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August 26, 2015

Clafton dreams of future as singer-songwriter by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA

Aaron Clafton played a show at the church he attended growing up, First United Methodist Church in Sartell on Aug. 20. After playing shows in Bemidji and Duluth the past few years, Aaron Clafton has returned to Central Minnesota to play shows for his hometown crowd.

Music is a part of daily life for many people, but for 22-year-old Aaron Clafton, music has become his way of life. Growing up, Clafton could often be found listening to his grandpa, Ken Clafton, play at the cabin and at performances around the Grand Rapids area. Since then, Clafton has taught himself how to play the guitar and has gotten into singing, particularly in country music. “Country music is what I grew up listening to and it’s what I find real,” Clafton said. In high school, Clafton was a part of the choir and his passion for singing has grown tremendously since graduating in 2011. Like many avid music fans, Clafton has a favorite artist whom he admires, one that he looks up to when creating and recording his own songs – Eric Church. “I just think he’s so different and not afraid to push the envelope with his music, and his songwriting is so different from what you hear on the ra-

dio,” Clafton said. Clafton hopes to become a singer-songwriter known in the Nashville scene, and he recognizes that he’s on the right track for that. In spring of 2015, he released his debut album “Running Wild,” which has 10 original songs. “It was something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and it happened that I found the right guy to record it,” Clafton said. “I had songs I felt confident in to put out there for people to hear. I’m at the right place in my life where I can put an album out.” From fall of 2014 to spring of 2015, Clafton was able to write all 10 songs on his album, and record them. Clafton’s grandfather played piano for two songs in the recording studio. His favorite song on the album is called “Evaline,” which is about a man who moves to Nashville with his girlfriend to pursue his music dreams. When things don’t work out for his music career or his relationship, the man sells his guitar

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Ciderfest brings fall flavors More than 1,500 tickets sold for inaugural event by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

ST.CLOUD – Despite the blowing winds and imminent chance of rain, crowds still gathered at Joe Faber Field Aug. 22 for St. Cloud Ciderfest. The event, which hopes to be annual, was the first of its kind in the area and brought over 30 vendors – to sample their hard cider to approximately 1,500 guests – for a chance at the People’s Choice Award. Milk and Honey Ciders of Cold Spring took home this year’s trophy with their Heirloom Cider. The event, which took two years of planning for Leighton Broadcasting’s Christian Medford, developed from the St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour the company sponsors. “Two out of the last three years the people’s choice award at the craft beer event in St. Cloud happened to be some form of a hard cider. With that in mind, Ciderfest was born,” Leighton said.

Senior quarterback Mathew Johnson leaps into the end zone in Saturday’s 33-20 win over Princeton that snapped a 22-game losing streak and started a new winning streak for the Storm. Senior running back Korey Keske rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Storm. For the game story and reaction from head coach Bill Magnuson, turn to page 8.

District enrollment continues to increase by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

As the Sauk Rapids-Rice communities continue to grow, enrollment within the district continues to increase. This is a result of new homes and apartments around Sauk Rapids, as well as open enrollment for the district. Despite the ever-increasing numbers, district administration is watching class

sizes to maintain them. In other school board news: • The district is refinancing their bonds, totaling roughly $43 million, which will save about $600,000 per year for taxpayers. • The two remaining Chinese teachers had their final interviews on Aug. 24, and are expected to arrive in Sauk Rapids within the first week of September.

Extra patrols combate intoxicated drivers by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Tom Bernhardt, of Sauk Rapids, transfers pork from a Big Green Egg to a container where it will be pulled apart to be served during the inaugural Ciderfest in St. Cloud Aug. 22.

“The Midwest is typically 5-10 years behind the coasts when it comes to trends,” said Dan Lynch, distributor for SapSucker Farms Yellow Belly Small Batch Hard Cider from Mora. “Hard cider, al-

though always around and in Although the event cenour history, has made a recent tered on Central Minnesota’s comeback in the last couple love for apples, and the hard of years, but is still taking off cider derived from fermentin the area. I see a lot more Ciderfest growth in the industry before continued on pg. 5 it levels off in Minnesota.”

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will have extra patrol on the roads, as part of a statewide effort to combat individuals driving while intoxicated from Aug. 21- Sept. 7. “It’s time to take a stand against those who choose to get behind the wheel after drinking,” said Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck. “Don’t be afraid to speak up. Take the keys away from a friend or loved one, and find them a sober ride home. It could save a life, even yours.” More than 25,000 drivers are arrested for a DWI in Minnesota each year, which averages out to three arrests

per hour throughout the state. In the last five years (20102014), there were 479 drunkdriving related driving-related deaths in Minnesota. The enhanced DWI enforcement campaign is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program. The program works to create a safe driving culture where motorists can practice and promote safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on four strategic areas to reduce crashes – education, enforcement, engineering and emergency medical and trauma response. Tom Souvannaphong

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All dogs welcome Safety first at community event

Rice Women of Today sponsor annual bicycle rodeo and cookout by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE – The Rice Women of Today along with the Rice Police Department, other sponsoring nonprofits and area businesses hosted their fourth annual Bike Rodeo and Cookout on Aug. 19. The community event allowed children ages 4-12 to participate in activities themed around bicycle equipment safety and safe riding practices. There were 94 preregistered children, along with seven additional same-day registries bringing the total to over 100 participants. This number was up from 2014’s participation by over 20 chilPHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER dren. Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann goes through safety checklists with brothers Isaac, 7, (left) Bicycle rodeo and Jack Czech, 5, at the Rice Women of Today Bike Rodeo on Aug. 19.

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Boarding kennel provides more than a place to stay by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Jackie Steckling started her business based on a passion, a need and her love for animals. Now, 14 years later, Dogs Inn is thriving. “I wanted a job where I could stay home,” Steckling said. “I checked into it and got started. There aren’t enough boarding kennels in the area.” Even today, Steckling recognizes the need for boarding kennels. Her 22 kennels are often full, particularly in the summertime. Dogs Inn is situated in the country east of Rice. The wooded, secluded area is something that dog owners

often like. “I had a client who drove to drop her dogs off and then drove back to Minnetonka. She wasn’t going north or traveling anywhere,” Steckling said. “She just liked the country setting and the price.” While residing at the kennel, the canines have the opportunity to socialize and get some exercise. Every four hours, or four times a day, the dogs are let outside to the running pen. Steckling matches them up with playmates based on temperament and activity level. “You might have a rat terrier and a lab playing together,” Steckling said. The dogs get to play and run with the other dogs for a half hour before they are brought back to their kennels. “My objective is for them

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SWAT team trains Conduit unsalvageable, contingent funds used in Sauk Rapids SAUK RAPIDS – One council member, Nick Sauer, abstained from voting as the Sauk Rapids City Council voted to approve Change Order No. One to the Benton Drive Improvement Project on Aug. 24. During construction, the contractor found significant conflicts with the conduits the city had hoped to salvage in the reconstruction. The change order granted over $46,000 in contingency funding to be used towards the new conduit and other needs to complete the project successfully. Originally, there was a $70,000 contingent fund for unseen expenses during the project. “We knew of this possibility, but we didn’t know if we could salvage the conduit. Had we approved the bid, assum-

ing he would have to replace them and hadn’t, the contractor would have made a considerable amount of money for work he didn’t do,” said Sauk Rapids city engineer Terry Wotzka. In other council news: • Approved unanimously the purchase of a smart phone for Sergeant Bukowski to be used while on duty. • Approved unanimously sending a police officer to defensive tactics train-the-trainer course. • Approved unanimously sending police officers to basic police report writing course offered by the League of Minnesota cities. • Approved unanimously sending police chief to the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers fall training conference. • Approved unanimously

The no-cost event for families spurred from a memory of Shelli Struzyk, Rice Woman of Today member. “We wanted to do something for the kids, and we used to have a bike rodeo when I was young,” Struzyk said. Each child registered for the event received a gift bag which included a free T-shirt, a brand new bike helmet, wrist reflectors and safety information. The helmets were provided through a grant by Statewide Health Improve-

ment Program (SHIP) and Benton for Better Health. During the event, children were able to have Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann inspect their bike for safety issues like loose and damaged chains and seat/handlebar height. “If I was to tell every child what was wrong with their bike at the rodeo we would be here all night, but we give a checklist to parents so they know what to look for when inspecting their kids’ bikes,” Hamann said.

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Members of the Stearns-Benton SWAT team practiced entering a home at 200 8th Ave. N., Sauk Rapids on Aug. 19. The 20-member, two-county joint team spent the day training at the Sauk Rapids Government Center as well as on-site training which allowed them to practice moving as a team and entering a house unfamiliar to their group. The house, which is due to be removed as part of the “3 Up the Hill Project” in Sauk Rapids offered a new floor plan for the SWAT team to explore while preparing them for reality. Deputy Kadlec and his dog Ben practiced their role of securing the area surrounding the team.

