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ASA students meet ‘Saints in Service’ workathon goal by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com

Town Crier A Vietnam vet’s good works

Sartell Senior Connection hosts Vietnam veteran Clyde Lewandowski as he recounts his trips to Vietnam to help an orphanage in Kontum, Vietnam at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Sartell Community Center, 850,19th St S. Originally from Foley, Lewandowski finished high school in 1965 then attended Staples Vocational School. After graduating, he was drafted and spent six months in Vietnam where he helped two orphanages. For more than 30 years he repressed the memories of his time in Vietnam and when the memories started coming back, he decided to do something good rather than be angry with the past. Learn about the orphanages and his many trips back to Vietnam. This event is free; the public is welcome.

Fare for All set Nov. 13

Fare For All will sell affordable Thanksgiving holiday packages (including an 8- to 10-pound Jennie-O turkey, a pork tenderloin, diced chicken breasts, sage pork sausage, turkey tenderloin, two bags of green beans and an apple pie) at 31 locations throughout Minnesota. Its next distribution will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. There is no need to register in advance. These holiday packs make a family meal for eight. Packs are not limited and make great gifts for family, friends, neighbors or employee-appreciation gifts. The program has no income requirements and is open to everyone who is looking to save money. Cash, credit, debit cards and EBT cards are accepted. For more information visit fareforall. org, find us on Facebook or call 1-800-582-4291.

Snow shovelers sought

Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to shovel snow on properties Habitat owns (but there is not a homeowner on that property yet). Locations are in the St. Cloud and Paynesville areas. Volunteers are asked to “adopt” a property and shovel as needed throughout the winter. The time is flexible to the volunteer’s schedule, but the shoveling needs to be done in a timely manner after a snowfall. Contact Melanie Blake, Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, at 320-2488256 or melanieblake@cmhfh.org.

See back page for our Salute to Veterans!

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Because they met their “Saints in Service” workathon goal, students at All Saints Academy-St. Joseph were treated to a Halloween carnival Oct. 31 at the school. Kindergartner Ryker Smith (center, left) tells (from left to right) first-grader Eleanor Dullinger and preschoolers Charlie and Julia Wherry about the haunted house at the carnival.

Although the morning was postponed due to snow, All Saints Academy-St. Joseph students participated in its 34th annual “Saints in Service” Workathon Oct. 28, reaching their goal of $21,000. Volunteers, including students, families and others, cleaned yards, bagged and hauled away leaves and performed other fall chores for seniors, people with disabilities and others in need in the area. It’s one way students can learn about doing service for others who are in need. About 200 volunteers usually work at about 40 job sites for the event. Jobs that were not able to be completed because of the snowfall were scheduled

to be completed at another time. School administrative assistant Linda Heinen said one of the dilemmas for the volunteers was the St. Joseph compost site is closing for the season, and workers had hoped to be able to make one more day of drop-offs. Principal Karl Terhaar said the snow was unusual. “In the 34 years of doing workathons, there has been only one other time it was canceled due to weather,” he said. “Families have been doing the best they can to complete their jobs, but the weather has not been cooperative.” As a reward for meeting their fundraising goal, students were given a Halloween carnival Oct. 31 at the school which included games and treat bags to celebrate their Saints • page 5

Jingle Bell/Toys Tots event set for Nov. 18 by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

The annual Jingle Bell 5k Run/1k Kids Walk for Toys for Tots will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 right outside of St. Cloud Orthopedics in the

Sartell Medical Campus. The event raises money for Toys for Tots and typically provides about one-third of toys for the program, all of which go to children in central Minnesota. For more information about the event, how to register for

it and/or how to contribute toys or money, go online to jinglebellrun.isyourrace.com. The Sartell City Council at a recent meeting agreed to allow some street closings from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. in the race/walk area.

The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is sponsored by St. Cloud Orthopedics, with partnership from the St. Cloud Hospital Bone and Joint Clinic, the BLEND program funded by CentraCare Health Foundation and by Agency 128.

Janssen completes marathons in 50 states by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com

Not every runner can say they have run 69 marathons, but area resident Jeff Janssen certainly can. Janssen, 53, also has bragging rights for having run marathons in all 50 of the United States, a feat he recently completed Oct. 15 in Des Moines, Iowa. He has run in marathons with as few as 44 and others with more than 51,000 finishers (New York City last November). Janssen, who ran cross-country and track in high school at Albany High School, did some distance running for several years after graduating. He ran the Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth in 1983 and 1984, as well as the Twin Cities Marathon in 1984. He then took 19 years off

from running marathons during the time he and his wife, Sandy, raised their three children. He returned to running the Grandma’s Marathon in 2003 and also ran his first out-ofstate marathon in Brookings, S.D. in 2007. Janssen said he didn’t really consider the idea of running in all 50 American states until he met another runner, Steve Mies from Cold Spring, who told him about the challenge he and his brother-in-law, Rich Kellerman, were trying to accomplish. They invited Janssen to join them at a few marathons and pretty soon he had 10 “under his belt.” Janssen joined the 50 states Marathon Club, a nationwide organization that tracks and certifies the runner’s races. Each marathon is 26.2 miles, and courses must be certified to ensure they are the correct Janssen • page 5

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Jeff Janssen (right) runs with his son Eric Janssen Oct. 15 in the Des Moines, Iowa marathon, completing his goal of running marathons in all 50 United States.

