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Controlling a robot
MHES students learn coding
December 22, 2016
Education foundation awards grants
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Technology is a prominent part of today’s society and in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District many students have their own iPad or computer to use. The third graders at Mississippi Heights Elementary School (MHES) used their iPads for a different activity Dec. 16 – coding. “Once they learn how to do it, the kids absolutely love coding,” said Audrey Thornborrow, the technology integration coach at MHES. Code.org sponsors an Hour of Code during computer science week Dec. 5-11. All grade levels at MHES got to experience coding in its simplest form – getting the robot to his sunÁower dinner. “It’s fun to watch them learn, and we don’t limit it to just one week, which allows the kids more time to try it out,” Thornborrow said. “We are working to get as many kids exposed to coding as we can.”
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Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation (SRREF) members – (left) Christine Midthun and Wendy Pikus – awarded seventh grade science teacher Irene Wilcox with a $500 grant Dec. 16 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. Principal Nathan Rudolph and Dr. Dan Bittman (right), superintendent, joined in recognizing Wilcox.
Nine Sauk Rapids-Rice staff receive gifts by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
Audrey Thornborrow shows Mississippi Heights Elementary third grader Ryan Lundebrek SAUK RAPIDS — how to code during an Hour of Code session at the school Dec. 16. Teachers across the Sauk
While the kids learned to code, many of them stood up and walked around to get the robot’s perspective. Many groups worked together, passing each level in the most logical Audrey Thornborrow
way, within the “blocks” allowed for the level. “It is really fun to see the kids who struggle in school, maybe with things like math and reading, become the experts in cod-
ing,” Thornborrow said. “Once they get it, they get excited and want to help their classmates.” Thornborrow said coding provides not only a game for the kids to play, but it gives math, logic and trou-
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Rice levy increases 5 percent by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — The Rice City Council approved a 5 percent increase to the general budget Dec. 19 after holding a work session to discuss numbers. The increase, which equates to exactly $20,000, is 1 percent less than the original 6 percent discussed during preliminary budget-
ing in September. The three main expenses in determining the increase were the furnace repairs/replacements in Old Village Hall, a founding membership to the Benton Economic Partnership and a $10,000 addition to the comprehensive park plan which will allow for additional grant funding. The minimal increase was a cause of concern as the council members reviewed
the revenues and expenditures during the meeting. “Right now, we are maintaining without a hiccup. If we have a hiccup, I’m almost positive we will overspend,” said mayor Dale Rogholt. Rogholt added that in the future the council should consider whether they are levying enough to maintain regular operating budget increases. The council would not make any commitments of
what new improvements would be made during the 2017 year. Those items will be decided upon as resolutions at the January meetings. In other council news: • A resolution regarding mandatory use of the city’s direct deposit payroll system was voted down due to inac-
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Rapids-Rice District received extra gifts this holiday season as the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation (SRREF) awarded nearly $4,000 in grants Dec. 16. Nine educators from all levels of education were surprised on site with recognition from the SRREF. Superintendent Dr. Dan Bittman, along with school principals and staff, joined the organization while presenting the grant recipients with a certificate and thanking them for their continued dedication to the district’s students. Founded in 2012, the SRREF, a permanent fund of the Initiative Foundation, has donated approximately $40,000 in grants to the Sauk Rapids-Rice District. All teachers are encouraged to apply for classroom grants through the foundation which allow educators to
provide additional opportunities and tools beyond their existing operating budget. This season, the SRREF adjusted grant amounts in order to award each applicant all or a portion of their suggested donation. All monies align with the SRREF mission to create unforgettable classroom experiences, unite the community, remove Ànancial barriers and invest in the youngest children. Grant recipients were as follows: • Pleasantview Elementary music teacher Ariel Wiebe received $500 for the purchase of additional ukuleles to enhance her classroom experience. • Mississippi Heights Elementary Àfth grade teacher Melanie Halter received $500 towards Áexible seating for her language arts classes. • District gifted learning coach Deb Scherber was awarded $275 for extending
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The Sauk Rapids Herald
LOCAL NEWS
Read Down Fines Program returns to libraries
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016
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children by reading to them in the library. Procedures at each library may vary. Minors who want to read down their Ànes should speak with library staff. Read Down can only be applied to Ànes for late return of materials. It can’t be applied to Ànes or processing fees for lost and damaged items. The program recognizes that children are not always at fault when materials are returned late. The program is also a response to research that says children who read often and are library users are more likely to be successful in the classroom. Read Down Your Fines is totally paid for through public donations. The average Àne PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER paid off is approximately $5. Music teacher Ariel Wiebe (back, center) was presented a Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation grant Dec. 16 by superinAn average of 24 branches tendent Dr. Dan Bittman (from left) principal Aby Froiland and foundation members Christine Midthun and Wendy Pikus. have patrons taking part each She is pictured here with Mr. Hiedeman’s Àfth grade class. time the program is offered. comprehension and critical thinking skills for gifted elementary students. • Rice Elementary third grade teacher Melissa Laumeyer was granted $500 to use towards the purchase of a refurbished Robo 3D R1 plus printer. • District math coach Mireceive up to 75 percent re- chele Anderson received imbursement of the total cost to repair or replace the SSTS, $500 for Osmo Learning not to exceed $10,000; or may Systems. be eligible to receive up to • Rice Elementary third 50 percent reimbursement of grade teacher Emily Schifthe total cost to repair or re- Áer was awarded $500 for place the SSTS, not to exceed stability balls to provide $6,500. Eligible cost-share as- Áexible seating in the classsistance would include design room. costs, permit costs and repair • Sauk Rapids Middle and replacement costs. School seventh grade sciContact BSWCD regard- ence teacher Irene Wilcox ing program information, qualiÀcations, guidelines or received $200 to use toward Gifted learning coach Deb Scherber (right) accepts a grant certiÀcate from Sauk Rapids-Rice to obtain an application at 14 a middle school bacteria sur- Education Foundation board member Wendy Pikus and Dr. Dan Bittman Dec. 16 at PleasantSecond Ave. W, Foley or at vey. view Elementary. • Sauk Rapids-Rice High (320) 968-5300 Ext. 3. Additional photos of the School Spanish teacher • Sauk Rapids-Rice High hensible input. This will aid Kathy O’Brien was granted School Spanish teacher Kev- students in learning second day’s events can be found on $500 for a Clearview Ele- in O’Brien received $500 languages without having http://www.saukrapidshermentary book-sharing Àeld for reading with compre- learned all vocabulary used. ald.com. trip.
S T. C L O U D — “ R e a d Down Your Fines” will take place Monday, Dec. 19 through Saturday, Dec. 31 at all 32 branches of the Great River Regional Library. This event is for children and teens younger than 17 who are unable to borrow library materials because of outstanding Ànes. It gives them the opportunity to regain library privileges just by reading at the library. Since the program began in 2013, 924 children have taken part. Individuals record time spent reading at the library on coupons available at the library desk. They are allowed to read materials of their choice, but it must be physical print materials such as a book or magazine. For each 15 minutes spent reading, they eliminate $1 in Ànes. Parents will be allowed to read down the Ànes of their young
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FOLEY — Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (BSWCD) has funds available to eligible Benton County property owners to help provide Ànancial assistance to repair/replace failing septic systems. Benton County received a Clean Water Fund grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency which can be used to repair/ replace subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) that have been deemed to be non-compliant. Subject to funding availability, a qualifying recipient could be eligible to either
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SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board members received an update on the facilities study recommendations Dec. 19. Architects Rego and Youngquist provided cost projections based on the seven district-wide recommendations from the Community Task Force, which totaled $49.7 million.
