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RICE — The Watab Township Board joined the Rice City Council Monday evening to ask the city to consider omitting emergency medical service from their Àre contract. The contract was due for renewal as of the Àrst of the year, but was granted an extension through March 30 while negotiations continue. According to Watab Township Clerk Pat Spence and Deputy Clerk Maureen Graber, the township is not required by state statute to provide medical services to its residents and it can no longer afford to do so. The township believes it is duplicating services by providing both emergency medical service and ambulance service and feels response from Gold Cross Ambulance Service alone is sufÀcient coverage. According to the presentation, Watab Township paid over $44,000 to the city of Rice in 2016 for Àre, rescue and medical calls. Of the total 62 calls, 51 or 82 percent were medical response calls. Watab claims $10,830 has been written off by the township in the last year and an even larger amount has been turned over to collection agencies. “That’s an issue for us,” said Graber. “And we really feel that Gold Cross Ambulance can get out to Watab because we are much farther south than other townships.” Spence told the council that residents in Watab Township sections one through 12 voted two years ago to drop the emergency medical service. The township had requested this change at that time but the motion failed 3-2 at the Rice City Council. “There is no legal responsibility for a township, even an urban township, to provide Àre, rescue or medical. We want the Àre and rescue. You’ve done a great job with it. We absolutely cannot afford the Àrst responder medical service, and if we are forced into it, I can tell you our board is going to go a different route with our contract,” said Spence. The Rice City Council plans to discuss the presented contract March 6 at 6 p.m. before their regularly scheduled meeting. In
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Ellering appointed to Sauk Rapids council BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids has a full council, once again, following Monday’s meeting. Jason Ellering was appointed Feb. 13 to fulÀll the remainder of a less than two year term which was left vacant when former council member Kurt Hunstiger took his position as mayor at the beginning of 2017. Ellering will serve through 2019. Nine applicants expressed letters of interest in the vacant council position. The full council interviewed Àve — William Bard, Jason Ellering, Joe Foster, Merle Gales and Tim Wilcox — during a public meeting Feb. 1. Ellering was appointed Monday, but will be ofÀcially sworn in as a member of the council at the next regularly scheduled council meeting Monday, Feb. 27. Ellering brieÁy introduced himself to the council and community. He has lived in Sauk Rapids since 2014 and is a husband and father to four young children. Ellering is employed as a sales representative and project manager for St. Cloud Refrigeration, Inc. In other council news: • During pre-election campaigning, Hunstiger spoke of recognizing citizens for their efforts within the community. He followed through on the idea and presented his Àrst-ever Extra Mile Award to
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Taking the Klehr jumps for son, goddaughter BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — Sarah Klehr, an employee at Swine Services Unlimited, Inc. in Rice, had talked about participating in the Polar Plunge with her son Ben on numerous occasions. But it was only after her son took his own life this past October, that Klehr quit resisting the event and began opening her heart to new opportunities. “Ben and I always said, ‘It’s not about how much we give, but how much love we put into giving,’” Klehr said. “I’m really nervous for this plunge, but I’m excited that I’m doing it, and Ben is going to be with me.” Klehr is participating in the 2017 Polar Plunge Feb. 18 at The Water’s Edge in St. Cloud with her team of seven, the St. Cloud Puddle Jumpers. She is doing so in honor of her goddaughter Kaitlyn DeFlorin and her late son Ben Klehr. The Polar Plunge is an event presented by law enforcement to help fund the Special Olympics of Minnesota. Those participating raise money before jumping into an icy body of water. The experience has earned itself the tagline “freezin’ for a reason.” Rightfully so because in 2016 alone, 530 people participated in the St. Cloud plunge. They raised over $91,000, beneÀtting 8 , 2 0 0
special needs people statewide. “To be able to know you are raising money and donating to a cause that is funding sports, activities, togetherness, family and health — that’s huge,” Klehr said. “These families are sometimes at a disadvantage and to be able to have that extra donation could mean the world to just one child.” Klehr’s goddaughter Kaitlyn has been diagnosed with cognitive learning disability, attention-deÀcit/ hyperactivity disorder, autism and apraxia of speech. The 11-yearold has participated in basketball during the White Bear Lake Special Olympics for the past two years. Ben, Klehr’s only child, was an Army Specialist in the Army National Guard and enrolled in Central Lakes College-Brainerd, where he was studying to become a law enforcement ofÀcer. The Class of 2015 Apollo High School graduate also shared a bond with children who have special needs.
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Ben’s teachers would often pair him with those who experienced various challenges because he was inclusive and willing to help. “Ben was always willing to lead by example and do the right thing,” Klehr said. After her son’s death, Klehr discovered yet another connection. Ben had been employed with an afterschool program called Fun ‘n’ Friends. When Klehr visited to return some belongings, the teachers urged her to meet a student named Amber. Ben had mentioned the young girl’s name multiple times during the mom and son’s routine phone calls, but never in too much detail. “Ben had talked about how special Amber was, but I didn’t realize how special until I met her,” Klehr said. Amber was a young girl with Down syndrome who had been attending the program for over Àve years. Although there was staff who had been at Amber’s side since day one at the location, Amber never spoke to anyone. That is, until Ben came along. Within two days of his arrival, the pair were conversing. “He got people to open up. Ben got them to talk,” Klehr said. “I’m learning so much through others about him. He saved lives before he took his own.” Although Ben was always more adventurous than his mother, Klehr will put on a Wonder Woman t-shirt and a patriotic red, white and blue outÀt adorned with a tutu before jumping into Pleasant Lake on
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Sarah Klehr will be participating in the 2017 St. Cloud Polar Plunge Feb. 18 in honor of her goddaughter Kaitlyn DeFlorin and late son Ben Klehr.
