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Metro Bus to provide free rides on Election Day
Metro Bus is providing free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Free rides will be offered on all Metro Bus Fixed Route and Northstar Link Commuter Bus services. The free-ride offer is not available for Dial-a-Ride services. Most of the polling places in Sartell, St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park are on or within walking distance of a bus route. Visit ridemetrobus.com to see which routes serve each polling location.
Daylight saving time ends
Daylight saving time, which started in March, ends Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 a.m. Residents should turn clocks back one hour to reflect the ending of daylight saving time.
Snow season parking begins
City residents are reminded snow season parking starts Saturday, Nov. 1. No parking is allowed on any city street between 1-7 a.m, lasting until April 1.
‘Share the Spirit’ seeks donors
Catholic Charities “Share the Spirit” program matches families who are experiencing hardship with groups of people who want to adopt such a family for Christmas. All families to be adopted are nominated by area social workers from area human-service organizations. Those who would like to volunteer to adopt a family, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Oct. 31 Criers.
My Life On The Farm event to be held Nov. 12
The Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club hosts My Life on the Farm at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Stearns History Museum, 235 S. 33rd Ave., St. Cloud. Minnesota author Ann Aubitz will share this story based on her mother’s life growing up in Benton and Morrison counties during the Great Depression. For more information, visit thenewsleaders. com and click on Oct. 31 Criers.
‘We Are Thankful’ set Nov. 22
Kids Fighting Hunger hosts the second annual “We Are Thankful” community-wide food-packaging event on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. For more information, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Oct. 31 Criers.
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A 65-yearold St. Joseph man was charged in court Oct. 28 for wounding and attempting to kill his estranged wife during a highspeed chase Vogt and shooting rampage Oct. 25. Gary Dennis Vogt appeared before Judge Davick-Halfen in Stearns County District Court, where he was charged with two felonies: attempted pre-meditated murder in the first degree and attempted murder in the first degree while committing a felony. Both counts carry a prison sentence of a maximum of 20 years. Vogt remains in jail. His bail was set by the judge at $2 million for unconditional release and $1 million for conditional release. The estranged wife, 63, is referred to in court documents only as “S.K.V.” She suffered gunshot wounds to her head and back in the incident. The injuries, treated at the St. Cloud Hospital, were not life-threatening. The incident occurred about 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 during a
chase involving the woman driving one vehicle and her estranged husband pursuing her and shooting at her from his pickup. According to a Stearns County Sheriff’s Department report, the chase-and-shooting was reported by several motorist eyewitnesses who saw a car being pursued from CR 2 and then on CR 4 from St. Wendel Township (the Fisher Hill area) to west St. Cloud. The chase and the sounds of gunfire were reported via several 911 calls. Witnesses said the pursuing pickup had repeatedly rammed the other car while they were both in motion. After entering west St. Cloud, the pursuer once more rammed the woman’s vehicle at which time the woman stopped the car. The male driver then fired more shots toward the woman’s car, then drove off. He was stopped and apprehended by a Stearns County sheriff’s deputy shortly afterward near the Sauk River bridge. In the meantime, witnesses stopped to help the woman before more law enforcement and the Gold Cross ambulance arrived. The woman was then taken to the hospital by ambulance. The husband was also taken to the hospital in an ambulance with law-enforcement escort.
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This towering witch and her guardian cat loom tall at a yard at Riverside Avenue in Sartell. The yard is filled with a huge variety of Halloween displays that range from downright blood-curdling spooky to chuckle-inducing whimsy.
