Sauk Rapids Herald - December 8 edition

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“Minnesota’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” Vol. 162, No. 34

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December 8, 2016

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Owner Michael Hornung (from left) and his staff Chris Amick, Brandon Gerads and Jonathan Arundel install holiday lighting and decorations for Christmas Decor.

Christmas Décor capitalizes on holiday Hornung entered franchise to keep staff stable

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — If you’re a fan of Christmas, or even if you’re not, you’ve most likely seen images of Clark Griswold stapling his roof with “25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights.” Another familiar movie scene, shows Charlie Brown adorning his less-than-perfect tree with

a bulb from Snoopy’s “Àrstprize,” decked-out doghouse.

Despite the emphasis on competition and commercialism of holiday decorating on your screen, one local business has managed to put people Àrst while growing its franchise, Christmas Décor.

Michael Hornung, owner of Valley Green Companies and Christmas Décor in Sauk Rapids, owned his lawn fertilization company for 10 years

Man struck in Second Avenue robbery SAUK RAPIDS — A 48-year-old Sauk Rapids man was robbed after being struck by a man Monday evening while walking in the 16001700 blocks of Second Avenue N. According to a press release from the Sauk Rapids Police Department, the victim was confronted by a male suspect who demanded his wallet, struck him and took a few

dollars from his pants pocket when he fell to the ground.

The suspect Áed the area and the victim walked to a nearby convenience store and called police.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’9” tall, medium build, wearing a gray hoodie and baggy sweat pants.

Anyone with information about this crime, should contact the SRPD.

Search uncovers heroin, cocaine ST. CLOUD — A St. Cloud man was arrested after a search of a residence uncovered amounts of heroin and cocaine.

According to Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) Commander Steve Soyka, Antonius Garth, 26, was arrested Dec. 1 after the St. Cloud Police Department SWAT team conducted a search at 235 18th Ave. N, St. Cloud.

Investigators located approximately one ounce of heroin, two ounces of cocaine, about $3,400 in U.S. currency and a small hand gun.

Garth faces charges of Àrst degree possession of a controlled substance, Àrst degree possession with intent to distribute, being a felon in possession of a Àrearm and ammunition. He was transported to the Stearns County Jail.

The task force was assist-

Antonius Garth ed by the St. Cloud Police Department SWAT team and patrol division. The task force is comprised of ofÀcers from the cities of St. Cloud, Little Falls and Sauk Rapids; and deputies from Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Todd and Morrison County Sheriff OfÀces.

and was looking for a way to keep his employees on payroll year-round when he stumbled upon the holiday lighting and decorating company. He purchased the rights to the three-county area franchise in 2000 and has since expanded the business to reach as far north as Nisswa and south to Maple Grove.

“You want to keep good people working,” Hornung said. “We had the opportunity to get into snow removal, but when is it going to snow? Is it going to snow every year?

This [Christmas Décor] really made sense. We know when Christmas comes each year.

It’s been a nice Àt.”

Much like Hornung’s idea, the seasonal enterprise was founded in 1986 as an off-season supplement to the founder’s landscaping business. Since that time, the business opportunity has grown, operating in over 350 different markets across 48 states and Canada.

The company offers full-service holiday lighting and decorating packages.

Their program encompasses design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage.

Lighting and greenery packages are quoted to the customer as line items, so they are

able to purchase as little or as much as they want based on their taste and budget.

Then, the decorations are bought outright from the company and installed. By March, Hornung’s company removes and stores each item in a numbered spreadsheet system for swift selection the following year.

“Whether it’s roof lighting, garland, wreaths, windows – you name it – we can pretty much do it,” Hornung said. “But we are not a Griswold-type of dec-

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Bringing home the cup

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Storm bowling team has a new piece of merchandise to show off – a shiny gold cup.

The team received the Minnesota High School Bowling Varsity State Champions cup Dec. 3 in Minneapolis, after making it all the way through the state tournament to become the new state champions.

“I feel like being the state champions Ànally hit me,” said Jared Durant, team captain, on Dec. 5. “It’s a crazy feeling to be looked at by all the other kids that bowl on JV [junior varsity] and other teams in the state as being the champions. It meant so much to the bowling community here to bring that state championship cup back home with us.”

Coach Brady Kampa said the Àrst round of competition was the toughest for the team, as they were competing against several of the top 10 teams in the state. In the Àrst match, the team won by a mere two pins.

“I feel this season, particularly state, was a team effort,” said Derek Durant.

“We were the team to beat all season and other teams just couldn’t do it. It’s a great feeling that we made it.”

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The bowling team – (front, from left) Brook Helget, Derek Durant, (back, from left) Jared Durant, Dylan Depa, Calvin Kruschke and Coach Brady Kampa – brought home the state championship cup Dec. 3.

The team won all but one match this season, falling only to Forest Lake by pin count.

“Being able to take the team all the way, with only one loss, is truly amazing,” Kampa said. “Winning state brings a feeling of reassurance. The experience was

nerve-wracking at times, but so amazing. The team did really well.”

Once the team made it through the Àrst round of the state tournament, they had no

Bowling continued on pg. 3

Community comes together for annual event SAUK RAPIDS — Community members gathered at many Sauk Rapids events Dec. 3 during the Sauk Rapids Family Fun Day and Parade of Lights.

The day’s events kicked off with a Toys for Tots drive at the Sauk Rapids Fire Department and was followed by others such as kids’ bingo, silent auction, visits with Santa, Trots for Tots 5K, a living nativity, parade of lights, steak fry and more.

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Sauk Rapids Ambassadors Allyson Walz (left) and Clo Meyer sang Christmas tunes on their Áoat during the parade Dec. 3.

They were accompanied by Santa (Mark Sauerer) and Mrs. Claus (Karen Then).

Sauk Rapids Family Fun Day and Parade of Lights photos continued on pg. 2

Deposit resolution remains unresolved

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The Rice City Council continues to be in disagreement with a past resolution that mandated city employees to use direct deposit for purposes of payroll. Discussion for the item was tabled Nov. 21 and readdressed at the Dec. 5 meeting.

According to the resolution which was passed as a consent agenda item in December 2014, all city employees were to adhere to a direct deposit payroll policy. Yet, some community members employed by the city, such as ÀreÀghters and coaches, are still receiving paper checks because they were never properly informed of the resolution’s mandatory compliance.

At the Nov. 21 meeting, Mayor Dale Rogholt moved that checks be distributed in either form this December, but that the city would enforce the already-approved policy beginning Jan. 1, 2017.

This brought strong opposition from council member Allen Voigt and council member Paula Kampa asked that the item be tabled to allow for further discussion with members of the Àre department, city staff and banking personnel.

Kampa started Monday’s conversation, saying she talked with both the clerk Stephanie Fischer and treasurer Sheri Johnson individually about security measures taken at the city ofÀces and was conÀdent on how the city handles its information. She also spoke with banks to Ànd out their preferences between checks and direct deposit, which they admitted to direct deposit.

I would like to see this resolution a little more acceptable,” Allen Voigt said.

“This just forces somebody to do something they don’t want, and it’s for no reason at all besides a little bit of convenience for us.”

Mayor Rogholt and Kampa mentioned the security assurance direct deposit offers, but Allen Voigt did not agree that issuing checks with city routing and account numbers was a liability.

Council member Brian Skroch believed the current document was illegal and the city could not mandate its employees to use direct deposit.

He said his research informed him that Minnesota is one of the few states which does not make direct deposit mandatory.

“Any employee can write a letter to your [their] employer in the state of Minnesota and they do not have to have direct deposit,” Skroch said.

According to Labor, Industry Minnesota Statute 177.23 Subdivision 4, wages are payable in legal tender, checks, electronic funds transfers to a payroll card account and “except for instances of written objection to the employer by the employee, direct deposit to the employee's choice of demand deposit account.”

Caleb Voigt, a Rice Fire Department employee who would be affected by the change, voiced his concern.

He wanted to know if there were procedures intact for how employees of the city would be notiÀed if their account information was compromised.