Fishing with cops BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
RICE – Drilling holes, baiting minnows and conversing with area law enforcement were all part of the inaugural Fishing with an OfÀcer event Saturday. Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann, Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck and Benton County Chief Deputy Neil Jacobson talked with other Àsherman while reeling
in Àsh on Little Rock Lake Feb. 11. “Our goal is to increase awareness of how to protect your belongings, Àsh house included, on the ice,” said Rice resident Brian Loehrer, who organized the event. “By having the ofÀcers here, it will allow people to ask questions about anything related to ice Àshing, from the thickness of the ice to best practices on the ice or the limit of a certain Àsh you can catch.” A dozen people participated in
the event, which included a prize for the biggest catch. “It was a fun experience, although I was hoping for a better turnout,” Loehrer said. “I’m planning on having this again, so I’m hoping for a much better turnout then.”
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(Above) Rice Police Chief Ross Hamann (from left), Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck and Benton County Chief Deputy Neil Jacobson take part in the Fishing with an OfÀcer event Feb. 11 on Little Rock Lake. The event was an opportunity to Àsh with area residents and talk about safey. (Right) Chief Hamann catches the Àrst Àsh of the day, a small perch.
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SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk S Rapids Fire Department rresponded to a garage Àre Thursday morning. T Crews were dispatched tto 2618 10th Street NE, Sauk Rapids Feb. 9, shortly after 11 R aa.m. A detached garage next ddoor, at the home of Duane Benzkofer, 2654 10th Street NE, B Sauk S Rapids, was under Áames. No N one was hurt in the Àre. The garage is a total loss. g Benzkofer is unaware of hhow the Àre started and noticed tthe Áames only after trafÀc had stopped s in front of his home. The Àre is still under investigation. The SRFD sent three trucks and a 10 ÀreÀghters, with anothSauk S k Rapids R id Fire Fi D Department C Captain i JJared dG Gapinski i ki assesses er 10 on standby. They were on the structure during a Àre call to a detached garage Feb. 9. scene for one and a half hours.
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news: • Bittman continues to compile the recommendations surrounding the facilities study for the district in preparation to present them to the board in March. The current plan is for the district to go out for a referendum in May.
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Saturday. “My military pride came out with my costume. And as a mom I thought Wonder Woman. I have to be that, and I am going to continue to be that, not only for Ben, but for anyone else who might need me,” Klehr said. “This is my Àrst year plunging, and I will probably continue jumping year after year for both Kaitlyn and Ben.” But jumping into a frozen lake isn’t the only thrill Klehr has opened her mind to. “My next thing is sky diving,” she said. “Ben wanted to sky dive. I am not looking forward to it. But I will do it. You only live once and that
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The 2017 Polar Plunge will take place Feb. 18 at The Water’s Edge in St. Cloud. Last year, 530 participants raised over $91,000 for the Special Olympics.
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity could be jumping out of a plane or jumping into a frozen lake. My hope is that in doing things Ben wanted and dreamed of
doing, I will keep his memory alive. To continue to give his life purpose and meaning. I encourage everyone to make your life meaningful. Be the
reason to be the bright light in someone’s life. Ben was that bright light to so many, and I will continue in his footsteps to let it shine.
Watab board sets public hearing
WATAB TOWNSHIP – The Watab Town Board made more progress on the 95th tStreet road project, slated for summer 2017 construction, at their Feb. 7 meeting. Jon Bogart, of Bogart, Pederson and Associates, Inc., presented the board with tupdated plans for the project. Bogart spoke with Allen
Rice from front addition to canceled services, the township would like to see reduced fees for canceled en route calls, as well as a reduced tax capacity rate for the basis of annual payment calculations. Watab Township has over 3,200 residents in Benton
and Sandra Saldana regarding the storm sewer and water drainage during the meeting. Per that discussion, it was decided to eliminate the curb, gutter and piping system and raise the road, allowing water to Áow off the road as it presently does. The project – which includes downgrading the two hills on the road, realigning the portion of the road between Lakewood Shores Road and
10th Avenue within the right of way and minimizing the S curve – is estimated to cost $321,000. Board members stated that cost is expected to go down with the removal of the storm sewer system. The board set a public hearing for Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss the project, with hopes of getting Ànal approvals and going out for bids by March 1. Mike Couri, the Watab Township attorney, will also be
County. Watab Town Board members Craig Gondeck, Lloyd Erdman and Todd Waytashek were also in the audience, but only commented saying they had appointed their spokespeople for the meeting. In other council news: • Accepted a donation from the Rice FireÀghters Association for $2,500 to be used for the purchase of a radar sign and software for the
Rice Police Department. • Approved Bolten & Menk to create the comprehensive park and trail plan. The city had 10 applicants, of which they interviewed three. The contract will reÁect two open house dates. • Approved a large gathering permit for the Heritage Day Parade to be held March 18. • Approved a liquor license
Pulse on People Thieman promoted to director of operations ST. CLOUD — Beth Thieman, of Sauk Rapids, has been promoted to director of operations at Granite Financial, of St. Cloud. Thieman joined Granite Financial in 2014 as client service coordinator, following six years in the Ànancial services industry. She was named to the Securities America Assistant Advisory Board in 2015 and served a two-year term. She annually attends the Securities America Assistant University in Omaha, Neb. Beth holds her Series 7 and 66 and Minnesota Insurance licenses. Granite Financial provides comprehensive Ànancial services in the areas of retirement, income distribution and long term care planning. Worzala named to dean’s honor list MADISON, WIS. — Matthew Worzala, of Sauk Rapids, was named to the University of WisconsinMadison’s College of Engineering fall semester dean’s honor list for the 201617 academic year. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own grade point average requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.