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The biggest expense of recommendations is building a new K-5 elementary school for 622 students. With 800-900 new students in the district within the last seven years, space at the existing buildings is tight and a new building would provide additional space for students. The project would cost $33.79 million and would be built on a district-owned lot east of the high school. Another recommendation is expanding Rice Elementary and Hillside for early childhood, which would cost a combined $5.89 million. One recommendation community members felt strongly about is putting ath-
bleshooting lessons. “It’s a lot of fun for the kids,” she said. “Sometimes, they don’t even realize they are learning because they are having so much fun trying to Àgure out how to get the robot to his dinner.” Thornborrow spent time teaching kids how to code, walking them through the Àrst three levels before allowing them to go on their own. r “By the time we got past level three, the kids were b anxious to try it for themselves,” Thornborrow said. T “They feel very smart as t they’re doing it because they are controlling a machine successfully. Their excitement is enough for me to know they enjoyed learning PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA it, and I can only hope some u Landon Jennings gets comfortable as he progresses through of them stick with it.” p
levels of coding Dec. 16 at Mississippi Heights Elementary School.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016
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LOCAL NEWS
Firefighters association donates $20,000 by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — The Rice FireÀghters Association surprised the city council with a $20,000 donation Monday evening. The donation will be used to Ànance a portion of the cost of a rescue truck which will replace the Àre department’s existing equipment. The Àre department has been searching for a new or used vehicle over the past year. In November, Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski informed the council he had located a suitable 4WD rescue vehicle for sale in Utah at a cost of $39,000. The council plans on authorizing the purchase under the 2017 budget after the Àrst of the year. The Rice FireÀghters Association is a nonproÀt
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What’s Happening Thursday, Dec. 22, noon to 6 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Love of Christ Church, 1971 Pine Cone Road, St. Cloud. Saturday, Dec. 24, noon to 5 p.m. — Celebrate Christmas Eve. Join the community in celebrating the holiday while watching the Vikings. Free fan food at halftime. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 Benton Drive N, Sauk Rapids. Sunday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. — Free Christmas Day Meal. Come gather and enjoy a meal served at noon. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. Sunday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Christmas Blessing Dinner. Delicious homestyle dinner with all the Àxings and desserts. Freewill offering with all donations going to local addiction programs in memory of Gary Currie. Jordie’s Trailside Café, 105 First Ave., Bowlus.
Saturday, Dec. 31, 5-8 p.m. — Candlelight Snowshoe and Hike. Trails will be lit with luminaries and guests can drop in at any time during the event and go whatever distance is comfortable. Both the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site and the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum will be open and free admission for guests to warm up and PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Members of the Rice FireÀghters Association – (from left) Brian Kostreba, Keith Craft, Dave grab refreshments. Charles Lindberg Historic Site, 1620 Thene, Steve Janski, Mike Kampa, Caleb Voigt and Jerry Goebel – presented city of Rice rep- Lindbergh Drive S, Little Falls. resentative Mayor Dale Rogholt (right) a donation of $20,000 Dec. 19 at city hall. The donation Saturday, Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. — Celebrate New Year’s Eve. will be used towards the purchase of a rescue vehicle for the Àre department. Free music from Saintrio and free snacks as the ball drops. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 Benton Drive N, Sauk charitable organization that enrichment and public safety ties for the community. Rapids. funds and supports social tools, awareness and activi-
Barnabee lives on
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Thursday, Jan. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Drive. A free t-shirt will be given to all donors. Northland Bible Baptist Church, 3686 County Road 8 SE, St. Cloud. Call (320) 252-5677 or visit http://www. redcrossblood.org.
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Stephen Anderson receives commissioned scholarship to attend Ministers are Jay Saldana, Jan Johnson, Colleen Lincoln Forum SAUK RAPIDS — Woods, Sheri Douvier, Sauk Rapids-Rice High Debbie Manske and Todd School social studies teacher Manske. The Stephen Ministers Winifred Anderson, of St. Cloud, was chosen to attend participated in 50 hours of the 21st annual Lincoln training where they acquired Forum in Gettysburg, Penn speciÀc Christian caregiving in conÀdentiality, this past November. As a skills teacher scholar recipient. listening, feelings, grief and Anderson was one of four crisis theory which will aid teachers selected from across them in ministering to people the nation and was awarded with situations such as loss, a full scholarship to attend divorce, grief, loneliness, PHOTO SUBMITTED and spiritual Bethann Gondeck was inspired by her great-uncle’s dog Bar- the three day event. The illness nabee to start Grey Face Rescue & Retirement for senior dogs. symposium which featured crisis. Stephen Ministers will major historian, writers and continue to hone their ministry lecturers along with panel skills by participating in twice discussions, book signings, a month continued education discussion groups and more and supervision. Stephen Ministry is a was Nov. 16-18, 2016. Six Ministers conÀdential Christian care Commissioned as Stephen ministry. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church Ministers RICE — Shepherd of expects this ministry to the Pines Lutheran Church, be a source of care, divine - Bethann Gondeck of Sauk Rapids of Rice, commissioned healing, and blessing for its six members as Stephen congregation and community Ministers. The newly for many years to come. view and home check. They nerships with vets and pet discuss medical conditions suppliers, sponsorships, as We cover your dreams . . . and abilities of the animals well as generous donations and look for a good Àt. For from the public. Last year Check out our farm instance, the organization alone the organization acinsurance programs! tries to stay away from plac- cepted bedding donations ing a senior dog with arthritis which exceeded $50,000. in a home with stairs. “It helps to have these 320-251-2552 “We go through a pro- donation partners collect www.tricoins.net cess of selecting the right on our behalf, because for a dog for the right home. That lot of people having the opis what is important about the portunity to stop at a local home check,” Gondeck said. business when they come The foster process also to town is a lot easier, for allows families to test out the both them and us,” Gondeck animals. Families looking to said. adopt, can bring dogs into With over a 100 senior their homes. If they would dogs saved within Grey Same day like to adopt them, they are Face Rescue & Retirement’s appointments able to. But if there is no con- Àrst year, Barnabee’s legacy nection or they do not feel is sure to live on. NOW the animal will make a good “Barnabee was the inAVAILABLE long-term Àt, the dog will spiration for Grey Face,” be adopted elsewhere. Plus, Gondeck said. “While dogs 320-968-7234 fostering is 100 percent free. are waiting for their forever 471 Hwy Michelle Thorsness CNP, Kevin Stiles MD, The nonproÀt provides food, home, they can spend it getand Barbara Mergen CNP Foley MN, 56329 veterinary care, bedding and ting the love they need.” transportation. For more information “You really only have to about adoption, fostering give them the love and atten- and donation opportunities tion,” Gondeck said. visit http://www.greyface• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Cost-free fostering is rescue.org. • INDUSTRIAL provided through the partR16-tfnb R25-tfnb-TV
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Sunday, Jan. 1, 10 a.m. — New Years’ Burning Bowl Celebration. As part of Sunday service, participants will let go of the old, to make room for the new, through a “burning bowl ritual. Unity Spiritual Center, 931 Fifth Ave. N, Sartell. Details call (320) 255-9523 or visit http://www. unityspiritualcentercm.org.