Nicoll runs unopposed for mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll Family: I am married to David and we have three daughters: Ava, 7, Grace, 6, and Claire, 5. Biographical background: I was primarily raised in the St. Cloud area, moving to Sartell in the eighth grade and continuing through graduation from Sartell High School. I attended college at the University of MinnesotaDuluth and moved to Colorado
where I lived for five years during my early 20s. I returned to Sartell with my husband in 2005 because I knew it was a great place to raise a family. Currently I am a stay-at-home mom. Previously, I owned and operated the Sarah Jane Nicoll Agency Inc., representing American Family Insurance for 10 years, providing insurance and financial services. I was first elected to the Sartell City Council in 2010. In addition to serving on the council, I serve on the board of directors for Catholic Charities of the St. Cloud Diocese, the supervisory committee for St. Cloud Federal Credit Union and
most recently joined the Pinecone Central Park Association board. Why would you be a good mayor and in which ways would you best represent the city on the council and as a public representative for the city? I’ve greatly enjoyed serving the city during the past four years. I believe this is a wonderful place to live and I enjoy promoting it in a positive light. While serving on the city council, I feel I have displayed a diplomatic yet decisive approach to conducting the business of the city. I’ve developed relationships with Sartell developers, area leaders,
city employees, our local business owners and state legislators from around the region. I’ve had the opportunity to lobby on behalf of the city several times on legislation important to Sartell. Having served on our Economic Development Committee, our Public Works Committee and our Personnel Committee, I’ve gained well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of municipal government, and I strongly consider the potential effects of every decision before voting. Also, as my children reach school age, I’ve the time to commit to being an effective
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Three vie for two school board seats this election cycle Three candidates are competing for two open school board seats on Nov. 4. They are the following: Patrick Marushin, Mary McCabe and Michelle Meyer. Look for additional election race information on our website, thenewsleaders.com.
Patrick Marushin Family: My wife and I have lived in Sartell for six years and have four children ages 8, 6, 3 and 1. Biographical background: I grew up in Richfield and originally came to this area to attend St. John’s University. I completed a physics degree at SJU prior to completing a master’s degree in
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optical science from the University of Arizona. Upon completion of my degrees, I started a career at 3M in St. Paul as a research scientist in the Optical Systems Division. I spent seven years at 3M in lab research, product development and completed a six-sigma black-belt assignment. In 2008,
Meyer we came to Sartell to pursue a job opportunity for my wife, and I left 3M to become a stay-at-home parent for our kids. Our oldest child has special needs, and giving our children the best opportunities possible was the driving factor to give up my career at 3M. Since becoming a stay-at-home
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dad in Sartell, I have done some part time work as a physics-lab instructor at SJU. I also serve on the District 748 Special Education Advisory Council. Why would you be a good school board member? I would be a good school board member because I have a unique set of skills I can offer and a vested interest in our school system. I’ve four young children who have many years ahead of them in Sartell-St. Stephen Schools. I have training in science and engineering and will be able to bring a unique perspective to the board. I am a hard worker and consider this
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Drew Reitz, son of Heidi and Alan Reitz, Sartell and a 2013 graduate of Sartell High School, is a member of the swimming team at Luther College, DecoReitz rah, Iowa. Lance Huber begins his 14th year as Luther’s head swimming coach. Last year, he led the Norse to a 10th consecutive Iowa Conference championship as well as a third consecutive runner-up finish at the Liberal Arts Championships. Since his arrival, the Norse have posted a dual meet record of 61-23. The Norse will begin the dual
meet schedule hosting UW-Whitewater on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. All home swim meets will be video streamed free of charge at http://portal.stretchinternet.com/luther/ on the Luther College Athletics website. Emily Schimdt, daughter of Paul Schmidt of Sartell and a 2014 Sartell High School graduate, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Navy Seaman Schmidt completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical
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fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle
Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and
If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320255-1301 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.
zone. The driver was issued a citation and released. 11:14 p.m. 15th Street N. Juvenile problem. A report was made regarding two juveniles throwing eggs at passing vehicles. Officers arrived and were unable to locate anyone.
theft. A report was made regarding items taken from an unlocked vehicle sometime overnight. 12:28 p.m. 3rd Street S. Vehicle theft. A report was made regarding items taken from an unlocked vehicle sometime overnight.
Oct. 18 6:34 p.m. Sartell Street. Fire. A report was made regarding an active fire at a business. An officer arrived and found employees were using a blow torch and there was no fire. 10:21 p.m. 5th Avenue S. Loud music. A complaint was made regarding loud music coming from a residence. An officer spoke with the homeowner, who agreed to keep the noise down.
Oct. 20 1:39 p.m. 5th Avenue E. Suspicious person. A report was made regarding an elderly male in a parking lot who seemed to be lost. An officer arrived and was aware of his situation. He transported the male back to his residence and family. 10:23 p.m. Frontier Avenue. Domestic. A report was made regarding an adult male and an adult female arguing. Officers arrived and found the argument was only verbal. The male had left for the evening and the female stated she no longer needed assistance.
