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Pykas conceive with the help of IVF BY ELIZABETH BETHKE STAFF WRITER

RICE — In America, according to the National Infertility Association, one in eight couples struggle to build a family. For four and a half years, Katie and Steve Pyka, were that statistic. However, on Oct. 7, 2016, the Pykas welcomed two baby boys into their arms with help from in vitro fertilization (IVF). “I have always felt like my purpose was to be a mother, and it was the one thing I wanted most – something I thought I would never be,” said Katie, who has endometriosis. After marrying in 2013, Katie and Steve, both of Rice, experienced several ectopic pregnancies, which included a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that resulted in surgery to remove the non-viable pregnancy and one of her fallopian tubes. We were at the point where if I became pregnant we couldn’t get excited because we knew it probably wouldn’t last. Each failed pregnancy was putting my life at risk,” Katie said. Katie underwent surgery in June of 2015 to remove her remaining fallopian tube for her own safety. The surgery meant that the Pykas would no longer be able to conceive a child naturally. “Just the thought of being 31

with no kids and removing my tubes scared me. After the surgery, I could never decide to try having a child naturally again. That was just something I had to process,” she said. For nine months following the surgery, the Pykas’ journey was a rollercoaster. In September 2015, Katie was given medication to regulate her hormones. A month later, Katie was scheduled to begin the IVF process. “A few days before I was supposed to go in, I ended up in the hospital with bleeding from stomach ulcers,” Katie said. The appointment was rescheduled for December. However, shortly after the appointment was made, Katie discovered her estrogen levels were too high and a known cyst was further developing. The Pykas continued injections to reduce Katie’s estrogen and shrink the cyst in hopes of being in a safe range to retrieve her eggs. The injections were unsuccessful and Katie was urged to begin birth control to regulate her cycle again. “IVF is a major waiting game, it was very difÀcult,” Katie said. “The experience was consuming and draining.” Steve agreed. “There was setback after setback,” he said.

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Steve and Katie Pyka hold their 6.5-month-old twin boys, Sylas (left) and Sawyer, on Easter Sunday. The Pykas struggled with infertility for 4.5 years before using in vitro fertilization to have their two sons.

A passionate poet

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SAUK RAPIDS – Tracy Rittmueller loves to read poetry, so much that it has grown into her passion over the years. “I can’t remember the beginning of my journey with poetry, because it’s always been a part of who I am,” Rittmueller said. “My grandmother often read poems to me when I was a preschooler. Poetry is a very underappreciated form of art because people aren’t exposed to it. Rittmueller’s passion includes two of her favorite poems: “Sunday Morning,” by Wallace Stevens and “Musse des Beaux Arts,” by W.H. Auden. “These two poems have just really struck a chord with me,” Rittmueller said. “It’s interesting that “Sunday Morning” is one of my favorites because I totally disagree with his philosophy. But, every time I read it I still Ànd the language and form beautiful, despite my disagreement.” Rittmueller’s passion further developed into a teaching role 25 years ago. “I’ve never had a student who hasn’t become turned on to poetry in some way,” Rittmueller said. “I once PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA had a student who was so moved by Tracy Rittmueller is an avid poetry reader, writer and teacher. Rittmueller Marie Howe’s poem “How Many will be handing out poem books April 27 at Coborn’s and Rock Creek as Rittmueller: page 2 part of National Poem in Your Pocket Day.

Air boat quotes presented to council, no action taken BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

costs onto the current quote. The council did not act on either quote. It will defer to committee for recommendation to the council for future purchase. A third quote was solicited from Lake Assault, in Duluth, but the company declined as they are currently seven months behind in production. In other council news: • The city began Áushing its water lines Monday. Cloudy and discolored water should not alarm residents. Let the water run until clear. This process could take up to three weeks. • Approved and authorized an addendum to annual on-sale liquor license for Old Capital Tavern’s Àve-year anniversary celebration June 16-17. • Approved appointing Tony Steineman to the planning commission for the remainder of 2017. • Approved Ryan Winter to Àll the vacant utilities position, pending pre-employment testing. • Approved Ànance director Jack Kahlhamer’s continuing education request. • Approved a 50 percent fee reduction for a Habitat for Humanity house project.

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids City Council received an update on the future of a Àre department air boat at Monday’s meeting. Jason Adamski, father of high school student Madelyn Adamski who has been spear-heading the fundraising efforts, presented the council with two quotes and a recommendation. The air boat with training will cost roughly $72,000 plus additional equipment, such as head-sets, life preservers and wet suits. The majority of funds have been raised throughout the surrounding communities. Adamski said the air boat committee is endorsing the American Airboat Corporation, even though the particular quote was nearly $9,725 more than that of the quote from Alumitech, Inc. Adamski said the owner of American Airboat has been extremely pleasant and timely to deal with, even bringing the cost of the air boat down $10,500 by collecting donations from various parts suppliers. He also acknowledged the fact that most training fees are covered in full by American Airboat, whereas Alumitech, Inc. would add those Sauk Rapids Council: page 3

Mrs. Evora is all about the kids Sorokie volunteers at elementary school BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Evora Sorokie is often asked where she gets her energy. For her, the answer is easy. “It’s all because of the kids and the people I work with,” Sorokie said. “That’s always been obvious for me.” Sorokie worked for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District for 35 years before retiring in June 2015. She was the long-time media secretary at Mississippi Heights Elementary School (MHES), and despite her retirement, she always knew she’d be back to the school. “I enjoy being around those young kids so much,” Sorokie said.

“Being around them and seeing their looks when something they’ve been trying to learn clicks in their mind is so rewarding. I knew when I retired that I’d be back before too long because I would miss it, especially the smiling kids.” Sorokie is now a volunteer for MHES – stepping in as a paraprofessional, media specialist and anywhere else she is needed for an absent staff member. Most often, she has Àled books and listened to kids read, but has also taught kids how to do origami, among a number of other things. “The kids enjoy having me around the school again,” Sorokie said. “And the teachers are always asking me to come back and I am more than willing, because the staff

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Evora Sorokie reads to a group of students at Mississippi Heights Elementary School (MHES). Sorokie, now retired, volunteers for the school after working in the district for 35 years as the media secretary of MHES.

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Times,” that it saved her life from an abusive home. The poem had such an affect on her that she had the courage to call child protective services.” Rittmueller has also written several poems of her own. “I get so much enjoyment from writing poems. It’s such a cool way to express yourself,” said Rittmueller, who began writing poetry at the age of 12. “Poetry is the best form of communication from one human heart to another, on the deepest level. It fosters deep connections between humans and, more often than not, it tugs at your heartstrings.” One poem of hers is titled “Nightfall, With Perfumed Air.”

With each setback, the couple held onto their faith – reaching out to friends and family for prayers. Katie also reached out to other couples going through IVF for support. “Having people to lean on was biggest thing that got us through this process,” Katie said. On March 13, 2016, the couple received a call they had been waiting for – to start their stimulation injections. “I did two injections per day for nine days. When my eggs were ready, I gave myself an injection to prepare for egg retrieval,” Katie said. “The eggs were immediately fertilized after being retrieved.” Of the 12 eggs that were retrieved and fertilized, six were successful; and on March 30, 2016, two of the six embryos were transferred into Katie’s uterus and the remaining eggs were frozen to preserve for future pregnancies. “I went in on April 8 and 10 for a blood pregnancy test, and we were pregnant,” Katie said. “We were excited, but we didn’t want to get our hopes up.” Steve felt the same way. “It was hard to be excited because there were so many times that we were told we were pregnant and it always ended the same way,” he said. “When 20 weeks hit, we felt comfortable enough to become excited and everything became much more real.” Unfortunately, the following six and a half months were as tumultuous as the Àrst four and a half years. For the Àrst 12 weeks, Katie continued injections, medications and supplements to prevent a miscarriage. At six weeks, the Pykas had a scare. “I was in Target and started bleeding heavily. Everyone was approaching me, asking me if I needed help,” Katie said. “I thought for sure I was

From outside the forest I look in past lichened trunks with splayed branches past pine boughs dark with evening past shadows’ beckoning eyes. The clouds drift east toward promised dawn. They hasten like children toward candlelight. They retreat like memories of crimson peonies. They wear blue-gray garments, spun of air and droplets of mercy. A yellow shaft slants across the ridge before it, too, departs. I Ànger our future farewell. Its fringe switches my ski – brief sensation – and then my dread hangs like willow boughs breathless as the clouds drift east as if resolved to go where you are not. Hush, I tell my own mind now. Wait. In perfect trust a doe and her fawn step out from the forest. The doe is alert. The fawn reclines into the hillside like a child into its mother. I have seen this, I have seen this twice: how together at nightfall they come to this place white with Áowers, how the doe knows death, how the fawn knows not yet they come because here is where the clover grows and here is where nightfall tastes sweetest. With Rittmueller’s passion blooming, she plans on celebrating a little known national holiday April 27 – National Poem in Your Pocket Day, which is sponsored by the American Academy of Poets. “I will be at the Coborn’s deli from 9-10:30 a.m. and at Rock Creek from 3-3:30 p.m. that day, handing out famous poets’ poems that Àt in your pocket, as well as conversing with anyone interested in poetry,” Rittmueller said. “It’s a way to give the already-thriving poetry scene more exposure.” Rittmueller will also be teaching a poetry class in Sauk Rapids each Thursday throughout May and June. “My goal is to help others become more comfortable with and comforted by poetry,” Rittmueller said. “Recent brain researchers have shown through MRI studies that reading poetry for pleasure is good for mental and emotional health because of its healing capabilities. I’m as passionate about health as I am about poetry.” Rittmueller invites those who want to know more about her work in poetry to email her at tracy.rittmueller@gmail.com or call 401-479-1429.

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having a miscarriage and I drove myself to the hospital.” At the hospital, the Pykas found out Katie had suffered a sub-chorionic hemorrhage, where a placenta had detached from the uterine wall. At the same time, the Pykas also discovered they were having twins. “We got to see their little heart beats. I was on bed rest for two weeks while I healed,” Katie said. “I felt so blessed to be pregnant. I loved waking up every morning and seeing my changing bump. My Àrst trimester was pretty miserable; but I got through it.” At 30 weeks, Katie suffered from severe preeclampsia and was sent to the hospital for closer monitoring. While at the hospital, one of the Pykas’ son’s heartbeats slowed and stopped at 2 a.m. “All I remember were two doctors, and I don’t even know how many nurses, came Áooding into my room looking for the heartbeat,” Katie said. “It was so scary. All I wanted them to do was get them out.” After Ànding the lost heartbeat, Katie underwent an emergency C-section. At 1:43 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2016, Sylas Steven Pyka was born weighing 4 pounds, 3 ounces; minutes later, Sawyer Terry Pyka was delivered weighing 2 pounds, 11 ounces. Sylas was able to come home with his parents after 30 days and Sawyer followed him four days later. “For the Àrst couple weeks we didn’t sleep,” Steve said. But now, as the boys grow

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Sawyer (left) and Sylas Pyka, whose parents struggled with infertility, were conceived through in vitro fertilization.

and become stronger, they are showcasing their unique personalities. “Sylas is mister serious. Totally opposite from his brother,” Katie said. “He is so sweet and loves to cuddle. He is deÀnitely a mama’s boy.” Steve agreed. “Sawyer is so funny. He has the best belly laugh ever,” he said. “He brightens everyone’s day.” The Pykas are looking forward to raising their sons and establishing a new normal. “Time has gone by so

quick,” Steve said. “We’re proud of the boys from how far they’ve come since they were born. We feel complete now.” Katie agreed. “I am the mother of two beautiful boys. I am so over the moon with these two miracles that I often forget all the pain I endured to get here,” she said. “Even though it was difÀcult to go through the whole experience, it was worth it and I do not take any day for granted.”

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Steve and Katie Pyka, from Rice, read to their sons.

