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Gas prices drop, wallets gain Residents urge council:
Build community center
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by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Area singers to entertain at Celebration Lutheran Church
Get in the holiday spirit with the Sartell Senior Connection as the St. Cloud Area Fun Singers entertain with their traditional holiday songs and whimsical, humorous stories at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Celebration Lutheran Church. Bring a friend.
Annual Christmas sale held at Immaculate Conception
The annual Christmas cookie, candy and gift sale will be held from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and from 9-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Immaculate Conception Church, 145 2nd Ave. NE in Rice. They provide the container, and you fill it with an assortment of cookies and candies for purchase. Handmade and specialty gifts are also for sale by local vendors. Contact the parish office at 320-393-2725 for more information.
Candle-lighting ceremony to be held Dec. 14
Parents, siblings, and grandparents of children who have died are invited to attend a candlelighting ceremony from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 4th Ave. N. in Sauk Rapids. Loved ones may bring a single framed photo of their child for display if they wish. Candle lighting will begin at 7 p.m., traveling through each time zone, illuminating the globe in a 24-hour wave of light. For more information, call 320255-1135.
Cookie Walk set Dec. 6 at First United Methodist
A Cookie Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S., Sartell. Cookies are homemade. Public welcome.
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Everyone is invited to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony and wreath placement at 11 a.m. sharp, Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Minnesota State Veterans’ Cemetery in Little Falls. The latest census report from the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery indicates WreathsForTheFallen.org will deliver and place several hundred more wreaths this year than last December. For more information visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Dec. 5 Criers.
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Gas prices are dropping in recent weeks, and Mark Stumvoll of Sartell enjoyed watching his cost at the gas pump rise slower than normal Wednesday morning. Stumvoll said while he knows lower gas prices might not be best for the economy, he feels like he now has a little more money to spend heading into the Christmas season. He also said he’s been more comfortable doing improvements around the house with the drop in gas prices. Stumvoll was able to fill his tank for a comfortable $26.
It’s long overdue that plans move ahead so construction can begin on a Sartell Community Center, according to two residents who spoke at the Nov. 24 Sartell City Council meeting. In separate turns at the microphone during Open Forum time, Maggie Kramer and Peter Olson told the council a community center would be a huge plus for the city. Open Forum is the time before each council meeting when anyone can have five minutes to express any concerns. Kramer Kramer told the council she moved to Sartell
in the summer of 2012, despite the city not having several amenities on her “Must Have” wish list, such as: no hospital, no college and no access to the Northstar passenger rail line. Now, she has one more item on her “Must Have” list – a Sartell Community Center. One day, a neighbor told her about a Trivia Night hosted by the Sartell Senior Connection. Since she and her husband are big Jeopardy fans, they decided to join the fun. Twenty-three people met for Trivia Night in what Kramer described to the council as a “too-small room” in the School District Service Center. Now an active member of the Center • page 5
Council nixes year-long once-a-month meetings by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
A motion to hold Sartell City Council meetings just once a month year-round was defeated 4-1 at the last council
meeting. Council member Steve Hennes voted in favor of the motion. For the past couple of years, the council decided to meet only once a month, on the
first Mondays of June, July, August and December, leaving an option open to call a second monthly meeting if needed. Some recent council meetings have lasted less than 30
minutes because there were no pressing, controversial items on the agenda or because council members readily agreed on the business that had to be done. Meetings • page 5
No-naansense bakery opens in St. Joseph
by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
“The day is reaching a crescendo,” Tahir Sandhu said as his oven timer went off once more. “We had our first phone order today.” Sandhu and his wife, Gwen Williams, had been at their bakery, located at the rear of the Minnesota Street Market in downtown St. Joseph, since about nine in the morning. It was now 5:30 p.m., and both bakers were talking and working at the same time. “We want to bake fresh bread, we want to sell fresh bread, we want to minimize our waste,” Sandhu spoke over the sound of the oven fan. Williams and Sandhu opened their bakery, the Artisan Naan Bakery, only three weeks ago. Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flat-bread, originally from South Asia. The pair currently live in St. Cloud, but only moved to central
Minnesota in the summer of 2013. “We’ve never owned a bakery until now,” Williams said in a Newsleader interview, “but, we have life experiences that will serve us well.” Williams and Sandhu had both previously been librarians and college professors. Williams is originally from Coon Rapids, Minn., while Sandhu is originally from Pakistan. They met at a university in Illinois, and married 20 years ago. Baking it up as they go They moved back to Minnesota to be close to Williams’ mother, but chose to come to central Minnesota because they love smaller cities and towns. Once in the area, they began baking. “Tahir is an excellent cook... [and] I’ve always really really loved to bake,” Williams said. Sandhu added that, “Gwen has got those baking genes in her!” photo by Logan Gruber In the summer of 2014, they A customer ordered some No-nonsense Naan, and began to bake and sell naan at Sandhu can be seen here stamping it before placing it Naan • page 4 in the oven.
