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“Minnesota’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” Vol. 162, No. 32
November 24, 2016
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It’s here! Blizzard ties 1947 record
Winter came rushing in last week after an unseasonably warm fall. The ofÀcial reading by the National Weather Service at the St. Cloud Regional Airport tied a 69-yearold record for the date at 4.1 inches. Records indicated Sauk Rapids received 4 inches and Rice packed in even more snow acculumating 6 inches for the day. The National Weather Service issued blizzard and winter storm warnings for much of the state leading up to the Nov. 18 storm. Temperatures dipped and by 9 a.m. much of central Minnesota was being blasted by snow and ice before the precipitation turned to heavy wet snowfall. Substantial winds, low visibility, ice, snow and slush resulted in accidents and problems for many. As of early Saturday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol had reported nearly 450 crashes and 870 vehicles off the road statewide. Many area schools called off classes before the storm hit. The St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids-Rice and Sartell Districts released students two hours early. Central Minnesota’s average high hung around 41 degrees Friday with lows dipping to 29. The blizzard brought with it colder temperatures, and Saturday and Sunday the area recorded its Àrst below average temperatures since the beginning of March. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Snowfall packed a dwarf burning bush on the outskirts of Rice the morning after the Nov. 18 storm. Much of central Minnesota was affected by the season’s Àrst snow. Rice received 6 inches and Sauk Rapids 4.
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Employee direct deposit issue tabled by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — Once again, the Rice Fire Department was one of the main topics of discussion at the city council meeting Nov. 21, but this time the conversation revolved around pay. Rice Mayor Dale Rogholt informed the council that in December 2014 a resolution had passed requiring all city employees to adhere to a direct deposit payment policy. He added that although the information was dispersed to some city employees, not all members of the Àre department were made aware. Therefore, Rogholt advised that payment for the 2016 year be made by either check or direct deposit (as it has been in the past) and that a new resolution is adopted to make direct deposit mandatory as of Jan. 1, 2017. Council member Allen Voigt diligently opposed and believes direct deposit should be voluntary. “They [members of the
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Wild about turkey
Father, daughter feast on hunting game by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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Greg Bannwarth, Theo Brown, Shaun Johnson and Jared Dove make up Tonic Sol-fa, an a cappella group that started at St. John’s University and now runs business out of Sauk Rapids. The group will be performing in St. Cloud Dec. 30.
Tonic Sol-fa inducted into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Tapping your foot, singing to the music and dancing are common ways people connect with music. But what if the band you were listening to didn’t have any instruments? “It’s the most ridiculous job in the world,” said Shaun Johnson, the lead singer of Tonic Sol-fa. “It was really a niche market when we started, but we always have a lot of fun on stage.” The group also includes Greg Bannwarth, Jared Dove and Theo Brown. When the group started at St. John’s University, none of the current members were part of it. “Greg, Jared and I have been together in the band for over 10 years, but none of us are originals,” Johnson said. “I think that makes it even more unique.” Despite being a unique market, Tonic Sol-fa has
made a name for themselves, including two independent Grammys and an induction into the Midwest Music Hall of Fame. The group was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Nov. 4. “The induction was a surprise for us,” Johnson said. “But it’s really cool to be inducted into the Minnesota Hall of Fame, particularly since this is where it all started.” The group meets in Sauk Rapids typically twice a week throughout the year for business meetings, at the home of their vice president. “It’s fun being in central Minnesota,” Johnson said. “This is where we started and many of us lived for many years.” Johnson balances his time between Tonic Sol-fa and his charity band – the Shaun Johnson Big Band Experi-
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RICE — Many families will sit down for the traditional Thanksgiving meal this weekend. They’ll serve up pumpkin pies, cranberries, squash, mashed potatoes and dressing with gravy and, of course, at the center of the feast will be that beautiful bird — the turkey. But of the nearly 90 percent of Americans who will dine on the palatable poultry this holiday, how many will say they’re feasting on wild game rather than a commercial bred gobbler? It’s safe to say, due to the inaccessibility of this answer, the numbers are scarce. “There’s something to be said about sitting down to a table with a bird you know you harvested yourself,” said Angela Caruth. “It’s a sense of accomplishment. There’s a satisfaction in having shot it yourself.” Caruth, of Rice, and her father Ross Norgren, of rural Long Prairie, won’t be dishing up the breast of a wild bird this Thanksgiving like they have in the past, but they do plan on preparing their fowl for the Christmas season. “I prefer wild over commercial,” Caruth said. “Just because I know where it came from and know what it’s been eating. It’s like the original organic turkey.” Norgren and his daughter have been hunting near-
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Ross Norgren, of rural Long Prairie, and his daughter Angela Caruth, of Rice, are avid hunters. They not only enjoy hunting wild turkeys, but cooking them as well.
ly their entire lives. They hunt pheasants, grouse, geese, turkeys, ducks and deer; and eat all their kill. They’ve bonded over their love for the outdoors and are both grateful they are allowed to experience hunting together. “Angela and I have been hunting together for years,” Norgren said. “She was telling me just the other day how she still remembers me mixing the hot cocoa and making sure she was warm when we were out. It’s a chance for us to spend time together, out in the woods, doing something we enjoy.” This year the two paired their efforts during the fall turkey management season to take down a 22 pound tom with a 7 inch beard. The two had spotted a group of hens with the tom on their acreage in Hewitt. As the crop of birds Áed into the pines, Norgren headed one way while Caruth acted as a blocker. She entered the woods on the
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Brothers Mark (left) and Ross Norgren both bagged wild turkeys this past spring season on their acreage near Hewitt. Mark’s tom was 28 pounds and Ross’s weighed in at 21.
opposite side of the turkeys from her Dad and attempted to push the Áock back to him. “I herded them towards him. They double-backed because they heard me, but didn’t hear him,” Caruth said. The method worked. It was the Àrst successful stalk in Norgren’s hunting
years. Minnesota has two hunting seasons for wild turkeys. In the spring, hunters can choose a one-week period to hunt during mating season and in the fall they are allowed one day short of the month of Oc-
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016
LOCAL NEWS
Correction In the Nov. 17 article “Veterans honored at community event,” the Sauk Rapids Herald stated Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 honor guard carried in the Áags for the event. The club participating in the event was actually the American Legion Post No. 254. The Herald regrets the error.
Rotary hosts community meal
Pulse on people Schrader performs in St. Olaf Christmas Festival NORTHFIELD — Emily Schrader, of Sauk Rapids, will participate in the internationally renowned St. Olaf Christmas Festival Dec. 1-4. Schrader, the daughter of Mary Schrader, is a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate and attending St. Olaf for theater. She is a member of the Manitou Singers. The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Started in 1912 by F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf College Music Department, the festival features more than 500 student musicians who are members of Àve choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra. The theme of this year's St. Olaf Christmas Festival is “Light Dawns, Hope Blooms.” Participating ensembles include the St. Olaf Choir, Viking Chorus, Chapel Choir, Cantorei, Manitou Singers and the St. Olaf Orchestra. Each group performs individually and as part of a mass ensemble. Tickets to the highly anticipated concerts are limited and in high demand, but this year, for the Àrst time, friends and family can PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA watch students perform through a live video stream of the Dec. 4 Members of the “Seussical the Musical” cast sang songs during the 28th Annual Rotary Thanksgiving Delight Nov. 20 at concert. Visit http://stolafchristmas.com for more information. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. The festival, which is regularly broadcast nationwide on public television and radio, has been featured nationally in by ANNA SALDANA such publications as TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly, the STAFF WRITER Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times.
RICE — The Rice Fire Department responded to a brush Àre within the city Nov. 17. According to Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski, the Àre was reported by on-duty city police ofÀcer Suzanne DimaggioBoom. It was located near County Road 2 and Eighth and Ninth Avenues NE, between the Pine Country Bank and Fox Meadows housing addition. Janski said the damage was minimal and numerous small Àres crawled under the pine trees and before being extinguished. The cause of the Àre is unknown at this time.
Rice City Council continued from front____ Àre department who wish to continue paper checks] feel they should be able to take it if they want it and I agree with them,” Voigt said. “If you say they have to have it, then we need to provide the people with something saying their bank accounts would be protected.” According to Voigt a number of ÀreÀghters are concerned with the city ofÀces having their bank routing and account numbers. After discussion, city council member Kampa asked the council to agenda the resolution for a future meeting so she could have time to discuss the matter with concerned personnel. The meeting was the Àrst time she had heard of the concern of account number vulnerability and she wanted the opportunity to hear from parties involved. The item was tabled for the Dec. 5 meeting. In other council news: • The city approved sending out a requests for proposal (RFP) for a civil engineering Àrm. The city will have mailed RFPs by the time this issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald is printed and expects to receive responses by Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. The contract will be signed to a 36-month term. Rice currently uses Bolten & Menk, Inc. • An RFP was approved to solicit a company to develop a comprehensive parks and trails plan for the city of Rice. The consultant will be tasked with inventorying existing conditions, plans, programs and policies and developing a shortterm, mid-term and long-term parks and trails plan at the value of $15,000. RFPs are due back to the city Dec. 30 by 4 p.m. • The city will send a signed Àre contract to Watab Township for an additional two years coverage with no changes and wait to hear from the township regarding approval or negotiations if necessary. • Approved a gambling permit for the Church of the Immaculate Conception to hold a rafÁe Jan. 29, 2017. • Approved Tri-County Insurance agency of Sauk Rapids and Foley as the policy holder for the city of Rice. • City clerk Stephanie Fischer told the council evidence that was conÀscated during the investigation of former clerk Marie Weinand had been turned over to the city. The evidence included multiple hard drives, a cellphone and a Toshiba notebook. Council members are going to speak with city personnel to determine whether any of the departments have use for the equipment. • Authorized council member Kampa to work with Rice Chief of Police Ross Hamann to solicit donations for the city’s share of roughly $3,500 for an electronic speed limit sign. The police department was awarded an OSHA grant of matched funds for the unit. Additional software costs will come from the police department equipment fund.