Local students named to Concordia College dean’s honor list MOORHEAD — Concordia College has announced the names of students whose academic achievement during the Àrst semester of the 2016-17 academic year placed them on the dean’s honor list. Danielle Duray, daughter of Joel and Debra Duray of Rice; Rebecca Elliott, daughter of John and Annette Elliot of Rice; Natalie Otto, daughter of Matthew and Carolyn Otto of Rice;
PÁipsen honored at Vermilion Community College ELY — Nathan PÁipsen, of Sauk Rapids, was named to the Vermillion Community College, of Ely, fall semester honors list. PÁipsen attained a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49 to receive this recognition. Woosley earns dean’s list honors LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Amelia Woosley, daughter of Billy and Amy Woosley, of Sauk Rapids, has earned dean’s list honors from Texas Tech
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Samantha Pratt, daughter of Joel and Rhonda Pratt of Rice; Hannah Voigt, daughter of Scott and Linda Voigt of Rice; and Emily Campbell, daughter of Scott and Deb Campbell of Sauk Rapids; have all earned this recognition. To qualify for this designation, students must carry a minimum of 12 semester credits and have a grade point average of at least a 3.7 on a 4.0 Three named to Minnesota scale. State University-Moorhead dean’s list Two named to University of MOORHEAD — Bailey St. Thomas dean’s list Benoit, Katie Grabinger and ST.PAUL — Ellie Jessica Gruba, all of Sauk Henkemeyer and Joshua Rapids, have been named to the Thyen, both of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota State University- have been named to the Moorhead dean’s list for the University of St. Thomas 2016 fall 2016 semester. fall semester dean’s list. Students must maintain Students must post gradea 3.25 or higher grade point point averages of at least 3.5 on average and carry 12 graded a 4.0 scale to be named to the credits to qualify for the honor. dean’s list. residents Shawn Becker, Kirsten Borash, Bryce Ebnet, Zachary Fuecker, Aunie Hall, Rachel Hannahs, Kristi Koerner-Godfrey, Brianna Kortuem, Nicole Mach, Joshua Neft, Ashley Olson, Jamie Phelps-McMoran, Danielle Potocnik, Tyler Reimann, Tiffany Robertson-Hall, Kaitlyn Schlief and Ashley Terwey.
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Thursday, Feb. 23, 7-8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Firearms Safety Class Signup Night. Spring classes will be limited to the Àrst 35 students and preregistration is required. Students must be at least 12 years of age or older by Nov. 4, 2017 to participate. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in March. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. MISCELLANEOUS Questions call Steve Heinen at (320) 259-6308 or Tim Kosloske TIME SHARE CONDO - 2 (320) 250-1163. bedroom, 2 bath on the Lake, Breeze Point. Last week in Friday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. — Rice Loves Its Kid Movie & June. $3,999. Call 320-251- Hooping Night. Rice Elementary School, 200 Third Avenue 7224. R-7-10p NW, Rice.
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Saturday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. — Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club Wild University for the fall 2016 Game Feed. Bingo and pull tabs at 8 p.m. Gun rafÁe at 9 p.m. semester. Woosley is a 2016 Old Village Hall, 205 W Main Street, Rice. graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice Sunday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. — New Ulm’s Martin High School. Students who earn a grade Luther College Choir. The public is invited to attend. Featuring point average of 3.5 or higher works by Bach, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Stopford, Mealor and during a semester are eligible more. MLC President MLC President Rev. Mark Zarling will for the dean’s honor list. preach. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. Students must also be enrolled for at least 12 hours, excluding Sunday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Foley Area FFA any courses that are graded Alumni’s FFA Week Kick-start Breakfast and RafÁe. French toast breakfast. Henry’s Catering, 6774 Highway 25, Foley. For pass/fail. questions or tickets call Al Stemper (320) 968-8418 or Sarah Cottew graduates Minnesota Brauen (320) 492-4822 or email foleyalumni@gmail.com. State University-Moorhead MOORHEAD — Tuesday, Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Minnesota State University- Improvement Refresher Course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 Moorhead awarded degrees to Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, about 430 students during its visit http://www.mnsafetcenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. fall commencement program Dec. 15, 2016. Mitchell Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Wednesday Feb. 22, 5-9 p.m. — 55+ First-time Course. Apollo High School, Cottew, of Sauk Rapids, was Driver Improvement th 1000 44 Ave. N, St. Cloud. For more information or to register, among them and earned a visit http://www.mnsafetcenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Bachelor of Science degree in advertising and public Wednesday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — American Red Cross relations. Blood Donations. Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street E, Rice. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 7332767.
