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Town Crier Candidate forum set Oct. 10 at CSB
The Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement, and the League of Women Voters of St. Cloud Area, are co-sponsoring a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 in Room 204 at the Gorecki Center at the College of St. Benedict. This forum will feature candidates running for the Minnesota Senate, and House of Representatives in Legislative District 13, all of whom have been invited to participate: Senate District 13: Michelle Fischbach and Michael Willemsen. House District 13A: Jeff Howe and Anne Buckvold. House District 13B: Tim O’Driscoll and Matthew Crouse. The event is free and open to the public. There will be an opportunity for voters to register to vote in advance before and after the forum.
Sartell Senior Connection hosts Second Tuesday
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At left: The Stewart family is comprised of (left to right) father Josh, mother Kat, and children Jackson, Owen and Jocelyn. Above: The Make A Wish Foundation logo
Sabres start Make-a-Wish for Jackson Stewart by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Sartell Sabre Pride was bursting at the seams during Homecoming Week, and a big part of that pride extended to Jackson Stewart, a Sartell third-grader suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which he was diagnosed with five years ago. The Sartell Sabres decided to help Jackson through the
Make-a-Wish Foundation by making one of his dreams come true – his dream to own and to drive a “kitty-kat” golf cart. Jackson is a huge fan of cats and kittens. Another reason for the cart is because of his disease; Jackson often has trouble walking. He said he would love to be able to drive the cart around his neighborhood, so he can visit friends. The Sabres sold homecom-
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erty, AIM Development, has not been given permission by the City of Sartell to continue operation of the landfill in the form of a rezoning amendment or a conditional-use permit. AIM can contest the MPCA decision, which would involve a public hearing and other processes. The MPCA first issued a landfill permit in 1984 to Champion International Corp., the then-owner of the paper mill. The landfill was a repository for industrial solid waste
The landfill at the former Verso paper-mill property in Sartell will probably have to be closed and maintained because the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency filed notice that it intends to not renew an operational permit for the landfill. According to a document released by the MPCA, the main reason for not reissuing a landfill permit is because the current owner of the prop-
Abounding Joy to host ‘Harvest of Joy’ fall festival
Sartell artist wins another state stamp honor
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Make-a-Wish website showed so far $3,825 was raised. Jackson, a third-grader at Oak Ridge Elementary School, is the son of two teachers in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District – father Josh Stewart, a special-education teacher at Sartell High School, and mother Kat Stewart, a science teacher at Sartell Middle School. (Jackson has a brother, Owen, and a sister, Wish • page 2
MPCA likely to force landfill closing in Sartell
Join Sartell Senior Connection for its Second Tuesday for Seniors at 2 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 11 at the District Service Center, 212 Third Ave. N. This month’s presentation features Sartell-St. Stephen Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert. He will give an update on the happenings in the school district including progress on the new building and remodeling projects. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served.
Join Abounding Joy Lutheran Church as they celebrate the Harvest of Joy Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Highlights include handcrafted items, door prizes, baked goods, children’s activities and a silent auction. Lunch will be served. All proceeds go toward the Youth Education Scholarship Fund. Abounding Joy is located at 6000 CR 120, St. Cloud. For more information, visit aboundingjoylcmc. org.
ing T-shirts, school buttons and pom-poms at half time during the football game with proceeds going toward Jackson’s wish. The Make-a-Wish project for Jackson was initiated by the Sartell High School Student Council, and then many more people became involved in the good cause. The goal is to raise $6,500 to honor Jackson’s wish. As of Oct. 4, the
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Multiple award-winner Scot Storm of Sartell has done it once again. His oil painting – of two p h e a s a n t s Storm standing in prairie grass – has won the honor of gracing the 2017 Minnesota Pheasant Habitat Stamp. Storm’s painting was the winner from among 15 sub-
missions that were rated by a panel of judges in the annual contest, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Storm’s art works have been featured on the Minnesota pheasant stamps in 2000, 2006 and 2011. They were also on the front of the DNR Waterfowl Stamp in 2004, 2009 and 2015. One of Storm’s most prestigious honors was winning the Federal Duck Stamp contest in 2004. The Minnesota Pheasant Habitat Stamp is required for pheasant hunters ages 18 to 64. Stamp • page 11
from the paper-mill operation to contain wood debris, boiler ash, scrubber cake and other approved wastes generated by the paper plant. Since that time, Verso purchased the plant and the permit was renewed. But in 2012, the entire paper-plant operation closed permanently following an explosion, fire and one fatality.
The MPCA landfill permit expired in March 2014. AIM applied for a permit renewal to expand the landfill and to allow permitted process to accept other kinds of waste. But the City of Sartell notified the MPCA the place where the landfill stands is zoned now for only light-industrial usage, MPCA • page 15
Newsleaders to publish responses to questionnaires Starting with today’s editions of the Newsleaders newspapers, readers will see responses from questionnaires sent to all candidates for local political offices in our readership cities. The responses will also be published online at the Newsleaders’ website once they have been in the newspapers. That way, readers can read them online anytime they like as they appear online cumulatively right up until Nov. 8 – Election Day. Some candidates, such as those running unopposed, may not have returned questionnaire responses. Any candidate who did not receive a questionnaire for one reason or another should contact the Newsleaders to request one. Call 320-3637741 or email editor@thenewsleaders.com. See inside for the individual candidate questionnaires.
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People Alex Holt, Sartell, has received a commendation from the National Merit Scholarship organization. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recogni-
tion and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.5 million entrants each year.
Correction An unnamed reader of a few lines from a Native American poem at the Sept. 25 community memorial service in St. Joseph for Jacob
Wetterling was a man, not a woman. The Newsleader regrets the error, which appeared in a story about the service in the Sept. 30 Newsleader.
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Wish from front page Jocelyn.) In a video of Jackson and his family in their yard, two Sartell High School seniors interviewed family members and Jackson. The video can be seen online at vimeo.com/ isd748. Jackson said he’s not too particular about what his kitty-kat golf cart would look like, although he does love the colors red, blue and green. The hardest part about the disease he endures is it makes running, walking, jumping and lifting heavy things difficult.
If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320255-1301, or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crime.
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Bongo now enjoys the loving care of his new Sartell family. Vicki Davis Tri-County Humane Society
Bongo, our three-legged kitty, found a new family to love on Wednesday! Here is a little history of how he came to TCHS: Back in June, members of our community found a scared little kitten in the middle of a busy street and they knew just the place to bring him. When they brought him to TCHS, our animal-care staff noticed there was something wrong with his front, right leg. He was seen by a veterinarian and started on pain medication. Then began the process of attempting to rehabil-
itate his leg. Bongo spent almost two months in foster care. He slowly started to come out of his shell and became best buddies with two big dogs and the other cats. After not responding to his treatments, amputation became the best option for him. Once his leg was amputated and healed, Bongo was put up for adoption. It was a bittersweet moment for staff to see him go, but that happens in our work. We wish him well on his next adventure and know everything invested in his care was worth it! Also, a big thank you to Bongo’s new family from Sartell for inviting him into their home and hearts!