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curacies in wording. A new resolution will be drafted to include biweekly rather than bimonthly pay, as well as minimum payment amounts and a clause referring to minors. The resolution will also allow those city employees who receive payment once a year to opt out of direct deposit. • Approved and accepted a $600 Benton Telecommunications Foundation grant to be used towards the purchase of portable radar sign software for the Rice Police Depart-
ment. • A three month extension was granted to Watab Township to continue negotiations of the Àre contract. • Approved a warming house attendant for the ice rink. More attendants will possibly hired at future meetings. • Approved the 2016 election results. • Approved a Christmas Eve Dec. 24 service at 9 p.m. for the Rice Community Church at Rice City Hall.
• Approved an easement for access for Deason Properties, LLC. • Approved a resolution conÀrming Gateway Drive North as a city street. • Approved attendance May 1-5 to the Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute. • Requests for proposals for Rice City Assessor were received. Council members will arrange interview times at the Jan. 3 meeting.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016
The Sauk Rapids Herald
Letter to the Editor
OPINION
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I want to personally and publicly thank Paul at PBS Metalworks, Inc. for doing a wonderful reconstruct and welding job on the rear axle of my mobility scooter. I am considered 100 percent disabled, but still need to cook in the kitchen with my elevating seat scooter. I had a lot of trouble turning around, as the scooter was just too long by only 3 inches, to make it turn easily. Paul was able to shorten and narrow it, so now it is very easy to turn around. Plus by adding a Nomar bumper to cover the rear casters, I will no longer damage the lower cabinet base doors when I turn around or lightly brush them. This businessman would accept no payment from my son or me, because, as he stated, he “wanted to do something for a disabled veteran for Veterans Day.” I feel he deserves more than a handshake and a heartfelt thank you. Paul is a hard-working, honest businessman who is a great asset to our area. Thank you.
Like many children of the Sauk Rapids-Rice somehow I fear, his summer slide will become school district, my son has had the opportunity permanent. He has only brought two books to take home a 1:1 technology device this year. home from the school library in the four months An iPad was checked out to him and has reof the 2016-17 year. With library time almost placed all, yes all, paper homework, reading maevery week, no one is requiring Lucas to check terial and communication. As a student, I think out material. His answer is eBooks, but I’m not he’ more than thrilled. As a mom, I’m less. buying it. Now, of course, I have no statistical evi- by NATASHA BARBER I’d be surprised if the number of completdence for my opinion (hence, this column is on ed eBooks on Lucas’s iPad is more than Àve. the editorial page); but I can tell you how the I haven’t heard a plot, setting or character prodevice has made a difference in my home. Àle from a single one. This time last year he First off, it’s pointed out my weaknesses as a parent. In had read 10 books per his trimester assignment, and I was the midst of our daily lives, it has enhanced my failure to versed in each one, because he was sitting at the counter set ground rules for technological devices in my home. As writing paragraphs on notebook paper to turn in. With the Lucas nears tween age and begins being lured into the sol- iPad controlling everything, it has complicated the usefulitude of his room like most puberty-bound children, I Ànd ness of the years’ past take-home folder. my son jumping from one device (iPad), to the next (Kindle I’ll continue to be skeptical of the beneÀts of the iPad Fire), to the next (PC desktop.) Stop! Look up from the to my son. I understand the thought-basis behind research screen. Come spend time with the rest of the family. Let’s and having answers at his Àngertips, but I also still believe play a board game. Is that too much to ask? we have jumped the gun on traditional learning techniques In addition to the disappearance of my son, his grades and teaching. I’m not giving up on print anytime soon. Afhave also dropped. I received Lucas’s report card last week ter all, my family’s livelihood pretty much depends on it. and was disappointed to Ànd his reading slipping. Lucas The book shelves at my house will remain Àlled and Lucas has been putting written words together since the age of will be Ànding something hardcover or paperback to read. three and has surpassed most every testing expectation. Yet
Dennis Koep, Sauk Rapids
District progress undeniable Education funding provided by the state and federal government continues to be less than what is needed to cover expenses and varies greatly from district to district. Prior to the passing an operating levy, Sauk Rapids-Rice ranked 334 of 338 Minnesota school districts in the amount of total general edu- by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN cation, referendum and alternative Superintendent’s Corner compensation revenue per student (338 is the school district with the lowest amount of revenue). Written differently, there were only four school districts within the state of Minnesota with lower revenue at that time. At that time, the district balanced the budget by raising class sizes, eliminating programming and eliminating jobs, all of which had a negative impact on students, staff and community. Seven years later, the district has been able to increase funding through competitive grants, a community-supported operating referendum and legislation that increased equity. As a result, class sizes have been lowered; student and family fees have been reduced by as much as 50 percent; free breakfast is provided for every student throughout the district; class offerings have been expanded; and jobs have been reinstated and created to meet demands. As the superintendent, I know there is more work to do in terms of student achievement, tax relief and equity, but district progress has been both undeniable and impressive because of the work of dedicated staff, an engaged community and determined Board of Education members. Thank you for your commitment to our children and for understanding how strong school systems create strong communities, while increasing property values and creating jobs. The District will continue to focus its energy and resources on providing amazing opportunities for our children and to fulÀll our district’s mission and vision. By preparing our children for post-secondary and career success, fostering an informed and supportive public and creating an environment of excellence, we will continue to do great things!
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daughter the same questions...but she didn’t have Last night was an eye opener. I was trying an older sibling. It was going to be what her dad to visit with a friend who was over that day and and I do that affect her. the name “brat” was Áying around and tears were I need to be what I want them to be, hit me sporadic as one child hit or scratched the next. like a ton of bricks. Each older sibling directly When their behavior Áares up like this I notice, affected their younger in a chain of reactions. But unfortunately too much time has gone by without where did the chain start? When I ask myself, guidance. I don’t have time for my children, to what do I want them to be? The adjectives kind, stop and listen to their stories, do activities with gentle, slow to anger and loving all come quickly them, all while pointing them to God’s word to mind. I prepped myself to swallow my pride as because I have busied myself too much. I have Christmas cards to Ànish, laundry, supper, pay- by Mercy Nygaard my oldest daughter was on her way home. I am her answers were much better than I aning bills and health care renewal forms. It was Life by Faith thankful ticipated. But that doesn’t leave her father and I time to throw a frozen pizza on, get the rest out off the hook. This is a daily giving, daily battling, of my sight and out of my mind so I could focus and daily nurturing by feeding off of God’s word endeavor on number one. I prayed for God’s wisdom to help minister to all the in raising these children. We all sat down together last night ages for each of the kids. As my oldest was working on and shared their common answers and my husband guided Christmas presents at her Nana and Papa’s I pulled each the kids in looking up helpful bible verses to help each sibof the kiddos aside and asked them what are some of the ling encourage each sibling. I want to make a difference in the eternal kingdom while things their older sibling do that makes them feel good about themselves. Everyone answered one thing in com- we are here on this earth. I want to invest in other moms and mon. Saying nice things to them and most importantly, I dads, spread the good news, however, “What is extremely love you. My mayhem daughter, who use to be the young- important is for the worker’s simple relationship with Jesus est, answered speciÀcally telling her she looks pretty, gor- Christ to be strong and growing. His usefulness to God degeous, awesome, rainbow-stylish, fabulous and also I love pends on that, and that alone,” said Oswald Chambers. This you. They could only list two to three things each that their is where I Ànd myself, back into God’s word and acknowlsibling did to make them feel good, but when I asked them edging Him in all my ways so that He will direct my path. what things their older sibling does that makes them feel This is where I am always reminded of what is directly in bad about themselves or angry or frustrated, the list was front of me. We have Àve little ambassadors of Jesus, and twice as long. They shared two common answers. Say- according to Anne Voskamp, “The most meaningful work ing mean things to them and physically hurting them. As in the kingdom of God may not be the big things you do, I looked at the list, it hit me that I needed to ask my oldest but the one little person you love.”
