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How healthy is central Minnesota? Survey to give clear picture of regional health care needs FOLEY — Almost 9,000 randomly selected households in central Minnesota will receive a survey this October, which will assist public health agencies going forward. The Central Minnesota Community Health Survey has been distributed by mail to residents in Benton, Stearns and Sherburne Counties. This survey asks important questions about the respondents’ health and wellness in their community. The answers provide vital information to public health departments, area hospitals and others who will use the data to identify and prioritize community health needs and develop strategies and action to address those needs with hopes of developing healthier communities. Information provided from respondents will help organizations target resources more effectively and monitor trends, whether good or bad, over time. The survey asks questions about access to health care; nutrition; physical activity; Ànancial stress; tobacco and
drug use; driving behaviors; bullying; and other social, physical and mental healthrelated issues. Since a limited number of random people receive the mailing, it’s crucial all households that receive the survey complete it and mail it back; or, encourage others who get the survey to complete it. All information remains anonymous and is strictly conÀdential. “We did a similar survey in 2013,” said Nicole Ruhoff, Benton County’s Public Health Supervisor. “As an example, the last survey highlighted a higher rate of alcohol and other substance use in Benton County. We were able to do some prevention work with the formation of the Benton County Substance Abuse Coalition. We will be interested in watching for change as we work in partnership with the community to improve the health of our residents.” The survey is a collab-
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Kacures resigns from town board
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
WATAB TOWNSHIP – The Watab Town Board ended their meeting Oct. 4 following the immediate resignation of Board Chair Ed Kacures Jr. prior to the scheduled adjournment. Kacures resigned due to health issues after serving on the board for 8.5 years. The meeting ended before Clerk Pat Spence had the opportunity to request acceptance of the resignation from the board. “We will appoint a new chair,” Spence said. “We have too many big projects going on to not have a chair.” The special meeting is slated for Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., with plans to accept the res-
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ignation and appoint a new board chair to fulÀll the remaining six months of Kacures’ term. In other township news: • Jon Bogart presented updated drafts of the 95th Street road project. The plans include a slight adjustment of the road within the right of way between Lakewood Shores Road and 10th Avenue, as well as downgrading the two hills and minimizing the curve. The board approved Bogart’s drafts and authorized him to continue moving forward. Bogart’s next steps are locating the gas line on the north side of the road, dis-
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Community meals Tinville Lions host bouja fundraiser by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Beef, cabbage, carrots, chicken, yellow and green beans, onions, pork, potatoes, tomatoes, pickling spice and voila!? No…bouja! At least according to the Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions. The Tinville club will hold its Second Annual Bouja Harvest Fest Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1-6 p.m. at Rollie’s Rednecks & Longnecks. In addition to bowls of the hearty Upper Midwestern tradition, the celebration will include kids’ games, a bean bag tournament, meat and prize rafÁes and live music by Kevin Lange and the Mississippi Drifters, as well as, Nate Sanner. But what is bouja? Well, it depends on who you ask. But a generic deÀnition de-
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Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club – (from left) President Nelson Lance, Historian Connie PÁipsen, Director Paul Nemeth, Membership Chair Pam Bauerly, Alice Coudrom and First Vice President Rich Wolter – is hosting a bouja fundraiser Oct. 16.
scribes the mixture as a thick is boiled for several hours. “It’s a German thing,” soup, with multiple meat and vegetable ingredients, which said Pam Bauerly, Tinville Lions Membership Chair. “The Áavor to me is distinctive, so we only allow what’s in the recipe — beef, chicken, pork, carrots, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, yellow and green beans, and cabbage. And in the last hour, we put in the pickling spices which gives the mixture its Áavor. Pickling spice is what makes it Áavorful. To me, that’s what makes it bouja.” Bouja’s origins (also spelled booyah, along with other variations) are as murky as the reddish-brown comfort food itself. Some attribute the food to the Wallonian immigrants of Belgium who settled near Door County, Wis., while some say it originated here in central Minnesota from the Polish Americans. And yet, there PHOTO SUBMITTED are others still, who claim Pam Bauerly’s brother Brian made a bouja cooker which mix- the soup as German. But one thing is for sure, each ethes the soup non-stop, similar to that of a ready-mix truck.
nicity has their own idea of bouja; some versions have beans and others even rice. “Theirs is totally different than ours,” Bauerly said of a Polish group who makes bouja near Palmer. “Their bouja has huge chunks and they add anything people bring for meats and vegetables. They’ll add turkey and ham, whatever is given. Plus they don’t use pickling spices.” Bauerly and her family have been making this version of the comfort food for years. It’s a recipe that originated before the 1950s from a St. Patrick’s Parish fundraiser in Duelm. “We never really had a written recipe. We just knew what went in it. My mother always made it at home,” Bauerly said. But in most parts of
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Horses, hogs, hens and heifers What is 4-H, really? by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
FOLEY — If your parents or you grew up without being involved in 4-H, the organization may be as intimidating as a foreign land. It’s possible, you think the clubs only revolve around crops and livestock. Perhaps your parents told you to be involved, you need to live or work on a farm. You might have no idea what the letters H stand for on the symbolic four-leaf clover, and, conceivably, PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Ann Olson is the interim 4-H program coordinator for Benton County. 4-H has evolved over the years to include more STEM activities, as well as other experiences such as shooting sports.
you could believe they stand for horses, hogs, hens and heifers. But the reality is, if you have conÀdence in any of these so-called “truths,” you are more than wrong. “I pledge my head to clearer thinking; my heart to greater loyalty; my hands to larger service; and my health to better living, for my family, my club, my community, my country and my world.” The four Hs — head, heart, hands and health — are the spirit of 4-H. “4-H encompasses everything. It isn’t just about farming,” said Ann Olson, interim 4-H program coordinator for Benton County. “You have farming, you have youth and you have people with a passion to volunteer their time. With the programs that are in place now, it doesn’t matter if you’ve ever touched an animal.” Last week Oct. 2-8 was National 4-H week. The 18 Benton County clubs, comprised of 430 youth members and nearly 185 adult volunteers, celebrated the beginning of a new year for the organization, which has offered ageappropriate hands-on proj-
Minnesota since 11902. During a Sund Sunday evening gathering at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Popple Creek, the group enjoyed an appreciation dinner, an awards banquet, a hayride, a bonÀre and more. To understand the everevolving direction of 4-H, one must know its past. The program, available to youth, kindergarten through one year past high school, is rooted in the open-mindedness of young people. It began as a way to help adults understand technological advances and practices in the agricultural world by allowing participation and experimentation by their youth. It was birthed through the United States Department of Agriculture and the land-grant university system. “The land-grant univerPHOTO SUBMITTED Benton County 4-H members Ella Reding and Logan Laud- sity vision, which came about erbaugh participate in shooting sports, a program which was in the 1860s, provided a forrecently revived. 4-H ects and activities to increase impact of community learncontinued on pg. 2 the quality, availability and ing opportunities throughout
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Pulse on people Benton County Marriage Local businesses honored Applications for using Kindergartenreadiness best practices Justin Robert Meyer and ST. PAUL — A Cassie Lynette Cohn, both of select group of local preSauk Rapids. kindergarten early education programs are the newest local Three enrolled at St. John’s programs to earn their Parent University Aware Ratings, which lets COLLEGEVILLE — parents know the businesses Richard Carriveau, son are using kindergarten of Wayne and Brenda readiness best practices to Carriveau of Rice; Tyler help local children. John and Haffner, son of Kelly Deidre Allen, Tracy Morse, Haffner of Sauk Rapids; and Heather Post and Amanda Jayson Valek, son of Tim and DeMars, all of Sauk Rapids, Cathy of Sauk Rapids were volunteered to adopt these all enrolled into St. John’s best practices and verify that University for the 2016-17 fact by obtaining a Parent academic year. Classes began Aware Rating. The Parent Aug. 29. Aware Ratings are a Consumer Reports-like service that helps parents Ànd child care and preschools in their area using school-readiness best practices.
central Minnesota bouja is made on a much larger scale for hundreds or thousands of people. Many groups in Minnesota make over 300 gallons at a time in large kettles or cauldrons over an outdoor Àre. The process can take more than eight hours and sometimes even days. The broth or base is derived from meat bones; then vegetables are added and spices are normally lowered into the kettle in a cheesecloth bag. The boullion needs to be stirred frequently with large paddles in order to prevent the ingredients from settling and scorching. Bauerly’s family gathers every Labor Day to make a batch of bouja which is devoured, then divvied up and frozen for meals through-
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out the year. After ruining a full batch of the community stew, her brother Brian developed a machine to help with the labor of constant stirring. The device, designed as a ready-mix truck signature of the family’s past business, spins the meal continuously while it cooks, preventing any burning. The Tinville Lions Club uses the mixer to prepare their batches. This year, the club will make two 75-gallon batches of bouja for its Harvest Fest fundraiser. Bouja is typically made in the fall after community members harvest their gardens. This weekend’s celebration is no different. Members of the groups will come together, bringing ingredients along, and begin chopping vegetables at 6 a.m. “We get it in the pot right away and it cooks for eight hours,” Bauerly said. “We’ll make a batch Saturday and another Sunday morning. A dozen or more show up bright and early, and all day long members contribute to the bouja and other activities throughout the event.”
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Tinville Lions Club members de-bone meat for the 2015 bouja batch.
Karen Sakry peels carrots last fall for the Tinville Lions Club’s inaugural Bouja Harvest Fest.