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Sept. 18 9:56 p.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S./Fourth Avenue S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle traveling in front of him. The officer ran the plate on the vehicle, and it came back expired as of 2015. The plate, however, was displaying a 2016 sticker. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. The driver admitted he did know his registration was expired, and he displayed the sticker off of another vehicle because he couldn’t afford new registration. The driver was issued a citation for the violation. Sept. 19 9:38 a.m. Medical. Providence Lane. Officers were dispatched in reference to a 67-year-old male with possibly crushed ribs. Upon officers arrival on scene, they were directed to a new home that was under construction. The male was located up on a platform floor area. He was on his knees hunched over. Officers started the man on oxygen. He complained of having extreme pain in his chest and back. Officers lifted up his shirt and observed a defined line where lumber had fallen on him. Officers also felt grind-
(His parents described Jackson as a “little goofball,” shy at first but quickly warming to others. He’s also very artistic and very observant. One time, he held up a piece of cheese he was eating and said, “Look, mommy, this is shaped like the state of Kentucky.” And sure enough, it was.) Gradually, though, the family adjusted to the day-to-day reality of Jackson’s illness. Fortunately, Jackson is quite healthy, considering, for the time being. He goes now and then for some experimental treatments in the Twin Cities, usually about once a month. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a disease that causes muscular degeneration, and life expectancy is generally
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ing and popping on his back and front ribs. He was also unable to take in a deep breath. Gold Cross Ambulance arrived on scene, and officers assisted as needed. The man was transported to St. Cloud Hospital. 2:26 p.m. Traffic stop. Pinecone Road N. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle approach at a high rate of speed. The officer activated her radar and locked the target vehicle in at 55 mph. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was advised of the reason for the stop. The driver admitted he knew he was driving too fast. The driver was issued a citation for traveling 55 mph in a posted 40-mph zone. Sept. 20 4:22 a.m. Animal complaint. Boulder Drive. Officers were dispatched in reference to a car-versus-deer accident. Officers arrived on scene and met with the driver; she was alone and uninjured. Officers then observed the animal to be dead and in the middle of the roadway. Officers also observed minor damage to the front end of the vehicle. Officers removed the animal from the roadway. Sept. 21 6:08 p.m. Vehicle accident. Third Street S./Eighth Avenue. Officers were dispatched in reference to a two-vehicle crash with no injuries. Vehicle one was westbound and yielding to oncoming traffic to merge north. Vehicle two was behind vehicle one. The roadway was wet from recent rain. The driver of vehicle two stated he was unable to stop in time,
Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 from 20 to 25 years. So far, there is no cure, though experimental treatments are being tried and research continues. “All we can be is hopeful,” said his mother, Kat. “That’s all we can do is try our best.” “It’s our ‘normal,’” father Josh added. The Stewarts had high praise for Jackson’s teacher, Mrs. Frederickson, and for the high-school student council who started the Make-aWish efforts. The family said it also wants to thank their friends and neighbors for so much support it has received throughout the years. To donate to Jackson’s Make-a-Wish dream, go to the following website: site.wish. org/goto/jacksonswish.
striking vehicle one. Vehicle two had a hole in the front bumper that was caused by the hitch on vehicle one. There was no observable damage to vehicle one. An accident exchange form was issued to both drivers. 7:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Fifth Street N. Officers were dispatched in reference to a vehicle that was parked in front of a residence for more than a day. Officers arrived on scene and observed the vehicle to be legally parked and unoccupied. Officers made contact with the registered owner of the vehicle. The registered owner stated it was her son’s vehicle. She had picked him up from school due to an illness. She stated it would be moved the following day. Sept. 22 11:08 p.m. Traffic stop. 19th Avenue S. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle that appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer pulled behind the vehicle and attempted to catch up. The vehicle continued to pull away from the officer. The officer activated his front facing radar and received a reading of 74 mph in a posted 45-mph zone. The vehicle slowed to 60 mph at a roundabout intersection. The vehicle then turned and continued to pull away from the officer. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The juvenile male driver stated he was trying to get home before curfew and didn’t know exactly how fast he had been going. The driver was issued a citation for speed and released.
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Fundraising concert for Sartell firefighters first of its kind photos by Mindy Peterson
Below: Mitch Kockler (left) and Matt Fox of the Sartell Fire Department look toward the audience at the inaugural outdoor fundraising concert organized by the Sartell Fire Relief Association for the Sartell Fire Department and held Sept. 24 at House of Pizza in Sartell. At left: A couple takes a closer look at Sartell Fire Department Ladder 28 as the Gregory James Band plays music.
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Our View Let’s rally to help Sartell mobile home owners stay local Yet another mobile home park in the greater St. Cloud area is scheduled to be sold and shut down, leaving its residents in a terrible lurch. This one is the Sartell Mobile Home Park, until about two years ago known as Hi-Vue Mobile Home Park, along Second Street South near the Williams Integracare Clinic. It’s the third such sale in the area – the two others being in St. Cloud and Waite Park. Currently, many of its residents have formed a board with hopes they can collectively buy the park as a nonprofit association. An organization called Northcountry Cooperative Foundation is helping them with the process. We hope those residents succeed because there are 163 mobile homes in that park, each a home to families of various numbers – from senior citizens living alone to young families with children. Some of the residents have lived there for nearly 40 years, and in some cases the children of the first residents, now grown, have children of their own and they live there too, a place they have always known as “home.” At a recent Sartell City Council meeting, some of the residents spoke to the council. They told a bit about their lives and why they are hoping the ownership process is successful. If it isn’t, they will have to find someplace else to live, and that is not an easy option because it’s unlikely they can afford other forms of housing. In their testimony, it was clear they are economically challenged, but their fortitude, their pride of their homes and their sense of neighborliness came through loud and clear. There are about 1,000 mobile home parks in Minnesota with about 50,000 living units, all told. Those residents tend to be among the most economically vulnerable of people who just don’t have a lot of money to work with for a number of reasons. It’s such a shame they are susceptible to the fate of their living spaces when mobile home parks, with infrastructural deterioration or other factors, cause the park owners to shut down and sell the land. We should view these people as our neighbors, we should rally to their cause, and we should press the City of Sartell and other movers-and-shakers in the greater St. Cloud area to do anything in their power to help these people maintain their homes. We applaud the Twin Cities-based Northcountry for stepping up to the plate to help the residents. That cooperative has helped save other parks and their residents through ownership plans. Let’s pull together to help Northcountry and those residents succeed in this case, too. This dilemma of the Sartell park residents is – or ought to be – of regional concern. We should remember that old wisdom: “There but for fortune go you or I.”
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Opinion Story tip? Please include phone number, e-mail It seems more and more people are talking by telephone less and less, so many think all communications can or should be done solely via email or texting. When it comes to newspapers and other media, that’s not necessarily true. In many cases, talking via phone or in person are vital if a story is to be written and published. The Newsleader staff is always happy to receive news releases and story tips from readers, but now and then there is a delay in processing and publishing them. Readers can help us out by being sure to include the following information, the most important being a telephone number: News releases News releases are informational, matterof-fact items readers would like published in the newspaper. They don’t usually require any follow-up interviews by the news staff. The most important thing to include is a telephone number, the name of a contact person and preferably the best time to call that person. It’s also important to be sure to include what we call the Five W’s: Who, What, When, Where, Why. Here’s a hypothetical example: For more information, call June Slattery at 978-355-2011. Who: The Orion Club. The main speaker will be nationally known identity-theft investigator Richard Schimske. Local police will also talk about identify thefts that occurred in the area. What: A free two-hour class about how to avoid identity theft. When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Where: The Orion Club building, 904 Fifth Ave. S., Parker City. Why: To acquaint people with tips to protecting personal and financial information to help avoid identity theft via email, telephone, use of credit cards and debit cards and postal mail and other ways.
