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The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Cloud Police Department have been invited to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant to share in the amount of $28,911. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office intends on purchasing audio and video equipment to upgrade the agencies interview rooms. The St. Cloud Police Department intends on purchasing a computerized fingerprint collection system and crime-prevention educational materials. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the grant to: sheriff@co.stearns. mn.us
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How did you spend your Memorial Day weekend? Maybe you did some camping or fishing in the rain. Maybe you gathered with family and friends. Hopefully, you spent some time thinking about and thanking veterans for the sacrifices they made protecting our country's freedoms. On a rainy morning, veterans, families and friends gathered for Memorial Day Services to honor military men and women. The ceremony was made possible by members of the American Legion Post 328 of St. Joseph at the St. Joseph Cemetery. photo by Cori Hilsgen Many of these military men Members of the American Legion Rifle Squad of St. Joseph fire and woman gave the ultimate their rifles during the Memorial Day services at the St. Joseph sacrifice of their lives to protect Cemetery. freedoms and democracy we
have today. Following a Catholic Mass at the Church of St. Joseph, during which the Rev. Jerome Tupa read President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address, attendees walked to the cemetery under a canopy of multi-colored umbrellas. As they entered the cemetery, small American flags marked the graves of veterans buried at the cemetery, acknowledging their service to their country. Tupa began the ceremony acknowledging his dog, Buster's, presence, representing the war canines who served and praying for and thanking all veterans for their service. Heads bowed in prayer and thankfulness as the names of departed veterans buried at the two church cemeteries were read. Our country's national anServices • page 5
City holds directional meeting on facilities by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
The city council held a meeting regarding the future of city facilities on May 21 in the conference room at city hall. The meeting was open to the public but was a working meeting and not a regular city council meeting. The first topic of conversation
was the ongoing situation with the purchase of Colt's Academy. While the purchase agreement is still being worked out, District 742 will likely continue to use the building – even after the city purchases it – for about two years, until July 1, 2017. "At this point, let's assume we're getting [Colt's]," Mayor Rick Schultz said. "We're really close."
If – or when – the city does purchase the building, Little Saints Academy, a daycare facility, would remain at the site, according to the city. City Administrator Judy Weyrens said LSA currently uses approximately 22 percent of the space in the building. "They would like a little more of the space," Weyrens said, "and we would have shared use
of the kitchen and gym." Colt's academy has approximately 40,000-square-feet of space, according to the school district. The city currently plans to pay about $47/square-foot for Colt's, which would be about $2 million. It was mentioned the roof would likely need to be redone within the next five years, and the district might share the cost. Facilities • page 4
ASA students continue graduation quilt tradition by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
Sixth-grade students in Susan Huls' All Saints Academy classroom recently completed a graduation quilt – a tradition students have been doing for more than 20 years. Huls said students chose fabric pieces from old clothes, blankets, pillowcases or picked new fabric that represented who they are – something that might illustrate a favorite activity, talent or a place that's important to them. Students began designing their individual quilt squares in February. Then Huls sewed the squares together with a single seam and returned the square to the students. Students used fabric paints or markers to draw their de-
signs during several art classes. The quilt design includes a white corner on which students could write their name or draw something that is important to them. That is the same pattern that has been used with each quilt each class has made for more than 20 years. "The quilts have been here for a long time, full of memories and with a class photo," student Naveah Bonacci said. "When we have our quilt hanging up there, kids will look up at it and remember the good memories of our class." Area resident and former ASA parent Pat Bechtold pieced and sewed the quilt squares together, including a colored border. Bechtold has been volunteering her time for Quilt • page 4
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ASA sixth-grade students (left) Jack Skahen and Joe Loso work on a traditional class graduation remembrance quilt made by students. ASA students have been making graduation quilts for more than 20 years.
