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Market Monday open Memorial Day
Sartell’s Market Monday will be open from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at 101 7th St. North Riverside Plaza in front of Hardware Hank. Come for the food, stay for the fun.
Kiwanis Walk, Roll set May 28 at Lake George
The Downtown St. Cloud Kiwanis Club will host its second annual Bike, Trike, Walk and Roll Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Lake George. All children and their families are welcome. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes, trikes, scooters or wagons before coming, or they will be able to decorate their ride at the park with decorations provided by the Kiwanis Club. Don’t miss the parade around the lake, where you will get to see all the decorated rides. For more information, go to thenewsleaders. com and click on May 27 Criers.
Borrow fishing kits for free
Minnesota state parks make it easy for all residents to participate in the fun of fishing. In addition to stocking Minnesota lakes and streams with fish, the Department of Natural Resources also stocks parks with fishing kits visitors can borrow for free. The fishing kits, which include a pole and tackle, are now available at 36 state parks. For more information, go to thenewsleaders.com and click on May 27 Criers.
Stearns History Museum Children’s Garden Camp
The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Stearns County will host a Children’s Garden Camp for children in grades 4-7 from 9 a.m.-noon every Tuesday from June 14-July 26 at the Stearns History Museum. Each week, children will be divided into three groups and rotate between different stations. University of Minnesota Extension Educators, Extension Master Gardeners or Stearns County History Museum employees will lead or assist at each station. Snacks will be provided.
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Artist Charles Kapsner stands before one of his paintings and a reproduction of it at the right. The painting, one of a series of five, is a visual tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard. His other paintings honor the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. Upcoming paintings will salute the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force. For story and additional photo, see page 19.
Memorial Day services set for SRR area by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
There will be four Memorial Day ceremonies in the Sauk Rapids-Rice area Monday, May 30 – one in Sauk Rapids, three in Rice and its immediate area. At 9 a.m., participants will gather at the cemetery near Sauk Rapids Middle School. There will be a Mounting of the Colors, a prayer by a chaplain, the Pledge of Allegiance, a pa-
triotic medley by the Sauk Rapids-Rice Band, guest speaker State Sen. Michelle Fischbach, the Placing of the Wreath by members of the Sauk Rapids American Legion and VFW, a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. The Rice American Legion will host three ceremonies. The first will start at 9:15 a.m. at the Langola Township Cemetery. The second is scheduled
I Can Fish! programs teach fishing skills
Minnesota state parks provide free I Can Fish! programs throughout the spring and summer. These handson learning opportunities cover fish identification, casting, knot-tying and more. Fishing gear is provided for use during the programs and fishing licenses are not required. Experienced anglers demonstrate skills and then give participants plenty of time to practice. For more information, go to thenewsleaders.com and click on May 27 Criers.
See inside for our Salute to Grads keepsake!
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Deb Funk, known as the “Egg Lady,” stands by her egg-selling booth at the Sauk Rapids Farmers’ Market May 21. Next to her are visitors Roger Neu and his granddaughter, Aurora Neu, both of Pierz.
for 10:15 a.m. at the Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Band will perform for that observance. The church is located at 2265 135th St. NE. The third will take place starting at 11:20 a.m. at the Rice Memorial Monument, located at the entrance to the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery. It’s located in downtown Rice just south of Main
Street and just to the west of Hwy. 10. All of those ceremonies will include an Invocation, the reading of names of the veterans buried in those cemeteries, Posting of the Colors, the playing of Taps and the Placing of the Wreath, as well as comments from guest speakers. At the conclusion of the third and last ceremony, all are invited to the Rice American Legion for food and beverages.
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Lady.” It’s a compliment, but Funk says sometimes she wishes she wasn’t quite such an Egg Lady. That’s because she has just too many of them, too many to sell. Some months ago, she bought the 500 hens from a guy in Gaylord who raised hens for Organic Valley. The hens are Tetra Browns and lay brown eggs. They are freerange hens, meaning they can run and trot all over the place to their hearts’ content, eating their fill of organic mash food and any bugs they might happen to come upon. “They’re also trampling Eggs • page 18
What came first? The chickens, that’s who!
What came first – the chicken or the egg? Just go ask Deb Funk; she knows the answer. It’s chickens. Hens. Plural. Then eggs, eggs and more eggs. Enough to make an omelet the size of Rhode Island. And don’t go telling Funk not to put all her eggs in one basket. She couldn’t if she tried. About six weeks ago, Funk bought 500 hens. Weeks later, she is up to her eyeballs in eggs. Many people dub the rural Rice woman “The Egg
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Friday, May 27, 2016
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At right: Runners and walkers wind along a path during the Old Glory Run on May 21, which started near Colt’s Academy in St. Joseph. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Foundation. Minnesota has about 369,000 veterans, of which more than 18,000 are members of the DAV. photo by Mindy Peterson
Tonya Schwartz, 34, of St. Cloud, is a former Sauk Rapids resident who ran the 5K in the Old Glory Run May 21 in St. Joseph. At right: Veterans wait to hand out medals to the top three men and women in each age category in the 5K run/walk of the Old Glory Run held May 21 in St. Joseph. Finisher medals were awarded to all the participants in the 1K kids’ fun run.
Old Glory Run attracts crowd, raises funds for vets by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com
Some came to St. Joseph to run. Others came to walk. But all of them who participated in the Old Glory Run came to support disabled American veterans. The outdoor event on May 21 took place for the first time in St. Joseph instead of Cold
Spring because of road construction, according to organizers of the annual fundraiser. “I think it brings people together,” said Emily Heying, who showed up at the event which started near Colt’s Academy. “Running can really do that, and this is another good event to do that.” The 21-year-old is a student at the College of St. Benedict in
St. Joseph majoring in psychology and minoring in communications. Heying was at the event to support a friend who was running. Sarah Lougheed, 38, of Carver, wore a T-shirt showing her support of the U.S. Marine Corps. Even though she is not an avid runner, she was running in the Old Glory for her third time.
“My brother and his wife are both in the Marine Corps, and usually they come with us,” Lougheed said. “This year they can’t make it, so our family kind of runs in their honor.” Lougheed said she was excited to walk with her sister in the event, which consisted of a 5k run/walk and a 1k kids’ fun run – something she has done a couple of years in a row. “They serve our country,” Lougheed said of those in the military and veterans. “And they do so at great sacrifice, and I think it’s upon us as citizens to give back to them.” Proceeds from the St. Joseph fundraiser will help the DAV of Minnesota Foundation. Minnesota has about 369,000 veterans, of which
more than 18,000 are members of the Disabled American Veterans. “I did my first run just because it was local,” Tonya Schwartz said of her first time years ago participating in the Old Glory Run. “It was just to get my feet wet, and I liked the cause and the atmosphere. It was just a great run.” The 34-year-old former Sauk Rapids resident ran in the 5K in the Old Glory Run – her fifth time in the event. She said she ran 681 miles last year, which helped her lose about 80 pounds. “I don’t know what it is that makes runners a closeknit community, but it really is,” Schwartz said. “It’s like a family, the camaraderie. It just connects people.”