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OBITUARIES Norbert Stellmach
Survivors include his Mass of Christian Burial children, Mary (Donald) was 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wahnschffe of Monticello, Dec. 20, 2016, at Sacred Roger (Glenna) of Toleson, Heart Catholic Church in Ariz., Connie (Gary) Hirt Sauk Rapids for Norbert of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Bruce Stellmach, age 90 of Sauk (Pam) of Sartell, Jim Rapids, who died Friday at (Patty) of Sauk Rapids, the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Randy (Diane) of Sauk Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated Rapids, Carol Morris and burial will be at MN of Rice, Sharon (Mike) State Veteran’s Cemetery Hickman of Portland, Ore., near Little Falls. Visitation Debbie (Mike) Ireland of Norbert Stellmach was from 4-8 p.m. Monday Stillwater, Nancy Stellmach at Williams Dingmann Norb had a self-made feisty of Portland, Ore., Kathy Family Funeral Home in entrepreneurial spirit. He (Dave) Backes of St. Cloud; Sauk Rapids and one hour was a mink rancher, crafter, brother, Rich of Yulee, Fla.; prior to the services Tuesday owned a car lot, worked at sisters, Dorothy Skudlarek at the church. Parish prayers DeZurik’s, drove a truck of Sartell, Virginia Schmitz were 7 p.m. Monday at the route, operated vending of St. Cloud and Lucille funeral home. machines, and had a rabbit Schrepfers of St. Paul; 21 Norbert was born and hobby farm while raising grandchildren, 28 greatMarch 21, 1926, in Graham 11 children. At age 90, he had grandchildren and three Township to John and Clara hopes to “hang a shingle” great-great-grandchildren. (Midas) Stellmach. He as a consultant. He loved to He was preceded in death PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER married Helen Skudlarek on stay busy! He is a member of by his parents; wife, Helen Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary President Karen Wolbeck and Post Commander April 12, 1947, in St. Wendel. Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sept. 11, 2015; sister, Darrel Grelson presented Connor Kockler, of Sauk Rapids, with a certiÀcate and monetary They moved to Sauk Rapids and Sauk Rapids American Theresa Dullinger; brothers, award for the Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest at the post Dec. 14. in 1952 and resided there Legion Post No. 254. Norbert Alphonse, Ben and Tom. until 2014 when they moved was a Navy Veteran of WWII. Obituary, guestbook by NATASHA BARBER to Waite Park. Norbert was He enjoyed Àshing, hunting, and video tribute STAFF WRITER a nursing assistant at the St. puzzles, cribbage, reading, available online: www. Cloud VA Medical Center crafting, going to the casino williamsdingmann.com. SAUK RAPIDS — Two for 25 years, retiring in 1986. and working. local students advanced to state competition after com“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.” peting in the Sauk Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992 annual essay contests. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School junior Connor Kockler and Sartell Middle School Sharon Marie Caseybeing in the stands for sixth grader Taylor Chaika all their sports activities. Wippler have been selected by, both the Sharon also enjoyed being Mass of Christian Burial VFW local post and district to outdoors, doing yardwork, was 10 a.m. Dec. 17, 2016, participate in the next level playing board games, at Sacred Heart Catholic of competition. Kockler and waterskiing and running. Church, Sauk Rapids for Chaika will compete against She was a strong, positive Sharon M. Casey-Wippler, nine other district representacaring, selÁess person. age 55, of Sauk Rapids, who tives with hopes of receiving Survivors include her died Wednesday at her home a nod to represent Minnesota husband, Paul of Sauk in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Ralph in the national competition Rapids; sons, Thomas Feb. 25 through March 1 in Taylor Chaika, of Sartell, received an monetary reward and Zimmerman ofÀciated and (Ashley) of Rogers, Justin inurnment was in the parish Washington D.C. In addition certiÀcate Dec. 14 at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 (Kayla) of Sauk Rapids, mausoleum. Visitation to their all-expense paid trips from auxiliary president Karen Wolbeck and post commander of Rochester; was from 4-8 p.m. Friday Sharon Marie Casey-Wippler Adam to the national events, Kockler Darrel Grelson. mother, Irene Casey of Sauk and one hour prior to the and Chaika have the opportunity to win a $30,000 schol- ed by our race, origin, gender, so wonderful is bound to have services on Saturday at May 5, 1984, in Brainerd. Rapids and grandchildren, Heart Catholic Sharon has lived in Sauk Kennedy, Riley and Tate arship and $10,000 savings religion, age or beliefs. The huge Áaws. We are, after all of Sacred bond, respectively. America that I believe in is this, still a great country. This Church. Parish prayers were Rapids all her married life who were her pride and joy! Each October, VFW posts one united people, all standing is the America that I believe at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the and she and Paul have owned She was preceded in death church. Arrangements have and operated Czarnetzki by her father, Frederick across the nation participate together. To unite, to be one, in. in the Patriot’s Pen essay and to not Àght within our numThe America that I be- been entrusted to Williams Hardware for 30 years. Casey and daughter, Ashley Voice of Democracy essay-au- bers. To support each other lieve in is strong. From our Dingmann Family Funeral Sharon was also a teacher Marie. Obituary, guestbook at Pleasantview in Sauk dio contests. The theme for in times of need and peril. To beginning, with the American Home of Sauk Rapids. and video tribute Sharon was born Feb. Rapids and at the Foley Area the 2016 Patriot’s Pen was live life to its fullest. This is Revolution to the terrible atavailable online: www. 12, 1961, in Brainerd Schools. She loved spending “The America I believe in” the America that I believe in. tacks of 9/11, we have stood and was open to students from The America that I be- strong and united. We honor to Frederick and Irene time with her family, waiting williamsdingmann.com. Casey. She on her boys which included sixth through eighth grades. lieve in is one of freedom. those who have fought for us. (Lampert) High school students partic- We are free to do, say, and be We continue to help others. married Paul Wippler on breakfast in bed and always ipated in “My responsibility what we want. We may wor- We love, laugh, and live. We to America” and were taxed ship how we want, speak how are kind. We are loving. This with providing audio and writ- we wish and live the life we is the America that I believe ten transcripts of their piece. would like to live. We can live in. Survivors include his He served his country in the Zayda Thalacker took second in harmony with those around As a whole, America Lavern J. Hagert Funeral Services were United States Army. Lavern son, Andrew (Leah) of place at the local post level us, stand up for ourselves, and is imperfect, diverse, and and participated alongside be provided with education, unique. Some are black, some at 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 2016, at was united in marriage to Gilman; grandson, Nicholas; other Sartell Middle School free education that supports white, some a little bit of both. Williams Dingmann Family Verna Oltz on Sept. 24, 1958, and sister, Phyllis Mangan of students Daniel Zacher and your personal needs. We may Some young, some old, some Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids at Sacred Heart Catholic Le Center. He was preceded for Lavern J. Hagert, 86 of in Sauk Rapids. He in death by his parents; wife Ben Greshowakthe. be provided with what we can- in between. We are all differ- Sauk Rapids who died at his Church worked as a delivery man for Verna on Jan. 14, 2013; and While Kockler is with- not afford. This is the America ent, and we are all equal. We home on Tuesday. Burial was Food Service of America for siblings, Kathleen Senger, holding his transcript until that I believe in. are separate, and yet one. This at St. Anne’s Cemetery in 22 years and retired in 1990. Bernard, Gladys Morley, after state competition, his The America that I be- is the America that I believe Wabasso. Lavern enjoyed trips to the Elmer, Louie and John Jr. audio-essay describes how lieve in is one of imperfec- in.” Obituary and guest book Lavern was born on Jan. casino, spending time with his he cannot take for granted the tion. Although it may seem Minnesota’s state Patri- 24, 1930, in Wabasso, to John family, eating at Perkins and available online at: www. freedoms and opportunities that America is the perfect ot’s Pen winner will be an- and Rose (Fernholz) Hagert. pheasant hunting. williamsdingmann.com. he has been provided as a cit- country where all your dreams nounced following placement izen of this country. He feels come true to some, that is not notiÀcations. All nine district “Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.” he needs to be an active par- America as a whole. There are Voice of Democracy representicipant fulÀlling his civic du- Àghts and there is violence. tatives are invited to a banquet ties by voting and making the There is pollution and there is Jan. 21, 2017 where the state most of his education. Chai- deforestation. There are, as of winner will be announced. ka’s essay is as follows: 2014, over 1.1 million violent “The America that I be- crimes yearly in the US aclieve in is a country, not divid- cording to the FBI. A country
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Monday, Dec. 5 1119 hrs – records check Tuesday, Dec. 6 1954 hrs – trafÀc hazard on Co Rd 2 and Co Rd 21 2002 hrs – suspicious activity on Division St N 1 assist
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Bria Ferns earned four points this week for the Storm’n Sabres.
