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Seniors Justin Glen and Daighton Ripp are the Sauk RapidsRice High School Homecoming King and Queen.
Juniors Summer Schmidt and Cody Landwehr (front); sophomores Mikayla Zaske and Cade Milton-Baumgardner (center); and freshmen Anna Walz and Kobe Lee accompanied the seniors in the 2016 SRRHS Homecoming Court.
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WATAB TOWNSHIP – The Watab Town Board called a special meeting Sept. 20 to discuss road projects. They will begin the next step in the process of determining future road reconstruction. Project engineer Jon Bogart presented preliminary drafts of the road changes to board and audience members.
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ing people laugh, smile and hopefully building them up to make them feel good about themselves. It also means so much to me because in 2014 my brother was nominated for king. He sadly didn’t win, but to follow in his footsteps is really touching.� Seniors Ethan Baker, Cameron Bauer, Justin Glen, Bjorn Hanson, Grant Marolf, as well as, Briana Ackerman, Megan Bemboom, Keanna Brudwick, Matraca Conarro and Daighton Ripp were all competing for the crown. They were accompanied by homecoming court underclassmen juniors Cody Landwehr and Summer Schmidt; sophomores Cade MiltonBaumgardner and Mikayla Zaske; and freshman Kobe Lee and Anna Walz. The festivities were kicked off by Sauk Rapids Ambassador and senior Allyson Walz who sang the National Anthem followed by the pep band’s enthusiastic rendition of the school song. When the revelries were under way, the underclassmen and senior candidates were introduced and a video was played showing the reactions of the students when they received the news they were selected as homecoming court. The crowd was then entertained while the senior candidates danced on stage wearing headphones to block out the sound of their music, and was even more amused when new faculty Zach Brown, Nikki Burg and NaDean Schroeder made their way on stage to strut their moves to Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae). When the moment everyone was waiting for came, the seniors were handed envelopes. Inside, held the answer to who the school had selected for their Homecoming King and Queen. Inside a pair of running shoes dictated Justin Glen would be King while spirited pompoms cued Daighton Ripp she had won. They received their crowns and the night concluded.
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The Sauk Rapids Herald would like to retract using the word Muslim to describe the suspect in the Crossroads Center mall stabbings as phrased in the article “Crossroads terrorist strikes 10� which appeared on Sept. 22. Although the police reports indicated that witnesses said the suspect made references to Allah and asked at least one person if they were Muslim, the paper should have neither assumed his religion nor used it as a physical description word. We regret this oversight.
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LOCAL NEWS
Day of Caring 2016
by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
United Way volunteers come together to help in Sauk Rapids
“This is the largest allcampus event the Good Shepherd Community puts on. We planned for 200 people to participate and we probably had that and more,” said Jodi Speicher, Good Shepherd’s Vice President of Marketing. “We couldn’t do this without the United Way. We just don’t have the bodies to put on an event of this volume without them.” Volunteering with seniors wasn’t the only thing available to those who wished to lend a hand. “The day has a little bit of everything for anyone wanting to volunteer—from 5-year-olds to seniors; families, companies, groups of friends and even individuals,” Johnson said. “There’s painting to archiving records. It’s not hard to Ànd something you’ll enjoy doing.” Jenica Cmelik, an employee at CentraCare, said although her company encourages volunteerism she decided on her own to participate in Day of Caring 2016. She volunteered her time to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota by helping children
SAUK RAPIDS — Over 625 area community members volunteered their time Sept. 22 for the United Way of Central Minnesota’s annual Day of Caring. At least four locations in Sauk Rapids participated in the event which consisted in a wide variety of projects from neighborhood clean-up, service to senior citizens, painting projects and PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER more. Great River Federal Credit Union employees Allen Faber (front left), Mark Eckerman and Tracy Mortenson volun“This year and last are the teered at the Good Shepherd Community’s pub crawl event by biggest groups we’ve had,” helping residents like Rosie David (front, right). The mascot said Jessica Johnson, United Chisel from the St. Cloud Rox joined the group at the MinneWay of Central Minnesota’s sota Sports Bar happy hour that day. Director of Marketing and Communications. “A lot of decorate cards for the Sauk The group made 274 cards R our volunteers have had a Rapids Police Department at before running out of materigreat experience and return Pleasantview Elementary’s als and completing their task year after year, so we keep KIDSTOP. early. building on those numbers. “It’s important to have my “Everyone had a lot of And many companies use this daughter see me giving back,” fun,” said Keshia Kettler-Herparticular event as a teamCmelik said, in response to mann, volunteer coordinator building experience for their her motivation. at Heartland Hospice. “It’s employees.” Across the city at Heart- really helpful to have them Johnson said in June of land Hospice volunteers gath- here. Every year we do it and each year, the United Way ered to make scrapbooked it’s the only time we have to reaches out to all the non-profhandmade bereavement cards make all these cards.” it organizations in the area to for the company to distribute see if they have any projects throughout the year to clients. the United Way could help with during Day of Caring. Then the volunteer coordinator works to post the needs online where volunteers are able to sign up for beginning in August. One of the activities, volunteers were able to help with, included the Second Annual Good Shepherd Pub Crawl. The “Minnesota Nice” themed event allowed residents of the community to travel between four different stations; learning about locations, facts, food and beverages native to Minnesota. The Good Shepherd Community acquired over 50 volunteers through the United Way to Sauk Rapids-Rice Pleasantview Elementary students Quinn Schrantz (from left), Dylan help seniors make their way Gapinski, Lyndon Laney and Zachary Euteneur made cards for the Sauk Rapids Police Deto and from the stations. partment during the United Way of Central Minnesota Day of Caring 2016.
Nick Weis and Twila Moser Mark & Tammy Weis, of Sauk Rapids, and Wade and Lynn Moser, of Bismarck, N.D., announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Nick Weis and Twila Moser on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Mixin’ It Up continued from front____ in-between step. A small business can grow into a large business and actually have some say over what happens within it,” Brinkman said. Although the windows of the storefront advertise gluten-free baked goods, the facility will offer much more. In addition to cookies, cakes and breads, Mixin’ It Up will carry roasted nuts, specialty teas, fudge, toffee and anything or everything which can carry the glutenfree label. “People don’t often realize what can be easily made gluten-free or they don’t necessarily know all the things that are already naturally gluten-free,” Brinkman said. “Most of the time it’s trying to cross the chasm of what people believe to be gluten-free and what items already are.” Brinkman went on to say that many BBQ sauces, Bloody Mary mixes, jams, jellies, candies, soups and canned goods are gluten-free
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board approved the 2016 Pay 2017 Levy CertiÀcation at their regular board meeting Sept. 26. For the Àrst time in a while, the district is planning to lower their levy, from 5.3 percent to 3.3 percent. “Our board members are very supportive of lowering the levy and allowing taxpayers to keep as much of their money as possible,” said Dr. Daniel Bittman, superintendent of the district. “This is something that doesn’t occur too often, but we are excited that we were able to make it
happen.” In other school board news: Bittman and members of the board sat in the Àrst of four listening sessions regarding the district’s facilities study prior to the board meeting. The board was impressed with the turnout and hopes to get as much community involvement as possible over the coming months. “By conducting these listening sessions, we are encouraging the community to be engaged in this process,” Bittman said. “We want them to know we are here to listen to their thoughts on our ongoing facilities study.”