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mal structure for having an educational system that would make sure people, all across the land, had access to research, information and educational opportunities to learn things that would help them be successful in their lives,” said Dan Martens, Benton County Extension Educator. “Initially, a lot of that [education] was how to farm the land and how to keep a home.” But there was a problem. Researchers realized the farming community did not readily accept new practices without proven results, so they turned to the young to test and share their Àndings. Young men and women were recruited for agricultural clubs, such as a corn growers club or tomato growers club, and given the opportunity to have a project plot of land with a goal of performing different actions for a given end result. According to the national 4-H website, building community clubs to help solve agricultural challenges was the Àrst step toward youth learning more about the industries in their communities Which brings us to today. With industry and technological changes, as well as changed interests of youth members, 4-H has continually progressed its educational opportunities nationwide. It focuses opportunities based on four core areas: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); citizen and leadership; healthy living; and animal science. The organization has also increased accessibility to learning experiences by expanding teaching avenues to include clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, volunteer and civic roles, camps and more. “It’s not that each county evolves, but rather that 4-H nationally evolves with the times. In urban areas, where kids don’t even have the opportunity to lease an animal, there are movements to reach kids right where they are. Clubs are forming right within their counties and catering to the interests of their communities,” Olson said. “4-H doesn’t just say we’re going to make a quilt or we’re going to take care of a pig, it has been transitioning throughout the years. So as the interests of the youth have changed the programming has changed as well.” Although over 50 percent of 4-Hers in Benton County still live on farms, the national program has seen the organization expand to those without agricultural experiences readily available to them. Of the 67,000 members across the nation, 44 percent lived in cities with a population of 10,000 or more. “We still have our farmers and rural residents, so we still have a very good livestock program, but STEM has helped diversify us and opened doors for kids who have other interests,” Olson
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MacCayle Kobluk and her dog Klaus received a champion ribbon in the Graduate Beginner Obedience Grades 3-5 class at the Minnesota State 4-H Dog Show.
Oct. 2-8, 2016 was National 4-H Week. The following 4-H adult leaders were recognized for their contributions to Benton County 4-H. First year leaders included: Mitch Ackerman, Tasha Ackerman, Brent Betker, Julie Bukowski, Myron Gleisner, Annette Iburg, Krista Kuklok, Deborah Nelson, Kelly Nelson, Shannon Nelson, Wendy Nelson, Susan Olson, Tim Olson, Nathan PÁipsen, Marcy Reding, Tristan Reding, Michelle Rosenberger, Konnie Sakry and Mandy Spiczka. Five year leaders included: DeWaine Fenna, Judy Fenna, Stacie Morris and Cynthia Schneider. 10 year leaders included: Brenda Kaschmitter and Brian Kaschmitter. 15 year leaders included: Tracy Hunt, Barb Larson and Jeremy Larson. 25 year leaders included: Robin Burton 30 year leaders included: Larry Sakry and David Templin Special awards were presented to Kenny Beehler, Mark and Pam Chmielewski, June Hirdler and Ryan Sand. 2016-17 4-H ofÀcers are: President Rylee Hackett, Vice President Leanna Schneider, Secretary Danielle Belanger, Youth Treasurer Adam Scapanski and Parliamentarian Sam Morris. said. Benton County 4-H currently has 19 live animal projects with horse being the largest exhibitor, followed by swine and beef. There are 51 static (or non-animal) projects for members to choose from and that area is led by creative arts and photography. But community members should know that if there is an interest and a volunteer to help lead the program, 4-H is open to all possibilities. Recently, shooting sports have been revived, as well as, activities with drones. But creating tomorrow’s leaders doesn’t happen by only offering activities, it happens by letting the youth lead the way. All clubs and meetings are youth-led and members have the opportunity to participate as committee members, judging volunteers or have other responsibilities within the club. “The purpose of the clubs is to give the kids the oppor-
tunity to gain citizenship experience and to learn how to take responsibility for their own future. They learn what it means to be president, vice president, secretary or treasurer of the club and are part of the decision-making process,” Martens said. Olson agreed. “The adult leaders are only there to help the youth be successful,” she said. “All the leaders are the most selÁess individuals I’ve ever seen in my life. They just have a passion for these youth and want them to succeed. And the kids know that. They have the conÀdence because they know they have that backing. It’s what all youth need.” So the next time someone says 4-H is all about farming, you can tell them it’s so much more. It is getting into the heads of the children, giving with your heart and holding each other’s hands for a healthy tomorrow.
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LOCAL NEWS Glen, Pflipsen, Weber recognized as Commended Students
SAUK RAPIDS — Justin Glen, Jeremy PÁipsen and Hannah Weber have been announced as Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. SRRHS Principal Erich Martens presented the three students with a letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, at the school’s homecoming pep fest Sept. 30. “Justin, Jeremy and Hannah are among our most talented senior students and have worked very hard throughout their high school career to reach this level. We are proud of their accomplishment and celebrate with them,” Martens said. About 34,000 students across the nation are being
What’s Happening Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class. A class for people with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Avenue N, Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and open to people of all faiths. For more information contact Pastor Prell at (320) 252-0120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen at (320)293-4545, judycr58@yahoo.com.
recognized for their exceptional academic promise. According to Martens, Commended Students placed amongst the top 5 percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
Saturday, Oct. 15, 8:30-noon — Team Dance for a Cause presents “The Last Dance.” Dance show at noon. Sauk Rapids High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids. More information at teamdanceforacause.com. Saturday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell. For more information, go to http://www. fumcscr.org/community-meal.
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Saturday, Oct. 15, 3-7 p.m. — Mylee’s Birthday Bash. Silent auction, dinner, live music. Veteran of Foreign War Post No. 6992, 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.
Jeremy PÁipsen (from left), Hannah Weber and Justin Glen were recognized as Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. They received this honor for placing in the top 5 percent of more than 1.6 million students who competed by completing the 2015 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Sunday, Oct. 16, 1-6 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Bouja Harvest Fest. Bean bag tournament, meat rafÁe, kids games and entertainment by Kevin Lange and the Mississippi Drifters. Bouja by the bowl or gallon. Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, 940 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids. Monday, Oct. 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express Site. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call (800) 5824291.
Two arrested on drug charges ST. CLOUD — An early morning simultaneous search on two St. Cloud locations resulted in two arrests Oct. 7. SWAT teams from Stearns-Benton County Sheriff OfÀces and the St. Cloud Police Department served warrants on the 300 block of 33rd Avenue North and the 700 block of 12th Avenue S. Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force investigators had previously purchased controlled substances from both locations on numerous instances.
Team memcharges of Àfth bers located both degree possessuspects, as well sion, second deas a loaded handgree possession gun, U.S. curwith intent to sell, rency and variand being a felon ous amounts of in possession of crack cocaine, a Àrearm. Jesse powdered co- Robert Leake Drum, 23, of St. caine, heroin and Cloud, formerly prescription pills of Sauk Rapbetween the two ids, was arrested, residences. transported and Robert Leake, is facing various 24, of St. Cloud, charges including was arrested and Àrst degree sale transported to the of controlled subJesse Drum stances and posStearns County Jail and was booked on session. Additional charges
may be forthcoming for both Leake and Drum. The CMVOTF was assisted in this investigation by the St. Cloud Police Department Patrol Division, the Stearns County Sheriff OfÀce Patrol Division and the SWAT teams of both St. Cloud Police and Stearns-Benton County Sheriff OfÀces. The CMVOTF is comprised of ofÀcers from the cities of St. Cloud, Little Falls and Sauk Rapids and deputies from Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Morrison and Todd Counties.
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Accident results in fatality SAUK RAPIDS – A bicyclist is dead after falling off his bike under the Highway 15 Bridge on North Benton Drive Oct. 5. Preliminary investigation indicates a 61-yearold male Benton County resident had been riding his bike southbound along the right lane of the roadway and fell into the roadway. Vehicles tried to avoid him and a vehicle driven by a 64-year-old St. Cloud resident struck the fallen man.
The Benton County medical examiner is evaluating the bicyclist to determine if there were any other underlying medical issues. The investigation is still continuing and the names of those involved have yet to be released. The Sartell Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol and the Sauk Rapids Fire Department assisted the Sauk Rapids Police Department in the investigation.
Spence set up a meeting with the township assessor and Nancy Scott, township building inspector, to discuss the issue. • Spence continues to emphasize the problem of unpaid emergency call bills. The board requested that Spence and Gondeck speak with the township attorney regarding the issue and report at the next monthly board meeting.
Andrew updates. Communication with Scott Jarnot, the development owner, was minimal throughout the last month. The wastewater system in the development still needs a lot of work, as do the roads. • Gondeck brought up a building permit issue that occurred with Bobby Lanners of RJ Lanners Trucking. Lanners feels he is being overcharged for his building permit. Erdmann requested
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Monday, Oct. 17 and Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5:30-9:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 8-hr. First Time Course. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 2341294. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m. — Celebration of Abilities with guest speaker Dr. Kelly Collins, MD. Free and open to the public, but seating limited to Àrst 300 guests. River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Avenue S, St. Cloud. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2-7 p.m. — “Our Best for You” community health event sponsored by CentraCare. Animal-assisted therapy teams, free health screenings, a walk-through giant colon exhibit, light hors d’oeuvres and more. River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Avenue S., St. Cloud. Visit http://www.centracare.com/ about-us/news-publications/news/2016/public-invited-to-ourbest-for-you-community-health-event/ for a schedule of events. RSVP online at STCLOUD2016.com or by calling (320) 2512700, ext 54100. Thursday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 8-hr. First Time Course. Life Assemble of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http:// www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Thursday, Oct. 20, 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. — Holiday Art & Craft Workshop. Simple and advanced crafts. Foley Intermediate School Cafeteria, 840 Norman Avenue N, Foley. To register call Benton County 4-H at (320) 968-5077. Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. — Cultural Café Film Festival presents “A Day Without a Mexican.” St. Cloud Hospital Hoppe Auditorium, 1406 6th Ave N, St Cloud. Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driver 8-hr. First Time Course. Apollo High School, 1000 44th Avenue N., St. Cloud. For more information or to register, visit http://www. mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Friday, Oct. 28, 3-5 p.m. — Rice Chamber of Commerce’s Trick or Treat Main Street. Main Street, Rice. Friday, Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Rice Elementary PTA Halloween Trick-or-treaters. Rice Elementary, 200 NE Third Avenue, Rice. Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. — Monster Mash sponsored by Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education. Sauk Rapids Middle School, 901 First Street S, Sauk Rapids. Enter Door 4.