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Three St. Joseph students are currently enrolled in the 2017-18 academic year at St. John’s University, Collegeville. They are as follows: Adam Lepinski, son of Lois and Al Lepinski; Turner Kuhn, son of Jill Dubbledee Kuhn and Tom Kuhn;

and Jaren Martin, son of Valerie and Craig Martin. Angel Rick, daughter of Tammy Rademacher of St. Joseph, is currently enrolled for the 201718 academic year at the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph.

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CentraCare opens quickClinic in Waite Park Coborn’s Inc. and CentraCare Health have formed a partnership to provide greater access to health care for people living in the St. Cloud area and across Central Minnesota. Today, CentraCare Health opened a new walk-in clinic, called quickClinic, in the Cash Wise grocery store at 113 Waite Ave. S. in Waite Park. The newly renovated space is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, including most holidays, and is conveniently located next to the pharmacy. The quickClinic includes a waiting area and two exam rooms. Two other quickClinics are expected to open in the coming months at other Coborn-owned grocery stores in Foley and Sartell. “Health care is changing – and so are the needs of our community,” said Ken Holmen, MD, president and CEO of CentraCare Health. “By partnering with those within our community, we can achieve our goal of improving the health of every patient every day by making access to care convenient for those we serve.” The quickClinic offers treatment for common health-care concerns, including common illnesses, skin conditions, minor injuries and a wide range of vaccinations, wellness screenings and physicals.

“This is about a local grocery company and local health-care provider partnering to further serve the community they both call home,” said Chris Coborn, president, CEO and chairman of the board for Coborn’s Inc. “We know our guests lead busy lives; we are excited to provide this service through our on-going partnership with CentraCare, a trusted organization that has been providing quality local health care to the area for years.” The Coborn family and Coborn’s, Inc. have been strong supporters of CentraCare’s mission to improve the health of every patient, every day. In 2001, Coborn’s Inc. made a $3 million donation to CentraCare Health System to establish a customized cancer-care center known as the Coborn Cancer Center. In 2016, the Coborn Family Foundation provided a $1 million gift for a cancer survivorship center, which is currently being built next to the Coborn Cancer Center. Dan Coborn, former Coborn’s Inc. CEO and president, provided a $500,000 estate gift to the CentraCare Health Foundation following his passing in March 2017. Chris Coborn is currently a member of the CentraCare Health board of directors.

Neighbor to Neighbor Companions • Friendly visits and assistance with transportation for older adults • An opportunity for meaningful friendship, increased independence and a link to the community • Service provided by a local, trained volunteer companion • An affordable service available in your area! For more information on receiving this service or becoming a companion, contact Katie Potvin, program coordinator, at 651-310-9425 or katie.potvin@lssmn.org.

Jerome A. Lodermeier, 90 St. Joseph June 21, 1927-Nov. 4, 2017

Jerome A. Lodermeier, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully Nov. 4, 2017 surrounded by family. A lifelong farmer, father of 10 and man of faith, Jerome was devoted to Rosemary, his wife of 67 years. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Born at home in rural St Wendel township June 21, 1927 to Albert and Agnes (Maurer) Lodermeier on the homestead founded by his immigrant ancestors, Jerome grew up speaking German and working the land along with his siblings: Lorraine, Rita, Mary and the late Raymond. Known as Jerry to friends and Dad or Grandpa to family, Lodermeier married Rosemary Legatt on June 8, 1950 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rice. They established a dairy farm in St. Joseph that year and raised 10 children together. The couple has 14 grandchildren and 17 great-

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. This information is submitted by the St. Joseph Police Department. Oct. 6 1:17 a.m. Traffic stop/drug paraphernalia. College Avenue N./Minnesota Street E. While on routine patrol, an officer spotted a vehicle with the passenger-side headlight out. Upon approach, the officer detected an overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The female suspect also had bloodshot and watery eyes. She told the officer there was no marijuana in the vehicle as she had just got done smoking at her boyfriend’s house. When the officer stated he was going to search the vehicle, the suspect stated she was not going to lie and gave the officer a baggie of marijuana (4.5 g.) and a pur-