District closes open enrollment In other school board news: • Dr. Dan Bittman has been working and discussing with architect Paul Youngquist to make recommendations to the board for committee structures that will help with the facility projects if and when the referendum is approved. • Bittman also mentioned that more than 40 presentations have been given to different groups throughout Sauk Rapids and Rice surrounding the upcoming referendum election. • The board approved

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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District has closed open enrollment for all grade levels for the remainder of the 201617 school year. The district will consider 2017-18 enrollment for nonresidents when and where there are spaces, which will not be known until summer after Sauk Rapids and Rice residents have been placed. This practice remains consistent with previous years.

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a contract with Boser Construction for the ceiling project at Rice Elementary. The project includes plumbing, replacing ceiling tiles and sprinklers and electrical work. The project is expected to cost $165,095, and will start the second week of June. • Sue Paasch, current principal at Mississippi Heights, will be moving to the position of principal at Rice Elementary starting July 1. The district is currently searching for someone to assume the role of principal at MHES.

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Sorokie helps in the school’s media center while she volunteers.

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what help is needed where. “There are plenty of places I could volunteer, but I’m very partial to being at Mississippi Heights,” Sorokie said. “I would rather work with the young kids than the middle or high school ages, or even anywhere else. The hospital is enjoyable, but, for me, it’s all about these young kids.” While Sorokie has been retired for nearly two years, she feels she is at the school almost as much as when she worked there. “People always say that retired people are busier than they were when they worked, and I really believe that. I am always somewhere doing something, most often volunteering, but I wouldn’t trade that,” Sorokie said. “There’s always a need for volunteers and I can’t imagine life without this.”

Man sought in kidnapping, assault RICE — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault. According to the victim’s account, the suspect is believed to be a white male, who is about 50-years-old with a gray mustache and medium build. The suspect was wearing a baseball cap, denim jacket and jeans. The suspect may have

a southern accent and was believed to be driving a 2000s model full-size van, dark blue or purple in color. The Rice Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce are investigating an incident after making contact with an 18-year-old man April 17 who indicated he had been kidnapped, physically assaulted and potentially

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• Revised temporary easement to permanent on the 2017 Second Ave. S Improvement Project at 204 Fourth Street S. • Approved a community solar subscription from front with U.S. Solar, contingent • Approved attendance upon that the solar subscribed to the League of Minnesota sites are not on city or annexed Cities Conference. property.

Man identified in fatal crash SAUK RAPIDS — A Sartell man died as a result of a motorcycle accident on April 21. Authorities have identiÀed 51-year-old Kraig Menke, of Sartell, as the victim of the crash. According to a release

from the Sauk Rapids Police Department, law enforcement was called to the intersection of Benton Drive and First Street S., Sauk Rapids shortly after 4:30 p.m. last Friday. The SRPD and Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the cause of the crash.

sexually assaulted. The man had been walking on NE River Road near the southern edge of Rice city limits when he accepted a ride from a man driving a van. The victim reported that shortly after getting into the vehicle, he was rendered unconscious and woke up later on the side of the road alone. Anyone who may have seen the suspect or this vehicle,

SAUK RAPIDS—The Sauk Rapids Fire Department put out two Àres over the course of the weekend. A passer-by phoned in a vehicle Àre Friday evening located at 1030 Stearns Drive near Trimpac. Then on Sunday

Myers receives Phi Beta Kappa honors ST. JOSEPH — Megan Myers, daughter of Scott and April Myers of Sauk Rapids, has been invited into the Theta of Minnesota Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at College of Saint Benedict and Saint

Friday, April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Celebrate Sauk RapidsRice. Sample, discover and experience the cultures of our communities. Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 First Street S, Sauk Rapids. Saturday, April 29, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — AnnaMarie’s Alliance 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Bend in the River Regional Park, River Road NE, Rice. To register or for complete details see http://www.annamaries5k.com. Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Spring Carnival for children. Games, activities, prizes, food and more. First Presbyterian Church, 306 Norway Drive, Foley. For questions call the church ofÀce (320) 968-7928. Sunday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. to noon — All You Can Eat Breakfast. Hosted Duelm Knights of Columbus in support of Foley Are C.A.R.E (Community Actions Respecting Elders.) Regular or blueberry pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit cups, sweet rolls and beverages. For more information or for a ride to the breakfast call (320) 968-7848.

Tuesday, May 2, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N, St. afternoon, owners of a small Cloud. shed noticed their structure was in Áames. No one was Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ First injured in either incident. Time Driving Improvement Course. Sartell – St Stephen The building was a total loss. District Service Center, 212 Third Ave. N, Sartell. For more Currently, the causes of the information or to register visit http://www.mnsafteycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Àres are unknown.

Water line flushing notice Starting April 24, 2017 the Public Works Department will be Áushing water lines. You may experience low pressure from time to time during the Áushing procedure, however do not be alarmed, it will only be for a short duration lasting less than one hour. If the water from your tap becomes discolored during this time just let your tap run until it clears up, it should not take more than 10 to 20 minutes. The discoloration is not a hazard, only an aesthetic nuisance. The discoloration is mineral deposits of manganese and iron and is one of the reasons we Áush the water system. The Áushing project should be completed in two to three weeks. Should you have any questions, please call Craig Nelson at 320-258-5318.

Fargo and plans to continue working at the company following graduation in May. He also received an Academic Excellence Award for his academic achievements. SkillsUSA is a national nonproÀt that serves high school and college students who are preparing for careers in a trade, technical and skilled service occupations. Its state and national competitions are based on industry-driven occupational skills standards.

Stradtmann graduates from Grantham University Campbell wins research LENEXA, Kan. — Jo award Ann Stradtmann, of Sauk MOORHEAD — Rapids, recently graduated with an online master’s degree in healthcare administration from Grantham University. al Schreiner advances to nationals in SkillsUSA MOORHEAD – Former Sauk Rapids-Rice graduate and Minnesota State Community and Technical College student Zach Schreiner is advancing to the national SkillsUSA competition after winning Àrst place in the recent state event in Bloomington. Schreiner, a secondyear student in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Moorhead, was the top state competitor in the Diesel Equipment Technology category. The national event is June 19-23 in Louisville, Ky. Schreiner is currently completing an internship at Nelson International in

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Wednesday, May 3, 4-7:30 p.m. — 14th Annual Pork Chop Dinner. In support of Foley C.A.R.E. Grilled pork chops, salad, potatoes, vegetable, homemade pies and bars. Silent auction with over 100 items. Henry’s Banquet Center Thursday, May 4, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement Refresher Course. State Farm Insurance, 10 Second Ave. W, Foley. For more information or to register visit http://www. mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. May 5, 10-10:45 a.m. — Preschool story time for ages 3 to 6. Stories, Ànger plays, songs and crafts. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley. Saturday, May 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wirth Center for Performing Arts Spring Gala Ensemble Concert. The twohour “Carnival” themed concert is a bonanza of all disciplines of music and dance, featuring over 200 performers. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids. To purchase tickets, please contact Robin Cruze at the Wirth Center ofÀce (320) 255-0318, info@wirthcenter.org. Monday, May 8, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 1950 125th Street NW, Rice. Monday, May 8, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call (800) 582-4291. Tuesday, May 9, 2 p.m. — Ninth Annual Lemonade and Laughter. Lemonade, coffee, treats, music of Ted Manderfeld, and gift table with proceeds beneÀting the Sartell Senior Connection programs. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 219 Second Street N, Sartell. Tickets at the door. Wednesday, May 10, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement Refresher Course. Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. For more information or to register visit http:// www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294.

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Gass inducted into Phe Theta Kappa Honor Society CLOQUET — Nicole Gass, of Sauk Rapids, was recently inducted April 20 into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Phi Upsilon Chapter at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members must initially achieve and then maintain a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average in college courses, demonstrate involvement in campus activities, and accept a leadership role in student organizations.

John’s University. She, along with 64 other students, was inducted April 26. The basic criteria for selection are a grade-point average (3.85 for juniors, 3.65 for seniors) and a liberal arts major. The selection committee also looked at the breadth and depth of the student’s program and other achievements, such as a thesis or other research.

Thursday, April 27, 9-11 a.m. — Coffee with a Cop. Join your neighbors and police ofÀcers for coffee and conversation. Rock Creek Coffeehouse, 214 Second Ave. N, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Mississippi River Clean Up. Bags provided, but please bring gloves. Beginning at or who has any information Wilson Park, St. Cloud. related to this crime, is urged to contact the Benton County Monday, May 1, noon to 6 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Sheriff’s OfÀce at 320-968- Donations. 628 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud. 7201 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at (800) 255-1301, or Monday, May 1, 1-7 pm. — American Red Cross Blood by texting TRITIP to 274637. Donations. Love of Christ Church, 1971 Pine Cone Road, St. The Rice Police Cloud. Department was assisted by the Rice Fire Department, Tuesday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driving Benton County Sheriff’s Improvement Refresher Course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 OfÀce, Minnesota State Patrol Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register and Gold Cross Ambulance. visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294.

Pulse on people Koehn appointed pastor of Graham United Methodist Church RICE — Reverend Richard Koehn will serve Graham United Methodist Church, of Rice, following the retirement of Pastor Sue Maki. Koehn most recently served at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville. Area residents, neighbors and visitors are welcome to attend 9 a.m. Sunday worship to meet Koehn and his wife, Barb. Graham United Methodist is located at 2255 135th Street NE, Rice.

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Watkins selected as interim superintendent The Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education voted April 6 to enter into contract negotiations with Mr. Bruce Watkins, offering him the position of interim superintendent of SRR schools for the 2017-18 school year. Watkins, the former Independent School District No. 742 Superintendent and current BY DR. DANIEL BITTMAN Superintendent’s Corner interim superintendent of ISD No. 728, was selected after a thorough search. SRR School Board Chair Mark Hauck noted his appreciation for the number and quality of candidates who applied, and thanked community members and staff for their engagement throughout the process. That search was narrowed to a Àeld of six candidates March 31, with the board naming two Ànal candidates April 3. The two Ànalists, Watkins and Ms. Diane Moeller, spent an evening with community members, district staff, teachers and board of education members as the Ànal interview process unfolded. Watkins is expected to begin his assignment July 1.

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summer Saturday. But I do know that a farmers “Want to have a farmers market in Sauk market will be missed in this town. So, the next Rapids? Please let us know if you would like to question is by whom? help plan one,” said the Facebook message on If your answer to that question is “me,” then Sunday. “Right now, there is not going to be a you may want to pick up your phone and toss your Sauk Rapids market. We need help to make one name in the hat to help. happen…,” it continued. Don’t assume others will do it. Commissions, Last year, the communities of Rice and clubs, coalitions and councils are all struggling to Sauk Rapids were blessed with not one, but two, inaugural farmers markets. New leaders in both BY NATASHA BARBER Ànd more hands to carry the community’s load; and it seems the same people are always at the towns took over the literal healthy feat to better controls. This gets tiresome and overwhelming their cities by providing fresh produce, canned for those leaders. With more commitment from goods, community fellowship and more. On Saturday mornings in Sauk Rapids, you could Ànd Alex helping hands, there might be more consistency. People will Bertsch braving the winds with his tent of organic greens and be able to pass the torch on effortlessly and without guilt when vegetables behind Mixin’ It Up Gluten Free Bakery. And on there is a prior commitment, family emergency – or they just Tuesday afternoon-evenings, Novak’s Grown Right Vegetables plain need a day off. Now, I feel I’m calling the kettle black at the moment, and CupKate’s supplied the Rice community both the nutritious and delicious – some items more nutritious than others. because I’m not a super hero volunteer. However, in between Numerous times, I stopped on my way home after a long day work, family and what little free time I might have, I do dedicate of publishing to pick up three zucchinis, a green pepper and a myself to giving back each month in at least one area I’m basket Àlled with snap peas. Don’t worry, I’m not immune to passionate about. It may be small, but it is a start. So, if you’ve always wanted to be an event planner, host dessert. Katie was more than often sold out by the time I got to a networking event or be in control of something larger than town. Living in Rice, it was quite convenient to attend the corner yourself, why not give it a shot. Call up the Sauk Rapids Farmers market here, and I won’t pretend I made it to Sauk Rapids every Market (320) 259-7105 and help it grow.