City council continued on pg. 3

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LOCAL NEWS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016

Sauk Rapids continued from front_____________________________________

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

The Storm’n Sabres 10u girls hockey team – (front, from left) Hannah Pickett, Ellie Ashby, Levi Markgraf (Hannah Markgraf ’s brother), Brayley VanDenBerg and Hannah MarkPHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER graf; (back, from left) Noelle Larson, Natasha Ludwig, Isabelle Goebel, and Alexis Marshall The Storm PeeWee B2 boys hockey team – (front, laying) Fionn Falk; (middle, from left) – stopped by the Sauk Rapids Fire Hall to donate to Toys for Tots Dec. 3. They are pictured Christian Lee, Carter Peplinski, Jacob Markgraf, Evan Daniels and Coltin Eich; (back, from with ÀreÀghter Neil Bueckers. left) Gavin VanDerveer, Owen Vassar, John Claypool and Hudson Bukowski – donated to Toys For Tots Dec. 3 at the Sauk Rapids Fire Department. They are pictured with event organizer and ÀreÀghter Neil Buekers.

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Cadence Hartwig, 5, of Sauk Rapids, visited with Santa Dec. 3 at the Sauk Rapids VFW.

Correction

In the Dec. 1 issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald, an error was made in the article Township tables ordinances. Kevin Reiter is not the owner of the Oak Hill Estates, he is a resident of Oak Court, within the development. The Herald regrets the error.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Kalvyn Tarnowski, 7, of St. Cloud, waits while Sauk Rapids Lion Jon Warner and Sauk Rapids Ambassador Allyson Walz verify his bingo Dec. 3 at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992.

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Hornung continued from front_______________ orator. We would say our look is, and has always been, conservative elegance.”

While others are squeezing the most out of their summer in July, Hornung begins planning his decorating season by attending an annual convention. Then, as leaves turn crisp and golden, his staff and he start decorating past customers in September.

The strategic early start to the trimming season ensures two things: growth and, most importantly, safety.

“We aren’t going to put our staff in a situation where they could get hurt. If the roof is icy, we won’t do it. If the guys can’t safely go up and do the job, we won’t do it. We wear harnesses, but the fear of falling isn’t fun either,” Hornung said. “It’s the little things like that … customers are important, but we take care of our employees first. If you have your employees taken care of, they’ll take care of your customers.”

The business watches the weather diligently during the fall season, and prepares and prioritizes to make sure every

Hornung’s lighting and safety tips • Less is more. Don’t decorate every tree in your yard. Keep a balance.

• If you are proud of your lighting, set your timers to allow for morning viewing as well.

It is still dark when the kids go to school.

• Always have someone hold the ladder.

• Cords should be lifted out of water.

• Although LED lights use less watts, be cognizant of the number of lighting strings you plug into each other.

• If lights and decorations are froze, unplug them but wait for removal. Don’t chisel.

You don’t want to damage downspouts and shingles. customer who has placed an installation before Thanksgiving is ready to go by then.

“The first year we decorated 45 homes. We are now up to 175 homes and businesses. Our goal is to be done with all of our reinstallation work by Nov. 15, so if people call in now they are able to get great service. It sets ourselves up to focus on new people at this time of year,”

Hornung said.

But the business doesn’t only take care of their staff and customers, they also reach out to brighten others’ holidays as well. Hornung was responsible for decorating the Ronald McDonald House for five years until passing the torch to a metro business and currently donates his time to decorate Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud.

“My parents went through hospice. At the end of life, for people to be able to smile is pretty cool,” Hornung said, with a tear in his eye. “That is what the holiday season is about. It’s about being with family and about all of the good things.”

They also participate in the Decorated Family program, where they decorate deployed service members homes for the holidays.

“To be able to donate to someone else who is dealing with their spouse being gone or being alone, that’s what Christmas means to me. It’s not about me or about business as much. This is our time of the year when we get to give back to the community.

That’s important,” Hornung said.

When Hornung decided to take care of his employees by expanding with Christmas Décor, he was unaware of the joy he’d bring to so many others.

“We didn’t realize how much fun this would be,” he said. “It’s different. People get excited about Christmas.”

City council continued from front_______________ Gilchrist on drafting a new resolution.

In other council news: • At the Truth in Taxation Meeting, minimal public comment was present. The city has levied $428,452 for the 2017 year. That amount is broken down into: general fund $344,252; recreation $6,200; fire department $50,000; and fire truck bond $28,000.

Ken Nodo made the only comment on the levy. He advised the council that because they had already approved requests for proposals for a park plan in the value of $15,000, they needed to budget the city’s share of that amount for 2017.

• Approved liquor license renewals for The Corner Pocket Saloon-N-Eatery and Rice Clubs Liquor.

• Approved the ongoing rental of city hall for the Rice Community Church for the 2017 calendar year.

• Approved a joint powers agreement between the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the city of Rice for loaned police department equipment.

• Discussed a zoning violation at 13769 25th Ave. NW,

80th Birthday___________ Cheers to 80 years!

You’re invited to a birthday celebration for Bill Lovitz.

The celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sauk Rapids VFW, 901 North Benton Drive.

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Rice. According to the city council, the property is operating a business from the land which is zoned agricultural.

The owner was sent a letter stating the violation and how to bring the property back into compliance, but is unwilling to adhere to the zoning ordinances. The council recommended the matter be turned over to the city’s attorney Troy Gilchrist for further enforcement.

• Discussed the escrow ordinance and how it applies to the property at 706 Eighth St. SW, Rice. The owner, Chris Schulte, has built a house on the property and according to city ordinance it must have an established lawn and a tree.

However, the ordinance also states no planting can be done between Oct. 1 and May 1.

Therefore he must place the money in escrow until the lot is finished. The council will enforce the ordinance.

• The personnel commit-

“Any employee can write a letter to your [their] employer in the state of Minnesota and they do not have to have direct deposit.”

- Brian Skroch

tee, council members Brian Skroch and Paula Kampa, will discuss the Rice Recreation Manager position. The city has had continued turnover, and the committee plans on having conversations with past managers to see why they left the position. It is the belief of the council that they may need to look at the compensation versus duties aspect of this role.

didn’t really think we were going to make it until the final rounds and every time we moved on, we started to think ‘wow, we can do this.’”

Getting announced as the state champions was the highlight for the team. The Durant brothers felt on top of the world.

“For me, it was a sigh of relief,” Kampa said. “It was really impressive to make it out of that as the champions.

The team worked really hard so they deserve every inch of the award.”

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Thursday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and open to all faiths. For more information contact Pastor Prell at (320) 2520120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen (320) 293-4545, judycr58@yahoo.com.

Friday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 4-hr. refresher course. Miller Auto Plaza – Community Room, 2930 Second St. S, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294.

Friday, Dec. 9, 5-7:30 p.m. — Rice Women of Today Community Holiday Party. Santa, sleigh rides, Christmas cookies, crafts and vendors. Old Village Hall, 205 W Main St., Rice.

Friday, Dec. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Free Movie Madness featuring “Elf” sponsored by Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education. Free of charge but must register and an adult must accompany children. Sauk Rapids Middle School, 901 First St. S, Sauk Rapids.

Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. — Harry Potter Magical Winter Ball.

Dancing, music, activities and giveaways. Barnes & Noble, 3940 Division St., St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Holiday Craft Sessions for children ages 6-12. Great River Regional Foley Public Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley. For more information call (320) 968-6612.

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Guertin announced as new water plan technician FOLEY—The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District has announced a new team member. Amanda Guertin, of St. Cloud, will be working on updating the county’s local water management plan which identifies problem areas and works to implement conservation activities and practices. She will also be facilitating the Water Resources Advisory Committee meetings.

Guertin graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in hydrology and minors in geology and meteorology and an emphasis in Geographic Information Systems.

Thursday, Dec. 8, 5-9 p.m. — St. Cloud Weihnachtsmarkt.

Brats, sauerkraut, Beaver Island Brewing beer, Gluhwein, Lekkuchen, music, crafts and more. River’s Edge Plaza, 55 Fifth Ave. N, St. Cloud.