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grandchildren living across Minnesota and the United States. Lodermeier was a talented farmer who dedicated time to his cattle, his crops and his machinery. He loved to watch the sunrise, feed birds and play with his grandchildren on the family farm. He was also well-known for his meticulous and colorful restoration of antique tractors. For many years he was a union worker at DCI and served as a supervisor on the St. Wendel Township Board. Jerome and Rosemary met at a dance in the 1940s and loved to bowl and dance together; in recent years they played lively games of cards or solved elaborate jigsaw puzzles with visiting friends and family. Survivors include the following: his loving wife Rosemary; nine children: Thomas (Cindy) of Rosemont, Carol Schultz (Erhardt “Tuffy”) of Apple Valley, Roger (Doris) of Sartell, Duane (Diane) of St Cloud, Joanne Theisen (Mike) of Hillman, Thomas (Cindy) of Rosemont; Carol Schultz (Erhardt “Tuffy”) of Apple Valley; Roger (Doris) of Sartell; Duane (Diane) of St Cloud; Joanne Theisen (Mike) of Hillman; David and girlfriend Claudia of St Joseph; Theresa Farone (Michael) of Dundas; Jerry of Apple Valley;

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ple grinder. The vehicle was then searched and nothing else was found. A citation was issued for marijuana in a motor vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. A verbal warning was issued for the headlight being out. The marijuana and paraphernalia were placed into evidence upon the officer’s return to the St. Joseph Police Department. Oct. 7 1:38 a.m. Speed. First Avenue NW/Birch Street W. While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle going westbound on CR 75 well past the posted speed limit of 45 mph. The officer used his radar and locked the vehicle’s speed at 72 mph. When the officer approached the vehicle and asked why he was traveling at such a high rate of speed, the male suspect said he was trying to get to Sal’s Bar to close out his tab and get his credit card back. The officer followed the driver to Sal’s Bar but they were closed. When speaking with the suspect, he advised he thought the speed limit was 60 mph because that is what his GPS said. The officer issued a citation for speed (72 mph in a

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and Jeffrey of Monterrey, Mexico. David and girlfriend Claudia of St Joseph, Theresa Farone (Michael) of Dundas, Jerry of Apple Valley and Jeffrey of Monterrey, Mexico; 14 grandchildren: Amy Wood (Jeremy), Ryan Lodermeier (Mandy), Jennifer Aronson (Ethan), Jessica Saur (Noel), Justin Schultz (Angela), Nathan Lodermeier, Dana Hall (Chris), Nick Lodermeier (Katie), Blaise Lodermeier (Stacie), Billy Lodermeier (Bailey), Conrad Theisen (Stacy), Natasha Olien (Steve), Kyle Barck and Sierra Barck; 17 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Lorraine Landwehr, Rita Palmersheim (Maurice) and Mary Fink (Anthony); Rosemary’s siblings: Virginia Fiedler (Norbert), Harold Legatt (Annette), Marlene Lodermeier, Tom Legatt (Mary) and Richard Legatt; plus dozens of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother Ray; brother-in-law, Ralph Landwehr; and his beloved son, Michael, who died in 2016. Jerome was a Knights of Columbus member and parishioner of the St Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph from his baptism in 1927 to his Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 8, 2017.

45-mph zone). 5:29 p.m. DWI. CR 75/CR 134. While on routine patrol, an officer spotted a vehicle going what appeared to be faster than the posted 45 mph speed. After passing the officer, the car then made an unsafe lane change without signaling. Upon approach, the officer noticed the male driver appeared to be under the influence. A citation was issued for driving under the influence. 11:31 p.m. Public urination. 109 Minnesota St. W. While on bike patrol, an officer observed a female walk behind Sal’s Bar and appeared to be looking side to side. The officer then observed her drop her pants and could hear her urinating. He pulled up next to her and stated he was not going to look but needed her ID when she was done urinating. The officer issued a violation for public urination. The female suspect apologized when the citation was being issued and pleaded for a warning. When the officer didn’t comply, the female became verbal with the officers stating they must be there to protect, serve and harass and that officers should go after some real criminals.

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Johnson resolution fails at council meeting by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

A resolution concerning refugees submitted by council member Jeff Johnson was defeated by fellow mem- Johnson bers at the Nov. 6 St. Cloud City Council meeting.

The vote was 6-1 with only Johnson voting in favor. Johnson’s resolution, which he first proposed several weeks ago, caused controversy, including support and opposition, from many residents in the greater St. Cloud area. A story about local reactions to the proposal was published recently in the Newsleaders. Johnson, who represents Ward 4 in the city, called for a moratorium on new (“pri-

mary”) refugees to St. Cloud until there is a full accounting from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, which aids refugees with federal funds. Johnson also requested a study to determine how much city money is spent on refugee settlement. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis said several times that no city money is spent on refugees. Lutheran Social Service has stated it has always been trans-

Everett seeks endorsement for 13B seat by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com

A woman who lives in St. Wendel Township near St. Joseph announced her intention to compete in Everett the November election for the 13B State Legislative District seat, a seat now occupied by Rep. Tim O’Driscoll of Sartell. O’Driscoll has been reelected four times to represent the residents of 13B. It includes Sartell, St. Stephen, Holdingford, Sauk Rapids and numerous townships, including St.