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“We have to start looking at a frontage road system since it sounds like we can’t get an overpass,” said Supervisor Lloyd Erdmann. • Supervisor Craig Gondeck spoke with Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck following continued concern during the July 11 storm event. Heck stated the warning sirens in Watab Township will be activated when needed. Heck also mentioned two sergeants and two lieutenants being trained as spotters. • The 2016-2018 snowplowing contract was awarded to Marson Contractors for $36,728 a year. Marson has plowed the township previously and guarantees a twohour response time. • Gondeck discussed sand getting into the town hall’s water system, dropping the water pressure in the building. The board approved an addition to the current water system for $300, which will Àlter the sand at a greater rate. • Spence discussed Lake
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cussing the railroad quiet zone with Burlington Northern ofÀcials and updating drafts. The board hopes construction will occur in 2017. • Claudia Dumont from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) addressed the board regarding the Highway 10/County Road 4 overpass possibility. She stated the crash rating at the intersection is low compared to other intersections in her district, therefore the local MNDOT would not support an overpass being put in. • Lee Hanson, a developer in the township, made a request regarding a frontage road from 85th Street to County Road 4. “People aren’t buying property, particularly in my development, because they don’t want to have to get on Highway 10,” Hanson said. “They want other options.” The board spoke of their interest in a frontage road from Helmin Landscaping to the County Road 33 overpass.
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Saturday, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m. — Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Love of Christ Church. 1971 Pine Cone Road, St. Cloud.
Meetings Schedule First Monday Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center. Sauk Rapids Green Committee, 5 p.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center. Rice Senior Citizens Club, 12:30 p.m., Rumors Bar & Grill. First Tuesday Watab Township Board, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Mayhew Lake Township Board, 8:45 p.m., Lawrence Thell residence. Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids Development Center. First Wednesday Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m., 19 North Benton Drive. First Thursday Sauk Rapids American Legion Post No. 254 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Sauk Rapids Jaycees, 7 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Great River Regional Coin Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 2nd Street S, St. Cloud. Cy Schaefer 320-252-8452. Second Monday Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club, 7:30 p.m., at Benton Station. Third Monday Tinville Lions Club, 7 p.m., Rollie’s Redneck Bar, Highway 23 E. St. Cloud Area Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Cloud Library, call Independent Lifestyles 320529-9000. Second Tuesday Pleasantview Elementary PTA meeting, 7 p.m., Pleasantview Elementary. Minden Township Board, 8 p.m., Minden Town Hall. Sauk Rapids Fire Department, 8 p.m., Fire Hall. Rice Women of Today, 7 p.m., Rice Lions Building. Second Wednesday Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 8 p.m. at post. Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary, 7 p.m. at post. Second Thursday Trinity Ladies Aid, 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church. Sauk Rapids Women of Today, 5:30 p.m. Social time 6 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW. Third Monday Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church. Third Tuesday Benton County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Museum Building, 218 1st Street N, Sauk Rapids.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
The Sauk Rapids Herald
OPINION
Educating about choice
Election season...where do we start? Election season can be interesting for all of us, especially our children. They see the signs, hear the advertisements, and listen to their families closely, while trying to Àgure out what this all means, as families talk about the candidates. Many children indicate they prefer a particular candidate because of his/her by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN gender, political party or because it is Superintendent’s Corner the candidate chosen by his/her parent or guardian. But how many of us or our families really make an effort to understand the issues and have meaningful conversations with our children? Regardless of one’s political views, elections provide us with an amazing opportunity to talk with our children. The controversial messages and commercials can elicit emotion from time to time, but these are terriÀc opportunities for learning. We can talk with our children about the various political parties, how they differ, and what we might expect if a particular political candidate is elected. We can help our children to assess the issues being discussed, and to evaluate past voting practices and accomplishments of each candidate. Despite the speciÀc topics we discuss or even our approach however, we can use these opportunities to remind our children we have choices and our choices have an impact on those around us. We are extremely fortunate to live in the United States where our voices can be heard and where we have the opportunity to elect political leaders. It was not too long ago, even in the United States, when certain groups were not able to participate in elections. This too, might be fascinating to our children. Might they be surprised that many citizens throughout the world still do not get to vote for their leaders? I know my children were intrigued, as they cannot even imagine what it would be like to not have a voice, not be able to make decisions, and not have equal rights and opportunities. I encourage you to take some time this season to talk with your children about the elections and to become informed. There are many resources available online and/or from educators in your child’s school if needed. Let’s make sure our youth understand how valuable this time is and how important it is for each of us to participate in the process. Let’s make sure our voices are heard.
Waking up when you don't want to
Jotting down the “to-do today” list was a bit overwhelming. I think I’ll take another sip of coffee and then just close my eyes. Lately, just in my early 30s, I am waking up and feeling like I need an oil change. I’m stiff and can barely clench my Àsts without aching. When I get up, my neck feels like my head weighs a ton and my feet hurt like my body weighs a ton and as if they are bruised from pounding them on concrete. Drink lots of water By Mercy Nygaard – check; eliminate wheat – check; multiLife by Faith vitamin – check. I'm told it’s post-partum and should go away with time. I give this over to God and my aches and pains turn into gratitude. Reality is, I am clenching my hands, and although with difÀculty, I am still looking at all of my phalanges wiggling when they could be crippled with arthritis. It hurts to walk on my feet in the morning, but I have feet to walk with and all of my limbs move. While dropping the kids off at school, I heard about helping children to walk and dance for their Àrst time on the radio. I can’t remember the name of the foundation, but the cause reminded me to Ànd gratitude when instincts want to complain. How many of us have friends and family that are paralyzed or debilitated in some way? Taking care of myself has been the most important step in taking care of the people who need me. Like an airline attendant tells you while going over the safety procedures before the plane takes off, put on the oxygen mask Àrst so that you don’t lose consciousness before you can help your child receive oxygen. But after your oxygen mask is in place, you can’t just sit there and stare at yourself. You need to get up and see who else needs help. Whether you have aches and pains, heaps of paperwork to Àlter, dreadful bills to pay, calls to make and groceries needed to Àll the pantry...you gotta get up. You gotta get through it because most likely, procrastinating on these things isn’t just affecting you. There are others relying on you to get them done. When you feel like you can’t handle others relying on you, then you have to rely on someone stronger than you to help. Christian writer, Anne Voskamp, wrote in one of her daily online journals, “Nothing is more necessary than Ànding God and falling in love and deeper into Him.” So if you were wondering, this is your oxygen. This is my oxygen, this is your oxygen, this, is how we Àrst need to take care of ourselves. Then we can sacriÀce and sacriÀce brings joy. Why should we want to get out of bed every morning? Ann Voskamp continues, “Because the world is begging us all to get out of bed and sacriÀce for someone hurting, for someone different, for someone forgotten or marginalized, to hold the hand of someone who doesn’t look like us, to lean in and listen to someone angry and grieving and doubting the likes of us, to give a bit of ourselves.” Upon opening your eyes, the reason you want to get up in the morning can seem so teeny tiny, but in the broadest of spectrums it is nationally and even heavenly important. Keep praying (and if you haven’t yet, it’s time to start) for the election coming up. That despite what seems as grim choices, God can use who He is guiding you to vote, for the much needed United States resuscitation.