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It is hard to believe September has nearly come and gone and soon our Àrst trimester will be over. The start to the school year is an exciting time of the year and has many reminders about why we do what we do — the kids. Their smiles, laughter and curiosity keep us young and motivate us to work hard, learn much and listen often. by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN As I attended open houses, visited Superintendent’s Corner classrooms and collaborated with my colleagues, I could not help but notice and appreciate the relationships being built, dedication shown and efforts made to provide extraordinary opportunities for our children. I watched our youngest children join us for the Àrst time, meet friends and try many new things. I observed our elementary students navigate access and equity through technology, reconnect with friends they had not seen since the last school year, and get to know their classroom teachers and routines. Middle school students returned to school excited to see their friends and ready to navigate new systems. They competed in team building activities with their WEB Leaders, and helped each other get acclimated to different routines, showing energy only a middle School student could. I witnessed high school students participate in LINK activities, support their classmates at various athletic events and activities, and begin to prepare for life after high school. I also watched parents, staff and community members do everything they could to help our children be successful. All of these things happened while staff welcomed, motivated, and challenged students to be courageous, try new things, meet new friends and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Regardless of their age, personality or experiences, students learned a lot and became more conÀdent throughout the Àrst month. Let us continue to support our children, work collaboratively and take advantage of every opportunity to do good things for our kids and community. I am proud to work and learn with each of you as we prepare Sauk Rapids-Rice children for the future. We appreciate our staff, families and community members, and trust they will always inspire our children, making our schools and community amazing places to be. Go Storm!
Some rain, a wedding and a debate We attended an outdoor wedding on a plot of land last weekend and the weather was most unpredictable. All the tables were under the available tents so the ceremony and the dance had to take place without cover. I was actually, not only in attendance, but was the photographer, my husband an usher, all with our two-month-old baby in tow. I wondered off and on all week how the day would play out with my camera equip- By Mercy Nygaard ment, timing out how to feed the baby and keep him out of the elements. Life by Faith Well, the wedding couldn’t have gone better. We were always on the edge of a downpour but never got more than a sprinkle. The lighting was perfect for photography and with both my husband and myself performing tasks, our two month old was never demanding. The light rain only began during the dance and the celebrating dancers danced away in the rain. The wedding had an apparent anointing over it that drove questions in some, asking, what is different about this wedding? It stirred up a feeling inside, to those in attendance, that was good. We are told in Proverbs 3:34 that, “Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble.” Or, “He gives favor to the humble.” And truly, this couple marrying on that day, are humble. There is no vileness to their speech, no mocking anyone who makes a mistake, no drama or talking behind backs. The bride and groom greeted everyone in a receiving line and additionally, served everyone their food as the guest walked through the buffet line. This is not a good work that they wanted to add to their track record. But their countenance and servant-hood were a direct reÁection of Jesus inside them. The service was special and the Pastor gave everyone the opportunity to pray and ask Jesus to be Lord of their life. Why am I sharing this with you today? Because after seeing all the disappointment plastered in newsstands and on social media after the Àrst presidential debate, it is so good to be reminded of the basics: Love God with all your heart, mind and soul. Love your neighbor as Jesus loved us. All the guests were at the wedding to honor the bride and groom, and the bride and groom served all of the guests. It was a beautiful picture of Jesus, who came here to teach and serve and while he was serving He was teaching us. Please don’t vote for someone who denies the teachings of Jesus. Don’t vote for someone that steals, lies and even murders to cover up their mistakes. Please don’t vote for someone that fuels rebellion against our authorities or who presents someone that kills small dependant lives at one’s convenience as someone we should take advice from. Keep praying for our nation and for guidance and that’s the only way you can go into the voter booths conÀdently. As the invitation to make Jesus Lord of your life was presented at the ceremony, so you too are presented the invitation.
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business, would have been too busy to run us to This fall is the third year my son has particiand from practice. As it was, we still didn’t eat pated in Storm football. supper until well after dark, so I can’t imagine Working from an ofÀce in Sauk Rapids, havif we had to add one more thing to their daily ing to travel to Sauk Centre to publish the paper plate. The activity bus was our transportation. each Tuesday, Lucas attending Rice Elementary and practice being held at the high school have Car-pooling has been and is encouraged all made for some interesting days of juggling by our teams, but how often is it a reality? By by NATASHA BARBER watching vehicles pull up to drop off football schedules. On a less stressful day this means me leaving players on a typical practice evening, I’m going the ofÀce, driving home 20 minutes to pick him to say not often. Even for us, we probably only up in Rice, and turning right back around to drive make plans to car pool once a week or every another 20 minutes into SR. Essentially it’s a 40 minute other due to the planning it involves and the gear that won’t trip, three times a week when I could otherwise be washing Àt in a locker. And my plight won’t end with snow, next the never-ending pile of laundry, cooking a supper which is Robotics. So I wonder, how many elementary parents, wouldn’t have us eating at 8 p.m. or adding even more especially in Rice, would be in favor of a bus? blood, sweat and tears to you guessed it — this paper. There are a lot of questions to answer when thinking I’m more than happy to make this sacriÀce as I know of such a thing: Where would the bus bring the children? being involved in extracurricular activities has a multitude Would it run every night? Would the school have to have of beneÀts including learning both individual and group re- a 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. route considering different practice sponsibility, time management and perseverance, as well times? And how much would it cost? Without knowing anything about busing or the schools as contributing to positive social behaviors like increased attendance and engagement in the classroom. But I can’t Ànancials, I’m thinking I’d be willing to pay an extra fee to not only give myself a transportation break but possihelp but wonder, what happened to the activity bus? Growing up Àve miles out of town and graduating from bly give a less-fortunate family an opportunity to have acRoyalton High School, the activity bus was probably one cess to an activity they otherwise would not. After all, I’ve of the main reasons many of us had the opportunity to par- already thrown over $300 into this sport between cleats, ticipate in extracurriculars — in fact, it may be the main pictures and various camp and activity fees. What’s more? reason we even had teams Àfteen years ago and more. My Even if the bus made one local stop in the evening at our parents, who came home from their eight-hour day and school — it would still probably save me some time. And in went straight into the Àeld or to work in the small family a world where time is money, I’m coughing up my change.
Vikings defense declaws Panthers The Minnesota Vikings made a statement er Cameron Artis-Payne, the Panthers’ lead last Sunday in Charlotte, N.C. By defeating the back on Sunday, and seven carries for 26 yards defending NFC champion Panthers 22-10 on for Newton. Those are completely acceptable their home turf – and completely neutering last numbers for the Vikings’ defense, and because season’s highest-scoring offense in the process – the Panthers couldn’t effectively run the ball, it the Vikings put the entire league on notice that meant that they were essentially forced to pass they are still legitimate contenders without Allthe ball on every snap once they fell behind. Pro running back Adrian Peterson. Becoming predictable is one of the worst The secret to the Vikings’ success? A domithings an offense can do, and once the Panby ANDY THAYER nant defense with strong leaders at each level. thers went into pass-only mode in the second Sports Columnist The Denver Broncos laid out the blueprint for half of Sunday’s game, the Vikings’ secondary beating Carolina in the Super Bowl last February feasted. Improving second-year corner Trae by consistently generating heat on quarterback Cam Newton Waynes got a big interception for the second consecutive using A-gap blitzes and consistent edge pressure from Von week, veteran Terence Newman jumped a route for another Miller, and it’s clear that Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer turnover, and Xavier Rhodes held Carolina’s leading wideout took notice. The Vikings sacked reigning league MVP Cam Kelvin Benjamin to zero catches. Getting Rhodes back was Newton eight times and forced him into three turnovers on especially huge for the Vikings’ defense. Rhodes is by far Sunday, and it takes a complete team effort to shut down one the team’s best cornerback, and he matches up extremely well of the most consistently effective and versatile offensive play- with the bigger, more physical receivers around the league. ers in recent history like that. The Vikings’ defense was already operating at a high level, The defensive line, which was led by defensive end Ever- and adding a borderline Pro Bowl-caliber defensive back to son Griffen and his three sacks, basically rented a timeshare in the mix at this point is almost unfair. the Carolina backÀeld Sunday. The Vikings defenders came at If the Vikings’ offense can just take care of the football Newton in waves, and he looked unprepared for the constant and protect quarterback Sam Bradford enough to keep him duress. Newton is a quarterback who likes to hold the ball healthy and put a few drives together every Sunday, this as long as possible and wait until routes develop downÀeld. team’s defense is good enough to carry them to victory. There And He’s usually able to do that by extending plays with his are a lot of difÀcult games remaining on the schedule, but getfeet. That wasn’t the case against the Vikings, who did a great ting back-to-back wins over playoff-caliber teams like Green job of containing the mobile Newton and getting him to the Bay and Carolina was the best possible start to this season for ground once the rush arrived. the Vikings. Next Monday night, the 2-1 New York Giants Meanwhile, the Vikings’ linebackers were all over the come to town, and they should provide another good test. The Àeld and they completely took away the Panthers’ vaunted Giants have a much-improved defense led by free agent acrunning game. The Panthers led the NFL in rushing last year, quisitions Olivier Vernon at defensive end and Janoris Jenkins but you wouldn’t have known it from watching Sunday’s at cornerback, and any offense with a Manning under center game. Eric Kendricks did his best Luke Kuechly impression and Odell Beckham Jr. at wideout is a threat to score some in piling up 12 tackles, and Anthony Barr was primarily as- points. However, if the Vikings continue to play defense like signed with spying on Cam Newton and limiting his running they did on Sunday (and that’s a big if), they are going to have lanes. The end result was 12 carries for 47 yards for lead rush- a chance to win every week regardless of the opponent.
