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“Minnesota’s Oldest Weekly Newspaper” Vol. 162, No. 28
Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota 56379
October 27, 2016
A continuation of the Frontiersman, The Free Press, Sauk Rapids Sentinel and St. Cloud Sentinel.
Mayor Candidates continued on pg. 3
by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
BECKER — When Sadie Bjork found a lump in her breast in the spring of 2014, she was surrounded by people who told her not to worry. Her coworkers, family and friends, even doctor, doubted the hard inch-round ball could be anything more than benign. After all, Sadie was young. “I was immediately terriÀed I had breast cancer,” said Bjork, a Sauk Rapids-Rice High School alumna. “But I was reassured multiple times that I was only 27-years-old and there should be no reason it was cancer.” It’s true. From what the medical community knows about breast cancer, there was little rationale to believe Bjork’s tumor was malignant. She had no family history, and breast cancer in young women is rare. In fact, fewer than 5 percent of diagnosed breast cancers in the United States occur in women under 40. Many breast lumps found in people Bjork’s age, turn out to be cysts or commonly found benign tumors called Àbro adenomas. Despite all the information reiterating that Bjork’s Ànd was nothing, she wasn’t so sure. “Deep down, I always kind of knew something wasn’t right,” Bjork said. “I knew it was cancer.” For a number of years, Bjork had experienced unexplained right breast pain. One day, while rubbing her tender tissue, she discovered a small hard mass which felt like a bouncy-ball under her skin. Bjork, a health-conscious surgical technician, had completed her annual wellness exam four months earlier with no suspicions, so she waited through a menstrual cycle to see if the mass would dissipate. When it didn’t, Bjork made an appointment. Bjork’s doctor tried to aspirate her lump and when the procedure didn’t work, scheduled an ultrasound for the next
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Sadie Bjork was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 years of age in 2014. She made decisions to ensure her fertility before undergoing cancer treatments. Sadie’s daughter Lera was born last January.
day. The doctors located the mass on the ultrasound and advised a biopsy, although the likelihood of a cancerous tumor was slim. By this time, it was Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Bjork would wait until Tuesday for results. When she returned to work the next week she was diagnosed with Stage 2A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. The abnormal cancer cells which began forming in her milk ducts had spread into other parts of her breast tissue. Her cancer was Grade III, a fastgrowing form, but was caught early enough that it had not, yet, spread into her lymph nodes. “It was shocking, but like I said, I just had a horrible feeling that it was going to be cancer all along,” Bjork said. But she didn’t overthink. “I remember my oncologist saying you’re not going to die from this,” Bjork said. “And I thought it was the oddest thing, because it had never even crossed my mind that I would.” The week prior to her diagnosis, one of Bjork’s coworkers also found out she had breast cancer, and the
two had watched yet another coworker’s battle the year before. Bjork would not be Àghting alone. She had someone who had been down the road, another who would be walking it with her and educated coworkers in the medical Àeld to help both of them along the way. “We’re like a family there,” Bjork said of her coworkers at Maple Grove Hospital. “We’re really close. Having such a great support system was really helpful.” Faced with her prognosis, Bjork consulted a surgeon who set up an appointment to discuss her options the very same day. “That’s the great beneÀt of working at a hospital. The surgeon set up everything— the genetics counselor, breast MRI and oncologist,” she said. Within eight hours of being diagnosed with breast cancer, Bjork was conferring about choices she needed to make — one concerned her fertility. Bjork had been married to her husband Pat for less than a year and their dreams of beginning their family were to be put on hold.
“When meeting with the surgeon she had mentioned egg harvesting, but there was so much to take in at the time that we didn’t consider it right away,” Bjork said. But the couple would. Cancer treatments can cause problems with fertility. Chemotherapy can damage the ovaries and cause irregular periods or stop periods altogether resulting in early menopause. To ensure her husband and her would one day have the family they had planned, Bjork harvested some of her eggs and began a hormone medication which protected her ovaries by inducing them into a menopausal state. The risk of delaying her treatment was minimal as the process only pushed her chemotherapy back about a week. Bjork underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy— four of Adriamycin and four Cytoxan. She lost her hair, embraced her baldness and managed to endure the side effects of chemo treatments better than most. “I handled chemo very well. I worked almost fulltime,” Bjork said. “If I would have sat at home instead of working, I think chemo would have been much harder and I would have felt a lot sorrier for myself. But I enjoy being out, I’m not a homebody. I wouldn’t volunteer for it, but I physically handled it well.” Bjork then chose to have a bi-lateral mastectomy to remove the tumor completely, followed by reconstruction. Although her cancer was not genetic, she felt more comfortable forgoing radiation and rotating MRIs and mammograms for extended piece of mind. “If you have radiation and a lumpectomy, you have to go in every six months. Just the anxiety of that…I didn’t want to deal with it ever again,” Bjork said. Less than six months following Bjork’s chemotherapy, the couple learned they were pregnant. The hormone medication had worked and Bjork’s reproductive system was not harmed during the cancer treatments. They wel-
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Merle Gales, Steve Heinen, Nick Sauer, and Layne Schmitz are running for the two open Sauk Rapids City Council seats. The selected candidates will serve a four year term. The Sauk Rapids Herald did not receive a response from Schmitz.
Age: 63 Profession/Job: St. Cloud Metro Transit Commission bus driver - 40 years. Education: St. Cloud Technical High School; Brainerd Community College Family: Joan, wife; sons, Eric and Sean; three grandchildren. Political/civic experience: Graduate of the Metro Citizens Police Family Academy. Why are you running for council? I’ve lived in Sauk Rapids for 36 years and feel the need to pay the community back for what it has provided my family. I’m a strong supporter of the police and Àre departments. I would like the city council to be more approachable and for the residents of Sauk Rapids to have more opportunities to share their concerns. What changes, if any, would you like to implement as a member of city council? How do you plan to address those concerns? I would like to increase
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Steve Heinen
Age: 47 Profession/Job: GeoComm Inc., new business development; military retiree after 26 years of dedicated service. Education: Concordia University, Normandale Community College, Army Command & General Staff College, Advanced Operations Course (Graduated Top of the Class), Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management professional certiÀcation. Family: Brenda, wife; Ashley, 13, and Amber, 9, daughters; Aden, 7, son Political/civic experience: As a full-time military ofÀcer serving our country, I was unable to hold any political ofÀce. Even so, I was able to amass leadership experience outside the political arena. While serving in Iraq as the Civil Military Operations ofÀcer for the 34th Infantry Division, I was responsible for rebuilding rule or law, economic development, infrastructure, governance, public health and public education for the southern half of Iraq. I managed a budget of over $134 million dollars to support a population of over 10 million people in an area of over 56,000 square miles. In addition, I’ve served on numerous military boards, bureaus, centers, cells and working groups including Civil Military Operations Board for Multi-National Division South from February 2009 to January 2010. What budget recommendations would you make if elected to the council? I would work with city planners and staff to provide a shared comprehensive vision for growth, recognizing that no single project can be considered in isolation. New development must be accompanied with the infrastructure necessary to support it (e.g. transportation, water supply, sewer, schools). The city council should consistently support the spirit and letter of the ordinances and regulations designed to protect the core values of its citizens. The city should shape a long term plan that is transparent, deliberative and informed by the timely input of citizens and neighborhoods. There should be no surprises on new levies or tax increases to support growth. I believe more should be done to get citizens involved in the city’s planning process to gain acceptance. Advertising key council meetings on longterm planning, and publishing the results, is essential to build trust in the community. I would ensure advertising is included in the budget as part of any long-term planning proposals. I believe very few people continuously monitor what is going on at city hall; to increase participation the city should work to increase awareness. This could be accomplished by advertising when long termplanning is being conducted or controversial projects are being proposed. What ideas do you have to attract businesses and jobs to the community? I believe
Bjork battles breast cancer at a young age
Nick Sauer
Guy Konietzko
Age: 56 Profession/Job: Vice President-Wealth Advisor at Bremer Trust/Wealth Management. Education: CertiÀed Ànancial planner, chartered mutual fund counselor and a degree in Ànancial planning. Family: Ruth, wife; Michael, son; and Emilee, daughter. Political/civic experience: Sauk Rapids (SR) City Council member-10 years; SR Planning Commission-14 years; SR Joint Planning Board-12 years; SR Housing and Redevelopment Authority2 years; St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission Board- 2 years; and St. Cloud Whitney Senior Center Advisory Board- 6 years. What budget recommendations would you make if elected to the council? Because I am already on the council, I have had input into the budgets in the past. We have done a very good job of controlling our budget while providing the necessary services to the residents of the city in a cost effective manner. We have capital improvement/ equipment expenditure plans which go out 15+ years. I feel proper planning such as this avoids long term challenges. As far as changes, I would like to see us continue to assess what services we will need to expand in the future such as the addition of police ofÀcers, community development, building inspector, public works, etc. and budget for them. All of these are critical to the operation of the city, but we need to be Àscally responsible to the taxpayers. We also have to maintain our community’s largest investment which is the infrastructure (sewer, water, roads.) That is where our long range planning/budgeting is very helpful, prioritizing the numerous projects we need to complete in the future. What ideas do you have to attract businesses and jobs to the community? We need to continue to work closely with city staff/community development/HRA to ensure the city is proactive in recruiting new businesses. I would like to start monthly visits to our businesses located in Sauk Rapids to discuss how we can work together to help with future expansion needs. I believe by communicating with business owners, we will Ànd out what their future plans are and may be able to assist them with those plans. I know currently, we are working to develop a downtown business assistance program to assist with projects such as updating store fronts, beautiÀcation, expansion plans, etc. We have executed assistance programs in the past, and I would like to see us continue them whenever possible. We need to make sure we have an adequate supply of industrial property available to allow our current businesses to grow and to attract new businesses to the city. As the community continues to grow, how do you plan on keeping them connected and invested in their city? I plan to hold community planning sessions to gather input from
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Kurt Hunstiger
Kurt Hunstiger and Guy Konietzko are competing for the position of Sauk Rapids Mayor on Nov. 8. The prevailing candidate will serve a four year term. Incumbent mayor Brad Gunderson was not selected to proceed following the primary elections Aug. 9.