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Wings and things I’ve read somewhere you develop a new my lips and tummy wanting more. taste every seven years. My buds must have been But this really makes no sense at all. The up for a change, because over the course of the taste of hot wings is not necessarily a pleasursummer I’ve grown an insatiable craving for hot able one, but then again neither was the last wings. taste I acquired. Before the past few months, I never underBefore hot wings, I fell in love with sauerstood the fascination with the messy food served kraut. I think it was a batch of homemade kraut at B-Dubs or Thursday wing nights at Rumor’s. by NATASHA BARBER from the Fernholz clan that truly won me over I had attended Wing Fest at Sports Arena East a to the sour tanginess of the fermented cabbage. year or two ago and shook my head at the chaos Years before that it was peppers and tomatoes. and uncanny Áavors of sauces poured over perI honestly didn’t decide I liked those vegetafectly good chicken drummies and wings. At that time, I bles until college. decided to stick to the only dry rub in the building — CowIt seems my whole life I have been gravitating away boy Jack’s. from the sweet, rich Áavors of chocolates, candies and Of course there were other Áavors I have indulged in cakes and toward more uncomfortable savors. at home, like lemon pepper, Parmesan Garlic made with a Which I guess brings me to my point. If I had never deRitz cracker breading or a honey Sriracha blend, but I had cided to try the foods that I never liked beforehand, I may no desire towards traditional hot wings. Until now. have gone on living life without chili, Italian pasta salad, In the past month, I’ve probably ate them once a week. Reubens and hot wings. It seems as soon as my refrigerator is emptied of the sigBut this lightbulb applies to more than just food. The nature Styrofoam to-go box — because you have to order revelation can relate to almost every aspect of life. Change enough to take some home right? I mean, it’s like the only can be good. Take a risk, give it a try. If you don’t like it, food that’s great re-heated. Well anyway, as soon as my you’re welcome to spit it out and go back to chewing on leftovers are gone, I’m thinking about the next opportunity what you were before. But if you never try it, you’ll never to make or order wings. There’s just something about that know what you may be missing. Frank’s Red Hot, Tabasco-y burning sensation that leaves
Vikings overcome injuries to remain undefeated Last Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings heads to Philadelphia for a showdown with handily defeated the AFC South divisionthe Àrst-place Eagles and their devastating leading Houston Texans 31-13 despite a rash defensive front on Oct. 23. of injuries to key offensive players. We’ve all One of the most surprising things about the heard about the injuries to incumbent starting Vikings’ offense so far this year has been the quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, left tackle success of the team’s wide receivers. Prior to Matt Kalil and All-Pro running back Adrian his groin injury last week, Stefon Diggs had Peterson, but those three guys are just the tip emerged as one of the top receiving threats of the iceberg. On Sunday, the Vikings were in the league. Even with Diggs out, however, by ANDY THAYER also without burgeoning star wideout Stefon the group didn’t miss a beat against Houston. Sports Columnist Diggs, starting right tackle Andre Smith and Adam Thielen pulled in seven catches for 127 right guard Brandon Fusco (who was nuked yards and a long touchdown, and Cordarrelle by Houston defensive lineman Jadeveon Patterson made an amazing touchdown catch Clowney early in Sunday’s game). In related news, it didn’t in tight coverage that looked like something out of Cris matter at all, and the outcome of this game was never in Carter’s playbook. Are these guys looking so good because doubt, which is a scary thing for opposing teams. of Bradford’s play or are they making legitimate strides? I’ll happily admit it – I was wrong about Sam Bradford. With the way this team’s defense and special teams units His decisiveness, arm strength and accuracy are saving the are playing, all the Vikings’ offense has to do is control Vikings’ offense and making the beleaguered offensive the ball and put a few points on the board and this team line look passable. Bradford gets rid of the ball quickly is going to be in every game. If the wide receivers keep and does a good job of exploiting weak spots in the making plays, I think we can safely say the loss of Adrian opposing defenses. I think it’s fair at this point to say Teddy Peterson does not mean this team’s offense is going to be Bridgewater has never had a four-game stretch as good completely derailed. as Bradford’s Àrst four games in a Vikings’ uniform. And Fans of the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings are approaching it’s clear that general manager Rick Spielman (who traded dangerous crossroads. After the NFC championship game in for Bradford) knew what he is doing when he dealt a Àrst- January 2010 (Brett Favre Bountygate), I promised myself I round pick and a conditional fourth-rounder to Philadelphia would never let myself get emotionally attached to another for the 28-year-old signal caller. Vikings’ team. From their inception back in 1961, no matter However, at this point, center Joe Berger is the how good the Vikings are, they have always found a way to team’s only starting offensive lineman who hasn’t missed screw things up (to be more precise, they often Ànd the most signiÀcant time due to injury this season. The bye week traumatizing and emotionally devastating way possible couldn’t be coming at a better time for the Vikings, because to screw things up). Is it possible things are different this these injuries, if they keep mounting, are eventually going year? Does head coach Mike Zimmer – who seems to be to catch up with them. With right tackle Andre Smith being one of the most level-headed and disciplined leaders I’ve placed on the IR due to a torn tricep (joining Matt Kalil), ever seen in charge of a Minnesota team – have this team the team needs some time to get warm bodies in place on locked in mentally? It just feels different with Zimmer at the offensive line. The Vikings worked out former No. 1 the helm. The Vikings are the last remaining undefeated overall pick offensive tackle Jake Long on Monday, and as team in football, and I get the feeling they can hang with long as his knees checked out in his physical exam, they anyone if they can avoid more injuries and don’t implode. will likely sign him to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. The Denver Broncos laid out a blueprint last season that The Vikings have gotten passable play from replacement showed how a team can win a Super Bowl with dominant linemen T.J. Clemmings, Zac Kerin and Jeremiah Sirles defense and passable offense in today’s NFL, and you can over the past few weeks, but it would be nice to have an bet that Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman took notice. actual NFL-caliber offensive line in place before the team
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
OBITUARIES
Jean Bettendorf
Carol R. Weber Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice for Carol R. Weber, age 75, of Rice who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Thomas Becker ofÀciated and burial was in Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery near Little Falls. Carol was born July 27, 1941 in St. Cloud to Ruben and Margaret (Kujawa) Gales. She married Jim Weber on April 18, 1962 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Carol lived in the Rice
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for creativity and impacted countless young people with her enthusiasm for art. Jean met her husband, Bill, in 1969 and they’ve been together ever since, married in 1973. Jean adored her family, time with her kids and grandchildren took precedence over anything else. In her teaching days, her students joked that if you could get her to start talking about her kids, they could avoid assignments for the day! Jean loved to travel, taking numerous trips area most all of her life. She was a homemaker and also worked at Carl’s Foods, Rice Elementary and Shopko. She enjoyed crocheting and word Ànds. Carol was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was caring and selÁess, always putting others needs before her own. Survivors include her husband, Jim, of 54 years of Rice; children, Dennis (Brenda Sommers) of Rice; Jeff (Betty) of Rice; Mary Weber of Rice; Scott of Rice; grandchildren, Katie, Rebecca, Derek, Justin, Darren, Madison, Ryan;
worldwide and wintering in Ft. Myers, Fla., the past 10 years. She loved camping, biking, motor-homing, cruising on the river, live music and festivals. She enjoyed volunteering at the Paramount Art Gallery and with RSVP. She also loved shopping for unique and creative items. She had a vibrant, “forever young” attitude, always in the pursuit of fun, and could make a friend anywhere. Jean is survived by her husband, Bill, Rice; Her son, Cassidy (Renee), Boyceville, Wis.; her daughter, Courtney (John) Standish, St. Paul; her three grandchildren, Zander Standish, Forest and Arlo Benttendorf; and her sister, Gayle (Nelson) Henderson, SpringÀeld, Va. Memorials are preferred in Jean’s name to Paramount Center for the Arts or the Coborn Cancer Center.
Rita C. Skillrud Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids for Rita C. Skillrud, age 85 of Sauk Rapids, who died last Monday at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated and burial was at 2 p.m. Monday at Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids and 9-10 a.m. Monday at the church. Sauk Rapids American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 254 prayed at 6 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Rita was born March 1, 1931 in St. Cloud to Charles and Frances (Lehnen) Condon. She married
sisters, Joyce (Alvin) Voigt of St. Cloud; Mary Gales; brother, Merle (Joan) Gales of Sauk Rapids; and brother-in-law, John LeRoux of Coon Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patty; foster child, Patricia Proell; daughter-in-law, Teresa Weber; and sister, Nancy LeRoux. Memorial are preferred to Minnesota Alzheimer’s Association. Obituary and guestbook are available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.
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Jean Bettendorf passed away at home surrounded by family, ending a courageous two-year war with ovarian cancer. At Jean’s request, a private service will be held with her loving family. A celebration of life open house for family and friends will be held at the Lakeview Center at Benton Beach, Rice (the location of Jean and Bill’s Àrst date) on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2-6 p.m., commemorating her 65th birthday. Jean was born in Minneapolis to Burnett (Burt) and Esther (Kampmeier) Hollen. She attended Minneapolis schools until 12th grade when she transferred to Tech High School, class of ‘69. She received her B.S. degree in art education from St. Cloud State University and taught art at Foley Intermediate School for 20 years. She had a passion
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
The Sauk Rapids Herald
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Weather and phenology in review Mastey Financial celebrates anniversary Weather: Wet weather continues. A lot more rain than last year when we only received 1.56 inches of rain (No snow). Temperature wise, nothing unusual with the low temperature of 37 degrees Sept. 14 and the high of 82 Sept. 19. The average temperatures were 53.7 and 71.5 degrees for the low and high, respectively. Rain fell on 15 days. The most rain I recorded was 0.73 inches Sept. 21. Rain fell off and on all month keeping the grass green. Total for the month was 3.38 inches and for the calendar year 29.56 inches, nearly Àve inches more than last year at this time. Local weather records for September: The cold-
est occurred in jays, an occasional 1942 when the Northern cardinal, mercury dipped Mourning doves, to a warm jacket White-breasted nutday of 18 degrees hatch, GoldÀnch, a (Lots of ice in the few gulls, and most bird bath). On the notable, the appearpositive side, 106 ance of a Red-headdegrees in 1931, ed woodpecker. This uncomfortable! In By Jim Hovda was a rare sighting 1926, we received as I’ve only seen two Rice 10.72 inches of or three in the past rain, while in 1995 0.2 inches 10 years. of snow fell marking the start With the fall Áowers in of the snow season. full bloom I sighted these Phenology: With fall ap- butterÁies: a Painted lady, proaching, the Northern Ori- two Monarchs, a Pearl cresoles left in mass Sept. 1 with cent and a Silvery Checknumbers falling to zero on the erspot all attracted to Asters; Sept. 8. Ruby-throated hum- not to mention all the pollimingbirds were mostly gone nators present. Sedum and by Sept. 16 with just a few mums were in full bloom, stragglers after that. Com- too. mon at the feeder were: Blue A few critters present
were: one garter snake in the buffer strip, lots of chipmunks, a couple of Áying squirrels and at least two bunnies, which come at night to eat cracked corn. Little Rock Lake: Lake level has remained stable. A lot of algae mid-month and surface algae the last 10 days. Water temperature was 70 degrees on Sept. 1 and 60 degrees Sept. 23. Secchi disk readings remained at about 16 inches (disappointing). When the water temperature drops things will improve. What’s ahead: Almost for sure, our Àrst killing frost and maybe snow. It’s time to check out the snow blower and clean out the bird houses.