SAUK RAPIDS – Gathering with family around the dining room table is something many people cherish. For many senior citizens, Thanksgiving with their families is a thing of the past, and the Great River Rotary works hard to make sure they have the opportunity to experience Thanksgiving. The Rotary hosted their 28th Annual Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 20 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Metro Bus offered free transportation to the event and attendees had the option to attend a performance of “Seussical the Musical.” The event included more than 280 Sauk Rapids area senior citizens, from 10 different nursing homes, senior apartment complexes and assisted living facilities. “I’ve heard many say this is their only Thanksgiv-
Catherine Iburg (from left), Melissa Schmidt, Diane Iburg and Dan Iburg serve food to volunteers, who then carried the trays out to the senior citizens attending the event.
ing, coming here and gathering with others from the community,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. “This experience provides the district
of our own kids.” The Seussical cast members treated attendees to a preview of the musical during the meal, singing a few songs and mingling with people in full costume.
an opportunity to give back to those who helped build us into the great place we are today. We have found over the years that so many of our guests are the grandparents and even great-grandparents
Foundation reaches milestone by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
“For any parent who’s lost a child, all you want is his legacy to live on forever and ever,” she said. “Because of all of you, we are doing that and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” The foundation was created in June 2011 to serve families in central Minnesota who have children with lifethreatening illnesses. When the foundation started out, they served 17 counties within a 60-mile radius of Sauk Rapids. The foundation expanded their reach in January 2016 to serve 38 counties. “Tanner had this quote from the time he was diagnosed – together we Àght, together we learn, together we win,” Cindy said. “His quote is our inspiration and the reason why the foundation is where it is today.”
SAUK RAPIDS – Tanner Fuls inspired the Tanner’s Team Foundation after he lost his battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome Nov. 27, 2010. John and Cindy Fuls, Tanner’s parents and founders of the foundation, gathered with Tanner’s friends, the community and the organization’s board members Nov. 15 to announce a major milestone. “In that Àrst year, we helped 94 families with just over $65,000,” John said. “In March of this year, we paid out our 100th grant to our 100th family. On October 27, we were very proud to say we reached the milestone of payPHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA ing out $100,000 in grants to Tanner Fuls’ parents, Cindy and John Fuls announced Nov. families.” Cindy expressed her grat15 at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School that the nonproÀt organization Tanner’s Team, inspired by their son who died of itude and thankfulness during cancer, has donated $100,000 to families in need. the gathering.
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LOCAL NEWS
Living in common
Nelson neighbors share names by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — Minnesotans are no strangers to tall tales. So when you hear about three men with the same name, who live as next-door neighbors, you might be in doubt. But the story of the Nelsons is no “big Àsh.” At one time Phillip K. and Phillip C. (father and son) both resided just a third mile away from Phillip J. (not related) on 15th Avenue NE, Rice. Now the two eldest still live on the properties, but the youngest of the trifecta has moved toward the Twin Cities. Although the neighbors have housed next to one another for nearly 50 years, the three Phillips enjoyed their Àrst social outing this November. The event was spent in the comforts of a Àshing boat. If one asks who caught the most Àsh, they’ll promptly all reply Phillip Nelson. “When we were Àshing we chuckled about how funny
as an adult, he was searching for something in his car when the deputy pulled in. The deputy was suspicious of the young man’s actions and asked his name. Phillip C. replied correctly, and the deputy informed him he was familiar with Phillip Nelson and that he lived down the road. Phillip C. laughed and told the ofÀcer there was yet another Phillip Nelson around back in the pole shed as well. The three haven’t met any others who share their name, but they have heard of others locally and afar. “I have never met another Phillip Nelson, but there is actually a Phillip Nelson Facebook page with over 150 Phillip Nelsons who have joined PHOTO SUBMITTED that page,” Phillip C. said. The Nelsons, Phillip K. (from left), Phillip J. and Phillip C. all share the same name. Father Yet for now, the men are and son Phillip K. and Phillip C. took their neighbor Phillip J. on a Àshing trip in early No- content with only the neighvember. borly three in their Àshing taken measures to prevent more often than mail, but after Sheriff’s deputy off guard. boat. mix-ups in the future. After Phillip J. added farm behind When Phillip C. moved back years of complications, they his name in the telephone di- to his parents for a short stint Àgure mail mishaps only occur rectory the occurances were a handful of times throughout reduced. “We have each other’s’ the year – thanks to an experiphone numbers memorized, enced mailperson. According to Phillip J.’s that’s for sure,” Phillip C. Saturday, Nov. 26, 4-8 p.m. — BeneÀt and silent auction for Keith Bjorklund. Sauk Rapids Veteran of Foreign Wars signiÀcant other, Diane Zo- chimed in. Post No. 6992, 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. The youngest Nelson has glauer, people calling the wrong households happened even caught a Benton County Thursday, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. — 28th Annual Festival of Lights. Horse-drawn trolley rides, reindeer, holiday carols, living nativity, Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie and cocoa and the lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 It’s not like pin feathers on Sixth Avenue, St. Cloud. Guests are encouraged to bring a commercial chicken.” food shelf donations. Wild turkeys’ breast
it would have been if the DNR would have stopped us,” Phillip C. said. “All three of our licenses would have said Phillip Nelson.” The coincidence of the gentleman’s names has created more stories than who caught the largest Àsh over the years. Since 1967, when Phillip K. moved his family to Rice from the Moose Lake area, the families have endured plenty of mixed-up mail, wrong number callers and even face-to-face encounters, yet no one is distressed. “We never get upset,” Phillip J. said. “At Àrst the mail was pretty screwed up. I would throw it back in the box when it came to our place.” Because the mail was oftentimes muddled, when Phillip J. was invited to wedding of a couple he didn’t initially recognize, he assumed the letter was not his. He drove it to his neighbor’s, but Phillip K. was not familiar with the pair either. Phillip J. smiled and suggested they both go. Eventually the invitation was sorted out, but the laughter shared about the confusion is just as apparent today. The three experience each incidence with stride and have
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Wild turkey continued from front tober. Norgren typically hunts both seasons, regularly with his brother Mark and occasionally with Caruth. The largest turkey Norgren has harvested was 25 pounds. “I’d say 75 percent of the time I’m successful, but I’ve been skunked too,” Norgren said. “Turkeys are very smart. Their eye sight is excellent and they can hear, too. Spring hunting, to me, is more challenging because you have the difÀculty of calling them in. As the toms come in, if they see movement or hear something, they’re gone. And they can run.” Caruth has learned plenty about hunting from her father, but when it comes to cooking wild game, she has taught him a thing or two as well. She took her lessons from her maternal grandmother. “The biggest thing is to make sure all the feathers are off of it,” Caruth said. “You have to pluck it very well. Where the feathers enter the skin is almost the size of a grain of wild rice and you have to get that out.
meat is shaped differently than those bred on commercial farms. It is more oblong than round and plump and the thicker cuts of edible meat are most often found on the sides. When the bird is ready for the oven, Caruth suggests three things — a turkey bag, injection and butter. “Wild turkey can be a lot drier than your normal grocery store turkey. So you deÀnitely have to keep it moist and don’t overcook it,” she said. Caruth injects her turkey with butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; but said the turkey will take on any other Áavorings one would prefer. She then takes a whole to half stick of butter and coats between the Áesh and the meat, as well as the outside of the skin. The turkey can then be cooked accordingly to size and commercial guidelines until it reaches 165 degrees. “It tastes like normal
Thursday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Homespun Holiday. Arts, crafts, holiday gifts, food and more. Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Event Center. 1115 Fourth Avenue N, Sauk Rapids.
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Ross Norgren shot a 22-pound turkey during fall management season on his property near Hewitt with the help of his daughter Angela Caruth. The tom had a 7-inch beard.
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of exploded into this crazy thing. It’s really cool because my Tonic Sol-fa band mates are involved in it on occasion. It’s just a fun way to raise as much money as I can for charity and it gives us a variety in our music.” Because Tonic Sol-fa is an a cappella group, Johnson never thought he’d get to experience this other avenue of music.
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turkey,” Caruth said. “It doesn’t taste gamey or bitter at all.” The father-daughter pair will wait another four weeks before carving their wild game for Christmas.
Tonic Sol-fa continued from front ence. “I never thought the Big Band Experience would amount to anything more than a few charity shows a year,” Johnson said. “But it’s kind
Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. — Great River Chorale presents A Mosaic of Joy: carols and reading from the home countries of central Minnesota’s early immigrants. The concert features arrangements of traditional carols from Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Poland and other countries. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 Eighth Avenue South, St. Cloud.
“It’s great because it gives me an outlet to do different things musically. It gets all of your creative juices Áowing and has made me a better singer and performer,” Johnson said. “There’s not too many people fronting two completely different groups, but we are doing it and loving it.” Tonic Sol-fa is coming back to perform in St. Cloud
Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Ninth Annual Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day hosted by the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization. Trots for Tots run, steak fry and meat rafÁe, living nativity scene, kids’ bingo, In the meantime they will Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Visit the city’s website for celebrate with a grocery- a schedule of events. store gobbler. Either way their happy because their Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m. — Great River Chorale presents favorite part of Thanks- A Mosaic of Joy: carols and readings from the home giving is the gravy and the countries of central Minnesota’s early immigrants. The concert features arrangements of traditional carols from gratitude. Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Poland and other countries. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud. on Dec. 30 at the Paramount Theater. “We are very excited to be coming back to central Minnesota to perform,” Johnson said. “It’s bringing us back to our roots, which is important to us. This is the original crowd from the time of our inception, so to say we are excited is an understatement.”
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District (SRRSD) joined area school districts and Resource Training and Solutions to salute the region’s exemplary staff on Sept. 28 and Oct. 26. These events were opportunities to recognize the accomplishments of and to celebrate some of SRR’s Ànest, most dedicated staff. The educational recognition events were held in St. Cloud, and included nearly 400 attendees. All guests enjoyed a reception, dinner and keynote speaker, while the honorees were recognized with a plaque and certiÀcate. There is no better staff than that in the SRRSD. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: • Kathy Adamek • Michele Anderson • Crystal Davidson • Megan Foley • Dorothy Kuechle • Julie Litzinger by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN • Bonnie Raduns Superintendent’s Corner • Lisa Wahlin • Nan Weston • Cory Zimpel We were proud to make time to recognize and honor those SRR personnel who go above and beyond their required duties each and every day. Please take some time to recognize and thank this year’s recipients for making a difference in SRR. Congratulations to them and the rest of our incredible staff for continued success. We appreciate all you do for our kids!