Oct. 15 9:52 a.m. Riverside Avenue. Traffic stop. An officer witnessed a vehicle traveling 49 mph in a posted 30-mph zone. The driver was unaware of her speed. She was issued a citation and released. Oct. 16 12:30 p.m. 6th Avenue N. Vandalism. A report was made regarding a mailbox and driveway spray painted sometime overnight. 1:14 p.m. 1st Street NE. Unwanted person. A complaint was made regarding an adult male loitering in a business parking lot. An officer spoke with the male, who agreed to leave the area. Oct. 17 12:47 p.m. Pinecone Road. Traffic stop. An officer witnessed a vehicle traveling 61 mph in a posted 45-mph
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Oct. 19 3:24 a.m. Pinecone Road. Intoxicated male. A complaint was made regarding an intoxicated male becoming agitated. Officers arrived and the male calmed down and agreed to go to sleep for the evening. They stated no further assistance was needed. 8:44 a.m. 1st Avenue N. Vehicle theft. A report was made regarding items taken from an unlocked vehicle sometime overnight. 8:58 a.m. 5th Avenue S. Vehicle
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Oct. 21 12:01 a.m. Twin Rivers Court. Suspicious person. A report was made regarding a female refusing to leave a business. Officers arrived and found the female was homeless. They were unable to find a placement for her for the night. The female was transported to a 24-hour business to wait at until the morning.
LeSauk to choose supervisors, treasurer Leading Our Community to: • continue enhancing our neighborhoods • provide an environment for business to thrive • achieve private/public partnerships • support our public safety officials • build a stronger relationship with our school district My Focus • Set priorities for spending within our current budget. • Balance tax revenue and spending. • The process of how we fund long-term capital projects. • How we are funding the critical needs of our police and fire. • Improve the transportation issues facing our city. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at Dawnloberg@gmail.com.
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by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com The voters in LeSauk Township will have a chance in the Nov. 4 election to choose two township supervisors, a town board treasurer and three school-board members. For town supervisor seat 1, only the name of one candidate, Jeffrey Westerlund, is on the ballot,
though voters have a write-in option. For town supervisor seat 2, there are two candidates competing for one position: Dan Heim and Jerry N. Hettwer. There is also only one candidate for the position of township treasurer, Joshua J. Bentley, although again, voters have a write-in option there as well. The LeSauk Township ballots will be identical to the ballots for
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the City of Sartell (west side, Stearns County), as far as federal, state and county offices, as well as for school-board candidates, although LeSauk residents won’t be asked the sales-tax extension referendum question. To view candidates for federal, state and county offices, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Sartell Election 2014.
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Community Calendar
Friday, Oct. 31 Blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., College of St. Benedict, 37 S. College Ave. 1-800-733-2767. Restless Souls Cemetery and Walkthrough Haunt, all ages welcome, but haunt gets much scarier after night fall, dusk-9 p.m., 905 Dale St. E., St. Joseph. 320-271-0035. The Pit and the Pendulum, film showing, 6 p.m., Miller Center Auditorium, SCSU, 400 6th St. S, St. Cloud. stcloudstate.edu. Fall Family Fun Fest, sponsored by Joy Christian Center and Rock On Trucks, more than 100 games, candy, food, puppet shows and more, 6-9 p.m., River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave. S., St. Cloud. 320-253-7819. greatjoy.org. Saturday, Nov. 1 Dashain and Tihar Night, Nepali cultural speakers, dances and performances, 5-9 p.m., Ritsche Auditorium, St. Cloud State University, 702 1st Ave S., St. Cloud. Sunday, Nov. 2 Daylight saving time ends, residents should turn clocks back one hour to reflect the ending of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 Sartell Lions Club, 7 p.m., upstairs of Blue Line Sports Bar andGrill, 1101 2nd St. S., Sartell. 248-3240. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Election Day, most polling places will be open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud. 1-800-733-2767.
Wednesday, Nov. 5 Blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., St. John’s University Great Hall, 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville. 1-800-733-2767. Percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, master class, noon, Ruth Gant Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, St. Cloud State University, 620 3rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. St. Stephen City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 2 6th Ave. SE. 251-0964. Percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, performance, 7:30 p.m., Gallery Vault, 822 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Thursday, Nov. 6 Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Country Manor, 520 1st St. NE, Sartell. Blood drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rasmussen College, 226 Park Ave. S., St. Cloud. 1-800-733-2767. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd St. S., St. Cloud. Saturday, Nov. 8 Eagles Auxiliary Craft Sale, crafters with handmade items, homemade bread, rolls, cookies and more, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Eagles Club, 730 41st Ave. N., St. Cloud. 320-293-8424. Holiday Bazaar, hosted by St. Paul’s Christian Women, featuring artisans, crafters, bake sale and silent auction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Paul’s Parish Center, 1125 11th Ave. N., St. Cloud. 320-251-4831. Winter Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. marketmonday.org. International Soup Luncheon and Open House, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church, 601 7th Ave. S., St. Cloud. 656-1200.