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Sam Switzer of Sartell (left), owner of “bite size,” sells her cookies, pies and pastries May 21 at the Sauk Rapids Farmers’ Market. At right are two of her customers, Ed and Jessie Halbert of Sauk Rapids Township. The farmers’ market is open for business from 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday in the parking lot near Manea’s meats in downtown Sauk Rapids.
If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sauk Rapids Police Department at 320-251-9451 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 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. May 8 2:56 p.m. Miscellaneous. River Avenue S. A man was reported keeping a bass out of season. Upon arrival, officers received a report a man had kept a bass for a while in a bucket, then thrown it back in the river. The suspect was not located. 3:18 p.m. Suspicious person. First Street S. A complainant reported while shopping, she believed a male was taking her picture. She did not know who the person was. No other police assistance was requested. 3:46 p.m. Driving complaint. Second Street N. A vehicle was reported swerving on a bridge. May 9 6:20 p.m. Property missing. Second Avenue N. A purse was reported missing and believed to have been left on the trunk of the owner’s car when the owner left
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for the store. The purse was found on the road half a block away and identified as the missing property. Nothing was missing from inside. 6:36 p.m. Dispute. CR 1/Hwy. 15/Second Avenue N. Police reported to a driving complaint of one vehicle striking another. The driver of the first vehicle was located and denied hitting the other vehicle. While there was no damage to the vehicle located, the second driver told the first she would be calling the police, at which point the first driver fled by car over the nearby lawn and landscaping. The incident was documented but the complainant was advised to contact the Sartell Police if there was damage to the truck. Sartell Police was informed of the incident. 10:33 p.m. Medical. Division Street. A female, feeling ill, requested to go to the hospital. Officer assistance was not needed. Gold Cross Ambulance transported her. May 10 3:15 p.m. Theft. First Street S. Police took a report that a woman’s husband had been arrested from her house for violating an order for protection. She stated he had stolen $1,000 from her. She reported she and her husband were still legally married. Officers ad-
vised her that since they were still married, this would most likely be a civil issue. Officers then spoke to the Benton County Jail, who reported the husband had $601 on his person when arrested. 5:56 p.m. Civil standby. 18th Street N.W. An officer was dispatched for a civil standby. The officer spoke to a party who had a domestic abuse no-contact order issued and needed an officer to stand by while he was at the address. He wanted to retrieve some of his belongings that had been placed in the hallway. He got the majority of his belongings and was told to contact law enforcement again when he wanted to get the remainder of the property. May 19 1:38 p.m. Traffic accident. Ninth Avenue N./Sixth Street N., St. Cloud. A vehicle containing a Rice driver was struck by another vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way when making a left turn. The Rice driver reported minor injuries but was not transported to the hospital. The other driver and his passengers were all transported to the hospital by Gold Cross Ambulance with minor injuries; he was issued a citation for driving after revocation and failure to yield the right-of-way.
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People Jessica Davison, daughter of Vonda and Bill Davison of Rice, graduated May 7 from the College of St. Benedict. Colby Kaschmitter of Sauk Rapids was recently named to the spring dean’s list at Ridgewater College, Willmar. Students must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to qualify for this honor. Henry Stellmach of Sauk Rapids recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. BSN. Two Rice students recently graduated from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. They are Sara Dezell, master’s degree, and Katie Kruger, master’s of occupational therapy degree. Trevor Evanson-Buehler of Sauk Rapids will graduate this spring from Apollo High School. Eight Sauk Rapids students will graduate this spring from Cathedral High School. They are Hunter Austing, Keely Bauerly, Jincheng Cai, Logan Hatlestad, Amy Howard, Lin Pang, Qi Pang and Nathan Stracke. Two Rice students will also graduate from Cathedral High School. They are Andrew Albers and Natalie Otto. Justin Robertson of Rice will graduate this spring from St. Cloud Tech High School. Seven Sauk Rapids students will graduate this spring from St. Cloud Tech High School. They are Anne Bowe, Isaiah Hinnenkamp, Tyler Kraemer, Kylyn Phimpharath, Thaphone Phimpharath, Brevyn Spann Ford and Ashley Thibodeau.
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The Tinville Lions Club made a donation to the K-9 unit from Sauk Rapids. Storm has retired and will be replaced by Thunder. Pictured from left to right: Officer Brent Bukowski, Storm and Tinville Lions President Dave Weyer. Nine Rice students will graduate this spring from Holdingford High School. They are Emily Donabauer, Jamie Gombos, McKaylin Grimsley, Colin Harlander, Madeline Higgins, Natasha Lundgren-Trobec, Meghan Mokhtary, Devin Motschke and Easton Yamry. Nathan Schaper of Rice will graduate this spring from St. John’s Preparatory School, Collegeville. The Tri-County Humane Society offers its sincere thanks to event sponsors, event contributors, volunteers and everyone who attended the 15th annual Wine, Kibbles and Bids on April 22 at the College of St. Benedict Gorecki Center. The Society raised a record net income of $57,500, which will go a long way toward helping animals in need.
Buddah and Nicco are a couple of cool cats looking for a new home and people to call their own. Nicco is the grey tabby and is 2-years-old. His friend Buddah is orange and white and is 7-years-old. They’re both neutered and have been around children. Nicco likes to play in the water and is absolutely fascinated by watching the toilet flush. Buddah and Nicco’s adoption fee would be waived for a senior citizen or veteran. “Helping one animal won’t change the world … but it will change the world for that one animal!” Dogs - 10 Mice - 3
Cats - 12
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Show thanks to veterans by attending ceremonies
Friday, May 27, 2016
Opinion I quit smoking; you can too!