Saturday Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, 9-10:30 a.m. — Annual Christmas Cookie, Candy & Gift Sale.

Immaculate Conception Church, 145 Second Ave. NE, Rice.

Bowling continued from front_________________ difficulties winning matches.

“The last two matches, we blew right past our opponents, winning by 70 pins or more in both,” Kampa said.

“They really brought their talent to the lanes.”

Brooke Helget has been with the team for two seasons, but will be graduating this spring.

“Capping off my senior year as state champions was incredible. The team really earned it,” Helget said. “I just love being a part of teams that really count on each other. We

Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-7 p.m. — “Jolley Trolley” Mobile Food Drive. Coborn’s Superstore, 110 First St. S, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-10:30 a.m. — Breakfast with Santa and Silent Auction. Breakfast, professional photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, face painting, craft and activity stations and silent auction. Foley High School, 621 Penn St., Foley.

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Treasurer Johnson told Caleb Voigt that after the first initial deposit performed with the bank, the checks are shredded, and the account only exists within the database. Kampa added that the city’s insurance policy also has a cyber liability clause under the League of Minnesota Cities.

“My recommendation then, to put some of us at ease … if we could have a copy or the language of that statement that says this is what happens or this is the rule in which you are signing your name to and giving your information out to,” Caleb Voigt said. “My employer had a whole page of when you sign over your information, this is how you are guaranteed that it’s protected, and if it is compromised this is who you contact and what you can expect.”

Council member Allen Voigt announced he intended to consult with the city attorney Troy Gilchrist, of Kennedy & Graven, to recreate a different resolution to present to the council for a vote.

City clerk Fischer voiced that doing so was part of her job duties, and Allen Voigt gave approval for her to work with

Thursday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Ave. S, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 1-4 p.m. — Winter Wonderland. Create arts and crafts, decorate cookies, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and attend Touch-a-Truck event. Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 Seventh St. S, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m. — Capital One Skywalker Parade.

Along West St. Germain, St. Cloud.

Sunday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Tinville Lions Pancake Breakfast. Rollie’s Rednecks & Longnecks, 940 35th Ave. NE, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Winter Extravaganza.

Santa, sleigh rides with real reindeer, cookies, crafts and more.

St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave. SE, St. St. Stephen. In lieu of admission, please bring a new, unwrapped toy or food shelf item.

Sunday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. — Christmas Celebration Concert.

Adult, youth choirs and instrumental pieces. Free and open to the public. Northland Bible Baptist Church, 3686 County Road 8 SE, St. Cloud.

Monday, Dec. 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express Site.

Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph.

For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call (800) 5824291.

Thursday, Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 8-hr. first time course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 2341294.

Thursday, Dec. 15, noon to 4 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 4-hr. refresher course. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Holiday Crafts Session for children ages 6-12. Great River Regional Foley Public Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley. For more information call (320) 968-6612.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell.

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OPINION

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Strategic planning, goal setting, mission development

The Sauk Rapids-Rice (SRR) School District identiÀes and establishes student, school and district goals collaboratively after gathering, documenting, reviewing and synthesizing information. Student achievement results and growth data for all grade levels are also considered when establishing goals. by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN Current goals relate to closing the Superintendent’s Corner achievement gap; kindergarten readiness; literacy; postsecondary and career readiness; fostering an informed and supportive public; and graduation rates. Comprehensive information about each of these goal areas is available on the district website at http://www.isd47.org.

Prior to developing the district’s goals and strategic plan however, stakeholders (students, parents, staff, community and school board members, etc.) met numerous times to develop belief statements, which guide the work throughout the SRR district. These belief statements are provided below.

We believe: • Continuous learning is essential to the success of our students, staff and community; • Lifelong learning requires effective partnerships between students, staff, families and community members; • All learners can and will succeed with the appropriate support, resources and determination; • Positive and continuous student and family engagement are necessary to create a culture of academic achievement; • A safe and respectful environment is an essential component of learning; • Assessing student progress, while evaluating and updating resources and instruction are needed to prepare every student for postsecondary and/or career success; • All learners can develop into responsible, contributing members of our community; • Communication and outreach are crucial for students, staff, families and community members to thrive; • Understanding, respecting and embracing diversity enriches the lives of our students, as well as our staff and community members; • A variety of appropriate, relevant and in-depth experiences are necessary to meet the unique needs of our learners; • All learners can take responsibility for their educational development through collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity; and • Professional development, support and resources are important and must be purposeful to maximize learning.

ter survival kit replaces my summer one when the Winter in Minnesota can bring some pretty Àrst chill in the air hits October. My summer picnic nasty road conditions. No matter how great a drivblanket is replaced by one with more warmth; my er you may be, being prepared for the unexpectcamping chairs get “Àled” on the top shelf of my ed is never a bad idea. In the age of cell phones garage racking and in their place I stock my ugly and frequent travel, it’s unlikely to be stranded on winter boots and Columbia coat. Don’t forget the the side of the road for more than an hour or two. extra pairs of gloves and hats. The bug spray and However, in that same age, it might be more likely that none of those other travelers will stop — after by NATASHA BARBER sunscreen is swapped for hand warmers and a possible snack or two. all, that “stranded” person probably has someone In addition to the above-mentioned items it’s they know or a tow on the way, right? So when the probably not a bad idea to invest in a power bank roads get icy and the snow starts falling, why not take some extra precautions to make sure you’re comfortable for your cell phone, or at least make sure your mobile is fully charged when you leave home. And by golly, make sure you and safe until help arrives.

Parents have always had our best interests in mind. When have an ice scraper and snow brush.

Winter weather can undoubtedly surprise the best of drivwe Àrst learned to drive they reminded us of preparing a winter survival kit for our vehicles. (Mine were extra protective ers, so there is one other thing to remember if you Ànd yourand bought me a boost box/battery pack in case I’d ever need self with car troubles this season. The days are shorter and a jump; they also called me every morning there was a bit of darker. If you are on the side of the road, turn on your fourfog or slight ice on the roads up until I turned 30. When the way Áashers and, if possible, wear a reÁective vest. This past phone rang at 4:30 a.m. in the morning and woke me three weekend alone, I witnessed three cars on the roadside without hours before my scheduled alarm, it was only because they any lights and with the onset of our festive Áurries, it will be increasingly harder for us to see you. were concerned for my safety.)

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Practicing subjection

My lifelong friend recently competed in a body sculpt- proper thoughts and desires. Sin always takes away more ing competition. She diligently trained her mind than it gives. and her muscles to present peak physical display.

1 Corinth 6:20, “For you were bought at a Just upon glancing at her physical results, I could price; therefore glorify God in your body and in see it was a mental feat. It is hard for me to fathyour spirit, which are God’s.” You are not your own. Our minds and bodies need to be put into om the discipline as I nibble on my chocolate to subjection on a constant level. Consistency and take the bitter out of my coffee, and as I continue practice gets us into the habit of doing. Submit to say, “I am going to start cutting out wheat towhen we are isolated and alone, as well as, in morrow,” the next day and the next. public settings. God has equipped us to control I’m not one to admire body sculpting, self our body and minds. We can resist rage, pornogobsession, which can lead to vanity. This wasn’t that. As I scrolled through her photos of the com- by Mercy Nygaard raphy, gossip, chemical vices, rebellion, unclean and falling out of love with our spouse. petition, I found myself proud of her dedication.

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The goal for all of us is to continually transform into need to right a wrong, but taking the actual step to approach a likeness of Jesus. We don’t ever arrive at perfection. I the one we’ve hurt and say, “I’m sorry,” takes courage and have been transformed, but I still have to subject my body boldness because it can be genuinely scary. We need to to discipline, not allowing rage to take over, not allowing train diligently and practice these things on a daily basis so unclean thoughts or disrespectful comments to spew out. that it becomes as natural as breathing.

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Businesses change names Urban Moose Brewing Company, Refresh Nutrition revamp

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Two local businesses are changing their names as they head into 2017. Urban Moose Brewing Company is making a name change to let customers know at-face they are also a restaurant, and Refresh Nutrition will become Active Nutrition after an owner switch last month.