Norah Lenarz, 4, stands with her brand new bike. Lenarz won one of the 12 bikes raffled off during the event.

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The participants could also test their balance and control skills at three riding stations which included looking back and scanning for traffic, navigating through Rice Women of Today members served a hot dog and tight turns and a slow-speed hamburger cookout for attendees of the Bike Rodeo on Aug. balancing race. 19. Over 100 children ages 4-12 and their guardians attended The rodeo also included a the event.

fice or the on-line option can be found at http://offroad-ed. com/minnesota. To register for the course, send the student’s name, date of birth and contact information to atvsafety@co.benton. mn.us. Space is limited to 20 participants and walk-ins will be accepted. If you would like more information or have questions, contact Sgt. J. Dingmann at 320-968-7201 or visit the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ vehicle/atv/index.html.

and gives up on his dreams. Then, he goes to the Nashville pawnshop and buys the same guitar, learning all its history and memories. “Going into recording Evaline, I had some idea of what I wanted it to sound like, and once we started adding the musicians, everything kind of changed in a good way,” Clafton said. “It went above and beyond what I was expecting it to sound like. It turned out really cool and I think the song has a really cool story to tell.” He also admits that he was in a phase where he was looking at vintage guitars, like a 1960 or 1970 Gibson. “That’s what sparked this song, just because there’s so much heart that goes into somebody’s guitar,” Clafton said. Over the last year, Clafton was able to record songs as he wrote them, and songwriting is his focus. “It would be very cool to move down to Nashville

No Driver’s License – all during a Aug. 8 incident. As Labor Day approaches, patrols are working hard to reduce drunk driving-related crashes and prevent deaths. Labor Day is the second deadliest holiday from vehicle-related accidents, following the Fourth of July. “We won’t rest until every drunk is off the road, as we strive to make Benton County a safe and sober driving community,” said Sheriff Heck.

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“It’s always cool to see friends from high school and people from the area at shows,” Clafton said. When he isn’t performing, Clafton works as a member advisor at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union While he is performing and gaining fans around Central Minnesota, his dreams of moving to Nashville have not faded. In fact, he hopes the move isn’t too far into the future. “I’d move today if I could, but realistically, I’m hoping to move down there sometime in 2016,” Clafton said.

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Intoxicated drivers continued from front was one of those drunk drivers, who added two more to the number of deaths in the state, Kevin and Kathy Davey. Souvannaphong has nine charges against him – four felony counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide (two counts for each victim), two felony counts of Criminal Vehicular Operation (based on the level of bodily injury to the surviving victim), two Gross Misdemeanor counts of Driving While Impaired, and one Gross Misdemeanor count of

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no structures or buildings including retaining walls be built over the easement. • Laura Hood, Aging Services Director of the Whitney Senior Center, updated the council on the past year’s activities throughout the community and sought for the council to keep the needs of the Whitney Senior Center’s commercial kitchen in mind while creating the 2016 budget. • Don Hickman, Vice President for Community and Economic Development of the Initiative Foundation presented the council with an update of the foundation and urged the council to consider the group when developing the 2016 budget. Initiative Foundation looks to build and sustain communities through economy, community and philanthropy.

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sending a police officer to a pre-employment background investigation course. • Approved unanimously the 2015 plumbing and mechanical contractor licenses. • Created unanimously a no parking and Dial-A-Ride Metro Bus-stop zone in front of 452 13th Avenue South. • A public hearing was continued from the July 27 meeting to consider a request to vacate an alleyway in block 23 of the old town of Sauk Rapids. After tabling this hearing, the council found that all concerned parties of the alleyway are now in agreement to approve the vacation. The city unanimously voted to approve the vacation of the alleyway with the conditions that a draining and utility easement remain over the alleyway, utilities be accessible for maintaining or modifying, and

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SAUK RAPIDS – Two motorcycle bike runs were hosted in Sauk Rapids on Aug. 22 – the third annual Cruisin’ for Critters run and the second annual Chloe’s Courage Fund run. The Cruisin’ for Critters bike run departed from Besser’s Bike Barn with over 39 participants. The run route went up to and around Mille Lacs Lake, with stops at the YMCA near the lake, Muggs and the Rough Cut Grill and Bar, before returning to Sauk Rapids and ending at Bubba’s Grill and Bar. In addition to the run, a silent auction was held at Bubba’s upon return. All proceeds will go to the Central Minnesota Animal Care and Control. The Chloe’s Courage Fund bike run departed from Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks with roughly 44 participants. The run made stops at

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Dogs Inn continued from front to burn off anxiety and nervous energy,” Steckling said. “Then, they come back in and rest until the next run.” About 80 percent of the business at the kennel is from return customers, and Marge Taylor is one of those people. “Jackie’s heart and goodness is huge,” Taylor said. Taylor and her husband, who has since passed, once owned two dogs, Star and Lady. After boarding their dogs at other kennels in the area, and leaving less than satisfied, they found Dogs Inn. Taylor continued to board her dogs there. As a friend of the Stecklings, she knew that her dogs were in good hands at the kennel. “I never came home wondering whether my dogs were in good care, I just knew,” Taylor said. When Taylor’s husband PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA became ill, Taylor called the Jackie Steckling, owner of Dogs Inn boarding kennel near Rice, is all smiles as she interacts kennel, and they took the dogs with the dogs in the running pen. During the summer, she typically has 22 or more dogs. immediately. Even though her husband’s hospital stay was lengthy, Steckling never asked when Taylor was coming to pick up her dogs. “They didn’t give any inkling that the dogs were a burden to them,” Taylor said. “They were trying to convey that we shouldn’t worry about anything.” After Taylor’s husband passed away, she prepared to move to Good Shepherd, where she now resides. She was only able to bring her cat, and tried to find a new home for the dogs. Steckling helped in the effort as well, but they were unsuccessful. When Taylor took the dogs to the vet to be put down, Steckling was right there with her, treating the animals as if her own. “It meant the world to me,” Taylor said. Steckling treats every dog like her own and has no plans of quitting on her business. She knows the demand will keep it going. “I love working with the dogs,” Steckling said.

Pulse on People Benton County Marriage Applications Frank William Ross, Sauk Rapids and Betsey Lynne Lund Sauk Rapids Morgan Zeleny, daughter of Micheal and Renee Zeleny of Rice, has enrolled at the College of Saint Benedict for the 2015-16 academic year. On Aug. 27, new students moved in and began orientation, which continues through Sunday, Aug. 30. Classes for fall semester begin Monday, Aug. 31.

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Sunday, Aug. 30, 4-7 p.m. – Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser, Veteran of Foreign Wars Granite Post No. 428, 9 18th Avenue North, St. Cloud. Funds raised will benefit Russ and Judy (Denne) Raddatz who lost their home and belongings to a fire. If questions, call Nancy at (320) 252-6290 or E-mail at akiffmeyern@charter.net. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1-3 p.m. – League of Women Voters of the St. Cloud Area, St. Cloud Library/Bremer Room, 1300 St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Will feature LWV Minnesota executive director, Susan Sheridan Tucker, speaking on “League of Women Voters Minnesota 2020: Innovation and Inclusion.” Refreshments and social time to follow. Meeting is open to all. For details call 252-3827 or E-mail league@lwvsca.org.

Saturday, Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. – 62nd annual Fall Conference, St. Mary Church, Upsala The St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites you to attend this year’s conference. The theme is “Walking in God’s Love with the Family.” The conference includes morning refreshments, a business meeting, keynote speaker, Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler, lunch, afternoon speakers, prayers and door prizes. For additional information, contact your parish CCW president or Julie Moorhead/Miller, DCCW president at (320) 243-3891, or e-mail Julie at julimoorhead@meltel.net.