(Note to readers: Several people who want to quit smoking recently emailed me and asked if I would again publish the following column. It We hope people attend one of the many was originally published in the Aug. area Memorial Day ceremonies that will take 23, 2013 Newsleaders.) place Monday, May 30. I quit smoking. Twice. The freedoms Americans will enjoy on that The first time was in 1987. For six three-day holiday have been dearly paid for in months. All it took is “just one” cigablood by the approximately 1.3-million soldiers rette. Hooked again. who have died in combat and in other ways The second time was eight years during this nation’s wars. Countless more sufago, and I haven’t so much as had fered wounds, some – including psychic ones a whiff since. Several doctors and – that never did fully heal. nurses I’ve met suggested I should In the American Civil War, an estimated write a list of cessation tips to share 620,000 (and possibly even more) died in that with others. Here is my tip list: terrible conflict, North against South, brother 1. First, remember it’s never too against brother, that kept the United States of late to quit. As one gets older and America united. It was a massive sacrifice, an keeps smoking, the chance of horrible upheaval that is hard to imagine, even with adverse effects increases, including the time that has passed and the bitter wounds debilitating emphysema, not to menthat have (mostly) healed. tion lung cancer. Memorial Day is meant to honor the war 2. Before you quit, make a list of all dead, but we should also pay our deepest rethe bad things about smoking: wheezy spects to all men and women who have served breathing, hacking cough, bad breath, America, those who suffered injuries and those stained teeth, smelly clothing, filthy who did not. ash trays, stinky house, danger of Memorial Day used to be known, after starting a fire, exposing others to your the Civil War, as Decoration Day. It was first smoke, the escalating costs of buying celebrated as Memorial Day on May 5, 1966, cigarettes, the likelihood of developin Waterloo, New York. It became a national ing one disease or another. My bad list holiday in 1971. contained about 50 items. My good Memorial Day ceremonies typically include list consisted of exactly one item: the flowers and prayers at grave sites, the reading pleasure of smoking coffee with a cup of the names of those who gave their lives for of coffee or glass of beer. Stick your their country, speeches, the posting of the Col- bad and good lists on the refrigerator ors, rifle salutes, the playing of Taps and some- and refer to them every time you get times parades with tuneful patriotic medleys. a yen to smoke. People often hold picnics, too – fun things. But in having holiday fun, Americans should Letters to the editor remember – or at least pause to consider – the freedoms they enjoy are not “free.” The United States was founded, literally, on a bloody revolution against Britain. And in the more Mel Brye, Sartell resident, than 200 years since, wars now and then have Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 claimed so many more lives by soldiers willing U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe today praised to give their all – literally. These soldiers didn’t the passage by unanimous consent of cause the wars, and some of the wars were his bill (S. 1877) clarifying U.S. law unpopular and even divided the nation, as the to allow veterans and servicemen not Vietnam War did. However, it’s so important to in uniform to salute the flag. Curremember soldiers served honorably and loyrent law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) ally, no matter how unpopular this or that war states veterans and servicemen not in happened to be. And all who served – never uniform should place their hand over mind the war – deserve our honor and respect. their heart without clarifying whether Our most recent wars, in Iraq and Afghanithey can or should salute the flag. stan, have caused the deaths of about 5,300 “The salute is a form of honor military personnel – men and women. Many and respect, representing pride in more are suffering from post-traumatic-stress one’s military service,” Sen. Inhofe syndrome or from awful wounds that include said. “Veterans and service members missing limbs, blindness and other permanent disabilities. There is really no way to recompense fully those who served. The very least we can do is to be sure to thank every veteran from the bottom of one’s heart. Shake their Marlene Schlichting, Rice hands, thank them and then ask them if there Sorry to read Ron Scarbro will no is anything they need, anything you can do longer be contributing to the Newsfor them. leader. I like to read Dennis Dalman’s Attending a Memorial Day is a good way to column and also liked Ron Scarbro’s show our gratitude, and we hope area ceremocolumn for the very reason they see nies are standing room-only May 30.
Dennis Dalman Editor 3. Quit smoking on a weekend. That is because you will become very crabby for a few days so it’s best to stay away from people. During the first couple of days you will feel as if you are turning into a werewolf that snarls, curses, kicks furniture and scares any human in sight. 4. I chose cold turkey as my quitting method because I purposely wanted to go through the hell of withdrawal, which would be a reminder never to take up smoking again, thus not wanting to re-experience withdrawal again some day if I’d ever try to quit again. If I’d chose gum or patches, knowing me I’m sure I would have rationalized: “Oh, well, I’ll just have one or two cigarettes, then I can always get some more gum or patches, like next week, maybe. That’s an example of what addiction experts call “stinky thinking.” Although I recommend cold turkey, you must choose any method you feel will be best for you. 5. Before your last cigarette, get ready to hunker down with your favorite snacks, hobbies or tasks to keep you busy. Such “alternatives” are essential for success. They are things you can do immediately when
a craving strikes. When it does, move immediately to a different room or another place, away from the place that set off the craving (frequently your favorite chair). Get out of that chair, take a brisk walk, do the dishes, vacuum, dust – anything but lighting up a smoke. The alternative options must involve some kind of motion. 6. Be always on guard against “stinky thinking.” During the first few days, you will become light-headed and ornery, and your mind will play all kinds of sneaky tricks. In my case, for example, I kept having a foolish obsession to hurry down to the mobile-home communal mailbox to mail letters or bills. Even though I had nothing to mail for those few days, I kept feeling a jittery mania to get down to that mailbox. And then it dawned on me the mailbox is about 30 feet from the store where I always bought my Basic menthol cigarettes. The “devil” inside me knew if he could get me down to the mailbox, he could then unleash temptations that would push me right over to that store, and I would probably cave in, thinking foolishly, “Oh, what the heck, why not just buy a pack. I can always quit later. Sometime.” Those kinds of temptations will plague you for awhile. They are sneaky; they sneak up on you. But you must be persistent. Outwit them. Be strong and tell the nicotine devil to get lost. Shout it!
Reminder: Veterans should salute the flag continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. “Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. “I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and
remain as role models to other citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right and their recognition will be an inspiration to others.” All veterans should “hand salute” the flag instead of holding hand over heart to show to all they are a veteran and not a civilian. You do not have to remove your hat if covered. Salute, in an honored respect for your military service. Indoors or outdoors, this rule applies. In uniform or in civilian clothes, this rule applies. Civilians should still remove their covers and hold them over their breast.
On Ron Scarbro no longer contributing to the Newsleaders things from a very different perspective. I often did not agree with either, mostly Dalman’s but that doesn’t mean I ever felt “offended.” Because some whiners can’t take another’s opinion, none of the readers have the opportunity to hear what Scarbro has
to say? Now I am offended. Very tired of having a bunch of crybabies make the decision for what everyone else has to do/see/read. Thank you for providing a great paper.
Thank you to Newsleaders for championing the cause Tony Kroll, Sauk Rapids I thank the Sauk Rapids-Rice News-
The ideas expressed in the letters to the editor and leader for championing the cause of of the guest columnists do not necessarily reflect the the immigrants and refugees. Sauk views of the Newsleaders. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@thenewsleaders.com or P.O. Box 324, St. Joseph, MN 56374. Deadline is noon Monday. Please include your full name for publication (and address and phone Joe Larkey, Sauk Rapids number for verification only.) Letters must be 350 words or less. We reserve the right to edit for space. A serious problem in the post-
Rapids is a friendly town and Minnesota is a welcoming state. I am glad to live here. I want it to stay that way. There is lots of space and food and work here. New people bring in new
ideas. Every person is precious and can teach us something. We can all grow better here. Keep up the good communications. Thank you.