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It’s been a long battle in my head whether led to another. Nutrition is so important, and God our grocery bill is a result of vanity or quality, as gives us all of the wisdom and knowledge to it is only organic and little as possible processed discern this. Then, my sister’s son’s tumor was foods. Something happened in March, though, discovered. His body has been healing naturally when I added up all of the grocery trips, I just through nutrition. wanted to crawl up into a ball and cry. How on Even after all of this, when I calculated Earth could a family continue at that rate? the total amount spent on groceries last month, When a small group of friends began going I questioned if it was possible to keep it up. I through Proverbs, one thing that has always knew that our children did not get sick all winter stuck with me was the 20th verse in chapter because their immune systems were boosted. But, one, “Wisdom calls aloud outside.” I picture BY MERCY NYGAARD I had to trust in the Lord for my son’s birthday wisdom almost as a person; just there and calling party. Conventional fruit and juice drinks, and, out, “Here I am, come and get some.” Then in of course, lots of sugar. Nothing concerning Life by Faith Proverbs Two, it seems this is a gift that we only our immune systems was immediately evident, need to grab hold of: but my lack of faith after seeing the grocery My son, if you receive my words, bill for the month of March, led to going out to eat more at And treasure my commands within you, conventional restaurants, stopping the kids daily vitamins, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and, of course, there was Easter candy. My 5-year-old started And apply your heart to understanding; with a nasty soar throat. Then, I could feel it coming each 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, time I swallowed. It got really pitiful when my 9-month-old And lift up your voice for understanding, started coughing. After a couple days, we seemed to be getting 4 If you seek her as silver, better. But, when you are already sick, it can be really easy to And search for her as for hidden treasures; let other germs go by without much cleaning, and Kwik Trip 5 Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, donuts have never tasted better. Something took a turn for the And Ànd the knowledge of God. worse and boogers are green and coughs are more severe. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; I believe I let the grocery bill startle me more than I should From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; have. It’s more than OK to be frugal and try to reign it in every 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; so often. But, my drastic giving up, stopping our vitamins and He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; inviting in surpluses of sugar has me on my knees from this 8 He guards the paths of justice, sickness and asking for forgiveness. God provides. He always And preserves the way of His saints. provides. He is able and He is always willing. Colds happen, 9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice, getting sick happens, and eating cake and ice cream is always Equity and every good path. called for on birthdays. I’ve learned that faith prepares us no 10 When wisdom enters your heart, matter how bad the news seems; we can go forward conÀdently And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, knowing that God didn’t reveal truths to us before for nothing. 11 Discretion will preserve you; It just may be time to start a garden, use coupons, open a Understanding will keep you. Costco membership or just simply stretch those groceries as When our family began our health journey in 2013, much as possible. these were the words that encouraged me as one discovery

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Because of catch it, only take the location and the good pitches the disagreement because we can’t between the let this pitcher fence and my beat us down. camera, I was His tips given permission sure worked to step inside the going into the fence and almost last inning and BY ANNA SALDANA onto the Àeld adding three runs itself. to close the sixWhile taking pictures was run gap a little bit. as enjoyable as always, my But what’s more favorite part has to be hanging than the tips and constant out in the dugout. encouragement is the More than just a shelter atmosphere, something I from the wind, I got to listen feel fans never really get to to the team talk back and see. They may see bits and forth, laugh with each other pieces as the team pours out and have a good time despite to congratulate a teammate the score leaning in the after making a run or as two opponents’ favor. players race out to go Ànd the I listened to the pep talks foul ball that went beyond the from the captains, the tips fence. from the coaches and the Being in the dugout was support of everyone to each humbling and rewarding. and every team player. Bjorn Because of that experience, I Hanson – one of the team’s have a deeper understanding captains – was constantly of the team that I can now giving his teammates tips: line use for the writing behind my drives so the outÀelders can’t stories on their games, putting

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OBITUARIES Jacqueline F. Prushek

A Celebration of Life was at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Bridge Community Church in Sauk Rapids for Jacqueline F. Prushek, age 73, who passed away Sunday at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls. Rev. Bob Morton ofÀciated and burial was at Benton Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was one hour prior to the services at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Jacqueline was born August 26, 1943, in Aitkin to Loren & Mary (Kile) Hughes. She married Dale Prushek on July 14, 1962, in Emily, MN. Jackie was a

Jacqueline F. Prushek

homemaker and also cleaned houses and drove bus. She was a member of Bridge Community Church where she was active as a Sunday School Teacher, Deaconess and with Awana. Jackie enjoyed Áower gardening, vegetable gardening, bird watching,

cooking, canning, crafts and reading. She was a loving, caring, giving, kind person who loved helping out others. Survivors include her son and daughter, Alan Prushek of Sauk Rapids and Lori (Carl) Larson of Lowry; grandchildren, Amy, Emily and Melissa; siblings, George Hughes of Cloquet, David Hughes of Emily, Susie Olson of Fifty Lakes, and twin sister, Judy Stiner of Moweaqua, Ill.. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale on Sept. 25, 2008; sisters, Margaret “Babe” Moritz and Fran HatÀeld; and brother, Dale Hughes. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann. com.

Speicher receives award, proclamation, grand marshal

Lorraine M. Hanson

Lorraine M. Hanson, of Moose Lake formerly Rice, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Augustana Care Center in Moose Lake. A Celebration of Life for Lorraine will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in Foley with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Rev. Timothy Wittwer will ofÀciate. Interment will be in the Benton County Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home. Lorraine M. (Haug) Hanson was born August 4, 1922, to Marcus T. and Sarah (Sadie) B. Haug. The family lived in Clear Lake, where Lorraine’s mother ran the telephone switchboard, and her father worked for the Northern PaciÀc Railroad. In 1936, the family moved to St. Cloud. Lorraine attended Central Junior High School and St. Cloud Technical High School, where she graduated in 1940. On April 11, 1942, Lorraine married Donald J. Hanson from Sauk,

Lorraine M. Hanson

Rapids. Donald joined the U.S. Army Air Corp, and together they lived in Wyoming, Missouri, and Texas while he completed his military service. Following the end of the World War II, they moved to Sauk Rapids, where they raised their three children. After her children were all in school, Lorraine took a job with Holes Webway in St. Cloud, where she worked for 17 years before retiring in 1974. In 1963, the family moved to a new home they built on Little Rock Lake in Rice. There many fond memories were created while spending time with their grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to sew for her grandchildren, was a

wonderful baker known for her pies and rolls, and a talented musician. Following the passing of her husband, Lorraine moved to a new home in Moose Lake, in 2001. There she created many wonderful new memories with her great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren, who loved to hear her wonderful stories. Her sense of humor was endearing and she will be sorely missed by the many lives she touched. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her parents Marcus and Sadie, her brother Arnold Haug and wife Eleanor, sister Jean (Haug) Butler and husband Glen, brother Marcus Haug, sister-in-law Lorenda Haug, and son-inlaw John Van Heel. She is survived by her daughters Laurie Van Heel and Linda Hiemenz, her son Curtis (Nell) Hanson, granddaughter Melissa (Dylan) MacLean, grandsons Patrick (Suzanne) Van Heel and Davin Hanson. Seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, sister Connie (Alvin) Henry, sister-in-law Geraldine Haug, many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

Shepherd of the Pines participates in day of prayer

PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER Megan Bemboom (left) and Madison Davis are the two Citizen Jodi Speicher is presented with a proclamation claiming April 24, 2017 as Jodi Speicher Day of the Year scholarship recipients. in Sauk Rapids by acting mayor Steve Heinen (right). Jodi’s husband, Dave, joined in the ceremonial proclamation.

Speicher day by the city. School board member and childcare provider Tracy SAUK RAPIDS — Morse was also recognized as The 2017 Sauk Rapids a 2017 nominee. Citizen of the Year Jodi Two high school seniors Speicher was recognized at an open house celebration Monday at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. Speicher, the vice president of sales and marketing for the Good Shepherd Community was recognized for her contributions to the community through the many avenues she serves. April 24, 2017 was proclaimed Jodi BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

— Megan Bemboom and Madison Davis — were presented with $500 each scholarships from the citizen of the year committee. The students were selected based

on volunteerism, leadership and involvement in Sauk Rapids community events. Following an acceptance by Speicher of the award and Rapids River Days Parade

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RICE – The annual National Day of Prayer gathering in Rice will take place on Thursday, May 4 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church. The event will feature music by gospel bluegrass band the Knudtson Family and will also include a meal beginning at 5:30 p.m. This free and open to the public event includes Rice area clergy and the Rice American Legion members and auxiliary presenting the colors. The theme For Your Great Names Sake is taken from Daniel 9:19. A Áag Áown over the capitol, donated by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, will be awarded to the oldest veteran attending the event. Fifty pocket copies of the constitution of the United States of America, donated by Congressman Tom Emmer, will be given to the Àrst 50 attendees at the door.

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Track & Field

Storm finish second at invitational BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Sauk Rapids-Rice track and Àeld team found a great deal of success April 21 as they competed at the Crosby-Ironton invitational. The girls took second out of the 12 teams with 137 points, while the boys took Àrst with 161 points. Included in the success were Àrst place Ànishes from Paige Sunstrom in the 1600 meter run and the 3200 meter run, Nate Waldorf in the 200 meter dash, Logan Leavey in the 800 meter run, the boys 4x800 meter relay and Jaden Newbanks in pole vault, as well as several top three and top Àve Ànishes. The team also competed April 25 at Kimball. See next week’s Sauk Rapids Herald for those results.

Girls results: 100 dash: 3rd Anna Scapanski 13.98; 5th Anna Walz 14.03; 7th Morgan Westre 14.19. 200 dash: 8th Brooke Nelson 29.81; 12th Scapanski 30.33; 22nd Ashley Mattia 32.66. 400 dash: 8th Nyla Millard 1:11.22. 800 run: 2nd Julia Severson 2:34.44. 1600 run: 1st Sunstrom 5:33.94; 4th Severson 5:47.03; 12th Emma Mader 6:19.66. 3200 run: 1st Sunstrom 12:12.61; 2nd Kayleen Martins 12:50.36. 100 hurdles: 4th Anna Hasbrouck 17.69; 6th Mikayla Zaske 17.90; 14th Michaela Wolfe 19.09. 300 hurdles: 4th Hasbrouck 52.25; 7th Zaske 54.75; 20th Tianna Powell 1:01.90. 4x100 relay: 2nd 54.20. 4x200 relay: 5th 1:58.18. 4x400 relay: 4th 4:36.80. 4x800 relay: 4th 10:54.92. High jump: 4th Jessica Weber 4-08.00; 13th Kjerstin Haeny 4-04.00; 13th Bailey Roscoe 4-04.00. Pole vault: 2nd Tori

Thompson J8-00.00; 5th Haeny J706.00. Long jump: 3rd Scapanski 15-01.00; 13th Wolfe 12-05.50; 20th Mickenzie Babb 9-04.00. Triple jump: 8th Zaske 29-11.25; 10th J. Weber 29-07.75; 16th Wolfe 25-05.75. Shot put: 2nd Thompson 31-11.00; 5th Abigail Neisen 2911.00; 15th Veronica Thomsen 2409.00; 31st Deniz Engin 19-07.00. Discus throw: 4th Thompson 96-02; 7th Ally O’Brien 87-05; 8th Neisen 86-07; 31st Engin 54-09. Boys results: 100 dash: 3rd Mitchel Peterson 11.58; 11th Camdin Carlson-Mathies 12.21. 200 dash: 1st Waldorf 23.75; 12th Cooper Grau-Firkus 26.52; 25th Jarred Taylor 30.10. 400 dash: 6th Chainagubo Balo 56.19; 13th Griffin Doherty 59.16; 14th De Andre Jackson 59.73. 800 run: 1st Leavey 2:12.12; 6th Tyler Och 2:22.76; 18th Shawn Schoen 2:39.21. 1600 run: 2nd Sam Ringger 4:45.60; 12th Chris Charging Eagle 5:24.60; 17th Dillan Lam 5:39.80. 3200 run: 2nd Ringger 10:15.24. 110 hurdles: 3rd Spencer Weber 18.04; 5th Marcus Santillana 18.86; 6th Tyler Syvertson 19.41. 300 hurdles: 3rd Santillana 45.37; 4th S. Weber 45.65; 7th T. Syvertson 48.35. 4x100 relay: 2nd 46.41. 4x200 relay: 4th 1:38.44. 4x400 relay: 2nd 3:40.60. 4x800 relay: 1st 8:55.76. High jump: 2nd Santillana 5-06.00; 3rd T. Syvertson J5-04.00; 6th Mitchell Patton J5-02.00. Pole vault: 1st Jaden Newbanks 12-00.00; 2nd Jordan Newbanks J11-06.00; 9th Jack Grabinski 8-00.00. Long jump: 2nd Jordan Newbanks 18-09.25; 5th CarlsonMathies 17-08.50; 24th Taylor 1311.00; 29th Noah Stangl 13-02.00. Shot put: 3rd Ian Hayes 40-00.50; 15th Andrew Syvertson 34-01.50; 21st Matt Saatzer 29-05.00; 25th Johnathon Hua 27-04.50. Discus throw: 4th Hayes 114-09; 16th A. Syvertson 90-02; 20th Saatzer 8301; 28th Hua 68-05.