Wendel. Heidi Everett said she is seeking the DFL endorsement to compete for that position. In her announcement, Everett said “Civility in Action” would be her guiding principle. There is too much antagonism and partisan name-calling in politics, she said, quoting the late Minnesota Sen. Paul Wellstone, who said, “We all do better when we all do better.” Everett is president of the St. Joseph Kennedy Community School Parent-Teacher Association, a board member of the Local Education and Activities Foundation and an advisor for an area sorority whose goal is women’s empowerment. She has a background in communi-

cations and marketing for corporations and education and possesses a doctorate degree. She is active as a communicator, strategist, editor and writer. She earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English from St. Cloud State University and her doctorate in technical communication and rhetoric from Texas State University. Everett, who is an adjunct professor at St. Cloud State University, has led marketing and communications teams for the College of St. Benedict and St. Cloud Technical and Community College. She and her husband, Emil Towner, have four children, ages 8 to 23.

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parent about its work with refugees. In late October, in reaction to Johnson’s proposal, fellow council members voted 5-1 to pass their own resolution describing St. Cloud as supporting a “just and welcoming community.” St. Cloud council member George Hontos, who was absent when that resolution was approved in late October, said later he believes the impact of refugees should

be discussed by the council, but he is not in favor of Johnson’s resolution because, in his opinion, it’s misguided and inappropriate. The “just and welcoming” resolution was then approved again at the Nov. 6 meeting on a vote of 6-1, with Johnson voting against it. Johnson’s resolution also drew opposition and some support from other areas of Minnesota.

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Above: ASA and BizTown philanthropist workers Jackson Hoover and Maleah Thielen review their paperwork. At left: ASA student Addison Keul sells a stress ball to customer Austin Baird at BizTown.

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Above: ASA student and BizTown mayor Emma Zaun (front) and city treasurer Sophia Botz review paperwork.

ASA students study BizTown by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com

All Saints Academy fifthand sixth-grade students recently learned what it takes to make it in a global world when they attended Junior Achievement BizTown Oct. 10 in Maplewood. Students prepared for the visit for several weeks in their classrooms before attending and applying facts and information they had learned about running their own businesses. Fifth-grade teacher Tess Koltes and sixth-grade teacher Susan Huls taught the stu-

dents pre-visit information which included financial literacy, job skills and business preparation. Students became town leaders, chief executive officers, chief financial officers and other workers needed to run businesses. Students also wrote letters, editorials and thank-you letters to contributors. Junior Achievement BizTown is a 10,000 square-foot kid-sized city within Junior Achievement headquarters in Maplewood. After several weeks of classroom learning, students spent a day visiting

the fully-interactive simulated free-market lab where they become adults for a day. While they work in one of 15 Junior Achievement BizTown shops, students learn what it takes to run a successful business, manage a checking account, work as a team and more. From their experience with daily lessons, hands-on activities and active participation in the simulated BizTown, students develop a good understanding of the relationship between what they learn in school and their success in real-world experiences.

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THANKSGIVING MEAL Sunday, Nov. 19 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Hall at the Church of St. Joseph 12 W. Minnesota St. For more information call Mary Plafcan at 320-249-5718, Church of St. Joseph at 320-363-7505. Sponsored by St. Joseph Catholic Church, Central MN Catholic Worker and Resurrection Lutheran Church

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A pug sits nicely with Santa during a photo session last year at the Tri-County Humane Society when it held one of its annual fundraisers – photo sessions with Santa dubbed “Santa Paws.”

Santa Paws is coming to town by Dennis Dalman editorial@thenewsleaders.com

“Santa Paws” is coming to town – that is, to the Tri-County Humane Society in East St. Cloud for three festive days in November. During those days, people and their beloved pets can have their photo portraits taken with Santa to adorn this year’s Christmas cards or to frame and place on walls. Santa Paws, now in its 32nd year, is one of the important annual fundraisers for the local humane society. The Santa Paws “package” includes a five-minute session with a professional photographer, five portraits on a disc and printing rights to the photos. There will also be pet stocking stuffers and cookies with Santa at each photo session. The event is sponsored by Country Gallery Photography and photographer Lisa Crayford

and by Kloster Commercial Resources whose employees built the homey living-room-withfireplace set where the photos of pets, their owners and Santa are taken. The photo sessions fill up fast so people are encouraged to register for an appointment as soon as they can. The photo sessions will by from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. To make an appointment, call 320-252-0896. In 2016, the Tri-County Humane Society had a remarkable placement/adoption rate of 96 percent, with 2,875 animals finding homes, 1,275 of other animals fostered out to loving care-givers and 1,643 animals spayed or neutered. Last year, the Santa Paws program raised about $8,000, and 100 percent of the proceeds was used to help animals at the shelter.