“We get calls virtually every day — do you serve food?

Is there a food truck that will be available today,” said Urban Lodge Brewery & Restaurant owner Roy Dodds.

According to Dodds, the restaurant, formerly known as Urban Moose Brewing Company, was often mistaken to be a taproom venue rather than a brew-pub. In Minnesota, breweries can only be licensed as one of three things: a distributor, a wholesaler or a retailer. Therefore taprooms who wholesale their beer for market cannot, in conjunction, sell anything in their venues other than pints and growlers.

Taprooms in the metro area will often times schedule food trucks for people to purchase from. The guests will then eat within their building.

“That’s what people

thought we were. If you look down the list of places with brewing company in their name, many of them are establishments such as that,” Dodds said. “We knew from the second we opened, we should have put restaurant in our name.”

Dodds said the use of moose in their name was about an attitude. That a bull moose does what he wants, when he wants, how he wants and with very few predators. It correlated with the controlled customer experience guests of the restaurant have as the venue provides multiple seating options as well as mix-andmatch small plates and dining options. Dodds feels the word “lodge” will tell the same story.

“A lodge is a place where you go to relax and do things on your own terms as well, so it really Àts who and what we are,” he said.

Canadian brewery Moosehead Breweries Ltd. notiÀed Dodds of a possible conÁict after his opening this summer, but Dodds said his decision was a strategic move for this business, not mandated by a lawsuit.

“We didn’t have to change, we haven’t been sued or threatened by a lawsuit,” Dodds said. “It’s going to help the business. When people discover us for the Àrst time, they’ll know we have a restaurant.”

Urban Lodge Brewery & Restaurant’s logo will remain noticeably similar. The name

“That’s what people thought we were…We knew from the second we opened we should have put restaurant in our name.”

- Roy Dodds, owner of Urban Lodge Brewery & Restaurant

change was reÁected immediately on their website, and the business will be working towards replacing signage and logos on products and merchandise.

Across town, Refresh Nutrition is also making some changes.

The nutrition club shut down temporarily at the beginning of November. It has switched owners and will now be known as Active Nutrition.

“I really did have a distinct vision to bring a nutrition club to Sauk Rapids. And it’s here, it’s still happening,” said Melissa Brenny, former owner of the nutrition club. “New owner Kari Meyer has a great team. I wouldn’t hand it over to someone who wouldn’t do justice for the area. This will thrive.”

Brenny said that over the past year with her reign as Mrs. Minnesota and her campaign against sex trafÀcking, she has been pulled in multiple directions. She will continue as a wellness coach, but felt she needed to pass the torch of her business to someone else.

“I feel like God was leading me down a different journey. This one will carry on, but at some point someone else was appointed for this mission, so I could move onto others,” Brenny said.

Meyer describes the transition as an answered prayer.

A Sauk Rapids-Rice graduate, Meyers is a certiÀed wellness coach, a youth athletic teams coach and graduating from St. Cloud State University with a degree in elementary education this December.

“It was literally the perfect time,” Meyer said. “I graduate, and I know this is what I need to do right now rather than looking for a schooling job right away.”

Active Nutrition will open Jan. 2. Its basic operations will remain the same, but Meyer will also offer free Àtness camps through community education beginning Jan. 8.

The name change was made because of the amount of legal work involved with transferring a business name to another party.

Preparing for winter wonderland

SAUK RAPIDS – As snow blows around outside, dusting the ground in a coat of white, the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School is turning into a winter wonderland.

The student council will be stringing lights and decorating the commons to match the scenery outside and welcoming students to the school’s annual winter formal Dec. 10.

“The kids just have a ton of fun transforming this space,” said Trisha Bemboom, student council advisor. “They turn it into a magical place. It’s the only dance student council puts on, at least of this nature, so they like to go all out.”

Once the Ànal school bells ring on Friday, the student council will begin decorating, which typically takes four to six hours.

“They like to have a sleigh prop, where kids can take pictures,” Bemboom

“There is a ton of pressure on the kids to be creative in how they ask.”

- Trisha Bemboom

said. “The string lights from the upper level to create a false ceiling look. It just looks really cool.”

The planning process for winter formal typically begins in February, when the date is set, the DJ is booked and a local police ofÀcer is reserved for the event.

“We always have to have an ofÀcer on site for this,” Bemboom said. “It’s nice that we do it at the school because we can usually get OfÀcer [Tim] Sigler and he knows so many of the kids through being the liaison ofÀcer here at the school.”

The event used to take place at the Atwood Center located on the St. Cloud State University campus.

“Having it here is just better for everyone,” Bem-

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Bemboom said the winter formal dance is equivalent to prom, just without the grand march and court.

“It’s just the dance, but it’s so fun to put on,” she said.

“Everyone in the school can come if they want. It’s a ton of fun to watch all of these students come in all dressed up, particularly the ones who don’t normally get dressed up.”

In addition to providing a fun and safe time for the kids, a portion of the proceeds from each ticket will go to the STEPS Adopt-A-Family project.

While the student council is busy with preparations for the dance, there’s a whole other side to preparing for a formal dance – asking a date.

“There is a ton of pressure on the kids to be creative in how they ask,” Bemboom said. “Every day, I hear of cool ways the kids are asking, as do the members of student council. You know, we have a ton of work to do in putting this dance together, but there’s this whole other aspect of preparation for the kids and it just makes the night that much more enjoyable when it Ànally happens after all of the waiting and anticipation.”

Ilona Gunther

MaryAnn

Ilona MaryAnn Gunther, 66, passed away at home on Friday Dec. 2, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Visitation is to be held at the Rice Lions Building located at 101 4th Ave. NW, Rice, on Thursday Dec. 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In lieu of Áowers, memorials preferred. Deliveries please after 4 p.m.

Ilona M. Gunther was born May 21, 1950, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Mieczyslaw (Joe) and the late Elizabeth (Hubner) Pietrzykowski. Ilona grew up and lived in Little Falls and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1968.

Ilona was united in marriage to David Gunther on July 15, 1972, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls. The couple resided in Rice where Ilona cleaned houses and was a stay-at-home mom to their three children. She enjoyed Àshing, spending time with family and friends, talking on the phone to many of her friends and family, decorating for fall, spending days putting up her outdoor Christmas lights and showing her grandchildren. Ilona M. Gunther is survived by her companion, Bob Wheeler; daughters, Tina Gunther of

Ilona MaryAnn Gunther

Rice and Tanya (Dennis) Middendorf of Melrose; son Timothy (Amanda) Gunther of Bowlus; companion’s children, Erik (Jessie) Wheeler of Rice and Courtney (Tyler) Freihammer of Rice; grandchildren Cierra and Haley Goodrow, Aaron Middendorf, Isabelle Gunther, Landen Gunther, Jett and Chase Wheeler, Willow and Josie Freihammer; soon-to-be great grandchildren, Jaxson Skaj; sister, Ingrid (Bruce) Lestico of Grand Rapids.

Ilona was preceded in death by her husband, David Gunther, father, Mieczyslaw (Joe) Pietrzykowski, mother, Elizabeth Pietrzykowski, father-in-law, Walter Gunther and mother-in-law, LaVern Gunther.

Sr. Mary Rose Shadeg, O.S.C. Mass of Christian burial was 10 a.m. Dec. 6, 2016, at St. Clare’s Monastery in Sauk Rapids for Sr. Mary Rose Shadeg, O.S.C., age 96, who passed away Friday at St. Clare’s Monastery.

Rev. Robert Rolfes ofÀciated and entombment in the St. Clare’s Monastery Crypt. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Sr. Mary Rose Shadeg, O.S.C. was born Sept. 11, 1920, in Union Hill to Henry and Rose (Hackenmueller) Shadeg. She entered St. Clare’s Monastery on Oct. 27, 1940, made her Àrst vows on Oct. 7, 1942, and Ànal vows on Oct. 11, 1945.