Girls Golf

Storm’n Eagles take eighth in three meets BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Eagles girls golf team found eighth place as their spot this week. The team took eighth April 18 at Rich-Spring Golf Course, April 21 on their home turf at Territory Golf Club and April 24 at Eagle Creek Golf Course. The team continues their season April 26 in Alexandria and May 1 in Sartell. Eagle Creek The team took eighth, scoring a combined 542 points.

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Storm send Otters scrambling

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice baseball team gave the Fergus Falls Otters a run for their money April 21 in Fergus Falls. The win came after a 9-6 loss against St. Cloud Apollo April 18. The team will continue their successful 4-1 season April 25 in a doubleheader against Rocori and April 28 against Monticello. SRR 14, FF 2 The Storm found their way around the bases 14 times in their road game against Fergus Falls. After scoring eight runs in the Àrst two innings, the team was off to a strong start in what ended in a 14-2 victory. “Everyone played really well – Logan Siemers, Tyler Hemker, Bjorn Hanson, Anthony Burton, Brady Posch – and we had a really strong game,” said coach Jeff Hille. “We had a lot of success at the plate and a balanced attack all the way through our lineup.” The Storm brought in 14 runs on 16 hits in Àve innings. Hanson, Siemers and Posch each had three hits at the plate, while Siemers led the team in scoring, adding four runs. Hanson, Cole Fuecker and Burton each added two. Cordell Lazer, Ethan Bengston, Anthony Massman and Kade Patterson added the other four runs. Hemker pitched four of the Àve innings with a .552 strike percentage. Lazer closed out the game with a .833 strike percentage.

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SR 2-6-0-2-4-X-X FF 0-2-0-0-0-X-X Lazer – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 IP (12 #P, .833 S%, 3 K); Hanson – 2 R, 3 H, 3 RBI; Fuecker – 2 R, 1 H; Siemers – 4 R, 3 H, 4 RBI, 1 BB; Posch – 3 H, 2 RBI, 1 BB; Bengston – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Massman – 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI; Patterson – 1 R, 2 BB; Burton – 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI; Hemker – 4 IP (58 #P, .552 S%, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB)

Apollo 9, SRR 6 The Storm faced off against St. Cloud Apollo April 18, losing 9-6. Apollo took an early lead, scoring eight of their runs in the Àrst half of the game. Despite things looking

Bjorn Hanson Àst-bumps his brother, Trygve, after scoring a run for the Storm. (Left) Tyler Kranz throws a pitch during the April 18 game against St. Cloud Apollo. Kranz was the starting pitcher with a .714 strike percentage.

down for the Storm, the players found connection with the ball, scoring runs in the fourth and Àfth innings. The team also added three more runs in the seventh. Hanson led things for the Storm, contributing two runs to the Storm scoreboard. Bengston, Lazer, Burton and Hemker each added a run. SRR circulated three pitchers on the mound – Tyler Kranz, Massman and Lazer.

Kranz showcased a .714 strike percentage, as did Lazer. Massman had a .604 strike percentage. A 4-2-1-1-0-1-0 SR 0-0-0-1-2-0-3 Bengston – 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB; Lazer – 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1.2 IP (21 #P, .714 S%, 1 H, 1 K); Hanson – 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Posch – 1 H, 1 RBI; Fuecker – 1 RBI; Siemers – 1 H, 1 RBI; Burton – 1 R, 1 BB; Hemker – 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB; Kranz – 3.1 IP (77 #P, .714 S%, 11 H, 8 R, 3 ER, 2 K, 2 BB); Massman – 2 IP (48 #P, .604 S%, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 K, 2 BB).

Hoops leads team on course BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

Olivia Rauch led the meet for the Storm’n Eagles April 24, scoring 111 points and placing 21st overall. Hayley Staska scored 116, placing 31st. Elizabeth Weitzel scored 117, placing 33rd. Territory The team scored a combined 507 points, placing eighth. Staska led the girls for this meet, scoring 106. Krissy Ploeger scored 118, Jenna Bukowski 130 and Allyson Walz 153. Rich-Spring The team placed eighth in the Rich-Spring Golf Course invite as well, scoring 462 points. Staska also led the team at this meet, scoring 105. Weitzel scored 111, Rauch 115 and Bukowski 131.

The Storm’n Eagles boys golf team has had a good start to the season, scoring under 375 points as a team in both of their meets. Chase Hoops has been the lead scorer for the team in both meets. Logan Weis and Tyler Coleman are also both strong swingers for the team. The team will continue their season April 25 on their home turf at Territory Golf Club and May 1 at Eagle

Creek Golf Course Alexandria Invite The team took eighth place at the Alexandria Golf Club with 375 points. Hoops scored 84, Weis 89, Tyler Coleman 88, Jake Fujan 100, Chase Christensen 93 and Jack Randolph 102. Wapicada Meet The boys again took eighth place, scoring 354 points at Wapicada Golf Glub. Hoops scored 89, Weis 90, Coleman 94, Christensen 102, Randolph 105 and Fujan 108.

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(Above) Tyler Coleman scored well during the Alexandria Invite April 20. He is one of the top scorers for the Storm’n Eagles boys golf team. (Right) Logan Weis takes a shot. Weis has been shooting around 90 points per meet to start off the season.

Boys Tennis

Watchler scores team’s only point BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm’n Eagles boys tennis team struggled during their triangular against Cathedral and St. John’s Prep April 21. The team lost 7-0 against Cathedral and 6-1 against St. John’s Prep. Jacob Watchler scored the only point for the team against St. John’s Prep in No. 3 singles competition. The team competes April 25 against Brainerd and April 27 against Willmar.

SJP 6, SCSRR 1 Watchler was the star of the team during his No. 3 singles matchup, winning his match 10-4. Nick Richert fought through No. 1 singles, losing 8-10. Tyler Tran lost 4-10 in No. 2 singles. Gage Donovan lost 0-10 in No. 4 singles. Duke DeCastro lost 0-8 in No. 5 singles. Ben Mehr and Michael Neubauer teamed up for No. 1 double competition, losing 1-10. Zach and AJ Stang lost 5-10 in No. 2 doubles. Madison

Tran and Braden Leeb lost 2-10 in No. 3 doubles. Cathedral 7, SCSRR 0 Richert lost in No. 1 singles 3-10. Watchler fell in No. 2 matchup 1-10. A. Stang in No. 3 singles, Neubauer in No. 4 singles and DeCastro in No. 5 singles all lost 2-10. Donovan and T. Tran lost 2-10 in No. 1 doubles. Mehr and M. Tran in No. 2 doubles, as well as Leeb and Z. Stang in No. 3 doubles both lost 0-10.

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two goals. The team will continue their season April 25 against Rocori and April 28 against Hutchinson.

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SAUK RAPIDS – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School celebrated 16 students April 19 as they signed their college commitments for activities and athletics. The second annual event is a way of celebrating the continued accomplishments of students. “We are extremely proud of these students,” said NaDean Schroeder, activities director. “College is tough and it’s even harder when you add in an extracurricular like these students are.” The students committed to college extracurricular activities include:

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• Rebeckah Asp, daughter of Aimee and Joel, who will be participating in band and choir at Bemidji State University. • Elle Christoferson, daughter of Tim Christoferson and Kim Skuza, who will be participating in band at St. Olaf College. • Madison Davis, daughter of Chris and Nancy, who will be swimming for the College of St. Benedict. • Ben DeMars, son of Dan and Amanda, who will be playing football at St. John’s University. • Bjorn Hanson, son of Erik and Denise, who will be on the baseball team at Augustana University.

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ANNA IBURG Parents’ names: Annette and Michael Grade: 12 Accomplishment: Is the starting catcher and a captain on the Sauk Rapids-Rice Girls Softball Team. What do you enjoy most about softball? I enjoy how team oriented and diverse the game of softball is. There are a lot of different positions and a lot of techniques to the game and it’s always fun to be on a team with other people who enjoy the same thing you do. What’s the most enjoyable aspect of being a catcher? I love being a catcher because there is always action and it comes with a lot of responsibilities. Being behind the plate, I get the best view of the Àeld. This means I’m responsible for letting my teammates know were the best play is. I also enjoy catching because I get to spend a lot of time with our pitcher and she’s a great person to work with.

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the top of the Àrst inning but the lead was short-lived. The Storm rallied back with a run in the bottom of the inning to tie the game at 1-1. SRR took the lead for good with a run in the bottom of the second and kept the momentum when they scored again in the third to move ahead 3-1. The Storm had several other good scoring chances but the Otters were able to escape by making a strong defensive play. “We had 3-4 hard hits to centerÀeld but they made a play. It was one of those deals where we hit the ball hard but right at them,” said Coach Ken Karna. “Their defense deÀnitely helped them stay in the game.” The Storm left seven runners on base during the game. SRR scored their Ànal run in the Àfth inning. Patton kept the Flyer bats under control throughout the game. She struck out 10

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batters and allowed just four hits. “She had another really good game,” Karna said. She also had great support behind her. Defensively, the Storm didn’t make an error and they had a big double play in the second inning when the Storms rightÀelder

will be swimming at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. • Paige Sunstrom, daughter of John and Nancy, who will be running cross country and track at Augustana University. • Brooke Torvik, daughter of Tom and Joyce, who will be furthering her basketball career at St. Catherine’s University.

BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

Several awards were handed out when the Sauk Rapids-Rice Boys Basketball Team had their banquet April 9 in Sauk Rapids. Two members of the Storm squad earned conference awards after the 2016-17 basketball season. Junior center Cody Landwehr was named allconference in the Central Lakes Conference and junior guard Anthony Massman was named honorable-mention allconference. During the season Landwehr, senior Tyler Kranz and junior Deng Deang all were named CLC players of the week. Deang earned the award when he scored 53 points in two games in early January. Kranz was player of the week in late December

when he had a two-game total of 37 points. Landwehr was a three-time recipient of the award. He earned it twice in January when he had 19 rebounds in two games and 37 rebounds in three games and once in December when he had 39 points in a two-game span. The squad also handed out Àve team awards which were voted on by the players. Nathan Waldorf earned the “Effort” award, Deang the “Fun” award, and Landwehr the “Attitude” award and MVP. Braden Tretter collected the “We” award at the banquet. Nine players, Jerad Schlicting, Tom Wittowski, Cade Milton-Baumgardner, Kranz, Landwehr, Massman, Waldorf, Deang and Tretter were varsity letter winners. The Storm Ànished their season with a 12-14 record and Kranz was the team’s lone senior this year.