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SAUK RAPIDS — Veterans of the Vietnam War era are being petitioned for a photo opportunity to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290. Vietnam veterans are asked to meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, on Feb. 23 around 8 p.m. for a group photo. A pork chop dinner will be held earlier that evening beginning at 4 p.m. and live music will
continue until 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will be used to take veterans with disabilities Àshing. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290 began Feb. 28, 1987 with about 20 members. Today the organization, exclusive to Vietnam-era veterans and their families, has grown to over 180 members and is one of the largest chapters in Minnesota. All Vietnam veterans, regardless of membership to the chapter, are welcome to participate in this commemorative photo.
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As a wee lad, my mother caught me smoking cigarettes. In defense of her scolding, I said my best friends, Bill and Steve, smoked cigarettes, too. Mom said, “You silly goose, if Bill and Steve jumped off a cliff, would you follow?” Aha, the love and wisdom of mothers and how they respond to a 12-year old. Mom’s silly goose description is apt. Geese Áy in a “V” formation. The lead goose breaks wind for those that follow, making it easier for those in the rear to beneÀt from the effects of the wind. As the lead goose tires, another goose Áies forward to take his place. Breaking wind has two connotations, the one most apt will describe what is to follow. Donald Trump, being the lead goose, has hooted and hissed about the popular vote election results. Everyone knows his take. As he has been breaking wind on this issue, the connotation most apt, another goose has Áown up and taken his place in the lead. The most recent is Steven King, Republican representative from the great conservative Bible-thumping state of Iowa. He was infatuated with our own Michelle Bachman. King, Gohmet (R-Texas) and Bachman took a cozy little trip to Eqypt in 2013 together to offer support for the military takeover of the government. And, of course, Michelle is also known for her ability to tell whoppers — in example, the human papilloma virus causes mental retardation. As long as we are talking about geese, the saying “birds of a feather Áock together” is most appropriate. King illogically concluded, believed and voiced — with no evidence to support him in the alternative fact current in Republican circles today — that if eight people in 1,000 precincts of the 100,000 precincts in the United States voted illegally there would be 80,000 illegal votes. When the lead goose proclaimed 3 million he jumped on that band-wagon. And so the silliness continues. The head goose is now proposing to appoint a committee to investigate this phenomenon. When asked about this, house speaker Paul Ryan said, “If he wants to do it, I suppose he can.” And so he will and, again, the silliness will continue.
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Throughout my childhood, I was blessed to have many moving as that sounds as an adult, the thrill as a child was great educators and a bookshelf that spanned the 13 steps the opportunity to pick out three free books on RIF nights throughout the school year. We could choose any book, at between housing levels. Both nurtured my like any level and they became ours. My mom even for reading. went as far as to buy me a stamper with the I have always been inherently drawn to iconic dog Spot that said “This book belongs words and typeface, but people are not born to:” and a line for me to Àll in my name. loving books. I can say this because after years RIF reminds me of the Sauk Rapids-Rice of college textbooks and professional papers, districts efforts with One District, One Book. I have failed to complete more than a handful They have the same intention, to get our of recreational-reading novels in the last 12 children excited about reading. It’s working, years. I still read today, but for education rather but let’s not stop there. BY NATASHA BARBER than pure enjoyment. I’ll go out on a limb and say the number This wasn’t always the case. As I am sure one way to get kids to read is to have books many can relate, I was the kid who stayed up available to them. And now, more than ever, this late reading with a Áashlight under my covers should be accomplishable. There are countless resources – the one who would Ànish a book in three days or less. My parents and older brother did an excellent job in our communities. From book stores, garage sales, the of putting books in my hands before I was even able to public library to the means that make accessibility even remember them. I have photos of my big brother reading more possible like the United Ways Imagination Library, to me with the book turned upside down, and memory the scattered Little Free Libraries and even the Roving lane will take me to the old St. Cloud public library and Readers Book Mobile, which started at Rice Elementary its brown comfy corner chairs. We frequently visited book this last summer. You could even have a book exchange stores as a family and my parents stumbled upon literary with friends. But even with the privilege of RIF, book stores and classics written at my reading level. Thanks to them I enjoyed timeless pieces such as “Great Expectations,” “The libraries, I think the best access was the bookshelf spanning Swiss Family Robinson,” “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and 13 steps between housing levels. I passed it every day and books never once were an afterthought. They were right “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” But as impactful as my family was in instilling the there in front of me asking to be read. I could grab some craving for reading, my teachers and community stood of my own or indulge in a curiosity of one of my parents books from their youth. behind me too. This weekend that bookshelf stopped me again. I picked I’m a Royalton High School graduate, and one of my most exciting elementary memories was when our out two books I enjoyed when I was my son’s age and school embraced the Reading Is Fundamental program will conspicuously place them on our bookshelf at home. (RIF) in the early ‘90s. It started with our principal, Phil I’m blessed my son already has an interest in reading, but Gurbada, walking approximately 120 miles in six days maybe I will nurture his liking even more. across Morrison County in an effort to raise funds. But as