Technology trends and repair Dave Waletzko, owner of Community Community Technology Center Technology Center, has been in the tech industry since 1991, assisting people with fixing different forms of devices. Community Technology Center started supporting both residential and commercial technology in 2012 in Albany. As of Sept. 1, 2017, Community Technology Center has expanded their services to another Waletzko DeVos location in St. Joseph. Community Technology Scherping Center prides itself on personalized service to support endless technology needs, something they say big box stores do not offer. “We really take time to get to know exactly what customers may need and match them with the right product while showing them how to use and care for their purchase,” explained Joan Scherping, who has worked with Dave for 3.5 years and has been in the industry since the late 1990s. Technology has grown to such a high demand; Dave has hired a technical/marketing associate, Amy DeVos, to help. “I manage the office while Dave is assisting customers off site,” DeVos said. On a daily basis, the trio may be repairing server issues for large businesses, setting up a new network, helping a residential client clean their laptop to improve function and the list goes on. Community Technology Center is designed to aid the community in understanding all aspects of technology by offering consultation services, sales, repairs, training and custom design coursework. On a commercial level, the company supports others businesses with networking infrastructure, security and resiliency management. From computers, virus support and software to security-risk audits, back-up services and disaster recovery, the company is prepared to help its customers stay aligned with technology. Looking back on his experience in the industry, Dave says he does not see the change of pace slowing. “I think we used to look at technology devices like toys or tools – now they are an integral part of everyday life. Most businesses cannot function without technology and people are starting to operate the same way; needing their devices constantly,” Dave said. Dave, Joan and Amy are happy to be able to be a local support system for any range of needs from residential to commercial to help keep everyday life and business running as smoothly as possible.

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Janssen from front page distance. Janssen is able to complete most marathons between 3:30 and 3:45 hours. Sometimes he will run a few under that time and others he will run at a slower time if it’s hot or in very high elevations. “I ran Pike’s Peak marathon in Colorado where we ran up to over 14,000 feet on the mountain,” he said. “Hardest thing I’ve ever done.” Janssen has also completed other races including 5k, 10k and half-marathons. He uses these shorter events to help him train for the full marathons. Janssen usually runs about 25-45 miles each week, depending on what his work schedule as a police sergeant with the City of St. Cloud and family commitments allow. He is a member of the St. Cloud River Runners Club and trains with them on a regular basis. There are several other club members who have also completed marathons in all 50 states. The group often travels to events to run and cheer each other on. More than 20 club members traveled to Iowa to run with Janssen and celebrate his accomplishment. Janssen also cross-trains with bicycling and skiing. Locally, in St. Joseph, Janssen has run every one of the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathons for the past 10 years. He replaces his running shoes every three or four months, after about 450 miles. All three of his children (Karen, Eric and Rachel) are also runners. Eric, a computerscience major who ran Division 1 cross-country at South Dakota

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State University in Brookings, has completed three marathons. Karen, who works at the Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Cloud, ran her first marathon last October and recently is participating in triathlons. Rachel, who is studying nursing at South Dakota State University, has completed several half-marathons. “As far as what is next, I’m not sure,” Janssen said. “I would like to complete several international marathons with London, Berlin and Tokyo on the radar.” Those races are part of a series called the Marathon Majors and also include Chicago, New York City and Boston in the United States, all of which he has already completed. “There also is a Seven Continents Club, which seems easy as I only have six to go,” Janssen joked. Janssen said he hopes to continue his running streak for as long as he is able to. “My wife, Sandy, has been very supportive and I could not have done the 50 states without her support and understanding,” he said. “She has traveled with me to many of the races as we have included a marathon on most of our recent vacations and celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary last summer with a trip to Alaska and knocked off another marathon state while we were there.” Sandy works as a radiologic technologist at the VA in St. Cloud. Janssen said racing in the 50 states has allowed him to meet many people and travel to and see parts of our country that he is sure he would never have traveled to if he hadn’t run the marathons. The St. Cloud River Runners invites runners of all ages and abilities to run with them. For more information, visit scrr.org.

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Saints from front page success. Terhaar helped supervise the haunted house, created by the sixth-graders, at the carnival. Because students also reached a second goal challenge to earn $24,000, they will get a chance to ducttape Terhaar to a pillar in the school’s lunch room after Thanksgiving. They will also have a chance to trip a dunk-hat target and pour a little slime on him. The “Saints in Service” workathon is one of All Saints Academy-St. Joseph’s largest service projects with a fundraising goal to raise money for the school. Donations are not required by those who have work projects, and people who want to donate money to the cause do not need to have jobs to be completed. Other Catholic schools in the area who also participated in a day of service included All Saints Academy-St. Cloud campus, St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton and St. Katharine Drexel in St. Cloud, and St. Francis Xavier in Sartell. All Saints Academy-St. Joseph currently has 108 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through sixth grade and 43 preschool students. To donate or for more information, contact the school at 320-363-7505, ext. 150.

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Above: All Saints Academy-St. Joseph first-grader Zachary Schaefer digs through corn to find prizes at the Halloween school carnival Oct. 31. At left: All Saints Academy-St. Joseph preschooler Paisley Eiynck (left) and kindergartner Sloane Husen enjoy the Halloween carnival Oct. 31 at the school.