Survivors include her St. Clare’s Monastery community of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Mildred Rose Shadeg of Waite Park, Sr. Clare Shadeg, O.S.B. of St. Cloud, Esther Turbak of St. Cloud and Sr. Anne Marie Shadeg, O.C.D. of Iron Mountain, Mich. She

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PUBLICREGULAR NOTICES MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, November 14, 2016 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brad Gunderson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. Members present: Kurt Hunstiger, Ellen Thronson, and Steve Heinen. Members absent: Nick Sauer.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Hunstiger and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 10-24-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 10-24-16 Regular City Council Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and Àle NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Record Setting Election—Mayor Gunderson noted that there was record voter turnout at Tuesday’s General Election.

He thanked City staff for all of their work in making the election process possible in the City. Mayor Gunderson congratulated Councilpersons Hunstiger and Heinen as well as Councilperson Sauer, who was not in attendance, on their winning the 2016 General Election.

• 2016/2017 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors—Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors, Allyson Walz and Sydney Burk introduced themselves. Clo Meyer, the third Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador, could not attend tonight’s meeting as she was away at college. The 2016/17 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors were crowned on June 23, 2016. Walz and Burk discussed the numerous community events and parades that they have participated in since beginning their reign. The December 3rd Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day activites, which includes steak fry, kids bingo, and the holiday parade is the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors’ biggest fundraising event.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings NONE 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve FireÀghter Pension Increase B. Approve 2017 Water Supply Plan Update Completed by SEH C. Approve 2016 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses D. Accept Donation of $1,000 to the Police and Fire Departments From Kwik Trip, Inc. E. Allow Police Chief to Renew the Agreement Between State of Minnesota and the Sauk Rapids Police Department for Use of Department of Defense Equipment F. Approve Audit Proposal for 2016 Audit G. Approve Liquor Store ProÀts to Help Purchase Air Rescue Boat H. Approve a Resolution for Municipal State Aid Street Advance I. Approve the Purchase of 4 In-Car Camera Systems for Police Vehicles Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve agenda items 9A-9I. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications A. 8th Street North Progress Update Councilperson Heinen asked for an update on the 8th Street North and 3rd Avenue North project.

Terry Wotzka said that 8th Street North project is expected to open at the end of the day on Wednesday.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims.

Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.

R-49-1B Notice of Filing for Township Election Notice is hereby given to qualiÀed voters of Watab Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that Àling for town ofÀce will be held for a two week period beginning January 3, 2017.

AfÀdavits of Candidacy shall be Àled with the Town Clerk, Pat Spence, by appointment between January 3 and January 17, 2017. Contact her at 320-255-8916. AfÀdavits of Candidacy may also be Àled between the hours of one and Àve p.m. on January 17, 2017 at the Watab Town Hall Clerk’s OfÀce. Filings will close at 5:00 p.m. that day.

Filing Fee is $2.00.

OfÀces to be Àlled at the March Annual Election are: Treasurer for a Two-Year Term Supervisor for a Three-Year Term Noticed this 8th day of December 2017 Patricia B. Spence Clerk, Watab Township R-49-2B

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LOCAL NEWS Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Nov. 21 0233 hrs – warrant on the 700 block of 8th Ave S 0251 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block of 11 ½ St N and the 200 block of 2nd Ave 0838 hrs – hit and run on the 100 block of 18th St NW 0940 hrs – child on the 900 block of 1st St S 1011 hrs – unwanted on the 400 block of Benton Dr S 1119 hrs – animal on the 1000 block of 1st Ave N 1256 hrs – trafÀc hazard on Benton Dr S and 1st Ave 1502 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr N 1518 hrs – harassment on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 1628 hrs – harassment on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 1859 hrs – child on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 2010 hrs – harassment on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 2109 hrs – civil on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 2236 hrs – welfare check on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 2247 hrs – death on the 1300 block of Summit Ave N 2256 hrs – theft on the 900 block of Industrial Dr 2322 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Broadway Ave S 1 trafÀc stop; 1 medical call; 1 parking violation

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016

2301 hrs – disturbance on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 4 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 3 alarms Saturday, Nov. 26 0202 hrs – drunk 0212 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 18th St NW 0228 hrs – theft on the 700 and 800 blocks of Summit Ave S 0450 hrs – theft on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 0909 hrs – utility problem on Skyview Dr 1049 hrs – civil on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 1346 hrs – civil on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 1350 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 1358 hrs – suicidal person on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 1437 hrs – domestic on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1621 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 8th Ave S 1711 hrs – trafÀc accident on 2nd Ave N and 2nd St N 1900 hrs – theft on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 2011 hrs – terroristic threats on the 200 block of 7th St S 2224 hrs – extra patrol 1 trafÀc stop; 3 assists

Sunday, Nov. 27 0007 hrs – shooting on the 1000 block of 2nd Ave N 0031 hrs – suspicious activity on 8th St S and 9th Ave S Tuesday, Nov. 22 0043 hrs – missing person on the 700 block of ½ St S 0645 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of 18th St NW 0245 hrs – warrant on the 900 block of 6th Ave N 0731 hrs – vehicle 0450 hrs – vehicle 0818 hrs – child on the 100 block of 5th Ave S 0809 hrs – trafÀc accident 0927 hrs – possession on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1229 hrs – assault on 3rd Ave S 1006 hrs – theft on the 400 block of 4th St S 1520 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 13th St S 1541 hrs – civil on the 700 block of 8th St N 1758 hrs – controlled substance 800 block of Allisons Mead 1629 hrs – harassment in St. Cloud 1759 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1710 hrs – theft on Benton Dr S 2134 hrs – domestic on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 2005 hrs – welfare check on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 2317 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 18th St NW 2006 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 1300 block of 15th St NE 1 trafÀc stop; 4 assists; 1 alarm; 1 medical call 2043 hrs – domestic on the 400 block of 15th St N 2208 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 1700 block of Summit Ave N 2224 hrs – property on the 1200 block of Riverview Ct 3 trafÀc stops; 17 parking violations; 1 medical call; 4 records checks; 4 permits issued; 4 assists; 1 ordinance violation; 1 Monday, Nov. 21 alarm; 2 human services reports 0112 hrs – animal on the 100 block of 5th St NE 0850 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 6th Ave NW Wednesday, Nov. 23 0858 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 100 block of Main St E 0146 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1700 hrs – fraud on 3rd Ave NW 0741 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 1st St S 3 assists 0806 hrs – theft on the 700 block of 8th Ave S 0948 hrs – escort Tuesday, Nov. 22 1447 hrs – assault on the 900 block of 5th St S 0918 hrs – records check 1742 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1046 hrs – suspicious activity on 10th St NE and 10th Ave NE 1758 hrs – accident on 2nd Ave and 18th St N 1207 hrs – vehicle 1829 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1610 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 3rd Ave NW 2311 hrs – missing person on 6th Ave S 2059 hrs – theft on the 2200 block of 125th St NW 4 trafÀc stops; 7 parking violations; 2 medical calls; 3 assists; 1 1 alarm ordinance violation Wednesday, Nov. 23 Thursday, Nov. 24 1030 hrs – records check 0022 hrs – car killed deer on Hwy 10 and Benton Dr S 1432 hrs – animal on the 4000 block of 135th St NW 0032 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of Evergreen Dr 2215 hrs – tzd on Cty Rd 2 0134 hrs – dvs 1 trafÀc stop 0349 hrs – police proactive visit on 3rd St S and 2nd Ave S 0853 hrs – child on the 2000 block of Highview Dr W Thursday, Nov. 24 1317 hrs – harassment on the 700 block of 8th St N 0305 hrs – suspicious activity on the 12600 block of Fromlet 2302 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S Loop NW 5 trafÀc stops; 2 parking violations; 1 alarm; 1 medical call 2027 hrs – driving 2145 hrs – driving Friday, Nov. 25 2 assists 0748 hrs – civil on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 0910 hrs – utility problem on 4th Ave N and 6th St N Friday, November 26 0959 hrs – theft on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1825 hrs – driving 1004 hrs – unwanted person on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 3 trafÀc stops; 1 assist 1112 hrs – theft on Benton Dr N 1315 hrs – controlled substance 1300 block of 13th St Cir Saturday, Nov. 27 1436 hrs – theft on the 900 block of 4th St N 1901 hrs – animal on the 100 block of 2nd Ave NW 1840 hrs – violation court order on 6th Ave S 1 trafÀc stop 2147 hrs – disturbance on the 600 block of 6th Ave N

Rice Police Department activity

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO UPDATES TO THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS OFFICIAL FEE SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at a meeting of the Council beginning at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Monday, December 12, 2016, to be held in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, to discuss the updates of certain city fees in the city’s ofÀcial Fee Schedule.