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The Sartell Squirt C Blue Team is off to a great season with a 4-0-1 record. They won against Sauk Rapids 10-4 on Nov. 16; against Litchfield 7-3 on and against Willmar 14-0, both on Nov. 22. They tied Buffalo 3-3 on Nov. 23 and beat St. Cloud 13-2 on Nov. 29. They are currently leading their division for the season. Team members include the following: (front row, left to right) Zachary Kantor, Noah Hacker, Bennett Crane and Patrick Crane; (back row) Andrew Ritter, Baylor Stebbins, Sam Lemieur, Blake Legatt, Dylan Chrast and Trey Hilger. Missing on the photo are Bailey and Aidan Woods. The team is coached by Matt Chrast, Troy Stebbins and Ryan Hacker.
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Cecelia Jorud, a Sartell native, has been promoted to personal banking officer at Bell State Bank and Trust, located Jorud at 3100 13th Ave. S in Fargo. In her new position, Jorud will open deposit accounts, help customers with consumer-lending transactions, and pursue new-business relationships. Jorud attends North Dakota State University and has been at Bell State Bank and Trust for twoand-a-half years. She currently lives in Fargo.
T a y lor Daniels, daughter of Ellen and Mark Daniels, Sartell, was recently accepted at the University of Daniels MinnesotaTwin Cities. Daniels is a 2013 graduate of Sartell High School.
Sartell High School was among 10 area schools who received more than $10,000 from the Central Minnesota Builders’ Association to enhance its building technology classes. Nick Phillips, the technology trades instructor at Sartell High School, submitted the grant request. The Tech Ed Department plans to purchase new drills for its construction class, which builds a storage shed every year as part of their class. The class teaches framing, siding, flooring, roof-truss calculations, roofing and material-cost estimation. The Tools for Schools, an educational project developed in 2004 by the
CMBA, helps fund projects such as update/purchase tools, tours and building projects. Through involvement with schools and educators, CMBA hopes to promote the benefits of working in the building industry as a career destination and understanding about the wide variety of jobs associated with building and selling a home, skill levels required, wages and benefits offered, and career paths available. The ultimate goal is to help address the building industry’s labor shortages. CMBA has contributed more than $52,000 to area high schools during the course of 11 years.
Luke Payne of Sartell, Minn., has been accepted for admission for the 2015-16 academic year at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He has been awarded the president’s scholarship.
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Nov. 19 1:15 p.m. Theft. Walmart. An adult male was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The male admitted to the theft. He was issued a citation and released. Nov. 20 3:09 p.m. Motor assist. 7th Street N. An adult female reported she locked her keys in her vehicle with two small infants inside. An officer arrived and was able to unlock the vehicle. 4:06 p.m. Stalled vehicle. Pinecone Road. A vehicle was stalled in a traffic lane. An officer contacted a tow company and provided traffic control until the vehicle was removed. Nov. 21 5:27 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 120. After checking a vehicle’s registration, it was found the driver had a revoked license. The female stated she was aware of her status. She was issued a citation and released to a valid driver.