The problem with post-Christian journalism Christian era is that fair, balanced, unbiased journalism means putting truth and error, morality and immorality,
good and evil opinions on an equal basis. It’s a doctrine and practice most worthy of Satan.
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Guardians: Adina & Parents: Gina & Carlos Harvey Todd Thompson I plan to go to University of Min- I plan to complete my gennesota-Mankato for nursing with erals at St. Cloud Technia minor in psychology/math. cal & Community College.
Parents: Cynthia McMillan & Curtis Burgardt I plan to attend University of Minnesota-Duluth. My major is undecided.
Zachery Casper
Parents: Sara & Mitchell I plan to go to college at Central Lakes College.
Taylor Daniels
Parents: Virginia & Mike I plan to be a director of some sort within the medical field.
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Ashley Davis
Parents: Jennifer & Kevin L. I plan to get a registered nurse degree and go into apprenticeship for tattooing.
Maria Davis Parent: Tammy
Parents: Stacy Schmidt-DeArmond & Clifton DeArmond I plan to major in computer science.
Parents: Kelly Freeman and Troy Decker I plan to attend college.
Parents: Sandra & Kenneth I plan to go to St. Cloud Technical & Community College for nursing.
Gavin Dreiling
Alyxander El-Ibrahim
Brendon Ellingson-Moreno
Skyler Ellson
Jackson Elmquist
Mikayla Epling
Parent: Cory Kipka
Parent: Robin I plan to go to St. Cloud State University and become a physical therapist.
Austin Erickstad
Cassandra Evans
Parents: Susand & James
Parents: Ellen & Mark I plan to attend College of St. Benedict and have a career in sports management.
Parents: Tisha Ellingson & Andres Moreno I plan to attend University of Minnesota-Morris for sports management and play football.
Kolton Farnick
Parents: Cynthia & Bradley
Dillon DeArmond
Haven Decker
Parents: Brenda & Jeff I plan to go to school for nursing.
Parents: Kristie & Steve I plan to attend St. Cloud State University.
Kaysi Florek
Parents: Bonnie & John I plan to attend Bemidji State University to obtain my bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Parents: Nancy & Chad Kirchner & James Elmquist I plan to major in English at North Dakota State University.
Paige Folkerts
Parents: Stacy & Travis Lund & Chad & Ronda Folkerts I plan to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Parents: Laura & Todd Vogel & Shawn Jackson I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College to become a pharmacist.
Dion Folsom
Parent: Crystal Folsom and Steven Holt I plan to attend University of Minnesota to major in statistics and minor in computer science.
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Taylor Dingmann Parent: Gary A.
Leevi Erickson Parent: Linda
Sara Fouquette Parent: Denise Kampa
Dakotah Dorholt
Parents: Kim Mercuri & Darin Dorholt I plan to attend College of St. Benedict to major in biology.
Stephen Erickson Parent: Ann
Andrew Frederick Parents: Naomi & Richard
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Zachary Fuecker Parent: Desiree
Parents: Rebecca & Carl I plan to follow my career as a cosmetologist.
Parents: Mary & Tom I plan to get my bachelor’s degree in music at Crown College and become a worship pastor.
Parents: Lisa Esterberg-Gertken & Brett
Blake Goebel
Parents: Brenda RuhoffGoebel & Paul I plan to attend St. Cloud State University to major in accounting.
Roger Gomez
Parents: Liliana Lorenzana & Roger Gomez Sr. I plan to study mechanical engineering at St. Cloud State University.
Christine Green
Aurora Griffin
Makayla Griswold
Tyra Haffner
Summer Hagensick
Montana Hanson
Parents: Joan & Philip I plan to go to St. Cloud Technical & Community College for auto body.
Parents: Taran & Troy I plan to earn my associate’s degree in nursing at St. Cloud Technical & Community College, then my bachelor’s degree at St. Cloud State University.
Autumn Gallagher
Ian Galligan
Tyler Frerich
Parents: Terese & Richard
Parents: Candace & Jeremiah Dingmann I plan to graduate from Bemidji State University with a degree in elementary education.
Parents: Renee Morris & Christopher Griffin I plan to get a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and become an FBI profilist.
Kyra Harvey
Parents: Heidi Linnea Zwack & Jan Peterson
Parents: Adina & Carlos
I plan to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls by pursuing a degree in psychology with a minor in criminology and continuing my volleyball career.
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Parents: Lisa & Thomas I plan to attend Arizona State University for biomedical engineering.
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Parents: Caren & Paul I plan to pursue a career that will positively impact the people around me.
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Parents: Jennifer & Anthony I plan to attend St. Cloud State University.
Parents: Lashel & David Cheney and Darren Helgeson I plan to join the Air Force.
Parent: Paula Henry I plan to attend Minneapolis Community & Technical College to major in cinema studies and film post-production.
Mason Hertz
Megan Herzog
David Hoeschen
Parents: Kristi & Brent I plan to pursue a career in pharmacy.
Parents: Natalie & Jeffrey I plan to attend the University of Minnesota and travel abroad.
Parents: Stacie & Tad I plan to attend Minnesota State University -Moorhead for a major in communications then go into broadcasting.
Nathaniel Hooey
Andy Howard
Clayton Isom
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Tana Hendrickson
Parents: Trish & Thomas I plan to get a degree in engineering and work for a few years then take a few years off to travel and serve.
Amanda Hogrefe
Parents: Deanna Rosa & Rollie Hogrefe I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for business then take over the family business.
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Nicholas Henkemeyer
Veronica Hennen
Dalton Holmes
Carl Holmgren
Parents: Laurie & Charles I plan to become a computer programmer.
Parents: Bridgette & John I plan to attend St. Cloud State University.
Amanda Johnson
Parents: Misti Corneliusen & Joseph Plemel I plan to attend college to go into nursing.
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Bailey Hennes
Gabrielle Henry
Courtney Holt
Jake Hommerding
Parents: Parents: Ovid & Michael Carrie Hennes-Dargis & Patrick Dargis I plan to attend mediI plan to attend Notre Dame, cal school and become major in neuroscience and a general surgeon. behavior then apply to Mayo Clinic Medical School.
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Parents: Michelle & Steve I plan to go to college to be a nurse.
Larry Johnson
Mathew Johnson
Parent: Justin Day I plan to attend St. Cloud State University.
Parent: Kirsten Rico
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Perry Johnson Parents: Erin & Shawn
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Zachary Knutson
Parents: Nicole & Dean Wulfekuhle I plan to go to St. Cloud State University for biology then to physician assistant school.
Parents: Cheryl & Marc I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for sonography and then advance to obstetric sonography.
Beccah Kelash
Corbin Kerfeld Parent: Joan L.
Parents: Michelle & David I plan to go to college.
Parents: Bethany & Kurt Reimer I plan to work in health care.