All interested persons may appear at the December 12th public hearing and present their views orally or in writing. A copy of the fee updates may be obtained at the City’s ofÀces. Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the City Clerk’s ofÀce at City Hall, telephone (320) 258-5300.

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NOTICE OF IMPOUNDED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the following property has not been paid for; 1999 Ford F-250 Vin# 1FTNX21L8XEA82725 repaired at Friedrich’s Auto Sales 39976 Co Rd 1 Rice, MN 56367.

Failure of the owner or lien holder to exercise their right to rePUBLIC NOTICE claim the property within the appropriate time allowed under secFiling for Elected OfÀce in Minden Township tion 168B.051 subd.1, 1a, 2, shall be deemed a waiver by them Position up for election in March 2017 will be, Treasurer of all right, title, and interest in the property and a consent to the and Supervisor. You can Àle your afÀdavit of candidacy with the transfer of title to and disposal of sale of the property pursuant to Minden Township clerk at paulafruth@yahoo.com , on January 3, section 168B.08 Publish: November 2016.

R-47-3B 2017 through January 17, 2017.

R-49-2B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on December 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Benton County Boardroom, 531 Dewey Street, Foley, for the purpose of taking public testimony on possible changes to the Benton County fee schedule. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. Individuals unable to attend the public hearing can make written comment by writing to the Benton County Administrator, Benton County Courthouse, 531 Dewey Street, Box 129, Foley, Minnesota 56329. Written comments must be received prior to the public hearing. A copy of the current fee schedule and proposed changes can be obtained from the Benton County website (www.co.benton.mn.us) or by calling the Benton County Administrator’s OfÀce at 968-5000.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Moving On (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 4840 MayÁower Rd NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, USA (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Timothy Allen Orton, 4840 MayÁower Rd NW, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, United States (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Tim Orton 11/25/2016 R-48-2P

SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 250 SUMMIT AVE. N. Monday, November 14, 2016 5:00PM MINUTES 5:00 PM Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gunderson called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. Members present: Steve Heinen, Kurt Hunstiger, and Ellen Thronson.

Members absent: Nick Sauer.

Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Regular Agenda A. 2017 Budget Workshop Jack Kahlhamer noted that while the proposed levy increase is about 3.9%, he is expecting the tax rate to remain about the same. Kahlhamer explained that it appears that the overall tax rate for City of Sauk Rapids residents will be going down as the School and County appear to have a decrease in their expected tax rates as shown below with the overall tax rate going from 152% to 150%.

Kahlhamer reviewed the following: • General Fund Budget • Liquor Fund • Water Fund • Sewer Fund • Storm Water Fund: • Street Light Utility Fund: • Capital Improvement Plans Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

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SPORTS

Storms suffer close loss to Sabres Last Friday, the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls’ basketball team was defeated by Sartell 45-35.

Leading the Storm was junior center Angela Konz with 14 points on the scoreboard. She averaged six of her 11 Àeld goal shots, made two of Àve free throws, had Àve defensive rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

“Angela has really stepped up to get the ball to the hoop,” coach Megan Foley said. “I give credit to the guards too as they did a good job of Ànding her.”

Bailey Roscoe scored six points for the night, managed three defensive rebounds, two assists and one steal for the Storm.

“The girls did a good job

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION (OfÀcial Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgad TRS, Inc. will conduct Sales at Public Storage located at Public Storage Self-Storage, Sauk Rapids 25553, 1111 Franklin Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on December 30, 2016, personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items at 9:30 a.m. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows 1102 Kurtzhals, Richard 1310 Petroff, Megan 1419 Grant, Tamika 1540 Wendorff, Kevin 2215 Brown, Catherine 2308 Steven, Cameron 2604 Hanson, Joshua 3103 Clay, Johnny 3115 Omar, Faisal 3206 Huck, Kevin 4103 Stephanie, Thomas 4108 SOLBERG, MAGGIE 4112 Tracy, Thomas 4303 Kirsch, Jessica 4410 Baker, Heather R-49-2B

of communicating. It’s nice to see them all start to jell together,” Foley said.

Brooke Torvik also came in with six points where she made three out of four free throws, had seven defensive rebounds, one assist and three steals.

Bailey Becker tallied four points, had four offensive rebounds, Àve defensive rebounds and three assists.

“Bailey also had a few key steals which helped to keep the momentum going for us,” Foley said.

A lot of the same girls are back from last year, but Foley is focused on ramping up the season with better communication and working on getting up and down the Áoor.

The girls will play on Thursday at Fergus Falls and Friday at home against Montevideo.

Travel team takes third

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm third grade basketball team – (front, from left) Drew Burrows, Brodie Schaefer, Brady Midthun, Owen Weisz, Tyler Metcalf, Spencer Ackerman and Ethan Haddy; (back, from left) coach Randy Haddy, Owen Wilczek, Konnor Gullette and coach Andrew Burrows – placed third in the Annandale Tournament Dec. 3.

Jacks beat North Stars, fall to Blizzard

by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Granite City Lumberjacks came away with a win, loss this past weekend against the Breezy Point North Stars and Alexandria Blizzard. The Lumberjacks beat the North Stars 4-1 and fell to the Blizzard in a 2-0 shutout.

Granite City 4, Breezy Point 1 Granite City set the tone in the Breezy Point Hockey Center Dec. 2 and came home with a 4-1 win against the NA3HL’s West Division leaders, the North Stars.

The teams went scoreless in the Àrst period. The Lumberjacks broke loose in the second, scoring three goals to

PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Johnson Custom Woodworking (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 110 7th Ave NE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304, USA (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Matthew R. Johnson, 110 7th Ave NE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304, USA (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Matt Johnson 12/04/2016 R-49-2P

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, November 14, 2016 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, November 14, 2016, at seven o’clock p.m. in the Media Center at Pleasantview Elementary.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Hauck, Holthaus, Fiereck, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Business Manager Eisenschenk, Superintendent Bittman, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, PV Principal Froiland, SRRHS Assistant Principal Nohner, SRREA President Meunier, PV Behavioral Specialist Lyon, SRRHS Student Council Representatives Davis and Rasmussen, and Bergen/KDV Auditor Bitzen.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda” as amended.

RECOGNITION Board members recognized four students from Pleasantview Elementary; Alanna Pesta-Carlson for her philanthropic leadership, Matthew Jegers for his academic leadership, Sami Rock for her community leadership, and Mason Fincher for his team leadership.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

ACTION ITEMS APPROVAL OF THE OFFICIAL AUDIT REPORT A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the annual audit report as presented and reviewed by Janelle Bitzen from Bergen KDV. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions about the District’s Ànancial operation and position. Financial information will continue to be available on the District’s website as well.

ADDENDUM APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL AGREEMENTS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the District’s four (4) remaining individual agreements; Network Manager, Business Manager and Director of Teaching and Learning through 2020, and Director of Community Education through 2018. The agreements were drafted within the parameters previously established and agreed to by the Board of Education.

PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:43 p.m.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE CANVASS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to accept Independent School District No. 47 votes cast and totaled in each precinct in the November 8, 2016 General Election, pursuant M.S. 204C.32 to 204C.39.

(M.S. 204C.31, Subd. 3.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION (SCHOOL BOARD) Member Holthaus moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 47, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 8, 2016, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.

2. As speciÀed in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 14,941 voters of the district voted at said election

the North Stars one.