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As I suspect many of us have or will do over they may seem like a pain to clean, I have never gone a complete day without warm running wathis holiday weekend, I, myself, have given extra ter. thought and gratitude for the blessings I have in No. 5: I’m appreciative for the overabunmy life. But rather than bring up the deservingdance of ads and promotions that clog my interly-so, yet cliché, things I have to be thankful for net browser. Their ignorance, drama and matelike family, friends, shelter and food; I thought I rialism remind me of the things that truly matter would share some nonconventional hidden Godsends with you in a David Letterman-esque list by NATASHA BARBER in life. No. 4: I’m grateful for the aches, pains and this week. sore muscles. Although some mornings I may My top 10 annoyances to be grateful for this be stiff, I have my health and mobility. Thanksgiving: No. 3: I’m blessed for the automatic shut-off on my No. 10: I’m thankful for the Àrst winter’s snow, which graced us Nov. 18. For the Àrst time since the beginning of coffee pot. Although my coffee may be luke-warm and the Trump/Clinton race to the White House, central Min- needing a warm-up by the time I reach for a cup, it was hot nesotans shifted their spotlight to whether they were “for” for the man who wakes up before the sun rises to begin his day. And I am grateful he is there to make it for me. or “against” winter. No. 2: I’m indebted to the small interruptions from No. 9: I’m grateful for the Christmas music, which will notoriously get stuck in my head from now until mid-Janu- my son when my mind is occupied elsewhere. Whether he ary. With songs ranging from “Winter Wonderland” to “O, wants to show me a magic trick or work of art, tell me a Holy Night” spontaneously Áowing from my mouth as a joke, ask me a question or simply needs a hug; these interhum or a whistle, I'll be sure to spread the Christmas cheer. ruptions remind me he’s not getting younger and soon I’ll No. 8: I’m satisÀed with the alarm on my iPhone. I can be begging for his attention. And the number one thing I’m thankful for this set Àve alarms and still hit the snooze button six times, but each morning it reminds me of how I’ve been blessed with year? No. 1: I’m thankful for the way my home Ànds disara Áexible schedule. No. 7: I’m appreciative of my seasonal eczema. Be- ray each week. With scattered laundry, a sink full of dishes cause of this uncomfortable condition, I now have an ex- left after supper, piles of unorganized mail, and about thirty cuse to slip into a long, much-needed oatmeal bath. I don’t pairs of shoes in the entry way; it can only mean one thing. I have family and friends to share my ups and downs with take time for myself often, and this will ensure I do. No. 6: I’m grateful for clogged sink drains. Although and food and shelter to keep us comfortable.
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OBITUARIES
David Lenz
David Lenz, age 72, of Royalton, died Nov. 15, 2016, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morrill. The Rev. Lauren Virnig ofÀciated. Burial was in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home. David Alvin Lenz was born June 9, 1944, in Robbinsdale, Minn., to Gerald and Agnes (Schmitz) Lenz. He married Karen Griep on Oct. 9, 1965, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Delano, Minn. He graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic School in
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1965 and farmed most of his life in Wright and Morrison Counties. David also sold Wick pole buildings for 46 years. He enjoyed raising exotic animals and collecting farm toys. He was a member of St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen of Royalton; sons and daughters: Donald “Bubba” (Brenda), Sauk Rapids; JoAnn Lenz, St. Cloud; Dale (Sally), Royalton; Jean Lenz, Sauk Rapids; Dennis (Malissa), Royalton; Doug (Kelly), Minot, N.D.; eight grandchildren and Àve great -grandchildren, and sister, Dorothy Ableinger, New Prague; brothers-in-law, Jerry Griep, N.Y.; Lloyd, Delano; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lester and his wife, Darlene; nephew, Anthony Lenz; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Griep.
Roger L. Moen
Memorial Services were 6 p.m. Nov. 20, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Roger L. Moen, age 67, who passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at his home. Pastor Denise Hanson ofÀciated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Roger Lee Moen was born Oct. 18, 1949, in Fargo, N.D., to Donald and Margaret (Hanson) Moen. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Elaine Schmitt and they later divorced. Roger was a baker for Coborn’s
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Bakery for 40 years. He was a hard worker, very caring and a great listener. Roger was the best grandpa and always helped when needed. He loved listening to music and going
out and doing things with his family. Roger is survived by his mother, Margaret “Peggy” of Sauk Rapids; children, Amanda “Amy” (Timo) Nunez, Todd (Amanda) Moen, and Bethany (Dean) Westby all of Rice; sisters and brother, Pam (George) Plautz of St. Cloud; JoLynn Hill of Duluth; and Scott (Chris) Moen of Fergus Falls; and eight grandchildren. He was like a father and grandfather to many. He was preceded in death by his father in 1996. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann. com.
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WATAB TOWNSHIP – The Watab Town Board held two special meetings Nov. 17 to address the upcoming railroad quiet zone on 95th Street and the renewal of the Rice Àre contract in January. The board met with BNSF railroad ofÀcials at the 95th Street crossing to discuss plans for the 2017 project. The quiet zone would include a 6-inch median curb extending 100 feet on each side of the crossing and a decrease of less than 1 percent in grade on each side of the crossing. It would also increase the width of the road and the planking. BNSF gave their approval of the project. Jon Bogart, Watab Township Engineer, explained the timeline is to issue a “Notice of Intent” for the quiet zone, go out for bids
in February or March 2017 and hope for an early summer 2017 construction. The board met later that day to discuss the upcoming renewal of the Rice Fire District I contract and to discuss what they would like to see in the contract. Clerk Pat Spence and Maureen Graber, a citizen of the township, discussed possibilities for the contract and plans to move forward. Graber was interested in searching through all of the calls to that district of the township to see how many calls are medical, Àre or otherwise. Spence and Graber were going to contact Rice Mayor Dale Rogholt and Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski to request a private meeting to discuss the contract. Updates are expected at the Dec. 6 board meeting.
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Patricia L. Studanski St. Cloud Hospital and retired from Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and volunteered at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and as a den mother for Cub Scouts. Patricia had a special love for her dogs: GiGi, Chippy and Shadow. She enjoyed reading, music, walks, crocheting, cross stitch, ceramics, camping and Àshing. She will be remembered as an energetic, loving, passionate,
caring woman with a strong faith. Survivors include her children, Michael (Lynn) of Bemidji; Steven (Twyla) of Waite Park; Kenneth (Patricia) of Gilman; Mary (David) Golden of Sartell; Sandra of St. Cloud; Karen (Randy) Marchand of St. Joseph; brothers and sisters, Marge (Gene) Binsfeld of St. Cloud; Gerald (Joyce) of St. Paul; Roger (Rosie) of St. Cloud; Joyce Halstrom of St. Joseph; sister-in-law, JoAnne Moran of St. Paul; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth on Aug. 9, 2015; brother, David; and brother-in-law, David Halstrom. A special thank you to Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and the Memory Cottages for their loving care provided to Patti Lou. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids for Patricia L. Studanski, age 84, of Sauk Rapids who died Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will ofÀciate and entombment will be in Hilltop Mausoleum. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Parish prayers were at 7 p.m. Patricia was born Sept. 23, 1932, in St. Cloud to Ovid “Shorty” and Florence (May) Moran. She married Kenneth F. Studanski on May 1, 1952, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Patricia lived in the St. Cloud/ Sauk Rapids area all her life and worked at Fandel’s Department Store, Lighting Concepts, Talahi Care Center,
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Robert N. Aurelius He started Aura Lens in Sauk Rapids in 1975. Robert spent 72 years in various aspects of the optical industry. He was
very sharp and worked till the very end. Robert had a crazy sense of humor and loved to travel. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley of Sauk Rapids; son and daughter, Mike of Sauk Rapids and Sue (Ed) Albee of Sligo, Mo.; and grandson, Matthew Aurelius. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Raymond. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred to Friendship Ventures, 10509 108th St. NW, Annandale, MN 55302. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com
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A gathering of family and friends was from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Robert Aurelius, age 88, who passed away Monday. Robert was born Feb. 19, 1928, in Chicago, Ill., to Irving and Myrtle (Peters) Aurelius. He married Shirley Kruckow on Jan. 5, 1952, in Chicago. Robert worked as a Precision Optical Engineer for Bell and Howell from 1944-1962. He then worked for Selstrom as an Optical Engineer and later worked for a sub-contractor of Kodak to make shutters for cameras.
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
100 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 22, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $228,600.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Mark A. Bergquist and Melissa A. Bergquist, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Benton County Minnesota,Recorder , on August 5, 2003, as Document No. 303451. ASSIGNED TO: GCAT Management Services 2015-13 LLC dated 08/14/2015, recorded on, 06/06/2016 as Document No. 416371. MTGLQ Investors, L.P. dated 05/13/2015, recorded on, 06/06/2016 as Document No. 416373. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 26, Block 1, Eastern Star Estates Plat Four PROPERTY ADDRESS: 824 WOLLAK WAY, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 PROPERTY I.D: R19.03678.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Seven and 68/100 ($212,727.68) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as fol-
lows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on December 6, 2016 PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff`s Main OfÀce, Lobby, 581 Highway 23, Foley Minnesota 56329 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2017, or the next business day if June 6, 2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 19, 2016 MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian PaciÀc Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 16MN00166-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4594703 10/19/2016, 10/26/2016, 11/02/2016, 11/09/2016, 11/16/2016, 11/23/2016 R-42-6B
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Heinen, Drussell compete in indoor demolition derby by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Minnesotans are familiar with blizzards – snow Áying in a horizontal direction, carried by strong winds, and roads that are slick and hard to drive on. But Travis Heinen and Cody Drussell were in a different sort of blizzard Nov. 10-13 – the Blizzard Bash Demolition Derby in Topeka, Kan. “It was a really fun experience,” Heinen said. “It’s the biggest indoor derby in the whole country, so it was cool. But pulling into the track was very nerve-wracking. The atmosphere in the stadium is just crazy. Everyone’s cheering and so in tune to the race; it’s
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Travis Heinen (left) and Cody Drussell, both of Sauk Rapids, competed in the Blizzard Bash Demolition Derby Nov. 10-13 in Topeka, Kan.
great.” Drussell has been running derbies since 2013, an interest that came from his uncle. “He built my Àrst car for me and from there, it just sparked into a waste of money,” Drussell said. “But it is fun and you can’t get that thrill from anything else.” For their Àrst run in a large derby, the two friends did well. Heinen placed second and Drussell placed sixth in the Advanced Youth 16 to 21 class. “The actual derby was short compared to the wait we had,” Heinen said. “We waited
in line for 15 hours for inspection of the cars when we got there. There were over 500 cars in the derby, so even when we weren’t at the track, the whole town was Àlled with derby drivers. And you don’t sleep at all.” The two participated in six derbies this year alone, something they enjoy doing together. “We are good friends, so when we were hanging out together down there, a lot of people thought we were on a team because there are some classes that run that way,”
Drussell said. “We actually had a couple guys who were intimidated by us. That was a good reassurance that our cars were built well.” While they enjoy being in the derbies and putting on a good show, they enjoy working on the cars just as much. “Particularly with a derby that size, we had a lot of fun doing everything, from building the cars to running on the track,” Heinen said. “We are already planning on going again next year, maybe even in a team derby if we can get enough of our friends to do it.”