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SJP Knowledge Bowl Team finishes second by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
St. John's Prep Knowledge Bowl Team 1 finished second at the state meet held recently at Cragun's Resort by Brainerd. Team 2 tied for fifth place. Forty-eight teams, in two divisions of 24 each, out of more than 900 teams from across the state competed at the meet. Team 1 participants included Marisa Gaetz, Nick Haeg, Sam Rogers, Justin Terhaar and Amelia Broman. All are juniors except Broman, who is a sophomore. Team 2 participants included Eric Magaw, Hannah Moen, Becky O'Neil, Tom Skahen and Max Seymour. All are seniors except Seymour, who is a soph-
omore. Knowledge bowl teams compete in both oral and written rounds of academic questions. Thursday's activities included the written round and banquet and Friday's activities included the oral rounds. Coach Charles Miller said the rivalry between SJP and Glencoe-Silver Lake had been heating up lately, with one of the teams finishing as Division A state champions seven out of the last 10 years. "Recently, we've been battling each other head-to-head for the top spot, with GSL edging us out for first by eight points in 2013 and us topping them by eight in 2014," Miller said. "This year, GSL was bringing three teams to do brain-battle with our two teams, and it lived up to the hype." He said the meet started in a deadlock between the top teams from GSL and SJP in room one, and the two teams traded answers through several tough rounds. Miller said GSL got an early lead with round three, but SJP bounced back. Team 2 with seniors and one
sophomore made their way up from a slow start, moving up a room each round, from room five to room one. "In the final round, it was two SJP teams against the GSL team in room one, and GSL had the lead," Miller said. "Both teams fought hard and SJP Team 1 won the room by three points, but it wasn't quite enough, finishing in second by one question." Miller said even though neither team was particularly satisfied with being so close to higher finishes, they both acknowledged they had done great work and should be proud of what they had accomplished. GSL competed in three different regions during the regular season and was undefeated. SJP joins Chaska as the only schools to place two teams in the top five in the last 20 years. Miller said they are already looking forward to trying to take back the crown in 2016. "The coaches couldn't be more proud of these fine young men and women," Miller said. "We will miss the seniors dearly next year, and wish them the best as they move on to new tests of their vast knowledge."
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May 10 12:24 a.m. Fireworks. Old Hwy 52. After receiving a call, an officer observed a firework go off. The officer monitored the area, but did not see any further fireworks. 12:47 a.m. Intoxicated male. College Avenue N. An officer was called to a male walking in the street, stumbling, and asking for a ride. The officer administered a preliminary breath test, with a result of a .238 BAC. The male was transported to detox. May 12 2:41 a.m. Medical. A male had passed out at home, but was alert. Police monitored him until Gold Cross arrived and transported the male. 1:26 p.m. Found property. A city employee found a car key, fingernail clipper and a plastic trinket on a black strap in a city park. The item was placed in the found property area at the police station. May 13 2:55 p.m. Found property. A city employee found a wallet at
a local business. Contact information was in the wallet and the owner was contacted. 9:16 p.m. Found property. Cows were spotted near the city limits. Police assisted sheriff’s deputies in looking for them. The owner was contacted and was on their way. May 14 9:55 a.m. Property damage. A male found the window on the passenger side of his vehicle with a small hole through it. The male opened the door to look for a rock or some other projectile. When he closed the door the window shattered. 11:54 a.m. Accident. CR 75/I94. An officer responded to a vehicle accident with injuries. The officer provided traffic control until the Minnesota State Patrol arrived. May 15 1:36 a.m. Found property. Baker Street E./7th Avenue E. An officer found a mountain bike on the side of the street with a flat tire. The bike was placed into the city garage as found property. 6:20 p.m. Accident. CR 75. An employee of a local business called, saying an SUV had struck another vehicle, not causing any damage, while patronizing the business. The employee said the driver of the SUV had very yellow eyes and looked and acted impaired. There were also children in the SUV. The SUV had driven off, and police attempted to locate it but could not.