Traut runs unopposed in St. Stephen election Danita Traut, incumbent, is the only candidate running for St. Stephen City Council in the Nov. 4 election, and since voters can choose up to two candidates, one of the council seats will likely be elected via write-in votes. There are two positions open on the council. Other than that office, the St. Ste-
phen ballots will look similar to the Sartell ballots, except there will not be the one-half-percent sales-tax question on the ballot and obviously the ballots will not contain candidates for Sartell city offices. For the Sartell ballot, visit thenewsleaders.com and click on Sartell Election 2014.
Nicoll from front page mayor. There has been much talk and rather unfocused notions about establishing a “Downtown Sartell.” What does that mean and how should it be implemented? I share in the community’s desire to see a downtown area in Sartell. Ultimately Sartell’s “downtown” will be developed because of private-sector investment. The city’s function is twofold. First, to examine the best way to get infrastructure in place to allow the private sector to create strong and vibrant commercial areas. Second, it’s important to be as business-friendly as possible regarding policy and strive to keep our tax rate/fee structure competitive for development. Through the years, there have been some controversial disagreements of how to spend regional half-cent sales-tax revenues to the city. How can the city devise a framework so every resident knows exactly how and why that revenue will be
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spent? The proposed half-cent salestax extension voters will have a chance to approve on Nov. 4 calls for 50-percent of the money to be used on transportation, and 50-percent on community amenities. If the referendum passes, there are some important transportation projects I would like to see begin construction as soon as the season will allow. North Pinecone Road traveling out to Oak Ridge Elementary and beyond to 35th needs to be widened and a trail added for the safety of all those traveling the road, especially pedestrians. Pinecone north of 2nd Street has continued to deteriorate, becoming quite bumpy during the winter months and also needs a reconstruct. Regarding community amenities, there are many great ideas about how to use the sales tax. It’s important while considering how to address those desires, we also consider the ongoing budget impact of associated operating costs. The council will ultimately
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be responsible to the community for how and why those tax dollars get spent, but we need to be cautious in pre-spending dollars not yet collected. A so-called Sartell Community Center remains a rather vague dream. What should such a center include? Where should it be located? Should it be a new complex or something repurposed from an older building? A community center is a project that already has funds allocated from the previous approval of sales tax. While this is a priority, it’s important we are comprehensive in our review of the project. What are the capital options, what are other funding sources, how would it be operated and how would we cover those costs? These questions need answers before we can consider where the building will be located and whether it should be new or used. This is a project that should be reviewed by the council in 2015.