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Age: 32 Profession/Job: Border States Electric inside sales, Beaver Island Brewing Co. taproom associate. Education: Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, St. Cloud Technical & Community College. Political/civic experience: Current Sauk Rapids City Council member, Recreation Board, Liquor Operation, Chair of Human Rights Joints Powers Board, North Star Corridor Group, Joint Powers Board with school district, Half-cent Sales Tax Committee, Personnel and Finance Committee. Why are you running for council? I am running again for a lot of the same reasons I ran for four years ago. I want to stay involved and give back to the place I call home. I believe we need more young people involved; ones who may bring new and different viewpoints, ideas and opinions.
Age: 54 Profession/Job: Owner of Heinen Drywall, Inc., drywall contractor. Education: Graduated from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Family: Mary, wife of 30 years, Andy and Nicole, adult children. Political/Civic experience: Current Sauk Rapids (SR) City Council member since 2012, appointed acting mayor three of those years. SR city subcommittees over past four years include: Joint Planning Board, Area Planning Organization, CSAH 3, Public Works, Land/Use development, and Half-Cent Sales Tax committees. Integral part of the 1 Hauler-Contract for city garbage pick-up, SR Bridge project, Benton Drive Reconstruction, and Second Street “Up the Hill” Project. SR Planning Commission for eight years with three years as chairperson. Firearms Safety Instructor
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What is your favorite part of being on the football team and why? My favorite part of being on the football team is making friendships with the players and coaching staff. The team is like a second family and you learn to love them all. When the seniors leave it is going to be a hard goodbye because no one likes to say goodbye to family. What is the best game you’ve ever been a part of? I feel every game I have been a part of has been good and we always play hard, but the best game was our Àrst of the season against Princeton. We held strong and won the game at the end. It was great celebrating a win with our team and how cheerful everyone was because of it. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? This year I am going to be trying out for wrestling for the Àrst time ever. I am also going to be on Prom Committee and in DECA. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? My most rewarding class to date in high school would have to be a class I am taking right now, anatomy. I Ànd this class very interesting and would like to have a career later in life involving it. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I look forward to moving on with my life during my senior year. I do enjoy high school and know I am going to miss the people I am going to leave behind with it, but it is now some else’s turn to have the high school experience. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Best advice I have ever received is from our new head coach, Klaphake. He told us earlier in the season a story of wants and asked us “what are your wants?” It may not seem like advice, but I Ànd it very motivating and think of it quite often: What are my wants? And how I can achieve them? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, spending time with my younger siblings, watching sports games and watching movies. What are your future plans? My plan after high school is to go to college and possibly play college football. I am not sure where I will be attending college yet, but I have a few ideas in mind. I plan on going to college to become either a physical trainer or a pharmacist because I Ànd those jobs interesting, and I would get to help people.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Rapids Alterations and Repair employs two individuals, Sarah Novak; a seamstress, and Lisa McCalla; the shop manager and seamstress, who in their free time sew gowns and wraps from donated wedding dresses for miscarried and stillborn babies. “It is a topic that most people don’t like to talk about, but it’s more common than people think,” McCalla said. The project began in March when Novak was approached by her sister-inlaw, Miranda Zulawski. Zulawski’s cousin had found out she had lost her baby at 36 weeks gestation. Zulawski, having had a stillborn, Lacie May, seven years ago, knew what her cousin was going through and asked Novak for help. “It was really emotional,” Novak said. Novak made the Àrst stillborn gown and the idea unfolded from there. “We have the knowledge, we have the skill, all we need is the material which is the most expensive,” McCalla said. Through word of mouth and social media such as Facebook, these two women have received donations from an overwhelming number of people. Women from as far as Indiana, Georgia, Illinois and as local as central Minnesota have donated their wedding dresses. “We have received dressIncumbent candidate Dale Rogholt is competing against Wayne Moen for City of Rice Mayor in the general election. The position for mayor is a two year term. The Sauk Rapids Herald did not receive a response to our questions from candidate Moen.
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Sarah Novak (left) and Lisa McCalla started Lacie’s Angel Dresses in March. With help from others, they make gowns for families who have experienced miscarriage or stillborn births.
“It’s hard to keep the babies’ memory alive because the mother and father were the only two to really know him or her,” McCalla said. “Hopefully the gowns help if they choose to use them.” Novak and McCalla are not currently a nonproÀt organization but have talked about it; for now they will continue to accept any donations people offer. Anyone is welcome to donate their wedding dress as well as bridesmaids’ dresses. Light colored materials are preferred. The dresses do not need to be drycleaned – all viable material will be used. Rapids Alterations and Repair, located in Sauk Rapids, is a drop-off location for any donations. There are additional drop-off locations near Rice and Zimmerman. For those locations, individuals will need to contact Novak, McCalla and Zulawski through their Facebook page, Lacie’s Angel Dresses. Anyone with the desire to help with other areas of the project are welcome to contact them as well. “Providing families the simple gesture of a gown is more than just an article of clothing,” the women said. “It's a chance to hold their baby, take photos, if they choose, and to know they are surrounded by others in the community who wish to cherish the memory of their child.”
es that were worn 55 years ago to dresses that were worn just this year,” McCalla said. Because Novak, McCalla and Zulawski make these gowns in their free time, the amount of work has become overwhelming. They branched out and asked for assistance with the project. Local organizations such as Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), Rice Women of Today and several independent individuals were more than happy to step in and lend a helping hand deconstructing and cutting out patterns. “We were surprised by the number of people helping – most of them have had a personal experience, whether it be their own or other family members,” Novak said. Most of the material on the wedding dresses donated is used. The skirt is used as the main section, depending on the size and design of the dress; the women can make 20 to 30 gowns and wraps. The top of the dress usually containing the lace and beadwork is used to decorate the gowns. Ribbon is attached for decoration and tying purposes. “We do not want people to think they are made for a
speciÀc gender or religion,” McCalla said. “They are all made differently, some are left plain because it is a little more difÀcult to make boys’ gowns.” Once the gowns and wraps are completed, Novak and McCalla donate them primarily to the St. Cloud Hospital, a few to the Fairveiw Hospital in Princeton and with the hope of being able to support more communities in the future. Nurses from the St. Cloud Hospital spoke with Novak and McCalla and stated that as sad as it is, in a year’s time, approximately 400 miscarriages occur, which are babies carried 20 weeks or less, and roughly 30 stillborns are delivered, babies carried 20 weeks or more. “It could happen to anyone – the hard part is to be aware of it,” McCalla said. “The grieving process is difÀcult because sometimes there is no reason, or the families never know why the baby doesn’t make it.” Parents are given other keepsakes; usually hand and feet impressions and the PHOTO SUBMITTED women hope these gowns will Novak created the Àrst dress also help with the healing pro- for Zulawski’s cousin after she cess. had a stillborn in March.
Education: St. Cloud State University Graduate Political/civic experience: Currently mayor for the city of Rice. Why are you running for Mayor and what traits do you have that makes you the best candidate for the position? I believe the best trait for anyone in public ofÀce is transparency; transparency of the council meetings agendas and the budgeting process. These two items have been achieved and I will continue to adhere to this transparency. What budget recommendations would you make if elected to the council? The revenue budget for the city of Rice, to me, is the driving factor for the expenditure budget. The department heads and ofÀce personnel determine their wants and needs that are
brought forward to the Ànance board members who then discuss and recommend to the council the levy, revenue budget and expenditure budget. What ideas do you have to attract businesses and job to the community? The economic development committee has available to them to offer businesses Tax Increment Financing (T.I.F.), Tax Abatement, reduced price for city-owned land and a revolving loan to help secure partial Ànancing. Any offer and acceptance must be approved by the city council. As the community continues to grow, how do you plan on keeping them connected and invested in their city? The council already has kept the city residents informed of all departments wants and needs for the 2017 budget
year through a letter outlining the department wish list. The council has invited all residents to attend various meetings to discuss this list. In the future, I believe this protocol should be continued. The City also publishes and distributes a quarterly newsletter to residents. If not already discussed, what changes, if any, would you like to implement as mayor? How do you plan to address those concerns? Changes should be made to make a process or procedure more efÀcient. Various council members have seen the need for change for certain procedures and brought their concerns to the council for approval of the changes needed.
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Lera into the world last January. “You don’t sweat the small stuff as much anymore,” Bjork said. “When I Àrst was diagnosed, it was just my husband and I. If I would have had a kid, it would have been a lot harder because you want to be there for your child. You almost always live in fear of it coming back, but the fear is much more real now that I have her. It’s always in the back of your mind, but at
let go and enjoy life.” Bjork continues to see her oncologist every six months and will begin an estrogen blocker when she is Ànished having children. In addition to regular yearly physical exams, she recommends all women, including those of a young age, complete monthly self-breast exams so they are aware of what their tissue feels like and can detect possible changes quicker.