Bowling Dance coach aims for state scores by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Individual high single game: Bruce Arnold – 300 Individual high 3-game total: Bruce Arnold – 768 Team high single game: Sentra Sota Sheet Metal – 1258 Team high 3-game total: Sartell Hardware Hank – 3625
League standings St. Cloud Hyundai 139.591.5 Sartell Hardware Hank 124107 Greenkeepers 117.5-113.5 ATS 115-116 The Blue Line 113-118 SR Legion 111-120 Notice of Public Hearing in Watab Township Upper Deck 110.5-120.5 The Watab Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on TuesSentra Sota Sheet Metal day, November 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. The pur93.5-137.5 pose of the Public Hearing will be to hear those wishing to speak in favor or in opposition to two proposed ordinances: Highlights I. Amendments to Ordinance No. 3: An Ordinance EstablishRyan Ertl – 715 ing Fees for Emergency Protection Services II. Amendments to the Plat Process Resolution to Include a Corey Brown – 700 Park Dedication Fee Mike Alexander – 700 Noticed this 2nd day of November 2016 Rick Turch – 667 Clerk Patricia Spence Justin Popp – 666 Watab Township Curt Dingmann – 636 R-46-2B Rod Oltz – 614 Robert Schleicher – 609 Gary Schleicher – 605 REGULAR MEETING Rod Sundquist – 604 SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL Jesse David - 604 SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, October 24, 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. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 10-11-16 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Hunstiger to approve the 10-11-16 Regular City Council Minutes. Motion carried unanimously with Councilperson Heinen abstaining. 5. Receive and Àle NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications NONE 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 Ordinance Amending Body Art Establishment Regulations B. Authorize the Preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2017 Overlay Improvement Projects C. Approve Purchase of Aquatech Jet/Vac Truck D. Approve Rehab Inside of High School Water Tower E. Approve and Adopt Resolution Calling for Public Hearings on the Special Assessment Rolls F. Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage Waiver Form Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve agenda items 9A-9F. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items NONE 12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen 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 Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gunderson adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. R-47-1B
The Storm dance team has been practicing hard for nearly four weeks and coach Jennie Weber couldn’t be more excited. “The girls are just coming alive on the dance Áoor,” Weber said. “Their excitement from learning the choreography and routines is fantastic.” Mikayla Keller, Sydney
Burk and Breanna Ackerman are the team’s three captains this year, girls Weber feels show great leadership on and off the Áoor. “They really help to coach the younger girls, and they are what helps this team form into one cohesive unit,” Weber said. This is Weber’s Àrst year coaching the team and she already has high goals.
“I really want to take the team to state, but not because we barely made it. I want to take them because we are No. 1,” she said. “I think there’s a possibility because they have great teamwork and are really pushing each other.” The team is focusing on upper body posture and kick sets as they gear up for their Àrst competition Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Boys hockey gears up for season opener by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER The boys hockey team is looking strong as they prepare for their Àrst face-off of the season Tuesday, Nov. 29 against Monticello. “Our numbers are really strong this year. We are back up to 30 skaters and four goalies,” said coach Ken Karna. “We will be able to have two full teams – junior varsity and varsity – going into the start of the season.” The team has almost two weeks of practice in and Karna is excited for what’s to come. “We have a lot more speed than last year, as well as more defense who will chase the puck and jump in on a second’s
notice,” Karna said. “Goal tending will be another big strength of ours.” Lukas Marlin, Cameron Bauer and Morgan Barber are three top returning players for the squad. “Lukas will be our starting goalie for the third year in a row, he’s great,” Karna said. “Cameron is nice to have as a returning captain from last year. Morgan is a key player as well.” Karna sees a lot of potential in Daymin Dodge and Drake Raduns-Parsley as well. “One of our biggest challenges is we have so many kids on that learning curve right
now,” Karna said. “They are making the move to high school varsity level, so getting them adjusted and thinking a little quicker is something we will be working on.” Karna’s biggest goal is to make the top four in sections come the end of season, which provides them a home rink advantage for the Àrst round of playoffs. “Of course, we’d love to make it to state too,” Karna said. The team will take on Alexandria Thursday, Dec. 1 after their season opener again Monticello.
Jacks split weekend by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
The Granite City Lumberjacks and North Iowa Bulls shared victories Nov. 18-19, with the Bulls taking Friday’s 2-1 shootout and the Jacks winning 3-2 in regular time Saturday. Granite City 3, North Iowa Bulls 2 North Iowa’s 15-game winning streak came to a close Saturday night at Sports Arena East as the Lumberjacks shut down the Bulls, winning 3-2. With less than 1:30 on the clock, the Bulls put points on the board when Brendan Studioso put a one-timer past Granite City’s tender Mac Berglove. Sean Mallonee and Shane Bernhardson assisted Studioso on the goal. The Bulls wouldn’t take their lead to period end. The Lumberjacks evened the score when Andrej Jamnicky drove to the net and took a shot which rebounded to Matthew Moran who earned the goal. Second assist was tallied by defenseman Spencer Nelson. The teams entered the second 1-1 and nearly half the period ticked away before Studioso sunk another puck on a power play with Jason Miner and Mike Lyons. Yet, Granite City couldn’t wait to answer the goal. Less than a minute later the Lumberjacks set up a tic-tac-toe from Logan Neu to Tucker Bjorlin over to Andrej Jamnicky for a point. Jamnicky, who normally plays left wing, beat Bulls goalie Brady Meyers from the right. Before the buzzer would sound, the Jacks took their Àrst lead of the weekend when Jordan Olson took two shots at the puck.
The Àrst was deÁected, but the puck cycled around once more for a quick slap shot putting Granite City up by one. The Lumberjacks held their own through the third, but it wasn’t without a literal bullÀght. North Iowa out-shot the home team 11-5 during the period, and Berglove made, perhaps, the game save as he came out of the crease to save a Bulls’ shot with two minutes left. The Jacks won 3-2. Meyers saved 21 of 24 shots, Berglove 24 of 26. Granite City sat 10 minutes on Àve infractions and North Iowa four on two. North Iowa 2, Granite City 1 (SO) After a quick pairing of goals within the Àrst three minutes of the game, Granite City and North Iowa played an additional 62 minutes before ending the game in a shootout. North Iowa came out on top 2-1. The Bulls’ Mallonee was the Àrst to score Friday night followed by Granite City’s Owen Sikich. North Iowa’s Mike Lyons and Tim Kuivinen and Granite City’s Ryan Smith and Will Mix each tallied an assist. Lyons scored the victory goal beating Berglove during the shootout. Berglove saved 35 of 36 regular shots on goal and North Iowa’s Josh Benson 30 of 31. The Bulls sat 20 minutes on 10 infractions and the Jacks 22 on 11. The Lumberjacks continued their season with their annual pre-Thanksgiving game Wednesday at Sports Arena East against the West Division’s leader the Breezy Point North Stars. Check here next week for game results.
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Leading the Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
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Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a member of several bands at the high school What is your favorite part about band and why? The opportunity to work with others as a team, as well as the ability to improve individually, is one of the main reasons I adore band. For, when everything Ànally comes together, it is beautiful to perceive not only the independent growth, but the growth of the ensemble as a whole. What is the best performance you’ve ever been a part of? Do you have a favorite song you like to perform? Performing with the all-state orchestra this summer was the most rewarding performance I have ever been a part of. I could never choose one favorite, but the “Overture to the School for Scandal” by Samuel Barber or “Overture to Candide” by Leonard Bernstein are deÀnitely at the top of the list. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? Within the music program I am involved in wind ensemble, jazz band, concert choir, caroling choir, Music Listening Contest, and marching band. Outside of it I am involved in drama, Project for Teens, National Honors Society and Link Crew. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? I took anatomy and physiology last year. It was deÀnitely one of the most rewarding classes I have ever taken. Although it took quite a bit of work and time spent memorizing, it was completely worth every moment. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I’m looking forward to the time I get to spend with the people I have had the pleasure to meet over the last few years, as well as the lasts which arise from Ànishing high school. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Keep going, has been my mantra during high school on so many levels. The Àrst time I received it was while on a religious retreat. The two words have pushed me to work my hardest, and helped me realize the effort I put into something will be reciprocated on the output. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my measly spare time I love volunteering at the Sisters of St. Scholastica retirement home, teaching piano, running, spending time with my family and friends, reading or practicing an instrument. What are your future plans? I am planning to double major in chemistry and music and go into the environmental chemistry Àeld. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:
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The Storm swim team sent Àve girls to the state meet Nov. 17-18 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center. Anna Lucas, Ella Benoit, Mikayla Zaske, Sabel Omvongkot and Mya Reinert traveled to compete in Àve different events, all Ànishing in the top 20. Lucas, Benoit, Zaske and Omvongkot competed in the 200 medley relay, placing 14th with a time of 1:54.39. Reinert placed 19th in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:02.39 and 19th in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:27.93. Lucas took 12th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:11.91. Benoit took 15th in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:09.60. “We are always pleased and excited to make it down to the state meet and compete against all of the most talented competition in the state,” said coach Ray Nelson. “We are very proud of our qualiÀers for making it down to the meet and competing. Our girls did a great job of representing Sauk Rapids-Rice and our swim and dive program as
Anna Lucas swims in the 200 IM at the state swim meet. She placed 12th in the event.
they always do.” The state meet signaled the end of the 2016 season, which was a success for the team. “We had a very successful season in the eyes of the coaching staff. We worked harder than we ever have before and the results of that were shown throughout our season,” Nelson said. “The girls were, by far, one of the best teams that demonstrated
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tinue their season against Fergus Falls Nov. 22, Bemidji Tournament Nov. 25 and The Storm’n Sabres girls the Marshall School, Duluth hockey team, which is coming Tournament Nov. 26. off of a state appearance last season, faced Rogers Nov. 15 and lost 3-2. Madison DeMarias had her debut in the net, making 32 saves, a .914 save percentage, in her 51 minutes in goal. Megan Cook scored the Àrst goal for the Storm’n Sabres 13 minutes into the second period, assisted by Brooke Walters and Bria Ferns. Three minutes later, Molly Mahowald scored the second goal for the team, assisted by Ferns and Allie Hemmesch. During the game, the Storm’n Sabres had 21 shots on goal and a 9.5 shooting percentage. The team was scheduled to play the Duluth Northern Stars Nov. 18 and Cloquet Nov. 19, but the games were postponed due to weather. The Storm’n Sabres con-
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Pete Svihel owns Pete’s Christmas Trees and Greenhouses near Foley. Svihel has grown trees for 35 years.