During a power play, Jordan Olson found the back of the net off a rebounded shot on goal from Owen Sikich.

Brandon Baker tallied the second assist. William Sprink earned a goal in the non-traditional manner. After skating the puck into the zone, W. Sprink Àred at Breezy Point goalie Magnus Lindhe. Lindhe deÁected the shot, but it rebounded off another North Star player and crossed the goal line for a Lumberjack point. Casey Esselman made the score 3-0 on a power play goal with help from Matthew Sprink and Andrej Jamnicky.

That play would be answered

by Breezy Point with a power play goal of their own.

LOCATION Away Away Away

The North Stars put the puck passed Granite City’s Mac Berglove when Austin Langworthy Ànished the play from Wyatt Stotts shot on goal.

Steven Kukla was credited with the second assist. W. Sprink earned a second goal on a rush play to the net. He powered the puck top shelf bringing the score 4-1. W. Sprink was assisted by Brady Dahl and Berglove.

Berglove made 37 saves while Lindhe 29 of 33. Granite City sat 10 minutes on Àve infractions and the North Stars 16 on eight.

Alexandria 2, Granite City 0 The Alexandria Blizzard shut out the Lumberjacks 2-0 Dec. 3 in Granite City’s last

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on the election of four (4) school board members for four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the Àrst Monday in January next following the general election as follows: Candidate Ryan Butkowski 6,348 Candidate Mark M. Hauck 5,845 Candidate Jan Solarz 5,674 Candidate Tracy L. Morse 5,611 Candidate Tracey L. Fiereck 5,246 Candidate Write In Total 150 3. Candidate Butkowski, Hauck, Morse, and Solarz, having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four year terms beginning the Àrst Monday in January, 2017.

4. The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Braun and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Braun, Fiereck, Rogholt, Holthaus, Solarz, Morse, and Hauck and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF BENTON ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualiÀed and acting clerk of Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47, State of Minnesota, hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the School Board of said school district duly called and held on the date therein indicated, so far as such minutes relate to canvassing the results of the general election on the election of four members to the Board of Education of said school district, and that the resolution included therein is a full, true, and correct copy of the original thereof.

WITNESS MY HAND ofÀcially as such clerk this 14th day of November 2016.

Phil Phil Rogholt, Roghhol o t,, IISD S 47 SD School Board rd Clerk rd ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATIES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for school board members held on November 8, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 47, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute certiÀcates of election on behalf of the school board of Independent School District No. 47 to the following candidates: a. Ryan Butkowski b. Mark M. Hauck c. Tracy L. Morse d. Jan Solarz who have received a sufÀciently large number of votes to be elected to Àll vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the Àrst Monday in January next following the election, based on the results of the canvass.

2. The certiÀcate of election shall be in substantially the form attached hereto.

3. After the time for contesting the election has passed and

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016

game until the New Year at Sports Arena East.

Both teams went headto-head and scoreless for two periods before a puck found the back of the net six minutes into the third. The Blizzard’s Josiah Roen beat Berglove after a breakaway and quick pass from teammate Caleb Anderson. Tosten Mann was credited with the second assist. Anderson scored the second goal at 19:44 after Granite City had pulled Berglove for an extra player on the ice.

The empty netter was an unassisted score.

Both Berglove and Blizzard tender Brey Effertz made a number of miraculous saves during play. Berglove saved 21 of 22 shots on goal

by Alexandria and Effertz 28.

The Blizzard sat 20 minutes on six infractions and the Lumberjacks 24 on eight.

Much of the game was spent in the neutral zone.

The Lumberjacks continue their season this week with two road games, playing the Willmar WarHawks on Friday, Dec. 9 and the New Ulm Steel Dec. 10. Granite City is 13-3-3-2 on the season.

the candidate has Àled all campaign Ànancial reports required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certiÀcates to the persons entitled thereto personally or by certiÀed mail.

4. The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certiÀcate a form of acceptance of ofÀce and oath of ofÀce in substantially the form attached hereto 11.14.16 Date

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______________________________ School Board Chair School Board Chair

______________________________ 11.14.16 _________________________ School Board Clerk Board Clerk Date School AUTHORIZATION OF THE DISTRICT’S ANNUAL WORLD’S BEST WORKFORCE REPORT AND ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEGRATION REPORT A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to authorize the District’s Annual World’s Best Workforce report as well as the District’s Achievement and Integration report in accordance with Minnesota Statute 120B.11 APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD SERVICE BREAKFAST TIME: A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Fiereck and unanimously carried to approve additional food service staff time. The District previously evaluated the breakfast and overall food service program at each site and discovered a need for additional food service staff for food preparation and cleanup.

• Rice Elementary: .25 hours daily • Pleasantview Elementary: .75 hours daily • Mississippi Heights Elementary: .50 hours daily • SRRMS: .75 hours daily AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK ROOFING BIDS FOR RICE ELEMENTARY A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Solarz, and unanimously carried to authorize Business Manager Eisenschenk tto seek rooÀng bids for replacement roofs at Rice Elementary S School. Business Manager Eisenschenk will request a primary bbid and an alternate bid. This project will be scheduled during tthe summer and begin in June of 2017. Bids will be brought to tthe School Board for approval at the December 19, 2016 meeting. Building and Grounds Director, Robbins and Tremco, the District’s rooÀng consultant, will be coordinating this project and bid process.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adopt the following policies.

• #608 (Instructional Services – Special Education) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #608 (Instructional Services – Special Education).

• #611 (Home Schooling) is a “recommended policy” and would replace current policy #611 (Home Schooling).

These policies require two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended.

AUTHORIZATION TO LIMIT OPEN ENROLLMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENROLLMENT OPTIONS PROGRAM 124D.03 A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to authorize the limiting of District open enrollment in accordance with Minnesota Statute 124D.03 and speciÀc criteria developed and approved.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Braun, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-49-1B

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Bowling scores

Individual high single Game: Aaron Schultz – 287 Individual high 3-game total: Mike Alexander – 731 Team high single game: The Blue Line – 1274 Team High 3-game Total: Upper Deck – 3659 League standings St. Cloud Hyundai 167.5105.5 Sartell Hardware Hank 144.5-128.5 Upper Deck 139.5-133.5 Greenkeepers 137.5135.5 ATS 136.5-136.5 SR Legion 132.5-140.5 The Blue Line 126-147 Sentra Sota Sheet Metal 108-165 Highlights Corey Brown – 701 Rod Oltz – 695 Greg Steinkopf – 693 Aaron Schultz – 682 Jason Terwey – 661 Dan Dingmann – 657 Andrew Paavola – 643 Ryan Ertl – 637 Rick Turch – 635 Norm Koepp – 630 Lyle Nelson – 630 Pete Kruger – 623 Curt Dingmann – 616 Jason Watercott – 603

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SPORTS

Ferns scores a natural hat trick against DL

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Bria Ferns brought Àre to the ice this week, scoring a hat trick against Detroit Lakes Dec. 3 at Bernick’s Arena and two goals against Willmar Dec. 2 at Sports Arena East.

Brooke Walters and Bre Hess were the other two top contributors in the games. The three either scored or assisted with all 13 goals from the team.

The team continued their season against Brainerd-Little Falls Dec. 6. Watch the Sauk Rapids Herald for results next week.

Sartell/Sauk Rapids-Rice 6, Detroit Lakes 0 The Storm’n Sabres shutout Detroit Lakes, winning 6-0. Ferns scored her natural hat trick in the Àrst period, with Walters assisting on all three.

In the Àrst, Walters scored just over six minutes into the period, with Ferns and Hess behind her. Megan Cook followed with the second goal at 11:33, with Ferns and Grace McCabe assisting.

Ferns started the second period scoring early, banking the Àrst goal just 27 seconds in, assisted by Walters and Allie Hemmesch. Nearly 13 minutes went by before Ferns scored the second goal of the period, assisted by McCabe and Walters. Walters, again, assisted Ferns in the third goal of the

period with a minute and a half left of play.