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Local acts of kindness bring smiles to so many With all the “breaking news” stories of cruelties in the world, the latest being another hideous massacre in Texas, it’s so good to be reminded of so many acts of kindness and caring right here on the local level. It’s especially reassuring and heartwarming to learn, time and again, how many young people are involved in such good causes that help others. Newsleader reporter Cori Hilsgen, in this week’s St. Joseph and Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleaders, shared several stories that are good-news reminders of how many kind, caring, helpful people live in our midst. In St. Joseph, the All Saints Academy students participated in the 34th annual “Saints in Service” workathon day, Oct. 28, as did other Catholic schools in the area, including St. Francis Xavier School in Sartell. The All Saints Academy reached its fundraising goal of $21,000 for needs at their school through many hours of hard volunteer work for seniors and people with disabilities. The students and adults cleaned yards, bagged and hauled leaves and performed many other yard chores related to late fall, preparing for winter. There were about 200 volunteers working at 40 job sites. They did their work despite an obstacle – an early snow. Other jobs will be done later once the snow disappears. As a reward for their hard work, the school threw a Halloween party for the children, and everyone had a good time. In Sartell, other kinds of good deeds were accomplished. For example, as detailed by reporter Hilsgen, the high-school student council helped raise more than $18,000 for the Make-aWish Foundation with contributions and sales that involved so many people in the school district. Last year, the students raised Make-aWish money for Jackson Stewart, a student at Oak Ridge Elementary whose wish was to have his own blue “kitty kat” golf cart because due to a medical condition he has trouble walking for any length of time. This year, the council students decided to do it again – to raise more Make-a-Wish funds, this time for Sophie Lathe, a 10-year-old student suffering from spinal muscular atrophy and whose wish is to go to Disney World in Florida. Hundreds of students, teachers, staff members and parents in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District worked hard as a labor of love to help sweet, deserving children. St. Francis Xavier School Principal Kathy Kockler summed it all up nicely: “It’s a great way to meet our neighbors and a gift to serve alongside of others . . . The smiles from our families and those we are helping out are priceless.” So many good deeds done locally have caused all of us to smile in the knowledge that acts of kindness far outweigh the acts of cruelty in this world.

The ideas expressed in the letters to the editor and of the guest columnists do not necessarily reflect the views of the Newsleaders. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewsleaders. com or P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374. Deadline is noon Monday. Please include your full name for publication (and address and phone number for verification only.) Letters must be 350 words or less. We reserve the right to edit for space.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017

Opinion Act in solidarity to counter prejudices We should all be thankful for the strong civic and moral leadership so apparent in the greater St. Cloud area – leaders who speak up with force and clarity against the dark undercurrents of prejudice and bigotry. We mean leaders like St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Catholic Bishop Donald Kettler, to name just two. Recently, Kettler and Kleis didn’t hesitate to speak up on behalf of the Somali people living in our cities. Both extended sympathy to Somalis shaken by the horrible terrorist bombing in Mogadishu when they attended a Somali rally in solidarity with bombing victims in Somalia. Besides offering solidarity, Mayor Kleis and others were also quick to take serious issue with a suggestion by St. Cloud City Council member Jeff Johnson to place a temporary moratorium on the resettlement of new refugees to St. Cloud. Johnson’s request brought a quick push-back reaction when the St. Cloud City Council voted 5-1 at a subsequent meeting to pass a resolution to support a “just and welcoming community.” Many churches, businesses, educators and people of all kinds have also spoken loudly and clearly in support of our good newcomers/neighbors – Muslims and non-Muslims. Anyone born and raised in St. Cloud, as I was, is well aware of how St. Cloud was – and is – sometimes pejoratively referred to as “White Cloud.” It’s an unfair put-down because the thoughtless or cruel words and actions of some should not be used to besmirch the welcoming kindness of most.

Dennis Dalman Editor When I was a knee-high tot, my mother and I were at the post office in downtown St. Cloud. I suddenly saw a black man walking across the street. It’s the first time I ever saw a black man in person. I was scared and started crying. Mom, to her credit, shook my arm and scolded, “Don’t be silly. He’s like everyone else. He just happens to be black; we just happen to be white.” Mom was a teacher. A good teacher. In the schools of my day and age, virtually all students and teachers were Caucasians. At St. Cloud Tech High School, circa 1965, there was a Nigerian male exchange student and a Brazilian female exchange student, the first “colored” people most of us had ever known up to that point. It’s not surprising the nearly total predominance of white people in St. Cloud gave rise to the “White Cloud” moniker. Yes, there were examples of racism and bigotry, here as everywhere. I recall vividly in the 1970s how my brother’s brother-in-law, James, partly of Mexican heritage, born in Grand Rapids, Minn., was the object of verbal slights sometimes. One afternoon, while James and I were walking along Fifth Avenue S., some jeering hooligans rolled down their car windows and yelled, “Hey, you, where’s your green card?! Go back to where you came from!”

