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World Heritage looking for community reps
World Heritage International Student Exchange Program is seeking representatives to work with volunteer host families and international exchange students in your community. WH provides academic-year and semester-exchange programs in the United States for high school students around the world. Students are 15-18 years of age, have passed a series of academic and character requirements, and are awaiting an opportunity to embark on their American adventure. Local representatives also have the opportunity to support American high school students in their journey abroad. For more information, visit thenewsleaders. com and click on Oct. 28 Criers.
Secretary of State encourages all to vote
This is a big election year. In the fall, Minnesotans will elect their U.S. House representatives, all state representatives and senators, many local and county officials, vote on a constitutional amendment and elect the next U.S. president. Until recently, Minnesota led the nation in voter turnout, but in 2014 we slipped to number six. That’s why I’ve challenged the people of Minnesota to return our state to number one. To help with this effort, my office is conducting nonpartisan voter outreach by partnering with businesses and organizations across the state. To make your participation as easy as possible, my office has produced a range of resources with recommendations as to their best use. You’ll find suggested employee communications, voter guides, social media postings, videos and other resources available at mnvotes.org. For more information, visit thenewsleaders. com and click on Oct. 28 Criers.
St. Cloud Hospital to host behind-the-scenes tour
Take a fascinating behind-thescenes look at the St. Cloud Hospital operating rooms from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Explore surgical careers and learn about the latest surgery procedures and technology. The evening includes hands-on children’s activities and refreshments. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Oct. 28 Criers.
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A College of St. Benedict student hands out treats to children during last year’s Halloween in the Halls event.
As the Halloween holiday fast approaches, pumpkins, skeletons, and other fall or scary decor can be seen on houses, lawns and more in the area. For those interested in celebrating the holiday, local families are once again invited to visit the College of St. Benedict residence halls. “Halloween in the Halls” will be celebrated from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, in the Aurora, Corona and Regina residence halls. The celebration will also include a Halloween carnival at the Gorecki Dining Center. Activities will include games, prizes and carriage rides. Alex Staskiewicz, Lottie Hall residence director, and Elle Lar-
sen, Regina Hall residence director, are the co-chairs of the event. “As I am new to the campus, it’s exciting to be a part of an event that sustains a strong bond between the campus and community,” Staskiewicz said. She said they lean on their fellow residential life and house staff, both students and professionals, as well as other campus organizations and individuals to help with the execution of the event on the day it takes place, but she and Larsen work hard to put all the pieces of the event together beforehand. Staskiewicz said about 450 people attended last year’s event. According to an Oct. 24, 2014, article by Sr. Louis Wedl and published in The Record, CSB • page 5
Voters asked to approve new high school by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Should a new St. Cloud high school be constructed? Should the current Apollo High School undergo major improvements? Those are two related ballot questions voters in the St. Cloud School District will be asked to decide in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. An informational meeting about the proposals will be discussed at
a public meeting from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Apollo High School’s Resource Center. A building tour of the school will follow the presentation. A new high school, if approved, would accommodate up to 1,600 students and would be built at a site along 33rd Street S. in St. Cloud. It will be the second time in two years voters have been asked to approve school referendums. The last one proposed
was defeated in November. It called for a new high school and other projects for a total of $160 million, but voters rejected it on a vote of 8,460 to 7,393. Planning groups and the school board then re-examined options. In late July of this year, the school board approved placing another referendum on the ballot for Nov. 8. This one involves two questions. The first calls for $104.5 million for
a new high school. The second asks for $38.8 million for major renovation projects at Apollo High School. For the second question to become a reality, voters must approve the first question. However, voters could still approve Question 1 but not Question 2, and Question 1 (building of a new high school) could still happen. The total cost of both quesVoters • page 3
Christmas Treasures set for early November by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com
A Joetown Christmas Treasures sale will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and 9 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Church of St. Joseph Heritage Hall Parish Center. Slightly-used Christmas treasures of all kinds will be for sale. Shoppers will have a chance to shop at the general sale and the Boutique Shop and will be greeted by the smell of fresh-baked bread, cookies, brewed coffee and soup. Marjorie Henkemeyer, parish nurse, said there is something for everyone, including orna-
ments, trees, garlands, nativity sets, Christmas table linens, candles, village pieces, figurines, wreaths and more. Henkemeyer encourages people to invite their friends and family to the event. She said shoppers can have fun socializing while they shop for new Christmas decor. “It’s an opportunity to enjoy a cup of soup and/or cookies right from the oven,” she said. Last January, church members were asked to donate Christmas items for the sale. Those items were placed in storage until the sale could be held this fall. Treasures • page 4
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Proceeds from the Joetown Christmas Treasures sale will be used to help pay for cleaning, electrical repair and tonal enhancements of the church’s pipe organ, which was installed in 1973. A total of $140,134 is needed by Dec. 31, 2017 to complete the necessary work on the organ.