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Cora Weirens caught a liner and Àred the ball to second for a double play. “She had a couple other plays out there that were really good,” said Karna. Team stats: Stockinger 2-H, Torvik 2-H, Stockinger 2-H, Mastey, Douvier, Maselter, Swanson, 1 hit each.

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BY NICOLE RUHOFF BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SUPERVISOR

Across Benton and Stearns Counties, there are numerous organizations whose missions revolve around creating thriving communities by serving the citizens who live here and by providing them with opportunities for a successful and healthy life. It makes sense for these organizations to connect and strategize to accomplish their goals together. Collaboration is an innovative way to work together to achieve signiÀcant and lasting effects. This is why we, in Public Health, strive to form relationships and work together to tackle, sometimes complex, needs in our community. We work with our community partners in many capacities to align our work to ensure a stronger collective impact. Some of the initiatives we collaborate on may involve working to reduce obesity or tobacco use and exposure, reducing substance use, promoting child and family health, mental health, trafÀc safety, dementia friendly communities, disease prevention and control and emergency preparedness. Our partnerships can be in the form of a collaborative group, a task force or formal agreements. Our partners are from local businesses; other city, state and county government agencies; nonproÀts; school districts; child care providers; health care providers; community members and many others . According to a Benton County Public Health staff member “having the opportunity to work with professionals from different community organizations is one of the best parts of my job. We all make each other’s job just a little bit easier by having such a strong relationship and partnership in the work we do.” The different perspectives and expertise brought to the table help us understand the dynamics of our communities better so we can be the Public Health: page 2

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Sauk Rapids golfers – (from left) Dave Guggenberger, Bill Schroeder, Joel Weber, Dick Reis, Steve Ponath, Jeff LeÁer, Noel McClintock, Jerry Gall have kept active with each other on the golf course for more than 10 years.

McClintock Ànds comradery on course BY MICHAEL STRASBURG STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Noel McClintock has been playing golf, six or seven days a week, for twenty years. For the majority of those years, McClintock has played with the same group at Wapicada Golf Course, which begs the question: how does the same course stay challenging over the years? The answer, he said, is in the years themselves. “I’m going to be 70,” McClintock said. “So for the last Àve or six years I’ve had to change my game. You’ve got to put better, chip better – you Ànd yourself focusing on those more.” McClintock said Wapicada is one of the most challenging courses in the area, and that changing weather conditions help keep the game fresh on a daily basis. “Every day is different,” he said. “One day I’ll come out and shoot a 79, which is a good score here, and the next day I’ll shoot an 86 and the only difference is my chipping and putting. That’s the name of the game. The pros will tell you the same thing.” McClintock, a former Sartell teacher and father of three, initially took up golÀng as a pastime. “I didn’t start golÀng until my kids graduated high school and got out of the house, then I needed something,” he said. “I used to coach four to Àve different

sports throughout the school year, including baseball, softball, football and basketball.” McClintock Àrst started golÀng in Sartell, but soon switched to Wapicada Golf Course in Sauk Rapids, where he could play with his brothers. Soon enough, McClintock found an entire brotherhood. Throughout the week, McClintock golfs with a group of roughly 35 regulars. “It takes about 4 and a half hours to play a round, then another 45 minutes in the bar to settle bets,” McClintock said. “It’s a friendly game, we throw $5 in and give it up to whoever wins. If you’d keep track for a whole year, there’s probably not more than $20 that changes hands. It’s a friendly game.” There are a couple key beneÀts that keep McClintock coming to the range seven days a week each spring, summer and fall. First, there are the health beneÀts. “Everybody thinks it’s not physical. It is a physical activity, there’s no question about that,” McClintock said. “Any physical activity you can do is good. With golf you’re swinging, you’re moving, walking to the hole and back. When I Àrst started golÀng, I’d play 36 holes and I’d walk all 36. I’d walk, I Àgured, about 6 miles a day.” McClintock believes golf’s popularity can be attributed to the

fact that it’s a lifelong activity. Most individuals, for example, cannot keep up the same physical condition to play baseball or basketball through to the end of their lives, but many can still play golf – and play it well. “If you go to most courses, you’ll Ànd the biggest group of golfers is senior golfers, 60 or

over, retirement age,” McClintock said. “The people who keep these courses going are us seniors.” The second key beneÀt that golf provides is social health – and for McClintock, that’s invaluable. “Everybody asks me why I don’t move south where I can play year round,” he said. “I tell them there is no way, because I could never Ànd a group of guys like this. That’s the bottom line.”

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Meyer inÁuences others through Àtness BY LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Last May, Kari Meyer signed up for the Mr. and Ms. Natural Minnesota Show, to compete in the bikini category. “One day I had this push and all of the sudden everything was scheduled, everything was set up and I was in,” said Meyer. “It really wasn’t anything I had ever wanted to do, but then all of the sudden I was doing it.” After relative success last spring, she’s back at it again competing in the Diva show in Duluth on May 6 and Mr. and Ms. Natural Minnesota Show, for her second appearance, on May 27. “I was two points away from getting my pro card last year, so I’m hoping to get it this year,” Meyer said. Kari Meyer has lived an athletic lifestyle ever since she was

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a young girl. She was a dancer for eight years and a member of the softball, basketball and volleyball teams at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. However, life threw on unexpected curveballs when Meyer tore her ACL three times in basketball, which cut her senior year short. She wasn’t about to sit on the bench her senior year, so she kept her mind busy – coaching a Junior Olympic volleyball team and a travel basketball team in Sauk Rapids. Once freshman year of college began, she realized that working out and getting in shape was a priority. “I was always told what to do in practice, but I didn’t know what to do on my own,” Meyer said. “I was the typical elliptical and cardio girl who went to the gym for strictly that and a few ab workouts.” As she was working out, she’d occasionally glance over at the men lifting weights and try to Àgure out their workout. Whatever new exercises she had visually learned, she would wait for an empty gym and try to mimic the same routine and try out machines

that were out of her comfort zone. “From there, I just naturally saw results and kept going,” said Meyer. In 2014, Herbalife, a nutrition supplement company, walked into her life. Since then, Meyer has been using this as her supplementation line. Her supplements include Àsh oil, multivitamins, among many more for improved overall health. In February 2015, Meyer’s friends asked her to go to a posing seminar for bodybuilders who are thinking about competing in a women’s bikini, Àgure or physique competition. Without hesitation, Meyer signed up for her inaugural competition. Meyer’s faith grew deeper throughout her competition prep. “My grandpa had passed away the fall before and throughout the process he popped up in my dreams telling me ‘You look good kiddo’ and hearing that was all I wanted,” Meyer said. “God gives you a gift and he gives you the ability to inÁuence other people, and I found out this is my way to do that.” Meyer’s diet consists of a Meyer: page 3

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Public Health from front most effective. Some of the groups we participate in (or lead) to work together towards a common goal include our Community Leadership Team (for the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership), Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition, CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative, Central MN Breastfeeding Coalition, Benton-Stearns Toward Zero Deaths Coalition, Circle of Health, ACT on Alzheimer’sSt. Cloud and Sauk Rapids action teams, Foley Quality of Life Committee, Regional

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Advertisement for Bids Municipal Park Building Improvements Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2017, at City Hall located at 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of the old log building located in the Sauk Rapids Municipal Park, 995 River Avenue North, Sauk Rapids. Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated April 25, 2016. The project scope includes substantial renovations and building additions of the existing old log building in Municipal Park in Sauk Rapids. Examples of some of the work will be a new roof, removal of a stone Àreplace/chimney, a 477 square foot open air addition, the addition of bathrooms, restoration of the log siding, remodel of the kitchen area, and the replacement of windows. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available by contacting Todd Schultz either by phone or email at tschultz@ ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or ofÀcer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. This Work shall be subject to minimum wages and labor standards in accordance with State of Minnesota. Bids shall be directed to the Community Development Director, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR OLD LOG BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, SAUK RAPIDS, MN. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner. Todd Schultz Community Development Director Sauk Rapids, MN R-17-2B

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO Mortgage dated May 4, 2014, beginning. VERIFICATION OF THE and Àled for record on June Street Address: 3052 Quarry DEBT AND IDENTITY OF 20, 2014, as document number Road, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR 403885, in the ofÀce of the Tax I.D. Number: 11-00138-00 WITHIN THE TIME County Recorder of and for and will be sold by the Sheriff of Benton County, Minnesota at PROVIDED BY LAW IS Benton County, Minnesota. NOT AFFECTED BY THIS 2. The original principal amount public auction on Wednesday, secured by the Mortgage was: May 10, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock ACTION. $50,000.00. a.m. at OfÀce of the Benton Date: March 20, 2017 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 3. No action or proceeding County Sheriff, 581 Highway 1. Default has occurred in at law is now pending to 23, Foley, Minnesota 56329. the conditions of that certain recover the debt secured by the 7. The time allowed by law Mortgage dated September 27, Mortgage, or any part thereof. for redemption of Mortgagors Mortgagors’ personal 2005, executed by NORBERT 4. The holder of the Mortgage or FRIEDMAN AND PATRICIA has complied with all conditions representatives or assigns is to acceleration twelve (12) months after the FRIEDMAN, husband and precedent wife, as joint tenants, whose of the debt secured by the date of sale. address is 3052 Quarry Mortgage and foreclosure of 8. The date on or before which Road, Sauk Rapids, MN the Mortgage, and all notice the Mortgagors must vacate 56379, as mortgagors, to ST. and other requirements of the property if the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. STEPHEN STATE BANK, as applicable statutes. mortgagee, and Àled for record 5. At the date of this notice, the Stat. § 580.30 or the property on November 14, 2005, as amount due on the Mortgage, redeemed under Minn. Stat. document number A332646, and taxes, if any, paid by the § 580.23 is May 10, 2018, at in the ofÀce of the County holder of the Mortgage is: 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday, or Recorder of and for Benton $27,367.55. County, Minnesota; which 6. Pursuant to the power of sale legal holiday, then the date to Mortgage was subsequently in the Mortgage, the Mortgage vacate is the next business day modiÀed by a ModiÀcation will be foreclosed, on the land at 11:59 p.m. 9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY of Mortgage dated April 25, described as follows: That part of the South LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY 2008, and Àled for record on May 14, 2008, as document half of the Southeast Quarter THE MORTGAGORS, THE number A357401, in the ofÀce of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 MORTGAGORS’ PERSONAL of the County Recorder of and SE1/4 NE1/4) of Section R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S (14), Township OR ASSIGNS MAY BE for Benton County, Minnesota; Fourteen and which Mortgage was Thirty-six (36) North, Range REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS subsequently assigned to Thirty-one (31) West, Forth IF A JUDICIAL ORDER ENTERED UNDER SENTRY BANK, F/K/A Principal Meridian, Benton IS FIRST STATE BANK OF ST. County, Minnesota, Described MINN. STAT. § 582.032, JOSEPH, AS SUCCESSOR IN as follows: Commencing at the DETERMINING, AMONG INTEREST TO ST. STEPHEN Northeast corner of said South OTHER THINGS THAT THE STATE BANK, by a Receiver’s half of the Southeast Quarter MORTGAGED PREMISES Assignment of Mortgage dated of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 ARE IMPROVED WITH A April 28, 2010, and Àled for SE1/4 NE1/4); thence South RESIDENTIAL DWELLING record on May 25, 2010, as 00 degrees 28 minutes 21 OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, document number A374304, seconds East on an assumed ARE NOT PROPERTY in the ofÀce of the County bearing along the East line of USED IN AGRICULTURAL Recorder of and for Benton said Section Fourteen (14) a PRODUCTION, AND ARE County, Minnesota; and which distance of 112.64 feet to the ABANDONED. Mortgage was subsequently point of beginning of the tract THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO modiÀed by a ModiÀcation to be described; thence continue COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY of Mortgage dated April 30, South 00 degrees 28 minutes INFORMATION OBTAINED 2013, and Àled for record on 21 seconds East along said WILL BE USED FOR THAT May 28, 2013, as document East line 189.07 feet; thence PURPOSE. number 396977, in the ofÀce North 89 degrees 00 Minutes Sentry Bank, Mortgagee by of the County Recorder of and 40 seconds West, parallel with Assignment for Benton County, Minnesota; the North line of said South GRAY, PLANT, MOOTY, and which Mortgage was Half of the Southeast quarter MOOTY & BENNETT, P.A. subsequently modiÀed by a of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 By: /s/ Andrew J. Steil ModiÀcation of Mortgage dated SE1/4 NE1/4) 956.79 feet to Andrew J. Steil #387048 November 4, 2013, and Àled the Southeasterly right of way 1010 West St. Germain Street for record on January 2, 2014, line of Benton County Road Suite 500 as document number 401409, Number 57; thence north 22 St. Cloud, MN 56301 in the ofÀce of the County degrees 44 minutes 24 seconds (320) 252-4414 Recorder of and for Benton East along said right of way Attorneys for Sentry Bank County, Minnesota; and which 203.5 feet; thence South 89 R-12-6B Mortgage was subsequently degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds modiÀed by a ModiÀcation of East 876.56 feet to the point of