Meetings Schedule 1st MondayPlanning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center SR Green, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center Rice Senior Citizens Club, American Legion Club 1st TuesdaySacred Heart’s St. Monica Society, 7 p.m. Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Eugene Trushenski residence Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center 1st WednesdayRecreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive. Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club 1st ThursdayAmerican Legion Post 254 Monthly Membership meeting, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 Auxiliary. SR Jaycees, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids VFW 2nd MondaySauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club. 3rd MondayTinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Hwy. 23 East Saint Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles (320) 529-9000. 2nd TuesdayPleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary Minden Town Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall Sauk Rapids Sportsmen, Sauk Rapids Legion, 8 p.m. Rice Women of Today at 7:00 p.m. at the Rice Lions Building. 2nd WednesdaySauk Rapids V.F.W. Post 6992, 8 p.m. Sauk Rapids V.F.W. Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. 2nd ThursdayTrinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church. 3rd MondayKnights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, 7 p.m. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 7 p.m., SR American Legion 3rd TuesdayBenton Cty Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st St. No. 4th WednesdayCentral MN Deer Hunters Assoc., 8 p.m., SR American Legion Minden-Sauk Rapids Joint Planning Board, 6 and 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center 1st & 3rd ThursdayRice Lions Club, 8 p.m. 2nd & 4th TuesdaySauk Rapids Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 6992, 6:30 p.m. 4th ThursdaySauk Rapids Chamber, noon luncheon, call 251-2940 to pre-register. 2nd & 4th MondaySR Council meeting, 6 p.m., Government Center, 250 No. Summit Ave. District 47 School Board, 7 p.m., High School Board Conference Room Sauk Rapids Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall Every MondayBright Beginnings AA Support Group, 9 a.m., Harvest Fellowship Church – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator.org Every ThursdaySauk Rapids AA Group, Living Waters Lutheran Church 7 p.m. – AA Assistance line: (320) 202-1895, aameetinglocator. org Every SundayDivorce Care, Seminar and Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Harvest Fellowship, Sauk Rapids

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OPINION

Same old tactics

hement chanting There will always of the world that be someone who you can find it on wants to be heard and your own. The serthink his or her ideas pent’s tactics have are original. They never changed. proclaim they are There are just a a new voice. What handful of tactics they do not know is he has, and they that they are being have been repeatused as a wormy, devious character. By Mercy Nygaard ed through history. Make yourself Like in a book, at the Life by Faith your God, idolize very start, you know someone or somethis character is only looking out for numero-uno thing, cause division, lower and the survival of the fittest, your self-worth, convince you but you want to believe their Satan-the-serpent, the enemy intentions are good. At first, and the father of lies doesn’t you may feel their ideas seem exist. Satan desires nothing liberating, igniting a sense of, but hatred, nakedness, vio“hey, I can do whatever I want, lence, and he is obsessed with and that will bring me happi- death. Shouldn’t our goal then ness.” They mask their selfish to be the opposite and what desires with expressing their would that look like? Maybe goals for the greater good. love, clothed, peace and a pasThis will always be an internal sion for life. This war is real and you battle versus a physical one, and we must know that it will are the target. There will alalways be this way until judg- ways be someone being used by the enemy to chant that ment day. Why is this? Let’s go you can do whatever you want back to the very beginning. with your body, you can find God gave a very specific com- your own happiness and life is mandment to Adam and Eve. however you want to define it. They didn’t forget. The ser- If we want the value of life to pent’s tongue was cunning be valued then we have to pray and its question smooth. The because it is hearts that need serpent’s words that followed to be supernaturally changed. were exciting; enticing the This can only be fought inwoman to see practicality, fas- ternally; repent, believe, obey cination and value. Quickly, and put on the full armor to God’s commandment didn’t fight this very real battle. seem as important to Eve or Ephesians 6:10-18 Why in the world did God Adam after the lies were accepted. (Genesis 3) After they command Adam and Eve not chose disobedience they felt to eat from that tree? In His shame, and this is the first design, He knew the key to searing of our consciences, our joy was to obey. From day and this is the war that rages one, God has only been after our joy and not our begrudgon and on. You may not believe this ing submission. No, He wants event ever took place. Matt you to willingly pursue your Chandler, pastor of The Vil- joy in God alone. That if you lage Church, points out that re- are obedient to what God has gardless; everyone knows that commanded you to do, no something has gone wrong matter how difficult, will lead with the world. You can see you to joy. Yes, that means this by looking at the largest after coming to Jesus there section of books in Barnes and will be difficulty, and it won’t Noble, titled self-help. Some always mean life is better inbooks claiming happiness is stantaneously. Always look just a financial fix, weight loss towards eternally. Let’s never or an Oprah Winfrey show forget that Adam and Eve deaway. Although these are real served death, but God extendissues, they are symptoms of ed grace. You are still here by a bigger problem. They are God’s grace, and it is never too ways to attempt to fill the void late to receive it. Repent, believe, obey and there you will to find happiness. Your happiness is always find your joy. going to be attacked by the ve-

Wellness and Sauk Rapids-Rice When we think community and of wellness, we ofphysical. What ten think of physical became evident health. In schools, is that improved we look at the abwell-being resenteeism of our sults in happier, children and our healthier students staff, and make sure by Dr. Daniel Bittman and families, as we are communiwell as better cating with others Superintendent’s Corner achievement. frequently to proIn order to vide information and care. best support our children, We also spend much time staff and community partpreparing for and supporting ners, we will continue to others with things such as the collaborate with our partcommon cold, influenza and ners throughout the 2015-16 occasional cuts or scrapes. school year. More specifiHowever, we recognize there cally, we will offer opportuis more to wellness than nities to assess our personal physical well-being. health, participate in healthy Throughout the 2014- activities and provide train15 school year, we worked ing with and for stakeholders collaboratively with Granite when possible. I would enEquity Partners, Greater St. courage each of you to assess Cloud Development Cor- your own well-being, supporation and others as we port others as they embark on explored all five elements this journey, and take steps to of well-being, which are become healthier and more purpose, social, financial, engaged … I know I will.

Teachers – the reason I write

Teachers influence people. had not seen in myself. She saw my love for the language No matter who you are or how much you loved or dis- and everything grammatical, and it was while having her as liked school, I’m positive there was at least one a teacher that I set my goal to become a journalist teacher who touched your life. someday. As I continued on that same career path at Maybe it was in a negative sense like my St. Cloud State University, I had the pleasure of bemother, where a counselor told her she wasn’t ing instructed in mass communications by Professor smart enough to take more math and science Michael Vadnie. “Vads,” as we called him, taught classes. This ultimately encouraged her to prove my first news-writing class, but also gave me the him wrong. But more likely it’s been in a positools I needed to professionally look at my future tive light, and teachers have either inspired you jobs through media law. to follow your dreams or simply let you know All three of these teachers stand out to me that someone cared when you thought you were by NATASHA BARBER when I think about where I am as a grown adult. alone. None of them allowed students to take the easy way As I finished writing a story about former out and skate by without hard work and dedication. Sauk Rapids-Rice faculty member Norm EsterThey all pushed me to be better than my best, and berg this week, I was dazed at how many lives built my confidence along the way. They were dedithis humble teacher warmed. From recent college student cated to their students in and out of the classroom – much testimonials to the people with stories and comments who like Norm Esterberg. Vads would invite us into his home for led me to three others with stories and comments, everyone Society of Professional Journalist gatherings, and both Mrs. seemed to have great things to say about Norm and his dedi- Falknor and Ms. Selinger still chat with me about my life cation to the district and his students. I never attended Sauk when we run into each other on the street. These teachers Rapids-Rice schools, but I wasn’t far away in the Royalton weren’t just instructors, they were genuinely interested in betSchool District. I, too, had outstanding teachers who touched tering their students’ lives. my life. As the school year approaches, I encourage you to think My first grade elementary school teacher Elaine Selinger about the teachers who changed your life. Maybe drop them instilled in me the love of reading. She was a spunky, fun and a note in the mail, or find them on-line and send a message. creative woman who made school enjoyable from an early Thank them for having interest and update them in how you age. I still have children’s books signed, “Merry Christmas are. You’d be surprised at how they’ll remember you, and Tasha! Ms. Selinger” and I don’t forsee myself getting rid they might not know how much they meant to you. of them – ever. As I entered junior high and high school, I For those of you who would like to share a story or mesmet Joletta Falknor. She taught English and even though I sage with Norm Esterberg, you may do so through your own probably had already shown interest in writing, Mrs. Falknor methods, drop something off at our office, or post a note on was the first person I remember to recognize something I the thread on our Sauk Rapids Herald Facebook page.