Love this, not that It gets so heavy on my heart when I see the light, but greater is Him that is in you than he how blind we can be to the simple Gospel. The that is in the world. You can do this! Get all that more God is being brought back into our nation, junk and bring it into the light and trust in the the more evil manifests itself in defense. While Lord. He will do a good work in you. feeling weighed down by that fact, God lifted It does matter that you’re single, that you are my spirits and brought joy to my heart this last getting divorced, that you’ve put more time and Monday. It’s so humbling when it’s through the energy into one relationship to the next. It does heart of a child. If you didn’t have a Valentine to matter because God loves you more than we can spend time with on Tuesday, if you’re fretting, grasp and that’s just what He’s doing. Grasping Ànd some quiet here. I explained it in a post I at you, reaching down, and saying I’m right here. BY MERCY NYGAARD shared on my Facebook: He says, Ànd your comfort in Me. Find your love This one goes out to all my friends, the in Me. “But seek ye Àrst the kingdom of God, Life by Faith whole lot of you. It’s truly a message for the and His righteousness; and all these things shall entire world. My husband agreed to take over be added unto you.” (Mathew 6:33) Valentine’s Day boxes this year. Made two Saturdays ago. And for the securely married or about to be married. As (They’re enormous!) I asked my son, a kindergartner, what we saw in Beyonce’s Grammy performance last Sunday as he wanted to make, a robot? A race car? “A cross,” he said she boldly depicted herself as many gods, even blasphemed conÀdently. I kept asking but he never wavered. We joked Jesus, (I didn’t see it, only in the news the next day.) Anything that it looked fat, Easter-ish and even like a tombstone. can become your God. Actors, performers, your children, Yesterday, while getting it ready to bring for today, I asked even yourself. That is not what we were created for. That is him, “So why did you want a cross and you never changed not why Jesus showed us the ultimate act of love by dying your mind?” He said, and I quote, “Because Jesus died on the for us. God is grasping at you too, reaching down, and saying cross. He loved us more than anyone has ever loved anyone. I’m right here. He says, Ànd your comfort in Me. Find your Valentine’s is about love, right mom?” Gosh, you know, I love in Me. knew he was going to say that before he even said it. Six I leave you with this: Greater love has no one than this, years old. Uncorrupted by our culture this far, and he spoke than to lay down one’s life for his friends. (John 14:13) That the simple Gospel. It’s so simple. We love Him because He is what my son saw as Valentine’s Day was approaching. Àrst loved us. (1 John 4:19) Just believe, declare Him your Jesus was saying to His disciples, what He was about to do Lord. Step in the light. It’s so freeing living in the light. for them and the entire world. Love this! Darkness will rear its ugly head the more that is brought into
Anticipate a referendum The 2016-17 school year is off to an • Increase accessibility for students and excellent start; students are performing well, families with disabilities at each site; and district staff continue to provide innovative and • Rebuild Pleasantview at its existing dynamic learning opportunities and community location rather than spend $8 to $9 million on engagement is at an all-time high. deferred maintenance, and spend a signiÀcant amount of additional revenue to complete Not only am I the father of three students security and accessibility upgrades that addressed in the district, as superintendent of schools I recommendations made by the community am invested in the success and well-being of taskforce. each and every student. I know the same is true In addition, community task force for every teacher, staff and board of education BY DR. DANIEL BITTMAN Superintendent’s Corner recommendations have been received, presented member. We care about kids and believe their and communicated to all stakeholders. Community success makes for a stronger community. Part of helping kids become successful is providing listening sessions and tours of our facilities were held during an environment that is conducive to learning. Beginning September, October and November; and feedback received January 2015, the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District formed from community members was presented to the Minnesota a community taskforce to analyze and address current and Board of Education on Dec. 19, 2016. The Minnesota Board future facility needs. This task force consisted of nearly of Education is currently reviewing feedback received from 100 community members who collaboratively utilized a community members and is expected to take ofÀcial action in demographer’s report; an architectural facility and space February or March. As a result of this comprehensive process and the analysis; and district facility, budget, and enrollment information to make recommendations related to facilities feedback received, we can anticipate a referendum to occur in within the SRR district. After much discussion, evaluation and May, which means our community will have the opportunity thought, the community task force recommended the district: to vote and determine what the district will look like over the • Build a fourth elementary school on district owned next ten years. Please continue to be engaged and informed, while helping us to communicate accurate information to all property; • Expand preschool and early childhood at Hillside and community members. More information is available on the district’s website Rice; • Add athletic facilities to the high school, initially at http://www.isd47.org/aboutsrr/facilities-study, which is scheduled to be built when the high school opened in 2003, updated frequently to ensure residents have all the information requested and available, and so that their questions are but canceled due to inadequate state funding; • Complete security updates at each site that meet answered. comprehensive security assessment standards;
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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2017 | PAGE 5
Minnesota to hold its first-ever School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
ST. PAUL — Children from across the Sauk RapidsRice School District and state will have a chance to show their appreciation for the people who transport them to and from school and various activities. To recognize the importance of this profession, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, Feb. 22 the Àrst-ever statewide celebration of School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. There are just under 50 bus drivers employed through Metropolitan Transportation Network, Inc., the company which provides service to the SRR district, and Minnesota school bus drivers transport more than 760,000 students to and from school each day. “School bus drivers transport parents’ most precious cargo — their children — day in and day out, and they do this job humbly and with great pride,” said Minnesota School Bus Operators Association Presidents Josh SchifÁer. “We are thankful we can give these quiet heroes the recognition they deserve.”