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a great opportunity to shape the education of students in our district. In which ways do you think the Sartell-St. Stephen District could be improved? Our family chose to live in Sartell based on the great reputation of this school district. Our two oldest children have very different abilities and require very different educational programming. We have had them in the early-childhood programs and elementary school for the last five years and have had an excellent experience. I want to maintain the excellence of our school district and believe
Sartell Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com we can find ways to make it even better. I am interested to see if there are opportunities to improve our early-childhood education programming and our special-education system. I think it’s very important to provide a safe learning environment for all of our students, while offering diverse programming that can develop students with a wide range of skills and talents. There is a constant tug-ofwar about school testing. Do they count or don’t they? How much credence should we ascribe to so many tests? Do they truly help improve education or do they cause more stress and misguided focus than they are worth? I am aware of the national debate regarding school testing. I think standardized testing is necessary and certainly serves a purpose. However, it should only
be considered a single component of developing our students. Each student possesses a variety of unique talents, and it should be our mission to develop those diverse talents and skills to best prepare them for life after high school. I’m not sure which tests are the most useful, but I would expect our teachers and administrators to give us guidance as to what testing they believe will benefit our students most. Horrific examples of bullying continue to make local and national news. Have you closely examined the district’s policy about bullying? What would you change, if anything, in that policy? I have examined our district’s bullying policy, which is policy number 514. Our current school board has been working very hard to update our policy this year so we can have the best policy in place for our district. I think the revised policy is very good, and I do not have any recommended revisions. That being said, a good policy on bullying does not eliminate bullying. We need to make sure we promote a positive, inclusive culture in our community and schools. Eliminating bullying and providing a safe learning environment is very important to me, and we have to think about all the ways we can promote a safe learning environment for all of our students. Do you think sports are overemphasized or underemphasized in this school district? Do you think the district spends too much – or too little – on sports activities? I do not believe there is a problem with over- or under-emphasis on sports in our school district. I think a critical part of developing our youth is giving them the opportunity to be involved in many different types of extracurricular activities beyond their classroom work. Some of the best lessons I’ve learned in life were taught by participating in sports, so I think it’s very important to be able to offer our students excellent ac-
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tivities outside the classroom. Mary E. McCabe Biographical background: Graduate of Willmar High School. Obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology and French and a master’s degree in school psychology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Obtained a sixth-year certificate in educational administration and leadership from St. Cloud State University with educational licenses as a professional administrator for K-12 and director of special education. Member of Minnesota Administrators for Special Education and the National Association of School Psychologists. Employed since 1987 by Benton-Stearns Education District, serving area schools in the field of special education, previously as a school psychologist and currently as a special-education coordinator. Why would you be a good school board member? As a member of the current school board, my reasons for hoping to be re-elected in this election include a strong belief in community involvement, the opportunity to make use of my education and training, and a lifelong commitment to learning and education. I would like to continue to support and participate in the mission of the school district in meeting the educational needs of children ages 0-21. As a member of the school board, I would like to continue to serve the community and apply the knowledge and experience I have gained during the past eight years. In which ways do you think the Sartell-St. Stephen District could be improved? The district must maintain, support and expand the high quality of teaching and educational programming we offer our staff and students. The district is recognized for high-quality instruction and academic achievement, and we must continue creating and sustaining educational environments that ensure all students achieve to their level of
excellence. The board has begun an initiative focusing on improvement of all district facilities to make sure our learning environments are safe, healthy, efficient and technologically advanced. The district has benefitted from fiscally sound leadership that maximizes our budget and supports building and district goals as well as allows us to consider new and innovative programs and curriculums from preschool through college and career readiness. There is a constant tug-ofwar about school testing. Do they count or don’t they? How much credence should we ascribe to so many tests? Do they truly help improve education or do they cause more stress and misguided focus than they are worth? The old saying, “What gets measured, gets improved” supports the practice of school testing resulting in school improvement and greater student achievement. However, testing is best done in moderation, and it would be unusual for educators to only look at test scores as the sole determiner of a student’s strengths, weaknesses, proficiency and needs. State testing is only one of the tools educators use in addition to curriculum-based measures, observation, work samples and more. I believe the heavy focus on testing in the past decade has resulted in greater accountability for schools and has improved our ability to more accurately assess the effectiveness of our curriculum and instruction. Assessment of student performance, using a wide variety of measures, provides educators the opportunity to provide highquality, targeted instruction that ensures all students achieve to their optimum level of potential. Assessment of student performance also provides parents the assurance we are providing their child the best education possible. Horrific examples of bullying continue to make local and national news. Have you closely
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Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 examined the district’s policy about bullying? What would you change, if anything, in that policy? As a member of the school board’s policy committee, I’ve had the opportunity on several occasions to examine, review and revise our district’s policy on bullying. The Bullying Prohibition Policy is comprehensive in its definition of bullying, remedial responses to incidences of bullying, reporting procedures, as well as the requirements for school-district action in response to bullying. In addition, the policy clearly outlines the district’s responsibility for training and education of staff and personnel with a strong focus on providing on-going professional development as well as providing annual education and information to students about bullying. The goal is to implement violenceprevention and character-development programs with the hope of preventing and reducing bullying behavior. Do you think sports are overemphasized or underemphasized in this school district? Do you think the district spends too much – or too little – on sports activities? I don’t believe extracurricular activities are under or overemphasized in our district. The Sartell-St. Stephen School District offers a wide range of both school- and community-based sports and recreational activities for people of all ages. I recognize the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle in combination with setting appropriate academic goals. Participation in extracurricular activities provides another opportunity for student growth, keeping in mind our district’s mission of developing “well-rounded citizens” whether that is through art, sports, music, theatre or other extracurricular activities. The cost of our district’s extracurricular programs is appropriate and has the fantastic support of booster clubs.