Miguel Sano is a monster

After years of writing columns that implored up statistics like that? Those are Miguel Cabrera beleaguered Twins fans to remain patient while numbers. the team’s elite prospects developed, it gives me Sano isn’t a one-trick pony, either. He has a great pleasure to finally watch the first wave of well-honed approach at the plate, taking bordertop young talent wash over Target Field. Eddie line pitches early in the count and shortening his Rosario, Trevor May and Byron Buxton have all stroke with two strikes. As far as young players shown significant growth this season and have go, he resists chasing pitches out of the zone, and played major roles in the team’s recent winning by ANDY THAYER he strikes out at an acceptable rate for a rookroad trip. These guys all have bright futures and SPORTS COLUMNIST ie that demolishes mistakes as well as he does. are going to play major parts in the future sucOver a full season, Sano projects to draw 107 cess of this team. However, Miguel Sano apwalks, which is almost double what the Twins’ pears to be on a completely different level at this point. He current leader in walks, Brian Dozier, is on pace to draw this looks like a polished veteran slugger, and he is already the season (62). most fearsome hitter in the Twins’ lineup. It makes me so happy to hear national pundits and prosSano, who is still only 22 years old, has absolutely pun- pect hounds rave out Sano’s advanced approach at the plate. ished opposing pitching to the tune of a .288/.397/.582 slash Keith Law of ESPN stated on Monday’s “Baseball Tonight” line (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percent- podcast that Sano’s combination of raw power and well-deage) through his first 44 games and 153 at bats. To put that veloped pitch recognition skills at such a young age is typiin perspective, reigning MVP (and consensus best player in cally reserved for elite sluggers like Alex Rodriguez and Ken baseball) Mike Trout’s slash line is .297/.394/.586, and 2015 Griffey Jr. That, my friends, is an exciting comparison for home run leader Nelson Cruz’s slash line is .318/.385/.604. fans of the Twins. The scariest thing is that Sano is only 22, The fact that Sano’s line is on par with guys like that is es- missed all of last season with an injury and probably still has sentially unheard of from a rookie. some room to improve. I understand that 44 games isn’t the largest sample size of The Twins are hanging around the American League wild data, but it’s over a quarter of a season and enough to calcu- card race, and last weekend’s four-game sweep of the Orioles late a rough projection of what a player could accomplish in in Baltimore catapulted the team back into legitimate cona full year at the big league level. Sano has mashed 11 home tention. Whether or not the Twins make the playoffs, howruns and has 34 RBI in his 44 games. If you prorate those ever, this season has been a remarkable success for the team. stats for an entire season, it indicates that he’d hit something The future is here, and you can see these young players getlike 41 homers and drive in 125 runs in 162 games. I had to ting better every game. Led by Miguel Sano, the Minnesota do a double take when I read those numbers. When was the Twins are going to be an offensive force for many years to last time a Twins player had the legitimate potential to put come.

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Ciderfest continued from front

LOCAL NEWS

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Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe, offered Larry Lenk of Browerville, a smell of the paprika at Ciderfest. Lampe grilled pork chops with a dry rub he created on-sight for guests. grills and does great for grilling and smoking,” said Zimple, who’s owned his Big Green Egg for about 18 months. Wippler, who sells the ceramic grills at his hardware

stores, said the Big Green Egg retains heat and doesn’t leak air like other grills he’s sold – this makes the grills more efficient and cost effective while sealing in the flavors of the smoke and

BBQ as well. Lampe, who is also a Big Green Egg spokesperson, sampled pork chops with his own concocted rub and offered this advice, “Don’t overthink making a rub. These are spices and seasonings you have in your kitchen already. You’re familiar with the ingredients, so don’t be afraid to experiment. And if you are afraid of what it’ll taste like, just cut off a little piece of meat, add some rub and fry it in a skillet to see what flavor it will have,” Lampe said. Lampe sampled this rub on his pork chops. All portions are approximate. 4 Tbsp. raw sugar 3 Tbsp. kosher Salt 2 Tbsp. paprika 2 Tbsp. chili powder ½ Tbsp. granulated onion ½ Tbsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. ground chipotle 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. ground thyme ½ tsp. nutmeg

Parishioners gather for annual festival by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sacred Heart Parish Festival was held Aug. 23 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The event kicked off with a 10 a.m. polka Mass and included many activities and foods for the parishioners

Obituaries Alice J. Lauer

The Big Green Egg truck stood outside the gates of St. Cloud Ciderfest on Aug 22. The ceramic cooker was used to grill over 600 pounds of meat for BBQ sampling during the event. growth in the industry before it levels off in Minnesota.” Although the event centered on Central Minnesota’s love for apples, and the hard cider derived from fermenting them, the event had a local spin as well. Paul Wippler, owner of Wippler’s Hardware Hanks in Sauk Rapids, Rice and Little Falls, sponsored the event, bringing out Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe, himself and numerous Big Green Eggs for the BBQ portion of Saturday’s gathering. Lampe, who’s participated in BBQ cook-offs since 1982 and has appeared on the Food Network, grilled and instructed alongside Sauk Rapids residents Tom Bernhardt, Chad Willie and Cory Zimple; who made pulled pork and ribs using the Big Green Egg grills for the crowd to sample. The four began their day at 5 a.m., cooking approximately 600 pounds of meat to sample to the crowd. “The Big Green Egg outperforms any other grill I’ve ever owned. It’s the Cadillac of

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and community attendees. Included in the event were a grand raffle, quilt raffle and silent auction. Families enjoyed the car show, cakewalk, kids’ games, bingo, grandma’s attic and music by Stan’s Country Dutchmen. Food and freshmade donuts were also available.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Alice J. Lauer, 85, of St. Cloud will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Alice passed away peacefully with family by her side on Aug. 21, 2015 at Country Manor Care Center in Sartell. Reverend LeRoy Scheierl and Reverend Alfred Stangl will con-celebrate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Alice was born on June 10, 1930 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Johanna (Scherer) Stock. She graduated from Cathedral High School and Drew’s Business College of St. Cloud. She married Walter W. Lauer on June 26, 1954 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. They lived in many cities in Minnesota prior to returning to St. Cloud in 1986. Alice was employed at Herbergers for 10 years and retired in 1995. She was a member of St. Peter’s Parish and Christian Women. Alice enjoyed playing cards, bingo and games, ceramics, baking cookies and pies. Above all she treasured spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her

Alice J. Lauer

children, Glen of St. Joseph, Joyce (Mark) Ludowese of Hutchinson, Wayne of Centennial, Colo., Lynn (Mike) Vander Plaats of Ward, S.D., Donna (Bruce) Truskowski of Appleton, Wis., Shirley (Wylie) Tomberlin of Brainerd, Brian (Mary) of St. Cloud, Gloria (Tom) Riniker of Afton; 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Marie (John) Krebsbach of St. Joseph, Gilbert Stock of St. Joseph, Irene Pierskalla of St. Joseph, Richard (Joyce) Stock of St. Joseph, Charles (Janice) Stock of St. Cloud, Arlene (Art) Brinker of St. Joseph, Doris (Jerry) Johnson of St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter in 1986; brothers, Sylvan, Wilfred, Edgar and Leander Stock; and sister, Joan Fuchs. Memorials are preferred. A special thank you to the caregivers of County Manor Campus for their loving care and compassion. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Guestbook and video tribute are available at www. danielfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – August 4, 2015 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on August 4, 2015 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Ed Popp and Jake Bauerly present and Commissioner Jim McMahon absent (excused). Call to order by Chair Bauerly was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2015 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 14, 2015 as written; 3) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of July 22, 2015 as written; 4) approve Application for Exempt Permit for St. Elizabeth’s Church, 16454 – 125th Avenue NE, Foley, to conduct a raffle on September 26, 2015 and a raffle and bingo on October 18, 2015; and 5) approve Tobacco License Application for Dollar General Store #16224, 12564 Fromelt Loop NW, Rice. Engineer’s Report: 1) Mississippi River Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony —August 27th at Itasca State Park and August 31st in St. Paul; 2) “3 Up the Hill” project in Sauk Rapids—have completely moved three garages and two houses; 45-day time limit for moving the structures ends August 15th; advertising for a demolition contractor is underway—bid opening is scheduled for August 14th; this project will be submitted for next year’s capital bonding request; 3) Anticipate milling on Benton Drive (between Sauk Rapids and Sartell) to begin the end of the week; 4) Anticipate starting the CR 58 reclaim project in September; 5) Original capital equipment budget of $315,770 was to include a singleaxle plow truck, track skid steer and a new pickup truck—actual purchase was a tandem-axle plow truck, track skid steer and a new pickup totaling $303,454. Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, provided a detailed permit/revenue report of Department of Development activity for the first half of 2015 (includes 17 house permits with a value of $3.9 million; 12 permits for agricultural buildings with a value of $485,500; 15 accessory building permits with a value of $197,517; 17 permits for additions with a value of $598,450; and 59 building permits for re-roofing, re-siding, windows, mechanical, plumbing and interior work). Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that the county has received a proposed three-year audit engagement letter from the State Auditor, for the audit of the 2015, 2016 and 2017 County financial statements. He noted that a recent law change allows counties to use private CPA firms for their audits starting with the 2017 financial statements; notice must be given by August 1, 2016 if a county wishes to use a private CPA firm for 2017. Headley referred to an email received from the Office of the State Auditor which stated their intention to audit Benton County through 2017, also stating that a three-year engagement is “standard practice” for their office. Headley requested input from the Board on whether Benton County should agree to the three-year engagement or some other term. Following brief discussion, Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve a one-year engagement for the audit of the 2015 financial statements. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:29 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:51 AM. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, Commissioner Popp reported that he has received a lot of complaints about the CSAH 2 ditch project in the City of Rice. Byrd explained that MnDOT completed their interchange project and, due to the new drainage patterns, a portion of their roadway drains south, crosses under CSAH 2, and goes into the CSAH 2 roadway ditch back north to the sedimentation pond. He stated that due to the new drainage patterns, the bottom of the ditch on our roadway was lowered, which made the back slopes very steep. Byrd pointed out that it created a situation whereby the county would not be able to maintain our right-of-way with our equipment, therefore a pipe was placed in the ground, connected to the entrance pipe and extended to a point outside of our roadway where the elevation was lower and the backslope wasn’t so steep, allowing our tractors to get in and mow. Byrd clarified that whether the county actually mows the right-of-way, or the land owner chooses to mow it himself, it is the county’s responsibility to make the ditch mow-able. Byrd also noted a concern that the hardware store received some runoff and silt which needs to be cleaned up. Bauerly inquired about the possibility of getting MnDOT to cover these costs. Under Commissioner Concerns, Commissioner Peschl requested an update on the status of the request to repair County Ditch No. 13 and County Ditch No. 15 in Glendorado Township. Byrd indicated that he has made initial contact with several viewers; a meeting of the Ditch Authority will be scheduled for August 18th to appoint viewers. He stated his intent to have county forces clean the culvert by the bridge so that these costs are not passed on to the landowners. Under Commissioner Concerns, Commissioner Popp reported that there is still interest from a group in establishing a group home on Sucker Creek Road in Watab Township. 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Senior swimmers for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm, Larissa Kleen (from left), Tana Hendrickson, Bailey Olson, Katlyn Dehn and not pictured, Kristen Petron, will be leading the team and swimming for their final season.