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Friday, Oct. 28 Trick or Treat on Main Street, 3-5 p.m., Main Street, Rice. Trunk or Treat, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by youth party (for grades 7-12) until 9:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 2615 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. 320-252-2153. Sultans of String Performance, 7:30 p.m., Stephen B Humphrey Theater, St. John’s University, 2840 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 320-363-5777. csbsju.edu/wow. contributed photo
Stearns County Deputy Chad Meemken arrested three motorists for DWI. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety recognizes this accomplishment with the “Hat Trick” award. The regional representative from the Office of Traffic Safety, Becky Putzke (left) presented Meemken with his recognition pin and hat. Congratulations to Meemken, and thank you for helping increase public safety in Stearns County. contributed photo
The Great Northern Theatre Company has leased a new facility in Rockville, allowing the cast of the play Drinking Habits to practice in the same location where all their equipment is located. This has allowed them to move all their costumes, props, lighting, sound equipment and stage building supplies into one space. Cast pictured from left to right: Linda Gustafson, St. Cloud; Anita Reber, St. Joseph; Mitchell Hurrle South Haven, Kimball; Cory Quinn, Waite Park; Brad Busse, Rockville; Lauren Rieffer Cold Spring; Maggie Molitor, Cold Spring.
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Saturday, Oct. 29 Freaky 5K, a Halloween-themed family friendly event sponsored by ARC Midstate, 8 a.m., Sartell Middle School, 627 Third Ave. N., Sartell. 320-2517272. Craft and Bake Sale, sponsored by Sartell Area Churches, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier School, 308 Second St. N., Sartell. Sunday, Oct. 30 A Choral Community, a fall concert celebrating the breadth and diversity of choral music in Central Minnesota, featuring the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota, Cantabile Girls’ Choir, the St. John’s Boys’ Choir and the St. Cloud Area Singing Saints Barbershop Chorus,
If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250 or TriCounty Crime Stoppers at 320-2551301, 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 crime. Aug. 26 5:03 a.m. Unlocked door. College Avenue N. While on patrol, an officer found an unlocked door at a local business. The area was cleared, and the keyholder was notified. 8:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. Morningside Loop. Police were dis-
7 p.m. Ritsche Auditorium, St. Cloud State University. tickets.yccm.org.
Monday, Oct. 31 District 742 Teaching and Learning Department Meeting for the Board of Education Ad Hoc Education Committee, 3 p.m., Administration Offices, 1000 N. 44th Ave., St, Cloud. St. Joseph Township Board, 8 p.m., St. Joseph Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S. Trick-or-Can, door-to-door CSB/ SJU students collecting items for the food shelf. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Dry Eye Syndrome Seminar, 6 p.m., PineCone Vision Center, 2180 Troop Drive, Sartell. 866-615-6822. Drumming Duo Performance, 7 p.m., Local Blend Coffehouse, 19 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. French Film Festival, showing of Mon Amie Victoria, 7:15 p.m., St. John’s University (Art Building 102), 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville.
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St. Germain St., St. Cloud. St. Joseph Planning Commission, 6 p.m., St. Joseph City Hall, 25 College Ave. N. 320-363-7201. cityofstjoseph. com.