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Abbey to release files of 18 alleged abusers by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
When a sexual-abuse victim dubbed “Doe 2” made himself known publicly by his actual name, Troy Bramlage, that revelation allowed him to take back another piece of himself. In a recent press conference, Bramlage, of Sauk Rapids, gave his emotional reaction to a settlement reached in a civil lawsuit filed by him against the alleged abuser, Fr. Allen Tarlton; as well as St. John’s Abbey, St. John’s Prep School and the Order of St. Benedict. The monetary amount of the settlement was not disclosed at the press conference, which took place at the St. Paul office of Bramlage’s attorney, Jeff Anderson of Jeff Anderson and Associates. The press conference was livestreamed via Internet. Anderson praised Bramlage for his courage in speaking up and in releasing his name. Under terms of the legal settlement, St. John’s Abbey agreed to release files pertaining to 18 Catholic clerics (brothers, fathers, monks) who have been accused of sexual abuse against minors in the past. The settlement precluded a trial that was slated to begin May 4. It's just the latest of a series of files released by the Abbey under pressure of lawsuits filed in the past decade. Talking at the press conference, Bramlage said he endured years of guilt and shame before deciding to step forward and take legal action on his claims he was repeatedly molested by teacher Tar-
lton in 1977 when Bramlage was a freshman at St. John’s Prep School. “It’s difficult for people (abuse victims) to step forward,” Bramlage said. “The shame is amazingly difficult . . . A lot of people have not stepped forward yet . . . But the guilt and shame doesn’t belong to us. It belongs to the people who did this to us, and it belongs to the people who hid this from us and from everybody else.” Bramlage did not divulge his secret until four years ago. Since then, he has been able to start his healing process, he told the people who gathered at the press conference. “I got a piece of myself back,” Bramlage said, referring to his decision to make his name public. At an earlier press conference, in 2013, Bramlage (then known as Doe 2), announced the lawsuit against Tarlton and St. John’s Abbey. Since then, he said, every legal step has helped him get a piece of himself back after his years of suffering with guilt and shame over something that was not his fault. “I still have a lot to get through,” he said at the settlement announcement. “But people are behind me and helping to bring this forward." Bramlage ended his comment with advice for those who have been sexually abused by clergy or anyone else. “There are lots of guys (out) there suffering and in shame,” he said. “Take your life back, take your power back from those people. Don’t let it stay in the dark. The way
we win is to bring this into the light.” Anderson said files on the accused clergy will be released in the “days, weeks and months to come.” Bramlage’s lawsuit, Anderson said, proves yet again there was “a pattern and a practice” by top officials at St. John’s Abbey to protect known sexual-abusers and to hide the truth of what happened so often. Anderson said Tarlton was – like many other offending clergy – not punished by top officials but rather transferred, made to seek treatment, transferred, given more treatment, released and transferred again and again. The good news about the settlement, Anderson said, is the “Abbey has made a commitment to transparency, action and accountability. There is great hope and great promise for a safer tomorrow, and that is what Troy (Bramlage) has always wanted.” In October 2013, Bramlage filed his lawsuit just a week after the Minnesota Legislature extended the statute of limitations in sex-abuse cases under the Child Protection Act. Anderson has long been recognized nationally as a leading attorney in cases involving sex abuse committed by clergy. He and his clients have succeeded in forcing parishes to open their long-closed files regarding sex-abuse cases. The files of the following 18 clergy will be released because of the legal settlement recently reached: Br. Andre
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Facilities from front page Operating costs for the building are estimated by the district to be about $160,000 per year, with utilities and taxes making up about $60,000 of the total. It was brought up that the old plans for a rebuilding or remodeling of city hall might be able to just be dropped onto the site of Colt's, next to the current building that would be used as
Quilt from front page many years. A class photo and the school name and year were added to the quilt. Students learned how to quilt by hand using needle and thread to make their stitches. "Stitches are often very big, but they begin to get the idea, and they appreciate the skill it takes to quilt well," Huls said. She said completing the quilting involves juggling afterschool activities but said she believes it's a good way to end the year. "It's a nice way at the end of the year to sit and chat, work and reminisce," Huls said. "As always, volunteers are crucial. Nancy Ebel and Jeny Meyer have spent much time working with kids after school when I am unavailable." Sixth-grade students commented on their quilting experience.
