For years doctors have told people to stick to a low-salt diet. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, our waters should follow the same advice. When snow and ice start to accumulate on Minnesota roads, parking lots and sidewalks, one of the more common reactions is to apply salt, which contains chloride, a water pollutant. When snow and ice
Christmas in the Barn sets two dates
The community is invited to experience the Christmas story in a new way, by attending the 6th annual “Christmas in the Barn” service. Last year there was record attendance with more than 400 people, so a second service will be added this year. Please join us at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 or 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24 at the
Make food shelf donations count
All of December, maximize your food-shelf donations. Any checks received by the Salvation Army of St. Cloud made out to “Food Shelf Charity Challenge” will be matched by the Norm Skalicky Foundation up to $20,000. Also, many times and locations are still available for volunteer bell-ringing. To reserve your spot and location, please call Brenda at 252-4552.
Help with snow removal
Volunteers are needed to help with snow shoveling and other outdoor chores to help people remain independent in their homes. Responsibilities include volunteer orientation, snow removal services, be respectful of the care receiver’s home and aware of safety procedures. Volunteers must maintain client confidentiality. Contact Cherise Robb, Great River Area Faith in Action volunteer coordinator, at (320) 258-8678.
Public notice: Sartell-St. Stephen school board minutes – Nov. 26, 2012
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 748 NOV. 26, 2012 DISTRICT CENTER BOARD ROOM The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Dan Riordan. Members present: Riordan; Greg Asfeld, clerk; Lesa Kramer, treasurer; Mary McCabe, director; Michelle Meyer, director; Chris Gross, director; and Joseph
Congress must act to ban assault weapons
Gun control should no longer be the topic of “conversation,” “dialogue” or “debate.” There’s been enough of that verbal hand-wringing after every incident of gun-slaughter. The hot-topic words then dissipate into inaction – until the next shooter goes crazy and kills more people. Instead, gun control should be the topic of immediate legislative action. The U.S. Congress must tighten gun
Volunteers sought for light housekeeping
Volunteers are needed to complete light housekeeping, routine cleaning and other light chores for an older adult or person with a disability. If you would enjoy working with people and desire to establish a relationship with an older adult or physically challenged person, volunteers are asked to commit two hours per week or as needed and be at least 18
Remembrance ceremony Dec. 15; volunteers, public to lay wreaths
Due to a last minute wave of contributions and sponsorships, all indications are a giant sea of green balsam wreaths with big red bows will spread over the entire Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minn. to honor every one of our countries fallen veterans buried there. The laying of wreaths will take place shortly after the National Rememberance