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Dennis Dalman Editor For more information, call June Slattery at 978-355-2011. (Best time to call is mornings before 9 a.m. June is the Orion Club president.) Her email is junesl897@ yahoo.com. Here is how that information would be published as a story in the newspaper: Headline: Orion Club to present identitytheft class. Published Story Tips on how to protect oneself from identify theft will be shared during a free two-hour class at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Orion Club in Parker City. Nationally known expert on identity theft, Richard Schimske of Chicago, will be the featured speaker, along with local police who will share examples of identity theft in this area. The class will cover how identify theft that can occur via stolen information derived via telephone, use of credit cards and debit cards, postal mail and other means. For more information, call Orion Club President June Slattery before 9 a.m. weekdays at 978-355-2011. Or email her at junel897@ yahoo.com. The Orion Club is located at 259 Fifth Ave. S. in Parker City. Story tips The rules for submitting story tips should include the same kinds of information as press releases: Who, What, When, Where, Why and (please don’t forget) a phone number, the name of a contact person and best time to call. Story tips are different from most news releases in that more information is necessary to flesh-out the story. That information
is obtained by an interview with a reporter in person and/or via telephone call. Here’s an example of story-tip information provided to the newspaper. “Hello Newsleader. We wondered if you would be interested in doing a story about a neighbor of ours. Her name is Cecilia Plaquemort. She is only 17 and is an amputee. Despite that, she saved up money, then took a trip to Tanzania where she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. It was always a dream she had, and she raised money for people who need prostheses. I talked to Cecilia and her parents. They are all willing to be interviewed for a story. If interested, call me, Jon Germaine, at 765-930-5692. Or call the Plaquemorts at 765930-5773. Best time to call me or them is after 5 p.m. on a weekday.” Here’s the start of feature story, as based on information obtained in telephone and inperson interviews with the Plaquemort family. Headline: Plaquemort’s dream brings her above the clouds Published Story Standing on the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in East Africa, Cecilia Plaquemort of Parker City took a deep breath, pinched herself and shouted to her fellow climbers, “Am I dreaming this or what?!” No, the 17-year-old wasn’t dreaming, although her climb up Kilimanjaro was a longtime dream. Some said it would be difficult, if not impossible, because Plaquemort is an amputee, missing her left leg below the knee due to a car accident five years ago. “In grade school, we had a guest speaker who had climbed Kilimanjaro, and so I wanted to climb it too,” Plaquemort said. “After the accident, after I lost a leg, I was more determined than ever to reach that summit, no matter what.” And so, dear readers, to repeat, please, please, please always leave a contact telephone number (any maybe an e-mail address) when submitting news releases or story tips.
Join League of Women Voters at candidate forum Mary Ann Graeve, St. Joseph Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin were concerned the new democracy would need serious citizen participation to succeed. The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a candidate forum for Senate District 13 at 7 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 10 at Gorecki Center on the College of St. Benedict campus. This forum will make it possible for citizens to hear and ask questions of candidates running for the State Legislature. The League of Women Voters has a strong reputation for fairness and non-partisanship in its forums.
This is an opportunity for anyone living between Paynesville and Sartell, including Avon, to make democracy live up to the Franklin and Jefferson ideal. The forum starts at 7 p.m., but the doors will open at 6 p.m. Let’s get a big turnout for the chance to have some input in our democracy.
Unlike us on Facebook Shame on us! Shame on what an inept, uncommunicative culture we have become. I recognized the sad turn of events on my way to a recent Minnesota Twins game (last of the year last year). I was taking the train from Big Lake to Target Field. I engaged in what I thought was a friendly conversation (including such provoking questions as “Where are you from?” and “What do you do?”). It was evident that said North Star Link brethren were way too busy texting, “liking” and ignoring a chance to communicate. You may have forgotten about an era when we did not have all the gizmos that kept us from the inevitable . . . .doing a thing called mouth-to-ear. For lack of a better term, let’s call it “talking.” I would like to say this unfortunate state of affairs does not lend itself to my personal family. I would but I can’t. I am visited on a regular basis by my children and grandchildren. In some cases, even the respective husbands (by obligatory commission) drag themselves into this unfortunate lack of communicative dialogue. And so, the last time we gathered, we sat and while I waited for such comments as “Gee, I had a really good (or bad) week this week. Here’s what happened,” what happened didn’t happen because they were way too busy texting, facing or playing games on their iPads, iPods or whatever. I must be very boring company. What happened was an admission to the
Paul Ritzenthaler Guest Writer fact that, in the words of an old song, “We just don’t talk anymore.” What happened was, as much as I love my kids, we have discarded talk because it requires thought. Now let’s take this one step further. I am told certain school districts require students to buy, rent or have laptops for educational purposes. This obligatory requirement is for such things as English, math and whatever. Forgive me for being so timeworn but I can remember the day I was required to have a dictionary as part of my learning tools and I had to provide my proof of scholastic knowledge orally. We have, of course, libraries. But I defy you to ask any schoolchild ages 5 through 18 what the Dewey Decimal System is and how it can be used. God forbid in this age of modern teaching methods we should require a student to take the time to search for answers to problems by using such antiquated things as reference books or such first-source garbage as Shakespearean plays. I guess my first encounter with one of my favorite novels – Call of the
Wild – is now easily transmitted to the nearest Internet home venue. In short, the words “cover to cover” now imply “How long do you want to stare at this screen?” So I ask you to look at the next student you see in any casual venue. Check and count how many of them have a book in their hands as opposed to how many have a cell phone, iPod or other electronic gizmo in their hands. If you are a gambling person, I’ll bet you books will finish dead last . . . and I’ll give odds. And then let’s go one further. Time out how long they talk to each other before their recourse is a little square light-up escape pad. There was a time when we could (in communicative fashion) spend an hour – as opposed to a minute – relating our feelings, our concerns, our fears, our joys and more without having to resort to a small handheld device to keep us from being totally bored with a thing called “talk.”
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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Health-care professionals to celebrate Mass on Oct. 9 by Cori Hilsgen news@the newsleaders.com
A Catholic Mass honoring physicians, other health-care professionals and medical workers will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph. The Mass is for health-care workers of all faiths. Family and friends are also invited to attend the event. St. Cloud Diocesan Bishop Donald Kettler will offer a special blessing for the hands of health workers, recognizing the work performed by those in the medical field. The St. Benedict’s Monastery Schola will lead the music. According to the St. Cloud Diocese’s website, the “White” Mass celebrates the unique contributions health-care workers make to the medical field. The name of the Mass originated from the white coat usually worn by those in the medical field. The Mass is a chance for workers to be recognized for their commitment to their chosen profession to help heal, to celebrate health and to receive a blessing from the bishop. The College of St. Benedict Director of Campus Ministry Sister Sharon Nohner said for years the college has hosted a “Red” Mass during which they recognize and give a special blessing for those who work in the legal profession. “It raised the question as to why we had not had a White Mass blessing for those who work in health care in our diocese seeing as the Sisters of St. Benedict have done so much in establishing the Catholic health care system in our area and beyond,” Nohner said. Bret Reuter, director of mission and spiritual care at St. Cloud Hospital, said in a press release that health care is sacred and soulful work. “We need grace – God’s grace – to be present to patients, families and our colleagues in a manner that, as our mission suggests, reflects the healing mission of Jesus,” he said. “The Mass for health-care
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professionals celebrates the sacred work of caring for the sick among us and calls upon God’s grace that we may be vessels of God’s loving, healing presence to all those we serve.” There are 24 Catholic-sponsored hospitals, nursing homes and assisted-living residences in the St. Cloud Diocese. The Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict founded St. Cloud Hospital in 1886 and St. Cloud School of Nursing in 1908. They also founded schools for X-ray technology, anesthesiology, laboratory technology, the St. Benedict’s Senior Community nursing home and developed a four-year registered nursing degree through the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s Uni-
versity. The tradition of a White Mass to honor health-care workers was reintroduced into the diocese last year. Nohner said about 70 health-care professionals attended last year’s Mass. “It was a wonderful event that many wanted to see continue and become a yearly event,” she said. “The White Mass is a time to invite all who are in the health-care profession to gather and be blessed for the healing work they are doing in our communities.” Annette Jesh, parish healthministries program coordinator for St. Cloud Hospital, said the St. Cloud Diocese has a Mass • back page
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St. Cloud diocesan consultant for health-care ethics, the Rev. Tom Knoblach (right), greets Benedictine Sister Marlene Schwinghammer during the sign of peace at the 2015 Mass. A 2016 Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph.