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without him.” When Meyer is not working out for herself, she’s helping others reach their Àtness goals at her business Active Nutrition in Sauk Rapids. “Twice a week I do a free 30-minute ZumbaP90X style workout for the Sauk Rapids community and always trying my best to give 100 percent in everything I do, not just for myself but for everyone else,” Meyer said. While Meyer Ànishes these last weeks of prep for her show, she is eager to Kari Meyer performs one of her leg exercises for her two meet her goals. bikini competition shows on May 27 in Minneapolis and April “I deÀnitely want to get 6 in Duluth. my pro card and compete as a pro. I’m really big into setting goals as to setting up my life for what I want,” Meyer said. “I think living with purpose and direction is living a life on purpose and not by accident.” Each morning, she looks in the mirror and is reminded of her goals daily by the numerous sticky notes scattered around it. Each note has a big box around a goal Meyer wants to eventually check off. “Never give up. I’m a Àrm believer you can literally get whatever you want in life – you just can’t quit,” Meyer said. “Anybody who is wanting to get into something like this, I would tell them to trust the process and live with on purpose every single day.”

Public Notices NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BENTON Court File No. 05PR17786 In Re: Estate of Michael Steven McKeehan, (aka Mike Steven McKeehan), Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 22, 2017 at 8 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 615 Highway 23 East, Foley, MN 56329, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated November 26, 2007 and for the appointment of Anne Marie McKeehan, whose address is 9805 Sharon Place, Rice, MN 56367, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the peti-

tion must be raised at the hear- months after the date of this ing or Àled with the Court prior notice or the claims will be to the hearing. If the petition is barred. proper and no objections are BY THE COURT Àled or raised, the personal repDated: 4-17-17 resentative will be appointed /s/ Michael S. Jesse, with the full power to adminJudge ister the decedent’s estate, inDated: 4-17-17 cluding the power to collect /s/ Jennifer Siemers all assests; pay all legal debts, Court Administrator- Deputy claims, taxes, and expenses; Hess & Jendro Law OfÀce, sell real and personal property; P.A and do all necessary acts for the James W. Hess, ID#244181 decedent’s estate. 11070 183rd Circle NW, Notice is further given that, Suite A subject to Minn. Stat. §524.3Elk River, MN 55330 801, all creditors having claims Telephone: 763-241-4855 against the decedent’s estate are Facsimile: 763-274-1452 required to present the claims e-mail: jhess@hesslawofÀce. to the personal representative net or to the Court within four (4) R-17-2B

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Public Notices BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 4, 2017 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 4, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Peschl was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Buerkle/McMahon unanimous to approve the amended agenda: add item—Application for Exempt Permit for Proper Economic Resource Management. Henry Oehrlein (3425 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids) appeared under Open Forum, urging the Board to pursue the potential ability of townships to receive a percentage of charitable gambling dollars from their pull-tab activities. He noted that these dollars could likely be used for the purchase of a membership to the Benton Economic Partnership by Minden Township. Under Open Forum, Gerry Maciej referenced the volume of accidents occurring at the intersection of Golden Spike Road/CR 13. Noting the plan to make improvements to a portion of CR 13 later this year, Maciej asked if some type of safety improvement, such as rumble strips, could be considered at this location. McMahon suggested that the County Engineer obtain accident reports from the Sheriff’s Department to obtain data on contributing factors to accidents occurring at that intersection. Bauerly noted that this is not a “90 degree” intersection. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, pointed out that this intersection would require reconstruction, realignment, acquisition of right-of-way, and, possibly, purchasing the home at this intersection. He will request the accident data and look into potential safety improvements for the short term such as rumble strips or additional signage. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2017 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of March 16, 2017 as written; 3) approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 65, representing Human Services Employees, for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve revisions to the County Fiscal Policies to incorporate procedures for a credit card approved for the Sheriff’s OfÀce; 5) approve 2017 Solid Waste Hauler License Round IV—Waste Management of MN Inc.—and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) adopt Resolution 2017-#11, approving Premises Permit Application/Lease of Lawful Gambling Activity—Central MN Noon Optimist Club—for pull tabs, electronic linked bingo and occasional fundraising rafÁes to be conducted at Wapicada Golf Course, effective May 1, 2017, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Application for Exempt Permit—St. Elizabeth’s Church—to conduct bingo, rafÁe and pull tabs on June 25, 2017; 8) adopt Resolution 2017-#12, approving Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling—St. Lawrence Church—bingo and rafÁe on July 4, 2017 at St. Lawrence Church Hall, and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve Municipal Maintenance Agreement with City of Sartell for 2017-2019, and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) approve Municipal Maintenance Agreement with City of Foley for 2017-2019, and authorize the Chair to sign; 11) approve construction contract for Project CP 005-700-017-sealcoat on CR 78 and CSAH 33—to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 12) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Proper Economic Resource Management to conduct a rafÁe at Henry’s Catering & Banquet Center in Foley on April 28, 2017. Gerry Maciej, Benton SWCD, reported on new SWCD activities. His report included the topics of buffer law implementation (86% of parcels deemed “clearly compliant” and 14% of parcels Áagged as “needs further Àeld review”), funding to assist low-income households to repair/replace failing subsurface sewage treatment systems, funding for local capacity services (access to a no-till drill to expand installation of conservation practices), the NE St. Cloud Project (regional underground storm water treatment system), MN Department of Agriculture Nitrate-Nitrogen Township Testing Program (identifying townships throughout the state that are vulnerable to groundwater contamination by determining current nitrate-nitrogen levels in private wells; initial sampling in Benton County started in 2013 with Langola, Maywood and Watab Townships, while Minden Township was sampled in 2016), and the Farm Friends Barn (agricultural education exhibit for kids). Maciej noted Benton County’s 2016 allocation of $170,000 to Benton SWCD; over $2 million went into conservation projects in Benton County in 2016 (a 12:1 ratio). Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that the lowest bidder for project SAP 005-601-010, a bituminous mill and overlay on CSAH 1 from TH 23 to CSAH 29, was Knife River, with a bid 32.68% below Engineer’s Estimate. Noting these “phenomenal prices”, Byrd stated his hope to take advantage of the pricing to complete additional overlays this summer. Buerkle/McMahon

unanimous to award the construction contract for Project SAP 005-601-010 to Knife River, as lowest responsible bidder. Byrd led a discussion on current road needs in Benton County, noting the number of road miles posted at Àve-ton (194 miles, of which 106 miles are gravel, leaving 88 miles of paved), seventon (97 miles) and nine-ton (148 miles), and the cost to reconstruct those roads to meet ten-ton standards (about $76 million to reconstruct the Àve-ton paved roads; $84 million to reconstruct the seven-ton roads; $63 million to reconstruct about half of the nine-ton roads). Byrd noted current funding (i.e. state aid allotment, wheelage tax, levy) of about $3.9 million per year; using these Àgures, it would take about 55 years to build out a ten-ton road system (roadways are designed based upon 20-year trafÀc projections). He referenced current legislative transportation funding proposals which, if passed, would bring about $374,000-$378,000 to Benton County for construction on CSAH roads; the Governor’s proposal, if passed, would bring about an additional $811,000. Byrd noted that, if a compromise of legislative proposals were to come to pass, Benton County may be able to reconstruct an additional one mile every year (applies to CSAH roads only). He indicated that the current Àve-year road plan relies heavily on the $10 vehicle wheelage fee to reconstruct/ overlay our county roadways; that alone is not sufÀcient to fund all the projects over the next Àve years. Byrd stated the need to look at road priorities, keeping safety a number one priority, as well as asking the question—what can Benton County taxpayers afford? He stated that the Highway Department will evaluate our roadways (visually inspect), prioritize projects for the next 5-10 years in balance with funding availability, and recommend funding scenarios. Byrd commented that the Board may increase the vehicle wheelage fee for 2018 if desired; the Board may also desire to explore the half-cent sales tax option. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:47 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:08 AM. Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, reported that CLMI (Comprehensive Loss Management, Inc.) offers efÀciency in providing mandatory, and preferred, safety training to all employees; their system allows for user groups to be set up and receive notices, links, and reminders regarding needed training. He noted that the system can track participant progress on training; functionality exists to provide employees with a quiz at the end of each training item to check for understanding and directs employees to the proper person if they have remaining questions. Katzmarek added that CLMI would also allow Benton County to load their own materials onto the site for distribution to employees. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve a one-year contract with CLMI for safety training, and authorize the Chair to sign. McMahon requested an update in six months to ensure that the training system is meeting the County’s safety goals. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that prior to adoption of the new labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local 49, members had been receiving a $500 annual contribution from the county to a post-employment health care savings account managed by the Minnesota State Retirement System. Headley noted that, during negotiations, union members agreed to relinquish this county contribution; members are now asking to resume that same contribution to the post-employment health care savings account from their own paychecks. Bauerly/Buerkle unanimous to approve a Letter of Understanding with Operating Engineers Local 49 to allow payroll deductions directed to a post-employment health care savings account managed by the Minnesota State Retirement System, and authorize the Chair to sign. Buerkle urged caution in allowing an excessive number of payroll deductions. Administrator Headley noted that, with the Board’s approval of the AFSCME labor agreement today, six of the county’s seven union groups are settled for 2017-2019. He stated his thanks to Commissioners Buerkle and Bauerly for their time commitment to labor negotiations. Chair Peschl introduced Roxanne Achman, the new Department of Development Director. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Buerkle/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: March 31, Rural Issues Discussion—Initiative Foundation, Little Falls; April 6 & 7, AMC Leadership Summit; May 4, GSDC Annual Breakfast Meeting; and May 9, Spring Road Tour. McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to adjourn at 10:40 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-17-1B

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 21, 2012 M O RT G A G O R : Joshua Cox, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Navy Federal Credit Union. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 3, 2013 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 393851. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Navy Federal Credit Union R E S I D E N T I A L MORTGAGE SERVICER: Navy Federal Credit Union M O R T G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1100 Strawberry Court, Sauk Rapids,

MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190389900 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 12, Block 2, Garden Brook Plat 3. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $174,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $163,294.53 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 06, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 11th, 2017 in 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. Benton County Department of Development requesting to amend Interim Use Permit #16-286 for a community solar energy system by adding the condition that the permit be valid for 27 years from date of approval. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.24C, 9.20 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: Part of the NW1/4 NE1/4 and part of the NE1/4 NW1/4, Section 34, Gilmanton Township. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting. R-17-1B

Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on December 06,2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. M O RT G A G O R ( S ) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: March 24, 2017 Navy Federal Credit Union Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 134 - 17-002454 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Document version 1.1 December 11, 2013 17-002454 FC Benton County Sheriff Comments: NO FRIDAY SALES - Send selfaddress stamped envelope or docs will not be returned Jaynehoemj@co.benton. mn.us R-14-6B