The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association and Minnesota Association of Pupil Transportation teamed up to create School Bus Driver Appreciation Day as a way to encourage school leaders, parents and students to celebrate the often overlooked profession. Appreciation cards are available for students to Àll out and deliver Feb. 22 at http:// www.goffpublic.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ SB-Appreciation-Cards.png. Additional reasons to celebrate School Bus Appreciation Day include the impact that school buses have on student safety and environment. Students are nearly eight times safer riding to and from school in a school bus than in cars, thanks to rigorous safety standards for vehicles and drivers, as well as student training efforts. The school bus driving industry is the largest form of mass transit in Minnesota, and it has reduced its environmental impact through the use of alternative fuels and retroÀts on diesel engines.
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity
1301 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1308 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1312 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1537 hrs – unwanted person on Benton Dr S 1941 hrs – fraud on the 1300 block of 6th Ave N 2126 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 6 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 1 medical call; 3 pet licenses; 1 permit issued
Monday, Jan. 30 0004 hrs – animal on the 400 block of 9th Ave N 0304 hrs – attempt to locate on the 100 block of 4th Ave NE 1557 hrs – animal on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1609 hrs – burglary on 5th Ave N 1644 hrs – burglary on the 900 block of 6th Ave N 1659 hrs – theft on the 600 block of 3rd Ave N 1828 hrs – harassment 2020 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 4 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 3 alarms; 4 medical calls; 1 pet license Tuesday, Jan. 31 0139 hrs – repo vehicle 0458 hrs – trafÀc accident on Summit Ave and Summit Way 0848 hrs – suspicious activity on 1st St S and River Ave S 0904 hrs – child on the 300 block of 3rd Ave S 1120 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 8th St S 1141 hrs – terroristic threats on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 1207 hrs – records check 1317 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 6th Ave N 1445 hrs – suicidal person on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1538 hrs – theft on the 600 block of 2nd Ave N 1711 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of Division St 1754 hrs – suicidal person on the 300 block of Division St 2301 hrs – disturbance on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 2342 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 3 trafÀc stops; 5 medical calls; 4 parking violations; 3 assists; 2 alarms Wednesday, Feb. 1 0051 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 0241 hrs – trafÀc hazard on Benton Dr and Hwy 10 0625 hrs – trafÀc hazard on 1st Ave and Benton Dr 0849 hrs – child 1504 hrs – records check 1600 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 3rd Ave N 1901 hrs – warrant on the 700 block of ½ St S 2100 hrs – police proactive visit on 900 block of Benton Dr N 2320 hrs – police proactive visit on 500 block of Benton Dr N 4 trafÀc stops; 5 assists; 2 alarms; 1 medical call; 3 pet licenses; 1 human services report
Saturday, Feb. 4 0009 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 0018 hrs – suspicious activity on 4th St S and 8th Ave 0213 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 0220 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 5th St S 1038 hrs – warrant on 2nd Ave N and 4th St N 1846 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 10th Ave NE 1903 hrs – drunk 2053 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of Division St 2121 hrs – child on the 1300 block of Stone Ridge Rd 2123 hrs – domestic on the 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 2331 hrs – welfare check on the 700 block of 11 ½ St N 2 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 1 alarm; 1 medical call
OBITUARIES Verna A. Rohlck
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Verna A. Rohlck, age 80, who died Saturday at The Chateau Waters in Sartell. Rev. Paul Dare will ofÀciate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the funeral home. Verna was born Sept. 22, 1936, in Gregory, S.D. to Fred and Amy (Weinrich) Janousek. She married Roger Rohlck on Aug. 11, 1957, in Gregory, S.D. Verna was a homemaker and lived in the Rice area most of her life. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Christian Women and a St. Cloud Symphony Board member. She enjoyed being an Avon Distributor, shopping, gardening, traveling, antiquing, music and playing the piano.