St. Joseph Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com a community center. Then the new building would include the city hall and police station, and the old city hall could be leased out or sold. Weyrens and Police Chief Joel Klein were very interested in keeping the city administration and police department in the same building to facilitate communication. It was also brought up if a community center could be placed at Colts, old plans to demolish and rebuild – or remodel – city hall, with administration "It was the first time I had quilted, and it was fun trying to make the stitches as small as I could," Logan Scholz said. "I notice the quilts are made of vibrant colors that make the downstairs (of ASA) really cheerful," Joe Loso said. "I liked making the quilt because it gives us time to talk with each other, and it helps to increase everybody's skills in quilting," Ellie Schleper said. "The quilt is awesome," Belle Corrigan said. "It's so much fun to hang out with your friends after school. I think it's cool to bring in old scraps of cloth and make something new. They are kind of like memories donated to the school." "I love the idea of sharing who we are on a quilt and hanging them so others can see them," Josie Meyer said. "I'm so happy to be part of this tradition." "I think it should stay a tradition because it helps us remember the great times we have had," Jack Skahen said. "It's fun quilting the squares, but it was harder than I thought
and police in the same building, but a community center at a different location, could be looked at again. Using the old plans for a city hall/police station in either location could be a cost savings for the city, as adjustments could be made to those plans, instead of having entirely new plans drawn up. It was pointed out that demolishing city hall would cost $50,000 to do, and city hall could possibly be sold for between $500,000-700,000. Mayor Schultz hinted at a potentially
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interested buyer but wouldn't say any more. The working meeting ended with three options in front of the council to explore: remodeling city hall using recycled plans at its current location; demolishing and rebuilding city hall with recycled plans on its current location; or, selling or leasing the current city hall building and building a new city hall/police station with recycled plans on land beside Colt's. Regular city council meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the
first and third Mondays of the month in the council chambers at city hall, 25 College Ave. N. These meetings are open to the public, and a public hearing for any topic a citizen might want to speak about before the council is held near the beginning of every meeting. The meetings are also broadcast live on the city's cable access channel on Charter at channel 181 and on Midcontinent at channel 10. Agendas and meeting minutes may be viewed at city hall, or online at cityofstjoseph.com.
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Previous alumni graduation quilts hang on the walls of the ASA school building for students, staff and others to view. it would be," Eli Ebel said. "I think everyone has had so much fun with the quilt," Kallie Larson said. "It is an advantage to know a little how to sew." "I think the quilt is a great idea for kids to do because it's a good experience and a lot of fun," Caleb Leintz said. The completed quilt is displayed in the St. Joseph Cath-
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a class leaving but always staying," student Chris Morris said. Past graduation quilts have been auctioned off at the school Extravaganza. Quilts auctioned are usually about 1015 years old, so school alumni can return to bid on quilts. This year's Extravaganza was held May 16 at the College of St. Benedict Field House.
Avian influenza meeting to be held Stearns County is holding a community meeting next week to discuss the avian influenza event. The meeting will be held from 2-6 pm. Tuesday, June 2 in the Melrose City Center, 225 1st St. NE, Melrose. The meeting is open to anyone, but those impacted in any way by the situation – poultry producers, truckers, related business owners or workers, friends, family, neighbors – are strongly encouraged to attend. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for community support and give those impacted a chance to converse with others in the same situation and to help each other. People can stop by at anytime; presentations will be done periodically, but all agencies will have staff on hand for one-onone discussion.