Wednesday, Dec. 7 2 assists Thursday, Dec. 8 4 trafÀc stops; 1 assist
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The girls hockey team had a successful week on the ice. They met the Moorhead Spuds in a 3-3 tie Dec. 17 and secured a 2-1 overtime win against Rocori-River Lakes Dec. 15. However the team added one loss to their record, losing to St. Cloud 4-1 on Dec. 13. The team continued their season Dec. 20 against North Wright County and will take on Fergus Falls Dec. 20. Sartell- Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, Moorhead 3 The girls hockey team traveled to Moorhead Dec. 17, where the game ended in a 3-3 tie. Bria Ferns scored the Àrst goal for the Storm’n Sabres 11 minutes into play, assisted by Brooke Walters and Alexa
Paulson. The girls did not score again until the third period where Walters scored the team’s Ànal two goals. The Àrst goal of the third was scored 58 seconds in, with assistance from Megan Cook and Ferns. The Ànal goal was made with two minutes remaining in play, with help from Ferns and Paulson. The team attempted 31 shots at the Spuds goal and sat six minutes on three infractions. Chloe Stockinger tended, saving 42 of the 45 shots. Sartell-Sauk Rapids-Rice 2, Rocori-River Lakes 1 (OT) The Storm’n Sabres scored early in the game against Rocori-River Lakes Dec. 15. Paulson, with help from Cook and Walters, scored the Àrst goal seven minutes
Friday, Dec. 9 0240 hrs – open door on the 400 block of Division St N 0245 hrs – police proactive visit 200 block of Division St N 0716 hrs – domestic on the 100 block of 2nd St SW 1313 hrs – civil on the 100 block of 2nd St SW Cook 5 trafÀc stops; 1 assist
Megan changes the direction of the puck, preventing it from get- Saturday, Dec. 10 ting closer to goalie 2 trafÀc stops; 2 parking violations Madison DeMarias.
Sunday, Dec. 11 2 parking violations
into the game on a power play. However, the rest of regular play remained scoreless for the team. At a 1-1 tie, the game entered overtime, where Cook, assisted by Ferns and Megan Mohr, scored the game-winning goal. The team attempted 45 shots at the opposing goal and had no penalty infractions during the game. Tender Madison DeMarias saved 16 of the 17 shots from Rocori-River Lakes.
St. Cloud 4, Sartell-Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 The team had a tough game Dec. 13, falling 4-1 against the Ice Breakers. Mohr, assisted by Cami Doman, scored the only goal for the team. The Storm’n Sabres attempted 37 shots on goal and sat four minutes on two infractions. Tender Stockinger made 13 saves of the 17 shots attempted.
Grapplers sweep Zimmerman triangular by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm wrestling team went 2-0 in the Zimmerman Triangular Dec. 16. Jared Spohn, Brady Vait, Jake Ackerman, Hunter Rajkowski, Tony Bemboom and Andrew Syvertson all won both matches they wrestled in. The team hosts Moorhead and Brainerd in a triangular Dec. 22 to continue their season.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 65, Zimmerman 7 The Storm won by a landslide over Zimmerman to start off the triangular. Andrew Wollak lost by an 8-5 decision in the 106-pound weight class. Spohn won by technical fall in the 113-pound weight class. In the 160-pound weight class, Benjamin DeMars won by fall. Brent Nelson lost by a 15-1 major decision in the 182- pound weight class. Benjamin Gilbertson,
Vait, Bryce Warner, Ackerman, Rajkowski, Bemboom, Marcus Santillana, Syvertson and Daunte Molski all won by forfeit. There was a double forfeit in the 285-pound weight class. Sauk Rapids-Rice 57, Mille Lacs 24 Gilbertson won by fall in the 120-pound weight class. Vait won by an 8-6 decision in the 126-pound weight class. Warner lost by fall in the 132-pound weight class. In the 138-pound weight class,
Ackerman won by fall, as did Rajkowski in the 145-pound weight class, Bemboom in the 152-pound weight class, Syvertson in the 195-pound weight class and Ben Konz in the 285-pound weight class. DeMars lost by fall in the 160-pound weight class, as did Molski in the 220-pound weight class. Wollak, Spohn and Nelson all won by forfeit.