Svihel grows, sells Àve evergreen varieties by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – Pete Svihel is a simple man; and for 35 years, he has run a simple business – Pete’s Christmas Trees and Greenhouses. “I’m the type of person who loves to watch grass grow,” Svihel said. “It’s the simple things I enjoy and trees Àt right into that.” Since 1988, Svihel has grown and sold Christmas trees and uniquely decorated wreaths with his wife, Karen, at their home near Foley. However, the wintertime endeavor began seven years prior, after Svihel graduated from college with a degree in horticulture and landscape. “I wasn’t a Rhodes scholar, but my mom knew I liked to
LITTLE ROCK – The after effects of the last Friday’s blizzard are still being felt in the Royalton area. “The Àrst storm of the season, and it was a big one,” said Amy Rutledge, the manager for corporate communications with Minnesota Power out of Duluth. Many lost power over the weekend, but even though the power is back on at Peggy and Bob Wimmer’s dairy farm, they did not come out unscathed from the storm that left nearly 4 to 5 inches of snow. A cover on the motor of their Harvestore completely blew out Nov. 18. Bob and Peggy milk 108 cows with their son, Adam, near Little Rock. The storm began the morning of Nov. 18 with rain, which soon turned to sleet and eventually wet, heavy snow. After the Wimmers Àn-
mow lawn and work in the garden,” Svihel said. “She encouraged me to go to school for that kind of work.” “That Àrst year after graduation I needed an income in the winter,” Svihel said. The young entrepreneur purchased 100 Christmas trees and sold them in a vacant lot near Foley. Soon after, Svihel and his wife began their life together. A few years later, in 1987, the Svihels purchased their current property and began farming shortly after – growing hundreds of trees on 20 acres of land. Today, Svihel spends his days tending to young saplings, maintaining Àelds of mature pines and Àrs, and welcoming guests to his Christmas tree farm. In a given year, Svihel sells by NATASHA BARBER nearly 500 trees of all varieties STAFF WRITER – Scotch pine, White pine, Balsam Àr, Colorado Blue spruce ROYALTON — Aland Fraser Àr – either pre-cut though blustery winds and heavy wet Áakes of the seaPete’s son’s Àrst snowfall had some continued on pg. 3B farmers combatting weatherrelated problems Nov. 18, when the sun rose on Saturday, Doug Popp was smiling. His family’s wind turbine had produced its best day ever. With sustained wind gusts of up to nearly 45 miles per hour as near as Brainerd, the Jacobs wind turbine, which sits on Windy Creek Acres along the western Mississippi River basin, produced 230 kilowatts (kW) in a 24hour period through 7 inches of accumulated ice and snow. The previously logged record was a mere 214 kW. Doug and Jane Popp and their two children Emily and Nicholas live on the 220 acre property which houses
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Peggy Wimmer stands next to a motor that was damaged from a power surge during a blizzard Nov. 18. The Wimmers were attempting to mix feed for their of 108-cow herd when Áuctuations in their power caused a surge build up on their farm near Little Rock.
ished morning chores, the power began Áickering on and off. “We didn’t let it go very long. It was less than 10 minutes before we shut the power down and ran the generator,” Peggy Wimmer said. The Wimmers kept their generator running for nearly 23 hours.
“If we would have been milking, it would have shut the milk pump down,” Wimmer said. “There wouldn’t have been enough power in the Áickering to start that 10hp motor back up again. It could’ve done some damage by blowing out the motor, but thankfully we weren’t milking then.”
But during evening chores, the Wimmers had a problem. When they started Àlling the mixer for evening feeding, Adam pushed the lever to engage the motor, but it tripped the breaker. Once the breaker Wimmers continued on pg. 2B
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The Popp family (from left), Emily, Doug, Jane and Nicholas, live on Windy Creek Acres between Royalton and Bowlus. A 150-foot wind turbine and 72 solar panels help offset the family’s electric bill. On Nov. 18 in the midst of a blizzard, the turbine generated its most energy in the nearly ten years its been erected.
a small Holstein dairy farm along with many of the children’s hobby livestock like a miniature pony, peacocks, pot-bellied pig, goats and chickens. They milk in a tiestall barn and plant a rotation of corn, soy beans, alfalfa, wheat and rye. The family installed their turbine nearly
ten years ago with federal and Minnesota Power grant help. “It was always windy here on the hill,” said Doug Popp of the property he’s lived on since 1976. “We wanted to do our part to capture the wind that is here and to save a little on the environment for the kids and future
generations.” After attending a meeting about wind energy in 2005 and learning of a small scale turbine installer named Joe Straley out of Avon, Doug had an assessment performed Popp continued on pg. 2B
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A Jacobs wind turbine and three arrays of solar panels help power the Windy Creek Acres farm near Royalton. Minnesota Power purchases the energy resources from the Popp family.
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was reset, they tried again. “The second time, it literally blew the cover off the motor,” Wimmer said. “There was a power surge built up from the Áickering earlier that day. The haylage was done for.” Since it was between 5 and 6 p.m., the Wimmers knew they were not going to get the repair service to their property, especially with the road conditions. “We could’ve had them come on Saturday, but there’s such an enormous cost to have them come out on a weekend,”
Wimmer said. “So we fed a mixture to our cows minus haylage, which is a big staple in their diet.” To offset problems that causes, the Wimmers fed long stem hay. The cows managed to maintain their milk production until the morning of Nov. 21. “They were down a little, but they stayed steady up until then,” Wimmer said. The repair company Ànally arrived on Nov. 21. “Hopefully, they’ll be on haylage tonight (Nov. 21) and we’ll get them turned around,”
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Wimmer said. “They should be Àne.” The Wimmers were near the area of Royalton that had several power lines fall. “There was a lot of wet, heavy snow and high winds that brought lines down,” Rutledge said. “Some power lines fell on their own and others were brought down by tree branches.” Rutledge said at the height of the storm, 7,000 of their customers near Royalton, Pillager, Brainerd Lakes area, Hackensack, Pierz and Long Prairie were out of power. “The biggest challenge for us on Friday were the roads,” Rutledge said. “Travel was incredibly treacherous. Our large trucks with chains on the tires were getting stuck. Our crews were pulling each other out.” By Saturday, Minnesota Power was able to send crews out to get power up restored to the city of Royalton by 11:30 a.m., and the majority of their clients restored by 4 p.m. that afternoon. “We had 375 still out of power in our coverage area, but crews worked through the night to get all but 60 of those restored, which we Ànished on Sunday,” Rutledge said. “We made great progress and appreciated the patience from our customers.” Even though most everyone has power restored, this storm is one the Wimmers will not soon forget. “For the Àrst snow of the season, we weren’t completely prepared for it,” Wimmer said. “It was a shock to the system, but we live in Minnesota. It’s what we deal with.”
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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Nov. 7 0545 hrs – suspicious activity on 1900 block of Benton Dr N 0643 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave N 0910 hrs – theft on the 1100 block of River Ave S 0946 hrs – vehicle 1002 hrs – civil on the 300 block of 7th Ave N 1027 hrs – theft on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1205 hrs – theft on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1220 hrs – property on the 800 block of Benton Dr S 1600 hrs – arrest on the 700 block of Broadway Ave S 1717 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 1804 hrs – suspicious activity on 400 block of Summit Ave S 2024 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 2209 hrs – welfare check on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 1 trafÀc stop; 4 assists; 1 medical call; 2 alarms; 6 human services reports Tuesday, Nov. 8 0038 hrs – drunk 0045 hrs – suspicious activity on 1300 block of 13th St Cir 0649 hrs – suspicious activity on the 2100 block of Mayhew Lake Rd NE 0847 hrs – suspicious activity 100 block of Benton Oaks Dr 0945 hrs – controlled substance 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 1120 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1200 hrs – domestic on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 1609 hrs – trafÀc accident on Benton Dr S and Lincoln Ave 1642 hrs – accident on Cty Rd 29 and Hwy 15 1835 hrs – repo vehicle 2045 hrs – 911 on the 1300 block of Summit Ave N 7 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 3 medical calls; 1 assist; 1 ordinance violation Wednesday, Nov. 9 0008 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 0735 hrs – trafÀc accident on Benton Dr N and 1st St N 0737 hrs – attempt to locate 0859 hrs – property on the 1000 block of 4th St S 1017 hrs – property on the 2000 block of High Dr 1021 hrs – theft on the 800 block of Golden Spike Rd NE 1042 hrs – theft on the 900 block of 1st St S 1338 hrs – suspicious activity on 7th Ave N 1432 hrs – controlled substance on 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1449 hrs – burglary on the 1000 block of Benton Dr S 1456 hrs – attempt to locate 1609 hrs – death on the 200 block of 13th St N 1613 hrs – civil on Benton Dr S 1620 hrs – dispute on the 800 block of River Ave N 1705 hrs – repo vehicle 1720 hrs – harassment on the 100 block of 5th Ave S 1738 hrs – animal 1812 hrs – predatory offender registry 200 block of 9 ½ St N 1820 hrs – predatory offender registry 700 block of 12th St N 1829 hrs – domestic on the 100 block of 18th St NW 2013 hrs – unwanted on the 900 block of 35th Ave NE 3 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 3 medical calls; 8 permits issued; 4 human services reports Thursday, Nov. 10 0020 hrs – controlled substance on 1300 block of 13th St Cir 0047 hrs – theft on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 0050 hrs – suspicious activity 300 block Pleasant Ridge Dr 0050 hrs – extra patrol 0713 hrs – animal on 2nd St N 0916 hrs – criminal damage to property on Preserve Dr 1006 hrs – disturbance on the 600 block of 6th Ave N 1143 hrs – extra patrol 1340 hrs – warrant on the 700 block of 8th St N 1348 hrs – police proactive visit on Hwy 10 and Benton Dr S 1545 hrs – animal on the 900 block of Arbor Way 1618 hrs – animal on the 900 block of WildÁower Lane 1752 hrs – car killed deer on Cty Rd 1 and Cty Rd 3 1800 hrs – animal on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 1926 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of 4th Ave N 10 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 2 medical calls; 2 alarms Friday, Nov. 11 1035 hrs – property on Industrial Blvd 1210 hrs – car killed deer on Mayhew Lake Rd NE 1303 hrs – suspicious activity on 8th Ave N 1325 hrs – civil on the 900 block of 9th Ave N 1422 hrs – welfare check on 3rd Ave S 1528 hrs – welfare check 1900 block of Eastern Star Cir 1557 hrs – harassment on the 900 block of 1st St S 1610 hrs – DNR violation/compliant on the 3300 block of 10th Ave NE 1900 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 13th St N 1903 hrs – suspicious activity on 500 block of Benton Dr N
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2205 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of Golden Spike Rd NE 2302 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 7 trafÀc stops; 4 assists; 3 medical calls; 1 alarm Saturday, Nov. 12 0048 hrs – suspicious activity on 1st St S and 1st Ave S 0112 hrs – disturbance on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 0213 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block of River Ave N 0322 hrs – suspicious activity on the 500 block of 3rd Ave S 1049 hrs – property on the 900 block of River Ave N 1131 hrs – theft on the 800 block of Golden Spike Rd NE 1151 hrs – domestic on the 1000 block of 10th Ave NE 1255 hrs – civil on the 700 block of 3rd Ave N 1333 hrs – unwanted on the 700 block of 8th Ave S 1829 hrs – animal on the 3100 block of Orchid Dr NE 1955 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 2127 hrs – suspicious activity on 1400 block of Hillside Ct 2231 hrs – suspicious activity 700 block Hwy 10, St. Cloud 2233 hrs – repo vehicle 2251 hrs – extra patrol 2327 hrs – tow 2331 hrs – Àre on Hwy 10 and Cty Rd 40 5 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 5 assists Sunday, Nov. 13 0150 hrs – arrest on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 0458 hrs – assault on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 0639 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd St N and Benton Dr N 0901 hrs – theft on the 600 block of River Ave S 0921 hrs – animal on the 1400 block of Rosewood Lane 1015 hrs – disorderly conduct on 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1142 hrs – burglary on the 1100 block of 5th Ave N 1643 hrs – hit and run on the 100 block of 1st St S 1647 hrs – civil on 6th Ave S