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Obituaries Clarence A. Fleck
A time of sharing was at noon Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Clarence A. Fleck, age 97, who passed away Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Pastor Denise Hanson ofÀciated and burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sartell. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home. Clarence was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Benton County to Orren and Sarah (Walker) Fleck. He grew up farming near Gilman. He PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA married Winnie Aasen in Participants in the Living Waters 5k walk/run take off from the start line. The course ran along Fourth Avenue, 11th Street, July of 1944. Clarence was Ninth Avenue and Summit Avenue before ending back at the church. a Construction Engineer for McGarry Brothers and by ANNA SALDANA Ninth Avenue and ending Barton Construction. He STAFF WRITER back at the church. was a member of the 49ers Following all of the International Union. SAUK RAPIDS – Many day’s events, festival-goers Clarence enjoyed church festivals depend on were able to enjoy “Kingice Àshing, hunting, chopping good weather for a great dom Tales,” an original muwood and spending time turnout. Despite the rainy, sical put on by the Vintage outdoors. He was a strong, dreary weather Sept. 24, Wine drama troupe. generous, kind-hearted man with a great sense of humor. crowds gathered at Living “Many of the actors and Clarence was known as a hard Waters Lutheran Church to actresses in this musical worker with the strength of a partake in the wide array of have not been involved in horse and a heart as big. activities, such as bingo and something like this before,” Clarence is survived rafÁes, for all-day entertain- said Pastor Todd Matson. by his children, Sharon
ment. The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. with a garage sale and concession offerings, continuing with bouncy castles, a train ride and kids’ games. The festival also included a 5K walk/run for church and community members, with the course running passed Good Shepherd and Pleasantview Elementary School before wrapping around on
“They range from ages 11 to 81. It’s a big deal for them and a huge accomplishment. I am proud of them and their Teddy Christie, 3, Jack Christie, 5, Abby Kapsner, 9, and Lauperformance was a great ren Christie, 7, enjoy a train ride together Sept. 24 at the Living Waters Lutheran Church’s annual festival. way to end our festival.” The church is looking forward to gathering for their annual festival again next September, in hopes of nicer weather and more memories with fellow parishioners.
Clarence A. Fleck (Gerald) Hinkemeyer of Sauk Rapids, Lyle (Barb) Fleck of Sartel, and Luann (Lanny) Lippold of Ham Lake; grandchildren, Holly Lyon, Jesse Hinkemeyer, Amanda Blem, Colleen Fleck, Brandon Lippold and Sophia Lippold; many great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Winnie; infant daughter, Karol Lee; an infant son; brothers, Marvin and Melvin Fleck; and sister, Marlo Klein. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann. com.
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Baker, Storm earn two shutouts by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Grant Marolf led the Storm boys soccer team to two strong victories, against Fergus Falls and Apollo. The team was within one goal of sweeping their matches for the week, but fell 2-1 to Monticello.
The team will continue their season Sept. 29 against Sartell. Monticello 2, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 The Storm faced off against Monticello Sept. 24, where Marolf started the game’s scoring on a break away, assisted by Everett Moliga. The Storm
went into the second half, where Monticello slipped a goal passed Ethan Baker to win the game. Despite allowing two goals through, Baker had an impressive 16 saves in the game. Sauk Rapids-Rice 2, St. Cloud Apollo 0 The Storm competed
on their home turf Sept. 22 against St. Cloud Apollo. Granite Moliga stepped up and put the Storm on the scoreboard early. He put in the Àrst goal off of a corner kick just six minutes into the game. Marolf followed with the second goal Àve minutes later, scoring a curling shot into the top corner of the net from the top of the box. Baker made some crucial saves in the second half of the game, including a penalty kick and an important double save, which contributed to the Storm’s victory. Sauk Rapids-Rice 1, Fergus Falls 0 Ramiro Yanez-Nunez was the player to win the Àght against the Otters Sept. 20. He scored off a corner kick with four minutes left in the Àrst half, assisted by Marolf. Baker caught 10 saves to preserve the shutout and Ryan Falconer cleared the PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA ball off of a Fergus Falls Ramiro Yanez-Nunez works kick to the goal line with 10 his way around an Apollo deminutes left to play. fender Sept. 22. The Storm won the game 2-0.
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Ben DeMars had the highlight for the Storm football team Sept. 23 against Brainerd. He caught the 18-yard touchdown pass from Braden Tretter in the third quarter, the only touchdown in the game for Sauk Rapids-Rice. How-
ever, the one touchdown catch wasn’t enough to hold off the Warriors and the Storm lost 35-6. Despite the team’s loss, the Storm had 52 passing yards and 130 rushing yards during the game. The team will take on St. Cloud Tech for their homecoming game Sept. 30. Stats:
Passing – Dooley 3-15 21 yards; Tretter 1-1 18 yards TD; Milton-Baumgardner 3-6 13 yards. Rushing – Tretter 4-57; Carlson-Mathies 12-31; Thelen 6-23; Dooley 8-23; Turner 1-2; Milton-Baumgardner 2-7. Receiving – DeMars 3-33 TD; Waldorf 2-8; Tretter 1-8; Carlson-Mathies 1-3.
Czech puts Collision on board by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
In No. 1 doubles, Seppelt and Decker lost 2-6, 2-6. Leen and Bemboom fought through a 5-7, 4-6 loss in No. 2 doubles. Brudwick and J. Middendorf lost 0-6, 1-6 in No. 3 doubles.