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity
Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity
Monday, Dec. 5 0222 hrs – suspicious activity on 8th St N and 5th Ave N 0929 hrs – theft on Benton Dr N 1008 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 4th St S 1239 hrs – accident on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 1409 hrs – suspicious activity 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1500 hrs – accident on Division St and Benton Dr S 1539 hrs – trafÀc hazard on 8th St N and 6th Ave N 1643 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1706 hrs – civil on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1730 hrs – harassment on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1733 hrs – criminal damage to property 400 block 7th Ave N 2015 hrs – robbery on the 1600 block of 2nd Ave N 2228 hrs – theft on the 800 block of 2nd Ave S 3 trafÀc stops; 1 ordinance violation; 5 assists; 4 permits issued; 1 alarm Tuesday, Dec. 6 0541 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 0939 hrs – records check 1100 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1519 hrs – property on the 3300 block of 10th Ave NE 1636 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 13th St N 1656 hrs – trafÀc accident on Co Rd 3 2221 hrs – civil on 3rd Ave S 2301 hrs – suspicious activity on the 500 block Benton Dr N 6 trafÀc stops; 3 parking violations; 2 medical calls; 6 human services reports; 1 ordinance violation; 2 assists
Wednesday, Dec. 7 1330 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 4th St S 1515 hrs – assault on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 1645 hrs – missing person on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE REGULAR MEETING Unit Development Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. 1705 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of 8th Ave S SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL C. Applicant 1806 hrs – unwanted person on the 300 block of 9 ½ St N SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, Paul Nemeth 1820 hrs – harassment on the 800 block of 7th St S 250 Summit Ave N. Purpose Monday, November 28, 2016 To Consider the Vacation of the Portion of 7th Street South 1943 hrs – child on the 100 block of 1st St S 1953 hrs – child on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 6:00PM Easterly of 9th Avenue South and Located in Park Addition 2326 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 1st St S MINUTES 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing 2343 hrs – violation court order 1200 block of 15th St NE 6:00 P.M. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by 8 trafÀc stops; 6 parking violations; 1 alarm; 4 permits isCall to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion sued; 1 ordinance violation; 1 assist
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6:00p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Todd Schultz requested to add Old Municipal Park Building as agenda item 10-A. Perry Beise requested to add Snowmobile Ordinance as agenda item 11-C. 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 11-14-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to approve the 11-14-16 Regular City Council Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Sauer abstaining. B. 11-14-16 Special Budget Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 11-14-16 Special Budget Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Sauer abstaining 5. Receive and File A. 11-14-16 General Election Canvassing Board Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to receive and Àle the 11-14-16 General Election Canvassing Board Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider Approval on Assessment Rolls 407, 408, 409, and 410 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to change assessment roll no 409 from a Àve year assessment period to a seven year assessment. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the resolution adopting assessment rolls No. 407, 408, 409, and 410 with assessment roll no. 409 having changed to a seven year assessment. Motion carried unanimously. B. Applicant David Werschay Purpose To Consider a Preliminary Plat That Would Replat 10 Patio Home Lots Into 8 Single Family Lots at Villages of Creekside (Lots 13-22 Block 2) 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the resolution approving the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for the Villages of Creekside Plat 7 and an Amendment to the Villages of Creekside Planned
carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the resolution vacating a public roadway within the plat known as Park Addition. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension B. Approve Attendance to the 2017 Annual Institute for Building OfÀcials C. Approve Hiring 2 New Probationary Employees for the Fire Department D. Approve Amended Development Agreement and PUD Agreement for Creek Side Plat 3 Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9D. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda A. Old Municipal Park Building Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to authorize the hiring of Duffy Engineering to provide engineered plans for the roof replacement and additions of the old Municipal log building for a cost not to exceed $1,400 and authorize staff to bid the project. Motion carried with 4 Councilpersons (Gunderson, Sauer, Hunstiger, and Thronson) voting in favor of the motion and 1 Councilperson (Heinen) voting against the motion. 11. Other Staff Items A. 2017 City Council Vacancy Discussion Ross Olson discussed with the Council the options that they would have for Àlling the vacancy on the City Council that will exist when Councilperson Hunstiger becomes Mayor in January. The Council has two options, which are: 1) hold a special election or 2) because there will be less than two years remaining in Councilperson’s Hunstiger’s current City Council seat, the Council could appoint someone. The Council agreed by consensus to have an appointment process verus a special election to Àll the vacant seat on the City Council. B. November 29th St. Cloud Area Joint Cities Meeting Has Been Cancelled Mayor Gunderson stated that the regularly scheduled next meeting of the St. Cloud Area Joint Cities has been cancelled, so there will not be a November 29th meeting. C. Snowmobiling Ordinance Perry Beise reminded residents that Ordinance 6.02 regulates the operation of snowmobiles within the City of Sauk Rapids. Beise said that snowmobiles are required to use public roadways when traveling throughout the City. He noted that snowmobiles are also expected to be properly equipped and to be operated in a safe manner. Snowmobiles are speciÀcally prohibited from being operated on public sidewalks and boulevards; in city parks and on paths, trails and wetlands; on any other city property; on the Mississippi River; or on any private property without the owner’s permission. Speed limit is 20 miles per hour. 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. R-51-1B
Thursday, Dec. 8 0048 hrs – suspicious activity 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 0245 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block River Ave N 0247 hrs – property on the 500 block of Benton Dr N 0950 hrs – domestic on the 200 block of 7th St S 1003 hrs – violation court order 1200 block of 15th St NE 1347 hrs – accident on 2nd St N and Benton Dr 1457 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of Division St 1536 hrs – drunk 1801 hrs – animal on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1911 hrs – vehicle 1922 hrs – unwanted person on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 2304 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 2347 hrs – repo vehicle 1 medical call; 1 parking violation; 4 assists; 1 alarm Friday, Dec. 9 1000 hrs – suicidal person on the 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 1008 hrs – vehicle 1018 hrs – escort 1028 hrs – violation court order 1112 hrs – vehicle 1236 hrs – civil on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 1239 hrs – Àre on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1345 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 900 block of 1st St S 1510 hrs – theft on the 1900 block of Circle Ct NW 1548 hrs – suspicious activity on 4th St S and 3rd Ave S 1927 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 1st St S 2137 hrs – domestic on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 8 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 4 parking violations; 1 medical call Saturday, Dec. 10 0245 hrs – harassment on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 0354 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of 3rd Ave N 0836 hrs – environmental complaint 1400 block of 2nd St N 1224 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1254 hrs – property on the 200 block of 2nd Ave N 1747 hrs – 911 2149 hrs – welfare check on 5th Ave S 2152 hrs - death 4 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 1 alarm Sunday, Dec. 11 0046 hrs – harassment on the 400 block of Summit Ave S 1250 hrs – property on the 300 block of 13th St N 1253 hrs – civil on the 300 block of 13th St N 1419 hrs – civil on the 500 block of 5th Ave N 1541 hrs – vehicle 1610 hrs – civil on the 300 block of Division St 1711 hrs – welfare check on the 1500 block of Peach Dr 1809 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of Division St 1851 hrs – accident on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 2036 hrs – domestic on the 300 block of Division St 2147 hrs – suspicious activity 2000 block of Highview Dr W 9 parking violations; 3 assists; 1 medical call