Larissa Kleen
Parents: Diane & Dale I plan to go to College of St. Benedict for swimming and the nursing program.
Nicole Klein Parents: Julie & Ron
Parents: Barbara Freihammer and Bob Knutson I plan to work and consider joining the National Guard.
Summer Koenig
Brandon Kollar
Jared Kost
Cole Krupa
Kaylee Kuepers
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McKinley Lain
Parents: Christina Bemboom & Doug & Krisi Lain I plan to attend South Dakota State University for electrical engineering.
Alex Landwehr
Marissa Leeb
Riley Legatt
Tanner Lewis
Amber Leyk
Korey Keske
Parents: Emily Eischens & Chad & Jessica Koenig I plan to go to Central Lakes College to complete my generals.
Parents: Andrea Kollar and David Robinson I plan to go to college, travel, work, serve my country and find a career.
Parents: Julie & David I plan to go to St. John’s University and find a career in mathematics.
Parents: Jaime & David
Kaylah Larson
Travis Larson
Rachelle Lass
Brandon Lee
Parents: Destanie & Paul Benson and Justin Larson I plan to attend Aveda for massage therapy and esthiology.
Parents: Sue & Dennis
Parents: Donna Shiek and William Lass I plan to get my generals and go into the sonography program.
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Parents: April & Dale I plan to attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, study nutrition and become a nutritionist.
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Parent: Melissa
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Samantha Mastey
Parents: Cynthia & David I plan to move to Kansas and attend college.
Parents: Denise & Russell
Kahlen Manthey
Parents: Michele Suihkonen and Luke Prescott I plan to attend St. Cloud State University.
Creedence McDermond
Parents: Sheila Rinde and Vincent McDermond I plan to enlist in the U.S. Navy.
Katie Lucas
Brooke Lorentz
Cidavia Marchand
Parents: Velma & Paul I plan to join the Marine Corp.
Michael Marlin
Hannah Marquis
Parents: Michelle Mckenzie-Marlin & Michael
Parent: Stacy Abraham
Logan McLaird
Parents: Jennifer & Dale I plan to attend St. Cloud State University and major in medical laboratory science.
Zachary Lupkes
Parents: Jenny McNew & Randy Lucas I plan to attend University of Wisconsin -River Falls to major in criminology.
Parents: Denise & Todd I plan to attend University of Minnesota-Morris. I will be on the women’s soccer team and pursue something in math.
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Parents: Jody & Todd I plan to attend the College of St. Scholastica.
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Parents: Lisa & Paul I plan to go to St. Cloud Technical & Community College for ultrasound.
Hanna Meyer
Parents: Danielle Thesing and Pat Meyer I plan to go to St. Cloud State University for nursing.
Shawn MacDonald
Parent: Rene’ Pietila & Matthew MacDonald I plan to savor each moment and live life to the fullest.
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Parents: Jenny & Jonathan I plan to operate heavy equipment.
Quinlen Marshall
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Gage Miller
Brandon Mixell
Gabriel Mohs
Parents: Martins Kimberly & Mark Parents: I plan to help improve Wendy & Scott other people’s lives I plan to obtain a dethrough whatever gree in mechanical occupation I end up engineering. holding.
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Madyson Mohs
Parents: Kimberly & David I plan to attend College of St. Benedict for pre-med.
Morgan Muehlbauer
Marcus Moldaschel
Parents: LaJune & Jerry I plan to attend North Dakota State University for engineering.
Patrick O’Brien
Parents: Kathy & Kevin I plan to go to University of MinnesotaDuluth and study statistics.
Parents: Susan & Matthew I plan to attend Minnesota State University-Mankato for nursing.
Gabriel Molitor
Parents: Kristina & Kenneth I plan to go to South Dakota State University for a major in ag teaching and a minor in agronomy.
Cory Montag Parents: Judy & Jeffrey
Lindsey Montag
Parents: Jeanne & Alan I plan to attend University of Minnesota-Duluth for a premed major in molecular biology.
Meghan Moran
Logan Morgan
Mason Nash
David Nelson
Torri Nolden
Caleb Notch
Parents: Sheri & Timothy
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Parents: Sandra & Brad I plan to attend St. Cloud State University for music education.
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Parents: Jennifer & David Sr. I plan to attend Central Lakes College in Staples to become a diesel technician and own my own repair shop.
Kyle Nodo
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Parents: Denise & Brad I plan to go to college at St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
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Jill Oldakowski
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Parents: Kari & James I plan to attend the University of North Dakota to pursue a career in engineering.
Parent: Christina Becker & Aristotle Piwowar I plan to go to Minneapolis Technical and Community College for pre-nursing.
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Parents: Susan & Jeffrey I plan to attend College of St. Benedict for nursing.
Parents: Parents: Molly & Steve Alicia Jean & Shane I plan to attend University of Arizona to study human resources.
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Bailey Olson
Parents: Angela & Eric I plan to enjoy every day and opportunity, starting by attending University of Minnesota-Duluth.
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Katie Oltz
Parents: Peggy & Steven I plan to attend University of Minnesota-Duluth to major in psychology.
Parents: Deanne & Dan I plan to attend Bemdji State University to study biology and genetics.
Andrew Ortloff
Parents: Lorie & Aaron I plan to go to St. Cloud State University, majoring in mechanical engineering.
Gabrielle Otremba
Morgan Orcutt
Parents: Lisa & Robert I plan to major in kinesiology and get my doctorate in physical therapy.
Parents: Karen & David I plan to attend University of North Dakota and major in chiropractic.
Rayne Peacock
Parents: Katie Marquedant & Sean Peacock I plan to go to college for digital photography.
Joshua Peterson
Tyler Peterson Parents: Tannia & Nels
Allen Petron
Parents: Pam & John I plan to go to St. Cloud Technical & Community College for welding.
Kristen Petron
Cora Pramann
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Padraig Regan
Anthony Rein
Justin Reinert
Alycia Peacock
Parents: Corrine & Eric
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Parents: Stacie Anderson-Rau & Jack Rau I plan to attend University of Iowa for political science.
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Robert Packert
Parents: Elizabeth & John I plan to attend St. Cloud State University and pursue a career in nursing.
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Jaiden Pick
Alayna Piper
Tori Renter-Thomas
Kale Retzer
Parents: Pam & John
Parents: Katherine & Delroy I plan to join the U.S. Army.
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Delvan Rinde
Nicholas Ripka
Brandie Roscoe
Kalie Ross
Parents: Sasha & Samuel Treadaway
Parents: Lisa & Russ I plan to work and have a family.
Parents: Jennifer & Lane Nord I plan to attend St. Cloud State University to earn my bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Parents: Karen Larae & James III
Tyler Scheerle
Abigail Schiller
Alexander Schirmers
Kaitlyn Schlief
Parents: Amy & Andy Staudinger I plan to study nursing at the University of North Dakota.