In the 1960s, some otherwise wonderful neighbors complained about the Civil Rights struggles in the South, claiming “if you give ‘em an inch, they’ll take a mile,” and one neighbor man (it’s painful to recall this) guffawed loudly when black actress Diahann Carroll landed the starring role in her own series, Julia, about a nurse. “See?” the man rumbled. “Didn’t I tell you? Now they’re taking over TV!” What’s really sad is that man, whom I knew as well as my own father, was very kind-hearted and would have given a black man the shirt off his back – that is, if he would have ever met a black man, in our white town, who needed a shirt. Sometimes, in public places and checkout lines, I overhear cruel snide remarks and viciously stupid “jokes” whispered about Somalis. Makes me cringe. Oh yes, prejudices remain. Vestiges of ignorance. We have some work to do. However, I still strongly believe the overwhelming number of people in this area are kind, hospitable, welcoming – leaders like Mayor Kleis; like Bishop Kettler; like Natalie Ringsmuth of Waite Park, who initiated, with Somali help, the excellent UniteCloud organization/ website. There are so many others in all walks of life who speak up in solidarity for diversity and inclusion. We should encourage all mayors and councils of the greater St. Cloud area to pass resolutions in support of a “just and welcoming community.” Speaking up, acting in solidarity, reaching out to newcomers, lending helping hands – those are always the best ways to counter prejudices.

Where did our civility, courtesy go? These days, it seems like there is antagonism everywhere you look. Our politicians, local and above, engage in bitter partisan fights. People insult and degrade those who disagree with them. Old customs are being thrown away and discarded in exchange for ramming things through. Many are afraid to even express their opinions in public lest they be shut down. It’s becoming discouraging. The America I know and have learned about is one that is welcoming of people and ideas, that can work together to solve pressing issues. I’ve seen this attitude in my fellow students, and in many of the people I’ve met throughout my life. That is perhaps why all of this partisanship seems so unreal. Does everyone really hate each other this much? It would appear so. Go on Twitter and the President of the United States and several opposing accounts trade insults on a daily basis. Democrats are lambasted as “communist” while Republicans are labelled “fascist.” Several times, when opportunities have presented themselves for real reform on issues such as immigration and health care, our two main political parties have stonewalled and refused to budge. Our nation’s leaders have been increasingly ridiculed and caricatured. Half of the country roots for one person to do well, and the other attacks that person at every turn. Turn on late-night television, and you can be sure some nasty joke or insult about the commander in chief or a respected senator will get thrown out there, maybe even by their own col-

Connor Kockler Guest Writer leagues. Confirming needed officials to conduct the business of the government has turned into a hate fest as well. Don’t like a nominee? It’s easy to run a filibuster in the Senate and launch attacks in the media without proposing an alternative. Supreme Court seats sit empty as parties fight over who gets to put their ideologically-aligned judge into a vacancy. The Founding Fathers, to a great extent, predicted we would be at odds with each other in this nation. The very reason separation of powers was so important to them was they wanted people, through their own self-interest, to check other people’s self-interest. The argument goes you have an incentive to hold down the powers of the opposite branches of government since your own power would then be threatened. The problem the Founders may have missed in my opinion, though, is selfinterest often turns from a defense of your own territory to a detriment to others. Our politicians have so much self-interest they fail to recognize the common good. There are some things, a good education system, capable military forces, and a stable and growing economy, that should transcend political loyalties. Instead, they only seem

to augment them. Maybe I’m missing something, perhaps I’m too young and idealistic, detached from the cynical realities that emerge as we get older and experience more. I have those moments sometimes too, feeling like nothing will ever really change. Why bother following the political process or putting in your one vote every Election Day? It won’t really make much of a difference. That’s the real problem: belief. We have to believe we can do something before it gains any effect. If everyone wanted to create a more civil environment, we could. If everyone wanted to vote in representatives and presidents who would work with each other, we could make it happen. We’re the state that had it happen once before too. Jesse Ventura would have never been able to win as governor of a third party if people hadn’t believed he could win. So how this country, and our county, works and in what kind of environment is up to us. We don’t have to support all of this bitterness. We don’t have to support the partisan warring by tuning into divisive broadcasts and social media posts. We have the choice to create a better social and political environment. In the end, we are all human, with our own beliefs, experiences and faults. Let’s try to remember that. Connor Kockler is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School student. He enjoys writing, politics and news, among other interests.

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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, Nov. 10 Tae Guk Kwon Do, 3-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. 320-2677717.