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LEgal notICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 12, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Patrick D Hamilton and Roxanne T Hamilton, husband and wife as joint tenants. MORTGAGEE: First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded Aug. 30, 2004 Stearns County Recorder, Document No. 1124843. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association. Dated Feb. 19, 2014 Recorded March 21, 2014, as Document No. A1418276. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 416 Riverside Ave. S., Sartell, MN 56377 TAX PARCEL 92.56540.0000
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of Government Lot 1, Section 27, Township 125, Range 28 West, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the intersection of the Easterly right-of-way line of State Aid Road No. 1 with the South line of said Government Lot 1; thence North 21 degrees 23 minutes West 437.7 feet to the point of beginning of the tract herein to be described; thence continuing North 21 degrees 23 minutes West along said Easterly right-of-way line of said State Aid Road No. 1 a distance of 100 feet; thence Norther 68 degrees 37 minutes East 326.3 feet to the shore line of the Mississippi River; thence Southerly along said shore line 100 feet, more or less, to a point on said shore line, said point being North 58 degrees 37 minutes East and distant 343.75 feet, more or less, from the point of beginning; thence South 68 degrees 37 minutes West 343.75 feet, more or less to the point of beginning and there terminating, all in Stearns County, Min-
nesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Stearns ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF $219,000.00
PRINCIPAL MORTGAGE:
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $229,232.50 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;
STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: Oct. 22, 2014 PNC Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300
PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
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DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Jan. 8, 2015 at 10 a.m.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Room S-136, St. Cloud, MN
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to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 8, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA
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Two vacancies open on commissions There are two vacancies on two Sartell city commissions – the planning commission and the economic-development commission. Lori Ellering of the planning commission has decided not to seek a second term. Pat Lynch of the economic-development commission was elected in November to the Sartell City
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Naan from front page farmers’ markets in the area, including Market Monday in Sartell, the St. Joseph Farmers’ Market and Central Minnesota Market, LLC in Sauk Rapids. They baked out of their home kitchen in St. Cloud. “Over the summer we developed over two dozen varieties [of naan],” Williams explained. At the farmers’ markets they met different people, who connected them to the Minnesota Street Market. And that’s how they ended up baking cup-naan for a reporter one evening. They still bring naan to the winter farmers’ markets in all three cities. The couple is very proud of their brick-and-mortar location though. “This was barren space, just drywall,” Sandhu said of their bakery space in the northeast corner of the Minnesota Street Market. When customers walk up to the window now, they’ll
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Blotter from page 2 11:20 p.m. Traffic stop. CR 120. A vehicle was witnessed displaying an expired registration. The driver was found to have an active arrest warrant. The driver was placed under arrest without incident and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Nov. 22 5:47 p.m. Stalled vehicle. Highway 15. While on patrol, an officer lo-
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Above: Erin Stout (right) is happy with her purchase of a blueberry pie from Gwen Williams at the Artisan Naan Bakery in the back of the Minnesota Street Market. At right: A customer ordered some No-nonsense Naan, and Tahir Sandhu can be seen here forming it.
see stainless steel appliances and cooking surfaces, an iPad cash register, and smell fresh baked bread from across the building. “We’ve been thrilled with the improvement in quality,” she said, referring to the ingredients and equipment they now use. Sandhu gestured to the
oven behind him, where one rack contained their cupnaan, which is to naan what cupcakes are to cake. They created it to allow people to sample some of their goods. “It takes about four minutes to bake [a rack of naan],” Sandhu said. “If I have all the racks full, it takes about five Naan • page 8
cated a vehicle stalled on the roadway. The officer contacted a tow company and provided traffic control until it was removed.
placed under arrest without incident.
Nov. 23 8:18 p.m. Welfare check. Roberts Road. A report was made regarding kids yelling coming from a residence. Officers arrived and found young teenagers in the residence, who were playing. They agreed to keep the noise down. 8:53 p.m. DWI 2nd Street S. A vehicle was witnessed driving erratically on the roadway. The driver was unable to pass field sobriety testing. He was
Nov. 24 3:15 p.m. Open door. 5th Avenue S. A report was made regarding an open door found on a residence. Officers arrived and cleared the home. Nothing was found out of place or missing. 6:59 p.m. Neglect. CR 120. A report was made regarding small children left inside a vehicle. An officer arrived and found the driver had returned and the complainant did not see the older child in the vehicle. The vehicle was running and secured.
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Center from front page Senior Connection, she said she has learned first-hand the importance of having a community center, one that could include a senior center. It’s vital, she said, that seniors stay active physically and mentally, as well as socially engaged with other people. “It’s time to act,” she said, adding voters have twice expressed a strong desire for a community center, giving the city a citizen mandate to create one. Kramer said she has heard about obstacles to building a center, such as it requiring staffing and just where to build one, whether to buy land for it or build it on current city-owned land. All improvements require staffing, she said. “Don’t let that topic hinder building a community center,” she added. She challenged the council to make a decision and to act. An ongoing city topic is how to attract more businesses and expand the tax
base. Building a vibrant center, Kramer said, would be a strong incentive for businesses to put down roots in the city. She urged the council to make a decision “now” so in two years residents can enjoy a center. Olson Peter Olson, a retired band director from Walker, moved to Sartell in 1985. He recalls years ago, when the name “Sartell” came up, people would say, “Where is Sartell?” Since those days, Sartell is widely known, mainly because of the phenomenal growth of the city in the past two decades. Many friends of Olson’s throughout his life have lived where there are community centers. Such a place in Sartell, he said, would be a great way to support the arts, such as a community band, music lessons, the visual arts and a base for community activities. “A community center could put the finishing touches on a great community and give us additional visibility,” Olson said. “It’s something we all could enjoy.”