Hess scored the lone goal of the third period after 3:55 of play.

The team attempted 34 shots on goal in total and sat four minutes on two infractions during the game.

Chloe Stockinger was the goalkeeper for the game, saving all 10 shots against her team.

Sartell/Sauk Rapids-Rice 7, Willmar 0 The trio of Walters, Hess and Ferns led the team to victory against Willmar Dec. 2, defending the puck so much the Cardinals were unable to score.

Walters started things early, scoring the Àrst goal for the Storm’n Sabres three minutes into the game, assisted by Ferns and Hess. Hess followed with the second goal two and a half minutes later, assisted

by Walters and Ferns. Ferns banked the third goal three minutes later, backed by Cook and Walters. Megan Mohr shined as she smacked the puck in for the Ànal goal of the period, with Walters and Ferns assisting her.

Walters scored the only goal of the second period, 10 and half minutes in, assisted by Ellie Hansen.

The third period brought in the Ànal two goals. Walters, assisted by Ferns and Mohr, scored the Àrst 1:46 in. Ferns

PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

(Above) Allie Hemmesch snatches the puck away from a Willmar defender Dec. 2 at Sports Arena East. (Right) Bre Hess moves the puck down the ice.

followed four minutes later, Madison DeMarias with help from Hess and Hem- saved all 13 shots atmesch. The Ànal 11 minutes tempted by the Carof play remained scoreless on dinals. both sides.

The team slapped the puck towards the opposing net 37 times during the game and sat four minutes on two infractions.

Determined gymnasts ready for season

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm gymnastics team is focused on their goals this season, and they haven’t yet had their Àrst competition.

“The girls really like setting tangible goals, reaching them and then setting new goals,” said coach Emma Kramer. “Our big goal this sea-

son is to break a 130.00 and everyone believes they can reach it.”

After watching the team in the gym, Kramer believes their perseverance is what will help them achieve their goals.

“It’s their main strength right now. They are so determined,” she said. “These girls never give up on their goals in the gym, and I can only hope they will take that skill and use it to succeed in life.”

The team lost Kelsey Christensen at the end of last

season, a captain and top competitor.

“Her grips will be hard to Àll but our co-captains Brooke Helget and Bergen Henkemeyer are doing a great job so far,” Kramer said.

The team is also welcoming a new gymnast, Anna Walz, who has competed in gymnastics privately through North Crest Dance and Gynmastics.

“I think she will be a great addition,” Kramer said.

Through their perseverance and off-season training,

Kramer has seen great strides made by the gymnasts, something she is excited for.

“The majority of our girls have spent their summers working hard in the gym and focusing on new skills,” Kramer said. “I’m excited to see what they have accomplished and how we can integrate that into this year’s routines.”

While gymnastics can be both an individual and team sport, Kramer has seen the girls come together.

“They really focus on

the team end of it. When we all work together for a goal, our individual scores will rise along with our team score,” Kramer said. “By working together, the girls will learn more about themselves and about how to care for one another. That is what will lead us to a successful season – teamwork.”

The team competes for the Àrst time Dec. 8 against Willmar.

Spohn, Rajkowski wrestle to victory

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm wrestling team took to the mat this week for the Àrst meets of the season.

They started off with their home-opener against Big Lake Dec. 1, losing 40-28, and competed in the St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) meet Dec. 3, where they placed fourth as a team.

The team takes on Alexandria Dec. 6 and competes in a home triangular Dec. 8.

STMA invite The Storm held their own against the likes of STMA, Waconia and St. Cloud Tech at the invitational, placing fourth amongst the 10 teams with 99.5 points.

Many of the Storm wrestlers placed in the top four of their weight classes, including second place Ànishes from

Jared Spohn and Hunter Rajkowski.

Andrew Wollak went 1-2 in the meet for the 106-pound weight class, placing fourth.

Cole Ackerman also competed in the 106-pound weight class, going 0-2 on the day and did not place. Jared Spohn had a 2-1 record at the meet for the 113-pound weight class, earning a second place Ànish. Nate Gilbertson competed in the 120-pound weight class with a 2-2 record for the day, placing third. Brady Vait placed sixth in the 126-pound weight class after going 0-3.

Jake Ackerman found his day with a split 2-2 record in the 132-pound weight class, earning a fourth place Ànish.

Bryce Warner also competed in the 132-pound weight class, going 0-2 and did not place. Hunter Rajkowski went 2-1 in the 138-pound weight

class, earning second place.

Marcus Santillana went 0-2 in the 160-pound weight class and did not place. Brent Nelson had a 1-2 record on the day for the 170-pound weight class and did not place. Andrew Syvertson had a successful 3-2 record at the meet for the 182-pound weight class, placing fourth. Daunte Molski went 0-2 in the 195-pound weight class and did not place.

Big Lake 40, Sauk RapidsRice 28 The Storm grapplers fell 40-28 in their Àrst meet of the season against Big Lake, despite a vigorous Àght.

The guys split halfway down the middle in wins versus losses in individual matches.

Rajkowski pushed his opponent down in 33 seconds, the fastest match in the meet.

Rajkowski is starting the sea-

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Wollak lost by a 16-4 major decision in the 106-pound weight class. In the 113-pound weight class, Spohn wrestled for a 12-2 victory. Benjamin Gilbertson won by decision in the 120-pound weight class.

Vait won by sudden victory of 9-7 in the 126-pound weight class. Warner fought for 2:39 before losing by fall in the 132-pound weight class. Ackerman also fought hard for 3:57 before losing by fall in the 138-pound weight class.

Rajkowski dominated the 145-pound weight class, winning by fall after just 33 seconds. Tony Bemboom secured a victory by a 7-3 decision in the 152-pound weight class.

Tyler Och lost by fall after 3:22 in the 160-pound weight class. Santillana won by fall in the 170-pound class. Nelson put some stiff competition on the mat, but lost by fall 5:49. Syvertson won in the 195-pound weight class by a sudden victory of 3-1. Molski lost by fall in the 220-pound weight class. Ben Konz also lost in the 285-pound weight class.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016

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Barber, Bauer lead Storm in first two games

Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

ELLA DOUVIER Parents’ names: Tina and Terry Douvier Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a senior and one of the captains on the Sauk RapidsRice girls basketball team.

What do you enjoy most about basketball? I enjoy the hard work it takes, and watching the team come together and get better.

What’s the best game you’ve ever been a part of?

Probably playing Apollo my sophomore year because it was a close game the entire time, but we ended up winning by , if I remember correctly, two points.

What are some other activities you are involved in within school? Student council, Link, Principle’s Cabinet, NHS and softball.

What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? AP calculus because it was a lot of hard work, but I learned so much.

What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I am looking forward to our senior lock-in and Ànishing high school with my friends.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Just keep swimming.”

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy hanging out with family and friends; painting and drawing; and playing guitar, basketball and softball.

What are your future plans? I plan on going to a four-year college for possibly education or something in the medical Àeld.

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Morgan Barber and Cameron Bauer were the two top skaters for the Storm. Goalie Lukas Marlin made a total of 65 saves between the two games.

The team will continue their season Dec. 8 against Sartell and Dec. 9 against Greenway.

tough home-opener, but have high hopes for better games to come.

The team attempted seven shots and sat eight minutes on four infractions during the game.

Marlin saved 31 of the 41 shots toward him.

PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

Morgan Barber scored the lone goal against Alexandria Dec. 1. The Storm lost 10-1.

North Branch 7, Sauk Rapids-Rice 5 Despite early scoring, the Storm’s defense suffered, and they allowed North Branch to come back with seven goals.

Drake Raduns-Parsley started the game 13 seconds in with the Àrst goal, assisted by Barber. Everett Moliga followed two and a half minutes later with the second goal, with help from Bauer. Bauer followed two minutes later with another goal, assisted

by Koby Thelen. Barber rounded out the Àrst-period scoring for the Storm 10:12 into play.

Bauer scored the Ànal goal for the Storm 10 seconds into the second period.

The Storm had 21 shot attempts and sat eight min utes on four infractions.

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