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Services from front page them, The Star-Spangled Banner, was played and the rifle squad fired three times. Following the ceremony, attendees were invited to the American Legion in St. Joseph for refreshments. Brothers Dave Terwey, 67, Noel (Andy) Terwey, 64, and Wayne (Bubba) Terwey, 59, visited at the Legion. Dave served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1966-72, Andy served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1968-71 and Wayne served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1972-74. All three brothers said they would encourage young men and women to serve in the military. "I think it definitely should be mandatory young men and women serve two years in the military," Andy Terwey said. "It's a good deal when you are younger and need some direction and want to see the world," Wayne Terwey said. "It's a good experience and stays with you a lifetime." "I would definitely recommend it," Dave Terwey said. "It gives young men and women some direction in life." Other members of the Terw-
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Above left: Members of the American Legion Post 328 of St. Joseph salute the American flag as The Star- Spangled Banner, our country's national anthem is played. Above right: The American Legion Color Guard of St. Joseph marches into the St. Joseph Cemetery. ey family who have also served in the military include brothers -- Steve in the U.S. Marines Corp 1972-74, Gary (deceased) in the U.S. Army 1972-174, and Jake in the U.S. Marines 197982. Their father Delphin Terwey (deceased) served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Andy's son, Alan, is serving in the U.S. Navy Submarine Division, and his wife, Nicole, is also in the U.S. Navy. Wayne's son, Brent, and his fiancée, Ellie Juckel, are serving in the U.S.
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Brothers (left to right) Dave Terwey, 67, Wayne (Bubba) Terwey, 59, and Noel (Andy) Terwey, 64, visit at the American Legion of St. Joseph after the Memorial Day services. The three brothers and several other family members served or are serving in the military.
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Air Force. Andy's wife, Becky, said her husband was a member of the memorial Rifle Squad and marched in it for 42 years. Commander Chuck Kern and other members viewed a display of information about the three cemeteries put together by American Legion Women's Auxiliary members Rosie Court and Ellie Studer, who are the auxiliary historians. Kern, who served in the U.S. Army from October 1968-April 1973, said he thought the military offers a great foundation for life for young men and women. "The Army is a great organization and has always been a leader in many areas," Kern
said. "I would strongly recommend everyone should serve their country at least two years." Jerry Reischl, who served in the U.S. Army from 1955-56 and has been a member of the American Legion Color Guard 15 years and an American Legion member 26 years, said the memorial Rifle Squad attends
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Our View Wannabe generals should enlist themselves Wouldn’t it be nice if all these wannabe generals – these variations of Monday-morning quarterbacks – could be swept into power overnight and then proceed to smash ISIS and other terror groups? Very quickly, evil would be vanquished and the world would be a far better place. After all, these fantasy warriors keep claiming they have a strategy to deal with ISIS and the other festering problems in the Middle East. President Obama and his administration, they claim, are just a bunch of unfocused slackers who have no clue about world realities or the dangers of the powder keg that is the Middle East. Trouble is, this isn’t Star Wars, an exciting movie with a plot in which good triumphs over evil; this is the real world with all of its maddening, interconnected, tangled complications. The Middle East, more than ever these days, is one massive migraine headache. Fixing a problem there is like trying to remove a thread from a tapestry, so much easier said than done. ISIS, reportedly, is gaining ground at an alarming rate. The Iraqi army, so-called, lays down its arms and flees from ISIS. Shia Militia groups backed by Iran are fighting Sunni ISIS. The Kurds near Turkey have had successes fighting ISIS, but Turkey won’t cooperate with the United States in helping equip the Kurds. United States air strikes have limited power because one of ISIS’s strategies is to blend in with populations of civilians. Those are just some of the maddening, tangled complications of the geopolitical mess, which is also complicated and made worse by the instability of other countries in that area – a volatile nightmare. After Syria’s dictator Bashir Assad used chemical weapons against civilians a couple of years ago, President Obama, righteously outraged, threatened to strike the Assad regime and drew “his line in the sand.” At that time, Republicans and some Democrats in Congress howled with outrage about Obama using force without congressional approval. Now they are blasting him for not having used enough force as these worsening problems developed. They are still nipping at the president’s heels every time he proposes to deal with the ISIS threats, and when his policy does lead to a success, like killing a high-powered ISIS operative recently, his loud-mouth detractors nip, nag and whine at every turn. ISIS and terrorist groups of that ilk are a huge threat to the entire world. Getting rid of them, squelching their despicable influences, will not be easy. As Obama has correctly stated, it will take a long-time strategy. One can argue with Obama’s tactics and his strategies, but the surest way to begin to beat back ISIS is for Americans to show a united front against terrorism. Instead of playing cocky wannabe generals constantly opposing anything and everything Obama does, these know-it-alls should join the president in helping work out effective strategies to counter ISIS. In the meantime, these paper tigers, these warmongering generals, should perhaps consider enlisting in the military so they can put their own boots on the ground.