What changes, if any, would you like to implement as a member of city council? How do you plan to address those concerns? I would like to see the community get more involved. I think if the city hosts open house and public forum type events we could engage more residents and they would share their thoughts and ideas. What budget recommendations would you make if elected to the
council? Our Ànance director, Jack Kahlhamer does an amazing job with the budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). I believe if we continue to evaluate and follow the CIP we will be able to keep taxes steady and complete necessary projects on time. I would also continue working with the department heads to see if there are any ways to streamline or better support their departments if needed.
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LOCAL NEWS
Hanson, Johnson raise funds for breast cancer by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Two prominent business people from the Sauk Rapids area have been raising money this October for the American Cancer Society’s inaugural Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Resident Erik Hanson of Thrivent Financial and Dr. Tom Johnson, owner of InÀnite Eye Care located in Sauk Rapids, have raised almost $3,500 to be committed towards education, research and treatment of breast cancer. “With my personal involvement, it was not a tough decision for me to become a part of this,” said Hanson. Hanson’s mother is a 29year survivor of the disease and his aunt is currently battling breast cancer as well. Hanson was a college student, living away from his parents in Moorhead, in 1987 when his mother was diagnosed. “It was a helpless feeling. It’s scary not knowing the outcome. But fortunately they found her cancer very early, got rid of it and she is still here 30 years later,” he said. Johnson has been involved with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for over Àve years and participated in the event held at Saint
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Chris Dolney, (from left) Jessica Beaudry Richau and Dr. Tom Johnson particpated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event Oct. 15 as part of the InÀnite Eye Care Team. Johnson is also a participant of the inaugural Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
Cloud State Uninesota, there are ten versity on Oct. 15. men participating in Upon hearing more Real Men Wear Pink and more stories of this year. They each people affected by have been challenged the disease he felt with raising $2,500 to charged with the reach a total goal of duty to raise aware$25,000 and to raise ness. awareness in the com“I am in the munity of a disease position to make a Erik Hanson which primarily afdifference within my commu- fects women, but is a risk for nity, and I believe I have an men, and truly touches evopportunity and an obligation ery life. In Minnesota alone, to do so,” Johnson said on his 4,300 women will be diagReal Men Wear Pink cam- nosed with breast cancer this paign page. year and 610 will die from the Throughout central Min- disease.
“Our community can make a huge impact in the Àght against breast cancer,” said Kim Orn, senior marketing manager for the American Cancer Society. “We are grateful to our Real Men Wear Pink participants for lending their voices to our cause and Àghting for everyone touched by breast cancer.” Hanson and Johnson will continue to fundraise through Oct. 31. Community members may donate to the cause by searching online for Real Men Wear Pink Campaign of Central Minnesota.
Sauk Rapids continues to repair roads by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — More road repairs may take place in Sauk Rapids during 2017 after the city council authorized a study at Monday’s meeting. Earlier this fall, the council approved a project which would replace water/sewer/ storm water infrastructure, reconstruct the road and continue the general plan of downtown aesthetics along the southern portion of Second Avenue. During the Oct. 24 meeting, the city authorized the
preparation of a feasibility plan for repair of seven sections of road through overlay or reclamation. The city plans on coating the pavement on: Summit Avenue N from the 1400 block to Ninth Ave N; Summit Avenue N from Second Street N to 11th Street N; 11th Street N from Summit Avenue to Stearns Drive; Stearns Drive from 11th Street N to Second Street North; 13th Avenue N from 10th Street N to 11th Street N; and 10th Street North from the 13th Avenue to Stearns Drive. They plan on total reclamation of River Avenue
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North from 10th Street North to the Sauk Rapids Bridge by pulverizing the existing pavement to establish a stable base coat before applying an overlay to the surface area. The city plans on using paid franchise fees and old sales tax dollars to fund the project initially, and assessing the fees in accordance with their policy. Because the city will assess the project, Minnesota state law requires a feasibility study be done to project the assessment costs. The public will have a chance to weigh in on the proposed project at a later date.
In other council news: • Scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 28 for special assessment rolls. • Approved the purchase of a Aquatech Jet/Vac truck for cleaning of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and lift stations in the amount of $293,811. • Approved necessary repairs to the interior of the water tower located near the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School by KLM Engineering, Inc. They will also be pressure washing the exterior to removed dirt and mildew.
Candidate Steve Heinen continued from front___________ for 20+ years, past 10 years as lead instructor. Why are you running for council? I became involved in city government 12 years ago because I saw a need for strong leadership to work toward positive changes/outcomes for our city. As a lifelong citizen and small business owner in Sauk Rapids, I can relate to the concerns of the citizens of Sauk Rapids as well as the business community. With my extensive experience on the planning commission, city council and subcommittees, I have strong insight into our cities’ comprehensive plan for the future. I have shown my strong leadership and ability to work with all levels of city staff and community members for positive results. \ What changes, if any, would you like to implement as a member of city council? How do you plan to address those concerns? Changes: Improve transparency/communications
between the police department and city council; upgrade technology in police vehicles to assist ofÀcers in the Àeld; and create neighborhood watch groups. How to address these: Set up a committee with police department staff, city council representatives and community representatives. Research available technology improvements and outline budget needed for these. What budget recommendations would you make if elected to the council? Fiscal Responsibility is a top priority for our city. During my nearly four years on the city council, we have maintained a Àscally sound budget and have not raised city taxes on the citizens of Sauk Rapids. I would continue a common-sense approach to budgeting for ongoing/ future needs of the city. One necessary area of expansion I see would be in our police/ public safety budget.
What’s Happening 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. Saturday, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m. — Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Love of Christ Church. 1971 Pine Cone Road, St. Cloud. Friday, Nov. 4, 4-8 p.m. — 10th Annual Ladies Night Out Vendor/Craft Event. Free admission. 20+ vendors including Pampered Chef, Origami Own, crafters and more. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Friday, November 4, 5-9:30 p.m. — Holdingford Ladies Mix and Mingle. Stop at the Holdingford Municipal Liquor Store beginning at 5 p.m., visit local businesses to get your card stamped, prize drawings begin at American Legion Post No. 211 at 8:30 p.m. Holdingford.
Friday, November 4, 7 p.m. — Deer Hunting Widow’s Weekend. Deer bingo, basket rafÁes and door prizes. All proceeds go to local nonproÀt organizations. Rice American Legion Post No. 473, 80 Division Street N, Rice. believe in recognizing people’s efforts. If elected, I would like to establish an impact award Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. — Eagles Auxiliary Craft to recognize excellence in the Sale. Top-of-the-line crafters with handmade items, product community. I would purchase vendors, homemade bread, rolls, cookies and more. Breakfast (out of pocket) city coins (in the and lunch will be available until 1 p.m. Eagles Club, 730 41st spirit of the military challenge Avenue N, St. Cloud. coin) designed through a community competition. Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Holdingford Annual Recognizing people’s efforts is Craft Fair. American Legion Post No. 211, 560 Main Street, an important part of leadership Holdingford. and puts the spotlight on those who are working on Monday, Nov. 7, 1:30-3 p.m. — Health Care Directive improving the community. Sessions. CentraCare Health and Light the Legacy are The intent is for the mayor to offering a free advanced health care directive information recognize deserving citizens, session with certiÀed facilitators, public notary and forms. city workers and distinguished St. Cloud Hospital Hoppe Auditorium, 1406 Sixth Avenue guests for their contribution to N, St. Cloud. For more information or to register call (320) improving the city. 259-9375 ext. 28762
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the city should capitalize on the river and our small town appeal by turning downtown into the focal point of central Minnesota. We can reference places like Stillwater, Redwing and the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. The river is the perfect backdrop for restaurants, rooftop bars and specialty shops. The park along the river is a great venue for Áea markets, craft fairs or farmers’ markets. I will open the planning effort up to the community by forming a committee with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and small business owners as the subject matter experts. The committee’s goal will be to develop recommendations, formulate a plan and identify possible funding streams. I will publish
the committee’s results and elicit feedback. Once we have reached a majority consensus, I will work with city council and staff to execute on the committee’s plans. As the community continues to grow, how do you plan on keeping them connected and invested in their city? We are all part of the same community and share a common goal to improve the city. It’s imperative to the success of the city that we work together to achieve that goal. As I lead the planning effort for the future of our children, I will open it up to the community by forming committees and lead without bias and plan for the greater good. I will refrain from taking an emotional position during the process and facilitate
conversation with the facts bearing on the problem. I will publish the committee’s results and elicit feedback. Once we have reached a majority consensus, I will work with city to advertise the results and produces plans. The city has a long-term planning process; there should never be any surprises. My motto is: When we’re done making it better than it was; it’s time to make it better than it is. If not already discussed, what changes, if any, would you like to implement as mayor? How do you plan to address those concerns? I would Àrst like to thank my family, neighbors, friends and everyone who has supported me through the election. In that same sincere gratitude, I
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residents on what they feel we can do more of, better or differently as a community. I believe if you engage people, they feel they are a part of the community and they can make a difference. Elected ofÀcials need to remember we are elected to represent the people. We need and want to hear from them rather it be something we can do better or something new and different. I also would encourage residents to feel free to attend the council meetings to share ideas, concerns, etc. We, the council, cannot Àx something if we are not aware of an issue/problem. This is our community
and everyone should feel comfortable bringing issues to us for discussion. I feel that free, open communication is most important. If not already discussed, what changes, if any, would you like to implement as mayor? How do you plan to address those concerns? I would like regular updates at council meetings from subcommittees, boards and commissions. The council should set goals every year which could be identiÀed by holding goal setting meetings with the city staff/ boards/commissions. I want to hold state of the city updates annually.