Friday, Nov. 4 St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW. stjosephhistoricalmn. org. Ladies Night Out, 4-8 p.m.,, VFW, 901 N Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Art Crawl, 5-9 p.m., downtown St. Cloud.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 St. Joseph Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org.
Saturday, Nov. 5 Craft Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Eagles Club, 730 41st Ave. N., St. Cloud. Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Great Hall, St. John’s University, Collegeville. Craft-Vendor Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion, Second Ave. N., Waite Park. Craft-Vendor Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., VWF 428, 9 18th Ave. N., St. Cloud. The Hunt is On, deer-hunting widows’ event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., LaPlayette, 19 College Ave. N., St. Joseph. St. Cloud Film Festival, noon, Pioneer Place, 22 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud.
Thursday, Nov. 3 Keys to the Future fundraiser, featuring an Apollo High School orchestra concert, sponsored by Eckblad Williams Community Fund, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Falcon Bank/Gray Plant Mooty, 1010 W.
Sunday, Nov. 6 St. Cloud Film Festival, noon, Pioneer Place, 22 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Veterans’ Day Parade and Social, 1 p.m., St. Cloud VA Medical Center and Apollo High School.
patched to a suspicious vehicle driving in and out of residents’ driveways. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
Aug. 28 6:21 p.m. Suspicious activity. Jade Road. Police were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity at Kennedy Elementary. Upon arrival, there were no persons or vehicles located on the premises. The area was cleared.
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Aug. 27 1:19 p.m. Domestic. Iverson Street W. Police intervened in a verbal argument. The two parties agreed to separate for the evening. No further action was taken. 10:45 p.m. Public assist. Second Avenue N.W. Police were flagged down by a resident who stated his house party was getting out of control. He stated he intended for the party to be 21+ but more people had come then he expected. Officers approached the house and had people leave.
Aug. 29 6:52 p.m. Property damage. Able Street E. A complainant called officers after there had been damage to his newly-seeded grass. The area was torn up. It appeared a vehicle had driven onto the grass. Police informed the complainant they would check with city maintenance to see if one of their vehicles had done the damage. Photos were taken.
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Voters from front page tions is $143.3 million, which is about $16.7 million less than the 2015 bond proposal that was rejected. Here are the two referendum questions as they will appear, word for word, on the Nov. 8 election ballot:
Question 1:
Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud Area Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general-obligation school-building bonds in an amount not to exceed $104,500,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of a school site and school facilities, including reimbursement for the acquisition of land previously purchased for the school site, and the construction and equipping of a new Tech High School facility?
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If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the school board of Independent School District No. 742 (St. Cloud Area Public Schools) also be authorized to issue its general-obligation school-building bonds in an amount not to exceed $38,750,000 to provide funds for the repair, renovation, equipping, upgrading and construction of improvements to the existing Apollo High School site and facility?
Tax impact
According to calculations by the referendum organizers, approval of the referendum would mean, on average, a homeowner who has a house worth $150,000 would see a property-tax increase of $12.99 per month until the bond is paid off – or $155.88 per year.
Why?
Advocates of the bond issue have long said Tech High School in south St. Cloud, built
in 1917, has many health-andsafety risks to students and staff, besides structural problems that would have to be fixed at considerable costs. Renovating Tech up to standards would cost more than building a new high school, advocates maintain. If the referendum is approved, Tech High School could be used for school-district offices and a welcome center, as well as for some additional learning spaces for Apollo students. Apollo High School, built in 1969, is inadequate for the kinds of flexible learning that has become – and continues to be – so different from the learning modes of years ago, back in the 20th century, according to the referendum backers. That is why, they say, Apollo is badly in need of repairs, renovations, new equipment, upgrading and structural improvements. For more about the bond proposal, see the St. Cloud School District website at isd742.org.
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Church of St. Joseph music director David Orzechowski jokes around with parish staff as he examines the church pipe organ with a stethoscope. Proceeds from the Joetown Christmas Treasures sale, which will be held Nov. 4 and 5 in the parish center, will be used to help pay for cleaning and restoration of the 43-year-old organ.