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Opinion More people speak up for animals Surrounded as we are by news that ranges from disturbing (California drought) to horrific (more ISIS atrocities), it’s so gratifying – absolutely uplifting – to hear such good news about animals. Locally, the Tri-County Humane Society reports a 94-percent adoption rate for the critters at its shelter. That’s phenomenal because, typically at shelters, a 70-percent adoption rate is considered very good. The staff at the humane society attributes the adoption success to innovative approaches, animal-education outreach programs, the hard work of volunteers, the financial generosity of supporters and an increasing kindness and regard for animals among the public. Fortunately, that same regard seems to be a national trend, too. A recent Gallup poll reveals more people believe “animals should have the same rights as people” by which they mean freedom from harm, pain, neglect, abuse and exploitation. According to the care2 website, Gallup began asking animal-related questions in its polls back in 2003, when 25 percent of respondents said animals deserve to be treated humanely. Today, that number is 32 percent, increasing among all demographic groups. In addition, 62 percent of people believe animals deserve at least “some protection” from harm and exploitation. More than two-thirds of people now say they are bothered by animals being exploited in circuses, sports and research. Fifty percent of people say they are concerned about animals being used in parks, aquariums and zoos. Just as many say they are disturbed when they hear about the painful mistreatment of animals raised for food. These enlightened attitudes, no doubt, are due to education efforts in all media. WCCO-TV news shows, for example,
Dennis Dalman Editor frequently do feature spots on animals in need, animals who have been neglected or abused and where such animals can be adopted. Other news sources, increasingly, are featuring heart-warming and charming stories about pets and just how intelligent and “human-like” they can be. In recent months, there have been stories based on undercover investigations that expose acts of vicious cruelty to animals before, on their way to or inside of slaughterhouses. There have also been frequent revelations about the deprivations and stresses involved in “training” animals used to “entertain” humans, including orca whales, elephants, chimpanzees and other wonderful animals. Frequent animal-rights TV commercials showing the heartrending suffering of dogs and cats are, hopefully, having an effect on people’s increasing empathy for our fellow creatures. Horrific news reports abound. One of the worst is occurring in China where stray dogs and cats are rounded up, kept in cages unfed for weeks, then brought to a killing factory where workers poke them out of cram-packed cages with sharp sticks, then club them to unconsciousness before skinning them, with some of the pitiful creatures still alive as they are skinned. And why? So their fur can be sold internationally to manufacturers who make “cute” stuffed toys or “chic” clothing. Another abysmal type of animal abuse is dog-fighting, as highlighted in the me-
dia, especially after the notorious case of football player Mike Vick several years ago who was convicted of participating in the vicious, disgusting “sport” of forcing dogs to fight one another unto death. Such stories are outrageous, enough to make one’s blood boil. There is a long, long way to go before such rampant animal abuse ends. However, there are many good omens and reasons to be hopeful. To name just a few good developments: • As mentioned above, the adoption rate at the local humane society is excellent. • Lawmakers are paying attention, proposing laws to protect animals, including the possible banning of animals used in medical-research experiments, the shutting down and banning of puppy mills, improved treatment standards for animals raised for food, and more prosecutions of people involved in the selling of products derived from poached animals such as elephants, rhinos and tigers. • Ringling Brothers Circus has agreed to retire its elephant performers. • Several airlines, most recently Emirate Airlines, have decided they will not transport trophies (such as horns) killed by big-game hunters. The best way to keep this hope for animals alive and growing is to get involved in any way possible: donate to the local humane society, volunteer, adopt a pet, become a member of animal-rights organizations like PETA or FARM, speak out among people you know against cruelty to animals, stay tuned to media reports regarding animals, write or meet with legislators to urge them to keep passing animal-friendly legislation. Like abused children, animals cannot speak for themselves. That is why we must do it for them, again and again and forcefully. It we keep doing that, the hope – and the happy successes – will increase.