CITY OF RICE COUNTY OF BENTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Rice City Council at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367 for the purpose of hearing from the public, considering, and making recommendation to the City Council concerning submittal of an application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a grant under the Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) program. The City of Rice is requesting approximately $240,000 to assist with the expansion of Hydrostat. The funds will be used for the creation of jobs. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing at which time you will be given the opportunity to express comments on the project. Dated: April 27th, 2017 Stephanie Roggenbuck City Clerk City of Rice, MN R-17-1B

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Independent School District 47 Sauk Rapids, Minnesota April 6, 2017 The meeting began at 5:00 p.m. at the future District OfÀce. Members Present: Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt, Solarz Others Present: Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRHS Principal Martens SRRMS Principal Rudolph, Rice Principal Bemboom, MHES Principal Paasch, PV Principal Froiland, Special Education Director Haller, Community Education Director Wilke, Interim Early Childhood Director Rogholt, District Technology Coach Mackenthun, SRRHS Assistant Principals Nohner and Peterson District Differentiation Coach Scherber, SRRHS staff Meunier Stock, and Weis, SRRMS staff Roberts and Chollett, Rice staff Koenigs, MHES staff Barry and Jurek, PV staff Bakke and Hanks Hillside staff Coyle, Community members Johnson and Kremers Superintendent Finalist Interview Public Meeting The meeting began with administrators and members of the public having an opportunity to meet and ask questions of Mr. Bruce Watkins. School Board Interview Members of the School Board asked questions of Mr. Watkins. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Minutes prepared by Lisa J Braun, SCHOOL BOARD CLERK R-17-1B

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Independent School District 47 Sauk Rapids, Minnesota April 5, 2017 The meeting began at 5 p.m. at the future District OfÀce. Members Present: Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Solarz Others Present: Business Manager Eisenschenk, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRHS Principal Martens, SRRMS Principal Rudolph, Rice Principal Bemboom, MHES Principal Paasch, PV Principal Froiland, Special Education Director Haller, Community Education Director Wilke, Interim Early Childhood Director Rogholt, District Technology Coach Mackenthun, SRRHS Assistant Principals Nohner and Peterson, District Differentiation Coach Scherber, SRRHS staff Meunier, Stock, and Weis, SRRMS staff Roberts and Chollett, Rice staff Koenigs, MHES staff Barry, Jurek, and Foley, PV staff Bakke and Hanks, Hillside staff Coyle, Community members Johnson and Kremers. Superintendent Finalist Interview Public Meeting The meeting began with administrators and members of the public having an opportunity to meet and ask questions of Ms. Diane Moeller. School Board Interview Members of the School Board asked questions of Ms. Moeller. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes prepared by Lisa J Braun, SCHOOL BOARD CLERK R-17-1B

Public Notices SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, April 10, 2017 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, April 10, 2017, at seven o’clock p.m. in the SRRHS Board Room of said district. ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt and Solarz. Others present were Business Manager Eisenschenk, Superintendent Bittman, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, SRRHS Principal Martens, SRRHS Assistant Principals Nohner and Peterson, Compass Advisor Peterson, an SRRHS Student Council Representatives Davis and Rasmussen. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda,” as amended. RECOGNITION The Board of Education recognized four Sauk Rapids-Rice High School students for academic success, leadership and involvement. Students recognized were Jonathon Hua, son of Vankew Lee and Vu Hua; Rachel Leen, daughter of Cindy and Don Leen; Camden Patterson, daughter of Kristi and Doug Patterson; and Porter Siltman, son of Rhonda and Scott Siltman. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input at 7:42 p.m. ACTION ITEMS AUTHORIZATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO NON-RENEW TEACHING CONTRACTS Member Solarz introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF NISREEN A. ABUHADID (100% of .57 FTE), HEIDI J. ANDERSON (100% of 1.0 FTE), REBECCA A. CHRISTIE (100% of .20 FTE), SARA N. GABRIELSON (100% of 1.0 FTE), VICTORIA S. GROETHE (100% of 1.0 FTE), BRADLEY J. GROSE (100% of 1.0 FTE), MEGAN M. HATCH (100% of 1.0 FTE), KOURTNEY L. HINTON (100% of 1.0 FTE), CHARLES V. KRUGER (100% of .6364 FTE), SAMANTHA R. LAHR (100% of 1.0 FTE), LANCER C. NABER (100% of 1.0 FTE), CHRISTIE M. PROSSER (100% of 1.0 FTE), BRADY J. RODEN (100% of 1.0 FTE), MEGAN A. STEIL (100% of 1.0 FTE), ALISSA L. STRACK (100% of 1.0 FTE), ESTELLE G. SUKHU (100% of 1.0 FTE), BRUCE E. THRALL (100% of 1.0 FTE), TAMMY S. VICTORIAN (100% of 1.0 FTE), KATHERINE A. WINDSCHITL (100% of 1.0 FTE), PROBATIONARY TEACHERS. WHEREAS, Nisreen A. Abuhadid, Heidi J. Anderson, Rebecca A. Christie, Sara N. Gabrielson, Victoria S. Groethe, Bradley J. Grose, Megan M. Hatch, Kourtney L. Hinton, Charles V. Kruger, Samantha R. Lahr, Lancer C. Naber, Christie M. Prosser, Brady J. Roden, Megan A. Steil, Alissa L. Strack, Estelle G. Sukhu, Bruce E. Thrall, Tammy S. Victorian, and Katherine A. Windschitl are probationary teachers in Independent School District No. 47. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 47, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contracts, or portion of contracts indicated above, of Nisreen A. Abuhadid, Heidi J. Anderson, Rebecca A. Christie, Sara N. Gabrielson, Victoria S. Groethe, Bradley J. Grose, Megan M. Hatch, Kourtney L. Hinton, Charles V. Kruger, Samantha R. Lahr, Lancer C. Naber, Christie M. Prosser, Brady J. Roden, Megan A. Steil, Alissa L. Strack, Estelle G. Sukhu, Bruce E. Thrall, Tammy S. Victorian, and Katherine A. Windschitl, probationary teachers in Independent School District No. 47, are hereby terminated at the close of the current 2016-2017 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teachers regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF TERMINATION AND NON-RENEWAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr./Ms. ___________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

Dear Mr./Ms. __________________________________: You are hereby notiÀed that, at a regularly scheduled semi-monthly meeting of the School Board of Sauk Rapids-Rice Independent School District No. 47 held on April 10, 2017, a resolution was adopted by a majority roll call vote to terminate your contract (or portion thereof) effective at the end of the current school year and not to renew your contract for the 2017-2018 school year. Said action of the board is taken pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 5. You may ofÀcially request that the school board give its reasons for the non-renewal of your teaching contract. Yours very truly, Lisa J. Braun, Board Clerk School Board of Sauk Rapids-Rice Independent School District No. 47 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morse and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Braun, Butkowski, Rogholt, Hauck, Holthaus, Solarz, and Morse and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. APPROVAL TO WAIVE STATUTORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve a memorandum of understanding between the school district and Nicole C. Doman, SRRHS language arts teacher, that would extend the statutory probationary period from one year to two years and a memorandum of understanding between the school district and Kenneth J. Karna, SRRHS special education teacher, that would extend the statutory probationary period from three years to four years. APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AGREEMENT Member Morse introduced the recommendation to approve the Agreement for Megan Rogholt, District Director of Early Childhood, which would be effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 in accordance with the individual At Will Employee Agreement. Megan has been serving as the District’s Interim Early Childhood Director since July 1, 2016. If approved, Megan will replace Julie Midas. The motion for the adoption of the Agreement for Megan Rogholt as the District’s Director of Early Childhood was duly seconded by Solarz and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Braun, Butkowski, Rogholt, Hauck, Holthaus, Solarz, and Morse and the following voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. APPROVAL OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM REVIEW A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve of the Summer School calendar, which was previously reviewed at the 03.20.17 meeting. The approval allows the District to move forward with program planning and stafÀng. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and carried to adopt the following policies • #415 (Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #415 (Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults). • #516 (Student Medication) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #516 (Student Medication). • #601 (School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #601 (School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals). • #618 (Assessment of Student Achievement) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #618 (Assessment of Student Achievement). See documents. These policies require two readings before adoption. Input was provided and incorporated as recommended. ADDENDUM ACTION A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda addendum items. ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-17-1B

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Teacher Appreciation Showing our appreciation for our local teachers.

Another chapter closes Huberty retires after 28 years as staff BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — When Steve Huberty walked the halls of the old Sauk Rapids High School in 1974, he never intended to return for such a long while. But after taking a job as a math educator in 1989, and serving 28 years spread in multiple staff, coach and administrative positions, he is taking on a new role. Huberty is retiring from the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. “Every year end is emotional because you know that [students] are going to be moving forward. The greatest thing is you’re going to be back the next year, and they’ll come say hi or you’ll see them in the hallway,” said Huberty, who began his teaching career in 1987 at Becker. “This year is going to be particularly emotional saying goodbye. But it’s another chapter, another part of life. It’s very exciting.” After growing up near Little Rock Lake and graduating from SRHS, Huberty wasn’t exactly sure where his story would unfold. He worked at DeZurik’s in Sartell before and after serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, but in 1983 he came to a realization that would change the course

of his life. The foundry at the valvemaking corporation went on strike and the business threatened to move. Huberty had witnessed a company his father worked for pick up and leave the vicinity, so he didn’t put it past another industry to do the same. “I thought what am I going to do?” Huberty said. “I was driving fork lift. What if they would leave? What was I going to do? The realization came that I didn’t have a skill. It was important for me to have a skill.” Knowing he still had GI Bill beneÀts, Huberty returned home to his wife, Sandi, and informed her he was quitting his job and going back to school, choosing St. Cloud State University to further his education. Initially wanting to work in the electrical engineering Àeld, Huberty found himself in math and education classes by default. “Sandi was a teacher, so I thought I would give it a shot. It has been just an awesome experience,” he said. “Quite frankly, aside from marriage and having kids, choosing education has been the best decision I’ve made in my life — it basically chose me.” Erich Martens, current Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Principal, agreed. Martens started in the math

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Steve Huberty is retiring from the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. He began as a math teacher in 1989, and advanced to the assistant principal position, before Ànding his way back into the classroom.

department at the district in the early ‘90s, shortly after Huberty took a job beginning in August of 1989. “Education is who Steve is, for sure,” Martens said. “He is focused on kids doing well all the time, beyond math as well — being responsible and respectful; caring for our community, our school and our country. All those things are important to Steve as a person, and that comes out in his classroom. He expects a lot of his students, and I think they get a lot from him in return.” Over the years, the couple raised two children in the district — Tyler, 30, and Megan, 27. Huberty spent time as a math instructor, football and baseball coach, and, after receiving his master’s degree and administration certiÀcate, he stepped into the assistant principal role at both the high and middle schools. Huberty spearheaded the alternative learners program and brought STEPS to the district with the help of other statewide professionals. He also spent much of his time teaching summer school. In 2008, after budget cuts, Huberty found himself back in the classroom, something he wouldn’t have any other way. “Once I actually got back in the classroom, it was a whole lot of fun again. I have a blast teaching,” PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Huberty said. Huberty teaches in the mathematics department at Sauk But the veteran educator Rapids High School. He will retire, after 28 years in the is happy to retire. He will district, at the conclusion of the academic year. share the rite-of-passage with

“I’ve been blessed to work with wonderful people and students who have made it all worthwhile. Bottom line is, I’m going to miss everything.” - Steve Huberty his wife who retires from 30 years in the Princeton school district this spring. “I love teaching, but you have to be somewhere all the time. We answer to the bell, just like the kids do,” Huberty said. “So the freedom of doing what I want to do, when I want to is

pretty impressive.” The next chapter in the Hubertys story will include travel. “I’m going to miss all of it, but that doesn’t mean I can’t retire. There are a lot of other things to do and a lot of places we haven’t traveled to before,” Huberty

said. “But I’ve been blessed to work with wonderful people and students who have made it all worthwhile. Bottom line is, I’m going to miss everything and Sept. 5, the Àrst day of school, will be a melancholy time.” Yet, despite the sadness that comes with joy, Huberty doesn’t take his decision too seriously. He’ll be leaving the district with a smile on his face after giving his all for 28 years and more. A student, parent, community member and staff, Huberty has been a part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice storybook in some capacity since 1966.