Blend of friendship, talent will lead swimmers to success by MARIA HAGER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice girls swimming and diving team has the elements for crafting a perfect storm this season. Neck-and-neck with their competitors, close to reaching their goals, but more importantly, close to each other. “This senior group of girls is unlike any other that I have ever coached or witnessed,” said Ray Nelson, second-year Storm head coach. “They are always together and are unbelievably close, in and out of the pool.” This year, long-time swimmers and seniors Katlyn Dehn, Tana Hendrickson, Bailey Olson, Larissa Kleen and Kristen Petron will lead the squad; joined by senior divers, Taylor Daniels and Kelsey Christensen. “Most swim teams are friends during the season,” said Kleen. “But, we’re friends all year long. We do every-

thing together.” With 34 middle school swimmers on the team, Nelson along with assistant coaches Myranda Erickstad, Stephanie Schlangen, middle school coach, Sarah Miles and diving coach, Kayla Poole are proud of their numbers and their potential. “We have an awesome problem to have, in that we have such a heavy middle school presence,” Nelson said. “It allows us to build a solid foundation and set goals throughout the girls’ tiers of swimming – from middle school to varsity.” The girls dove into the pool for the first time this season on Aug. 17. During their four-hour practices, the girls spend a portion of their time doing out-of-the-water strengthening drills, focusing on running and core strength. In the water, the girls work on fundamentals including breakouts, turns and endurance. Returning for the Storm, Anna Lucas, an eighth-grade

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swimmer, broke the school record last year for the 500 freestyle. Ella Benoit has been swimming strong since joining the Storm in her seventh-grade year. Now a sophomore, Benoit is joined by fellow class-

said. “We were fourth in sectionals last year and have a lot of talent on the edge. We also want to get three relays to state and have a strong presence of individual swimmers there as well.”

“We have ... a top tier in every event. That’s what is unique about this team.” - Ray Nelson mate, Sabel Omvongkot. “Sabel is a strong sprinter and is a key anchor for us in the relays,” Nelson said. “She really brings it home.” Last year, the medley relay of Larissa Kleen (backstroke), Benoit (breaststroke), 201415 senior/captain Mackenzie Posch (butterfly), and Omvongkot (freestyle), qualified at sectionals and competed at state. Also at state were Benoit in the breaststroke and Kleen in the 100 backstroke. With a presence at state fresh in their minds, the girls are anxious to get back in that water. “I want that record,” Kleen said when referring to the school backstroke record displayed on the pool wall. Coach Nelson has his own goals in mind. “We want to move up in the sectional ranks,” Nelson

Facing powerhouse Sartell, a top program in the Central Lakes Conference with many state titles to their name, is a personal goal for the Storm. “If we can beat Sartell, then we know we are up at the top,” Nelson said. Nelson, a Willmar native, is looking to beat his home school – a feat he hasn’t been able to accomplish yet. With 15 varsity meets ahead, 16 including state, Nelson is confident. “We are pretty solid in every event,” he said. “Every swim team is looking for depth because it helps the end results of a meet and creates competitiveness. We have that with a top tier in every event. That’s what is unique about this team.”

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No lack of depth

Boy’s soccer team in a position to win by MARIA HAGER STAFF WRITER

The Sauk-Rapids Rice boy’s soccer team took to the field for their opening practice Aug. 17 with a roster of 35 this year including one eighth-grade student. Having completed their summer workouts, the team began last week with skill work, and now this week, has made the transition to game play. “We’ve started splitting up our junior varsity and varsity,” said fourth-year head coach Chad Keller. “We are narrowing down our final roster.” The Storm will open their season on Thursday, Aug. 27 against Mound Westonka with the help of junior varsity and assistant varsity coach, Karl Johnson. “I am excited for this year,” Keller said. “We have a good group of athletes, including past hockey and football players. It has added to our depth, which we have lacked in the past.” Eleven players will take

to the field, but there will be eight to 10 strong players available for substitutes, said Keller. The team welcomes back five strong seniors, all of who started on varsity last year. The seniors, however, are the smallest group. There are 12 freshmen on this year’s roster, some of which will be contributing to varsity play. “We have some really good kids coming out for the sport,” Keller said. “This is the best we’ve looked for depth since I was here. And, probably the best in the program history.” Keeping the defense alive is junior goalkeeper, Ethan Baker. A starting varsity player last year, Baker is a strong goal tender and serves as an anchor for the team, said Keller. Making up the remaining defensive core are seniors McKinley Lain, Dean Marlin, Jared Timm and Alex Martins. The top scoring threats for the Storm this year will be senior Patrick O’Brien and junior Grant Marolf. “He’s a skilled guy that

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice boy’s soccer team will be led by captains Grant Marolf (from left), Jared Timm, Dean Marlin, Patrick O’Brien and Ethan Baker.

puts the ball in the net,” Keller said about Marolf, who has been starting varsity since his freshman year. “I expect more good things from him this year.” Last year, the squad went 5-12 but stayed competitive with teams that, in the past, would have had easy wins against the Storm. “We lost 2-0 to Apollo and they were state champions, and we played really well against Alexandria,” Keller said. “We didn’t necessary

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beat the hard teams, but we were close.” This year, the team is looking to have more success against their opponents in the Central Lakes Conference. And, with their roster of talented players, coach Keller feels confident his team will be right in the mix. Goals for the upcoming year include winning the conference, having a winning record and ultimately making their way to the state championship. “We have high expectations this year,” Keller said. “We’ve been a struggling program in the past. But, our athletic director, Luke Lutterman, has been great to work with and has really been a big help to us.” With a team-first mentality, Keller is optimistic. “I feel really confident that this will be our best season to date. We have the opportunity to make some noise at the top of our conference and make a run in playoffs. We have a defensive-minded team, and with our senior core and our goaltender as our anchor, I think we’ll have a lot of 1-0, 2-0 type of wins.” But, other than winning, conference titles and state championships, Keller is focusing on helping turn young men into better people and young adults. “I hope we are teaching them life lessons through the game,” he said. “We are helping kids mature as young men. They learn good habits that continue after high school and after soccer.”

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Streak snapped Storm defeats Princeton 33-20 to end 22-game skid by BRYAN ZOLLMAN STAFF WRITER It’s been a long time coming – 22 games and more than two years – but the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm football snapped their losing streak Saturday with a convincing 33-20 win over Princeton. The Storm’s last win came on Sept. 29, 2012 when they beat Rocori 20-12. It was their only win of the 2012 season. “I’m very happy for our kids, our coaching staff, our school and our community,” said head coach Bill Magnuson. “A losing streak is not something you want to be known for. But, I am excited for this group of kids. They came out and played a very physical game the entire game. I’m proud of them.” The Storm scored the first two touchdowns of the game to take a 14-0 lead. Korey Keske, who rushed for 110 yards on the night, scored from one yard out to give the Storm an early 6-0 lead. They made it 8-0 when they converted on the two-point conversion. Keske’s run capped off an 18-play drive, which set the tone for the game.

