As a garden-variety of scams keeps growing like noxious weeds, it’s difficult to understand why so many people fall for them. How can victims be so gullible? However, in some ways, falling victim to a scam is understandable. For one thing, people are constantly being asked for their Social Security numbers. On the one hand, people are told never, ever
Ten-year-old steps in as lead drummer for show
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com When drummer Jeff Vee had to leave town shortly before a CD-release event for songwriter Adam Hammer, Hammer didn’t have far to look for a replacement. Ten-year-old Bennett Velline, the nephew of Jeff Vee and grandson of rock legend Bobby Vee, came to the rescue. He went from being expected to play 12 bars of drums
Expansion helps St. Joseph Meat Market clinch seven state awards
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com Seven gold plaques have been added to the wall above the service counter at the St. Joseph Meat Market. Last year, only one plaque was added to the wall, but the wall is now running out of space to hold the business’s many state and national honors. The St. Joseph Meat Market won seven awards this
Spring’s arrival is celebrated with open house
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com As if the smell of fresh flowers is not enough to greet customers at Floral Arts in St. Joseph, there was the added aroma of wood-fire-baked artisan bread luring visitors during a recent open house event at the business. Floral Arts hosted its first open house with the theme, “Welcome Spring,” as part of an effort
St. John’s wrestlers congratulated with lunch from fan
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com One of the first things Scott Wierschem will tell you up front is that he likes wrestling. The second is that he is St. John’s University’s wrestling team’s biggest fan. His love for the team has nothing to do with the fact his nephew, Chad Henle, is a member. As a former champion wrestler himself, the
McGoldrick enters Sixth District race
Seeks DFL endorsement to defeat Michele Bachmann in November There are millions of reasons why Brian McGoldrick shouldn’t run against Michele Bachmann, but even more reasons why he is. And why he’ll win. Successful businessman and Democrat Brian McGoldrick recently announced he is seeking the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement to run for the U.S. House of Representatives this November, on behalf
Arlington Place residents celebrate with Hawaiian luau
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com Twenty residents at Arlington Place Assisted Living Community recently celebrated with a Hawaiian luau. Pat Flicker, housing manager, said the event was originally planned to bring summer fun during the usually cooler month of March. This year the temperatures were in the high 60-degree range. Arlington residents and their families and friends enjoyed Hawaiian-theme decorations and
Annual birdhouse event connects community
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com Area wood ducks, wrens and bluebirds will be living in style after the annual Birdhouse Night at the American Legion in St. Joseph earlier this month. The event is sponsored by the St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club and has attracted hundreds of families and community members for the last 19 years. Such was the scene