Michelle Meyer Family: Husband: Gordy; Daughters: Alison, Sartell High School graduate, 2008 and St. Olaf grad 2012; Zoe, SHS graduate, 2011 and senior at the University of Denver; Sons - Grant, senior at SHS; and, Trent, ninthgrader at SHS. Biographical background: I began my career in education at the Sartell-St. Stephen School District in 1989. I served many roles: student teacher, coach, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, high school teacher and finally middle school teacher. I retired from teaching to stay home with our four children in 1998. While at home with our children, I remained active as a volunteer in our schools, our church and community nonprofit boards. I was elected for two consecutive terms to the Sartell-St. Stephen School Board from 2000-08. I chose not to seek a third term in order to pursue other interests. However in 2011, I took a leadership role in passing the district’s levy and bond referendum. In 2012, I was elected for a two-year school board seat. I was honored to be nominated chairperson for the past two years. I am currently seeking my fourth – and final – term on the school board this November. Why would you be a good school-board member? What is best for our students drives every decision I make as a school-board member. I’ve served in many roles (see the previous question) in the SartellSt. Stephen School District. I’ve been a school-board member for a total of 10 years. During that time our district has continued to increase programming for our students, while staying fiscally responsible to our taxpayers. Due to sound leadership, our district continues to have a positive fund balance. During my tenure as a board member (2000-08, 2012-14) I have observed many positive changes. My most recent term has been impactful for many
reasons. The following is a list of some of our board’s accomplishments: 1. Created a policy (#215 Student School Board Representative) to make it possible to have a student(s) representative on our school board. 2. Held annual board meetings in St. Stephen, and established a partnership with the City of Sartell. 3. Video-taped our school board meetings and made them accessible online. 4. Created a welcoming environment at our board meetings so attendees feel valued. 5. Established community listening sessions. 6. Supported the district’s 1:1 technology initiative for grades 5-12 and increased access to technology grades pre-school through grade 4. 7. Negotiated timely and fair contracts with all our union/nonunion employees. 8. Created policy #905 to enable private and public partnerships for a state-of-the-art score-
board. 9. Approved a budget which supports the annual goals for our individual school buildings, district as a whole and our superintendent. 10. Sought out student, staff and community input to hire key administrators, including last year’s interim superintendent Mike Spanier and our new superintendent, Jeff Schwiebert. In which ways do you think the Sartell-St. Stephen School District could be improved? One challenge the district faces in the immediate future is managing growth and assessing the needs of our current facilities in order to provide the best educational programming for our students. Close monitoring of current enrollment data, projecting future students, assessing pragmatic changes and maintaining detailed budget projections will help us determine future needs for our students. There is a constant debate nationwide about school testing. Do they count or don’t they?
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Letters to the Editor:
Perske would serve us well as representative in Washington
Reader believes ballot box is the greatest equalizer
Joe Perske of Sartell would serve the Sixth Congressional District well if he is elected as our representative Nov. 4. After seven years of Rep. Michele Bachmann, this district is long overdue for someone who will truly represent us, as well as other Minnesotans and the nation, too. Bachmann seemed to crave the limelight rather than the hard work of representing her constituents. She accomplished virtually nothing as a Tea Party obstructionist and spent most of her time shooting her mouth off, making a fool of herself and embarrassing her district. Now it’s time for a welcome change. Candidate Tom Emmer, unfortunately, seems to veer too far to the radical right, as Bachmann did, although he would probably be an improvement over her. Still, Perske has everything Bachmann and other extremists lack. For one thing, he’s a good listener, not a rigid ideologue. He has always considered many viewpoints before making a decision as council member and mayor of Sartell. Secondly, as a long-time teacher and coach, Perske understands through and through how important it is to work as part of a team, pulling together for a common goal. He’s not stubbornly entrenched in some “purist” agenda and, thus, is eager to work toward mutually beneficial compromises, unlike so many congressional donothings these days. Perske also possesses in abundance the requisite values that make him a man of integrity. He is a downto-earth family man, a loving husband and father; he has a strong spiritual faith; he loves his city, his state and his nation; he cares deeply about education because he’s seen first-hand over and over its vital importance in improving lives; he’s a strong believer in the effort to make things better for working people and for ways to expand and strengthen this country’s true backbone – our great middle class; he is passionately committed to improving our health-care system so it’s accessible and affordable for all. Last but not least, Perske is always approachable in the most personable manner, always eager to listen and to learn, and – not to forget – he has a wonderful sense of humor, a vital quality to help reduce the stress of being a representative in Washington, D.C. Minnesota’s Sixth District has always been predominately conservative, and it’s had some good representation from some good conservative representatives in the past. But as right-wing extremism came to the fore, in people like Bachmann, the forces of reasonableness and moderation were squelched. Emmer is not a moderate; Perske is. And that’s why the Sixth District so badly needs a change this time around – a moderate Democrat rather than another radical Republican.