Letter to editor
Resident suggests further reading on water amenity Darlene Dingmann, St. Joseph Upon reading the Sunday Star Tribune, residents of St. Joseph need to read the article entitled, “Suburban splurges: A race to build big.” In the article, several suburbs wanted to build aquatic centers and more but when the vote went to the public they said “No!” In fact, some aquatic centers are running in the red. Dream big, but you (the city council)
and other people wanting the aquatic center have to realize someone has to pay for it and its operating costs. Listen to the people – government “of, by and for the people,” according to the U.S. Constitution. And what’s up with the mayor? At the St. Joseph Community Showcase he was there but more or less walked around and never greeted people – not a good sign for a mayor! Why be a mayor?
Steve Frank was a good council member. Thanks! [Editor’s note: The article referenced can be read online by heading to startribune.com and searching for the article’s online title, which is “Twin Cities suburbs race to build big sports facilities.” The article was published online May 11, 2015 by authors Susan Feyder and David Peterson.]
Words have changed throughout the years As a writer I love words. I love to arrange them and situate them in ways to sell, entertain, convince and otherwise encourage my readers to see my point. Many words can be beautiful just standing alone. Words like “enchanting” or “heavenly” or even the word “beautiful.” These words really need no definition. They define themselves. Of course there are words that have the opposite meaning and effect. Words like “vulgar” or “ugly.” They also define themselves. Our language has evolved during the last few years, often changing the meaning or the emphasis of some words. Some words have become signals that should cause the reader to be concerned. I am going to go over some. Have you ever gone furniture shopping? If you shop at a store with the word “interiors” in the name, be very, very careful. I have found the word “interiors” rarely
Ron Scarbro Guest Writer means inexpensive. Here’s another of my recent favorites: “healthy,” as in foods. For some unknown reason that has come to mean carrots. Rarely if ever do you see healthy applied to meat. One would get the feeling anything other than vegetables is unhealthy. As for me, vegetables are the food my food eats. One of the most descriptive words on my list is “upscale.” Have you ever seen a “downscale” restaurant? I have probably eaten in some, but they don’t advertise that way. Upscale means a $3 hamburger is going to cost $10. Too often it’s the same
hamburger only with the designation “upscale.” That brings the price up. I still remember when a cup of coffee was just a cup of coffee. Now it has hundreds of names and descriptions along with hundreds of different prices. If I wanted a chocolate milkshake, I would go to an ice-cream shop. Kermit the Frog of the Muppets sings It’s Not Easy Being Green. I certainly agree. Let us consider the word “green.” It used to be one of my favorite words. To me it meant trees, grass, oh and money. Not anymore. Now it means all things environmental. It means driving electric cars. It means sorting your garbage. It means buying into all of the cockamamie ideas of environmental wackos regardless of the facts of the situation. Like Kermit says, it’s not easy being green How about “natural” or “organic?” I saw a sign in the meat market that adver-
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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, May 29 Brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Y2K Lions with proceeds benefitting Camp Friendship, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW, St. Joseph. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2.