Ditch cleaning season PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
April Mastey (left), Patrick Mastey and Tracy Zapzalka gathPHOTO SUBMITTED ered with customers Oct. 4 during Mastey Financial Group’s The Sauk Rapids-Rice Àve-year anniversary party. The gathering included live mu- High School boys’ hocksic, food and conversations. ey team members – (from left) Tucker Koenig, Chase Scott, Cole Tenvoorde, Morgan Barber, Danny Sertich, Tristen Mortenson, Mason Wiebusch, Daymin Dodge, Connor Cariveau and Chase City of Rice Christensen – cleaned ditches 205 Main St E -PO Box 179 along a two mile stretch of Rice, MN 56367 Benton County Road 45 from 320 393-2280 Mayhew Lake Road to County CITY OF RICE Road 8. This effort is part of RESOLUTION #100316-02 Adopt A Highway. The team cleans this particular stretch RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF of roadway in the spring and STORMWATER ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF RICE fall of each year.
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to do each of the following: l) Publish the approved summary language set out above once in the City’s ofÀcial newspaper; 2) Place a copy of the full Ordinance in the public library in the City of Royalton; 3) Place a copy of the full Ordinance in the Benton County Law Library; 4) Keep a copy of the full Ordinance in City Hall and make it available for inspection during business hours upon reasonable request; and 5) Place the Ordinance in the City Ordinance Book within 20 days together with a copy of the afÀdavit of having published the approved summary language. Adopted this 3’d day of October, 2016 by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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The St. Pat’s 4-H Club members – (front, from lefT) Kylee Frisbie, Emily Frisbie, Ava Sand and Eilayna Sand; (back, from left) Landrie Walz, Veronica Peacock, Richelle Peacock and Raeley Walz cleaned ditches along a two-mile stretch of Highway 95 Oct. 2. The club participates in the ditch cleaning twice a year.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of City of Rice has adopted Stonnwater Ordinance, an ordinance (the ''Ordinance"); WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing chatts or maps; WHEREAS, the length of the Ordinance makes it impractical and costly to publish it in its entirety; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rice that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of the Ordinance, which is hereby approved, to be published in the City's ofÀcial newspaper in lieu of the entire Ordinance: CITY OF RICE MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Rice ("City") has adopted the Stormwater Ordinance ("Ordinance") in the City. The Ordinance meets the current construction site erosion and sediment control and post-construction stormwater management regulatory requirements for construction activity and small construction activity (NPDES Permit). It is also meets the Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) developed under Minnesota Statutes. The Ordinance regulates non-storm water discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law. The Ordinance requires that development within the City provide stormwater management measures and erosion and sediment control measures that control or manage stormwater runoff. The ordinance deÀnes when a Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Permits are required. The Ordinance deÀnes the process of reviewing such permits and site design requirements. The Ordinance also deÀnes the inspection and maintenance responsibilities for stormwater facilities and illicit discharges as well as providing a process to enforce its provisions. Finally, the Ordinance creates a process to calculate stormwater utility fees within the City and adds deÀnitions of applicable terms used in the Ordinance. The full text of the ordinance is available for inspection at the Rice City Hall. Stephanie Fischer, City Clerk
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
SRR places second in nine-team tourney
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Angela Konz blocks a ball while Bailey Becker stands nearby for backup during the Storm’s nine-team home tournament Oct. 8.
eyes were on the court when that game was going,” Anderson said. “It was a total team effort. I told the girls after they tournament you
faced a very good team and went toe-to-toe with them.” The Storm started the day with a 25-7, 25-23 win over Deer River then they
downed a tough Albany squad 25-11, 22-25, 15-11 to reach the championship against Morris. “Our blocking was able to frustrate and slow up their hitters,” Anderson said. The Storm played 10 sets during the day and had many girls with great stats when the last game was complete. Bailey Becker (28), Angela Konz (25), Morgan Maselter (24), and Soleil Newland (20) paced the team in kills. Konz and Newland combined for 26 blocks. Abbey Duray had 39 digs for the Storm. Serving was a strong point for the Storm in the tournament as well. They Ànished with 27 aces. Meyer and Becker led the way with six each. Duray, 2424, and Newland, 30-30, never missed a serve in the tournament. SRR traveled to St. Cloud Tech Oct. 11 and then will host Willmar Oct. 13 and Rocori Oct. 18. “We are looking forward to the next few weeks,” Anderson said. Sartell def. SRR, 20-25, 25-16, 25-22, 25-19 The Storm captured the Àrst set but lost the next three in their Central Lakes Conference clash with the Sabres Oct. 6 in Sartell. “We let one slip away against Sartell. We came out and passed and served well in the Àrst set but after that we didn’t pass very well,” Anderson said. Becker led the Storm with seven kills. Newland had Àve blocks for SRR.
Boys soccer aiming for wins by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
After a rough week on the Àeld, the boys soccer team is hoping for some wins going into playoffs. The team took on St. Cloud Cathedral Oct. 3 and
Willmar Oct. 6, bringing goals in the Àrst 10 minutes of home losses for both games. play,” said coach Chris Rothstein. “It wasn’t a great performance from the Storm.” Willmar 9, Sauk Rapids-Rice 0 St. Cloud Cathedral 4, The team found a crushSauk Rapids-Rice 1 ing shutout against Willmar, The Storm found themlosing 9-0. Gabe Magby made selves on the board early in the 11 saves during the game. “We let through four game, before sliding into the
4-1 loss. Grant Marolf scored just seven minutes into the game on a breakaway goal, assisted by Ramiro YanezNunez on a through ball over the top. Magby made his varsity start during the game, bringing in 11 saves.
Girls continue kicking power The girls soccer team continues to bring their power onto the Àeld. The team went through another three games without a loss, bringing their record up to 9-5-1. The team took on St. Cloud Tech in two separate matches Oct. 4 and 8, as well as facing off against Willmar Oct. 6.
during the Oct. 8 game, scoring both points for the team. She added one point in each half. The Storm nearly had a shutout over Tech, but the Tigers put in a goal on a penalty kick with three minutes remaining in the game. Sydney Plemel made eight saves for the Storm in the net.
Caitlin Schreiner and Chloe Stockinger each scored to give the Storm the lead. Midway through the second half, Willmar added two goals to tie. Stockinger then scored again with 2:18 left in overtime to win the game. The Storm outshot the Cardinals 22-5. S. Plemel made four saves and Anna Iburg added another.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1, Willmar 2 St. Cloud Tech 1 The Storm had an inSauk Rapids-Rice 2, The Storm brought teresting back-and-forth St. Cloud Tech 1 Allyson Walz found affair into overtime Oct. 6 a draw against St. Cloud herself making plays at against the Willmar Cardi- Tech Oct. 4. Emma Plemel added the goal for Sauk the opposing net twice nals.
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The best way to summarize the Sauk RapidsRice volleyball matches might be bittersweet. Just two days after losing to rival Sartell in four sets, the Storm put together a terriÀc showing and placed second in their nineteam home tournament on Saturday. SRR battled Morris Area, a team ranked in the top ten in 2AA, in the championship and lost 2518, 14-25, 23-21. “Our girls kept pushing forward. They didn’t get tentative. They kept attacking and that was great to see,” said head coach Dave Anderson. Anderson said his teams ability to slow down attacks from the Morris front-line players was critical for SRR. “We were able to slow up their hitters. That was key for us. We served well, we passed well and played well defensively. It was two very good teams going at it, making plays,” he said. The third set was the set of the day at the Sauk Rapids gym. After the teams split the Àrst two sets, the third set was going to go to the team that reached 15 points Àrst, but the team had to win by two. The game drew a lot of attention because of the quality of play and tightness of the match. “It was a very exciting game, not only as a coach, but as a player and ref. It was a fun atmosphere. All
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CC stars top another meet
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
Strong performances in the pool by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm girls swim and dive team is becoming a force to be reckoned with as they continue to progress through the season. The team had numerous top Àve Ànishes as they competed in the True Team meet and as they hosted St. Cloud Apollo. Adding to the high placings, Anna Lucas broke three school records between the two meets, in the 200 IM, the 100 backstroke and the 500 freestyle.
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Paige Sunstrom and Sam Ringger continue to be the top runners for the Storm cross country team, both coming in eighth place out of more than 100 racers. Sunstrom found herself crossing the Ànish line at 19:36.81 and Ringger crossed at 16:39.84. Following Sunstrom, Kaylee Martins placed 43rd with a time of 21:00.37. Julia Severson placed 53rd with a time of 21:21.47. Emma Mader placed 72nd with a time of 22:30.06. Matraca Conarro came in 95th with a time of 24:27.58. The boys followed Ringger’s lead in the race as well. Logan Leavey came in 38th with a time of 17:47.19. Alex Torvik crossed the Ànish line with a time of 18:02.40, placing 51st. Dakota Johnson immediately followed Torvik in 52nd, with a time of 18:03.85. Danny Sertich came in 62nd with a time of 18:17.52. Hunter Rajkowski timed in at 18:35.75, placing 76th. Ryan Sweeney placed 85th with a time of 18:40.40.
True Team The team came together well as they competed in the True Team meet in Becker. The girls placed fourth out of the 10 teams. Some of the top swimmers were Anna Lucas, Mya Reinert, Sabel Omvongkot, Abigail Tangen and Ella Benoit, all of whom placed in the top Àve in at least one event. Lucas broke two of her three school records at this meet. Results: 200 MR: 3rd Lucas, E. Benoit, Mikayla Zaske, Omvongkot 1:57.66; 9th Tangen, Jaclyn Rasmussen, Madi Davis, Maya Zaske 2:07.78; 18th Brindelyn Mastey, Lily Benoit, Olivia Krepp, Olivia MacDonald 2:15.13; 25th
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Madi Davis swims in the 200 freestyle race during the meet against Apollo. The Storm won 96-78.