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1650 hrs – vehicle on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1659 hrs – animal on the 400 block of Summit Ave S 2009 hrs – Àreworks on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2021 hrs – burglary on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 2322 hrs – burglary on the 800 block of Broadway Ave S 3 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 2 medical calls
Rice Police Department activity
Rice Police Department Activity
Tuesday, Nov. 8 1030 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 3rd Ave NW 1613 hrs – accident on the 400 block of Main St E 2202 hrs – criminal damage to property on 1st Ave SW Wednesday, Nov. 9 1514 hrs – parking Thursday, Nov. 10 0817 hrs – suspicious activity on Cty Rd 2 1 assist Friday, Nov. 11 1 assist; 1 medical call Saturday, Nov. 12 0411 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of Main St E 2144 hrs – domestic on the 13700 block of 25th Ave NW 2 trafÀc stops Sunday, Nov. 13 0259 hrs – suspicious activity on 2000 block of Pine Rd NW 1219 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Main St E 1931 hrs – vehicle 2 trafÀc stops
SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, October 24, 2016 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Fiereck and Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, unanimously to authorize a wage increase for the District grounds October 24, 2016, at seven o’clock p.m. in the District OfÀce keeper’s helper position to equal that of the District’s substitute Board Room of said district. custodial rate of pay, effective March 1, 2017. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF TIME Members present included Braun, Fiereck, Hauck, Holthaus, A motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Solarz and Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent unanimously carried to approve additional support staff time at Bittman, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Business Pleasantview and Mississippi Heights Elementary based on inManager Eisenschenk, SRRHS Principal Martens, SRRHS As- creased enrollment and student need. sistant Principal Nohner, PVES Principal Froiland, Community AUTHORIZATION FOR A DIRECTOR OF HUMAN REEducation Director Wilke, and District Technology Coach Mack- SOURCES AND ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES POSITION enthun. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and STUDENT RECOGNITION unanimously carried to authorize a Director of Human Resources Board members recognized students from the Sauk Rapids- and Administrative Services position in accordance with prioriRice High School for their leadership, academic record, and out- ties identiÀed within the District’s Strategic Plan. The Director standing citizenship. Those recognized were Madison Davis, of Human Resources and Administrative Services position would Brian Kahl, Connor Kockler, and Hannah Weber. provide support in all areas of Human Resources, which include, CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS ARCHITECT / FIELD HOUSE PRE- but are not limited to employee relations, beneÀts and insurance, SENTATION recruitment and selection, risk management, substitute manageCity of Sauk Rapids architect, Murray Mack, presented in- ment, training and evaluation, pay equity, worker’s compensaformation to the Board of Education regarding Àeld house con- tion, and tasks related to compliance with other state and federal struction, size, and use options. Mack provided four potential regulations. options that will be considered by the City of Sauk Rapids. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanA motion was made by Fiereck, seconded by Morse and imously carried to adopt the following policies. unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda” as print• #509 (Enrollment of Nonresident Students) is a “recomed. mended policy” and will replace current policy #509 (EnrollCONSENT AGENDA ment of Nonresident Students). A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Morse and car• #520 (Student Surveys) is a “recommended policy” and ried by a margin of six with Hauck abstaining to approve the will replace current policy #520 (Student Surveys). meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” These policies require two readings before adoption. Input was ACTION ITEMS provided and incorporated as recommended. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD SERVICE ADJOURNMENT TIME With no further business appearing before the Board, a moA motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unan- tion was made by Morse, seconded by Fiereck and unanimously imously carried to authorize an additional 2.75 hours daily for carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. SRRMS cook’s helper. The additional time was requested due Respectfully submitted, to a new menu item roll out at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Phil Rogholt, Board of Education Clerk and will be funded through the food service budget. Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 AUTHORIZATION FOR WAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE R-46-1B GROUNDS KEEPER HELPER POSITION NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 05-PR-16-1864 In Re: Estate of Melvin Anthony Strang, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was Àled with the Registrar, along with a Will dated September 7, 2012. The Registrar accepted the Application and informally appointed Renee Pauline Strang, whose address is 2005 Fourth Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be Àled with the Court, and any properly Àled objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are Àled,
and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 9, 2016 Cheryl Woehler Registrar Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator Cunningham Law OfÀce Robert Cunningham MN# 0283940 P.O. Box 357 Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Telephone: 320.443.4323 R-47-2B
MINNESOTA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY/ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C (1) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Watab Secured Storage, LLC (2) REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT(S), IF ANY AT THAT OFFICE: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7300 Hudson Blvd. N. Ste. 200, Oakdale, MN 55128 USA. (3) DURATION: PERPETUAL (4) ORGANIZERS: Merill L Grile, 6628 5th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 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. Cheyenne Moseley 10/13/2016 H-47-2P
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 reclaim the property within the appropriate time allowed under section 168B.051 subd.1, 1a, 2, shall be deemed a waiver by them of all right, title, and interest in the property and a consent to the transfer of title to and disposal of sale of the property pursuant to section 168B.08 Publish: November 2016. R-47-3B
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS OWNER – Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools 1833 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 PROJECT - The work shall consist of the partial reroof of Rice Elementary School, 200 NE 3rd Ave., Rice, MN 56367 TIME - Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 pm local time, on Thursday December 15th, 2016 in the District OfÀces of Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 10:00 am local time, on Thursday December 8th at Rice Elementary School 200 NE 3rd Ave., Rice, MN 56367 TIME OF COMPLETION Project start date: June 5th, 2017 Substantial Completion: August 11th, 2017 Final Completion: August 18th, 2017 BID SUBMITTAL - All bids shall be addressed to Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools C/O Mr. Greg Robbins, Director of Building and Grounds, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Bids shall be sealed and shall have the name and address of the bidder and the contract for which the bid is being submitted on the outside of the envelope. All bidders shall bid in accordance with and upon the Bid Forms included in the contract documents. PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - Copies of the contract documents will be distributed at the pre-bid meeting. BID SECURITY - No bid shall be received unless accompanied by a certiÀed check or satisfactory bid bond payable to Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools in an amount not less than 5 % of the maximum bid as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and Àle the contract, performance/payment bonds and insurance certiÀcation, as required by the contract documents, within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award. BID REJECTION - The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities in bidding or to accept the bid or bids which best serves the interests of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS - No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 45-days after the scheduled opening without the consent of the OWNER. Published by the authority of the Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools Mr. Greg Robbins Director of Building and Grounds Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools R-47-2B
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016
Creating a win-win situation
Van Nurden discusses fair rental agreements by MISSY MUSSMAN STAFF WRITER
MELROSE – With high crop yields and land values staying elevated, knowing which direction land rental rates will go for 2017 is not black or white. “There’s no magic number,” said Pauline Van Nurden, an agricultural business management extension educator with the University of Minnesota. “Everyone’s situation is unique.” Van Nurden shared ideas for working through negotiations to determine a fair land rental agreement Nov. 14 during the 2016 Fair Land Rental Workshop in Melrose. “Both parties have to come to a conclusion that’s right for their situation,” Van Nurden said. The Farm Financial Database (FINBIN) showed land rental rates per acre had increased between 2011 and 2014, but most regions in the state saw a decrease in average land rental rates between 2014 and 2015. The Na-
tional Ag Statistics Service (NASS) had average land rent prices for 2016 currently lower than last year. “These are just a guide to show farmers what the trend has been and a great way to benchmark your farm,” Van Nurden said. “This isn’t a deÀnitive number. There are many factors that affect rental rate.” Size and shape, drainage, fertility and quality, crop rotation history and location of the land are all factors. “If it’s close to the tenant’s farm and they’re using it for corn silage, the tenant may be willing to pay a little extra for it,” Van Nurden said. “On the other hand, if the Àeld is odd shaped, making it more challenging to farm, the landowner might have to reduce the rate.” Other factors include which farm bill program the land is enrolled in, payment due dates, the reputation and personal history of both parties, and special considerations like storage facilities being a part of the rental agreement or other unique
circumstances. “If a landowner wants only no-till practices on the Àeld being rented, they may get more per acre because it’s what the tenant wants to do, but they could also have a lower rate because it’s not the tenant’s typical practice,” Van Nurden said. To determine a fair land rental price, Van Nurden said both parties should look at the upcoming year’s crop budgets using projected income and expenses to determine what would be available for rent and what their breakeven rental rate would be. The average future cost of production base for crops in 2017 are projected to be $3.90 for corn, $9.20 for soybeans and $7.40 for wheat. But, the future market bids outlook for 2017 shows corn could average between $3 and $3.60, soybeans between $8.45 and $9.95 and wheat between $3.50 and $3.90. “Crop budgets aren’t the rosiest,” Van Nurden said. “It’ll be a challenge this
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Pauline Van Nurden discusses ideas for working through negotiations to determine a fair land rental agreement on Nov. 14 during the 2016 Fair Land Rental Workshop in Melrose.