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SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2016-768 by LAURA HINTZEN The following is the ofÀcial summary of Ordinance No. STAFF WRITER 2016-768 approved by the City Council on December 12, 2016: The City Council approved an Ordinance amending the City liquor licensing code to clarify the requirements of a licensee in Sauk Rapids-Rice took the event of a name change that does not cause a change in own- on the St. Cloud Apollo ership. A complete, printed copy of the ordinance is available for Dec. 16 and defeated the inspection by any person during regular ofÀce hours at City Hall. Eagles 59-43. Angela Konz had 16 R-51-1B SUMMARY OF PUBLICATION ORDINANCE No. 2016-767 The following is the ofÀcial summary of Ordinance No. 2016-767 approved by the City Council on December 12, 2016: The City Council made certain changes to the City’s Fee Schedule with the adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-767. Some fees have been changed, some increased, some decreased, and some new fees have been added consistent with services the City is providing. A complete, printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular ofÀce hours at City Hall. R-51-1B PRESS RELEASE The Sauk Rapids City Council is seeking Letters of Interest from individuals wishing to Àll the upcoming Council vacancy on the Sauk Rapids City Council. Letters of Interest must be received at the Sauk Rapids Government Center (250 Summit Avenue North) by 4:30pm on January 6, 2017. An interview date has yet to be determined, but those selected to be interviewed will be contacted and interviewed by our four City Council members. The interview process will be open to the public to attend. Information regarding the application procedures is available on the City website (www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us) or by contacting Dana Furman, Administrative Services Coordinator, at (320)258-5303. R-51-1B
MINDEN TOWNSHIP FILING NOTICE *CORRECTION NOTICE* Notice is hereby given that a Township Election in the Town of Minden, County of Benton will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. AfÀdavits of Candidacy may be Àled with the Town Deputy Clerk from 8 A.M. January 3, 2017 through 5 P.M. January 17, 2017 for the ofÀces of: One supervisor for a Three Year Term One supervisor for a Two Year Term One Treasurer for a Two Year Term Please contact the Minden Township Deputy Clerk Glenice Mehrwerth at 320-492-6470 if you are interested in Àling for an ofÀce mentioned above. Filing fee $2.00. Glenice Mehrwerth 3391 35th Avenue NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Minden Township Deputy Clerk R-51-2B
NOTICE OF FILING FOR SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given to qualiÀed votes of the Sauk Rapids Township, Benton County, that Àling for town ofÀce will be held for a two-week period beginning January 3, 2017 AfÀdavits of candidacy shell be Àled with the Town Clerk Tina Douvier, by appointment between January 3, 2017 and January 17, 2017. Contact her at 320-290-6564. AfÀdavits of candidacy may also be Àled between the hours of one and 5 p.m. on January 17, 2017 at the ofÀce of the clerk. 3465 Quarry RD NE Sauk Rapids. Filing will close at 5:00 p.m. that day. close OfÀce to be Àlled at the march Annual Election are: Supervisor for a Three-Year term Treasurer for a Two-Year term Clerk Tina Douvier. Sauk Rapids Township R-51-2B
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Granite City grips west division lead by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
The Granite City Lumberjacks took the lead in the NA3HL’s West Division, following a three-game weekend at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine. During the league’s showcase, Granite City won against the Jersey Shore Wildcats (12-1), the Euless Jr. Stars (6-0) and the Pittsburgh Vengeance (3-2.) The Jacks lead the west division with a 18-3-3-2 record and 41 points. Granite City 12, Jersey Shore 1 The Wildcats scored a lone goal Dec. 18 against the Granite City Lumberjacks, losing the game 12-1. Granite City ran up the score on the Wall, New Jersey team early on ending the
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steals. Teammates Bailey Roscoe added eight points, Brooke Torvik added four, Jackie Rasmussen with three, Brooklyn Harren with two and Lexi Doman with one. “As a coach it is fun to see the girls having fun while they are playing ball. This is the atmosphere that we need to maintain the rest of our season,” Foley said. “They have also been working hard together as a group on getting up and down the Áoor which is nice to see.” The Storm continued their season Dec. 20 against Rocori and will play a neutral tournament game with the Braham Bombers Dec. 28 at the St. Cloud Tech Holiday Tournament.
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The Lumberjacks outshot the Wildcats 51-19. Granite City goalie Mac Berglove played the entire 60 minutes with 18 saves. After the Jack’s quick three goals in the Àrst Àve minutes of play, Jersey Shore pulled goalie Matt Kastein who saved four of seven shots on goal and replaced Kastein with Zach Robbins who saved 35 of 44. The Lumberjacks sat 41 minutes on 10 infractions. The Wildcats 42 on 12. Granite City 6, Euless Jr. Stars 0 After a low-scoring 40 minutes of play, the Lumberjacks ran away with a 6-0 shutout Dec. 17 against Texas team, the Euless Jr. Stars. Granite City tender David Mulligan was in net this game, fending off 14 shots from the Stars. Lumberjacks Chase Di Bari, Will Mix, Brady Dahl, Jamnicky and Sikich all put points on board for the Granite City team. Assists were recorded by Mix, Di Bari, Sikich, Smith and Jack Petroske. The Jacks Àred 40 shots at Stars goalie Maxwell Kerner. Euless sat 18 minutes on Àve infractions and Granite City 36 on Àve.
Granite City 3, Pittsburgh 2 The battle between east and west divisions Dec. 16, was perhaps the toughest showcase game for the Lumberjacks, but they came out ahead of the Pittsburgh Vengeance 3-2. Granite City’s Bissett was the Àrst on board with help from Jamnicky at 3:35. The goal was answered by Pittsburgh’s Austin Martz four minutes later. Lund and Smith put two past Vengeance tender Joel De Simone during the second, and Pittsburgh’s Camron Smith gave his best effort getting one by Berglove at 11:11 in the third. Yet it wasn’t enough, Granite City held its lead when the buzzer sounded. William (2) and Matthew Sprink both added assists to their scoresheets during the game. Berglove saved 17 of 19 and De Simone 25 of 28. The Vengeance sat 10 minutes on Àve infractions. The Lumberjacks eight on four. The Lumberjacks take a short break for the holidays before returning to the ice at the Runestone Community Center Dec. 30 where they take on the Alexandria Blizzard at 7:10 p.m.
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SRR loses to powerful Fergus Falls, 78-49 by MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
The opposition probably won’t come much tougher than the squad the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm had to face Dec. 15 in Sauk Rapids. SRR battled Fergus Falls, who had placed second in Class 3A last year, and returns many players from that successful team. The Storm lost 78-49. “They are a good team. They seem to know where everybody is going to be on the court. They are a great shooting team,” said Head Coach Derek Peterson. The Storm’s biggest
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Junior guard Tommy Wittowski scoops in a layup during the Storms win over Little Falls Dec. 13. Wittowski scored in their game against Rocori.
downfall in the game was handling the pressure put on by the Fergus Falls defense. “We deÀnitely learned some things. We can’t turn the ball over 20 times and beat that team. They are quick and athletic. We just didn’t take care of the basketball,” Peterson said. Peterson said the Otters did everything they could to slow junior 6’7” center Cody Landwehr, the Storm’s leading scorer, and that posed problems for SRR. The Storm shot 18-48 from the Àeld in the loss. “If people will double or triple team our post, we will need to Ànd different ways
to score,” Peterson said. Anthony Massman paced the Storm attack with 13 points and Landwehr added 10 points and nine rebounds. FF 40 38—78 SRR 22 27--49
SRR scoring: Payton Buersken-Azure 3, Kieran Emery 5, Nathan Waldorf 3, Braden Tretter 2, Tommy Wittowski 9, Cody Landwehr 10 (9 rebounds), Massman 13, Adrian Ziebarth 2, Tyler Hemker 2. Team totals: FG 18-48, FT 6-13, PF 15.