In the second quarter, senior quarterback Mathew Johnson connected with Tyler Kranz from 25 yards out, and after the two-point conversion failed, the Storm had a 14-0 lead heading into the locker room at halftime. It was a position the Storm hadn’t found themselves in very often the past couple years. Magnuson and the rest of the coaching staff’s message in the locker room was simple and clear. “We said it’s a zero-zero game,” said Magnuson. “We challenged them to 24 more minutes and to not leave anything in the tank.” But the lead was shortlived as Princeton, who finished 5-5 a year ago, scored twice in the third quarter to tie the game. “They found a little wrinkle,” Magnuson said. “In the past, we might have hung our heads, but once they tied it, we marched down the field and scored and that ignited us.” Keske opened the fourth quarter with a two-yard touchdown run, and after a failed two-point conversion, the Storm led 20-14. It was a lead they would not relinquish as

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Johnson scored on a one-yard dive into the end zone for a 2714 lead thanks to the extra point by Nathan Waldorf. After Princeton scored on a 17-yard pass to make it 27-20, Keske scored his third touchdown of the game with a 48yard run to seal the 33-20 victory for the Storm. Magnuson credited a strong defensive effort and a solid game from the offensive line in helping preserve the win. “Our defense played well,” Magnuson said. “We were impressed with how kids ran to the ball. It wasn’t one guy making a tackle. It was five or six guys flying to the ball.” Magnuson credited the offensive-line and the likes of Kolton Farnick, Brendon EllingsonMoreno, Blake Goebel and Dylan Noehring for getting a good push off the line and creating running space for Kes- k e , Johnson, Koby Thelen and Eric Burski, who collectively ran for 237 yards on 46 carries, an average of 5.15 yards per carry. Johnson completed four of 10 passes for 93 yards, including the 25-yard score to Kranz. He also connected with Kranz on a 51-yard gain. The Storm was 9-for-14 on third down and 1-for-2 on fourth down. They gained 330 yards of total offense to 227 for Princeton. For Magnuson, it was the perfect way to start the season. “I thought the game portrayed a lot of things that a team eventually goes through during a season,” he said. “We got off to a fast start and they came back … I thought we handled it well.” One thing Magnuson is most happy about is not having to talk about the streak anymore. In fact, the staff and players never talked about it, but always had to hear about it from outside sources. “We just focused on getting better and taking care of the things that we can control,” he said. “Our seniors have a

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Kolton Farnick (50) helps create a hole for a Storm runner during Saturday’s 33-20 win. The Storm ran for 237 yards in the game thanks in large part to a dominating offensive line.

saying that it’s not about them, it’s about us. We have 50 players out there trying to get better every day.” The team will travel to Bemidji on Friday to take on the Lumberjacks, who are coming off a 24-14 loss to St. Francis. Magnuson doesn’t underestimate the importance of winning the first game, and the possible dividends throughout the rest of the season. “Anytime you can start the season with a win, it stirs thoughts of belief in your abilities,” he said. “Our kids know our schedule is very tough and we are going to play a very good team this week. But if you trust your teammates, trust your coaches and trust your system, Eric Burski takes down a Princeton player in Saturday’s win. positive things can happen. It The defense played well, shutting out Princeton in the first doesn’t guarantee anything, but half on their way to a 33-20 win. if you do your job and believe, quarter: dorf kick) you give yourself a chance, and 2nd SRR - Tyler Kranz 25 Yd Pass from P – 17 Yd Pass from Tyler McAlpine that’s all we ask of our kids.” Mathew Johnson (2-pt conversion (kick failed) failed) 3rd quarter: P – 0 0 14 6 – 20 P –Tyler McAlpine 1 Yd Run (kick) SRR – 8 6 0 19 – 33 P – Jordan Okan 2 Yd Run (kick) Scoring summary: 4th quarter: 1st quarter: SRR – Keske 2 Yd Run (conversion SRR – Korey Keske 1 Yd Run (2-pt failed) conversion good) SRR – Johnson 1Yd Run (Nathan Wal-

SRR – Keske 48 Yd Run (kick failed) Stats Rushing: Keske 18-110 3TD, Johnson 13-64 TD, Koby Thelen 9-50, Eric Burski 6-13. Passing: Johnson 4-10 93 Yards TD. Recieving: Kranz 3-95 TD, Keske 1-(2).

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Stormin’ Norman not ready to retire Esterberg goes back to school for 50th year SAUK RAPIDS – When walking through the hallways of a high school, you’ll probably find plenty of students who can’t wait to be done with school. Many of them count the days to graduation, and the start of their adult lives as fervently as a young child counts down the days until Christmas. But for one former Sauk RapidsRice High School (SRRHS) teacher, leaving those hallways only left him wanting to return. Norm Esterberg is a name many SRRHS graduates know – after all, he was involved heavily in the school district and community for 35 years, and even now manages to return during the summer to help struggling students with credit recovery. Esterberg taught numerous science classes ranging from biology to physics and anatomy to chemistry. Although he could choose to be fullyretired, Esterberg continues to be drawn to the classroom. He began his fiftieth school-year of teaching this past Monday at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College. “I’ve been in school every year of my life since age five –

every year in some capacity,” Esterberg said. And, it’s true. The woods Esterberg calls home lie outside of Ely, Minn. It was in those trees, Esterberg’s father nurtured young Norm’s love of the outdoors and science. His father taught him everything he could, but Norm wanted to know more, and biology was a natural fit. Upon entering into the University of Minnesota, Esterberg thought he’d like to pursue wildlife management, forestry or something similar. But the idea of sitting in a tower somewhere spotting fires, or being alone on acres of land wasn’t the right fit. “I’m too much of a people person for that,” Esterberg said. So, when one of Esterberg’s teacher’s, John C. Coulter, asked him to consider teaching, Esterberg took him up on it. “It was really John who steered me towards teaching. It was the very last thing I ever thought I wanted to do,” Esterberg said. When Esterberg started looking for teaching jobs in 1965, it was as if Sauk Rapids chose him. “When I came to interview, the thing I liked most about Sauk Rapids was the marshy

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Norm Esterberg has been teaching for 50 years. A former Sauk Rapids-Rice faculty member, Esterberg resides in Sauk Rapids with his wife Carolyn.

was a known faculty and community member and was nicknamed “Stormin’ Norman” by his students. “He doesn’t carry the name Stormin’ Norman in the same approach as it sounds. He had a strong personality and a sense of duty to the students and the district,” said former superintendent of Independent School District No. 47 Greg Vandal. “Norm’s approach was determination and making sure he did everything in his power for his students to succeed. His dedication extended beyond the traditional classroom to recreation and community.” Esterberg attributes his treatment of students to his long-standing teaching success. “I can relate to any student or individual on pretty much any level,” Esterberg said. “I treat students and individuals PHOTO SUBMITTED as humans. I think the biggest Norm Esterberg’s love for the outdoors led him into teaching biology. His favorite teaching thing I’ve learned is you don’t method is taking students outdoors and learning in the environment. Throughout his career, command respect – you earn it. he was involved in taking students on trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Wolf It’s one of the things I live by. Ridge Environmental Learning Center near Isabella, Minn.

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Family: My husband John Marcum and I have one daughter, Michaela, 17. Hometown: Pequot Lakes, Pequot Lakes High School College: St. Cloud State University, bachelor’s and master’s degrees Years of experience: I have two years of experience. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be a middle school counselor. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I worked for SRR for seven years before deciding to get my master’s degree in school counseling. I was the youth development coordinator in the community education department for three years. Next, I moved to the high school as the career center/volunteer program coordinator for four years. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? The students. I enjoyed working in the career center and that experience helped me make the decision to become a school counselor. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? Getting to know the students and getting to work, once again, with such an amazing staff. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will be coaching seventh-grade volleyball. We’ll see what else I can squeeze in throughout the year. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Traveling with my family, cooking and baking and walking our 2-year-old golden retriever.

Family: My husband, Adam, and I have two children, Nigel and Vera. Hometown: Frankfort, Ill., and Nisswa. I moved to Minnesota when I was 16 and graduated from Brainerd High School. College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: I have 11 years of experience. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching second grade. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. Most of my teaching experience has been in Big Lake. I taught first grade for seven years and second grade for two years at Independence Elementary. I have also had experience working with fourth- and fifth-graders. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? Teaching and learning have always been passions of mine. The challenges of education and the opportunity to help all students become life long learners are very rewarding and enjoyable. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am looking forward to making connections with my students, watching them grow as learners, getting to know their families and collaborating with my coworkers. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? Not at this time. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I keep busy and entertained chasing around my two little kids. I also enjoy trying new recipes, reading and spending time outside.

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Family: I have two younger sisters, Jennie and Lindsay. Hometown: I grew up in Clearwater and went to high school at Annandale High School. College: I graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato. Years of experience: Before being hired at Sauk Rapids-Rice, I taught for five years in Hendrum at Norman County West. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching fifth grade math and science at Rice Elementary. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I grew up in the area and wanted to get back to Central Minnesota. When I saw this position open, I new it was a great school district and wanted to be here. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? My mom was a big influence on me. She taught for over 30 years as a special education teacher. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am looking forward to getting to know the students, staff and community members and helping students reach their potential. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I am coaching junior varsity volleyball this fall. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy traveling, hiking, water sports, swimming and reading.