We should seriously research starting a police reserve in the city of Sauk Rapids. Other local communities have them, and the time has come for us to consider a reserve force. It would provide training for future ofÀcers if and when additional ofÀcers are needed. The voters in the last election approved utilizing the sales tax revenue for various projects including the building of Àeld houses and if needed, bonding for such a project. The council should decide the amount we are going to allocate to the project and
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the communication between the city and its residents. Communication is a vital tool. I will push to increase the amount of time residents can address the council from two minutes to Àve at regular meetings. I would, also, like to start a “Coffee with the Council” program at Rock Creek Coffeehouse for residents to address city (not personal) concerns. In addition, I would like to start a police reserve program. I have details from area law enforcement agencies on how to go about initiating this program. Reserve ofÀcers can offer support to our police force in multiple ways. I would like to see the department heads within the
city have more inÁuence on the decisions being made for their respective departments. What budget recommendations would you make if elected to the council? The voters have spoken. Two years ago 71 percent of our residents voted to have our half-cent sales tax dedicated to parks, trails and recreation, including a community Àeldhouse. To make this project a reality, I believe there has to be an agreement with the school district to collaborate on funding. There will be fees and costs associated with maintaining this building besides the preliminary construction. If elected, I would
recommend we work with the community to establish a clear plan where all community members’ needs are met. I believe our police force and Àre department need to be well equipped and trained to adequately ensure the safety of our city and citizens, but also know that the public works and maintenance departments are vital to keeping our city operating efÀciently. These departments work around the clock, 365 days a year in order to ensure our safety and livelihood.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. — Health Care Directive Sessions. CentraCare Health and Light the Legacy are offering a free advanced health care directive information session with certiÀed facilitators, public notary and forms. CentraCare Health Plaza, Windfeldt Room, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. For more information or to register call (320) 259-9375 ext. 28762
work jointly with the Sauk Thursday, Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. — St. Cloud Hospital Surgery Rapids-Rice School Board to Open House. Explore surgical careers and learn about plan, design and build the Àeld the latest surgery procedures and technology. The evening house. includes hands-on children’s activities and refreshments. Tours begin in the new surgery entrance. Park in the south ramp and take the south ramp elevator to Floor A. This event is free, no rsvp needed, come and go as you please. 1406 Sixth Avenue N, St. Cloud.
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The Sauk Rapids Herald
OPINION Letter to the Editor
Willemsen for Senate Kirstin Ruth Bratt, Sauk Rapids
I am writing to express my support for the candidacy of Michael Willemsen for Minnesota Senate in District 13. As his neighbor in Sauk Rapids, I know Michael to be a sincere, thoughtful and kind person. I know that he has a history of helping others and that his sincerity shines through in his work, his daily commitments and his conversations. When Michael talks about what he wants to do as our representative, I feel grateful he is willing to run for this ofÀce and represent us. He wants to be part of building an economy that works for all Minnesotans, that gives people a chance to succeed. He wants to invest in education, renewable energy and job creation. He holds the same priorities I do: road and bridge repair, public transportation to our area from the Twin Cities, environmental stewardship of our beautiful state, good public education for our young people in Pre-K through college, care and support for the elderly. I believe very strongly that democracy is not a gift that was handed down from our Àrst politicians, but rather an ongoing project all citizens must engage in. Michael also understands this very well. Most of all, Michael is a good listener who can think through complicated problems and Ànd reasonable solutions. This is the kind of person we need to represent us so our community will continue to Áourish.
Districts work together for weather related situations
The three major St. Cloud metro area school districts, St. Cloud Area Schools (District 742), Sauk Rapids-Rice (District 47) and Sartell-St. Stephen (District 748), will work with one another, again, this winter on weather related emergencies. In a renewed effort to gather accurate weather information, the school districts will continue to rely on the ex- by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN pertise of the National Weather Ser- Superintendent’s Corner vice and St. Cloud State University meteorologists for weather forecasts, and, both city and county ofÀcials, for information related to road conditions. Professors at the university localize forecasts and advise the school districts on closing decisions. Minnesota weather is sometimes difÀcult to predict; it is essential that parents/guardians anticipate and prepare for school closings, delayed openings and early dismissals. The three school districts and parochial school systems follow a coordinated plan to better ensure the safety of our children. The National Weather Service and other forecasting agencies issue various winter weather statements, watches and warnings. We use these statements, coupled with the information provided by St. Cloud State University, to determine if weather conditions may cause a late start, full-day cancellation or an early dismissal from school. Heavy snowfall, ice storms, extreme cold and strong winds are not the only contributors to an emergency weather situation. Fog can be equally dangerous. While the sun may be shining in one area, visibility may be reduced to a few feet in another location, creating a potential hazard. Safe Students / Informed Parents In any weather emergency, the main objective is to provide protection and a safe environment for students. St. Cloud Area Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice and Sartell-St. Stephen will be using a coordinated, weather-related emergency-closing plan again this year. This means that public and parochial schools in all three districts will close (or remain open) according to the same winter emergency schedule. Radio stations and news services will be contacted on behalf of each district, but area residents should recognize that the three districts are working together on these weather related decisions. Emergency Closing Procedures • The three metro area superintendents will make every effort to announce school closings or late starts by 10 p.m. the night before severe weather and/or as soon as information becomes available. • When a morning emergency closing or a late start is required, every effort will be made to make and communicate the decision by 5:30 a.m. • In the event of an early dismissal or a school closing, student activities and practices, including KIDSTOP, Kid’s Club, Community Education classes, Adult Basic Education, Early Childhood classes and Area Learning Center classes will typically be cancelled.
class of 60 met to exchange conversation, laughs Mama always said life was like a box of chocoand memories, and it was just like old times. I had lates…OK, maybe she didn’t. But what she did tell been worried about the awkwardness that might me was to hold onto my high school friends because those people would be important for the rest of my be shared after so many years had passed, but the life. truth was it was like sitting down at the lunch taAt the time, I took my mother’s advice with ble all over again. (After all, most of us still keep a grain of salt. I knew she believed this sentiment in touch through social media.) because her relationships with her high school bes- by NATASHA BARBER We told stories, reminisced and by 10 o’clock laughed how we were tired and ready to go home ties had maintained throughout her life. My childwhen in high school, the party was just getting hood was Àlled with special memories of family started. vacations to the West Coast to visit Theresa, mailed What’s most comforting about those friends from the past, Christmas packages and special gifts from Julie and her mothis we all came from the same place. Even though many of us er, Toots, during memorable occasions in my life. But when you’re a hormone-raging teenager, in love, have made our own paths in life, we will always have that one graduating and with the mentality the world is at your Ànger- thing in common. Some of us became newspaper editors, othtips, leaving the drama of high school might feel like a relief. ers have traveled the globe for work and pleasure, and some of You look forward to college, recreating yourself and meeting us are stay-at-home moms, teachers and politicians within our new people. hometown community. But my mother wasn’t wrong. My clan of girlfriends from So maybe we’re that box of chocolates after all – each my secondary schooling years still remain important to me – of us Àlled with a different desire or aspiration. We remain even if we reconnect only once a year for coffee, a marriage or important to each other not only because we experienced so holiday. many high school highs and lows, but because we came from This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my 15- the same box. year high school reunion. It wasn’t an extravagant organized three-day event, but rather a casual gathering. Fifteen of my
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I take photos all year long, but there is no seaconscious about my hair sticking to my lip gloss and son like fall photo season in Minnesota. It’s the was constantly thinking about what angle I should most sessions requested and a time when I really be tilting my head to prevent a double chin or hide reÁect on families. When you contemplate whether my crooked face. It's important to know what my you should update your family photo, it’s realizing clients go through to help them relax and let the how short life is or how quickly life circumstances photographer capture what’s imperfectly important. change that better put things into perspective. I see One month after our photo session, I found out I was ages from little chunky babies all the way to grandpregnant. “We have to do all that work again?” Was parents holding those little chunky babies. When one of the trivial thoughts of a billion I had upon I hear my oldest daughter showing her younger Ànding out we had an unplanned pregnancy. siblings a photo saying, “That’s me and you with By Mercy Nygaard Just a few short weeks ago, I was talking with Great Grandma and you don’t remember because my new neighbor who is also a photographer. She Life by Faith moved to Minnesota two years ago from California you were just a baby.” I feel warm inside knowing that despite the craziness of life, it slowed down and is starting her photography business back up brieÁy to record that moment and that’s what I try to convey again. I casually mentioned if she would want to swap some to clients. quick photos in each other’s yard, so, we set it up to take phoAs the youngest of six children myself, I have seen just two tos last Sunday afternoon. I received much more than I anticiphotos of all eight of our family members together. Just two. pated. We all wore what felt comfortable and walked in the We haven’t all eight been together at the same time since. Now tall grass behind our house. We all smiled and laughed with that I have a family of my own, I realize that must be very hard our new baby addition and even the darn dog I never wanted on my mom. jumped in some pictures. Hair blowing in the wind, baby spit Last year, when my husband and I took our family pho- up, and wiping out in the yard was no big deal but all part of tos, I planned classic photos inside the Sauk Rapids Herald the experience. My neighbor was amazing at letting us just be building-certain this was going to be the last formal session us and when I saw the photos, I couldn’t stop smiling at how we would do for a long time. Our family was complete, the much we’ve been blessed. That’s what family photos should toddler cheeks were leaving my youngest daughter and you entail. Not stress over your lip gloss or keeping the kids clean. could start to see a glimpse of the big girl she would become. Set aside some time, get the family together and record moMy photographer friend helped take our photos and was ments now. You never know what the future holds but you awesome at putting up with “The mom.” Getting in front of will never regret recording the now. Please check out Kaylah the camera is not the usual for me and keeping the kids outÀts Hammer Photography at www.facebook.com/kaylahhammercoordinated and clean turned me into a stress mess. I was self photo. She’s been such a blessing to our family!
