, just how many summer/fall vacation days do these road-fixers get? If you have an answer (or more) let me know. I’ll be around. Paul Ritzenthaler has spent most of his life working in broadcasting before retiring but still keeps himself busy by announcing baseball games at the Municipal Athletic Center in St. Cloud, golfing and trying to keep up with his two dogs Dani, a Sheltie, and Tucker, a Shi-Tzu, at his home in Sauk Rapids.
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Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 LEGAL NOTICES
CITY OF SARTELL The following official summary tions, relocations, tree trimming, of the ordinances referred to has indemnification, vacation of public been approved by the City Council ways, change in form of governof Sartell as clearly informing the ment, franchise fees and amendpublic of the intent and effect of the ment procedures. ordinances: The entire ordinances are available SUMMARY ORDINANCE NOs. for inspection by any person during 16-07, 16-08, regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk at the Sartell City 16-09, 16-10 and 16-11 Hall or on the City website at www. sartellmn.com. ORDINANCES GRANTING A GAS FRANCHISE TO NORTH- Adopted by the City Council of ERN STATES POWER CO., AND Sartell on this 12th day of SeptemELECTRIC FRANCHISES TO ber, 2016. BOTH NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. AND STEARNS /s/ Sarah Jane Nicoll COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC AS- Mayor SOCIATION, AND IMPLEMENTING NEW FRANCHISE FEES ATTEST: The City Code of Ordinances sets forth provisions for gas and electric franchises and fees therefore, and such provisions have been restated including definitions, adoption of franchises, location, other regula-
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CITY OF SARTELL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON I1-LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL ZONING-CODE AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN present upon the proposed amendupon motion of the city council of ment of the light-industrial zoning Sartell, Minn. a public hearing will code which would allow gym facilbe held before the city council of ities with a conditional-use permit. Sartell, Minn., in the council chambers at the Sartell City Hall, on the Mary Degiovanni 26th day of September, at 6 p.m., City Administrator or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to hear all persons Publish: Sept. 16, 2016 CITY OF SARTELL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF INTERNAL DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENTS Lot 16 and 17, Block 2, Sandstone Village NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN upon motion of the city council of Sartell, Minn. a public hearing will be held before the city council of Sartell, Minn., in the council chambers at the Sartell City Hall, on the 26th day of September, at 6 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may AU T O M O B I L E S / M O T O R C Y C L E S WANTED MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1979. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) PETS/PET SUPPLIES AKC LAB PUPS: SILVER, CHARCOAL & CHOCOLATE dews/1st Shots/Worming. Info 715-582-4076 harborlabradors.com (MCN) ADOPTION PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 855-390-6047 (MCN) A childless, financially secure couple seeks to adopt. Will be loving, hands-on parents. Your expenses PAID. Call tollfree to learn more about us-Sharon and Todd at 1-844-377-4077. (MCN) ANNOUNCEMENTS RV, SPORT, REC & GUN CONSIGNMENT SALE, SAT., OCT. 8, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Please get gun permits to buy, prior to sale. Consign early by Sept. 23, 2016 for complete advertising. Next Machinery Consignment Sale is Nov. 14, 2016. Gilbert’s Sale Yard, LLC, 641-398-2218. 2 Mi. N. of Floyd, IA On Hwy. 218. www. gilbertsaleyard.com(MCN) AUTOMOBILES DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT
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Friday, Sept. 16 Registration due for Sneakers and Wheels, for children of all ages to complete a walk, run or roll on Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m., CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle #1450, St. Cloud. 320-2295199. Burger and brat sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 9:30 a.m.5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 4-7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn. org. St. Cloud Singles Club Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion, 17 Second Ave. S., Waite Park. 320339-4533. stcloudsingles.net. Jacob Wetterling Celebration of Life, Sept. 16-18, St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud. 320-308-3104. Saturday, Sept. 17 Sauk Rapids Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First Street and Second Avenue next to Manea’s Meats, downtown Sauk Rapids. Burger and brat sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 9:30 a.m.4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. Community Meal, 11:30 a.m.12:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S., Sartell. St. Cloud Pride Fest, 11-4 p.m., Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S, St. Cloud. 6:30 p.m., River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud. 320-308-5166.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. 320-529-9000. Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., parking lot of Hardware Hank, Seventh St. N., Sartell. marketmonday. org. St. Joseph Fare for All, 3:305:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. 800582-4291. fareforall.org. St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 St. Cloud Area Genealogists meeting, 7 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. stearns-museum.org. Wednesday, Sept. 21 Rice Chamber of Commerce, noon, Rice City Hall, 205 Main St. E. Thursday, Sept. 22 Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 First St. NE, Sartell. Sauk Rapids Chamber Meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N. 320-251-2940. Family Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., River East parking lot, CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. 320-252-2422.
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Monday, Sept. 19 Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org.
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Friday, Sept. 16, 2016
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Pets from front page There is no time limit for pets in the shelter, and provided they pass the health and behavior screening tests, they will remain in the shelter as long as necessary to find the perfect match. On average, pets are adopted in less than 10 days, and in 2015, the staff placed 93.5 per-
cent of the pets in good homes — a statistic that is remarkable for an open-admission animal shelter. The annual Woofstock Walk fundraiser is vital in order for the Tri-County Humane Society staff and many volunteers to carry on their work for pets in need. The Woofstock Walk is also a way for pet lovers and pets to have a happy time together in celebration of the humananimal bond.
At left: Dugal (left) and Maeve enjoy seeing all the dogs and other pets gathered at St. Cloud’s Wilson Park for the annual 5k Woofstock Walk. The dogs are owned by Randy and Brenda Fischer of Foley. The Sept. 10 event raised funds for the Tri-County Humane Society. At right: Blossom the chihuahua sticks her tongue out at the reporter-photogra- a “don’t-mess-with-me” look. Her owner pher while casting is Leilani Anderson of Sauk Rapids.
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QUILT BINGO Sunday, Sept. 18
In the school gym Doors open at noon Bingo starts at 1 p.m. $15/card
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