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Sauk Rapids Fire Chief Jason Fleming for his recentlyawarded 2016 FireÀghter of the Year honor. Hunstiger encouraged community members to bring other deserving citizens to his attention and mentioned more information will soon appear on the city’s website. The mayor also thanked Sunday, Feb. 5 the rest of the volunteer Àre 0220 hrs – property on Division St and 1st St S department, recognized Sauk 1102 hrs – vulnerable adult on the 800 block of Benton Dr N Rapids Police OfÀcer Tim 1555 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 15th St NE Sigler’s efforts in school safety 2250 hrs – disturbance on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop and asked the community to 2313 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of 4th St S keep public works employee 2354 hrs – domestic on the 100 block of 15th St Ct Dave Bluhm in their thoughts 1 trafÀc stop; 2 medical calls; 1 assist; 2 alarms and prayers as he battles cancer. Rice Police Department activity • Approved a resolution ordering the authorization of the 2017 Overlay Tuesday, Jan. 31 Improvement project. The 0004 hrs – domestic on 1st Ave NE $1.1 million dollar project 0138 hrs – domestic on the 300 block of 3rd St SE 0859 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 1st Ave NE would include edge milling, overlay and striping street 0924 hrs – accident on Co Rd 2 and 4th Ave NW improvements for portions 1102 hrs – utility problem on Hwy 10 of Summit Avenue North, 1 medical call 10th Street North, 13th Street North and River Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 1 North. It will also include new 1101 hrs – checks construction of an Island View 1142 hrs – driving parking lot near the Bridge of 1859 hrs – animal on the 100 block of Main St E; 1 alarm Hope, as well as reclaim and paving at the existing parking Thursday, Feb. 2 lot at the intersection of River 1100 hrs – fraud on the 700 block of Co Rd 21 Avenue North and Sixth Street 1330 hrs – animal on the 100 block of 1st Ave SW North. 1 permit issued • Approved the 2017 pay equity report required by Friday, Feb. 3 Minnesota’s state stature, the 1018 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of 3rd St SE Local Government Pay Equity 1424 hrs – theft on the 12500 block of Fromlet Loop NW Act. The city has passed all 2008 hrs – repo vehicle the required tests. 2130 hrs – suspicious activity • Approved sending 2132 hrs – suspicious activity Sauk Rapids Police OfÀcer 2346 hrs – disturbance on E Main St Matt Bosma to K-9 handler 1 trafÀc stop; 1 assist
Verna A. Rohlck Survivors include her nephew and nieces and many great nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Roger on Nov. 24, 2015. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com
conference. • Approved a vacant land donation at 321 Sixth Ave. N, Sauk Rapids, from Regina L. Engebritson for a storm water holding pond or other city purposes. • Approved and authorized an amusement permit for the St. Cloud Lions Club’s Jose Cole Circus to be held at the Benton County Fairgrounds March 25-26. • Approved the addition of bathrooms to Bob Cross Park baseball Àelds. • Approved joint powers agreement with the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force. • Approved to remove life cycle housing requirements in Turning View Estates • Approved appointment of Jennifer Zimmer to the planning commission. • Approved training requests for all police ofÀcers to attend Crisis Intervention Training, three ofÀcers to attend Crime Scene processing and two ofÀcers to attend an operator course on a device used in evidential breath testing. • Approved sending the police chief and three sergeants to Metro Citizens Police Academy Executive Training Institute in April. • Approved purchasing Patrol Scout from Mobile Vision., Inc. This software will allow access to squad car cameras from remote locations increasing safety of ofÀcers. It also tracks the global position of the vehicle. • Approved attendance by public works employees to the Minnesota Rural Water Association Training in St. Cloud.
DIRECTORY
Thursday, Feb. 2 0015 hrs – repo vehicle 0213 hrs – suicidal person on the 300 block of 13th St N 0449 hrs – dispute 800 block of 4th St S, 400 block of 2nd Ave S 0504 hrs – suspicious activity on 1st Ave N and Benton Dr N 0806 hrs – theft on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 1245 hrs – controlled substance 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1321 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 3rd Ave S 1443 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 2nd Ave S 1525 hrs – fraud on the 1200 block of 9th Ave N 1759 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 3rd Ave N 1837 hrs – warrant on the 2000 block of Martini Dr 1852 hrs – harassment on the 1200 block of 10th Ave NE 1948 hrs – warrant on the 1400 block of 6th Ave N 2015 hrs – disturbance on the 300 block of 13th St N 2038 hrs – civil on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 2201 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of River Ave N 2337 hrs – repo vehicle; 2 trafÀc stops; 5 assists; 2 permits issued; 3 medical calls; 3 pet licenses; 1 human services report Friday, Feb. 3 0841 hrs – fraud on the 700 block of 11th St N 0928 hrs – escort 1037 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 1st St S 1129 hrs – theft on the 3100 block of Orchard Ave NE 1137 hrs – theft on the 1800 block of Star Dr
Sunday, Feb. 5 1014 hrs – theft on the 12500 block of Fromlet Loop NW 2321 hrs – trafÀc accident on Co Rd 2 and Hwy 10 2 trafÀc stops; 1 assist
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SPORTS
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Boys hockey
Storm skate past Cardinals BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm boys hockey team swept the Willmar Cardinals off their skates Feb. 7, winning 7-4. “The Willmar game was a great team effort,” said coach Ken Karna. “We had goals scored from six different guys, which showcased our team and passing efforts.” The Storm also had a match-up against Princeton Feb. 9, where they lost 4-0. The team takes the ice against Fergus Falls Feb. 16 for their last game before playoffs. “We are heading into playoffs with three solid lines,” Karna said. “And I am looking forward to what we can accomplish.” The Storm had a tough time competing against Princeton in the 4-0 loss. The boys sat six minutes on three infractions and attempted 17 shots on goal. Lukas Marlin saved 43 of the 47 shots attempted against the Storm. SRR 7, Willmar 4 The Storm had a successful scoring game Feb. 7, with six different skaters scoring goals. “We had plenty of quality
scoring opportunities, which was great to see,” Karna said. Cameron Bauer started things off four minutes into the game with the Àrst goal. Danny Sertich scored the team’s second goal of the period, assisted by Gavin Laine and Everett Moliga, 13 minutes in. Bryce Kirt found a third goal for the team 1:45 into the second period and Bauer followed with just over three minutes left in the period, assisted by Morgan Barber and Daymin Dodge. Tucker Koenig kicked things off for the third period, scoring at 2:38 in. Dodge scored six and a half minutes later, assisted by Koenig and Bauer. Barber slapped the puck into the net for the Ànal time with just over a minute left of play, with help from Dodge. “The biggest difference we made in this game was getting out of our zone cleanly,” Karna said. “We had very few turnovers that night.” The guys sat 10 minutes on Àve infractions and attempted 27 shots on goal. Tender Marlin saved 19 of the 23 shots attempted for the Storm net.