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Steve (front, right) and his wife Sandi (back, left) will enjoy time with children Tyler and Megan after retirement this spring.

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Teacher Appreciation

Brad Rohlfs

Tammie Thyen

School: Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

School: St. Katharine Drexel

Total number of years teaching: 18

Total number of years teaching: 14

Who or what do you teach? Sixth grade math

Who or what do you teach? Fifth grade.

What motivated you to enter education? I knew I wanted to make a difference in someone’s life. What better way to do this than teaching?

What motivated you to enter education? I had some great teachers throughout my elementary years, but it was my Àfth grade teacher who inspired me to go into education.

What challenges do you see your students facing? Digital citizenship — students learning to use information technology in an appropriate and responsible way.

What challenges do you see your students facing? Family schedules are getting busier and busier. Some students are on the go from the time they get up in the morning until they go to bed at night. That really has an impact on their ability to focus and learn throughout the school day.

What is your most memorable experience as a teacher? I have many, but my most memorable is singing a rap song in front of 300 sixth-graders at the beginning of the year. How do you spend your summer? I spend a great deal of time with my family outdoors — boating, Àshing and biking.

What do you enjoy most about teaching? I love the daily interaction with my students. I’m sure some of my students would say I’m crazy at times, but I like to be silly and goof around with them. How do you spend your summer? I love spending time at our cabin with family and friends and reading lots of books during the summer.

Erin Bakke Pat Zimmerman

School: Pleasantview Elementary

School: Benton-Stearns Voyagers

Total number of years teaching: 9

Total number of years teaching: 38 years

Who or what do you teach? Fourth grade language arts and social studies

Who or what do you teach? I am licensed to teach in regular education (grades 1-6) and special education (K12). I am currently Ànishing my 27th year with the BentonStearns Education District and feel I have been immensely blessed to work with great families and incredible colleagues across multiple school districts.

What motivated you to enter education? I knew from early on I wanted to teach and help kids. I, myself, love to learn and love being able to share that passion with my students. What do you enjoy most about teaching? What I enjoy most about teaching is being able to help my students create a strong belief in themselves. Watching each student grow so much throughout a school year, both academically and as a person is what makes this an amazing job.

What motivated you to enter education? I often wonder why I never considered any other career Àeld — I always liked kids and knew I’d be a happy person if I could teach.

How do you spend your summer? I spend my summer enjoying time with my husband, Parker, and two kids — Mya and Zaden. I love to watch my kids play sports, (attempt) gardening, reading and spending time at the cabin.

What challenges do you see your students facing? There are so many challenges our students face each and every day, but the one that strikes me the most is how “fast paced” and “loud” our world has become. It seems like our young people have no place to go where it is quiet, and where they can just relax and breathe. What do you enjoy most about teaching? A partial list would include: teaching a good lesson that motivates and excites my students; developing great relationships with students, their families, teacher colleagues, and the various service-providers I work with; students showing respect for each other and helping each other out; watching my students develop into happy, conÀdent young people; and all the hugs I get each day.

Joanne Haugen School: Mississippi Heights Elementary School

How do you spend your summer? The more time I can spend with my grandchildren the happier I am. I also love traveling and experiencing our beautiful and diverse country — especially on the motorcycle!

Total number of years teaching: 38 years Who or what do you teach? Currently, second grade. What motivated you to enter education? I have never wanted to be anything other than a teacher of young children. I have been motivated by great teachers all my life. I am an avid reader and enjoy sharing my love of literature and art with my students and their families.

Crystal Davidson

What do you enjoy most about teaching? The most rewarding moments in teaching are watching students work together, learning to cooperate and respect others and seeing the pride they feel when they succeed. I love when former students stop by and recollect their favorite memories of being in my class. (It’s usually about a favorite novel.) I love watching them mature and succeed.

School: Rice Elementary

How do you spend your summer? My summers are spent learning new things, reading, traveling and enjoying time with my children and grandchildren.

What motivated you to enter education? I have always loved working with children and books. As a media specialist, I get to work with both. Whether it is a new book or a new app I share with students, seeing them excited about learning keeps me coming back.

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Total number of years teaching: 4 years Who or what do you teach? Media and technology

What challenges do you see your students facing? Students today can be pretty tech saavy, but is also important to help them learn how to use technology responsibly so they can engage and thrive in a connected, digital world. Lessons in how to protect their private information, be kind online and stop cyberbullying are just as important as learning how to use the technology itself. What do you enjoy most about teaching? Inquisitiveness, learning new things, smiling faces and hearing funny stories from students in the hallway. Learning is fun, and I hope I can help instill a love of learning in the students I am lucky enough to have in my library and lab. How do you spend your summer? My summers are spent reading on the patio, camping and relaxing with my husband, kids and our silly dog; Charley.

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Rebecca Prell

School: All Saints Academy

School: Petra Lutheran School

Total number of years teaching: 29 years

Total number of years teaching: 4 years

Who or what do you teach? I teach Àfth- and sixthgraders.

Who or what do you teach? Kindergarten through second grades.

What motivated you to enter education? I personally enjoyed school, and I liked working with children. It was a good Àt, and that is still what keeps me in education. I am continuously learning as we incorporate new ideas in content and technology. And I really enjoy my students.

What motivated you to enter education? From little on, I always wanted to be a teacher. As a child, I would pretend to teach my bears and dolls. I have always had a passion for education and helping others.

What challenges do you see your students facing? I think our students are challenged at younger and younger ages in having to learn to manage time and technology. The opportunities to get involved in activities — academic, athletic, or otherwise — are everywhere and for every age. Being competitive means making a big time commitment. Their lives can be very busy. Also, we have technology in our hands or in an arm’s reach all day long. It’s hard to simply be quiet or relax with family or friends. What do you enjoy most about teaching? I really enjoy and appreciate the people I work with each day. I have great colleagues, and we have a wonderful school community. How do you spend your summer? Summer deÀnitely means more family time and just relaxing. It also includes reading, both personal and professional. I do a lot of online learning, and summer is a great time to get ideas and plan for the next year.

What challenges do you see your students facing? Unfortunately I see students struggling with things outside the classroom. These are not always issues teachers can help with. We do the best we can to show Christian love and compassion to our students. We need to be patient with students because we don’t always know what is going on at home or in their lives outside of school. What do you enjoy most about teaching? I love to see how much children grow over the year. It is very exciting to see a student who really gets into their work or when a struggling student gets the joy of Ànally understanding a concept. How do you spend your summer? As any teacher, I spend most of my summer learning the latest in education and taking classes. I am also preparing for the next school year. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children.

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Sarah Miles

School: Sauk Rapids-Rice Early Childhood (Hillside)

School: Sauk Rapids-Rice High School

Total number of years teaching: almost 6 years

Total number of years teaching: 4

Who or what do you teach: I currently teach two school readiness classes for 4- and 5-year-olds at Hillside Early Childhood. These are the children who will be entering kindergarten next school year. My job is to prepare them for that big educational step. I am also a child educator for evening Early Childhood Family Education classes in Rice, where I get the privilege of working with children and their caregiver together.

Who or what do you teach? I am a language arts teacher, with a majority of my students being ninth-graders. Recently, I have earned my K-12 reading license, which has opened opportunities to teach reading remediation with ninth, 10th and 12th grade students. What motivated you to enter education? I have two experiences. First, my middle school language arts teacher was the Àrst person to make me feel smart. He kept one of my projects and displayed it in the language arts display box. This was pivotal for me as I was a student who struggled a lot in my early years, especially in reading. Second, my high school science teacher who told me “you’re just not college material.” It hurt me to the core and also motivated me. Spite can be crazy-powerful. The second experience moved me to be a teacher because I never wanted a student to feel how I felt. The Àrst experience carried me through the challenges of my educational journey and career. I am reminded how powerful positive recognition truly can be for people. What challenges do you see your students facing? A major challenge I see students encountering is the amount of information they process through on a daily basis. Previously, students would access information from an encyclopedia. Now, students are sorting through millions of search results on a given topic and required to determine accuracy and relevancy of that information. This is a skill adults can struggle with, and we are expected this generation of learners to master this complex level of processing as early as third grade. What do you enjoy most about teaching? Aside from the laughter and growth I see throughout the year with my ninth grade students, the most rewarding or enjoyable parts of being an educator is watching students teach one another. I feel joy when I observe my students conÀdent enough in what they have learned to turn to a peer and provide them with information and knowledge. How do you spend your summer? Reading … and teaching summer school. For work, I teach summer school both in credit recovery and small groups of incoming ninth graders. I spend my summers reading as many books as possible. I try to read at least one book from every genre over the summer. In the fall, I do little book blasts where I share about the books I read and a short summary. I absolutely love that the media center allows staff members to check out books over the summer.

What motivated you to enter education? My love for children, learning and play. I have always enjoyed young children. The Àrst few years of a child’s development are crucial in establishing the foundation of who they will be. I know what I do is making a difference. What challenges do you see your students facing? I think families are busier than ever, and children are missing out on unstructured free play. We, of course, want our children to be safe. In fact, if you ask my students what my most important job is, they will tell you, “To keep us safe.” However, by allowing children to climb on the monkey bars and run freely in our open green space they are taking necessary risks critical for their development. I also believe that by having play unstructured, children are able to use their own creativity and ideas. What is your most memorable experience as a teacher? I love bringing nature into my classroom. I think the world is our classroom, and we all have so much to learn and discover. While we are learning to be a friend at school, we also learn to be a friend to nature and our community. This year, we have explored planting seeds, the water cycle, live minnows, baby turtles and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches (my daughter’s pets.) Each year my classes go on a nature walk to Bob Cross Nature Trail and there we get to experience animals in their habitat. Each trip provides new learning opportunities. This trip is successful with help from my fantastic teaching staff and parent volunteers. How do you spend your summer? Summertime is family time. My husband Amos and I, along with our children — Jenalyn, 14; Alex, 11; and Evan, 6 — will spend many long weekends camping, Àshing, kayaking or playing one of our many yard games. I also look forward to scoring some amazing garage sale deals for both my home and classroom. l Thanks A Specia ck to Ms. Bla ll de is & Mr. Bla

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Total number of years teaching: 5 Paul Nordquist Michael Opsahl

Who or what do you teach? Fifth Grade What motivated you to enter education? All of my life, I have gravitated toward working with children. I took a job as an assistant daycare teacher while going to college at St. Ben’s. That helped me realize teaching children was where I wanted to be. I, then, switched from a psychology to education major. What challenges do you see your students facing? I believe the challenge that our students face today is simply the world in which we live. There are so many negative images and stories on television and in the media. I feel very blessed I can share the love of Christ with each and every one of my students. I get to remind them every single day they are madly and deeply loved by God — no matter what!

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What is your most memorable experience as a teacher? The year I taught in Huntington Beach, Calif. was full of memories. For one particular Àeld trip, we took the third grade classes to Knott’s Berry Farm and whale watching. I spent the entire time on the boat incredibly sea sick. That was not the best way to end a fun-Àlled day. I enjoy every one of the children. I enjoy the different personalities that come through my door each morning. Each one is unique, and each one has blessings to offer the classroom. They certainly keep me entertained on a daily basis. How do you spend your summer? I spend my summers with my Àve children and husband. We spend most afternoons lounging by the pool, and we try to get up to my parents cabin on the lake any weekend we can. I Ànd plenty to keep myself busy, oh... and I sleep in of course!

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