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SAUK RAPIDS – Many people in today’s world enjoy giving back, supporting whatever causes are important to them. Many companies are the same way, encouraging their employees to pay it forward and give back. Mosquito Squad is no different. Malaria No More is a cause that Mosquito Squad supports at the corporate level, but they encourage their 200 franchises to participate. Ryan Fisher works at the St. Cloud franchise and recently got his chance to participate with a Àve-day trip to Cameroon, Africa. “Malaria is the number one killer in Africa,” Fisher said. “Eight of us went over to Cameroon for Àve days and handed out mosquito nets, temporary tattoos and listened to peoples’ stories. There were a couple of pregnant ladies who lost their babies because of malaria, so it’s a big deal.” Fisher said they were in
one of the very poor areas, but that people were happy. “It was a rewarding experience,” he said. “People were almost in tears when we gave them the nets because they aren’t used to getting things. They were also excited when we showed them how to use the nets. They knew what the nets could do for them.” Mosquito Squad and Malaria No More take a trip to Africa every two years. This year was Fisher’s Àrst trip and he hopes to do it again. “Seeing what these people have to go through makes me think I’d go again. They are so appreciative of our help and I enjoyed helping them,” Fisher said. Chris Grandpre, chairman and CEO of Mosquito Squad, was also on the trip. He felt empowered to do more by the time their trip came to an end. “Our group left Cameroon with a deeper belief that helping to eliminate needless and preventable deaths from malaria in Cameroon is absolutely the right thing to do and fully in line with our brand values,” said Grandpre. “In fact, we all came back determined that we need to do far more than we are doing today as the problems in Cameroon and Africa are so vast.”
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Ryan Fisher, Mosquito Squad, gives children in Cameroon temporary tattoos and mosquito nets and listen to stories. Fischer and others with the company traveled to Africa, where they partnered with Malaria No More to Àght the deadly disease.
During Mosquito Squad’s annual convention in January, Fisher and his peers will share their experience in Cameroon. “I am really looking forward to sharing my story, ex-
periences and emotions now that I am back,” Fisher said. “I hope it empowers others to want to travel to Cameroon and help Àght malaria.”
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Pulse on People Haddy, Krueser and Eagle Star win at Area 2 contest FOLEY—Three Sauk Rapids students recently won prizes for their entries to a contest about environment. Fifth graders Belle Haddy, of Mississippi Heights Elementary and Morgan Kreuser and
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a competitive conference, so it was cool to place so high.” The award was just as meaningful for Sam. “It was something I had really hoped to accomplish since it is my last year running with the team,” Sam said. “I’ve been in the top 20 in the past, placing all-conference second team, but it was really cool to place sixth and make all-conference Àrst team.” Prior to the start of the season, the girls put on a lot of miles. Paige ran approximately 250 miles over the course of the summer, while Sam put on nearly a thousand. The Sunstrom sisters have accomplished a lot in their short time running. Sam began cross country her junior year of high school, while Paige is in her Àrst season with the Storm as a senior. Paige had always played soccer, but she was more focused on track than kicking a ball around. “I was running all summer long, not focusing on soccer, but rather I was focused on training for track the following spring,” Paige said. “I run a lot of the longer distances for track, so running all summer was the perfect training.” Sam recalled this with a laugh. “That was part of my convincing point. I never
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really pushed Paige to join cross country, telling her she could do it if she wanted,” Sam said. “However, I did question her on why she was running so much all summer long if she wasn’t going to join cross country. I told her she should just play soccer all summer if that’s the fall sport she wanted to be involved in.”
Paige sees Sam as her mentor. “I really do look up to my sister,” Paige said. “She’s motivating, encouraging and always pushes me to do my best. It was through her convincing that I fell in love with cross country. I plan to continue running with my sister for a long time.”
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In their last tune-up before playoffs the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls volleyball split four matches at the Rochester Tournament Oct. 21-22. The 14-12 Storm knocked off Dover-Eyota and Rochester Lourdes and lost at the hands of Rochester Mayo and HayÀeld. Up next for the Storm is the Section 8AAA tournament. SRR was seeded fourth and they hosted Àfth-seed Brainerd on Wednesday night, Oct. 26. The winner of their match will play the winner
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between fourth-seeded Monticello and 13th-seeded St. Cloud Apollo at 7 p.m. on Friday night at the highest seed. The Storm had one headto-head meeting with Monticello during the regular season and lost a Àve-set thriller. Storm Head Coach Dave Anderson said there are several keys to putting together a successful playoff run. “We have to pass the ball, serve the ball tough and take care of the ball,” Anderson said. “If we keep the effort we’ve had throughout much of the season good things will happen.”
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Sam Ringger and Paige Sunstrom received the honorary all-conference award Oct. 18 at the conference championship race in Sartell. They placed fourth and 13th, respectively. The last Storm all-conference honoree for the girls team was Sunstrom’s older
Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the optical scan voting system for precincts in the Cities of Foley, Gilman, Rice and Sauk Rapids and the Townships of Alberta, Gilmanton, Glendorado, Graham, Granite Ledge, Langola, Mayhew Lake, Maywood, Minden precinct 1 & 2, St George, Sauk Rapids and Watab will be held on the dates, times and places listed below. Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election OfÀcials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/or observe the procedures. Precinct Date Location Time Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 1
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(Above) Alex Torvik participated in the Central Lakes Conference cross country meet Oct. 18 at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club. (Right) Kayleen Martins focuses on her run during the conference meet Oct. 18. She placed 34th with a time of 21:44.17.
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before Ànishing the tournament with a thrilling 25-23, 25-23 win over Rochester Lourdes . “I was proud of our girls to refocus and come back in the second matches of each of those days,” Anderson said. “We had our backs against the wall a couple times and made the plays we needed to.” Junior Bailey Becker was the team leader in attacks, 20. Sophomores Soleil Newland and Morgan Maselter Ànished with 16 and 14, respectively. Junior Angela Konz had 10 ace blocks to lead the Storm. Sophomore Abby Duray, 25, and junior Bailey Becker, 21 led the Storm in digs.
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Moorhead, 21-6, Willmar, 21-6, and Sartell, 20-6, earned the top three seeds in the section. The section semiÀnals are Nov. 1 and the Ànal will be Nov. 5 at the highest seed. Rochester Tournament In the tournament at Rochester, the Storm opened with a great match against Rochester Mayo on Friday morning. SRR lost in three sets, 26-24, 18-25, 11-15. “We played well against Mayo,” Anderson said. “We really battled with them.” SRR defeated DoverEyota 25-18, 25-17 in their second match on Friday. On Saturday, they opened with a 25-21, 25-18 loss to HayÀeld
sister, Sam, who is now a senior at St. Cloud State University. The boys have not had an all-conference award since 2004. “The conference meet turned out to be a great night,” said coach Marie Zeilenga. “Many athletes ran personal best times. Having Sam and Paige as all-conference runners just capped off the night.” At the conference meet, Sunstrom led the girls in 13th with a time of 19:56.88. Kayleen Martins placed 34th with a time of 21:44.17. Julia Severson ran a time of 22:32.17, placing 46th. Emma Mader came in 54th with a time of 23:04.03. Matraca Conarro rounded out the Storm girls
runners in 61st with a time of 25:24.03. Ringger was a dynamite runner for the Storm, crossing the Ànish line in fourth place with a time of 16:43.72. Logan Leavey came in 32nd with a time of 18:04.84. Danny Sertich followed in 37th with a time of 18:15.49. Alex Torvik timed in at 18:51.55, placing 49th. Dakota Johnson came in not far behind in 54th with a time of 19:10.93. Ryan Sweeney placed 60th with a time of 19:37.71. Hunter Rajkowski followed close behind Sweeney in 62nd with a time of 19:49.70. The team will compete at their section race Oct. 27 in Little Falls.
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Mustangs. The Lumberjacks won 6-3 Oct. 21 and shutout Peoria 4-0 the following eveSAUK RAPIDS — The ning. Granite City Lumberjacks left Granite City Lumberthe rink victors Friday and Saturday, after a two-game jacks 4, Peoria Mustangs 0 Granite City’s calculated series against the NA3HL Midwest Division’s Peoria play led to a 4-0 shut-out Oct.