Saturday, May 30 The Miscreants of Tiny Town, art exhibition by Alex Kuno, now through Sept. 11, Alice R. Rogers Gallery and Target Gallery, St. John’s Art Center, St. John’s University, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 3632701. csbsju.edu/fine-arts/visualarts. Central Minnesota Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1480 10th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids. 320-251-2498. Brat sale, sponsored by St. Joseph Y2K Lions with proceeds benefitting Camp Friendship, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 1st Ave. NW, St. Joseph. Mattress Sale fundraiser, sponsored by the Sauk Rapids-Rice Music Department, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., VFW, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. St. John’s Bible pages on display, now through mid-December, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Hill Museum and Monastic Library, St. John’s University, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 320-363-3351. 320-363-3514. Legion baseball team spaghetti AUTOMOBILES/MOTORCYCLES WANTED MOTORCYCLES WANTED: 60’s and 70’s Motorcycles. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-3710494 (MCN)
dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m., American Legion, 101 W .Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
Monday, June 1 Mayor’s office hours, 8-11:30 a.m., City Hall, 25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. 363-7201. cityofstjoseph. com. Market Monday, 3-6:30 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. marketmonday.org. St. Joseph City Council, 6 p.m., council chambers, City Hall, 25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. 320-3637201. cityofstjoseph.com. Tuesday, June 2 Blood drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Veterans’ Hospital, volunteer services area, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. 1-800-733-2767. redcrossblood.org. Blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud. 1-800-733-2767. redcrossblood.org. Central Minnesota Market, 3-5:30 p.m., VA Hospital, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. 320-2512498. Wednesday, June 3 Blood drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S., St. Cloud. 1-800-733-2767. redcrossblood.org. St. Joseph Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 1st Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. Thursday, June 4 55+ Driver Improvement program (eight-hour first-time course), 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud.
1-888-234-1294. Optional online courses: mnsafetycenter.org. Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 1st St. NE, Sartell. St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 25 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. 320-363-7201. cityofstjoseph.com. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S., St. Cloud. Friday, June 5 St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 1st Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6:30 p.m., near the Wobegon Trail Center, C.R. 2. American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greater St. Cloud, 5 p.m.-6 a.m. today-Saturday, June 6, Sartell Middle School, 212 3rd Ave. N., Sartell. 320-255-0757 ext. 304. RelayForLife.org/GreaterStCloudMN. Saturday, June 6 Benton County Extension Master Gardeners’ plant sale, 8-11 a.m., Coborn’s parking lot, 110 1st St. S., Sauk Rapids. Central Minnesota Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1480 10th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids. 320-251-2498. Living History: Meet the Lindberghs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, 1620 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls. Jaidah Ruedy spaghetti dinner and silent-auction benefit, 4:30-8 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1300 3rd St. N., Waite Park.
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Benjamin Alvord Justin Barg Dillan Bierschbach Nicole Bloch Emily Boysen Dreston Brown Mason Burch Leanna Chlan Cory Gillitzer Jonathan Girgen-Kurtz Joshua Gohmann Betty Grell Jacob Hennigs Christopher Holden Elizabeth Hook Kevin Huichapa Aliya Iverson Matthew Jagielski Mackenzie Joos Amber Keller Benjamin Klehr Melissa Loso
Tiphani Massmann Shayla May-Norton Tyler Minks Jamie Muske Benjamin Nelson Cassandra Odenbreit Jackson Pelzer Tyler Philippi John Quinlan Ethan Schatz Aidan Sim Campos Katherine Smith Courtney Terres Josie Thelen Lucas Waite Haley Walker Daniel Walz
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HOLDINGFORD Gabrielle Langerud Paul Palmersheim Molly Pull Simon Stang Aaron Stanoch Kami Studniski Tazzma Taflinger Austin Williams
CATHEDRAL Taylor Brattensborg Carmen Ebel Tyler Johnson Jonathan Maleska Rylee Medelberg Sarah Murray Jacob Spaniol Xidong Tang
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Benjamin Kierzek
ST. JOHN’S PREP
ST. CLOUD TECH Alexander Kronenberg Kateri Theisen
Clare Pfannenstein Emily Powers Sarah Schrup Thomas Skahen
These area businesses wish you the best in your future endeavors! Brenny Transportation Inc. Brenny Specialized Inc. Grand champions of customer service
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Central Minnesota Credit Union
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College of Saint Benedict Admissions: 320-363-2196 www.csbsju.edu
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