Sartell police say shots fired in Sauk River, Whitney parks
At around 4:20 p.m. Jan. 10, Sartell police officers heard possible gun shots near Walmart parking lot. Simultaneously, St. Cloud police officers were dispatched to possible gun shots near Whiteny Park. Once in the area, St. Cloud officers found three males crossing the bridge from Sauk River Regional Park on the Sartell side of the Sauk River to the St. Cloud side. The male were identified but had no weapons on them and were released. Investigating officers did locate two firearms hidden in the park on the Sartell side of the river. Sartell police continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information should contact them at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crimestoppers at 1-800-255-1301 or tricountycrimestoppers.org.
Lions dinner to be held tonight at Sal’s Bar, Grill
A chicken and ham dinner, sponsored by the St. Joseph Lions Club, will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Sal’s Bar & Grill, 109 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. The event includes a meat raffle and silent auction.
Sartell hockey conducts raffle
The Sartell Youth Hockey Association is now conducting a raffle with a grand prize of $2,699.99; 100 winners will receive St. Cloud Scheels gift cards for any merchandise in the store. There is a 1 in 20 chance of winning. Tickets may be purchased at both Blue Line Bar & Grill locations and the Firing Line Indoor Range and Gun Shop. For more information, visit sartellhockeyraffle.com.
Help Country Manor with fun activities
Help Country Manor Campus enrich the lives of their residents by joining them on trips in the community. Whether they go out to eat, shopping at the mall, relaxing at the movies or to a ball game, they are in need of friendly volunteers to help assist residents around the activity. This volunteer position has a very flexible schedule and is contacted either via email or phone on a monthly basis to sign up for excursions that work into your schedules. Contact Casaundra, Country Manor Campus, at 320-253-1920.
Kitchen helpers sought
The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to help prep the community lunch. This is a light prep work and serving position, making salad, cutting fruit and or vegetables etc. There is not much cooking involved with this position. Their community lunch is served 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. Chose the day that works best for you. Volunteers are needed to start at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Barb Nelson, Salvation Army volunteer coordinator, at 320-257-7435.