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Woofstock grand total announced by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
photo courtesy of Tri-County Humane Society
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line, which takes only about three minutes. Revisit the Woofstock event by sharing photos and videos you might have on the humane society Facebook, as well as sharing them with family, friends and co-workers. Photos can be emailed to events@tricountyhumanesociety.org. To take the survey, go to www.tricountyhumanesociety.org. On that website, visitors will find many ways to help the animals at the shelter, either through monetary donations, the gifting of needed supplies, being part of a foster program or volunteering in a number of capacities.
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The grand total raised by the Tri-County Humane Society’s Woofstock is $48,266 as of Sept. 23, which is $14,244 short of the $62,500 goal. That’s an update of about $4,000 from what was announced three days after the event. However, despite falling short of the goal, organizers are still pleased with the results. The annual Woofstock 5k fundraiser took place Sept. 11 at St. Cloud’s Wilson Park, with 575 people attending/participating, and 215 pets (mostly dogs) walking to raise pledges for the animals at the local hu-
mane society. A statement on the humane society’s website says this: “We had a beautiful day, so many fun activities and a very successful walk. Sadly, we did not reach our goal, and we didn’t surpass our totals from 2015, but we still raised a lot of money for the animals and had a lot of fun.” Planning for the annual Woofstock, one of the society’s major annual fundraisers, begins early every year. Its planners are recommending people start preparing now for next year’s Woofstock. They can do so in two ways: Complete the Woofstock Companion Walk survey on-
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Kramer, Nies, Raden to run unopposed in school board race The Sartell-St. Stephen School Board candidates, who are running unopposed, are as follows: Lesa Kramer, Jason Nies and Pam Raden. Three seats are open in the Nov. 8 election.
Lesa Kramer
Name (and family information, if you wish): Lesa Kramer, husband Dan, son Brandon Please give a brief biographical background: • Graduate of Rocori High School and St. Cloud State University. • Court operations analyst with the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Employed by court system for 29 years. • Sartell Resident for more than 20 years. • Member of St Francis Xavier Church • Served as Faith Formation assistant, St. Francis Xavier Church, for nine years • Served on Sartell Baseball Association Board • Served on Sartell-St. Stephen Community Education Committee • Served as member of the Sartell-St. Stephen Community Planning Initiative • Served on Sartell-St. Stephen School Board 2009-12 Pleases give highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: See above Why are you qualified to serve as a school-board member? I have always been passionate about education, and I’ve kept current with school-district matters since my previous term expired in 2012. I believe my previous service on the Sartell-St. Stephen School Board would serve me well as well as having served as a member of the Sartell-Stephen Community Planning Initiative. In which ways do you think the Sartell-St. Stephen School District could be improved? As with any organization, we should always be seeking improvement. The building projects that will be occurring during the next years will provide the district the opportunity to enhance in many areas. Is there too much pressure put upon students these days with the academic loads, testing, extracurricular activities, sports, volunteerism, lack of sleep and so forth? How could those pressures be lessened? Each student is different, which is why it’s important parents and students determine what level of activity is appropriate so as to not create undue pressure. Open communication between parents and students will assist with mak-
ing these decisions. Horrific examples of bullying continue to make local and national news. Have you closely examined the district’s policy about bullying? What would you change, if anything, in that policy? The Sartell-St. Stephen School District bullying policy was reviewed just this year. All board policies are reviewed on a regular basis to make sure they are compliant with current statutory language and any other changes that need to be made. The Minnesota School Board Association provides recommended language for certain school-board policies that can be used or modified by the board. Once a policy has been adopted, the school board then charges the superintendent to make sure the policy is followed. There have been partnerships between the school district and city government. Do you approve of such partnerships. If so, which kinds of projects in the future could be created via partnerships? The collaborative efforts between the Sartell-St. Stephen School District and the cities of Sartell and St. Stephen are important to not only the school district but also to the cities. Strong communities are built on strong school districts and strong school districts are surrounded by strong cities. We need to continue to work together on future projects to provide the best experience for all. What are the greatest strengths of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District? How can those strengths be maintained and made even stronger? The level of education provided to our students in our district is well known across the state. The passing of the referendum this year is a way we’ll be able to provide greater opportunities and excellent schools for our students. What are the weaknesses in the school district? How can they be eliminated or turned into strengths? One item that could be seen as both a strength but also a weakness is how quickly our district has grown and continues to grow. It’s a great problem to have when other districts are finding themselves shrinking, but with our growth also comes the difficulty of determining how much space will be needed in the future. We want to continue growing our district so we don’t want to see the problem go away, but purposeful planning will help reduce the impact of the continued growth. Sartell is well known for the excellence of its schools. To what do you attribute such
ongoing excellence and how can it be both maintained and made even better? The excellence can be summed up in two words – Sabre Pride! Our students and parents are proud of the education they receive from the Sartell-St. Stephen School District, and that pride inspires them to work harder. Sabre Pride is contagious, and it spills over into our communities and results in support for our student body. Name the one thing you would change about our schools if you could. If I could change one thing it would be we wouldn’t have to wait for construction to be
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Raden Nies. Age 45. Family: Married (23 years) to Kim Thyen Nies. Four children: MacKenzie – 2015 graduate of Sartell High School, Tristen – junior at Sartell High School, Mitiku – seventh-grader at Sartell Middle School and Genet – fifth-grader at Sartell Middle School. School • page 13
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St. Stephen Firefighters! Brady Olmscheid 7 years
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Four vie for two seats on Sartell city council Four Sartell residents will vie for two city council seats this November. They are the following: Mike Chisum, Ryan Fitzthum, Ryan Golombecki and Timothy Held. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Mike Chisum
Name: Mike Chisum. My wife JoAnn and I have been married for 23 years. Our oldest daughter is at St. Cloud State University and we have two kids who attend Sartell High School. Please give a brief biographical background: I was born in California, grew up overseas, and returned to the United States at 13. I graduated from high school in Miami and Florida Southern College in 1985. I came to Minnesota in 1987 for law school at Hamline University. I’m a prosecutor in Morrison County. JoAnn and I are avid football fans, enjoy doing genealogical research and soap-making. Give some highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: I have a bachelor’s degree in political science. In 1990, I graduated from law school. I’ve served the public as a public defender, police officer and prosecutor. I am a church leader and often volunteer at emergency shelters for the victims of domestic abuse. Why are you qualified to serve the City of Sartell? I’m qualified because of my unique combination of education, experience and common sense. My interest in local government began in 1982 when I volunteered to help a mayoral candidate. I understand the role and limitations of local government, the legislative process and the need to work with state and national leaders. I’m working to better understand the city budget and revenue streams. I have
the proven ability to listen to all points of view, negotiate, compromise, build consensus and find agreeable solutions. Many people feel they are not being heard and the council is unapproachable. They’re frustrated by the council’s decisions and the general atmosphere in Sartell City Hall. I want to work to change that dynamic. I will listen to our people and work hard to represent all of Sartell. What are the biggest challenges as Sartell continues to grow? And what are the greatest strengths and weaknesses related to that growth? Sartell’s growth has produced positive and negative effects. Our increase in population means more housing and more property-tax revenue. New businesses have provided jobs and tax revenue. The city benefits from more diversity. Sartell’s growth brings two substantial challenges. Population growth results in additional demands and strain on infrastructure, particularly the roads. There is more wear and tear on the streets, busier roads and congestion. Increasing development results in greater demands on other existing infrastructure. The council must wisely manage the demands of a changing city while prioritizing repair and maintenance on existing infrastructure. Public safety is a concern. Our excellent police department is under-staffed. That puts our officers and public at risk. We need to hire more officers and provide them with the squad cars, equipment and training they need. Our population growth and changing infrastructure compels us to examine the feasibility of establishing a full-time professional fire department. Our volunteers have done an excellent job, but our growth is moving us to a point where full-time professional firefighters are needed. Which programs and services, if any, would you trim