Taryn Czech defeated her No. 1 singles Fergus Falls opponent Sept. 19, giving the Collision girls tennis team their only point for the week. The team had four matches this week against St. Cloud Tech 7, Collitough competitors – Alexsion 0 andria, Brainerd, St. Cloud The Collision faced off Tech and Fergus Falls. against St. Cloud Tech Sept. 20, resulting in a 7-0 loss for Alexandria 7, Collision 0 the team. The Sept. 23 match Czech and G. Middenagainst Alexandria was a dorf had identical losses in tough one for the Collision, No. 1 and No. 2 singles comas they were missing three petition, as well as Grise in of their varsity starters – No. 4 singles competition, Megan Koprek, Bailey Sep- all 0-6, 0-6 losses. Koprek pelt and Keanna Brudwick. lost 1-6, 1-6 in No. 3 singles Czech lost in No. 1 competition. singles competition 0-6, Seppelt and Decker lost 1-6. Grace Middendorf lost 0-6, 2-6 in No. 1 doubles in No. 2 singles 3-6, 1-6. competition. Bemboom and In No. 3 singles, Jordyn Leen lost 0-6, 0-6 in No. 2 Krueger lost 0-6, 0-6. Ash- doubles. Brudwick and J. ley Grise stepped in No. 4 Middendorf lost 3-6, 0-6 in singles competition, losing No. 3 doubles. her match 0-6, 1-6. Megan Bemboom and Fergus Falls 6, Collision 1 Rachel Leen took on a No. The Sept. 19 match 1 doubles competition, los- against Fergus Falls was ing 2-6, 2-6. Andrea Decker an interesting match for the and Jackie Middendorf lost Collision. Three of the seven 3-6, 1-6 in No. 2 doubles. competitions went into three Mataya Ganley and Amber sets, one match was a default McClelland took on a No. 3 loss due to a minor medical doubles match, losing 2-6, issue for the Collision and 2-6. Czech scored the only point. Czech won her No. 1 Brainerd 7, Collision 0 singles match in a 6-1, 6-2 The Collision took on blowout. G. Middendorf Brainerd Sept. 22, falling in took her No. 2 singles match a 7-0 loss. to three sets, but lost 6-2, In No. 1 singles, Czech 4-6, 1-6. Koprek lost, delost 0-6, 0-6. G. Midden- spite a valiant 4-6 Àrst set dorf lost 0-6, 2-6 in No. 2 Àght. She lost the second set singles. Koprek fell in No. 1-6. Krueger lost 1-6, 0-6 in 3 singles with sets of 0-6, No. 4 singles. 0-6. Krueger came close to a Leen and Bemboom Ànvictory in both No. 4 singles ished their Àrst No. 1 dousets, but lost 4-6, 4-6. bles match in a 4-6 loss, but Doubles competitions had a default loss halfway resulted in close sets, but through their second set due none of the teams were able to a minor medical issue. to bring in a team point. The set was at a 2-3 loss at
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Bowlers see first loss of season by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm bowling team continued their season against Forest Lake Sept. 24. They tied in the match with two wins, two losses and a tie. However, it was taken as a loss because of a lesser total pins. The team is now 5-1.
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Stockinger, Walz lead to two wins by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Chloe Stockinger and Ally Walz led the Storm girls soccer team to two victories this week, against Fergus Falls and St. Cloud Cathedral. The team is now 6-5 overall and will continue their season Sept. 29 in Sartell. St. Cloud Apollo 3, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 The Storm fell to the Eagles on the Apollo turf Sept. 22, losing 3-1. The team brought the ball back and forth across the Àeld several times, but was unable to get more than one goal into the Apollo net. Stockinger scored the team’s lone goal. Sauk Rapids-Rice 4, Fergus Falls 1 The Storm underclassmen took the responsibility of scoring goals Sept. 20 against Fergus Falls. Stockinger scored the Àrst and last goals of the night. Renae van der Hagen and Tessa PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA Fernholz scored the team’s Madeline Bittman kicks the soccer ball away from two Fergus Falls opponents. other two goals. Thorson each added a goal St. Cloud Cathedral 1 bringing in Àve goals. Sydney Plemel made The team had a powWalz kicked in two goals to solidify the win. four saves for the Storm in S. Plemel made six saves erful scoring game Sept. for the Storm. Stockinger, goal. Sauk Rapids-Rice 5, 19 against the Crusaders, Emma Plemel and Jocelyn in the net for the Storm.
Ally Walz brought in two of the team’s nine goals this past week.
Jacks sweep series
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Chase Di Bari
Age: 18 PosiƟon: Forward How long have you been playing hockey? 14 years What high school did you aƩend? Jserra Catholic High School; San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Do you have experience on any other junior or NAHL teams? Yes. I played for the Minot Minotaurs at the start of the 2015-16 season. What is your mindset during a pregame? To work hard and have fun. What was the best game you have ever been a part of? Back in freshman year when I played at the Honda Center for my team’s championship game. Who has had the greatest impact on your hockey life? My coach from when I played for the Junior Kings. He showed me how to really play hockey and systems I sƟll use today. What advice do you have for the younger skaters in our community? The most important thing to remember is to have fun and always work your hardest. What are you looking forward to most in the upcoming season? Geƫng to play another season with the boys.
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Berglove made 11 saves and Ice Hawk goalies Drew Schenkenberg and Tyler Thompson saved 44 and six, respectively. The Lumberjacks sat for 22 minutes on seven infractions while Rochester 12 on six. Granite City 7, Rochester 0 The Lumberjacks shut out the Rochester on their home ice Friday night with a 7-0 score. Much of the game was spent in the Rochester zone. The Jacks came out with a short-handed goal by forward Lund, assisted by Braden Altena. Lund went on to score a power play goal later in the third with help from Jordan Olson. Will Mix, Eric Moser, Ryan Smith, Sikich and Walter each put a point on
the board for the Jacks. Altena and Olson each had one additional assist and Brandon Bissett, Di Bari, Lund, Neu and M. Sprink were credited with assists as well. Rochester played two goalies during the evening. Sawyer Schmidt stopped 39 of 45 shots while Schenkenberg 4 of 5. The Lumberjacks gave Berglove the night off and debuted goalie David Mulligan who made 13 saves for the team. Both teams spent equal time in the box with Rochester sitting 58 minutes on 16 infractions and the Jacks 59 on 11. The Lumberjacks take on the Willmar Warhawks Sept. 30 and Alexandria Blizzard Oct. 1 at Sports Arena East, Sauk Rapids.
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Paige Sunstrom and Sam Ringger had terriÀc races Sept. 22 at the Rocori cross country invite. Sunstrom came across the Ànish line eighth for the girls race, clocking in at 20:27.14. Ringger was the
10th runner to cross the line in the boys race, at 17:08.66. Danny Sertich also had a strong race, coming in 27th at a time of 18:14.10. Dakota Johnson came in 40th with a time of 18:41.65. Alex Torvik ended his race at 19:22.78, placing 46th. Hunter Rajkowski and Ryan Sweeney
nearly ran together, placing 48th and 50th respectively, with times of 19:28.76 and 19:30.89. Isaac Zimmerman came in 59th with a time of 20:38.09. The boys placed seventh out of the nine teams at the meet. Kaylee Martins was the second runner to come in
for the Storm, placing 26th with a time of 21:51.84. Julia Severson placed 39th with a time of 23:00.20. Emma Mader crossed the Ànish line at 23:36.35, placing 44th. Matraca Conarro placed 51st with a time of 25:17.78. The girls placed sixth out of the eight teams in the race.
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Anna Lucas topped the girls swimming meets against Sartell and Princeton, earning a combined three Àrst-place Ànishes. Ella Benoit and Mya Reinert also had top three Ànishes, which contributed to the team’s success. The team will continue their season by competing against St. Cloud Tech on Sept. 29. Sartell 106, Sauk RapidsRice 75 The Storm girls saw a lot of triumphs in the pool Sept. 22 against Sartell. Despite that, the team fell to Sartell by 31 points. Lucas, Reinert, E. Benoit and Sabel Omvongkot all contributed top Ànishes to the meet. Results: 200 MR: 2nd Lucas, E. Benoit, M. Davis, Omvongkot 1:59.32; 5th Brindelyn Mastey, Jaclyn Rasmussen, Mikayla Zaske, Maya Zaske 2:10.14; 6th Abigail Tangen, Lily Benoit, Olivia Krepp, Haley Davis 2:15.27. 200 FS: 4th Rein-
ert 2:10.92; 5th M. Davis 2:16.42; 6th Tangen 2:17.72; L. Benoit 2:29.18. 200 IM: 1st Lucas 2:17.39; 5th Valeria BonillaFlores 2:46.22; 6th Kendal Stucke 2:49.74. 50 FS: 3rd E. Benoit 27.17; 5th Mikayla Zaske 28.06; 6th Maya Zaske 28.80; Mastey 30.52. 1 MTR DIVE: 4th Jazmynn Henrickson 123.90; 5th Anna Schave 80.25. 100 FLY: 4th Mikayla Zaske 1:12.76; 5th M. Davis 1:12.83; 6th Rasmussen 1:28.51; Mastey 1:23.29. 100 FS: 2nd Lucas 55.21; 3rd Omvongkot 58.90; 6th H. Davis 1:03.42; Grace Martin 1:13.57. 500 FS: 2nd Reinert 5:54.33; 3rd Tangen 5:58.96; 5th Bonilla-Flores 6:14.91. 200 FSR: 1st E. Benoit, Reinert, Omvongkot, Mikayla Zaske 1:47.29; 5th Maya Zaske, BonillaFlores, H. Davis, Rasmussen 1:58.12’ 6th Krepp, G. Martin, Haley Ziegler, Ashley Tapio 2:09.71; Alyssa Handeland, Hannah Guhlke, Abigail Swanson, Alexa Martin 2:08.38.