Parents: Melanie & Eldon I plan to join the Air National Guard.
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Parents: Cricket & Steven Vierzba I plan to go to college and become a doctor.
Parents: Valdee & David I plan to go to college, possibly for accounting.
Cailyn Sexton
Parents: Trish & Jeremy Paggen and Craig & Tammy Sexton I plan to move to Duluth and attend college.
Rose Rubenstein
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Parents: Maryan Parents: Hassan Guhad & Barbara Schwalbe & Adam Rubenstein Abdi Sahal Omar I plan to be an engi- I plan to go into interior design. neer.
Stephanie Schmitt
Emily Schrader
Brittany Shewfelt
Dorian Shimabukuro-King
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Parent: Emily Bristow I plan to attend Bemidji State University for marine biology.
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Alexander Sander
Parents: Jennifer & Chad
Kendra Schreifels
Parents: Carla & Scot I plan to become a registered nurse.
Katrina Skaggs
Parents: Jane & Brian I plan to go to college for my LPN, then work in the hospital.
Sarah Schaefer
Parents: Stephanie & Chris I plan to attend Winona State University.
Lucille Schroeder
Parents: Michelle & Scott I plan to earn my certified nursing assistant license, then go to St. Cloud State University for physical therapy or nursing.
Andrea Skillingstad Parents: Diane & Glen
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Danielle Smallwood
Staci Smith
Parents: Alice Lister & David Smallwood I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for nursing then transfer to St. Cloud State University.
Parents: Heidi & Allen I plan to make a difference by making renewable energy more accessible and affordable for people.
Nathaniel Stidmon
Jordan Stowe
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Johnathon Sorensen
Parents: Kathy & Shawn I plan to go to college after a year off.
Tristan Stuart
Parents: Kimberly & Michael I plan to be a nuclear technician.
Parents: Lisa & Cameron I plan to attend St. Cloud State University to study pre-med.
Parent: Crystine I plan to graduate from University of Minnesota with majors in computer science and game design, start a video game company and visit Poland.
Kyle Tannehill
Paige Taylor
Kayla Teich
Crystal Speedling
Parents: Nicole Horstman and Connor Steen
Emily Sufka
Ryan Spies Parent: Sheryl
Tyler Sunder
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Parents: Jeanna & Ronald I plan to attend college at St. Cloud State University.
Morgan Tetzloff
Timothy Squires Parents: Pam & Jason
Gabriel Swanson
Parents: Geri & Thomas I plan to attend North Dakota State University and become a positive role model.
Parents: Kimberly & David I plan to work and join the National Guard.
Parents: Angela & John I plan to attend the College of St. Scholastica.
Parents: Annette & Dennis
Parents: Gwen & Dave I plan to attend college, major in pediatric nursing, minor in genetics and also plan to study abroad.
Mitchel Thares
Parents: Elizabeth & James
Skyler Thatcher
Benjamin Toftey
Nicholas Tolmie
Kuerkow Tongyik
Marilinda Torres
Samuel Towne
Mitchell Trnka
Parent: Theresa I plan to attend St. Cloud State University.
Jayson Valek
Parents: Catherine & Timothy
Parents: Tammy & Paul
Molly Vannurden
Parents: Stacy & Kenneth I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for nursing.
Parents: Terra & Jack Peterson I plan to attend St. Cloud State University to get a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Parents: Alicia & Luis I plan to work in a medical clinic.
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Jake Voss
Parents: Parents: Amy & Michelle & Paul Steve Hommer & I plan to attend St. Jeff Voss Cloud State Univer- I plan to go into the sity for teaching. work force or join the military.
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Parents: Laura & Zachary I plan to attend medical school and get my doctorate.
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Parent: Val I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
Kaelyn Szymanski
Brandon Tadych
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Jared Timm
Parents: Teresa & Steven
Parents: Jessica & Douglas I plan to attend HTCC and St. Cldud State University.
Darin Turck
Parent: Sharon I plan to be an engineer.
Parents: Judith & Dan I plan to work in construction.
Trevor Waltzing
Nathaniel Warrick
Parents: Lisa & Daniel I plan to attend Winona State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Alex Stanger
Parents: Cathy & Todd I plan to become a game warden and work in Minnesota.
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Parents: Valerie & Bruce I plan to attend St. Cloud State University and major in criminal justice.
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Parents: Marla & John I plan to go to Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Ruth Wesenberg
Parents: Arlene & Jason I plan to attend the University of Northwestern in St. Paul majoring in nursing.
Ryan Williams Parents: Donna & Steven
Megan Wirtzfeld
Parents: Michele & Timothy I plan to go to college for nursing and work with the elderly.
Teylor Wolle
Parents: Melissa & Randy I plan to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls and earn a degree in political science, then attend law school.
Amelia Woolsey Parents: Amy & William
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Parents: Joyce & Rich I plan to attend St. Cloud Technical & Community College for welding.
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Fishing, solar energy occupy SR City Council by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com
Two primary issues – the 2017 Governor’s Fishing Opener and the community solar subscriptions with the Geronimo Energy Co. – were the many topics discussed during the May 23 meeting of the Sauk Rapids City Council. John Libert, St. Cloud City Council member from Ward III, appeared before the Sauk Rapids council to inform its members that the greater St. Cloud area had been chosen as the site of the 2017 Governor’s Fishing Opener to be held on three different areas of the Mississippi River. While the city of St. Cloud has plenty of motel rooms to accommodate the governor, his staff and the host of fishing guides and media personnel, help from other cities such as Sartell and Sauk Rapids is going to be necessary in order to make the opener a success. Hosting the Governor’s Fishing Opener is expected to pump between $2.5 to $4 million into the greater St. Cloud-area economy. “It’s a huge money-maker,” said Mayor Brad Gunderson in comments after the council meeting. Hundreds of guides and professional anglers will be fishing in three areas on the Mississippi River for the 2017 opener. They will fish from the Sartell dam north toward Rice, from Sauk Rapids between the Sartell dam and the St. Cloud dam, and below the St. Cloud dam south toward Clearwater. Libert explained the hundreds of anglers will all have boats and trailers in tow and that finding a place to launch and then park the empty trail-
ers will be a major challenge. Much of what is now a baseball area at Sauk Rapids Lions Community Park will be used as a parking lot. In addition to the fishing opener, the area will host a large baseball tournament that weekend – a tournament expected to bring ESPN2 into the area for broadcasting of the games. That will mean lots of national media and press exposure, Libert said. It will spotlight the city of St. Cloud and the entire area, so it’s imperative all the cities highlight what makes the area unique. Libert also asked for volunteers to help in planning and carrying out much of the supporting work to show off the area and come up with activities to occupy anglers and media personnel during the downtime when they are not working directly on the fishing stories or broadcasting the games. One suggested idea was a fishing tournament for kids, probably at Lake George in St. Cloud, with the fishing pros giving guidance and tips on the best ways to lure and land fish. With all the media attention spotlighting the area, more ideas and planning need to be done, Libert said.