22 against the Peoria Mustangs. The Jacks’ Lucas Carroll stayed with his puck on a drive to the net and Àred the Àrst point on board with help from teammate Will Mix. One minute later, Owen Sikich stick-handled his way to a wrist-shot goal from center ice. He was assisted by Justin Carlson and Jack Petroske. During the second period, Ryan Smith gained help from the pipe and Logan Neu drilled one past the Mustangs’ JT Kossakowski to make the score 4-0. Eric Moser, Matthew Sprink and Andrej Jamnicky all collected assists and Carlson tallied one more. Following the Lumberjack lead, Peoria traded out their tender for Corbin Moore who managed to hold the score by saving 14 Granite City shots on goal. David Mulligan held his own in the net, blocking 22 shots; Kossakowski six of 10. Both teams sat 12 minutes on six infractions. Granite City Lumberjacks 6, Peoria Mustangs 3 The Mustangs were the Àrst team to put a puck in net for the weekend series, wasting no time. With less than two minutes into game play, Peoria’s forward Angrej Buchko put one past Lumberjacks’ goalie Mac Berglove. Buchko was assisted by Cody Layne. From that point on, the two teams played puck for puck with Granite City goals from Smith and Brady Dahl and a short-handed Peoria goal from Thomas Kolarz, as well as a Mustang power play goal from Dane Federighi. Late in the second period, the Lumberjacks evened the score for the third time with a shorthanded goal from Carroll and ran away with three more from Neu, Brandon Bissett, and Cole Buhl. Three assists were tallied by Braden Altena, and Keenan Lund, Ben Haugo, Mix, Jamnicky, M. Sprink, Neu and Smith each had one. Max Olson, Aaron Siegrist
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Stishes welcome fall visitors by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
ROYALTON – The autumn season has many themes. The leaves turn colors, the farmers are out harvesting their crops, and Halloween is getting ever closer. Carving pumpkins and drinking pumpkin spice lattes are also a natural Àt for the season. A local spot for all things pumpkin is Triple S Farms on the outskirts of Royalton, particularly in October. Dave and Polly Stish have owned Triple S Farms for 37 years, since before they were married. But it wasn’t a pumpkin patch then. “When we bought the farm, we started with planting Christmas trees for 15 years” Dave said. From there, they changed it to a pick-your-own strawberry patch for 17 years. That’s when the Àrst idea of pumpkins came about. “We’ve always enjoyed
Mueller strives to provide better animal care by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
the thought of pumpkins and we’ve embraced everything about fall,” Dave said. “It just felt like right step to enhancing the fall experience.” Many of their pumpkins at that time were sold to Wal-Mart stores in the area. It wasn’t until 2011 that they decided to make the full switch on the farm. “We were kind of in the mode for entertaining at that point,” Dave said. “We had already had a number of groups come through and we already had the pumpkins started.” Walking around Triple S today, you can Ànd kids running around in the barn, climbing up hay piles and sliding down slides, petting a variety of animals at the petting zoo and walking through the corn walk looking for scavenger hunt items. “We’ve always had a slide for the kids, but over the years, we’ve added more and more activities for them,” Dave said. Oftentimes, families are
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Polly and Dave Stish are all about pumpkins at Triple S Farms in Royalton. During weekends in October, they open their farm for a wide variety of activities.
seen taking pictures by the giant pumpkins or the old tractors. “It’s fun to see families
out here enjoying themselves,” Dave said. “We work hard to make it affordable, so we don’t charge for
admission or anything. The home with them, and that’s only money families will rewarding.” spend here is if they want Triple S to take pumpkins or squash continued on pg. 3B
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able sizes and types –from wean-to-Ànish to sows. “I’ve worked with clients who raise potbelly pigs to those who raise pigs as a hobby, and kids in 4-H,” Mueller said. “Anyone who needs help I’m here.” Mueller’s interest in swine developed as an undergraduate student at Iowa State University (ISU), where he worked with swine diagnostics and research. That experience led to a fulltime job with a contract research facility studying cattle and swine, and then an animal health company focused on swine research and development, before returning to ISU to study veterinary medicine. “Becoming a vet was always a long-term goal of mine,” Mueller said. “While in vet school, I met [Dr. Winkelman] and we kept in touch. During my fourth year, I did an externship with Swine Services Unlimited, Inc.” After receiving his doctorate in veterinarian medicine, Mueller joined WinkelPHOTO BY JENNIFER COYNE man to pursue a career in the Dr. Adam Mueller is a veterinary at Swine Services Unlimited, Inc., in Rice. Mueller works with pork and poultry producers swine industry.
RICE – On any given day, Dr. Adam Mueller could be evaluating performance records, working with pork producers to advance their herd health, or testing the latest vaccine for use in the industry. As a veterinarian with Swine Services Unlimited, Inc., in Rice, Mueller continually strives to provide unwavering services to his clients in an effort to better their ability to raise livestock well. “I want to help producers do a better job to better their livelihood,” Mueller said. “To help them provide better care for their animals and, ultimately, feed the world.” Since 2012, Mueller has worked under Dr. Nathan Winkelman at the veterinary consulting and research prac- to provide better care for their animals. tice in central Minnesota. The core purpose of the ance for independent pork Iowa. Winkelman has also other states, as well as in Mueller offers guidance enterprise is to provide guid- producers in Minnesota and consulted with producers in China and Ecuador. to swine operations of vari-
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American Harvest spotlights St. Joseph farm By HERMAN LENSING Staff Writer ST. JOSEPH – Josh and Liz Fiedler both know they wanted to live in a rural area. They also don’t mind telling people why. This year their story and reasons for doing so is one of the story lines on Season 2 of the CarbonTV.com original series, American Harvest. Josh and Liz recently became the Àfth generation of the family to be living on their family farm. Josh quickly notes there is a difference. “Our family has had the land going back to 1888,” said Josh. “Liz grew up in Lake Benton, between Pipestone and Marshall. She is more used to rural life than I am. There is not one stoplight in Lincoln County. The unique part as it relates to my wife and I is, it is the Àrst generation where the primary income is not from working on the farm.” Josh works in agricultural Ànance. He also does color commentary of local high school sports. Liz is a nurse at the St. Cloud Hospital. She is also working
towards her doctorate of nursing degree. They closed on a 40-acre purchase of the 160-acre farm in September from his father, Ray and Mary Fiedler who operated a dairy herd on the farm from 1978 to 2007. Mary passed away in 2007. Ray, who has since built a home on the farm, will continue to farm and run a Holstein steer operation. Starting next year, Josh and Liz will purchase beef cattle from her father and begin a small beef operation. The Fiedlers had wanted to live in a rural area, and Josh had a mild interest in living on his home farm; but he never really thought much about it. “We had planned to look for rural property when she was Ànished with her graduate work,” said Josh. “Then in 2014, my dad approached me about purchasing some of the land. I was open-minded to that idea.” Josh and Liz discussed the proposal and they agreed the numbers worked for them. Coming back to a home farm might not be all that unusual, but the producers of American Harvest’s second season found
PHOTO BY HERMAN LENSING Interviews of Liz (second from left) and Josh (center) by Chad Olson were Àlmed by Hunter Weeks (left) and Alex Witkowicz for the American Harvest program.
it worked well with the show’s theme of learning about the younger generation of farmers. “We went out to dinner with some friends,” said Josh. “One of their friends was the producer of American Harvest. We talked
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Mueller continued from page 1B___________________________ Triple S “I’ve always enjoyed “We’ve really made big Farms swine, working with nummilestones the last couple of bers, diagnostics and probyears,” Mueller said. continued lem solving,” Mueller said. Looking towards the fu“Being pushed towards this ture, Mueller plans to expand from page side of animal agriculture his practice into the poultry seemed like the right Àt.” industry with turkeys and 1B________ While a majority of chickens.
Mueller’s work encompasses on-farm operations and providing suggestions for each producer, along with recordkeeping services, the veterinary ofÀce is also known for their work in swine research. For more than 20 years, Winkelman has evaluated vaccines and antibiotics of different pharmaceutical companies and aided in their approval from the USDA and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Winkelman also patented DLI – a process for vaccinating Lawsonia intracellularis, which is a common cause for diarrhea in mid- and late-Ànishing pigs. “Because of our skills and experience in research, we do a lot of contract research with pharmaceutical and biological companies for new vaccine and antibiotic development,” Mueller said. Partaking in various research allows Mueller and Winkelman to grasp new tools and technologies in the Àeld that can now be used to drive the industry. “Research gives us a heads up, although it’s all conÀdential,” Mueller said. “It shows us what’s new and what challenges we might face.” As of lately, Mueller has worked extensively with producers to educate them on upcoming changes to the in-
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dustry. “It’s so important to keep everyone informed of what needs to be done so that we’re all abiding by those changes,” Mueller said. A signiÀcant change within the swine industry, and all sectors of livestock production, will begin Jan. 1,
2017 as the new Veterinary Feed Directive takes effect. This ruling will provide further veterinary oversight of antibiotics used in animal feed. “These are all good things, but it always takes some adjusting,” Mueller said.
“That all happened by chance. There was someone who needed help and it’s stemmed from there,” Mueller said. “I’m excited to broaden my skillset and interact with poultry producers and improve their farms, too.” Similar to his swine clients, Mueller will work with poultry producers to change management practices in order to Ànd ways to improve production and health within the Áock. Day in and day out, Mueller continually promotes the development of agriculture and enjoys his time spent with those involved in the swine industry. “The industry is full of great people – producers, veterinarians and other professionals,” Mueller said. “The best part of my job is the interaction I get with producers on a daily basis. They work hard to take care of their animals and provide a good source of protein for the world.”
Triple S is only open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends during October, but they will often set up appointments with groups during the week. “We have a lot of groups that come from all over,” Dave said. “That just adds to our attendance.” Dave and Polly are humbled as they watch the farm Àll up with 75 to 80 cars at any given time, bringing in hundreds of people. “It’s fun knowing we are a destination of sorts,” said Dave. “People really like our pumpkins and our squash, but they seem to enjoy the activities even more. That’s the reason we keep doing what we’re doing it, for the kids and the families.”