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Family: My husband, Mike, and I have four children, one at North Dakota State University, one at University of Minnesota-Duluth, a sophomore and an eighth-grader. Hometown: I am originally from Rice Lake, Wis., where I attended Rice Lake High School. College: I am a UMD alumni, and I recently finished graduate school at Concordia. Years of experience: I taught middle school years ago, took some time off to raise our family and have been back teaching for the past seven years. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be at the high school teaching special education for primarily ninth-graders. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? An influential teacher in my life was my seventh-grade science teacher, Mr. Hickox. He made connections with his students, and took the extra time needed to show that he cared about us. I hope I can exemplify him in my own teaching. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? In the upcoming school year, I look forward to making connections with not only my students, but their families as well. I am excited to be teaching at the expansive SRRHS, where it seems students are the priority, and technology integration is held in high regards. I’m also looking forward to working for Minnesota’s Principal of the Year. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? Not at this time. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my free time I enjoy cooking, long walks, kayaking, reading and spending time with family.

Hometown: St. Cloud, Apollo High School College: Bemidji State University, go Beavers. Years of experience: I have three years of experience. What grade and subject will you teach? I will teach K-5 physical education. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I taught for three years in District 742 and when this position opened up, it seemed like the right move. I am excited to be in this amazing district. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? So many physical education teachers and coaches have influenced me throughout my years that I want to influence others and promote the importance of health and fitness as well as the importance of being involved in extracurricular sports not only in school but also in the community. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am looking forward to working with the incredible staff and growing as a teacher as well as meeting all the students. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will not be involved with any activities. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I train for triathlons and duathlons as well as crossfit.

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Family: My husband, Todd, and I have our daughters, Kjerstin, 14 and Paige, 5, and our Cavachon dog, CoCo. Hometown: Sauk Centre, Sauk Centre Senior High College: Mankato State University, undergraduate and graduate school Years of experience: I have over 18 years of experience. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be the middle school speech-language pathologist. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. A phonetics class in college and a love for all aspects of language and language acquisition led me to this field. I love the fact that this profession allows me to work in various settings and with newborns to the elderly. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? My father is a retired social studies teacher and has influenced me the most as an educator. He always emulated what it is to be a very dedicated educator and modeled a respectable work ethic. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? As a speech-language pathologist, I work with a wide range of students with varying abilities. I most look forward to watching the gains my students make, however big or small. It’s wonderful to see students progress, learn and feel successful with my help. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will not be coaching per se, but I will attend and carpool to many extracurricular events for my children such as soccer, knowledge bowl, track and field, piano and swim lessons, gymnastics and dance. I also plan to catch some of my fourth-grade niece’s hockey games this year, so we will be a busy family. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? As a family, we all truly love to travel and explore new places. We are very fortunate to have visited many exciting destinations. I most enjoy spending time with family and friends whenever time allows. My husband and I pride ourselves in seeing many movies and liken ourselves to being amateur movie critics. I volunteer my time to support my children’s education in whatever ways I can and enjoy watching them participate in extracurricular activities. When time allows, I enjoy reading best-sellers and books recommended by others.

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Hometown: Detroit Lakes, Detroit Lakes High School College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: I have been teaching for four-and-a-half years. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching kindergarten at Rice Elementary School. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I grew up with a family of teachers. My dad taught third and fourth grade for over 30 years, and my oldest sister teaches math at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. I think it’s in my blood. And, I’ve had several experiences in a school that have led me to teaching. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? The most influence I have gotten to be an educator were two things. One being my father. I loved visiting his classroom when I was growing up, and I found watching him teach to his students fascinating. He was a natural. I also did a work study job in college where I helped students with their literacy skills. Being in an elementary school for a couple hours a day when I was a sophomore in college changed my life. I knew a few months afterwards that I found my calling. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I’m looking forward to meeting all my students for this year and getting to know the community and colleagues. I am new to the area, and I cannot wait to explore it. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will not be, but I would love to go to school events to help support Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love to read, Hometown: I was born and raised in run, have fun with my close friends and family and explore used Sartell, and I graduated from Sartell book stores in my spare time. High School. College: I graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato with a degree in elementary education. Years of experience: I have one-and-ahalf years of experience. Hometown:Victoria, Waconia Senior What grade and subject will you High School teach? I will be teaching kindergarten at Rice Elementary. College: St. Cloud State University Tell us about your background and experiences that have led Years of experience: I am fresh out of you to this position. I had the opportunity to student teach in kincollege. dergarten. I also taught kindergarten in Montevideo last year. In What grade and subject will you addition to these experiences, I was also a title one teacher. All of teach? I will be the special education these positions have helped me to continue to develop my passion teacher at Pleasentview. for working with students in the primary grades. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? you to this position. My student teaching allowed me to work Throughout my educational experiences, I have had several amaz- with different grades, backgrounds and districts. I’m licenesed ing teachers who have shown great enthusiasm and passion for in elementary education, and with much support I have taken the their jobs. These teachers have influenced my decision to become position as a special education teacher. an educator as well. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educaWhat are you most looking forward to throughout the upcomtor? My eighth grade English teacher, Mr. Anderson, inspired me ing year? I am looking forward to working with the kindergarto become a teacher. ten students in my class. I am also looking forward to meeting the What are you most looking forward to throughout the upfamilies in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. coming year? The first day of school. I’m looking forward to Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? No. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time, getting my first year of teaching underway, and working with the I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy students and staff. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? No. running. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Reading, painting, baking, running and music.

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Family: My wife, Kelly Nelson. Hometown: Willmar, Willmar Senior High School College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: I have three years of experience. What grade and subject will you teach? I will teach tenth- and eleventhgrade language arts. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I have taught language arts, elementary school, night school and helped students with their testing strategies. I have also taught swimming lessons for a number of years and have been coaching swimming since 2008. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? My family always taught me to be respectful and to pass that along to others, especially students and children. My grandmother also taught me to be creative and to use those talents to help others. The students and athletes that I have educated fulfill my passion to continue teaching and coaching. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? Creating new interactions within the community, as well as being able to share the passion of teaching and education with the students. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will be coaching the Sauk Rapids-Rice swimming and diving programs. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy going to Twins games, fishing, golfing, going to the lake and spending time with family and friends.

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Family: My husband Matt and I have two children – Jackson,14 and Sydney, 10. Hometown: Pierz College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: I have three-anda-half years of experience. What grade and subject will you teach? I will teach special education. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I student taught at SRRHS and Rice Elementary. Upon finishing my graduate program at SCSU, I accepted a position with Sartell Schools and taught there for threeand-a-half years until accepting the position at SRRHS this June. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? There were several experiences which directed me toward education, but probably the most influential was my sister who is an educator. Additionally influential in my decision to become an educator was a former college professor whom I admired. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am most looking forward to getting to know my students and building new relationships with them as well as school staff. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? At this point I do not have plans to be involved in extracurricular activities, however it is a possibility down the road. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with family and friends camping. I also enjoy playing cards, reading, swimming, watching sports, especially baseball, walking and listening to music.

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Family: I am married to Mickey Chambers. Hometown: Syracuse, N.Y., East Syracuse-Minoa High School College: Syracuse University Years of experience: I am entering my 18th year in education, 11th as a fulltime visual art teacher. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching visual art grades 9-12. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I taught visual art in California at Alverno High School and Burbank High School for 10 years, grant coordinator of Minnesota integration revenue at Foley High School for three years and grant coordinator of federal magnet school assistance program in South Carolina for two years. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? An art teacher in high school was the first teacher to show me that there could be many answers to the same problem, and that art was a skill that could be developed with enough determination. Since becoming an art teacher, students influence me the most with their innovative solutions to the ever-changing challenges. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am looking forward to making the very best arts program we can have, and getting students excited about developing their skills, seeking new opportunities for expression and being part of the Storm community. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? This is yet to be determined as I would like to see how well I adjust and focus on my teaching, the students learning and how I may best fit and serve the needs of the high school outside the classroom. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy cooking, painting, kayaking, running and working out, as well as reading.