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Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz informed the council about a proposed solar garden by the Geronimo Energy Co., a solar-energy developer based in Edina. Geronimo is working in conjunction with Xcel Energy and has been authorized by the state legislature. “They are offering communities the chance to subscribe (to a solar-energy development
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program),” Schultz said, “and looking at the deal, it really seems to fit the old adage of a free lunch in the sense that it doesn’t seem there is any risk on our part, yet there is something we are getting in turn.” Schultz went on to say the “free lunch” aspect of the proposal is what has caused concern. In reality the “free lunch” is a subsidy offered by the state and the federal government to become involved in the solardevelopment program. The program would run for 25 years and throughout the course of the contract the city would be paid between $250,000 and $470,000 for allowing the solar garden to be placed in the city. The best site for the solar garden, a site of 10 to 40 acres, is not in the city proper but in proposed annexation tracts from Minden Township. That raises a potential conflict of interest, Schultz said, but Geronimo has said it would try to find another solar-garden subscription site in Stearns County of which Sauk Rapids could be a part. Council member Kurt Hunstiger said in his opinion it would be a conflict of interest and that while he personally likes the idea, he would be very uncomfortable in pursuing that option. He suggested the city pursue an alternative path to working with Geronimo in order to secure some of the benefits of a solar garden. Council member Steve Heinen agreed with Hunstiger, though he too said he saw the potential benefits. Hunstiger spoke again, saying he’s not against the idea of the garden, but he’s against the idea of proceeding when there is a potential for a perceived
conflict of interest. Hunstiger made a motion the council move forward with the pursuit of an agreement with Geronimo for a solar subscription but pass on approving a site for the solar garden within a Sauk Rapids’ jurisdiction. The motion passed unanimously.
Solar garden background
In background conversation with Schultz, the Newsleader learned the city entered into an annexation agreement with Minden Township in 2002. As part of that agreement, the city agreed to be governed by a joint-powers agreement that determined how decisions were going to be made. The joint powers created a board made up of two city representatives and two township representatives. In essence, the joint-powers board serves as the administrative arm for annexation. Geronimo will ultimately have to apply to the joint-powers board for approval of the solar-garden permit under the terms set up by the joint-powers board. Presently the joint-powers board has adopted a moratorium in order to work on creating ordinances and regulations dealing with solar gardens. Assuming the permit is granted, the agreement stipulates the city will be responsible for enforcing land-use permits in the annexation area. Schultz said neighbors in the area of the proposed solar garden have already raised objections. “They are very much opposed to the solar garden,” Schultz said. “They don’t want it at all.” And that brings the story ‘round to the perceived conflict of interest. According to Schultz, if the city had a finan-
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cial interest in the garden being located in the annexation area, it’s feared the perception will be the city is making decisions based on its financial interest rather than the residents’ interest. In this case there would be a direct financial benefit ($250,000 to $470,000). “It isn’t a clear legal conflict of interest,” Schultz said. “It’s more of a a perceived conflict of interest.” The city could pursue siting the solar gardens, but they would be open to criticism from residents who live in the area of the proposed site.
Other items
Most other items of importance were taken care of in the consent agenda, which included: • Approval of an amusement park permit for the Rapids River Food Fest. • Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for Rapids River Food Fest. • Approval of a 2016 plumbing contractor license, authorization of new digital upgrade purchases. • Approval of Dynaform software purchase. • Approval of amendments to the liquor licensing code dealing with on-sale wine and 3.2-percent malt liquor. • Approval of replacing existing iPads. • Approval of Rapid River Days Parade route and city participation. • Approval of an order to abate a hazardous house at 1045 10th St. N. • Approval of changes in collective-bargaining agreement • Approval of purchase of a ground-tank mixer.
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Eggs from front page down the grass,” Funk noted. “They’re friendly. But they’re taking over. They’re good layers. Too good!” Funk recently sold 100 of the 500 Tetra Browns, and she’s aiming to sell some more – hens and eggs. On May 21, Funk had a stand at the Sauk Rapids Farmers’ Market, but egg sales tend to be slim at farmers’ markets –
Sauk Rapids-Rice Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com that is, too slim to sell the 30 dozen a day the busy hens have been laying. That’s 360 eggs. One day’s worth. She’s going to try the Pierz Farmers’ Market next week. “I bring a lot of the eggs to places closer to the Twin Cities where people buy them to sell,” she said. “And friends of friends will sometimes buy them. But, well, it comes right down to the fact I’m just not cut out to be a sales lady,” she said with a laugh. Funk has lived near Rice
for the past 12 years. During that time, the Gold‘n Plump chicken company would rent a barn from Funk for an egg-laying operation. Funk would pick up the eggs from under the hens, put them in racks, and then Gold‘n Plump would ship them to a big incubating plant in Arcadia, Wis. Once the chicks hatched and were healthy, they’d go into a broiler barn. “At least in all those years, the eggs would at least go somewhere,” she said. “Now, it’s a different story.”
She quit her relationship with Gold‘n Plump just last year. Then the guy from Gaylord more or less talked her into buying all those Tetra Browns, telling her he had a market for most of the eggs. Well, that didn’t quite work out. Most hens, younger ones, lay only one egg per day; that’s a good thing. But, not to forget, in Funk’s case, that’s nearly 400 hens, nearly 400 eggs. Funk is not, nor as she ever been, a quitter. And
Friday, May 27, 2016 she has a knack for making fun of her own egg dilemma, laughing about the situation. But she’s been in a ponderous state for the past four weeks, ever since she bought all those hens. “I just might have to hang it up,” she said laughing. “I can’t eat that many eggs myself.” Does she like eggs? “Oh, yes, I do,” she said. “Over easy.” Need some eggs, anybody? Call Deb at 320-3937350.
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Wednesday, June 1 Registration deadline for Tanner’s Team 5k/1k Event, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, Bob Cross Park, 40 10th Ave. S., Sauk Rapids. tannersteam.org. Bam Bam Ball Youth Ball League, sponsored by Living Waters Lutheran Church, 6-7 p.m. tonight and every Wednesday during June, Pleasantview Elementary School, 1009 Sixth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Advanced registration required at www.lwlcmn.org. Adult Basic Education diploma and GED student graduation, 6-7:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud.