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or eliminate entirely if a severe budget crisis should happen? A severe budget crisis requires difficult decisions. Sartell needs to Chisum be as self-sufficient as possible and not overly dependent on state or federal funding. I’d start with easy cuts such as eliminating any money that goes to council members, non-essential “convenience” expenditures like cleaning services and classes/travel for city employees. More drastic cuts would include furloughing or laying off city employees, suspending or defunding privatepublic partnerships especially relating to entertainment or recreation, ending non-critical purchases including new parks and reducing routine green-space maintenance by putting that task in the hands of volunteer groups. I’d set priorities and suspend non-critical infrastructure improvements. I’d avoid cuts to public-safety budgets at all costs. If absolutely necessary, I’d find ways to generate income through local tax increases. There have been privatepublic partnerships, as well as school-district partnerships with the city. Do you favor those? If so, which other projects would you like to see created through such partnerships? I favor limited privatepublic partnerships. The new school construction will likely create new opportunities for partnerships. Sartell needs an aquatic center. I’d explore a private-public partnership to make that a reality. What other amenities, if any, should be added to the “Town Square” southern site in Sartell? Locating the Sartell Community Center on the “Town Square” property was
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a mistake. An aquatic center/ pool, a rentable kitchen, and soccer/lacrosse/youth football fields should also be a part of the current plan. Are you in favor of creating a full-service Great River Regional Library branch in Sartell. If so, when and where within the city should it be implemented? I don’t believe Sartell needs a full service GRRL-branch library. The traditional library is obsolete. Almost everyone has Internet access and access to everything usually available at a library. The Internet is a greater research resource than any library. We do need a place where kids can have a traditional library experience and where they could gather for reading days or story time. I’d propose a volunteer-based library in a donated space stocked with donated books. Special events could be planned and advertised as public-service announcements. What do you foresee as the best use of the former Verso paper-mill property? I’d develop the paper-mill site to resemble the Riverwalk in Stillwater, with small shops, cafés, green space and outdoor tables. I’d include a small Sartell History Museum and Paper-Mill Memorial. The train tracks are a concern, but safe solutions do exist. If you could wave a wand and change one thing about the City of Sartell, what would it be? I’d love to see an explosion of civic pride in Sartell. We have a great city, outstanding people and some of the best schools in Minnesota. We should be proud of our city and proud we call Sartell home. Do you think city taxes are too high, too low or just about right? Do you have any ways you might reduce taxes? Taxes are a necessary evil, and our current tax levels are necessary to sustain the city and provide the amenities and services our citizens want and need. Everyone wants lower taxes, but that requires budget cuts and less amenities and services. Before raising taxes, I’d examine the budget and see what we can do without. If we can cut expenses, then we can look at cutting taxes. We must examine our expenses and ensure we are getting the biggest “bang for our buck.” Feel free to add any other thoughts you have. I am not about “business as usual” or
Held
maintaining the status quo. It’s time for change and the first step is electing leaders who will honestly listen to the citizens. Your council members are your voice in city decisions. How can they be your voice if they aren’t accessible and willing to listen? Not everyone will understand or agree with every vote I cast, but I will explain my reasons and have an open dialogue. I build consensus and reach compromises every day. Compromise is not a dirty word. I want to bring those skills to city hall, and I need your vote on Nov. 8.
Ryan Fitzthum
Name: My name is Ryan Fitzthum, I am a proud father of two young daughters, Carly, 3; and Rory, 10 months. My wife Cindy and I were both born and raised in Sartell. Please give a brief biographical background: I am a proud graduate of Sartell High School. I grew up the youngest of three children. My father, Lynn, worked and coached within the Sartell School District. My mother, Rhonda, was an intensive-care nurse at the St. Cloud Hospital. Growing up, our family was very active in the school system, athletics and the Sartell community. Give some highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: I currently serve as the safety officer on the Sartell Fire Department (since 2008) and have been a member of the Sartell Planning Commission since 2013. I also volunteer with the United Way as a campaign cabinet member and was a past board member on the Mississippi Partners Commission. I am also a certified project manager, a Six Sigma Green Belt and a certified supply chain professional. My wife and I were recent recipients of the “Respect For Law Enforcement” award that was given out by the St. Cloud Optimist Club for our work we had done with the Sartell Police Department during the past few years. Why are you qualified to serve the City of Sartell? Why am I qualified to lead Sartell? I have lived in Sartell all of my life. I want to continue to raise my family here. I work and volunteer within the city and I enjoy the many great features Council • page 12
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Stamp from front page It costs $7.50. For an extra 75 cents, purchasers can receive the validation as well as receiving the pictorial stamp in the mail. The stamp, available for sale in March, will also be sold as a collectible. Revenue from sales of the pheasant stamps is used for work on pheasant management and habitat in Minnesota. Born near Leech Lake, Storm was raised surrounded by nature while hunting, often with his father. As a boy, he was naturally gifted with art talent, a talent that stood him in good stead while earning a degree in architecture from North Dakota State University in Fargo. He worked as an architect for a time in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, but he gradually took up his love of painting nature again and also rediscovered the outdoor world he loved so much while growing up. He decided to enter the Minnesota Duck Stamp contest in 1987 and, to
Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com his surprise, he placed second. That honor and the admiration it engendered by so many people convinced Storm to spend more time painting. He continued to enter stamp contests and won the Indiana Pheasant Stamp competition in 1991. In 1999, he decided to give up his career in architecture and devote himself full time to his wildlife painting. Storm’s art works are valued by collectors far and wide for their meticulous attention to detail, their life-like reality, their gorgeous colors, the play of light and dynamic compositions. His passion for nature and the great outdoors pervades all of his works. He also paints by commission and travels far afield to soak up the sights of animals in the wild. Besides winning so many wildlife and waterfowl stamp contests, Storm’s paintings have been honored by museums, art shows, collectors and organizations like Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. To see more of Storm’s art, go to his website at www. StormWildlifeArt.com.
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At left: This painting of two pheasants by Sartell artist Scot Storm will grace the 2017 Minnesota Pheasant Habitat Stamp. photo from Scot Storm website
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Council from page 10 and amenities Sartell has to offer. This is my way of giving back and serving Sartell so it continues to prosper and be a place where one can live, work and play. What are the biggest challenges as Sartell continues to grow? And what are the greatest strengths and weaknesses related to that growth? The biggest challenge to Sartell as it continues to grow is capacity. We want to continue to offer the small-town feel, but we now have more than 16,000 residents. We will need to get better at obtaining feedback from all residents as to what amenities and services best accommodate our changing demographics. We must focus on serving our community the best we can with the resources we have, and that also includes our infrastructure improvements and public safety. Which programs and services, if any, would you trim or eliminate entirely if a severe budget crisis should happen? If we happened to have a severe budget crisis in Sartell, all options would need to be on the table. At this time, I cannot say a specific program or service that would need to be eliminated. However, I can stress we would need to make it a community-wide effort as we go through the problemsolving process. I also feel it would be irresponsible if we could sit here today and identify a particular area or program to immediately cut. If this were the case, then why fund this type of program to begin with? Our city should not wait until a budget crisis develops before evaluating our programs and services. There have been privatepublic partnerships, as well as school-district partnerships with the city. Do you favor those? If so, which other projects would you like to see created through such partnerships? I believe private and public partnerships will be the driving force behind prosperous cities in the future. Innovation and creativity are driven by the private sector. As a local unit of government, we need to find ways of supporting this and fostering partnerships throughout the community.