We Americans, as a people, by and large, are a compassionate, concerned, caring people. Whether it’s a hurricane in New Orleans, flooding in Fargo, a tornado in Wadena, the abduction of a child, a cancer victim in the next block – we step forward with our time and our treasure. We Minnesotans add to the above a strong civic ethic. We take our politics seriously, and prove that election after election by having the highest voter turnout in the nation – around 66 percent. That sounds too good – first in the nation – but it means one-third of us shirk our voting rights and privileges. From our early history on, we have been governed by a two-party system. At one time it was a belief a divided government – one party controlling the legislative branch and the other the executive – could govern well as compromise would be necessary. That could work if both political parties wish to GOVERN. Unfortunately, one party, the Re-
Corrections to letters to the editor In an endorsement letter in support of candidate Steve Simon (Oct. 24 Letter to the editor) from Carol Weiler, Sartell, the office Simon and his opponent Dan Severson are running for is Minnesota Secretary of State. The writer inadvertently named an incorrect office. An election letter to the editor from Carol Tembreull, St. Cloud, in support of Stearns County Sheriff candidate Mark Bromenschenkel, that appeared in the Oct. 24 Sartell Newsleader, was inadvertently attributed to a woman of the same name who lives in Albany, Minn. The Newsleaders regrets the error.
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Newsleader staff members have the responsibility to report news fairly and accurately and are accountable to the public. Readers who feel we’ve fallen short of these standards are urged to call the Newsleader office at 363-7741. If matters cannot be resolved locally, readers are encouraged to take complaints to the Minnesota News Council, an independent agency designed to improve relationships between the public and the media and resolve conflicts. The council office may be reached at 612-341-9357.
Jim Graeve, St. Joseph
publican party, has been hi-jacked by the Tea Party faction. Some 40+ members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tea Partiers, shut down the government for 17 days in October 2013, nearly collapsing our democracy and costing the economy $28 billion. Well, 1,000 million, was once described to finance the city of Duluth’s services in police, fire, education – all public services forever if invested at 5-percent interest – just one billion. Tea Partiers here sabotaged the Party of Lincoln. Here in Minnesota, in my view, men like Al Quie, Arnie Carlson and Dave Durenburger would not be able to get endorsed by the Republican Party. We need a strong two-party system, but until Republicans reform we are better off electing Democrats for state and national offices. Here in our Sixth Congressional District, Tom Emmer has been strongly endorsed by Tea Party favorite, Rep. Michele Bachmann. I have not seen or heard a word from Emmer’s campaign disavowing the Tea Party
views. I believe Republican President Eisenhower aptly described the modern Tea Party as such: “Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Their number is negligible and they are stupid.” Bachmann may have made the Sixth District a red district, Jim Graves made it purple in the 2012 race, Joe Perske, with the help of Independents, moderate Republicans, and a strong Democratic turn out will make it a blue district. When Paul Wellstone said, “We all do better, when we all do better,” the rich do better as well as the rest of us 99-percenters. Let us turn out big on Nov. 4 and shoot for an 80-percent voter turnout. Remember the ballot box is the greatest equalizer that offsets unlimited spending by special-interest groups.