coming year. But it allows producers to look at budgets a little differently. Check your local markets and run a budget sheet to see what your breakeven price might be.” For landowners, Van Nurden suggested calculating a desired rent per acre, which takes the desired return on the land at a 3 percent rate added to the real estate taxes on those acres, any liability insurance costs and other cash costs divided by the number of acres. There are several other items landowners and tenants can use to decide cash rent, like the market value, landowner’s ownership cost, landowner’s net-share, operator’s net return to land, percent of the land value, percent of gross income, Àxed bushel rent or dollars per bushel of production. “These are all viable options,” Van Nurden said. “It’s some food for thought.” Besides a fair rental price, landowners and tenants need to establish a fair contract agreement. One option is a lease. Each lease should include the name and address of both parties, the legal description of the land, a beginning and end date of the lease, rent amount, due date, payment type, late payment considerations, who insures the property and crops, partnership and legal statement, termination details, farming practices allowed or prohibited, who is responsible for improvements, property map, landowner’s rights, federal farm program the
land is enrolled in, management participation, and how amendments and disputes are handled. A lease must be signed by both parties. “All leases should be written,” Van Nurden said. “There are farmers who’ve rented land for 10 years with no written leases. Not that people aren’t trustworthy, but this ensures everything is out there and on the up and up.” Van Nurden shared some online tools to help writing leases, including http://www. aglease101.org. “They have sample lease agreements and help you get the right start,” she said. Flexible lease arrangements are another option. These have a base rent set through negotiations, which is typically lower than a simple cash rent payment. But the Ànal rent is determined by the Ànal grain market prices, yield on the acres, crop revenue or proÀtability of the acres. “I’ve seen these but they’re not as popular,” Van Nurden said. “Both parties beneÀt from an exceptional year and the risk is more evenly shared, but it takes more management, the producer shares the additional proÀts and the landowner may receive a lower rent payment in a year.” A Áexible crop price contract would have a bonus paid if the actual market price is higher than the base criteria. On the same note, a Áexible yield contract would pay a bonus if it were higher than the base value. “The Áaw is you’re only
looking at one factor,” Van Nurden said. However, the Áexible gross revenue contract pays a bonus if the actual yield and price values are greater than the base values. The same goes for the Áexible proÀt sharing contract paying a bonus if the Ànal proÀtability was greater than expected. “These are my preference because they factor in more,” Van Nurden said. Farmers can also do a lien, which must be Àled within 30 days of the crops beginning to grow. “Landowners should seek legal assistance and communicate with their renter,” Van Nurden said. Tenants and landowners need to focus on the interests of what each other wants, not in terms of a certain dollar value per acre but instead to think of options for mutual gain. They have to also consider income generating possibilities for the operation, the quality of the land versus the rental rate and the quality of care being given to the land. But Van Nurden said the biggest factor is Ànances. “If either party can’t cover their direct cost, it’s going to be hard to make a proÀt,” she said. “Know your walk away point.” Overall, Van Nurden said the goal is to make it beneÀcial to both parties. “You need to look at your criteria to know what works for you,” Van Nurden said. “You both want to win in this, so make it a win-win outcome.”
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PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – NOVEMBER 1, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular county roadway safety plan, as well as the Àve-year road plan, session on November 1, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room that are eligible for this grant program: 1) CSAH 13 from CSAH in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jake Bauerly, Ed Popp, Spen- 3 to TH 25 (add 2-foot paved shoulders, rumble stripe; advanccer Buerkle, Warren Peschl and Jim McMahon present. Call to ing with CSAH dollars in 2017 and get repaid with Federal dolorder by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge lars in 2018; would become a Federal project—subject to Fedof Allegiance to the Áag. eral requirements); 2) CSAH 8 from East City Limits (St. Cloud) Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the amended agen- to CR 47 (pavement markings, rumble stripe; already receiving da: add item—county contribution to the Benton Economic Federal dollars for the reclaim); and 3) CR 78 from CSAH 1 Partnership. to the North County Line (shoulder widening, pavement markCraig Gondeck, Watab Township Board Chair, was present ings, rumble stripe; would become a Federal project—subject under Open Forum. He expressed appreciation to the County to Federal requirements). Byrd noted a “trade-off” in that the Board, the SCORE Committee, and Department of Development county could get additional outside Federal funding for these staff for the funding received by the township for “Watab Clean- roadway segments, but the funding comes with a few “strings” Up Day” in September, noting that the event was a “huge suc- (disadvantaged business enterprise and prevailing wage requirecess”. Gondeck also noted that, this year, Watab Township has ments; additional administrative burden). He also noted that sold building permits totaling $7,225,000 in new value; he stated rumble stripes sometime cause consternation amongst residents that events such as “Clean-up Day” contribute to “people want- due to noise, so he would want to ensure there is Board support ing to move to Watab Township”. for the projects. Board discussion ensued on whether or not the Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: “trade-off” would be of any advantage to the county. Byrd added 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2016 as that, when Federal dollars are involved, the county must agree to written; 2) adopt Resolution 2016-#36, accepting donation from maintain the roadway “for the life of the improvements”. FolScheels of St. Cloud through the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety lowing the discussion, Board consensus to submit the CSAH 8 Foundation, on behalf of the Sheriff’s OfÀce Police Activities project only for Federal HSIP grant funding as this is already a League Program, and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) adopt Reso- Federal project. lution 2016-#37, accepting donation from SignMax of St. Cloud, The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:56 on behalf of the Sheriff’s OfÀce K-9 Program, and authorize the AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. Chair to sign; 4) approve 2017 License Renewal for On & Off The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at Sale of 3.2 Malt Liquor—Silver Corners; 5) approve Applica- 10:01 AM. tion for Exempt Permit for MN Dark House Association-Central Bob Cornelius, Human Services Director, informed the Chapter to hold a rafÁe at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center, Board that two newer employees, who are not yet eligible for Foley, on February 3, 2017; and 6) reappoint Scott Johnson and FMLA, are requesting unpaid medical leaves. Bauerly/Peschl Mitch Czech to the Planning Commission; reappoint Bill Rauch unanimous to approve the unpaid medical leave requests, not to and Bill Kosloske to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; and exceed six weeks. appoint Bruce Bonebright to the Board of Adjustment. Cornelius reported that two individuals stole some items John Uphoff, the newly appointed Executive Director of from a Social Worker’s vehicle while the worker was on work the Benton Economic Partnership (BEP), appeared before the time and meeting with a client at Sherwood Manor; the vanBoard, reporting on his Àrst month activities as well as the stra- dals also caused two small dents from hitting the vehicle. He tegic planning process currently underway. Uphoff noted that requested Board consideration of reimbursing the employee for the BEP workplan places a “heavy focus” on business retention her $250.00 deductible; the employee has Àled a police report and expansion; he also noted the addition of a satellite ofÀce of and pressed charges. McMahon suggested that Benton County the Small Business Development Center in the City of Foley. be named for restitution in the criminal complaint. Bauerly/McUphoff stated that the BEP will be the “point organization” for Mahon unanimous to approve reimbursement of the employee’s assisting in the development of the CEDS (Comprehensive Eco- $250.00 deductible. nomic Development Strategies) process. He stated his intent to Cornelius explained that, during July and August, one of his promote the assets of the Benton County community, not just employees transported a ten-year old foster child from the child’s from an internal growth perspective, but from a development home in Foley to the child’s foster home in Rice; although transperspective as well. Chair Buerkle welcomed John Uphoff, not- portation was able to be arranged for the child to get from Rice to ing the importance of economic development to the community. Foley for therapy, there were challenges in arranging for the child Monty Headley, County Administrator, stated that Benton to return to the foster home in Rice. Cornelius stated that the emCounty has not yet made their contribution to the BEP as com- ployee lives in Rice and was asked by a supervisor to transport mitted per previous Board resolution ($75,000 per year); $11,000 the child to Rice and to record this as reimbursable mileage as of the $75,000 budget for 2016 has been spent to date (i.e., web- she was performing a speciÀc work task for the county and had site development and hosting, promotional videos for website). a client in the car with her during the transport. He noted that, Headley inquired if the Board desired the 2016 BEP contribution due to county policy, the employee’s reimbursement for these to be the full $75,000 or the $75,000 minus expenses to date-- miles was denied. Cornelius requested that the Board approve Board consensus for $75,000 minus expenses to date. Headley an exception to the policy in this case and allow the employee to noted that the BEP will be receiving a $10,000 grant from the be reimbursed for these miles, noting that she assumed the liabilInitiative Foundation once the formation of the 501(c)(3) is com- ity for transporting the child and part of reimbursement pays for plete. He conÀrmed that a $75,000 contribution to the BEP has insurance to cover liability. He further stated that, although this again been budgeted in 2017. transport was done with the idea of cost-effectiveness in mind, it Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that Watab Town- was outside of the county’s travel reimbursement policy (policy ship will be drafting a letter to the County Board, asking that states you must deduct the commute home from the mileage); in the Board adopt a resolution requesting that an engineering the future, the county will likely hire someone else (at a much speed study be performed on a section of CSAH 13, from TH higher expense) to provide transportation and supervision. Pe10 east to Sucker Creek Road. He stated that the current speed schl/Popp to approve an exception to the travel reimbursement on this County State Aid Highway is the statutory limit of 55 policy and allow the employee to be reimbursed ($150.00 less mph; any alteration of this speed limit must come as a result of taxes). Buerkle pointed out that the employee is also receiving a an engineering speed study by the Commissioner of Transporta- wage for this transport; he commented “…once you start getting tion. Byrd noted no cost for the study; however, once MnDOT outside the policy, it creates a whole bunch of requests coming provides their recommendation, the county is obligated to fol- in at other times…I’d like to approve it, but I’m very skeptical of low that recommendation and post appropriately (post if other something like this…” McMahon commented “…it’s just comthan the statutory limit of 55 mph). Motion by McMahon that mon sense…they are doing a service for the department…it is the County Engineer draft a resolution for the Chair’s signature, at the director’s discretion…” Bauerly commented “…I don’t without waiting for the letter from the township, to save time. think we should be micro-managing $150.00...” Motion carSecond by Popp. Craig Gondeck (Watab Township Chair) point- ried with Bauerly, Peschl, Popp and McMahon voting aye and ed out that the justiÀcation for the request needs to be a part of Buerkle voting nay. the resolution; that justiÀcation language will be included in the Jackie Traut, Accounting Supervisor, explained that ePayroll township’s letter to the County Board. Motion and second were is an online payroll information inquiry that extracts information withdrawn at this time. Byrd will bring this issue back to the from the current payroll system and presents it to the web user Board once he is in receipt of the Watab Township letter. (employee); by presenting this information online, the inefÀcient Byrd informed the Board that the City of Foley is consider- and timely process of printing paper paystubs can be eliminated. ing applying for a Federal Transportation Alternatives grant to Traut stated that there is a one-time implementation fee and a assist with the costs to construct what is known as the “Foley monthly fee of $250.00. Bauerly stated the need to make sure Connection”; since Foley is a small city (under 5,000 popula- the site is “very secure”. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to aption), the County must be the sponsoring agency and, if the grant prove a contract addendum with VisualGov for a web-based ePapplication is successful, Benton County would also need to be ayroll information system, and authorize the Chair to sign. the “Àscal agent” and receive the Federal funds on behalf of the Monty Headley, County Administrator, stated that the CounCity. Byrd indicated that a resolution, adopted by the County ty’s negotiating committee conducted meetings with three law Board, would be needed when the application is due. Sarah Àrms for the purpose of securing labor attorney services; this Brunn, Foley City Administrator, explained that this project action was taken in response to the retirement of the County’s includes a trail component, pedestrian crossings across TH 23 long-serving labor attorney, Terry Foy, of Ratwik, Roszak and within Foley, and two radar feedback signs; this is essentially Maloney. Bauerly/Popp unanimous to approve a professional the same project and the same application as submitted by the services agreement with Madden Galanter Hansen, LLP for the City last year. Brunn indicated that Foley Public Schools are period of October 19, 2016 through August 31, 2019, as recom“on board” ($48,000 commitment) and the Foley Quality of Life mended by the County’s negotiating committee, and authorize Task Force is also in support of this application. She stated the the Chair to sign. total project cost is estimated at $315,000; the Federal grant reLee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, reported that quest is for $182,000 (the City and School District will contrib- the Highway Department has experienced considerable difÀute to the match portion). Brunn will return to a future Board culty over the past two years attracting and retaining qualiÀed meeting to request the resolution of support. applicants for the position of Civil Engineering Technician; the Byrd explained that, after MnDOT completed the construc- Administrator’s OfÀce is requesting a temporary exception to the tion of new TH 23, the right-of-way of old TH 23 was turned current compensation policy as an incentive to attract additional back to Benton County; it is his opinion that this is excess right- applicants. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to allow the position of of-way. He pointed out that the Board previously directed him Civil Engineering Technician to be eligible for a step increase to have a discussion with the City of Foley regarding possibly after six months of employment (if recommended by the detransferring ownership jurisdiction of this property (including partment head) as an incentive to attract additional qualiÀed apGlen Street) to the City (there was some interest expressed by the plicants, with such incentive authorized through December 31, City in acquiring this land for economic development purposes); 2017. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended discussion has lagged due to the turnover in the City Administrator position. Byrd noted that there is an individual interested on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp reported that residents in placing a business sign on a portion of this land to advertise his business—MnDOT’s billboard policy states that the appli- continue to urge Board support of the request of Palmer Wireless cant must have approval from the landowner (currently Benton to use the County-owned tower at Mayhew Lake to provide inCounty) and the sign must not be placed on public right-of-way; ternet service to customers who lost their service through Cleartherefore, in order to allow the business sign, the County would wire. He noted that Palmer Wireless has indicated that it would Àrst need to adopt a resolution to vacate the excess right-of-way. not be cost effective for them to pay for a structural assessment McMahon inquired if vacation of the excess right-of-way would to verify that the tower can handle the additional devices that hinder any future plans for transferring ownership jurisdiction they would attach; the equipment they propose to add weighs of the property to the City (Byrd stated his belief that it would less than 50 pounds. Byrd noted that there is a safety concern not.) Bauerly commented that he could support vacation of the with a “bend” in the structure due to a past wind event; there is excess right-of-way, but would be opposed to placing the sign a desire for an “outside expert” to do a “mapping” of the tower “right in the middle of the property”. Popp inquired if the tax- to verify that it has the structural capacity to add the equipment forfeited parcel could be conveyed to the city in the same man- without any fatigue failure occurring. Byrd stated his willingner as the other parcels. Buerkle commented “if our intention ness to discuss this issue with Palmer Wireless; he suggested that is to someday have that all city property, I’m a little hesitant to a lease agreement between Benton County and Palmer Wireless go ahead and permit a use now that might not be in line with be developed should the Board support their request. Headley what the city wants…” Following brief discussion, Bauerly/ will contact the Benton Economic Partnership Executive DirecPeschl unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#38, a Resolution tor to inquire of any potential grants/funding sources to pay for to Vacate Excess Right-of-Way, and authorize the Chair to sign. an assessment. Several Board members stated their belief that it With regard to the business sign request, Board consensus that is a “waste of money” to spend thousands of dollars for a structhe County Engineer work with the requestor (Dave Novak) and tural assessment to add ten pounds of equipment. Byrd will do contact the City for their input and approval. McMahon sug- further research and return to the Board with this issue. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the gested that once the vacation of the right-of-way is complete, the permits be issued while “keeping the City in the loop”; Peschl Whole: November 1, Continuous Improvement Training; Nostated his agreement. Dave Novak explained that he is the indi- vember 9, MN Transportation Alliance Annual Meeting; and vidual requesting to place a business sign on this property. He December 7, Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel noted that the sign is “on wheels” and, should the property even- (Verso Site Development). Popp/Bauerly unanimous to adjourn at 10:40 AM. tually transfer to the City, he would “be Áexible” and work with Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair the City. He indicated that he currently has an application into Benton County Board of Commissioners MnDOT for the sign. Byrd added that he will work with Dave ATTEST: Novak and the Department of Development staff to ensure that Montgomery Headley all county regulations are adhered to. Benton County Administrator Byrd informed the Board that applications for Federal HSIP R-47-1B (Highway Safety Improvement Program) grants are due November 10th; Benton County has several projects identiÀed in the
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As Presand Chuck ident-elect Conner, presiDonald Trump The dent and CEO lines up his Business of the Nationpeople, we are al Council of learning more of Farming Farmer Coopabout those eratives. who will hold by Also on various ofÀces Roger Strom the short list is and it looks Ag Kansas Conlike agriculture Columnist__________ __________ gressman Tim may be well Huelskamp. represented. Not sure why Michael Torrey is report- he’s a candidate as he was edly in charge of the transition recently defeated because at the agriculture department. he hadn’t voted for the Farm He once worked at USDA and Bill, and he lost his seat on the with former Kansas Sen. Bob House Ag Committee. Dole. Torrey comes from the On another subject: crop insurance industry and Scientists have made a has a variety of clients that major breakthrough in gerange from the Illinois Soy- netic modiÀcation of plants. bean Association to the Amer- They’ve discovered a way to ican Beverage Association. tweak the way a plant uses The two candidates for photosynthesis to produce the EPA Administrator are food. also tied to farming. Gary Apparently plants use Baise, a member of Trumps’ less than 1 percent of the ag advisory committee is up available energy because of for the job. He’s a lawyer and a protection system that kicks owns a farm in Illinois. He’s in when there’s too much got a strong background as sunlight and turns off when the chief of staff to the Àrst there’s less light. It takes up Environmental Protection to an hour for the plants to adAgency administrator and just, wasting a lot of energy in later became director of the the process. EPA’s OfÀce of Legislation. Stephen Long, a profesAs a lawyer, he has fought for sor of crop sciences at the farmers in wetland cases deal- University of Illinois says ing with the Clean Water Act. they genetically modiÀed the The other candidate is plant to turn the protection Arkansas Attorney General system on and off faster. By Leslie Rutledge. She doesn’t modifying the plants, they’ve have the strong agriculture been able to increase leaf background of Baise, but she growth by 14 to 20 percent. Their tests were with did marry a farmer last year. The top candidate for the tobacco plants but now that Central Intelligence Agency they know how to do it, they has also had experience in can use the same technique dealing with agriculture is- with other plants. Long says this is the Àrst sues. Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo is the guy who sponsored time they’ve been able to do the bill to bar states from re- something like this but there quiring the labeling of foods is no reason it can’t work with rice, corn and other seed-oriwith biotech ingredients. As for the next Secretary ented foods, increasing crop of Agriculture, the list in- production by “many million cludes Indiana’s Director of tons of food.” Agriculture Ted McKinney
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silage they need to consider ideas in because of wet the context of your experience, and the Àeld conditions. Lower milk prices things that are immake it more difportant to you and Àcult to buy some your family. of the extra hay I’d guess, they might need. By Dan Martens whether times are Debt load can be a good or difÀcult, University of huge factor in how we beneÀt by conMN Extension cash Áow budgets necting with people work out. who help us keep Farmers know that some balance in our perspecfarming is a business of cy- tives about things. These are cles with markets, yield, the relationships and friendships weather and other things. we treasure over the years; They do their best to manage and perhaps most signiÀcant the farm business according- to remember as we bow at a ly. But sometimes the cycles meal, kneel by a pew or greet others with a work of thanks. stretch things pretty thin. There will be many When things are difÀcult, our natural response is workshop meetings during often to isolate and discon- the next few months that nect from people around could be a place to compare us. But it’s actually impor- notes. You’re welcome to tant to stay connected. That call county extension ofÀces might mean looking for in Foley (320) 968-5077; St. meaningful opportunities to Cloud (32) 255-6169; Little visit with family and friends Falls (320) 632-0161. You and talk with other people can check websites or watch you work with around the for other news releases. • Midwest Dairy Expo farm…about things that are important to you, things you – Tuesday, Nov. 29 to Thurshave to enjoy — even when day, Dec. 1, St. Cloud Rivsome things are difÀcult. er’s Edge Convention CenTalk with nutrition advisors, ter. • U of M Transition to agronomy staff, vets, creditors and others to consider Organic Production — Tuesadjustments or strategies day, Dec. 6 at St. Cloud. Prethat might be useful. Be sure registration was required by Nov. 22. • U of M Cattle Feeder Days – Tuesday Dec. 13 at the Hub Supper Club near Burtrum at 6 p.m. There is a $30 registration fee and $15 for additional people from the same farm. This can be paid at the door, or by preregistering on-line for a discount at http://z.umn.edu/ CFD2016. The UofM Beef Team will discuss managing feedlot cattle to optimize performance, proÀt and cattle welfare with a focus on addressing the challenges of Minnesota weather extremes. The full agenda can be found at http://extension. umn.edu/beef . Hoping for you a meaningful Thanksgiving observance.
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