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Meetings from front page Reactions from council members ranged from a willingness to give it a try to strong opposition. Sarah Jane Nicoll said she would be comfortable with a decision to hold just one meeting a month if other council members want to do that. She noted how many meetings each month council members attend, other than council meetings. In just the previous few weeks, Nicoll had attended 10 meetings. Amy Braig-Lindstrom said she is against the proposal
because Sartell has so many projects planned and it will take more than one meeting per month to deal with those projects and related issues: the Verso property, new parks and trails, a community center and more. “I was elected to serve, and I don’t have a problem to show up to serve,” said BraigLindstrom. David Peterson said he was very hesitant about holding just one meeting per month, now with the city’s increases in growth and with the halfcent sales tax projects to be considered. Mayor Joe Perske said he was opposed to reducing the number of meetings last year, and one-a-month meetings
5 can become exhausting marathons when there is so much to decide, he added. Several council members said having two meetings a month is also good because it allows residents to voice concerns during Open Forum sessions right before each meeting. Hennes said he is in favor of once-a-month meetings because a second one can always be called if there is a need. Although the once-a-month meeting proposal was voted down, the current policy will stand – having only one monthly meeting in June, July, August and December unless a second meeting is necessary.
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Opinion
Our View Beware of Christmas scams What a shame during the Christmas holiday season, people inclined to be so generous and giving have to be on guard against scams. And what a shame some people use other people’s good will for their own nefarious, crooked purposes. Holiday shopping habits have become so “online” these days people spend about $96 billion annually on Internet purchases. And don’t think for a minute cybercrooks aren’t aware of this fact. To avoid being scammed, the following tips from Intel Security should be kept in mind: • If you have a smart phone, download applications from only official app stores and check other users’ reviews, as well as apps’ permission policies before downloading them. Scammers can get personal information if you download unofficial apps. • Beware of special deals and contests on the Internet, especially via Facebook and Twitter. Twitter ads and special discounts can use shortened web addresses, many of which can be malicious. It’s all too easy for people to be fooled, giving away financial information, phone numbers and home addresses. Try to stick with shopping sites you know and trust, and try to initiate such purchases yourself. • Stay clear of travel scams that feature exotic photos and rock-bottom prices that look too good to be true, because they are. Such sites are used by crooks to access personal information, including credit-card numbers. • Be on guard against spam and phishing pitches that offer big discounts on popular gifts. Do not respond to spam emails and do not click on links within them. •Watch out for Skype message scares that ask you a question, such as “LOL. Is it true this is a picture of you?!” If you click on it, a Trojan may download onto your hard drive and blast the dangerous link to all of your contacts. These scoundrels sometimes even demand money for you to regain access to your files. •Do not buy gift cards from third parties. Buy them from official retailers. • Fake charities abound in the holiday season, and crooks have become adept at making their pitches look just like the “real thing.” Some of these fake charities play upon your sentiments or patriotic feelings. It’s always best to initiate the contact with a charity to make sure the website is on the level. • Be leery of e-cards. Some of them can be malicious and will infect your computer with a virus if you click to download them. Never open one from someone you do not know. • Update or get a new security system for your computers. • The best advice is to beware of things that sound too good to be true, and do not click on any links sent by people you do not know. Another good tip is to stick with reputable businesses. Also, look for a “lock” symbol and “https” at the beginning of the web address (as opposed to just “http”). That way, you can tell if the site uses encryption data to protect your personal data. We hope in this Christmas season, the crooks get what they deserve: a lump of coal in their stockings.