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from front page The proceeds of the sale will be used to help pay for cleaning, electrical repair and tonal enhancements of the church’s pipe organ. A total of $140,134 is needed by Dec. 31, 2017 to complete the necessary work
Students in grades 5-11 are invited to visit Prep! Call 320-363-3315 to RSVP and reserve your space.
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on the organ. The organ was installed in 1973 by pipe-organ consultant Arthur Kurtzman Jr. and assistant K.C. Marrin. The sale is being hosted by the church’s Willing Hands group, along with many other area volunteers. To volunteer at the sale or for more information, contact Henkemeyer at 320-363-4588 or mhenk2929@aol.com.
Constitutional amendment question on ballot by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com
geville. Eken said of legislators setting their own pay right now: “It’s a clear and glaring conflict of interest that’s Eken built within our constitution because our constitution says we set all appropriations for state funds, including our own pay.” The one-sentence ballot question Minnesota voters will consider on Nov. 8, is this: “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to remove lawmakers’ power to set their own pay and instead establish an independent citizens-only council to prescribe salaries of lawmakers?” “It’s very clear, very to the point, and the independent citizens council is completely objective,” Eken said. “It’s very restrictive as to who can serve on it.” For example, no legislators past or present can serve on the council, and no spouses of legislators, no staff from the legislature, no lobbyists past
Should state lawmakers set their own salaries or should that decision best be left to an independent citizens commission to avoid what could be perceived as a conflict of interest? Minnesota voters will be asked on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, to choose whether to have a constitutional amendment establishing a citizens’ board that would set the salaries of lawmakers. “It is important to note that right now we, as legislators, set our own pay,” said Sen. Kent Eken of Senate District 4, which includes Norman County, Clay County and a part of Becker County. “We believe that is a conflict of interest. There’s no question about that.” The 52-year-old Lutheran and father of four from Twin Valley is a member of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer-Labor Party who earned his master’s degree in history from St. Cloud State University before teaching at St. John’s Prep School in Colle-
or present from the legislature, no judges past or present or their staff, no governors past or present or their staff can serve either. “There’s no legislative appointee serving on the council,” Eken said. “Those who are appointed will be appointed by the heads of the other two branches of government – the governor and the chief justice of the Supreme Court.” Each congressional district across the state will be represented by those appointed to the council, and appointments will also be made to ensure “political balance,” according to Eken. “There’s a lot of restrictions as to who can and cannot serve on this council to ensure every possible conflict of interest is removed from the process,” he said. Eken said there has not been a change since 1999 to legislators’ base salary of about $31,000 per year. “The only argument I’ve ever heard in opposition to establishing a council is the argument of accountability – that legislators should be held accountable for
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how they set their pay,” he said. “But that argument is weak at best, and, I think bogus in many cases because there are many who are voting on the pay issue who are not coming back again (to the legislature), and obviously, they are not being held accountable if they have no intention of coming back.” A National Conference of State Legislatures survey ranks Minnesota 19th in base pay for legislators among the 39 states that provide an annual salary. “There’s actually people who voted against pay increases and then still take (them), and they use their vote against the pay increase to cover up the fact they are taking it. That’s the opposite of accountability,” Eken said. “When it comes to the issue of pay, we are not the objective ones to be making that decision because we obviously have a direct benefit,” he said. “We vote on how much money to take directly out of our own constituents’ pockets to put into our own, and there’s no more glaring conflict of interest than that.”
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from front page the college’s newspaper, the tradition of Halloween in the Halls began in 1989 after the abduction of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling of St. Joseph. People in the area were very fearful of allowing their children to dress in costumes and go door-to-door to ask for candy and treats as they had in previous years. Sister Susan Rudolph, the director of housing at the college, thought it would be a good idea to invite parents to bring their children to Mary Hall for trick-or-treating. Other residence directors liked and agreed with her suggestion. The tradition of visiting the college’s halls in costumes to collect treats from students and staff has continued throughout the years. “I am pleased to have been a part of planning Halloween in the Halls this year,” Larsen said. “It is such a fun, familyfriendly event that it’s hard to imagine it stemmed from such a tragic event. Halloween in the Halls is, at its core, a testament to the strength a community has when disaster strikes.” The event includes a tribute to Jacob Wetterling and his family. Prayer cards will be available. The event and treats are funded by the college’s Department of Residential Life and Housing. For more information about the event, contact Larson at 320-363-5619 or e1larsen@ csbsju.edu.