Assisting pork producers in a management change has allowed operations to eradicate disease on their farm, such as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PEDv), Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Mueller said.
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2137 hrs – welfare check on the 100 block of 1st St S 2332 hrs – Violation of court order on the 1100 1st Ave N 2 medical; 1 assist; 1 miscellaneous Tuesday, Oct. 11 0016 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 13th St N 0436 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 3rd St S 0636 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1200 5th St S 0859 hrs – welfare check on the 1300 13th St Cir 1000 hrs – violation of court order on the 1100 1st Ave N 1028 hrs – child on 1900 block of Benton Drive N 1134 hrs – welfare check on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave S 1426 hrs – missing person 1433 hrs – extra patrol on the 700th block of 18th St N 1539 hrs – gun on 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1603 hrs – accident on Benton Dr and Sauk Rapids Bridge 1705 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 3rd Ave N 1852 hrs – detox on the 400 block of 5th St S 2103 hrs – violation of court order 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 2355 hrs – suspicious activity on 4th Ave N and 11th St N 1 medical; 3 assist; 1 trafÀc stop
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Saturday, Oct. 15 0441 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of 5th Ave N 0732 hrs – vehicle on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 1027 hrs – theft on the 200th block of Benton Dr N 1056 hrs – suicidal person on the 100th block of 1st St S 1521 hrs – trespassing on the zero block of River Ave N 1549 hrs – Àre on the 1600 block of 34th St NE 1704 hrs – domestic on the zero block of 6th Ave N 1902 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 2nd Ave N 2104 hrs – suspicious activity on 1200 block of 15th St NE 2123 hrs – suspicious on 7000 Saukview Drive 2139 hrs – terroristic threats on the 300 block of 13th St N 4 assist; 1 trafÀc stop; 1 alarm; 2 miscellaneous Sunday, Oct. 16 0224 hrs – domestic on zero block of 6th Ave N 0245 hrs – disturbance on 800 block of 4th Ave 0411 hrs – disturbance on 200 block of 13th St N 1511 hrs – arrest on 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1921 hrs – harassment on the 1100 block of Summit Way 1954 hrs – Àre on the 100th block of 18th St NW 2154 hrs – assault 2258 hrs – domestic on the zero block of 3rd Ave S 1 medical; 1 assist; 2 alarm; 1 miscellaneous
Wednesday, Oct. 12 0310 hrs – suicidal person on the 100 block of 1st St S 0840 hrs – burglary on the 1100 block of Lincoln Ave 0913 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1000 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1310 hrs – fraud on 100 block of 9th Ave S 1517 hrs – theft on 800 block of Golden Spike Road NE 1721 hrs – theft on 200 block of 4th St S 2007 hrs – civil on zero block of 3rd Ave S 2012 hrs – extra patrol on the 1600 block of Summit Ave N 2128 hrs – assault on Division St and 3rd Ave S Sheriff of said county as fol100 1 medical; 3 assist; 1 trafÀc stop; 2 alarm; 7 permit; 2 mis- PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE lows: DATE AND TIME OF cellaneous OF MORTGAGE FORECLO- SALE: 10:00 AM on Decem-
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SURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROMonday, Oct. 10 VIDED BY LAW IS NOT 0348 hrs – unwanted person on the 100 block of 1st St S AFFECTED BY THIS AC0753 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 3rd Ave S TION. NOTICE IS HEREBY 0942 hrs – theft on the 200 block of Benton Drive GIVEN: That default has oc1148 hrs – trafÀc hazard on 1200 block of 2nd Ave S Friday, Oct. 14 curred in the conditions of the 1227 hrs – vulnerable adult on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 0228 hrs – DUI/DWI on River Ave S and 6th St S following described mortgage: 1347 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 0722 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 5th St S DATE OF MORTGAGE: 1446 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 300 block 1143 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 5th Ave N July 22, 2003 ORIGINAL of Industrial Blvd 1504 hrs – suspicious activity 1000th block of River Ave PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 1537 hrs – welfare check 1100 block of Broadway Ave S N MORTGAGE: $228,600.00 1854 hrs – harassment on the 1200 block of 10th Ave N 1633 hrs – civil on 9th Ave N and Cty Rd 1, St. Cloud MORTGAGOR(S): Mark 2026 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 2217 hrs – animal on 1000 block of 4 ½ Ave N A. Bergquist and Melissa 2033 hrs – harassment on the 900 block of Broadway Ave 1 medical; 3 assist; 12 trafÀc stops; 4 alarm; 2 miscella- A. Bergquist, Husband and S neous Wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF Sample ballot continued from previous page FILING: Benton County Minnesota,Recorder , on August 5, 2003, as Document State General Election Ballot No. 303451. ASSIGNED TO: GCAT Management Services D E F Benton County State of Minnesota November 8, 2016 2015-13 LLC dated 08/14/2015, recorded on, 06/06/2016 as I nstructions to Voters: Document No. 416371. MTTo vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: R . GLQ Investors, L.P. dated 05/13/2015, recorded on, County Offices City Offices City Offices 06/06/2016 as Document No. 416373. LEGAL DESCRIPSoil and Water Conservation Council Member at Large Council Member TION OF PROPERTY: Lot 26, District Supervisor City of St. Cloud City of Rice District 5 Block 1, Eastern Star Estates Vote for Up to Three Vote for Up to Two Vote for One Plat Four PROPERTY ADDRESS: 824 WOLLAK WAY, Chuck Rau Carol Lewis Christopher Scheel SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 PROPERTY I.D: R19.03678.00 Ken Grinsell Bryan Anderson write-in, if any COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton Jeff Goerger City Offices write-in, if any THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTAbdi H. Daisane Mayor write-in, if any GAGE ON THE DATE OF City of Foley Vote for One George Hontos THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Council Member City of Royalton Twelve Thousand Seven HunVote for Up to Two Dave Mosford dred Twenty-Seven and 68/100 write-in, if any ($212,727.68) THAT no acGerard L. Bettendorf Scott Walberg tion or proceeding has been write-in, if any instituted at law to recover the Leslie LeCuyer (Schumacher) Ronald Verley debt secured by said mortgage, write-in, if any or any part thereof; that there Special Election For Council has been compliance with all write-in, if any write-in, if any Member pre-foreclosure notice and acCity of St. Cloud Ward 2 Mayor celeration requirements of said write-in, if any To fill vacancy in term expiring City of Gilman mortgage, and/or applicable January 7, 2019 Vote for One Council Member Vote for One statutes; PURSUANT, to the City of Sartell power of sale contained in said Vote for Up to Two Steven Chmielewski Steve Laraway mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the
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ber 6, 2016 PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff`s Main OfÀce, Lobby, 581 Highway 23, Foley Minnesota 56329 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2017, or the next business day if June 6, 2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 19, 2016 MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian PaciÀc Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 16MN00166-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4594703 10/19/2016, 10/26/2016, 11/02/2016, 11/09/2016, 11/16/2016, 11/23/2016 R-42-6B
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test of the Voting Equipment to be utilized for the City of Sauk Rapids’ General Election on November 8, 2016 will occur on November 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave N. Representatives of political parties, candidates, the press, and the public are invited to attend. This notice is being provided pursuant to State Statutes 206.83. Posted: October 4, 2016 Published: October 27, 2016 R-43-1B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on November 10th, 2016 the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. James Gottwalt requesting a conditional use permit to elevate a residential structure on Àll in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2.1 and 5.3.2 of Ordinance #196, Flood Plain Management and Section 11.6 of Ordinance #185, Benton County Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SW1/4 SE1/4, Section 21, East Langola Township. 2. 7:10 p.m. Saldana Excavating requesting an interim use permit to operate a mining operation in the Rural-Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.27A, 9.7 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: part of the NE1/4 NE1/4, Section 20, Granite Ledge Township. 3. 7:20 p.m. M L D Enterprises, landowner and Novel Energy Solutions, applicant requesting an interim use permit to construct a community solar energy system in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.24C, 9.20 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: W1/2 of the SE1/4, Section 10, Sauk Rapids Township. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. R-43-1B
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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – OCTOBER 4, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 4, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly, Ed Popp and Spencer Buerkle present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/McMahon unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2016 as written; 2) approve addition of incentive language in the existing Benton County Health and Wellness Program/approve incentives offered for remainder of 2016; 3) accept and Àle Veterans Service OfÀcer quarterly report for the period May 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016; 4) accept 2017 Natural Resources Block grant payment; 5) adopt Resolution 2016-#32, accepting donation from members of Solid Rock Church of St. Cloud to the Sheriff’s OfÀce K-9 Program, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 6) adopt Resolution 2016-#33, accepting donation from Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 622 of St. Cloud to the Sheriff’s OfÀce DARE Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Marilyn Novak, Benton County Recorder, announced her retirement effective December 31, 2016 after a combined 30 years of service to Benton County. Board members thanked Novak for her dedicated service to Benton County and wished her well in her retirement. George Fiedler, Benton County Veterans Service OfÀcer, explained that, during the 2013 legislative session, the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs, County Veterans Service OfÀce Operational Enhancement Grant Program, was modiÀed and the state funding increased. He noted that the grant program provides an annual base grant to all 87 counties of $7,500; in addition, each county gets additional money based on the veteran population in their county (Benton County’s veteran population is cited as 3,345, so Benton County will get an additional $5,000). Fiedler indicated that the money can only be spent for speciÀc items; his recommendation is to use the money for marketing, training conference expenses and associated travel; software maintenance for VIMS, and notebook computer. Bauerly/McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#34, accepting the grant from the State of MN, providing Benton County $12,500 to spend on veteran services activities as outlined in the list of approved items from the State of MN, and authorize the Chair to sign. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that the Public Works Department has had an established policy with regard to snow/ ice removal on Benton County roads and highways; he stated that he has rewritten this policy to make it easier to read. Byrd highlighted a number of sections in the abridged version of the winter maintenance policy, requesting Board approval. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Benton County Winter Maintenance Policy with regard to snow/ice removal on Benton County roads and highways as presented, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd will post this approved policy on the county website. Engineer’s Report: 1) “3 Up the Hill” in Sauk Rapids (curb and gutter complete on prepared areas; hope to pave from 3rd Avenue to Summit Avenue later this week; contractor hopes to complete
