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People Kristoff Kowalkowski, son of Stacy and Thomas Kowalkowski of Sartell and a St. John’s Prep seventh-grader, competed at Kowalkowski the nation’s top prep football all-star camp, Football University Top Gun, July 20-22 at Dublin (Ohio) Jerome High School in Dublin. Being a part of FBU Top Gun means these players are considered the best at their respective positions. Kowalkowski was invited to Top Gun because of his outstanding performance as a quarterback at the FBU Minneapolis camp. He joined more than 1,600 of the nation’s top athletes at their respective positions and will train with current and former NFL coaches and players. St. John's Prep co-ops with St. Cloud Technical High School for football. Molly Peichel, daughter of Phil and Sue Peichel of Sartell, recently made the dean's list at the University of St. Thomas for spring 2015. She was also selected as Captain of the UST swim team for the 2015-16 season. Five Sartell students were recently named to the spring dean's list at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities. They and their majors are as follows: Ashley Bartlett, junior, biological sciences; Edward Chappell, senior, liberal arts; Joshua Lieberg, senior, science and engineering; Malina Peterson, junior, biological sciences; and Ryan Scharf, junior, science and engineering. Students must attain a minimum 3.66 grade-point average to qualify for this honor. Six Sartell students recently graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. They and their majors are as follows: Samantha Dullinger, bachelor's degree in graphic design; Sean Mann, bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, departmental honors; Kirsty Moir, bachelor's degree in public health education and promotion; Mattie Nieters, bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology; Kelly Orndorff, bachelor's degree in public health education and promotion; and Allison Rengel, bachelor's degree in health-care management.
Clara Grace Cone, infant
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The SWARM Girls 10U Sartell Fastpitch Softball Team “Advantage 1 Insurance” took second place at the Kimball Tournament on June 14. Pictured, from left to right, are: (front row) Lexi Noble, Allayna Gohmann, Jocelyn Simones, Avery Templin and Kaitlyn Lysen; (second row) Sarah Weno, Mariah Thom, Molly Stein, Natalie Rahm and Kaia Gack; (third row) coaches Andy Noble, Greg Gack, Gail Simones, Aaron Stein and Kristie Sundell. Not Pictured: pitching coach Amber Thom, Hannah Sundell and Madeline Halstrom. photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Derek A. Harkins
Engineman 2nd Class Clemens L. Artmann, from Sartell, Minn., performs maintenance on the nozzle of a JP-5 jet fuel pump on board the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay. Green Bay is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in the Indian Ocean. Sartell High School has selected head coaches for both Boys and Girls Golf. Craig Braun has been selected Braun as the Head Boys Golf Coach and Paul Determan has been selected as the Head Girls Golf Coach. Both positions Determan will be on the August school board agenda for approval. Braun, a science teacher at Sartell Middle School, graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1995 and received his master’s degree from St. Thomas in 2000. He has been supporting the Sartell High School Golf program for over 15 years in a variety of roles. Braun will be replacing Mike Sieben who has taken a position with another
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school district. Determan, a social studies teacher at Sartell Middle School, is an alumnus of Sartell High School. He graduated from St. John’s University in 2003 and received his master’s degree from St. Mary’s University. Determan has had 13 years of coaching experience in the district’s golf program. He will be replacing Dave Olson who resigned from coaching golf at the end of this past season to spend more time with his family. Two Sartell students were recently named to the spring dean’s list at Bethel University in St. Paul. They are the following: Alexis Eickhoff, a senior, and Isaac Eickhoff, a junior, daughter and son of Amy and William Eickhoff. Students must attain a minimum grade-point average of 3.6 to qualify for this honor. Andrew Kutz, Sartell, recently earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bemidji (Minn.) State University.
Clara Grace Cone, infant daughter of Stephanie (Oetken) and Andrew Cone of Sartell, was born and died July 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving parents and siblings in St. Cloud Hospital. Her funeral will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, July 25 at Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell. The Rev. Elizabeth Strenge will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Survivors include her parents; siblings, Calen and Cadie of Sartell; and grandparents, Monika and Stephen Oetken of Huron, S.D. and Beth and Jeremy Cone of Excelsior, Minn. Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at: www.williamsdingmann. com.
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If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the Sartell Police Department at 320251-8186 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. July 1 2:49 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Amber Avenue S. A complaint was made regarding a vehicle parked in the lot occupied by two males. Officers spoke to the males and found nothing suspicious. 9:44 p.m. Fireworks. Heritage Drive. A complaint was made regarding fireworks being set off in the area. An officer spoke to a group of people in the park, who agreed to stop and clean up for the evening. July 2 7:54 p.m. Suspicious item. 1st Street S. A report was made regarding four marijuana plants located in a park. The plants were collected and destroyed. July 3 12:51 a.m. Domestic dispute. 1st Avenue S. A report was made regarding a juvenile runaway at the same time a juvenile female was reporting an argument with an adult female. Officers arrived and were able to de-escalate the environment. The female juvenile stated she felt safe staying in the residence for the evening. All stated they were going to bed and no further assistance was needed. 4:58 p.m. Intoxicated male. C.R. 120. A request was made by an adult male, who stated he had been drinking alcohol all day and needed to go to detox. An officer arrived and spoke with the male
and found he was not able to care for himself. He was transported to detox without incident. July 4 5:42 p.m. Verbal altercation. 3rd Street NE. A complaint was made regarding an unknown amount of adults arguing at a residence. Officers arrived and spoke to all parties inside the residence and found the argument was only verbal. They stated no assistance was needed. 10:07 p.m. Watab Court. Fireworks. A complaint was made regarding large fireworks being set off in the area. An officer checked the area and was unable to locate the source. July 5 1:41 .am. Welfare check. Sartell Bridge. A report was made regarding an adult male sitting on the bridge. An officer located the male, who stated he was out walking and was just resting. Nothing suspicious found. 8:57 p.m. Stalled vehicle. Riverside Avenue. While on patrol, an officer located an occupied vehicle stalled on the side of the roadway. The officer contacted a tow truck and provided safety lights until it was removed. July 6 2:49 a.m. Suspicious activity. 8th Street N. A report was made regarding a female screaming. Officers checked the area and were unable to hear or locate anyone screaming. July 7 11:08 a.m. Domestic disturbance. Sunset Avenue. An emergency call was placed stating there was an argument between an adult male and an adult female. Officers arrived and spoke to both Blotter • page 5
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