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College of St. Benedict director of housing, Mary Beth Thompson (right), is shown with her family at last year’s Halloween in the Halls event. This year’s event will be celebrated from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 in the Aurora, Corona and Regina residence halls. Activities will include games, prizes and carriage rides.
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Our View Batten down the hatches, bundle up good, for winter’s on its way Brrr! Bundle up, everybody. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we are heading for below-average temperatures this winter. This time, again, it’s La Niña that gets the blame. La Niña, meaning “The Girl” in Spanish, is the sister of El Niño (“The Boy”), both of which refer to temperatures in the east Equatorial Pacific Ocean. La Niña temps are the below-normal ones that can affect winter temperatures on land. NOAA had this to say: “La Niña winters tend to favor above-average snowfall around the Great Lakes and in the northern Rockies and below-average snowfall in the mid-Atlantic.” Well, who’s taking bets? Most often, weather forecasters are people who get paid to dispense misinformation. The colder-than-normal winter predicted (as if “normal” winters aren’t cold enough) is music to the ears of those who don’t believe in global warming (who don’t understand it) and to those outdoor types who thrive in below-zero temps like Eskimos. Then, alas, there’s the rest of us. The NOAA advisory, whether it proves true or not, is a good wake-up call for all Minnesotans. It’s time to get prepared by doing the following: • Time to check our furnaces or other heating systems to make sure they are in good, safe working order. • Insulate one’s house against winter’s blasting drafts. • Prepare a winter-survival kit to keep in vehicles. It should include candles, matches or a cigarette lighter; a canister or two of Sterno; a flashlight; a rocket flare; a red banner cloth so your stranded car can be noticed with banner flapping on the radio antenna; some snacks like highenergy bars; a collapsible shovel; a gallon of bottled water; extra hats, socks and mitten; and a first-aid kit. (Those items can be placed inside a plastic tote or in a waterproof backpack. The gallon of water should be placed in the car just before any out-of-town trip.) Also, put plenty of warm blankets or sleeping bags in the back seat or trunk. • Last, but not least, get a winter tuneup for vehicles to make sure they are safe for winter driving. It’s all too easy to overlook these prewinter preparations, but if we do them now, before winter arrives, we will be able to face and endure the rigors of winter with a lot more confidence and a sense of well-being.
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Opinion Thank you, Bobby Vee, for magical moments When I heard the news the morning of Oct. 24 that Bobby Vee had died, it’s as if I’d had the wind knocked out of me, as if he had been a favorite relative. I think a lot of local people feel that way because Vee was as downhome, kind, generous, approachable and likable as the best of next-door neighbors. He was very much at home in Central Minnesota, a place he blessed again and again with a long series of benefit concerts for Cathedral High School and later as the headliner for the incredible annual Fourth of July Joetown Rocks concerts in St. Joseph. When I was a 15-year-old southSt. Cloud kid, if someone would have told me I’d meet Bobby Vee some day, I’d have burst out laughing. At that time, pre-Beatles, my brothers and I had a lot of Bobby Vee records we’d spin incessantly on our cheesy monaural Decca record player, along with hits by Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Ray Charles, the Shirelles, the Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, Johnny Tillotson, Brian Hyland and so many other early greats. I remember as if yesterday playing Del Shannon’s “Runaway” until the 45-rpm disc was nothing but a series of hisses and scratches. Same with my two favorite Bobby Vee hits of that time – “Devil or Angel“ and “Take Good Care of My Baby.” I first heard all those hits on KDWBChannel 63 radio out of Minneapolis. We kids lived our lives with our transistor radios practically glued to our ears. When the Beatles, the Stones and Bob Dylan burst upon the scene, we, kids, in our late teens by then, pretty much – unfairly – put aside those earlier hits we’d loved so