all paving, including the wear course, this year (deadline date is October 28th); 2) Overlay projects on CSAH 4, CSAH 6 and CSAH 7 are complete, except for the permanent striping; 3) CSAH 8 reclaim project is complete; 4) getting equipment ready for winter; 5) Foley City Council meeting tonight to discuss joint 4th Avenue project (sidewalk concerns relating to ADA compliance); and 6) Watab Township meeting tonight to discuss the possibility of interchanges at TH 10 and some of our county roads (would be a required cost participation from the county). Karri Thorsten, Auditor-Treasurer, informed the Board that her ofÀce received a letter from Lunis and Barb Katterhagen stating they would like to donate parcel 18.00164.00 to the County; the parcel is located in the City of Sartell in an R-3 zone and contains no structures. Upon questioning of other county staff, Thorsten noted no foreseeable use of this property. Board members inquired of the parcel size, market value and taxes. McMahon inquired of accepting the parcel for possible future economic development purposes. Following brief discussion, Bauerly/ McMahon unanimous to table this item to allow Board members to view the parcel. Commissioner Popp questioned the status of the parcel (the “island” property in Langola Township) which was conveyed to Benton County from the State (in previous discussions, the Board had inquired if the County could convey/sell this parcel to another party—directly or indirectly). Thorsten noted that she had previously sought a legal opinion from the County Attorney’s OfÀce; she will reach out to the County Attorney’s OfÀce again in this regard. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:35 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:05 AM. Brian Koester, representing the BeneÀts Advisory Committee, presented the Committee’s recommendation for non-union employee health insurance contributions and plans for 2017 (Benton County received a 7.5% rate increase from Health Partners for 2017 which will remain Áat for 2018 should Benton County choose to renew with Health Partners). Koester presented a proposed premium structure for 2017 for non-union employees (county contribution and employee contribution) that reÁects a 50/50 split of the stated increase between employer and employees. Koester also stated the Committee’s recommendation that no new enrollees will be allowed into the $500/$1,000 deductible plan or the $1,500/$3,000 deductible plan with VEBA, from and after January 1, 2017; this recommendation applies to nonunion employees only (employees currently enrolled in these two plans may continue their coverage in these plans). He noted that the rationale behind phasing out these two plans is, for the most part, to reduce administrative costs (Benton County pays administrative costs for each individual plan). Noting that there are very few employees enrolled in those two plans, Bauerly inquired of phasing out those plans for existing employees as well over time. Koester noted that, at some point, these plans may become cost-prohibitive for employees. Monty Headley, County Administrator, noted that the county could attempt to negotiate the elimination of these plans with the unions in the short term. McMahon stated his belief that employees were previously assured (through negotiations) that they could stay in these lower deductible plans as long as they desired. Buerkle pointed out
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PAGE 5B that the two plans which are being proposed for phase out (for non-union employees only) are the plans with the lowest county contribution to premium. Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, commented that the issue of “cadillac tax” must be considered in the overall costs for those two plans. Koester noted that the premium structure for all four plans was intentionally designed to move employees to the higher deductible plans to help control plan utilization. Bauerly stated his agreement that the two high deductible plans “make people more accountable for their own wellness”. McMahon/Peschl unanimous to approve the 2017 health insurance premium structure for non-union employees as presented; further, that no new enrollees will be allowed into the $500/$1,000 deductible plan or the $1,500/$3,000 deductible plan with VEBA, from and after January 1, 2017--this applies to non-union employees only (employees currently enrolled in these two plans may continue their coverage in these plans). Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Topics discussed under Commissioner Concerns: 1) Concern with future of the State of MN deÀned beneÀt program; 2) Watab Township Board meeting tonight (Commissioner of Transportation will be in attendance); and 3) Additional Highway signage request (CSAH 12). Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: October 17, AMC District V Meeting; December 1, Benton Economic Partnership Quarterly Membership Meeting; and December 5-6, AMC Annual Conference. Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to adjourn at 10:40 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-43-1B Absentee Voting Hours The ofÀce of the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer in the Government Center at 531 Dewey Street, Foley, Minnesota, will be open Saturday, November 5th, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm and Monday, November 7th, 2016 from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm for the purpose of accepting Absentee Ballot applications and casting Absentee Ballots. Karri Thorsten Benton County Auditor-Treasurer R-43-1B NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test of the Voting Equipment to be utilized for the City of Rice’ General Election on November 8, 2016 will occur on November 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main St. E. Representatives of political parties, candidates, the press, and the public are invited to attend. This notice is being provided pursuant to State Statutes 206.83. R-43-1B
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People don’t like their clocks changed without having a say in the matter. Yet once The again, we’ll be turning our clocks back one hour on Nov. Business 6 and in the spring we’ll move of Farming them again. Benjamin Franklin and farmers are the ones most often by blamed for the yearly ritual. But Roger Strom it wasn’t Ben. He wasn’t a fan Ag __________ of the sun waking him up at 6 Columnist__________ a.m. so he wrote an essay that suggested there could be huge savings if people changed their sleep schedules so they wouldn’t need to buy so many candles. Contrary to popular opinion, he did not propose changing the clocks. Another misconception is that daylight saving time is for farmers. Supposedly the extra hour of daylight let’s farmers get more done. Maybe before electricity and batteries that was true, but in today’s world, nobody gets out of doing chores because it’s too dark, cold, wet or hot. Historians tell us farmers we were actually the ones most opposed to daylight saving time when it was first implemented in 1918. They had a powerful lobbing force that fought “tooth and nail” against messing with the clock. Most farmers would prefer we leave our time pieces alone. Especially dairy farmers who have to deal with cows that may not know how to tell time but do have an internal clock that tells them when it’s time for milking. Cows don’t like changes in their daily schedule and it can impact how much milk they produce. In the spring when clocks are moved ahead, some farmers will slowly ease the girls into an earlier schedule a half-hour at a time. But in the fall, asking a cow to hold onto her milk for an extra hour not only frustrates the cow but can actually cause health problems. Supposedly, the real reason for daylight saving time is to save energy. With more daylight, we spend less on electricity for lighting. However, there have been several studies that show the clock changes have had the opposite effect. The folks with the National Bureau of Economic Research found that the warmer hour of daylight caused higher demand for air-conditioning, more than offsetting the gains from reduced lighting. So if daylight saving time doesn’t benefit farmers, make for happier cows or save electricity, who wins? Apparently, it’s the retailers and the recreation business that gain the most. People shop more when it’s lighter at night. And they stay outside longer doing fun stuff. Past studies by the golf industry estimated that an extra month of daylight saving time was worth $200 to $400 million. During that same time the U.S. barbecue industry increased profits by $150 million. Maybe that’s the reason daylight saving time has been stretched from six months to seven months to now eight. So if you’re one of those who like things “just the way they are” don’t blame Uncle Ben, the power company or farmers. The real culprits are those darn shoppers and golfers!
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Fiedlers continued from page 2B________________ “We had no desire to be TV stars, but we had a desire and were willing to participate in a show that has everything to do with wanting to tell a positive story about agriculture,” he said. Getting that information out is something he sees as more than just the work of people growing the food consumers eat. He thinks everyone involved in the agricultural business should be letting people know good things about the business. “So many have desire to share the negative side of agriculture. It is reliant on folks, like yourself (the media) to tell that story. Business needs to tell the story. The farmers are out numbered,” he said. The Fiedlers joined the show with a commitment to just being themselves, and to discuss how their life on the family farm is progressing. “They started filming this spring and finished in early October,” said Josh. “What I liked about it is that nothing is staged. We weren’t asked to hold hands or stand in front of cows. This is more a documentary than something like Reality TV.” The filming was usually done with two cameras, sometimes only one and the taping sessions became friends sharing a story – well sort of. “It was a free-flowing conversation, with people who have a camera in their hand,” said Josh. “Although, it can be hard to
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Camera crew Hunter Weeks (left) and Alex Witkowicz (right) filmed scenes as Liz (second from left) and Josh (right) visited with her parents, Lu Ann and JT, on the Weber farm at Lake Benton.
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forget the camera is there.” The filming of their portion of the show recently concluded. They are waiting to watch the series. “We are just a part of it,” said Josh. “They have three or four stories and some minor ones.” What the Fiedlers are really glad about is that they were able to tell their story, together, and share their perspective on agriculture.
“We got to tell a positive story about agriculture,” said Josh. American Harvest Season 2: “The Next Generation” debuts for free on
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