Saturday, Nov. 11 Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by St. Paul’s Christian Women, 9 a.m.1 p.m., St. Paul’s Parish Center 1125 11th Ave. N., St. Cloud. 320251-4831. Craft and Vendor Sale, sponsored by Mothers of Preschoolers, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Celebration Lutheran, 1500 Pinecone Road N., Sartell. Free Admission for veterans/ active military service members at all Minnesota Historic Sites and Museums, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sartell Senior Connection Veteran’s brunch, 11 a.m., Country Manor, 520 First St. NE, Sartell. Central Minnesota Chapter of the Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, 12:30 p.m., American Legion, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park. Sunday, Nov. 12 Breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., St. Boniface Church, 501 Main St., Cold Spring. Proceeds to benefit “Coats for Kids.” Free Thanksgiving Dinner, after the 10:30 a.m worship service, Northland Bible Baptist Church, 3686 CR 8 SE, St. Cloud. This event will also honor our nation’s veterans. 320-252-5677. Monday, Nov. 13 Lunch and cards, sponsored by Helping Hands Outreach, noon-3 WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY: Basswood logs by truckload delivered to Dodgeville, WI. Bark intact, harvested in dormancy, delivered FRESH cut. Pre-arranged purchases only. Call Al Ladd at 608-935-2341 ext.333 (MCN) ADOPTION PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 855-390-6047 (Void in IL & IN) (MCN) ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE DATE CHANGE: GILBERT’S SALE YARD November MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE NEW DATE IS DEC. 4, 9:00 A.M. Advertising Deadline Nov. 17. No Small Items, Tires after Nov. 22. CONSIGN TODAY, 641-398-2218, Hwy 218, Floyd, IA, www.gilbertsaleyard. com (MCN) AUTOMOBILES DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855752-6680 (MCN) CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Competitive Offer! Nationwide FREE Pick Up! Call Now For a Free Quote! 888-366-5659! (MCN) CABLE/INTERNET SWITCH TO DIRECTV. From $50/

p.m., Rusty Nail, 4 CR 2 S., St. Stephen. St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW, St. Joseph. Fare For All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. 1-800-582-4291. fareforall.org. St. Joseph Township Board, 8 p.m., St. Joseph Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S.

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Sartell Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., Waters Church, 1227 Pinecone Road. 320-258.6061. info@sartellchamber.com. St. Joseph Joint Planning Board, 7 p.m., St. Joseph City Hall, 75 Callaway St. E. 320-363-7201. cityofstjoseph.com. Holistic Moms Network, 7-8:30 p.m., Good Earth Co-op, 2010 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. 320-252-2489. National Alliance on Mental Health, 7-8:30 p.m., Calvary Community Church, 1200 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud. 320-259-7101. Wednesday, Nov. 15 St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, 5 p.m., St. Joseph City Hall, 25 College Ave. N. 320363-7201. cityofstjoseph.com.

Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW, St. Joseph. Intro to Square Dancing, 7 p.m., Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, ComeSquareDance.com, 320-252-4230. Nominal fee. Friday, Nov. 17 Holiday Open House, 8 a.m.6 p.m., Central Minnesota Credit Union, 1300 Elm St. E., St. Joseph and 14284 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville. 888-330-8482. Craft and bake sale, sponsored by Foley Area Community Action Respecting Elders, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Frandsen Bank, 341 Fourth Ave. N., Foley. 320-968-7848. St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW, St. Joseph. Tae Guk Kwon Do, 3-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. 320-2677717. St. Joseph Area Historical Society, open 4-7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. St. Cloud Singles Club Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, American Legion, 17 Second Ave. S., Waite Park. 320339-4533. stcloudsingles.net.

Thursday, Nov. 16 Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association breakfast meeting and industry tour featuring speaker Ashley Schmidt, who will talk on cyber security and liability for small businesses, 7:30 a.m., Coyote Moon Grille, 480 55th Ave. SE, St. Cloud. 800-654-5773. midwest@runestone.net. Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group featuring Jasper Bond who competed in the Alaskan Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race, 9 a.m., Sartell Community

Saturday, Nov. 18 Holiday Craft Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 24+ vendors, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. lwallin@gmail.com. A Nation of Nations, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., registration recommended. http://www.mnhs. org/event/3782.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | SHOW YOU CARE

Visit with a Veteran O

ften, the most valuable gift you can give to someone is your time. This can be particularly true for the United States veteran population. Veterans are in great need of our attention given their high

risk for depression, anxiety, homelessness and suicide. In fact, according to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, as of 2014, approximately 20 veterans die of suicide every day, and six of every 20 were users of VA services.

FIND A VA HOSPITAL VA Hospitals are a wonderful outlet to visit veterans. Not only are the veterans in these facilities wounded in some

manner, but the hospital will likely have visiting programs that can make a visit easier. If you don’t know who you should visit with, staff are happy to recommend the names of veterans who would love to chat with you.

SURPRISE A VETERAN If you can’t visit with a veteran, consider donating to an organization that helps veterans develop healthy social lives.

We provide Head Start, Early Head Start, child care and family support services for eligible children and families in Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties in central Minnesota.

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Brown Paper Ticket is one such organization. The group facilitates unique gifts for veterans through a partnership with the Veteran Tickets Foundation to get tickets to events such as concerts, plays, baseball games and more to veterans with an honorable discharge, as well as their immediate families.

GIVE UP YOUR AIRLINE MILES Another way to honor veter-

ans is to help facilitate a visit for them. It might seem like a small gesture, but donating your unused airline miles to a veteran or active soldier can make the difference of them being able to see and visit with a loved one. Go through the Hero Miles Program, which has helped arrange for more than 50,000 tickets to members of the military and their families. After all, all any of us wants is to not be alone during the holidays.