100 BK: 4th Madeline Ziegler 1:19.37; 5th Amber Eisenschenk 1:20.33; 6th Guhlke 1:24.74. 100 BR: 1st E. Benoit 1:13.09; 2nd Rasmussen 1:22.96; 3rd L. Benoit 1:24.84; Krepp 1:32.89. 400 FSR: 1st Lucas, Omvongkot, M. Davis, Reinert 3:54.92; 2nd Tangen, Maya Zaske, Bonilla-Flores, H. Davis 4:20.61; Mastey, M. Ziegler, Olivia MacDonald, Eisenschenk 4:39.86. Sauk Rapids-Rice 96, Princeton 78 The top three Ànishes for the Storm were scattered amongst many of the swimmers as they faced Princeton Sept. 20. Omvongkot, E. Benoit, Tangen, M. Davis, Lucas and Reinert were just a few of the top Ànishers. Results: 200 MR: 1st Omvongkot, L. Benoit, Mikayla Zaske, M. Davis 2:08.52; 3rd Mastey, Rasmussen, Bonilla-Flores, Lucas 2:11.29; 4th Eisenschenk, Tapio, Maya Zaske, H. Davis 2:23.93. 200 FS: 1st E. Benoit 2:14.26; 2nd Tangen 2:15.35; 4th Mikayla Zaske
2:27.69. 200 IM: 1st Omvongkot 2:33.95; 3rd M. Davis 2:38.60; 4th Reinert 2:46.25. 50 FS: 1st Lucas 26.04; 5th G. Martin 30.74; 6th L. Benoit 30.91. 100 FLY: 1st M. Davis 1:11.15; 2nd Reinert 1:13.85, 4th L. Benoit 1:21.87. 100 FS: 2nd Maya Zaske 1:05.66; 3rd Mastey 1:08.07; 5th Handeland 1:10.98. 500 FS: 1st E. Benoit; 3rd H. Davis 6:34.32; 5th Rasmussen 7:00.50. 200 FSR: 1st Lucas, E. Benoit, Mikayla Zaske, Omvongkot 1:47.90; 2nd G. Martin, Tangen, BonillaFlores, Reinert 1:57.81; 4th MacDonald, Handeland, Lillyann Timmer, Mastey 2;07.47. 100 BR: 1st Lucas 1:15.83; 3rd Omvongkot 1:18.54; 6th H. Davis 1:26.98. 400 FSR: E. Benoit, Maya Zaske, MacDonald, M. Davis 4:14.19; Tangen, H. Davis, Bonilla-Flores, Reinert 4:14.35; L. Benoit, Rasmussen, G. Martin, Mastey 4:45.14.
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For the love of beer Mighty Axe comes to Benton County by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – You go to a restaurant with friends for a night out. A waitress brings you a glass of locally-brewed beer and you take that Àrst cool sip, feeling it slide easily down your throat. But have you ever thought about what goes into that beer you’re enjoying? That’s where Ben Boo, Eric Sannerud and Mighty Axe Hops come in. “We met in college, both studying in the agriculture Àeld and we both like beer. That was enough for us,” Boo said. “We just decided to start growing hops and see what happens.” Mighty Axe Hops Farm, named after the Mighty Mississippi River and Paul Bunyan’s axe, recently acquired an 80-acre plot near Foley, the biggest hops farm in Minnesota. The business has been growing hops on a 3-acre plot in Ham Lake for the past four years, where they got started. “We aren’t in this just to say we are PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
Ben Boo (left) and Eric Sannerud, owners of Mighty Axe Hops, recently acquired land near Foley, which will be used for growing 80 acres of hops, the largest hops farm in the state.
the biggest farm in the state,” said Sannerud. “We like growing hops and we want to make it our full-time job. This is the amount of hops we feel it take to be a full-time hops farmer in Minnesota.” Since becoming hops farmers, the two have realized the extensive, hands-on work it takes to grow these plants. “Every plant pushes up a Áush of chutes. You pick the best four chutes from each plant and train those to a string. That has to be done by hand, whether you have a thousand plants or 80,000 plants like we have here,” Boo said. “After that, it’s a lot of weekly fertility and disease management.” Hops are perennials, which Àts with the Minnesota weather. “The winters here are perfect for the hops. They need at least one month of cold weather to ensure they come back up in the spring. Sometime around April or May is when we Àrst see the Àrst shoots come out of the ground. Throughout May and June, the hot weather allows them to shoot up the 18-foot trellis by Fourth of July,” Sannerud said. Mighty Axe continued on pg. 3B
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Milaca — It took less than eight seconds for Justin Bolander to decide he wanted to be a bull rider. “I got on a big white bull named Bar 1,” said Bolander of his Àrst ride. “That bull slung me in the dirt so hard. He woofed me to the ground and stomped all around me. I jumped up with a big ol’ smile on my face and was ready for more. Ever since then I was hooked.” The 20-year-old Milaca High School graduate has returned to the rodeo circuit this year after an 18-month break, due to groin injuries. He participated in the Man vs. Beast Rodeo in Little Falls Sept. 17-18 and placed fourth amongst his competition, claiming part of the purse. Bolander travels to rodeos weekly, some as far as Colorado, trying his hand
at making a living eight seconds at a time. “It gets a little scary because it’s not guaranteed income, but I’m trying to make enough to live on. I don’t want to go out and work 80 hours a week. I want to work eight seconds a weekend. If you love something enough, you don’t have to work a day in your life,” Bolander said. “I’ve raced cars, jumped off things…but there’s nothing that beats riding a 2,000-pound animal that wants nothing to do with you. You can’t explain how fun it is.” Bolander was born into the rodeo scene. Since the time he could walk his mom had him riding animals. By the age of 5 he was mutton busting and sorting cattle while watching his mom take her chances against a Àghting bull as she played Wild Bull Poker. “I was the little kid crying at the fence, yelling for my mom, telling her it’s dangerous,” he said. But by the time Bolander was 15 and started bull riding, the tables had turned.
“She didn’t like it at all. She was the one who stood at the fence crying.” Bolander took to bull riding school at Meech Bucking Bulls in Nimrod. He continues to practice on live animals every Wednesday at the school and uses a drop-barrel simulator as well. He also learned a lot from a past neighbor Charlie Surdey, a stock contractor who breeds rodeo bulls. “Without that guy I’d be nothing,” Bolander said of Surdey. “Any bull riding question I had, he’d break down for me. He pretty much turned bull riding into a science.” Surdey’s antics and him challenging Bolander’s skill, fueled the young man’s desire to overcome even the toughest bulls. Bull riding is one of the most dangerous competitive sports in the world. According to National Geographic and the World Health Organization’s Helmet Initiative, the U.S. professional rodeo Bolander continued on pg. 2B
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Mighty Axe continued from front_______________ Strong winds, humidity and moisture are the biggest struggles when trying to grow hops. “We lost half of our trellis in Ham Lake due to a strong wind event earlier this summer,” Boo said. “That was a scary thing.” Mighty Axe starts their harvesting, drying and baling process around the end of August or early September, where they prepare the hops for brewing. Boo and Sannerud started their 80-acre farm by planting 40 acres of hops this summer and plan to plant the remaining 40 acres next spring. They expect their Àrst harvest in fall 2017. Once the farm gets up and going, the two plan on conducting tours, both for brewers and those who are just curious about hops. “We want people, particularly brewers, to have a relationship with us,” Sannerud said. “We want them to come out to the farm and get to know us. For the brewers, we want
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them to have a say in what harvest. It all goes hand- products. That’s why we do they want grown and allow in-hand with having lo- what we do…for the pride them to pick their plot for cally grown, high quality in our products.”