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Will Ferguson case bring good outcomes? It’s practically an American tradition, a collective courtesy, not to question the decisions made by juries, to accept those decisions in good faith as part and parcel of the American justice system. However, how is it possible not to question the juries’ decisions in the O.J. Simpson trial or the Casey “Tot Mom” Anthony trial, to name just two of the most infamous? It’s not that those jurors were not good, well-meaning people, but something seems to have gone seriously awry in those trials. Was it how the evidence was presented? A strong defense? A weak prosecution? Whatever the cause, it’s still hard to believe Simpson and Anthony were not guilty of the criminal charges against them. That same skepticism is true of the grand-jury decision last week not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the young black man who died on a Ferguson, Mo. street after Wilson shot him multiple times. Unlike a trial jury, a grand jury is comprised of citizens who try to determine if there is probable cause to charge someone with criminal conduct based on evidence presented by a prosecutor and testimony from witnesses. If the grand jury agrees an indictment should be brought, the case can proceed to trial. The grand jury in Ferguson obviously must have believed officer Wilson shot Brown in the line of duty while in fear for his own life. Brown, the jury was told, scuffled and taunted the officer and tried to grab his gun. That was the version presented by Wilson to the jury, a version contradicted by testimony from some witnesses. But it’s very possible that’s exactly how the tragedy happened. However, what’s disturbing about this grand-jury proceeding is the prosecutor, Bob McCulloch, reportedly acted
Dennis Dalman Editor more like a defense attorney for Wilson than a prosecutor. Many a legal expert is claiming McCulloch helped Wilson filter to the jury members just what he wanted them to hear, his own side of the story, with no one seriously questioning his version of what happened. Well, at least that seems to be a widely held opinion among many who continue to comment on the case. Also disturbing are facts we learned just recently: that after the shooting, Wilson drove from the scene, that he washed his hands, he bagged his own gun for evidence; that the gun wasn’t tested for fingerprints; and that the initial questioning of him about the incident was not recorded. Such policepolicy irregularities were sure to raise questions and suspicions. The grand jury’s decision had been awaited with agonizing suspense by Brown’s parents and loved ones, by the people of Ferguson and by people throughout the country. When the decision was announced, is it any wonder so many people expressed disappointment, anger and outrage? That disappointment and even anger is understandable; the despicable rioting, arson and mayhem is not. Fortunately, the vast majority of people protesting the jury’s decision were and are law-abiding. Yes, it’s definitely possible the killing in Ferguson occurred just as Wilson said it did, that he was afraid for his life, that Brown attacked him. A contributing factor might even be the hostility that apparently exits between Ferguson’s po-
lice force (almost entirely white) and its residents (mostly black). Such tensions can instill fear and paranoia on both “sides,” including officers’ fears of being assaulted by residents during stops, and vice versa. This case practically begged for a criminal trial. Only through a trial could all of these doubts, questions and suspicions have been hashed out or put to rest in the process of meticulous presentation of evidence and rigorous cross-examination. A trial might even have been the best outcome for officer Wilson, who might well have been totally exonerated in such a trial, thereby putting an end to lingering doubts. If he was truly not guilty, vindication by a trial would have cleared the air and let him get on with his life without clouds of suspicion hanging over him. But as the case now stands, this grand-jury decision just adds yet another layer of cynicism and anger to the minds of those (mainly black Americans) who believe some law officers, in some cases, are allowed to “get away with murder.” We can only hope this controversial incident and its outcomes will have positive effects in cities and law-enforcement departments far and wide: the review and reform of police procedures, especially in regards to profiling; a renewed effort to strengthen respectful bonds between law enforcement and residents; a law against letting police departments do their own initial investigations in cases of this sort; and a requirement for all police and deputies to wear body cameras for the sake of themselves and those they serve. Why should we care about Ferguson? It’s because anything that causes people to lose faith in our justice system is a serious loss, and anything that helps bring more integrity and transparency to the justice system is a victory for all.