Hannah Guhlke, Haley Davis, Ashley Tapio, Haley Ziegler 2:25.77. 200 FS: 3rd Reinert 2:07.70; 5th Tangen 2:10.65; 6th M. Davis 2:11.37; 20th Amber Eisenschenk 2:24.07. 200 IM: 3rd Lucas 2:14.57; 19th L. Benoit 2:41.73; 28th Valeria BonillaFlores 2:45.66; 33rd Krepp 2:55.62. 50 FS: 3rd Omvongkot 26.00; 10th Mikayla Zaske 27.33; 16th Maya Zaske 28.38; 21st H. Davis 28.84. 100 FLY: 7th M. Davis 1:10.12; 9th Mikayla Zaske 1:10.37; 18th Bonilla-Flores 1:15.01; 25th Krepp 1:23.03. 100 FS: 7th Omvongkot 58.91; 10th E. Benoit 59.59; 16th H. Davis 1:02.97; 24th MacDonald 1:05.71. 500 FS: 3rd Reinert 5:44.56; 4th Tangen 5:55.43; 14th Maya Zaske 6:20.10; 18th Eisenschenk 6:24.15. 200 FSR: 5th Tangen, Reinert, E. Benoit, Mikayla Zaske 1:48.83; 16th MacDonald, Rasmussen, BonillaFlores, Mastey 1:58.18; 19th Alyssa Handeland, Tapio, Grace Martin, Krepp 2:01.75; 23rd H. Ziegler, Guhlke, L. Benoit, Madeline Ziegler 2:04.49. 100 BK: 1st Lucas
Ella Benoit is one of the teams’ strongest swimmers and is also one of this year’s captains. Benoit performed well throughout the past few meets, taking a few top three Ànishes.
1:02.05; 17th Mastey 1:15.85; 19th M. Ziegler 1:17.66; 26th Guhlke 1:23.30. 100 BR: 3rd E. Benoit 1:14.95; 15th Rasmussen 1:21.25; 18th L. Benoit 1:23.39; 24th Tapio 1:26.70. 400 FSR: 2nd Lucas, M. Davis, Reinert, Omvongkot 3:53.71; 11th Maya Zaske, Bonilla-Flores, MacDonald, H. Davis 4:20.04; 20th M. Ziegler, Mastey, Eisenschenk, G. Martin 4:42.99.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 96, St. Cloud Apollo 78 The Storm blew away the Eagles with a strong wind Oct. 6 in their home pool, taking a 96-78 victory. Many swimmers showed strong results and dedication to bring the team to their win. The team also celebrated as Lucas broke the record she set herself last season. “My dad told me the time he clocked me at and I could hardly believe it,” Lucas said. “It was a great feeling.”
Results: 200 MR: 1st Mikayla Zaske, Rasmussen, M. Davis, Reinert 2:08.12; 3rd Omvongkot, Krepp, E. Benoit, Maya Zaske 2:11.36; Tangen, Lucas, Bonilla-Flores, M. Ziegler 2:09.41; H. Ziegler, Abigail Swanson, Aliyah Yogerst, Handeland 2:30.80. 200 FS: 1st Reinert 2:08.37; 2nd M. Davis 2:14.38; 3rd Omvongkot 2:18.84; L. Benoit 2:26.09; Rasmussen 2:31.37. 200 IM: 3rd Tapio 2:58.20; 4th Kendal Stucke 3:06.20; Krepp 2:45.69; Ashlyn Schreiner 2:59.44. 50 FS: 2nd E. Benoit 27.20; 3rd Mikayla Zaske 27.81; 5th Maya Zaske 28.95; MacDonald 29.62. 1 MTR Diving: 2nd Jazmynn Henrickson 103.25. 100 FLY: 2nd M. Davis 1:10.59; 3rd Tangen1:14.55; 4th Mastey 1:21.34; Lydia Zabinski 1:27.94; Hanna Lauderbaugh 1:29.17. 100 FS: 1st Reinert 58.65; 3rd Maya Zaske 1:03.19; 4th MacDonald 1:06.47; Eisenschenk 1:08.78. 500 FS: 1st Lucas 5:23.17; 2nd BonillaFlores 6:14.46; 3rd L. Benoit 6:29.12; 4th H. Ziegler 6:52.02; Guhlke 7:22.00; Lillyann Timmer 7:27.45. 200 FSR: 1st Omvongkot, Lucas, Reinert, Mikayla Zaske 1:46.89; 3rd H. Davis, E. Benoit, M. Davis, L. Benoit 1:53.16; Rasmussen, MacDonald, Mastey, Handeland 2:01.54; Swanson, Tapio, Alexa Martin, Gabrielle Schmit 2:05.79. 100 BK: 1st Omvongkot 1:11.56; 2nd Tangen 1:14.77; 3rd Eisenschenk 1:21.05; Krepp 1:21.32. 100 BR: Rasmussen 1:20.31; Mikayla Zaske 1:22.39; H. Davis 1:25.24; Tapio 1:27.67. 400 FSR: H. Davis, E. Benoit, Bonilla-Flores, Maya Zaske 4:12.18; MacDonald, Lucas, M. Ziegler, Tangen 4:15.81; Eisenschenk, L. Benoit, H. Ziegler, Mastey 4:37.24.
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The girls Collision tennis team nearly made it to the sections tournament, but their one-point loss to Rocori caused them to miss the opportunity. With the end of the season comes a feeling of loss for coach Jamie Hatlestad. “I feel like we are losing the face of the franchise in a way,” Hatlestad said. “We will be graduating eight seniors this spring. However, the coaching staff and I are conÀdent there are girls to step in where there are players leaving.”
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tie the game. Tristyn Sabina, Josh Laven, Austin Langworthy and Tyler Larwood each gained assists. Granite City came back with one when Keenan Lund brought in the puck for a one-time pass to Jack Petroske. The shot failed, but Moore lost it in his crease and Petroske came back to Ànish the play. Casey Esselman tacked on a second assist. The Jacks ended the period with a lead of one. When the third period started, Granite City wouldn’t let its guard
down. Braden Altena scored off a centering pass from Matthew Moran and Lund with only 54 seconds on the clock. The clock ran down as the two teams accumulated penalty minutes, but neither scored again. Lumberjack goalie Mac Berglove saved 18 of 20 shots on goal, while Moore 25 of 29. Breezy Point sat 35 minutes on seven infractions, and Granite City 20 on six. The Lumberjacks host the Alexandria Blizzard Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
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lowed up with a power play goal fed in from above the faceoff circle. The puck bounced stick-side, top right passed Breezy Point goalie Bronson Moore. Moore had multiple acrobatic moves throughout the night, but was unable to stop the loose puck. Brandon Baker tallied the lone assist. As the Lumberjacks started the second with a two goal lead, the North Stars quickly shut them down. Breezy’s Nick Blanchette and Steven Kukla each scored goals to
Rocori 4, Collision 3 Grace Middendorf, Jordyn Krueger, Bailey Seppelt and Rachel Leen were the powerhouse players for the Collision Oct. 7 in the subsections match against Rocori, bringing in
three points for the team. Megan Koprek was within one set of bringing in a fourth point and the victory for the team in her No. 3 singles three-set match. In singles competition, Taryn Czech lost in No. 1 singles 0-6, 1-6. G. Middendorf won in No. 2 singles 6-2, 7-5. Koprek lost in her No. 3 singles threeset match 4-6, 7-5, 2-6. Krueger won yet another match in her season in No. 4 singles 6-3, 6-0. In doubles competition, Seppelt and Leen won in No. 1 doubles 7-5, 6-4. Andrea Decker and Megan Bemboom lost in No. 2 doubles 5-7, 2-6. Keanna Brudwick and Jacquelyn Middendorf lost in No. 3 doubles 1-6, 1-6.
their Sartell rivals, despite missing two varsity starters – Koprek and Brudwick. Krueger, Leen, Bemboom, Seppelt and Decker were the ones bringing in the points this match. In singles competition, Czech lost in No. 1 singles 1-6, 4-6. G. Middendorf lost in no. 2 singles 2-6, 4-6. Krueger won in No. 3 singles 6-3, 6-3. Ashley Grise lost in No. 4 singles 4-6, 3-6. The doubles competition was Àred up in this meet. Leen and Bemboom made up their strong bond in No. 1 doubles, bringing in yet another win 6-3, 6-2. Seppelt and Decker also had a strong momentum, bringing in a win for their No. 2 doubles competition in three sets 6-4, 1-6, 6-2. J. Middendorf and Mataya Sartell 4, Collision 3 Ganley lost in No. 3 douThe Collision also had bles 4-6, 2-6. close competition with
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Shattering records, one stroke at a time
Lucas breaks three records in two meets by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Determination and hard work are often keys to a person’s success. Freshman Anna Lucas recognizes that and uses it each and every day, especially when she hits the water. Because of that, it comes as no surprise that Lucas broke three school records within the last week – a goal she’s had since the beginning of the season. “It’s her work ethic and determination, alone, that got her here,” said coach Ray Nelson. “It’s just really incredible. I think the team’s support helps her a lot too.” She timed in at 2:14.57 in the 200 IM, 1:02.05 for the 100 backstroke and 5:23.17 in the 500 freestyle. The 200 IM and the 500 freestyle are her favor-
Oct. 6, where she broke her own record. “I went to my coach and asked him how to swim the race because I hadn’t done it in so long. He told me to just go out there and swim, so that’s what I did,” Lucas said. “My stroke was so long and felt perfect. My turns were fast and snappy. I remember touching and my dad told me he had me at a 5:23. I said ‘oh really?’ Then I looked up and saw it. I was so surprised. I started crying because I did not know that would happen.” Lucas is still in awe of her accomplishments. “I don’t even know how to explain it,” she said. “It just shows how much harder I’ve worked, how much I’ve grown and how much strength I have. It means a PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA Anna Lucas will have her name added to lot to me because my hard the record board behind her for at least work and dedication is paythree events – the 200 IM, the 100 back- ing off.” stroke and the 500 freestyle. She broke all Despite breaking the three records within the past week. records, the coaching staff isn’t planning on changing the board until after the state meet is over. ite events. get into your mode,” she 50. They are my two favor“It’s pretty unusual to “I like the 500 because said. “I like the 200 IM ites.” see records broken this time you can just relax and go because it’s different and Her most memorable of year,” Nelson said. “My with it. You have time to you change strokes every race was the 500 freestyle guess is she’ll break some of those records again this season, so that’s our main reason.” Lucas has been swimming since she was 9, always striving for the next accomplishment. “I think I get that from my mom,” Lucas said.