What other amenities, if any, should be added to the “Town Square” southern site in Sartell? The “Town Square” site has a unique opportunity in which there is a large amount of things that are not planned yet. Citizens of Sartell can have a voice in some of this planning, and I encourage everyone to give their input. I personally would like to see places where families can enjoy live music outside or recreational activities. I also would like to see more local restaurants and unique shops to the area, as well as businesses and living spaces. This has a potential to give Sartell a central place where people can live, work and play in a beautiful area. Are you in favor of creating a full-service Great River Regional Library branch in Sartell. If so, when and where within the city should it be implemented? The library has been quite a point of controversy in Sartell during the past few years. Like it or hate it, at this point, some significant decisions have already been made. I believe in a democratic process and letting all citizens have their voices heard and support the respectful dialogue about the issues. With that said, once a democratic decision is made, we as a community need to support this decision and work to make the outcome the best it can be for our community. At this time, I feel we need to come together as a city and unite in a moveforward strategy. What do you foresee as the best use of the former Verso paper-mill property? As a member of the Sartell Fire Department, I was on-site the days and weeks after this property changed our city forever. As current member of the Sartell I2 Properties Task Force, we are conducting a study that will help determine the best use of this property in the future. When I think about this site, many things come to mind, including mass-transit connecting people via the railway, boats being able to dock north of the dam and restaurants being able to offer spectacular views of the Mississippi River. If you could wave a wand and change one thing about the City of Sartell, what would it be? That more citizens get engaged! I hear a lot of great advice and viewpoints from community members. However,
I seldom see them get engaged. I, like many of our residents, live a busy life. However, I am committed to giving back to the great city in which I grew up in. My hope is when our children go off to college, they have an inner drive to return back here and raise a family as both my wife and I had. Do you think city taxes are too high, too low or just about right? Do you have any ways you might reduce taxes? Taxes are never a popular topic to discuss. However, I challenge you to think about WHY we have taxes and all of the things that are offered because of these. I feel the City of Sartell does a good job of keeping a balance between tax rates and the value of city services. I am confident better private-public partnerships will allow our city to prosper while keeping taxes low. Feel free to add any other thoughts you have: Please find more information about my candidacy and like our Facebook page at @VoteRyanFitzthum or email me at votefitzthum@gmail.com.
Ryan Golombecki Sr.
Family: “Best friend and better half” Cait Riordan, and children Madalynn, 15, and Ryan Jr., 14. (Riordan has a 6-yearold, Nate.) Please give a brief biographical background: I grew up in St. Cloud, and have lived in Sartell for three years now. This community has been great to us! Fantastic neighbors and neighborhood. Highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: I work for Vannguard Utility Locating. I locate underground utilities, gas and power. I graduated from Apollo High School in 1996 with honors. I also received the Presidential Service Award for volunteering. I am a crew member of “Freedom Flight.” What we do is fly the POW and MIA balloons to keep all of us aware of our soldiers who were prisoners of war and those who never came home from the battle fronts. Why are you qualified to serve the City of Sartell? I do not believe I am more qualified than any of the other candidates. I think it’s about time we get back to our city leaders representing the community. It’s not my ideas that
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matter; it’s what the community tells me they want. What are the biggest challenges as Sartell continues to grow? And what are the greatest strengths and weaknesses related to that growth? Sartell has grown leaps and bounds in the last few years. I think our infrastructure is our biggest challenge. The projects going on now, I believe, should have been done years ago. Our greatest strength is our police and public safety officials. No question about it. During this time of tremendous growth, our police and fire have done a fantastic job. I want that to continue to be our top priority – keep them funded. Which programs and services, if any, would you trim or eliminate entirely if a severe budget crisis should happen? (Not answered.) There have been privatepublic partnerships, as well as school-district partnerships with the city. Do you favor those? If so, which other projects would you like to see created through such partnerships? Public-private partnerships are essential. I think the city could partner with a concrete company like Knife River to create a skate park for our youth. Another project could have high school kids help maintain our parks – grass cutting, picking up garbage, weeding and more. That would be a great way to save money and give our youth the opportunity to serve the community. We could also partner with a plumbing company to help create a splash pad for the little ones in our city. What other amenities, if any, should be added to the “Town Square” southern site in Sartell? I don’t think we should focus on the Town Square site as much as the core of our city. Are you in favor of creating a full-service Great River Regional Library branch in Sartell. If so, when and where within the city should it be implemented? I have no interest at all in building our own library. The St. Cloud one is just a few minutes away and has everything we could want. What do you foresee as the best use of the former Verso paper mill property? The Verso site should be turned into an industrial park. Sartell could use higher paying jobs. Create tax incentives to businesses so it makes more sense for the relocation or creation of new business. If you could wave a wand and change one thing about the City of Sartell, what would it be? My wand-waving would create high-paying jobs. Use the Verso site and other areas to bring businesses here.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 Do you think city taxes are too high, too low or just about right? Do you have any ways you might reduce taxes? Again, if you make our area more business-friendly, you create more of a tax base and reduce the burden on residents. Feel free to add any other thoughts you have. Other ideas I have: I see no reason why we cannot have more agriculture in our city. We are all encouraged to be self-sustaining. We should be able to raise chickens for eggs and butcher, bee hives for local honey, and if you want a goat for milk, why not? Now of course, there would be a limit on how many goats or chickens. I also believe some fees the city charges should be eliminated or reduced. If you want to put up a fence, the city charges $40. What does the $40 get you? A piece of paper. If a business owner wants to put up a temporary sign, the city charges them. That hurts them. No need for that. I believe I would make a great city council person. It is not my ideas, it is our communities’ ideas.