Antibiotic resistance
The issue of drug resistant bugs, “Superbugs” is once again making headlines and is now on the front burner of the U.N. General Assembly with its member voting to take “a broad, coordinated approach to go after antimicrobial resistance.” Much of the focus will presumably be on humans with research that shows the vast majority of potential antibiotic resistance is due to overuse and/or improper use of antibiotics by humans. According to the Center for Disease Control, “a third of antibiotic prescriptions written in the U.S. are for viral infections, leading to an increase in antibiotic resistance.” They’ll also be looking at animal agriculture as being a big contributor with the use of antibiotics to promote growth in animals rather than to treat illness. It’s estimated that as much as 80 percent of the world’s antibiotics are used for animal feed. The United States has already taken steps to reduce the use of antibiotics
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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular Dayton’s ofÀce verifying that the severe storms/Áooding that ocsession on September 6, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room curred in the county during the period of July 9-11, 2016 meets in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, the threshold for use of the State Public Disaster Assistance fund Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon and Jake Bauerly present. Call to to reimburse the county and townships up to 75% of their costs. order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge McDermott indicated that the next step in the process will be a participants’ brieÀng. He informed the Board that there have of Allegiance to the Áag. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the amended agenda: been eleven state disasters so far this summer. No action was add items—presentation of the BeneÀts Advisory Committee needed at this time. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that auditing recommendations on 2017 employee health insurance and selfstandards require the State Auditor (as our Independent Auditor) funding; construction contract for project SAP 005-030-004. to obtain a Management Representation Letter related to the ÀNo one was present to speak under Open Forum. Bauerly/Popp unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) nancial statements for the year ending December 31, 2015; this approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2016 as letter provides assurances to the Independent Auditors that the written; 2) approve Application for Exempt Permit—East Cen- County has made available all the information required by the tral MN Chapter of the MN Deer Hunters Association—to hold a Auditors to form an opinion about the Ànancial statements and rafÁe at Jack & Jim’s, 11025 Duelm Road NE, Foley, on Septem- that the County is not aware of any fraudulent acts that could maber 23, 2016; 3) approve Purchase Money Security Agreement terially affect the statements. Headley inquired if the Board defor S.C.O.R.E. Grant—City of Rice—for the purchase of vari- sired to invite the State Auditor to a Board meeting to present the ous pieces of park equipment, and authorize the Chair to sign; audit results (in the more recent past, the exit conference has been 4) approve Purchase Money Security Agreement for S.C.O.R.E. done through a phone conference with the Board Chair and staff Grant—City of Sauk Rapids—for three recycled park benches, in attendance). Consensus of the Board is to continue the exit and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) approve CertiÀcation of the conference through a phone conference for the time being (Board Solid Waste Service Fee Assessment to the County Auditor-Trea- members will receive a summary following the exit conference). surer for tax year 2016, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) adopt McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Management RepreResolution 2016-#25, accepting donation from SignMax of St. sentation Letter related to the audit of the 2015 Benton County Cloud to the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce K-9 Program, and Financial statements, and authorize the Chair to sign. authorize the Chair to sign; 7) adopt Resolution 2016-#26, ac- The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:27 AM to cepting donation from the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:35 Granite Lodge #17 to the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce K-9 Program, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) authorize signatures AM. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on on construction contract to AAA Striping Service for Project SP 005-070-001—Federal Safety Striping Project; and 9) authorize behalf of the county. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: signatures on construction contract to Knife River Corporation— North Central Division for Project SAP 005-030-004—State Aid October 13, 2016 Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Innovation Summit. overlay project on CSAH 4, 6, and 7. Brian Koester, representing the BeneÀts Advisory Committee, Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that Benton County is the recipient of Federal STP dollars that were awarded through presented the Committee’s recommendations on 2017 employee the St. Cloud APO; these monies are available beginning in 2017 health insurance and the possibility of moving to a self-funded and were identiÀed for a mill and overlay project on CSAH 1 arrangement in 2018 or 2019. He noted that Health Partners from TH 23 to Golden Spike Road. He noted that Benton Coun- initially proposed a 9.5% increase and, subsequently, reduced ty would receive a maximum of $510,400 of Federal Aid, capped their offer to 7.5%; cost proposals from Medica, Preferred One, at 80% of the project costs; however, with Federal funding come and Blue Cross for equal beneÀts exceeded that of Health Partadditional requirements such as “Disadvantaged Business Enter- ners. Koester pointed out that there is a potential to save monprise” goals, a cultural resource study, and environmental review. ey through the self-funding arrangement, adding “there’s a lot Byrd indicated that he has applied to MNDOT State Aid to ex- of work to be done before we can even get to that point”. He change our Federal dollars for regular State Aid dollars; the pro- stated the Committee’s recommendation to contract with Health posed “fund swap” agreement would relieve Benton County of Partners for two years—a 7.5% increase in 2017 with a guarthe additional administrative burden that Federal grants provide. anteed zero increase for 2018; the Committee will continue to Bauerly/ McMahon unanimous to approve MNDOT Agreement explore the idea of self-funding. There were several inquiries by No. 1026183 and authorize appropriate signatures on such; fur- Board members, i.e. the possibility of adding a Single + One Plan ther, to adopt Resolution 2016-#27 authorizing participation in (would shift the premium structure between different groups), the “fund swap” agreement with the Commissioner of Transpor- the concept of paying a stipend to employees to not take health coverage through the county (concern with “adverse selection”— tation, and authorize the Chair to sign. Engineer’s Report: 1) Update on MNDOT’s plans for District people who stay in the plan may incur large claims; cost of the 3—Benton County plans include a reclaim on TH 25 from TH 95 subsidy itself; “volume discount” may disappear). There was to TH 23 in Foley (will be a posted detour), a mill and overlay consensus of the Board that staff bring back a two-year renewal on TH 25 from TH 23 in Foley to the Benton/Morrison County contract with Health Partners, that the BeneÀts Advisory Comline (no detour); and installation of cable median barrier on TH mittee develop a 2017 health insurance premium contribution 10 from north of Benton Drive in Sauk Rapids to west of East St. structure recommendation for non-union employees and bring to Germain; 2) CSAH 8 reclaim (rain has delayed project; antici- the County Board at their Àrst meeting in October (bargaining pate completion in September); 3) overlay project on CSAH 4, 6 committee will bring this structure forth into union negotiations), and 7—also delayed because of the rain; 4) Highway Department and that the Committee pursue the concept of self-funding emstafÀng challenges continue—most recently hired Engineering ployee health insurance (Health Partners is agreeable to allowing Technician has submitted his resignation; and 5) CSAH 3 project Benton County to exit the two-year contract should the County in Sauk Rapids should be substantially complete before the end decide to transition to self-funding). McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to conduct a closed meeting of October. Karri Thorsten, Auditor-Treasurer, requested approval of a of the County Board (at 10:03 AM) pursuant to MN Statutes positive pay agreement with Frandsen Bank & Trust which §13D.03, Subdivision 1, to consider strategy for labor negotiawould allow the County to submit a Àle of authorized payments tions. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:52 to the bank to be made out of the County’s account; therefore, when checks are processed through the bank, they are veriÀed AM. Peschl/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 10:53 AM. with the Àle to ensure that the proper payee and amount are Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair authorized. She noted that this would be an additional safety Benton County Board of Commissioners measure to guard against check fraud. Jackie Traut, AccountATTEST: ing Supervisor, reported on steps the County has taken to reduce Montgomery Headley risk in light of the county becoming a victim of check fraud in Benton County Administrator September 2015. Peschl/Popp unanimous to approve a positive R-39-1B pay agreement with Frandsen Bank & Trust and authorize the Chair to sign. Jim McDermott, Emergency Management Director, reported that Benton County has received a letter from Governor Mark
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 2122 hrs – domestic on 5th St S 2159 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 2245 hrs – warrant on the 500 block of Benton Dr N 2 trafÀc stops; 1 alarm; 1 assist; 2 ordinance violations; 1 permit issued; 2 medical calls