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Veterans Art Project brings widespread acclaim by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
Veterans and their families throughout Minnesota – and beyond – are thrilled about an artistic work-in-progress that honors more than 200 years of veterans’ sacrifices for American freedom. The work, dubbed the “Veterans Art Project,” is a series of five huge paintings by master painter and muralist Charles Kapsner of Little Falls. Three of the paintings have been completed since Kapsner began the project about six years ago. Two remain to be done. The first of the paintings, in ingeniously iconic visual ways, salute the contributions of Army soldiers; the second is an evocation of Navy personnel; the third – just recently completed in February – is a tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard. The two remaining ones will honor the Marine Corps and the Air Force. So far, Kapsner has worked about 40 “stories” into the paintings. Each figure, mostly modeled from people posing for the artist, has a dramatic or symbolic meaning, and the groups of figures and their relationships as seen on the painted canvas also are brimming
with meanings. Each painting is like a collage of groups of human beings – military personnel, both men and women – in vast dream-like landscapes. Each painting, about 8 feet by 10 feet, is heroic in scale and dimension, fitting for the heroism they celebrate. As the paintings are completed, they are affixed to the walls of Committal Hall at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery just north of Little Falls’ Camp Ripley. One of the men who modeled for one of the paintings is Gordon Gerling of Little Falls who served in the Minnesota House as a representative from 1957-58 and again in 1961-66. Gerling is the one who suggested the Veterans Art Project some years ago to Kapsner and others. Gerling, who is now 94, a retired insurance agent, served in the U.S. Air Force as a B-24 bombardier in the North Pacific during World War II. In suggesting the series, Gerling said to Kapsner that the great American patriot and pamphleteer Thomas Paine should be featured in one of the works. Author of the pamphlet Common Sense, Paine spoke plainly to the “common man” of his day, circa 1776, and
his stirring words help foment the American revolution against Britain. In his first painting, Kapsner painted Thomas Paine talking to a lieutenant-colonel in the Colonial Continental Army, a painted figure whose head is modeled on sketches Kapsner made of Gerling. Another man instrumental in Kapsners’s creative process was Ray Stumpf, a Navy veteran and middle school teacher, also of Little Falls, who became good friends with Kapsner when Kapsner asked him to do hours of posing for a key figure in his Navy painting. Sadly, during his friendship with Kapsner, Stumpf was suffering from cancer, and he died from it at the age of 57 in 2013. Yet another man rallying behind Kapsner’s paintings is Phil Ringstrom of Sartell, a committee member for the project. The official name of Kapsner’s masterpiece series is “Looking to the Past, Present and Future: A Veterans’ Educational Historic Project.” It features military personnel all the way back to American’s founding, 1775 and to the present era. The cost of the project is almost half a million dollars, raised
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Charles Kapsner paints his artist’s signature on his recently completed painting honoring the U.S. Coast Guard. It is one of a series of five paintings honoring America’s veterans. Kapsner is a Little Falls resident well known for his large, stunning murals and fresco-painting. through donations and grants. Kapsner, whose father was a World War II veteran, put his heart and soul into the five-painting tour de force. His long artistic adventure took him many miles of traveling to this place and that, doing meticulous historical research, right down to the uniforms, the medals, the ribbons of the soldiers. Each painting is like an intricate, interlocking allegory whose historical meanings and social nuances emerge with each repeated viewing.
Kapsner did thousands of sketches and preparatory paintings to bring artistic brio and historical exactitude to each of the paintings. The cemetery north of Little Falls, which opened in 1994, is the resting place for more than 1,500 veterans and eligible family members. Inside Committal Hall at the cemetery, Kapsner’s masterful tribute paintings give testament to the many generations of veterans who made and who kept America the great, free nation that it is.
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Playhouse opens additional child care center to ease shortages by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleader.com
Sauk Rapids now has a new child-care facility with the opening of Playhouse Child Care Center on May 23. This will be Playhouse’s second act in Sauk Rapids. It opened a center in 1991 on Benton Drive near the Sauk Rapids Bridge that closed in 2005 due to the imminent demolition of the bridge. It did not relocate in the city. Now Playhouse is back, renting two classrooms in Trinity Lutheran Church on Mayhew Lake Road. The two rooms accommodate one class each of toddlers and preschoolers. The gym will be prepared to provide space for a third class of schoolaged children. Playhouse, headquartered in Sartell, had been planning on expanding, but the question was where. “Since we had a previous location there, and we have the other centers in Sartell and St. Cloud, it made sense to get back into Sauk Rapids,” said Kristen Vosberg, program and curriculum administrator for Playhouse. “We are aware of the shortage of child care in the area and that is why we’re opening up this new location and doubling the size of the St. Cloud location, so we can help provide more child-care slots for the families in the area,” she added. At full capacity, the new center will enroll 68 children: 25 toddlers, 25 preschoolers and 18 school-aged children up to 12 years old. They will be tended by a staff of 8 to 12, depending on the full- to part-time ratio, including an administrator, a kitchen worker and two teachers who will also double as the health-and-safety coordinator and curriculum coordinator.
The purpose of the coordinator positions is for added support for the company administration and other staff, Vosberg said. “It’s also part of the system of checks and balances that ensure we are providing the highest quality of care,” she said. The Trinity location will be the smallest of the company’s five centers when the South St. Cloud center re-locates in July and doubles its enrollment to 96. The other three locations – Sartell, Montevideo and St. Cloud Technical and Community College – each have about 100. Shortly after opening its first location in Sauk Rapids, Playhouse Child Care quickly expanded to Monticello in 1992, SCTCC in 1993 and Sartell in 1995. It later expanded to Brainerd, Little Falls and Baxter. The latter three have since closed for various reasons. In 2014, Playhouse bought the building of the former Little Innovators child care on 33rd Street S. in St. Cloud. They are expanding and moving this center to a nearby location. With a fee of $195 for a fiveday week for a toddler, Playhouse is at or below the average cost in the area for centers and is in keeping with its intent to mitigate the shortage of child care in the area. But since most centers have a waiting list for new children to enroll, Trinity and the south St. Cloud locations will probably soon reach their capacity, and there will still be a shortage of affordable care in the area. Many parents say they still feel the cost of a center is beyond their means and turn to in -home child-care providers who charge about $140 for a toddler for a five-day week. Caitlyn Heinen, a teacher living in Sartell, tried placing her son with an in-home child care about two-and-a-half years ago.
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She said she was told to start looking early and did, about nine months ahead. “I called about 40 places,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it. I called daycares in Sartell and Sauk Rapids until finally I found one.” Heinen’s situation is typical of parents interviewed. Placing a first child seems to be particularly difficult. Providers tend to keep space available for infants of current customers, to keep families together. And the situation may be getting worse. According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the number of in-home childcare providers dropped from 156 to 137 from 2011 to 2015 in Benton County, and from 520 to 416 in Stearns County, and the trend appears to be continuing.
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Jenna Peterson, director of Playhouse Child Care Center for Trinity Campus, presents a toddler classroom stocked with books and toys. When asked about the declining numbers, in-home providers say they believe it’s because of both increased state regulations and expectations of
parents. With centers offering preschool and ensuring kindergarten preparation, in-home providers are being asked for the same service.