Dennis Dalman Editor much – the teen-angst tunes, many with bubble-gum flavors. Flash forward to 1980. While living and studying in London, I’d pop into pubs for a beer or two and was surprised to find so many Bobby Vee songs on the jukeboxes – more Vee tunes than Beatles. In talking with Londoners, I discovered Vee was still a huge favorite and that he still occasionally toured Britain to sell-out crowds. Two years later, in 1982, I began work as a reporter. I was as thrilled as a teeny-bopper one day when my editor assigned me to cover a concert at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria – a Bobby Vee-Del Shannon show. Before the performance, I found myself sitting across from two of the musical heroes of my teen years – Vee and Shannon. It was overwhelming to think I’d actually met them. Of course, I had to tell them all about my brothers and me playing their records on our cruddy record player. They both grinned with amusement and pleasure, even though they must have heard compliments like that thousands of times. I asked Vee if it’s true that Bob Dylan, before he was even known, had once played with Vee’s band circa 1960. Vee laughed and said, “How in the heck did you know that?” I told him I’d read about it in Rolling Stone. And, sure enough, Vee and band members had met this scrawny kid in a record shop
in the Fargo-Moorhead area. They mentioned they were in need of a piano player. The guy said he plays piano and his name is Elston Gunnn (three n’s, go figure). They hired him. He played just a few gigs in the Dakotas’ area and then one night he just vanished. “That kid could really rock out in the key of C,” Vee told me. A few years later, Vee and his band were in New York City. While looking in a window of a record shop, they saw an album on display. “Hey, isn’t that the kid that played piano for us a few times?” one of them asked. They were all flabbergasted. Sure enough, the debut album was called simply Bob Dylan, the new name for Elston Gunnn. Love that story. A year or two later after that rockin’ Vee-Shannon concert, again I had the pleasure of seeing-hearing the two of them perform yet another joint concert. Still later, I was pleased yet again to be able to interview Vee and tour his downtown St. Joseph music studio with his sons. In all the years since the summer of ’61, that day I first heard “Take Good Care of My Baby” on KDWB, it’s been one of my favorite songs. When by chance it’s on my car radio, I turn it up full blast. I sing along, filled with instant exhilaration. As I write this, I’m listening to Vee’s oldies-but-goodies. Thank you, Bobby Vee, for all those magical musical moments you gave us through so many decades. Vee’s visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at St. John the Baptist Parish Center, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville. His funeral will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 2 at St. John’s Abbey Church, 2900 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville.
We have met the enemy . . . There is no two ways about it – The Donald (as in Trump) tests the tolerance quotient of those on the left. He is offensive. Offensive to women. Offensive to Mexicans. Offensive to war heroes. Offensive to LGBT individuals. Practically any group or class of people in American society has felt the sting of stupid words Donald says. And yet, he continues to keep on saying it. And even inventing new ways to insult and enrage us. And he has every right. That’s what J.K. Rowling, the author of all the Harry Potter books said. She admits he’s gotten under her skin. She admits much of what The Donald spouts is purely bigoted and offensive, but she says bad manners and filthy tongue are not cause enough to ban him from visiting the British Isles. And she is right. “If my offended feelings can justify a travel ban on Donald Trump, I have no moral grounds on which to argue those offended by feminism, or the fight for trans-gender rights, or universal suffrage, should not oppress campaigners for those causes,” said Rowling, who spoke at the annual PEN Literary Gala in New York City where she received an award. Of course there are those who are so enraged they will hear none of this. Blind hurt and rage lead them to imitate the very person
Dave DeMars Reporter who wants to build a wall to keep out Mexicans and implement a ban on all Muslims coming to this country. Hell, for all we know, if The Donald is elected, he’ll probably start a movement to cleanse the armed forces of Muslims who may well have been here for 50 years. “If you seek the removal of freedoms from an opponent simply on the grounds they have offended you, you have crossed a line to stand alongside tyrants who imprison, torture and kill on exactly the same justifications,” Rowling said. That’s a nice way of saying what cartoonist Walt Kelly of Pogo fame said many years ago: “We have met the enemy and he is us.” Look in the mirror, America. At the same time, do not become so thin-skinned you must cry out for safe rooms in your dormitories because some bad-mouth bully of a clown said something that hurt your feelings. There are plenty of times when my own feelings have been scratched raw by something some jerk said.