Ferguson got justice, but protesters seem only to seek revenge Justice for Michael Brown. No justice, no peace. Justice for Ferguson. These are just some of the signs that so-called protesters have been carrying this past week. This, mind you, is after the Grand Jury has made their finding that no indictment was coming down against the officer involved in the shooting of Brown. After interviewing at least 60 key witnesses and hearing hours and hours of testimony, that jury found no probable cause for any legal action against the officer. That is justice. In our country of law and order, justice is defined by a jury hearing testimony and making a finding based on that evidence or lack of it. Justice has been served. So, what’s the problem? Why, since the Grand Jury made their judgment, has it still been necessary for protesters to take to the streets and try to burn their city down? It would appear to some of the protesters, justice could only be defined as the prosecution of officer Wilson, regardless of his guilt or innocence. In reality this group of violent, socalled protesters doesn’t care whether the officer is guilty or innocent, they only want revenge. Never mind the evidence clearly shows Brown attacked the police officer right after he had violently robbed a merchant and walked down the middle of a busy street defying everyone. When approached by the officer, he showed contempt and disregard
Ron Scarbro Guest Writer for law and law enforcement. He even struck the officer multiple times causing the officer to fear for his life. That’s what we call “suicide by cop.” If you attack a police officer, rest assured it’s not going to end well for you. Why did they shoot him so many times? Why didn’t they fire a warning shot? These are some of the questions I’ve heard since the incident. The rules are simple. If you are in danger and you fear for your life, you shoot until the danger passes. This isn’t the movies. You don’t shoot to wound. You shoot until the danger passes, period. I have sympathy for the parents of Michael Brown. They have lost their son. But the truth of the matter is they lost their son long ago when they didn’t teach him right from wrong and respect for law and law enforcement. Just last week a 12-year-old kid was shot and killed by a police officer when he refused to put down what turned out to be a pellet gun that was altered to look like a semi-automatic pistol. Even as a 12-year-old, he defied law
enforcement. I have great sympathy for his parents also. But at the same time, I feel sorry for the officer who now must live with the fact he killed a kid, even though it was completely justified. So, these protesters want justice. So do I. When O. J. Simpson was found not guilty of murder by a jury several years ago, I was upset. I was angry. I believed then as I do now that he killed his exwife and her friend, but he was found not guilty. I did not go out and burn down any buildings. I did not march in the street. I do, however, continue to pray that every time he tries to close his eyes to sleep he sees the terror in their eyes that he caused and that his days are shortened by his knowledge of his own guilt. I believe he will someday face true judgment for his actions and he won’t have a slick lawyer defending him. Justice is not about getting what you want. Ferguson got justice. I hope the hate-mongers who created the riots in that city are proud of themselves. All of the violence and destruction is laid at their feet. Scarbro is retired and spends most of his free time with his grandchildren having moved from Sartell to St. Simons Island, Ga.. Writing and commenting on the news of the day is a pastime. Visit his weekly blog at ronscarbro.blogspot. com for more commentary.
Friday, Dec. 5, 2014
Community Calendar
Friday, Dec. 5 St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 610 CR 2.
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Saturday, Dec. 13 Winter Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. marketmonday.org. 55+ Driver Improvement program (four-hour refresher course), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S., St. Cloud. 1-888-234-1294. Kwanzaa, an international celebration honoring the culture and heritage of people of African descent, 6-9 p.m., Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. 320-255-7245.
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Naan from page 4 minutes. That’s true German engineering!” he said with a laugh. Both bakers stressed the speed of baking naan compared to other types of bread. Williams said you can walk right up to their window, or call in, and most things can be ready in just a few minutes. “But the pies take a few hours to cook and cool,” she added. Williams and Sandhu both have a sense of humor around them, and are playful with the word ‘naan.’ “If we are naan-believers,
Sartell Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com there could be more out there, so let’s go find them!” Sandhu said with a smile on his face. “It’s not just naan-sense, it’s for real!” Naan is here Both Williams and Sandhu truly love naan, and believe central Minnesota is ready for it. “At home, this is the style of bread we eat,” Williams said. “We still have fried eggs...and burgers...but this is the kind of bread we eat.” Williams also said a lot of stores in the area are beginning to stock naan, but the naan in those stores is from Toronto or Vancouver, Canada. “It’s probably traveled for 3-4 days,” Williams said. “Good naan is difficult to get.”
But it looks as if naan might be here to stay in central Minnesota, as the customers keep returning to the Artisan Naan Bakery. Erin Stout, who works at the Minnesota Street Market, lives in St. Cloud and is a junior at the College of St. Benedict, walked up to the window during the interview. “I’m so glad you whipped it up so fast!” Stout said, in reference to a blueberry pie she had ordered. “It’s our pleasure,” Williams said. Stout told the Newsleader she loves the bakery, and she was here on the very first day they opened. On a typical week, you can find the bakery open for
business Wednesday through Monday, from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays. The bakers usually get in around 9:30 a.m. You might be thinking those are bankers’ hours, not bakers’ hours, but when you’re making naan, you don’t knead – need – to come in quite as early. Sandhu said it takes about one hour to make the dough, and about 30 minutes to crank out enough naan to start the day. And they always make the dough fresh. If you’d like to try it yourself, stop by the back of the Minnesota Street Market, call ahead at 320-557-0053 or search ‘Artisan Naan Bakery’ on Facebook where you can also place an order.
Friday, Dec. 5, 2014
No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. But there’s hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again.
Saturday, Dec. 6
9-11 a.m. at Hope Covenant Church Call today for more information. 320.257.4673 Visit GriefShare.org