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Grabinski, Kawlewski earn top swim, dive events The boys swim and dive team is off to a strong start for their season, despite their 101-74 loss to Brainerd Dec. 13. Jack Grabinski dove to the top spot for the diving portion of the meet, earning a 239.30. Ryan Kawlewski swam to the top spot in the 100 backstroke, with a time of 1:13.66. The team had several other top three Ànishes, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Warriors. The boys continue their season after the New Year, hosting Willmar Jan. 5. Meet results:
200 MR: 2nd Ethan Baker, Tommy Stiegel, Dylan Maanum, Kayden Daniels 1:50.79; 5th Morgan Freese, Isaac Freese, Thomas Daniels, Cole Bonovsky 2:00.06. 200 FS: 2nd Maanum 2:06.21; 5th Stiegel 2:15.84; 6th Baker 2:24.01. 200 IM: 4th Bonovsky 2:41.77; 5th Carter Moilanen 2:44.13.50 FS: 2nd Josh Deering 25.17; 5th Mason Eisenschenk 26.60; 6th I. Freese 27.10. 1 MTR DIVING: 1st J. Grabinski 239.30; 3rd Elijah Grabinski 163.40. 100 FLY: 4th K. Daniels 1:08.32; 5th Baker 1:19.46; 6th I. Freese 1:22.44. 100 FS: 4th M. Freese 57.60; 5th Stephen Davis 58.85; 6th
T. Daniels 59.28. 500 FS: 4th Maanum 5:53.72; 5th Deering 5:54.46; 6th Ethan Moriack 6:21.35. 200 FSR: 2nd Stiegel, M. Freese, Deering, K. Daniels 1:40.80; 4th T. Daniels, Ben Claasen, Bonovsky, Moriack 1:50.00; 6th Garrett Feuling, Cristobal Villagra, J. Grabinski, Dane Dingmann 2:00.99. 100 BK: 1st Kawlewski 1:13.66; 2nd Stiegel 1:13.91; 3rd Eisenschenk 1:15.86. 100 BR: 1st K. Daniels 1:15.72; 2nd Davis 1:24.70. 400 FSR: 1st Baker, Kawlewski, Deering, Maanum 3:45.57; 2nd Davis, I. Freese; Moilanen, Eisenschenk 4:07.41; 3rd Claasen, Tucker Hendrickson, Moriack, Feuling 4:19.00.
Dodge scores hat tricks in two wins by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Daymin Dodge helped the boys hockey team to two victories last week, bringing in two hat tricks. “He has found his niche in the transition to high school hockey,” said coach Ken Karna. “He was one of those sophomores we looked to Àll the void in scoring, and so far he’s done more than we’ve expected. He’s a natural goal-scorer, which helps the team overall. And I think we will see a lot more from him.” The team won 7-3 against Becker-Big Lake Dec. 16 and 9-0 against Legacy Christian Dec. 13. “It was nice to Ànally have a couple wins with our full roster,” Karna said. The boys faced Rocori-River Lakes Dec. 20. Check next week’s Sauk Rapids Herald for the results. Sauk Rapids-Rice 7, Becker-Big Lake 3 The boys stormed into the game with a goal from
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scoring for the Storm two minutes into the game, assisted by Jacob Clafton. Moliga added a goal 15:23 into the period, assisted by Drake Raduns-Parsley. Koby Thelen attacked the net early in the second period to bring the Storm their third goal. Kirt and Clafton assisted him. Raduns-Parsley scored 7:50 into the period, assisted by Thelen. The boys continued their streak, expanding their 4-0 lead to 9-0 in the third. Bauer scored 17 second in, assisted by Moliga and Raduns-Parsley. Dodge scored his second goal of the game three minutes into the period, assisted by Raduns-Parsley and Gavin Laine. Moliga shot the puck into the net 6:27 into the period, with help from Bauer. Barber, with help from Connor Cariveau and Sertich, added another. Dodge added his third goal of the hat trick Àve minutes from the end of play, with help from Clafton. The Storm attempted 46 shots and sat eight minutes on four infractions. Marlin saved all 11 shots attempted by Legacy Christian.
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Walz, Thompson take silver, bronze
HUNTER RAJKOWSKI Parents’ Names: Curt Rajkowski and Karla Peterson-LaVigne Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a senior member of the wrestling team and represented the team at state last season.
What is your favorite part about wrestling? I don’t have a single favorite part about wrestling. Since it has been a part of my life for so long, I have found many favorites to have about the sport. However, if I had to narrow it down to two favorites I would say I respect the many life lessons wrestling has taught me since I was 5-years-old. I, also, cherish the great memories I have made with my team since elementary school which has allowed us to become the best of friends over the years.
Anna Walz and Morgan Thompson Áipped their way to the top spots in two separate meets this week for the Storm gymnastics team. The team took on Sartell Dec. 15, losing 138.825125.9, and Little Falls Dec. 13, winning 126.9-109.075. The team tumbled against Howard Lake Dec. 20, continuing their season. Check out the Dec. 29 issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald for those results.
What is the best meet you’ve ever been a part of? This is a tough one for me. Personally, I think the best meets to be a part of come when everyone wrestles as a team and has fun in the process. When everyone wrestles as a team, and everyone is encouraging one another those are the best meets to be a part of. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? In the fall, I ran varsity for the boys cross country team. This was my Àrst year running cross country, and I couldn’t be more thankful for having the opportunity to be a part of the team. I am also a member of the Minnesota Honors Society, and I am a part of the Green Team. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? This may seem misleading, but my most rewarding high school class to date would have to be calculus with Mr. Kruger. Mr. Kruger strives to become a friend of his students rather than just a teacher to them. He is an understanding teacher who has made calculus a class for me to look forward to each day. He is the type of teacher who lies awake at two in the morning thinking about how he’s going to teach his next lesson, so his students will understand the concepts easier. This behavior is what causes calculus class to be the most rewarding for me. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? What I look forward to most during my senior year is going to Costa Rica with my Spanish classmates. I am most excited for this because I have never left the country before, and I am really looking forward to the opportunity of learning about the Costa Rican culture and enhancing my Spanish-speaking skills. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I have ever received is to not let one bad moment ruin the rest of any given day. One moment is only a fraction of a day, and there is a lot of opportunity in a day to make up for that one bad moment. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time I mainly enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also really enjoy traveling even though it seldom occurs, reading, listening to music and learning how to play the guitar. What are your future plans? Following this school year, I plan on attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities for the 2017-18 school year. As of now, I plan on working towards a biomedical engineering degree with a minor in Spanish studies. Currently, I am not going to wrestle in college for the sole purpose of focusing on my schoolwork and giving myself opportunities for involvement and studying abroad. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:
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Sartell 138.825, Sauk Rapids-Rice 125.9 Walz and Thompson kept the silver and bronze awards, respectively, on their home turf Dec. 15 after taking on their Sabre rivals. Walz ended the meet with an all-around score of 32.625 and Thompson with 29.375. On vault, Walz took fourth with a score of 8.425. Anna Magnan scored an 8.2, earning seventh. Ann Starr tied for eighth with Bergen Henkemeyer, both scoring an 8.15. Thompson took 10th with a score of 8.05. Walz led the team on bars as well, taking fourth with a score of 8.3. Justus Floren took sixth with a score of 7.45. Henkemeyer followed in seventh, with a score of 7.125. Elie Weinert took eighth with a score of 7.1. Thompson took 10th with a score of 6.0. Elie Weinert Áips Thompson scored around the bars during the highest on beam the Dec. 15 meet against Sartell. for the Storm, taking fourth with a score of 7.875. Starr followed in seventh with a score of 7.675. Brooke Helget scored 7.450, placing eighth. Walz took ninth with a score of 7.4. Henkemeyer came in with an 8.5. Starr followed tenth, scor- in sixth with a score of 8.45. Magnan took eighth, scoring 6.95. ing 7.9. Helget and ThompW a l z son placed ninth and 10th w o r k e d respectively. Helget scored her way 7.75 and Thompson a 7.45. All around, Walz came into Àfth p l a c e in second with a total score with her of 32.625. Thompson took Áoor ex- third with a total score of e r c i s e , 29.375. Starr had a total score of 24.275, earning a sixth place Ànish. Henkemeyer took seventh with a score of 22.225. Magnan found a 10th place Ànish with a score of 16.100.
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