Family: I am a single mom of a 17year- old boy, also attending Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Hometown: I am originally from Sauk Rapids. I grew up here and am a graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, and still reside in Sauk Rapids. College: I graduated from St. Cloud State University with a bachelors degree in special education licensed K-12. Years of experience: I have been teaching for 13 years in various settings. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching special education at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I am very excited to be back teaching in my hometown school. I have been commuting the last 12 years for over an hour one way, and am very much looking forward to my new five minute drive to work. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? I would have to say that my sixth-grade teacher influenced me the most in wanting to become a teacher. She asked me if I would like to tutor a group of fourth-grade students in math. I loved doing it so much that I knew then that I wanted to teach, and I wanted to teach students who needed some extra help. My sixthgrade teacher helped me realize that I had the ability to do that. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I have always had a passion in working with students with special needs and am very excited to use my talents here at Sauk Rapids Rice High School. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? At this time, I will not be working with any extracurricular activities. After getting my feet wet here I will definitely look into it. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I will be spending most of it following my son to all of his sporting events; football, basketball and baseball. When I get time to myself, I enjoy playing volleyball and scrapbooking/crafting. I can’t wait for the school year to begin as I, too, begin a new chapter.

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Hometown: I grew up in Redwood Falls and attended Redwood Valley High School. College: I graduated from Ridgewater College-Willmar and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Years of experience: This will be my first year teaching. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching 9-12 grade. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I have always loved and appreciated all facets of agriculture. Mostly, because I grew up on a 500-acre corn and soybean farm with a few hundred chickens here and there. I was one of the pioneer FFA members when we brought the ag. ed. program back after 30-plus years during my junior year. Prior to me going to school for ag. ed., I graduated from the veterinary technology program at Ridgewater College. As a vet tech student, I was able to work with a wide variety of animals, scrub in for surgeries, run radio-graphs and lab work. It was a great education and experience, however, I decided to go into teaching after my internships were over. Now, I am able to intertwine my passions for agriculture, veterinary medicine and education as an ag teacher and really have the best job ever. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? There has been a number of people who have influenced me to pursue education as a career. First and foremost would be my high school ag teacher. He knew what was the best for me before I did. He was able to push me out of my comfort zone and helped me reach my true potential. I also had an amazing high school English teacher. She is the epitome of a genuine, caring and well educated professional. In addition, all of my instructors at Ridgewater in both the vet tech and ag departments. I was not just a number, and they truly cared about my education and success. In short, my teachers/instructors have been my role models in life, and I hope to influence others’ lives as they have done for me. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am excited to get to know my students and their families. I am also looking forward to building working relationships with the community so we can continue to strengthen the school’s agriculture program. Lastly, I hope to let everyone know that FFA does not stand for “Future Farmers of America” anymore. Now it simply stands for the National FFA Organization, which has become a much broader scope that stretches across the horizon of agriculture into many exciting and interesting avenues. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I am excited to be the school’s FFA advisor this year. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love to travel, whether that be in the state, the U.S., or globally. It has turned into one of my passions and rather expensive hobbies. I also love being in the great outdoors either fishing, kayaking/canoeing, camping or just exploring. However, when winter hits, you can find me watching my younger brother play basketball for MSUMankato.

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Family: I am married with three children that attend the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Hometown: I was born in Faribault, and I graduated from Sartell St. Stephen Senior High. College: I attended St. Cloud State University. I have an undergraduate degree in elective studies with a minor in child and family studies. I had also completed a fifth year license which allowed me to gain my parent education teaching license. I am currently finishing up a masters in early childhood special education. Years of experience: I have five-plus years experience teaching parent education and offering home visits. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching parent education during early childhood family education with the early childhood department. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I have taught parent education classes through early childhood family education. I have also provided home visits for families, foster care providers and child care providers. I have enjoyed working with mental health providers to help parents work on parenting skills to help strengthen the bonds between family members. One of the biggest contributing factors to me wanting to join the Sauk Rapids-Rice education family is that as my children have grown and participated in activities throughout the district. I have fallen in love with the community and the educational staff here. I feel that this is a district that has a strong desire to do what is best for our students and will stop at nothing to help get them ready to be successful adults. I look forward to being able to help support young children and families during some of their first steps on their journeys of family life. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? My teachers at SCSU led me to choose this profession. I took one child development class during my pregnancy with my first child and fell in love with the program. I had originally attended SCSU with the intention of going into psychology or social work when I realized that I could help families with a teaching degree, which would allow more time with the families. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am most looking forward to meeting new students, staff and families. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will be participating in the parent leadership meetings for our district, Early Head Start home visiting with Tri-County Community Action in Little Falls and teaching parent education in the Rocori School District. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love to hang out with my family and take pictures. I would not say that I am a photographer, but I do find relaxation when using my camera, and the pictures bring joy to many others as well.

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Allie Dresow Family: I just married Aaron Dresow, my parents are Virgil and Lori Flock. Hometown: I grew up and graduated from Sauk Rapids-Rice. College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: This will be my fourth year teaching. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching third grade at Pleasantview Elementary and I will be the high school volleyball coach. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I have always enjoyed working with children. Since I graduated from high school, I have been coaching kids of all ages from volleyball to summer recreation baseball. Going into college, I knew that I wanted to have a career that involved working with children. I knew that elementary education was my path to take after volunteering in an elementary classroom for the first time. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? I think that several of my past teachers guided me in this direction. They are still people that I think about when I am teaching in my own classroom. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am definitely looking forward to the new adventure! I am excited to see what third grade brings and can’t wait to be a part of the learning experience. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I am coaching high school volleyball at the Junior Varsity level. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? My husband and I just bought our first home together, so I can’t wait to really get things organized along with some small remodeling. Not exactly looking forward to all of the work, but definitely can’t wait to see when all that hard work pays off.

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Beth Lovdahl Family: My husband, Bill, and I have a daughter, Brittney, and a son, Cole. Hometown: Montevideo, Montevideo High School College: St. Cloud State University and University of Alaska-Anchorage Years of experience: 31-plus years. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be the intervention coach at Pleasantview. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. While living in Anchorage for 15 years, I had experience working as an elementary classroom teacher, a special education teacher, and as a special education teacher consultant. I have been working for the past 16 years in the St. Cloud School District with additional classroom and special education teaching experiences. I worked in curriculum as a literacy program improvement facilitator and my most recent role was as an instructional leader at Talahi Elementary School. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? Young people have always inspired me with their love of learning, their inquisitiveness and their wonderful laughter. My early experiences working with kids influenced my path into teaching and the love of learning as an educator. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am looking forward to getting to know the students, families and staff in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. I am excited for the opportunity to collaborate with staff and families in providing the best educational experience for each and every student. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? No. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my wonderful family and friends, laughing and having fun together, attending the theatre, watching hockey and football, reading, listening to music, gardening and enjoying the great Minnesota outdoors.

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University. Years of experience: This will be my first year of being an educator. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching ninth grade physical science and tenth grade biology. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. My journey to becoming a science educator was full of bumps and turns. I started my college career thinking that I wanted to become a DNR Officer. I was going to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at that time. I then decided that law enforcement was not for me and that I wanted to become a teacher. I transferred to SCSU to be closer to home and because I read that it had a good education program. The only thing that I had to figure out was what to teach. I first considered math, then health/physical education, and finally settled on science because that is where my true passion lies. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? My biggest influence on becoming an educator would have to be my passion for learning. I believe that we are all life-long learners and I want to share my love for learning with students. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I am most looking forward to getting married this fall! As a new teacher though, I am excited to finally be in a classroom of my own. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I am not currently involved in any extracurricular activities. I have been thinking about coaching or even possibly starting a new science club at the high school. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy an active lifestyle in my spare time. I am into exercising, running, along with anything and everything that gets me outdoors.

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special education. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I was living in Minneapolis and kept finding myself naturally falling into leadership/educational positions. I decided to return to St. Cloud to go back to school to become a teacher. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? I was considering a different major and two people, that came to be my mentors, reeled me back in to education. Their names are Mary Johnson (former SR-R educator) and Kyle Ward (director of social studies education, SCSU). They always lead by example as to what kind of person I wanted to be in and out of the classroom. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? I’m looking forward to getting to know the students and the community this year. I’m also excited to meet the staff at Pleasantview. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? No opportunity has arisen yet, but I’m hoping for one in the future What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I love to spend time with family and friends. I’m in 100 percent for board games and trivia. I really like to read and enjoy biking, watching movies and swimming as well.

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Hometown: I went to high school in Waconia. College: I attended college at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Years of experience: I have four years experience as a teacher. What grade and subject will you teach? I will be teaching math at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Tell us about your background and experiences that have led you to this position. I have spent the last three years teaching in Worthington. It was a great experience but I was ready to be closer to family. Who or what has most influenced you to become an educator? I have been influenced by a lot of strong educators in my past. They were able to to teach me, and encourage me to be the best at whatever I chose to do. What are you most looking forward to throughout the upcoming year? In the upcoming year I am looking forward to meeting new students, becoming a contributing member of the staff and having a great year. Will you be involved in any extracurricular activities? I will not be involved in any extracurricular activities this year. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time I enjoy reading, yoga, painting and small sewing projects.

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