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Caring from front page cleaning, weeding, pruning, mulching, and working with children and senior citizens. People who volunteer can meet on the Day of Caring, Sept. 26, for a kick-off breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud. A boxed breakfast will be provided, as well as a free volunteer T-shirt. “There is still a need for 221 volunteers,” said United Way Volunteer Coordinator Mary Krippner during a Sept. 9 interview with the Newsleader. If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 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 crimes. Aug. 9 2:17 p.m. Ordinance violation. Fourth Avenue SE. White Chevy S10 was parked at the 300 block of 4th Avenue SE since the tires were chalked on Aug. 2. Parking citations were issued on Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Vehicle was towed from location. 10:55 p.m. Noise. Cedar Street E. Report of 5- to 6-year-old kids
“We expect about 500 volunteers on the Day of Caring. That number was higher years ago because we used to have what was called ‘Week of Caring.’ As many as 800 volunteers would become involved with that.” This year, there are about 65 volunteer projects in central Minnesota, mostly in the greater St. Cloud area, Krippner noted. “Day of Caring,” she said, “is a great way to help the community while getting to know other people and making friends. It’s good to get involved with family, friends, co-workers and churches.”
outside playing, screaming. Unknown if parents were with them. Officer checked area for kids and located none. 11:48 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Klinefelter Park. Vehicle parked in Klinefelter Park after hours. Officer identified both occupants and sent them on their way. Aug. 10 7:25 p.m. Open door. First Avenue NE. Officer found open door at Sunset Manufacturing. Spoke with an individual who was doing personal work at the business. No issues. 10:15 p.m. DWI. CR 75/Holiday. A driving complaint came in from the St. Joseph area while officer was in Waite Park working a TZD shift. Officer met up with the suspect by Mill’s Fleet
McDonald from front page “Mike joined the Navy with some expectation of avoiding being stationed onland in Vietnam. That did not quite work out. His first set of permanent orders found him serving at three different in-country sites in Vietnam (Danang, Phu Bai and Chu Lai) including a Patrol River Boat base floating in a river very near Hue. “His next set of orders took
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Farm and observed poor driving conduct. Officer stopped the vehicle and subsequently the driver tested a .15 and was arrested for DWI. Aug. 11 3:37 a.m. Welfare check. Tenth Avenue SE. Mother called and stated son was in the bathroom with a razor blade cutting himself regarding girlfriend issues. Officer made contact with him and got him out of the bathroom. Observed some minor cuts on one of his legs. Gold Cross arrived and transported him to St. Cloud Hospital. Aug. 13 5:18 p.m. Suspicious activity. Third Avenue NE. Complainant called to report someone had
him onboard a Destroyer Escort (USS Hepburn DE 1055) that spent another seven months on and off the coast of Vietnam providing Naval Gunfire Support. Mike served four years active duty plus an additional 17 years in the Naval Reserves before retiring. Mike is proud of his Naval career and even more proud of the men and women currently devoting part of their lives protecting and serving our country in the military.” “It was a great experience to be able to hear the crowd of thousands applaud
drilled out the lock on her garage door and put a lock box on the house with a different lock. She stated she bought the house in May via a short sale. She contacted the bank and realtors and nothing has gone wrong with the sale. Her neighbors said three people were outside with a truck. Neighbor got a photo of the truck. The complainant’s fiancé was home when this happened about 11-11:30 a.m. He was in the shower and heard someone try to get in. When he got to the door the lock was drilled out and a truck was driving away. Complainant already called locksmith and mortgage companies involved in sale who stated they did not drill out the lock. She will change the lock and put a sign on the door for people to leave a
Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 after the completion of the ceremony,” McDonald said, “with the realization they were applauding ALL Vietnam veterans who missed that show of appreciation so many years ago.”
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Danica Smith of St. Joseph, was recently accepted and began her 2013-14 academic year at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. She is a Cathedral High School graduate and entered the College of Arts and Sciences there.
business card for any work done. Officers will do extra patrol and neighbors are also aware. Aug. 14 12:31 a.m. Fire alarm. First Avenue NW. Fire alarm sounding at City Hall. No answer on either number inside or on any keyholder. Fire department checked the building. No fire, false alarm. 12:03 a.m. Harassment. Tenth Avenue SE. Complainant stated he was fired from his job the previous day and was receiving harassing phone calls and text messages from two of his former coworkers. Complainant was advised to send a copy of the text messages in question to officer’s email and to call the St. Joseph police if the contacts continue. Complainant stated he would advise the individuals to stop if they call again and would contact the police.
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