Tim Held
Name (and family information, if you wish): My name is Tim Held and I have a lovely wife Leah and three beautiful children: Thomas, 9; Ryan, 7; and Sophie, 5. Please give a brief biographical background: I have lived in the beautiful city of Sartell for my entire 46 years of life. I grew up with five other siblings (four brothers, one sister). Give some highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: I am a proud Sartell Sabre graduate and attended St Cloud Technical College and St Cloud State University studying business management. I grew up working at our family business, Gopher Bargain Center, gaining a lifetime of experience with customer service, transportation and management. I moved on in early 2000 and purchased my first business in advertising and two in construction. During that time, I focused on building the revenue of the business and selling them. I became a Reserve Police Officer for the Sartell Police Department in 1998 and continued that adventure for 10 years before working full-time for the Sartell Public Works Deptartment. I am now a proud stay-at-home dad to our three children. I have also served on the board of directors at Anna Marie’s Alliance. Why are you qualified to serve the City of Sartell? I feel my experience with the Police and Public Works departments has given me an excellent insider’s view of how the different
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departments of the city function. For my 46 years I have watched Sartell grow from a few thousand residents and dirt roads to the beautiful town it is today and understand what it takes to continue the path. What are the biggest challenges as Sartell continues to grow? And what are the greatest strengths and weaknesses related to that growth? Growing pains are always a concern as a community grows. The leadership of the city needs to ensure the public is always provided the safety, security and many other city services they rely on. The benefit to our community as it grows is being able to expand its services and watching the diversity that
comes with it. Which programs and services, if any, would you trim or eliminate entirely if a severe budget crisis should happen? I feel as though all city services are very important to our community and should a severe budget crisis happen, the leadership of the city would have to explore what scenario would be best for the citizens. There have been privatepublic partnerships, as well as school-district partnerships with the city. Do you favor those? If so, which other projects would you like to see created through such partnerships? I do favor public-private partnerships. These partnerships are key to a thriving
community’s success. I would love to see the numerous sports programs partner up more with the city and school district to ensure our parks and facilities are being used to their potential. What other amenities, if any, should be added to the “Town Square” southern site in Sartell? I would like to see a diversified shopping area expanded in the Town Square southern site and continue to support other amenities the residents deem important. Are you in favor of creating a full-service Great River Regional Library branch in Sartell. If so, when and where within the city should it be implemented? I am in favor
of creating a full service Great River Regional Library branch in Sartell and look forward to working with them and our residents to determine the location that best benefits ALL of the residents in Sartell. What do you foresee as the best use of the former Verso paper-mill property? I have envisioned a mixed use of warehousing and office complexes on the old Verso site. However I would support other ideas and suggestions. It would be important to hear what the citizens and the developers have to say on the matter. If you could wave a wand and change one thing about the City of Sartell, what would it be? I would not change any-
thing at this point.I feel as though the city government of Sartell has done the very best with what they have had up to this point. Do you think city taxes are too high, too low or just about right? Do you have any ways you might reduce taxes? I think the taxes in Sartell are just about right. Our leaders have done an amazing job keeping our taxes in check, all while losing a tremendous amount of Local Government Aid and facing a downward trend in new residential building. Now that we are seeing the trend climb back we have to continue to attract new building in our city.
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How could those pressures be lessened? Our student body has done an exceptional job managing the pressures they are faced with on a daily basis. I would love to see our school district continue to support the existing resources and add new resources to help students manage and meet these expectations and pressures. Horrific examples of bullying continue to make local and national news. Have you closely examined the district’s policy about bullying? What would you change, if anything, in that policy? Yes, I have examined our policy on bullying. We are constantly reviewing all of our policies. I believe we have a strong policy in place with regards to bullying. There have been partnerships between the school district and city government. Do you approve of such partnerships? If so, which kinds of projects in the future could be created via partnerships? Yes, I believe partnerships between the school and the city are very important. We are currently working closely with them to ensure the infrastructure (roads, biking/walking trails) will be in place to support the new high school when it opens. What are the greatest
strengths of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District? How can those strengths be maintained and made even stronger? Our administrators and teachers are the greatest asset of our district. We have an exceptional group of teachers in this district who go above and beyond their responsibilities to educate the students. They dedicate hours and resources outside of their job descriptions to assure academic success for all. It’s not uncommon to receive emails from our children’s teachers in the early hours of the morning, in the evening and even on the weekends regarding classroom updates. They arrive in classrooms early or stay late, on their own personal time, to assist kids with homework. We need to continue to support our teachers with manageable class sizes, the tools to enhance the education of all students including enhanced technology and all the resources to do their jobs effectively with the most positive outcome for all students. What are the weaknesses in the school district? How can they be eliminated or turned into strengths? Again I believe our current lack of space is our biggest issue and with the newly passed referendum we will be able to address
this issue. Sartell is well known for the excellence of its schools. To what do you attribute such ongoing excellence and how can it be both maintained and made even better? Great parents, great teachers and administrators, and great community support all contribute to excellence in our district. As long as we remember all of the decisions we make need to be in the best interest of the students, we will continue our tradition of excellence. Name the one thing you would change about our schools if you could. I’m not sure there is anything I would change right now. This is an exciting time for our school district. We are hard at work designing a new high school and transforming our other buildings so they can support 21st century learning.
Please give a brief biographical background: I am 52 years old. I grew up in the Pierz area, moved to this area in 1988, married in 1990, and bought our current business in 1995. Elected to the board in 2012. Please give highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: Education History: Graduated from Healy High School in Pierz, 1982; graduated from Bemidji Sate University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration emphasizing marketing and a minor in computer science, 1986 Work History: I have owned a small business, The Johnson Group Marketing Inc., a full-service advertising agency, employing between 10 and 15 people for more than 20 years with my husband, Scott. My professional expertise is in marketing, account relations and public relations. I have many years of leadership experience through my business and volunteering on boards, committees, and elementary and junior-high coaching. Community Leadership Experience: CentraCare Foundation Board Member – 2015
from page 7 Please give a brief biographical background: A resident of Sartell for more than 29 years, an alumnus of Sartell High School, a parent to one graduate and three children at two different schools in our district. I have a vested interest in maintaining the high standard and reputation that has been established in our great district. Please give highlights of your education, jobs you’ve held, memberships, honors received, special skills and knowledge: Graduated from Sartell High School, 1989; graduated from St. Cloud State with a bachelor’s degree in economics, 2000; Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), 2007. For the past 13 years I have worked at Consolidated Communications (formerly Enventis). I am currently a senior pre-sales engineer for Unified Communications. My work consists of providing primary pre-sales technical support and direction to sales professionals and support staff. Why are you qualified to serve as a school-board member? I have served on the school board for the past four years and on our Finance, Operations and Technology committees. In which ways do you think the Sartell-St. Stephen School District could be improved? Currently we are struggling with space in most of our buildings. We are lucky to have such a great staff who is able to come up with some very creative ways to use every square foot of our buildings. We are thankful the voters in our district understood our current space issues and so graciously passed our school referendum. Is there too much pressure put upon students these days with the academic loads, testing, extracurricular activities, sports, volunteerism, lack of sleep and so forth?
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Name (and family information, if you wish): Pamela A. Raden. Married 25 years to Scott Raden. Children: 2. Tianna (19) 2015 graduate of Sartell High School and now a sophomore at Gustavus Adolphus College, majoring in elementary education. Thomas (16) is a junior at Sartell High School.
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Dayton proclaims Oct. 22 to be ‘Jacob Wetterling Day’ by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Gov. Mark Dayton, who attended the Jacob Wetterling Memorial Service on Sept. 25, stated in an official state proclamation that Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, will be “Jacob Wetterling Day.”
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On that day, there will be a “Running Home for Jacob” race at the Jacob We t t e r l i n g R e s o u r c e Dayton Center in St.
Paul. Oct. 22, 1989, was the date Jacob was kidnapped near his hometown of St. Joseph, and sexually assaulted and fatally shot by Danny Heinrich of Annandale. The 52-year-old confessed to killing Wetterling after previously leading investigators to his remains at
a Paynesville farm, part of a Sept. 6 guilty plea to a federal child pornography charge. In his proclamation, Dayton mentioned how the Wetterling abduction profoundly affected the lives of Minnesotans and that Jerry and Patty Wetterling, Jacob’s parents, dedicated their lives to the advocacy for
children’s safety. They helped create the Jacob Wetterling Act of 1994 and the start of a state registry to help keep children safe. Dayton urged all in Minnesota to commit their lives to fairness, kindness and compassion – all qualities Jacob and his family always held dear.