Saturday, September 17 0001 hrs – driving 0125 hrs – suspicious activity on 10th St NE 1019 hrs – child on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1447 hrs – Àre 1802 hrs – property on the 100 block of River Ave S 1851 hrs – unwanted on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 1858 hrs – driving 1922 hrs – vehicle 2102 hrs – shooting on the 900 block of N Benton Dr 2106 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 700 block of 11th St N 2131 hrs – disturbance on the 600 block of 5th Ave N 2231 hrs – suicidal person on the 700 block of Schooner’s End 2347 hrs – suspicious activity on Riverside Dr and 7th St NE in St. Cloud 5 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 alarm; 4 medical calls Sunday, September 18 0040 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd Ave N 0224 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of ½ St S 0257 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 0336 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 0418 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1254 hrs – suspicious activity 1258 hrs – civil on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave S 1300 hrs – special event on the 400 block of Benton Dr N 1548 hrs – extra patrol 1600 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1742 hrs – trafÀc accident on 4th St S and Benton Dr S 1804 hrs – assault on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2034 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block Benton Dr N 2046 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block Benton Dr N 2313 hrs – domestic on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 2338 hrs - drunk 3 trafÀc stops; 2 medical calls; 2 assists; 1 alarm
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider making improvements to 2nd Avenue South from 1st Street South to Benton Drive, 1st Street South from Benton Drive to 2nd Avenue South, 2nd Street South from 2nd Avenue South to 3rd Avenue South, 3rd Street South from Benton Drive to 3rd Avenue South, 4th Street South from Benton Drive to 2nd Avenue South, and 6th Street South from 3rd Avenue South to the dead end, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 429. The improvements include reconstruction of the street, drainage system, water main, sanitary sewer, and sidewalks. The area proposed to be assessed for the improvements includes the properties abutting the proposed project area on 2nd Avenue South, 1st Street South, 2nd Street South, 3rd Street South, 4th Street South, and 6th Street South, and properties with the drainage area of the proposed storm sewer system. The estimated cost of the improvements is $2,861,616.00. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Any person desiring to comment on the proposed improvement is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing R-39-2B CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Adapter Kings (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 435 Raymond Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 (3) List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address: (4) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: (Required) JS Partners, LLC, 435 Raymond Avenue NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304 (5) This certiÀcate is an amendment of CertiÀcate of Assumed Name File Number: 3568123-2 originally Àled on: 119/17/2009 (6) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Alexander Jares, President 9/12/2016 H-38-2P
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SAUK RAPIDS – When Heidi Anderson received a call from Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, the last thing she expected was a job offer. “They said they were in need of an ag teacher this fall. I thought I would provide them names of people to contact because of my ties to the industry,” Anderson said. “But, they asked me if I would ever consider teaching.” After that unexpected phone call, Anderson was hired as the ag teacher and FFA advisor for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in mid August. “I wasn’t looking for this at all,” Anderson said. “I was completely content with my 4-H job, but I decided to give it a go. It was a great opportunity for me.” Anderson has already hit the ground running with only a month under her belt. This trimester, Anderson is teaching three classes
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Heidi Anderson answers freshman Reagan Atchley’s question Sept. 26. Anderson is the new ag teacher and FFA advisor at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.
– Minnesota wildlife, Small Animals and Intro to Agriculture. And the next two trimester’s curriculum will keep her plenty busy, too, teaching more small animal classes along with Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Intro to Greenhouse and Forestry. “I’m excited to teach
animal science because it’s my cup of tea and where my passion lies,” Anderson said. “I’m also looking forward to learning alongside the students as I dig into certain topics. I’m not an expert on everything.” Despite being fairly close to St. Cloud, which has a very urban community, Anderson
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said there is a good mixture of rural and urban students at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. “It’s a unique combination for where we are,” she said. Anderson has already seen that demographic play out in her classroom sizes. “My classes are maxed out with about 35 in each class and 20 in my Intro to Agriculture class,” Anderson said. “There’s a strong agriculture presence in the school.” Although the school year is well underway, Anderson is still working the details of her curriculum and FFA program. “Figuring out where I want to go with the curriculum is one of the biggest challenges,” Anderson said. “I have to Àgure out what Àts my style.” She is also still learning more about the students who are involved in the FFA chap-
“We’re all still Àguring things out trying Ànding the best Àt for our program,” Anderson said. Even though there are details to still be planned out in both the classroom and the FFA program, Anderson has some clear visions of what she wants to accomplish. “I’m a big believer in hands on learning and having relevant topics,” she said. “It’s not going to be me talking and having the students regurgitate the information. I want to give them unique opportunities they wouldn’t get in their core classes.” She is already working to accomplish that. “I’m using a lot of my industry ties to line up speakers to discuss relevant topics in my classes,” Anderson said. “Our class is also putting in a proposal to have a pet in the classroom. They’ve done the research and budgeting for it.” Anderson also hopes to teach those students who may not have a strong connection to agriculture more about it. “That’s my main goal,” she said. “I grew up on a dairy farm, and I’ve seen how far removed people are from the farm. I want those students, who don’t have a strong connection to the farm, to know that agriculture is not just farmers. There are opportunities that exist in agriculture outside of production ag. They may not end up working directly with it, but agriculture will somehow be tied to many of their careers and hobbies. Any opportunity to educate them is a great one.” For the FFA program, Anderson hopes to increase participation in the dairy foods career development event (CDE). “That isn’t historically a CDE most students participate in, but I think it would be an interesting one for the students to try,” she said. The public speaking CDEs are others she is going
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to encourage her members to participate in. “Those skills are so beneÀcial for them no matter what career they pursue,” Anderson said. As an alumna of the Sauk Rapids-Rice FFA Chapter, Anderson wants to keep the program going strong. “It’s been a part of this school for a long time, and it’s been a strong program since my parents were in it. The faculty have been very supportive of the program, too,” Anderson said. “I just want to get the chapter excited. I want to continue this program into the future.” Before Anderson started her position as the ag teacher, she served as the Benton County 4-H Program Coordinator. Since both jobs focused on youth, she had the experience she would need to be successful as a teacher. “I love the youth aspect of this. I love encouraging them and helping them tap into their potential even though they don’t see it,” she said. Although she received a business degree in college, Anderson always had a love for teaching agriculture. “I originally wanted to get a teaching degree, but I thought that everyone was going into it and the number of jobs available at that time didn’t seem like it was going to work,” Anderson said. But now she has her chance. “It’s an honor to be able to teach ag in school now,” Anderson said. “Teaching agriculture is what I love.” After the Àrst month, Anderson is already excited about the remainder of her Àrst year as a teacher and the years to come. “I’m excited to teach ag in school, spend time with my students, and watch them grow and learn a little a long the way,” she said. “That’s what makes it all worthwhile.”
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Kasellas implement creative milking schedule by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
become the most efÀcient group in the Kasellas’ herd. “They know they’re on a strict schedule,” Heidi said. “They come back from the parlor, pound the feed and water, and then lay down.” Over the course of six months, the Kasellas monitored the change in management, tweaking the milking routine to keep the cows comfortable. Although the schedule had been Àne tuned and incorporated into the dairy for almost a year, it was still not perfect for the Kasellas. After the fresh cows had been in milk for 45 days, they switched to the 3X schedule the remainder of the herd was following. However, the transition was too dramatic for that earlylactation group. “They started acting like they dried off,” Peter said. “We needed to tighten the schedule and see what could work with our team.” Heidi agreed. “Cows would stand by the gates and bellow,” she said. “They weren’t happy going six to three. We tried 4X hoping it would help, and it deÀnitely did.” This past January, the Kasellas began milking their herd on three different schedules.