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“She is a swimmer too, so I just keep striving to have more accomplishments than her.” Lucas feels she couldn’t do what she does without her team. “The team is so great. We love each other and support each other so much,” she said. “Their support and the support from the coaches made breaking records a lot easier.” Nelson agreed. “The team just gets behind her and it’s incredible,” he said. The team’s support also shows her what kind of swimmer she is and the goals she can reach. Even though she has 3.5 seasons left with the Storm, she is already thinking of where she wants to swim at the college level. “I want to be good enough to go to the University of Minnesota and swim in the Big Ten,” Lucas said. “That’s a goal of mine, to swim at a Division 1 school.” Nelson feels she is on the right track and has the potential to get to that level. “A lot of the records she broke were up there for a long time,” Nelson said. “Even after she’s long done with her time here at the high school and at the college level, her name will be known around here. She’s a really talented swimmer.”
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Gage Dooley hands off the ball to Camdin Carlson-Mathies during the Storms’ game Oct. 7 at Sartell. by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Willmar Oct. 19. Stats: Passing – MiltonBaumgardner 10-18 144 yds TD; Dooley 5-10 24 yds. Rushing – CarlsonMathies 9-42; Thelen 1-1; Tretter 1- -1; Dooley 2- -3. Receiving – Tretter 6-117 TD; Waldorf 8-36; Bokelman 1-15.
The Storm football team took on their Sartell rivals Oct. 7, falling 217. When the team was losing 14-0 at the start of the second half, coach Phil Klaphake improvised. “I started drawing in the dirt,” Klaphake said. “We threw a play together and it worked.” Jacob Bokelman and Daunte Indeed it did. The play Molski bring down a Sartell resulted in a 80-yard pass ball carrier. from Cade Milton-Baumgardner to Braden Tretter in the end zone. “It was really fun to watch them execute that play,” Klaphake said. “It is cool to watch the team grow and develop.” One thing Klaphake plans to focus on during practices before Friday’s game against St. Cloud Apollo is ball-handling drills. During the game against Sartell, the team gave up three fumbles and an interception. “I think by focusing in on this a little more, we will have better execution and more depth,” Klaphake said. “Our defense has been playing well all season and I want to work on a few things with our offense to push them to the next level.” The team had a total of 168 passing yards and 35 rushing yards during the game. The Storm takes on St. Cloud Apollo Oct. 14 and
Accomplishment: Is a captain of the Sauk Rapids-Rice cross country team What do you enjoy most about cross country? I enjoy the team the most, we have such a positive and supportive team that it makes running the long distance worth it. What is the best race or meet you’ve ever been a part of? The best meet I have been a part of is the Little Falls meet. It’s my favorite because it’s the biggest meet we go to, and it’s quite an adrenaline rush to see so many athletes from different schools in the same sport. What are some other activities you are involved in within the school? I am a part of the LINK program, which helps freshman get comfortable with the big school, student council, and I am also a captain of the track and Àeld team. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? All of my history classes because I Ànd them the most interesting, and they help you get a grasp of how the world use to be and how it has become what it is today. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I am looking forward to having fun this year and making memories for the future with my fellow classmates for our Ànal year together. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? To always be myself and to always have a positive mindset about everything especially challenges that can come my way. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing sports, traveling with my family and shopping for shoes. What are your future plans? I plan to go to college to get a degree in business management or education services and potentially participate in track and Àeld. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:
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SAUK RAPIDS — A handful of tractors and equipment sit under the trees in what Ernie Wollak calls his “boneyard.” The pieces are weathered and show their age. The iron is rusted and lichen grows across the chipped paint. But although the grouping looks like a pile of longforgotten scrap metal, it is nothing of the sort. For within this heap of history lies something special — Wollak’s next project.
“I remember when I had 20 tractors sitting out there,” said Wollak, owner of Ernie’s Antique Tractors and Wollak Construction, Inc. Along with marbles, old safes, toy tractors and a token historic ink well, oil sample or candy machine, Wollak collects old tractors. After purchasing the old iron from auctions locally and across the nation, he pays for them to be completely restored to their original state. “You Ànd collections, but you don’t Ànd collec-
tions of 100 tractors, totally restored with new rubber. We go through everything – clutches, carburetors, engines – and they get new paint,” he said. To date, Wollak has over 130 non-duplicated pieces of farm machinery. His tractors range 20 different makes from the recognizable Allis Chalmers, International Harvester, John Deere and Minneapolis Moline to the rare Cockshutt, Oliver and Wallis. In addition to the tractors, Wollak owns historical pieces such as a hay stacker, a corn binder and a manual silage chopper. His collection is kept in an orderly, indoor, three-wing museum and all of the ma-
chines are in running condition. “Every tractor has a battery and is hooked up,” Wollak said. “We put about 12 new batteries in each year. We start every tractor twice a year and run about a quarter gallon of gas through them. If you don’t start them, everything gets so dry and the gas gets old.” The Àrst tractor Wollak restored came to him in a bittersweet transaction. While establishing his business in the early 1980s, Wollak constructed both houses and agricultural Wollak continued on pg. 2B
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after growing and grafting Àve apple trees from seed. The grove now spans 10 acres and boasts over 1,000 trees. Typically, Kitchar would harvest 8 to 10,000 bushels of apples from his land, but this year was different. Kitchar’s trees dropped their apple blossoms early in the growing season and the ones left were salvageable only for cider. “I can’t be certain, but I believe the reason why we had no apples this year is because we had three or four hard frosts after the trees had blossomed,” Kitchar said. “The blossom Jack’s Apple Farm continued on pg. 3B
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LOCAL NEWS Tuesday, September 27 0541 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 1100 hrs – property 1143 hrs – accident on Benton Dr and 9th St N 1209 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 4th St S 1258 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1558 hrs – driving 1633 hrs – missing person on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1742 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 1902 hrs – trafÀc accident on Benton Dr N and 1st Ave N 1912 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 10th Ave NE 1959 hrs – drunk 2052 hrs – disturbance on the 1700 block of 7th Ave N 2344 hrs – welfare check on 1st St S and River Ave 1 trafÀc stop; 1 alarm; 4 medical calls; 1 assist
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session on September 20, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2016 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 29, 2016 as written; 3) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 6, 2016 as written; and 4) approve Application for Permit to Host a Special Event on October 13, 2016 as requested by Deanna Rosa, dba/Rollies LLC. Phil Miller, County Attorney, explained that Benton County has been notiÀed of an annual award of $70,000 from the State to the Benton County Attorney’s OfÀce, Crime Victims Services Unit. He indicated that this award was increased from the previous $42,000 renewable funding and will be used to fund a parttime position to assist Benton County crime victims as cases go through the court process; the funds will also be used to pay for training, updating materials and assistance in providing direct services to said crime victims. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#28 authorizing Benton County Attorney, Philip Miller, to complete and sign the necessary paperwork for the MN OfÀce of Justice Programs 2017 Victim Services Grant award so that Benton County may receive said funds. Referencing the previous item, Attorney Miller noted that the increased Victims Services Unit award was based upon a submitted grant application which included the rising criminal case load numbers as well as the additional services the ofÀce was able to provide victims and witnesses during Àscal year 2016, with the aid of the temporary Victim Services Assistant. He noted that the county match to receive the grant is $13,067, which would be covered by paying the Victim Services Coordinator’s county-paid beneÀts and retirement, which the county already does, which is in excess of $14,000. McMahon/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#29, authorizing the advertisement and hiring of a part-time (24 hours/week) Victim Services Assistant, said position to remain in place so long as grant funding is available (if funding dissipates, the position would be terminated unless there is County Board action to the contrary). Chair Buerkle requested that the County Attorney’s OfÀce provide the Board with periodic updates with regard to this grant-funded position. Referencing the attack which occurred last week at Crossroads Mall, Sheriff Heck commented that “…today is a different day in Central MN than it was last week…the evil and the violence that we’ve seen across this country over the last 15 years and across the world has “come home” to show us that, truly, it can happen anywhere…” Heck noted that although the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce was not requested to respond to the mall last Saturday, Benton County did provide assistance to the St. Cloud Police Department with deputies taking calls and assisting their ofÀcers. He stated his belief that this area will continue to see changes as crime, in general, starts to accelerate, as well as events of the type which occurred at the mall. Heck commented that “…vigilance is the key and understanding how to respond to situations like these…everyone needs to take this on as their personal responsibility…” He reported an increased call-load in the areas of assaults, thefts, burglaries, drugs, and underage consumption. Heck also updated the Board on other matters, including the current Detention OfÀcer recruitment, recent jail inspection resulting in continued 100% compliance, and the Benton County Fair. Joe Janish, Department of Development Director, reported that Benton County has received funding from the State of MN in regard to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention. He noted that a group of folks was assembled to review proposals to develop a Benton County AIS plan from two organizations; this group is making a recommendation to enter into a contract with Crow River Organization of Water to develop the AIS plan for Benton County in an amount not to exceed $14,202.50. Janish clariÀed that CROW would assist in developing the plan, but not speciÀcally provide activities that are identiÀed in the plan; the intent is that the Water Resources Advisory Committee would help formulate and steer the development of the plan and identify potential projects. He noted the plan would be brought to the County Board for adoption. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve a contract with Crow River Organization of Water to develop an AIS Prevention Plan, and authorize the Chair to sign. Scott Zwick, GIS Coordinator, explained that Pictometry has been utilized in the County since 2006 and has proven to be a useful tool for a number of county departments; the most current pictures were acquired in 2014. Noting staff’s determination that the useful life of the aerial photos is about three years, Zwick stated the request to continue to fund Pictometry Áights over the next six years (through a contract with MCCC, Benton County will receive a 10% discount). Bauerly inquired if the introduction of drones could potentially drive down the cost of Áights in future years. Zwick stated his belief that this may occur on a smaller scale, but not on a county-wide scale. McMahon/ Peschl unanimous to approve a six-year contract with Pictometry (Áights to occur in 2017 and 2020), the funding of $119,304 over the six-year period to come from the Department of Development, Highway, Recorder and IT (the majority of the funding would be from restricted funds), and authorize the Chair to sign. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:27 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:10 AM. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, referenced the Àve-year road plan (2017-2021), Plan “C”, which was part of the Board packet; this option contemplates the infusion of $1.2 million of reserves and a $1.2 million loan from the Solid Waste Fund into the local road fund in 2017. He noted that this option would allow for the reconstruction of Dewey Street all the way to Norman Street (county cost portion of about $1.25 million to be paid from local dollars rather than state aid dollars); this option would also allow for the reconditioning of CR 78 from CSAH 2 to the County Line in 2019 to be fully funded. Byrd added that this option would also allow for reconstruction of CR 62 (from TH 95 to TH 23) to be funded in 2021 (right-of-way will need to be purchased to make this improvement). He pointed out that the legislature has given counties the ability to increase the wheelage fee in 2018; this plan contemplates an increase in the wheelage fee from $10 to $16 per vehicle in 2018, but offers potential property tax relief in 2018 ($67,000 from the local road fund is returned to the general levy). Byrd noted that the CSAH 29 bridge rehab project
option (advance with state aid and pay back with federal dollars). Referencing the loan from the solid waste fund, Byrd stated the intent to repay this fund over 15 years with local road allotment--$80,000 per year starting in 2018. He pointed out that by using local road dollars for a CSAH road, it opens up opportunities for CSAH turn back—i.e. if using state aid dollars for the Dewey Street project (a CSAH route entirely in the City of Foley), the county would be bound to maintain that road as the county’s for the next 20 years, or if some type of turn back agreement was reached with the City during those 20 years, a pro-rated amount would need to be paid back to the state aid fund. Byrd added that by using state aid funds for the Dewey Street project, the county would need to apply for another variance regarding the parking stalls in the city (similar to what was previously done on 4th Street). Popp clariÀed that there would need to be mutual agreement between the city and the county to move forward with a turn back. Byrd stated that, currently, the county and city are negotiating an agreement with regard to the Dewey Street reconstruction; perhaps the possible turn back discussion could be included in these negotiations/ agreement. He noted that the county currently has a municipal maintenance agreement with the city whereby the county pays the city for maintenance provided on 4th Street and Dewey Street; the city would need to see the beneÀt of Dewey Street becoming their road. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to allow the County Engineer to negotiate the possible turn back of Dewey Street with the City. Bauerly commented that the county is putting a lot of money upfront toward the Dewey Street project; it is hoped that this “show of good faith” would be returned by the city. Byrd clariÀed that the county is allowed to carry a state aid balance equal to two year’s allotment (about $2 million per year) and not receive a “hit” to the account (i.e. the state deducts based on needs); he noted that there are a number of mill and overlays (listed under unfunded/underfunded projects) where state aid funds could be used. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Àve-year road construction plan (2017-2021), Option C, as presented. Byrd stated that the MN Transportation Alliance is planning a Transportation Candidate Forum at the Kelly Inn in St. Cloud on October 12th; he has been asked to attend and speak to the needs of Benton County for transportation funding. Byrd extended an invite to Board members. Byrd updated Board members on the “3 Up the Hill” project in Sauk Rapids—paving from downtown to Summit Avenue is scheduled for this week, but may be pushed back because of the expected rain. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that September 30th is the statutory deadline for certiÀcation of the County’s proposed 2017 property tax levy and budget to the Auditor-Treasurer. He provided a summary of major factors in the proposed 2017 budget and levy: • The proposed 2017 levy increases 1.8%, or $343,505 from 2016, to a total of $19,330,998 • The proposed levy keeps the increase below the 2.5% expected growth in the County’s payable 2017 tax capacity, which translates into a small reduction in the County tax rate in 2017 • The proposed 2017 operating budget totals $42,684,658, a reduction of $2,417,671, or 5.4% from 2016 • The operating budget reduction is due primarily to a smaller road construction program next year • The proposed budget adds three new positions: • A part-time (30 hour per week) Assistant County Attorney due to increased caseloads • A Case Aid/Human Resources Contact in Human Services to focus on maximizing revenue (billing for Social Worker time/relieving Social Workers of clerical tasks); and to manage recruitments for the Department • An Eligibility Specialist for Human Services related primarily to increased caseload from the MNSURE program • The proposed budget adds $25,000 to help the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District hire a Water Plan Technician to update and implement the County Water Plan • The Highway Department maintenance budget is increased by $100,000 to allow the Department to do more road patching (patching is typically done on short segments of road when only that segment needs immediate repair or when paved roads are dug up to replace culverts) • $100,000 is set aside in the proposed budget to support an update to the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (last updated in 2006) • The Human Services budget for placements at the Anoka Regional Treatment Facility increases $225,000 in the proposed budget; such placements have been occurring when a County resident who has committed a crime is placed in the facility by the Courts in its “treat to competency” program; in the short term, this cost increase is funded with reserves • The County’s Workers Compensation premiums will fall $58,000 next year, a 24% reduction from 2016, reÁecting fewer work-related injuries and less associated medical costs and lost time • The proposed 2017 budget includes funding for the County’s Àve-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), with projects totaling $388,553 next year; replacing the County’s aging telephone system is the largest project in the Plan, with an estimated cost of $500,000 over two years; County reserves make up the primary funding source for the CIP Peschl/McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#30, setting the proposed 2017 levy at $19,330,998, and authorize the Chair to sign. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#31, establishing the proposed 2017 Benton County budget as presented, and authorize the Chair to sign. Chair Buerkle announced that the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Truth in Taxation public meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at 7:00 PM in the Benton County Board Room. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: October 12, Transportation Alliance St. Cloud Transportation Candidate Forum. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adjourn at 11:07 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-41-1B
Friday, September 30 0000 hrs – open door 0251 hrs – suspicious activity on River Ave 0336 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr S 0830 hrs – driving 1006 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block on the 2nd Ave N 1359 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1426 hrs – property on the 100 block of River Ave S 1426 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block Benton Dr N 1508 hrs – trafÀc hazard on the 900 block of 1st St S 1628 hrs – utility problem on the 300 block of 8th St N 1633 hrs – unwanted on the 1100 block of Garden Brook Dr 1805 hrs – parking 1901 hrs – disturbance on the 800 block of 9th Ave N 2058 hrs – extra patrol 2102 hrs – terroristic threats on 3rd Ave S 2211 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block 2nd Ave S 1 trafÀc stop; 1 assist; 1 ordinance violation; 2 medical calls Saturday, October 1 0101 hrs – disturbance on the 200 block of 6th Ave N 0152 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of Golden Spike Rd NE 0213 hrs – child on the 1700 block of Prairie View Lane NE 0257 hrs – suspicious activity on 1100 block River Ave S 0309 hrs – property on the 1100 block of River Ave S 0328 hrs – disturbance on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 0606 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr N and 6th St N 1037 hrs – harassment on the 700 block of 8th Ave S 1058 hrs – escort 1111 hrs – disturbance on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave N 1126 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1400 block 2nd Ave N 1646 hrs – harassment 1711 hrs – civil on 6th Ave S 1835 hrs – fraud on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 2244 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block 18th St NW 3 trafÀc stops; 1 alarm Sunday, October 2 0159 hrs – suspicious activity Railway Ave Benton Dr N 0235 hrs – disturbance on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 0502 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of 13th St N 1013 hrs – property on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave S 1446 hrs – unwanted on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave N 1521 hrs – domestic on the 1500 block Perennial Lane NE 1650 hrs – welfare check on the 400 block of Summit Ave S 1724 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd St N 2122 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block 6th Ave N 2208 hrs – suspicious activity on 1900 block Benton Dr N 2305 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 2322 hrs – disturbance on the 1100 block of Orchid Dr NE 5 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 alarm
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Tuesday, September 27 1602 hrs – records check 1603 hrs – records check 1833 hrs – trafÀc accident on Hwy 10 1 permit issued; 1 assist Wednesday, September 28 1133 hrs – accident on Main St 1427 hrs – records check 1743 hrs – extra patrol 1 trafÀc stop Thursday, September 29 1000 hrs – fraud on 1st Ave SE 5 trafÀc stops; 1 alarm Friday, September 30 0726 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block 3rd Ave NE 1119 hrs – records check 1131 hrs – records check 1134 hrs – records check 2210 hrs – suspicious activity on 100 block Division St S 5 trafÀc stops; 1 assist Saturday, October 1 1 trafÀc stop
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