I have never been a fan of political correctness. The price of living in a democracy, where every crackpot can spout his or her gibberish and hate-filled speech, is the getting your/our fragile egos bruised and battered sometimes. I suspect that is what Dylan had in mind when he wrote in Tombstone Blues about the hysterical bride. “The hysterical bride in the penny arcade Screaming she moans, “I’ve just been made” Then sends out for the doctor who pulls down the shade Says, “My advice is to not let the boys in.” Now the medicine man comes and he shuffles inside He walks with a swagger and he says to the bride “Stop all this weeping, swallow your pride You will not die, it’s not poison.” Perhaps we have all become “hysterical brides” running about wringing our collective politically correct hands and letting the badmouth Donalds of the world control us. What it all comes down to can be emblazoned on the the back of a T-shirt. “Haters gonna hate.” “Exaggerated sensitiveness is an expression of the feeling of inferiority,” Alfred Adler once said. Suck it up and get on with life.
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Letters to the Editor
District 13 needs a drastic change in leadership if we want to see progress Jim Graeve, St. Joseph
The Republican Party has often reminded us that government should be run more like a business. Well, a good business finds a replacement if a provider does not deliver the
product or service it promised. We in Senate District 13, the area from Paynesville to Sartell, have a chance to replace Sen. Michelle Fischbach, Rep. Jeff Howe and Rep. Tim O’Driscoll, all Republicans who failed to give us a transportation bill.
Candidates Anne Buckvold, Matthew Crouse and Michael Willemsen will give us some fresh new faces in our state Legislature. Our current reps and senator have become complacent in their job. It seems they are taking us citizens for granted.
Our newly-elected officials will have the hunger and energy to get the job done on time. Annie Buckvold will be the first woman ever elected to the Minnesota House from Senate District 13. It’s about time.
Do your homework, get the facts and vote NO on the District 742 levy request Tom Hell, St. Joseph Faye Dyson, St. Cloud
Before you let the school board and special-interest groups flood you with false information about the pending levy, investigate the real facts about the levy. All of us are bombarded with half-truths and lies by omission all propagated by highly-paid administrators and lawyers who play word games. The rhetoric about your property
value is laughable. That was made up by a drunk realtor at an after-hours bar. Fact is, no one wants to buy a house with a high property-tax bill. The only one that likes that concept is the county assessor. If you listen to the propaganda, you are left with the feeling if you don’t support the levy, you hate children and teachers and may well be guilty of spitting on the sidewalk. Before you vote, remember public schools are “fully funded” by the state of
Minnesota. The state provides more than $12,000 per student. Gov. Mark Dayton spent the last two sessions adding MORE state money to the schools. By the way, that is the only money used by the highlysought charter schools. They build, staff and operate schools strictly on that money. The District 742 School Board years ago passed a $724 per-student levy. The district can assess up to $724 without a vote, and they did. The new levy request is “in addi-
tion to” that levy, which is already on your property tax bill (look at your statement). Do your own math. Don’t listen to the half-truths, rhetoric and propaganda being distributed by those who personally benefit. Not one of those folks with a sign in their yard is going to write you a check for your increased taxes. Our schools need to live within a budget just as we all do. Vote no!
Recently in preparation for an education forum, I called all superintendents of the seven school districts in my legislative district. Many were surprised by the call. One exclaimed, “I’ve never had a legislator or candidate call me before. Thank you!” If elected, I will continue to ensure the experiences of community members and leaders are considered when shaping policy. My consistent promise to residents of 13A is I will do everything I can to get elected officials working together. This last session, virtually
nothing happened. Nearly 10 years ago, the 35W bridge collapsed and 12 people died. All candidates of SD 13 and 14 just learned another one of Minnesota’s more than 22,000 bridges collapsed. Thankfully, no one was hurt. I won’t make everyone happy if I’m elected. I’m OK with that. Much like serving dinner every night to four kids; someone is usually unhappy. I have a responsibility to put dinner on the table, to ensure basic needs are met.