While adding the 6X routine was easy, creating a 4X routine posed challenges as available time in the parlor, employees’ work schedules, and feeding time and availability were all key factors in the transition. “It’s been a huge learning curve. We didn’t have examples, so it was all trial and error,” Peter said. “Now, everything works like clockwork. It’s seamless.” Almost immediately after the schedule changes, Peter and Heidi noticed vast health improvements in their cows, namely displaced abomasums and ketosis cases became essentially non-existent. “Really, we’re seeing cows more often throughout the day and there happens to be less mastitis,” Peter said. Heidi agreed. “We’re interacting with them more and seeing problems quicker,” she said. Additionally, milk production increased and the cattle are able to hold their peak longer. “We don’t see them lollygagging,” Peter said. “We’ve found the natural tendencies of a cow and made it work on our dairy.” While this milking routine has worked exceptionally well for the Kasellas,
ROYALTON – Since Peter and Heidi Kasella Àrst began dairy farming in 2007, they have continually thought outside the box for ways to improve their family business. Most recently, the Kasellas have incorporated a unique, but efÀcient milking schedule into their 350-cow dairy near Royalton, that has maximized time management and production potential, along with vastly improving herd health. Fresh cows, 0 to 45 days in milk (DIM), are milked six times each day; cows 45 to 150 DIM are milked four times each day; and the remainder of the herd is on a 3X schedule. “There are a million things to do on the farm to be successful,” Heidi said. “For us, this is what has worked.” The milking herd is separated into six pens on PHOTOS SUBMITTED the farm – Pen 3 is the fresh Peter and Heidi Kasella and their children – (from left) Callen, 4, Eli, 8, Abraham, 11 months, cows and milked six times and Sophia, 10 – milk 350 cows near Royalton. Two years ago, the Kasellas began milking their each day; Pens 5 and 6 are fresh cows six times each day. cows 45 to 150 DIM, milked four times each day; and Pens 1, 2 and 4 are milked both Heidi and Peter do not and cows,” Heidi said. “You enue of milking has created three times each day. encourage others to be too have to do what’s right for a healthier, more efÀcient At 3:30 a.m., the Kaseldairy herd, and endless posquick to change their rou- the cows.” las begin milking with Pen sibilities for the future. tines, but rather seek out the Peter agreed. 3, then 5, 6, 1, 2, 3 again, 4, “This will snowball into right opportunities to im“This is not the only way and then 5 and 6 again. By prove their dairies. to do that,” he said. “Find an whatever is next for us,” noon, the second shift of “Our philosophy has avenue that leads you to the Heidi said. “We’re passionmilking begins with Pen 3, always been to do the right right decision and do that.” ate and never complacent. then 1, 2, 5, 6, 3 again, and thing everyday, with our For the Kasellas, ven- We’re going to be in this inÀnishes with 4. kids, employees, marriage turing towards a unique av- dustry for a long time.” For a short time, the parlor is shut down until 8 p.m. for the Ànal milking shift. At that time, Pens 3, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3 again, and Ànally 4, have completed their last milking for the day. “There’s no lag time and everyone is efÀcient,” Heidi said. “We know what we’re doing and the cows know what they’re doing.” The increased frequency in milkings came about two winters ago after the Kasellas expanded their operation and made improvements to on-farm facilities. In 2010, the Kasellas expanded their herd from 150 to 350 crossbred cattle and Heidi Kasella milk their fresh cows six time each and milked the entire herd Peter The fresh cow pen is understocked to provide enough stalls for each animal to lie comfortably day in a swing-12 parlor. three times each day; at the in between milkings. same time, they built a lowcost swing-12 parlor. Four years later, they constructed a sand-bedded freestall barn. “After the expansion, there were 12-hour shifts SAUK CENTRE MANURE SPREADERS and we noticed a lot of lag TRACTORS NH 195 ................................................................ In Stock! time,” Heidi said. “With NH TS6.130, Cab, FWA, Pwr. Shuttle ................. In Stock! PIERZ NH Boomer 37 & 47 with Loader ......................... In Stock! TRACTORS more cows and a new parlor, NH Workmaster 33 with Loader .......................... In Stock! NH TS6.120 & TS6.140 ....................................... In Stock! our equity was used up. 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EAGLE BEND – Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States, and currently has the highest rate of occupational fatalities, ahead of mining and construction, with 22.2 farm-related deaths per 100,000 workers, or 480 lives lost each year, according to the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America. Dan Kruschke could have been a part of that statistic. On Sept. 26, 2011, Kruschke was exposed to nitrogen dioxide while leveling a small silo on the 40cow dairy farm he operates with his wife, Susan, near Eagle Bend. That day still haunts Kruschke. “I remember diving towards the door to catch my breath,” said Kruschke, goosebumps covering his arms. “Unless I got myself out of there, I was going to be dead.” The tower silo had three loads of silage at the bottom from two days prior. Before Kruschke could continue harvesting, he had to adjust the chute, which had unevenly distributed the feed. Entering the silo from a side door, Kruschke dropped his wrench and began the trek down towards the bottom to fetch the tool. “I started feeling dizzy and it was hard to breathe,” Kruschke said. “That’s when I knew it was silo gas. I had walked right into it.” Nitrogen dioxide is the
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Dan Kruschke milks 40 Jerseys with his wife, Susan, near Eagle Bend. Four years ago, Kruschke inhaled silo gas in the midst of fall harvest.
dangerous result of the ensiling process; a yellow-tinted, heavy gas that lingers in the vicinity for up to three weeks after silage is properly stored. With all his might, the dairy farmer managed to reach the opening of the silo towards fresh air. “I was able to Ànish Àlling the silos, but felt like I had the Áu or pneumonia,” Kruschke said. “After going to the doctor, I was treated with steroids and realized what had happened.” Kruschke suffered from pulmonary edema, where his lungs Àlled with liquid. In relation to other fatal farm accidents, asphyxiation or toxic effects from gases is acute in comparison, but the effects are equally hazardous and can occur days after the initial contact. The effects of inhaling the toxic gas would be long lasting for Kruschke, who was diagnosed with hypersensitivity and whose con-
ditions worsened after the farm accident. “You can look at a tractor and see it’s lacking rollover protection and has a narrow front end, and know it’s dangerous,” Dr. John Shutske said. “Unless you see the cloudy yellow tint of nitrogen dioxide against sunlight, gases are difÀcult to detect until it is too late.” Shutske is an agriculture engineering specialist at the University of WisconsinMadison, and has 31 years of experience in farm safety. While tower silos are the most common storage facility where silo gas is detected due to the conÀned space, any storage facility, including bags and bunkers, retains the dangers of nitrogen dioxide exposure for up to three weeks after initial storage. “In other storage systems, there’s generally a lot more ambient air movement and less risk,” Shutske said. “Although realistically,
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training, record keeping, and insuring that people using respiratory protection equipment are doing so correctly and safely. “Manure and silage storage systems pose the same threats as conÀned spaces, such as petroleum storage tanks,” Shutske said. Kruschke, now realizing the danger he was in, takes every precaution when working around the farm, especially during harvest season, from wearing protective gear to creating extra air movement throughout the silo. “I made a mistake. I went in when no one was around and it could have been worse,” Kruschke said. “Now, no one goes near the silage or silo room until it’s safe. If something goes in the silo, it will come out eventually. The risk [of retrieving it] is not worth it.” Shutske agreed. “Get the proper training, have all the necessary equipment, and stay away during deadly times of agitation or in three weeks after Àlling a silo,” he said. “Safety needs to be more than common sense. It needs to be specific, tangible things farmers can do on the farm to make it safer.” With each year that passes since Kruschke’s hair-raising experience, and with another harvest up ahead, Kruschke remains grateful for the second chance he has been given. And with precautions, Kruschke is determined to never become one of the 480. “I’ve been farming for 37 years and I love every minute of it; the shortcuts have hurt, but I’m smiling because I’m alive,” said Kruschke, a tear falling from the corner of his eye. “I’m living my dream. I’ll get to retire someday and see my grandkids grow up.”
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