leader – 2010; Forum of Executive Women Board of Directors 2003-05; St. Francis Xavier Elementary School – Marketing Committee 2003–08/2010; Volleyball coach for girls grades 4-8 during the past 15 years; Wheels, Wings and Water Festival Board member/marketing director 1990-2000; St. Cloud School of Business instructor, sales and marketing 1990-94; Junior Achievement instructor for six years, 2005-11; and Volunteer at School – field trips and homeroom parent. Why are you qualified to
serve as a school-board member? I have served for the past four years. I understand the role of the school board. We look at the big picture for our district. We are policy makers, responsible for our district’s financial health, and we hire and review the performance of our superintendent. Owning a business for more than 20 years has given me a great foundation for skills needed to be on the board, skilled at process of making decisions, human resource experience and fiscal responsibility. In which ways do you think the Sartell-St. Stephen School District could be improved? With more space. We are simply lacking the space we need to dive deeper into “Active Learning.” Is there too much pressure put upon students these days with the academic loads, testing, extracurricular activities, sports, volunteerism, lack of sleep and so forth? How could those pressures be lessened? I think life overall, in this day and age, is filled with too many pressures. In a school-district setting, parents and government drive a lot of
those expectations. Horrific examples of bullying continue to make local and national headlines. Have you closely examined the district’s policy about bullying? What would you change, if anything, in that policy? I feel we have a strong anti-bullying policy. There have been partnerships between the school district and city government. Do you approve of such partnerships. If so, which kinds of projects in the future could be created via partnerships? I am a strong advocate of partnerships and strong communications between each of these entities. Partnerships help a community thrive together. For instance, we are working closely with the city to make sure the roads will be adequate to accommodate the increased flow of traffic and the additional usage when our new high school opens. What are the greatest strengths of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District? How can those strengths be maintained and made even stronger? Our greatest strengths are our amazing parent and
community support and our district staff. Our continued support of our shared vision for the district will be critical to maintaining our levels of success. What are the weaknesses in the school district? How can they be eliminated or turned into strengths? Space is our weakness, and our community understood that and supported us in building and remodeling our district space. Sartell is well known for the excellence of its schools. To what do you attribute such ongoing excellence and how can it be both maintained and made even better? I attribute our ongoing excellence to our teachers, our parents and our district leadership. We will continue to be excellent as long as we continue to keep learning the focus of our decisions. Name the one thing you would change about our schools if you could. MORE TIME! For our staff to receive on-going training about current learning trends, teaching methods and collaboration time.
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MPCA from front page not suitable for landfill operations. Other problems remain, according to the MPCA document. The landfill covers 13 acres at the former paper-mill site. Two acres of it now have a permanent cover over them,
but the rest of the landfill is covered only by a foot or so of dirt. The MPCA document states the landfill is still causing millions of gallons of leachate that go into the wastewater system and gets treated at the St. Cloud Water Treatment Plant. MPCA said it is willing to work with AIM to close the landfill and to install a permanent cover of the landfill to make it environmentally safe
and secure. The decision not to reissue the landfill permit by the MPCA won’t become final until after Oct. 27 in order to allow for a public comment period that began Sept. 28. Comments can be sent to Julie Henderson, Industrial Division, MPCA, 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minn. 55155. Henderson’s email is julie.henderson@state.mn.us.
Community Calendar Is your event listed? Send your information to: Newsleader Calendar, P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374; fax it to 320-363-4195; or, e-mail it to news@thenewsleaders.com. Friday, Oct. 7 Brat Sale, sponsored by the St. Joseph Lions, 9:30-5 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, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. Pianist Aleck Karis Master Class, noon, Ruth Gant Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, St. Cloud State University. Saturday, Oct. 8 Central Minnesota Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1480 10th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids. 320-251-2498. Brat Sale, sponsored by the St. Joseph Lions, 9:30-4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. Central Minnesota Chapter of the Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, 12:30 p.m., American Legion, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park. Saturday, Oct. 9 St. Stephen Breakfast with Firefighters, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Church of St. Stephen Parish Hall. Rice Firehall Open House, 1-4 p.m., Rice Fire Station, 200 Main St. E.
Monday, Oct. 10 Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., parking lot of Hardware Hank, Seventh St. N., Sartell. marketmonday. org. Sartell City Council, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. 320-253-2171. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Sartell Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., Waters Church, 1227 Pinecone Road. 320-258.6061. info@sartellchamber.com. Poor Clare Tea Benefit, 2-6 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, 219 Second St. N, Sartell. Holistic Moms Network, 7-8:30 p.m., Good Earth Co-op, 2010 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. 320-252-2489. Restoring the Ojibwe Language, a Historial Film Series, 7-8 p.m., Charles Lindbergh Historic Site, Little Falls. www.mnhs.org/ calendar. Wednesday, Oct. 12 St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. stjosephchamber.com. Thursday, Oct. 13 Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 First St. NE, Sartell. Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms’ Club, 9-10:30 a.m., Celebration Lutheran Church, 1500 Pinecone Road
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N., Sartell. Family Farmers’ Market, 2-6 p.m., River East parking lot, CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. 320-252-2422. Sartell Firehall Open House, 4:30-7 p.m., Sartell Fire Station, 220 Fourth Ave. S. St. Cloud Area Mothers of Multiples, 7 p.m., VFW Granite Post 428, 9 18th Ave. N., St. Cloud. Book Signing by Kathryn Aalto, author of The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh, sponsored by St. John’s Outdoor University, 7 p.m., Pellegrene Auditorium, St. John’s University, Collegeville. csbsju.edu/ outdooru. Friday, Oct. 14 Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. St. Joseph Firehall Open House, 4-7 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Saturday, Oct. 15 St. Stephen Firehall Open House, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Stephen Fire and Rescue Station, 2 Sixth Ave SE. Harvest of Joy Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Abounding Joy Lutheran Church, 6000 CR 120, St. Cloud. Sauk Rapids Firehall Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sauk Rapids Fire Station, 408 N. Benton Drive. Community Meal, 11:30 a.m.12:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S., Sartell. at:www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515-972-4554(MCN) HEALTH & MEDICAL Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-6042613 (MCN) LIVING WITH KNEE OR BACK PAIN? Medicare recipients may qualify to receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost. Call now! 844-668-4578 (MCN) Stop OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! SAVE! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy,compare prices and get $25.00 OFF your first prescription! CALL 1-800-263-4059 Promo Code CDC201625 (MCN) Viagra!! 52 Pills for Only $99.00!Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years. Insured and Guaranteed Delivery. Call today 1-888-403-7751 (MCN) IF YOU HAD AN IVC FILTER PLACED FOR BLOOD CLOTTING AND HAD COMPLICATIONS, between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727. (MCN) MISCELLANEOUS ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-
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CITY OF SARTELL Ordinance No. 16-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 SECTION 7A-3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE I1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONAL USES The following official summary of the ordinance referred to has been approved by the City Council as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the amendments.
through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Title 10 Chapter 7 Section 7A-3
/s/ Sarah Jane Nicoll Mayor
This document hereby is made a part of this ordinance and is attached hereto.
Conditional-Use Permits
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The ordinance is amended to allow indoor fitness facilities, including gyms and health clubs within a Light Industrial District as a conditional use. A printed copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the office of the city clerk any Monday
/s/ Mary Degiovanni City Administrator SEAL Publish: Oct. 7, 2016
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Mass from page 5 rich history of providing health care. “When we gather together, we have an opportunity to renew our dedication as members of the health-care community and how each of us responds to providing holistic health – that is the process where there is harmony and balance among
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the dimensions of our lives and those we care for – body, mind, spirit and relationships,” Jesh said. The event is sponsored by the Diocese of St. Cloud, Sisters of St. Benedict, St. Benedict Senior Community of CentraCare Health in partnership with CSB/SJU and St. Cloud Hospital. A reception will be held after the Mass in the Sacred Heart gathering space. photo by Dianne Towalski
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Bishop Donald Kettler (right) prays a blessing for health-care workers after the 2015 Mass held at the Sacred Heart Chapel at the St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph. A 2016 Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Chapel.