Residents of Minnesota need to stand together on issues central to the overall health of our state: transportation, education, jobs, health care. This is the only reliable antidote to the partisan politics that have overtaken our state and stalled all efforts of reasonable governance. To those residing in legislative District 13A, I ask for your vote on Nov. 8. Let’s “Buck the System” and get our state government working again.
legislative platform each year and works to help local legislators understand and support that platform. I served as a community representative on that committee and saw first-hand how much Peter accomplished. He spent time in the schools listening to teachers, students and admin-
istrators so he truly understood the most important needs of the district’s students. He invited legislators into the school so they understood the district’s priorities. Peter’s ability to work with legislators on both sides of the aisle was impressive, and he helped gain a great deal of support for
our schools. Peter cares deeply about District 742 and its students. His experiences and his willingness to listen and learn are just what we need on the St. Cloud Area School Board. Please join me in voting for Peter Hamerlinck on Nov. 8.
Buckvold vows to serve the people, community, not the government Anne Buckvold, St. Joseph I am Catholic. I don’t have any illusions I can make a perfect world. The world, similar to my home with four young children, is mysterious and messy. I like it this way. It leaves plenty of room for joy and wonder, and work is always readily available. Our community and country is split. Our politics are deeply divided and in many ways void of faith. I have faith in the whole, which is why I am running to represent District 13A.
Hamerlinck would be asset to St. Cloud school board; he cares deeply Debra Gold, St. Joseph
I write in support of Peter Hamerlinck for St. Cloud School Board. During his previous school-board service, Peter chaired the board’s Legislative Action Committee. This committee develops the board’s
Re-electing Bromenschenkel for county commissioner is smart choice Bruce Tessen, St. Joseph I have been a friend of Mark Bromenschenkel for many years. I also
have had the privilege of serving with Mark as a board member for the Central Minnesota Emergency Services Chaplaincy. Mark has a lot of experience in
various leadership capacities, but what I like most about Mark is that he is genuine, sincere and has a great work ethic. I wholeheartedly recommend re-
electing Mark for Stearns County commissioner. Mark will continue to do a great job.
Perske has leadership, determination to serve as county commissioner Amanda Euerle, St. Joseph
I was so excited when I first saw Joe Perske’s campaign appear in St. (Joseph) a couple of weeks ago. Then last week when Perske came to my house door-
knocking, it was an awesome reunion for us as a former student and teacher. Having grown up in Sartell, I know the quality person and leader Joe Perske is and how much he cares for people and his city. Perske’s local roots, along with
his many years of teaching and coaching, have gained him the trust and respect of so many local residents. Perske has demonstrated his leadership skills as a council member and mayor, and is always willing to listen to folks about their
schools and their city. Perske’s warm personality yet no-nonsense approach to government will serve St. (Joseph) and Stearns County well. Joe Perske is a great choice for Stearns County commissioner.
add: Non-Commercial Speech (political) signs . . . shall be set back a minimum distance of no less than 15 feet from the curb line (and) shall not be on any public right-of-way. One person who should know better is a former mayor, congressional candidate and current county-commissioner
candidate. He alone has nearly a dozen illegally-placed signs on Minnesota Street and numerous others throughout the city. The solution is simple. The state allows for county and city maintenance workers to remove the signs and place them in a central location for pickup. Mayor Rick Schultz and the city must be
encouraging this behavior because, after numerous complaints, they have done nothing. Personally, I will not vote for any candidate who cannot follow the simplest of rules. What will they do when they are in office?
Candidates are overlooking campaign sign laws, placing signs illegally Tom Ellenbecker, St. Joseph
Here we go again! The usual suspects (Democrats) are plastering Minnesota Street with illegallyplaced campaign signs. The rules are simple: no signs on easements, rights-ofway or boulevards, plus city ordinances
Due to space constraints, the Newsleaders was unable to publish all submissions. However, because we appreciate hearing from our readers and believe their voices should be heard, we have posted all remaining letters not seen on this page to our website. Visit thenewsleaders.net, and click on the opinion column at the top of your screen.
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