Bromenschenkel wishes to set record straight Mark Bromenschenkel, Sartell Replying to false accusations was not how I wanted to run my campaign. However, rumors have a way of getting bigger as they are told, so let me clarify. I was working for my current employer part-time for 2.5 years before leaving Sartell, and I’m still working there full time to this date. I do not believe I am the only person to leave a job for a better opportunity, and that
is why I left. There are false complaints made about police officers everyday. It normally comes down to the person admitting they made the complaint because “he gave me a ticket, or he arrested me, when he could’ve just given me a warning.” As a police supervisor, I’ve handled complaints such as these many times. The incident in question was not even a formal complaint. The people behind these rumors
have never contacted me, even though I’ve always said people can contact me any time. What’s their motivation? An election smear? I believe voters would rather hear candidates talk about what positives they can do as sheriff. I’ve been a trusted public servant for more than 25 years. I’ve always done so with the utmost integrity, placing the citizens I serve first, and will continue to do so. If you trust me with your vote, I will not let you down.
Advocate says Kendall deserves to be re-elected county attorney James Backstrom, Dakota County Electing a county attorney, one of the top law enforcement officials in your community, is an important decision. It’s critical county attorneys have solid experience, strong leadership and management skills and demonstrate fairness and professionalism in their work. Janelle Kendall possesses all of these attributes and that is why she deserves to be re-
elected as Stearns County attorney. Kendall is highly respected by her peers. She has served as a board member of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association since 1999 and was elected President of MCAA in 2009. In 2010, she received an MCAA award given to signify leadership and commitment to our state’s prosecutors. Kendall was also selected to serve as Minnesota’s state director to the National District Attorneys Asso-
ciation. Serving on boards of this nature helps Kendall return new ideas from across our state and nation to benefit the citizens of Stearns County. As a colleague with more than 27 years of experience, I can tell you Kendall possesses the experience and skills you need in your county attorney and she has great passion for her work with unquestionable integrity. I urge Stearns County voters to re-elect her as Stearns County attorney.
Reader endorses Bromenschenkel for Stearn County sheriff Rita Arendt, St. Cloud I’ve been asked by many people who I will endorse for Stearns County Sheriff. I’ve given it quite a bit of thought. As a widow of a fallen Stearns County deputy, I will endorse Mark Bromenschenkel. The people of Stearns County need a sheriff who will be for the people and who will operate
the office to the best of his ability. The sheriff is required to work with many diverse individuals and groups. The sheriff has to enforce the laws but also protect the rights of the citizens of Stearns County. I would like to see a sheriff who is trustworthy and has integrity. Bromenschenkel is the candidate who has the ability, experience, knowledge and integrity to fulfill the office.
Bromenschenkel is trustworthy, will manage his fellow deputies as a team effort, manage the budget and work with elected and appointed officials. I’m privileged to say I will cast my vote for Bromenschenkel, and I hope Stearns County residents will do the same. Stearns County needs a change and Bromenschenkel is the candidate to do just that.
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Vogt from front page A handgun was found in the man’s vehicle, the sheriff’s report noted. Numerous witnesses have been interviewed by law enforcement. Anyone else who may have witnessed the incident is requested to call the sheriff’s department at 320-251-4240. Assisting at the culmination of the incident were – besides the Stearns County Sheriff’s Depart-
Sartell Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com cently updated and approved at our Oct. 20 school board meeting. This policy is mandated by the state of Minnesota (MN Statute 121A.031) and aligns with the Minnesota School Board Association guidelines. This policy is state law, therefore an individual board member cannot change the content. However, what I can do as a board member is support the continuation of character development in our curriculum across all grade levels. When students feel good about themselves and they have empathy for their peers, this lessens the incidents of bullying and makes our schools and community safer. Do you think sports are overemphasized or underemphasized in this school district? Do you think the district spends too much – or too little – on sports activities? I believe ALL extracurricular activities: athletics, music, theater, arts and knowledge-based clubs, are an excellent and necessary outlet for our students. ment – the police departments of Sartell, St. Joseph, St. Cloud and Waite Park. In an order of detention released on the afternoon of Oct. 28, it stated S.K.V. had recently left her husband and a harassment restraining order had been issued Oct. 22 to the man prohibiting him from having any contact with his estranged wife. According to the order of detention, Vogt had told law enforcement after his arrest he had “snapped” and he “couldn’t take it anymore.” Vogt’s next court appearance is set for 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.
The more engaged students are in school-sponsored organizations, teams and clubs, the more connected they feel toward their school and community at large.
The Sartell-St. Stephen community plays a huge role in supporting these activities. Whether it’s a football game and a crisp fall evening or a choir concert in
Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 December, I know to arrive early or I may not get a seat. “Sabre Pride” is evident in this community, of which I am a proud member.