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Gymnasts take seventh in their section tournament Feb. 18 at Big Lake High The Storm gymnastics School. Vault: 26th Anna Magnan team competed in the 8.55; 28th Morgan Thompson 8.5; conference championship 30th Bergen Henkemeyer 8.45; 32nd tournament Feb. 11 at Fergus Justus Floren 8.45; 34th Ann Starr Falls High School. 8.4. Bars: 29th Floren 7.725; 31st 7.35; 33rd Henkemeyer The team placed seventh Elie Weinert th 7.1; 34 Katlyn Schultz 6.0; 36th of the eight teams in the Thompson 5.45. Beam: 20th conference with a score of Thompson 8.3; 23rd Nikita Presler 124.275. The girls compete 8.15; 25th Starr 8.05; 34th Weinert BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Three sets of siblings compete on dance team BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Being a part of a team is like being a part of a family. Spending all of the hours together at competitions and practices, and on long bus rides, is when most teammates bond the most. “Joining the dance team was like gaining 20 sisters,” said Sydney Burk. “We are always there for each other and it’s a great feeling.” Alli Burk agrees. “We are just one big group of sisters,” Alli said. “We all get along so well, like one big family.” What makes the dance team more unique is the three sets of sisters – Sydney and Alli Burk, Mickenzie and Taeler Babb and Madilyn and Joccelyn Barry. All six girls have been dancing since they were young and have fallen in love with competition. “I’ve been dancing since I was 3-years old,” Taeler said. “A family friend was the director at the St. Cloud Just for Kix, so I joined. Mickenzie followed my footsteps and we’ve been dancing ever since. The Barry twins say they were forced into dancing. “Our mom forced us to dance when we were 3,” Madilyn said. “We didn’t really like it, so we quit and joined soccer. Then mom forced us to dance again when we were in third grade, and we loved it.” The girls Ànd dancing with their sisters both rewarding and stressful. “It really is stressful sometimes having your sister on the team,” Taeler said. “You learn a lot more about each other than you really should, but it does mean a lot to have this common interest, this common bond between us.” In addition to spending time together at practices, each set of sisters say they spend time on their dance routines at home.
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The Storm dance team feels like one group of sisters, but the team actually includes three sets of siblings – (from left) Sydney and Alli Burk, Taeler and Mickenzie Babb, and Madilyn and Joccelyn Barry.
“We aren’t really around each other at practices because we are on opposite ends of the line,” Joccelyn said. “But when we go home, we will watch videos of our last performance and critique each other. It helps us get better.” For the Burk sisters, dancing together is a means of support, but Taeler and Mickenzie are often competitive with each other. “I’m always trying to be better than her,” Mickenzie said. “It’s our sibling rivalry,
but we get along really well and it’s a lot of fun to dance with her, even if we are competitive.” With Sydney being a senior and Alli a freshman, this year was the Àrst year the two were able to dance on the same team. “We’ve both been dancing forever, but have never actually danced together on the same team because of our age difference,” Sydney said. “I’ve enjoyed this time with her and watching her come out of her
shell.” “It will be really hard next year,” Alli said. “I’ve enjoyed this season with her and will deÀnitely miss dancing with her next year.” The jazz team will be traveling to the Target Center in Minneapolis Feb. 17 to compete at state and Alli is the only one of the six that will be dancing. “I am really proud of her,” Sydney said. “She deserves every moment that she can to shine.”
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Grabinski tops conference Feb. 23-25 in Hutchinson, where they will Ànd out the state participants. The state Jack Grabinski continues tournament will be held to be an all-star diver for the March 2-4 at the University of Storm boys swim and dive Minnesota Aquatics Center. 200 MR: 4th Josh Deering, team. Maanum, Ben Grabinski took the top Tommy Stiegel, Dylan Claasen 1:44.99; 14th Ethan Moriack, spot for diving during the Feb. Shawn Shoen, Carter Moilanen, Garret 11 conference championship Feuling 2:04.98; Jack Christoferson, meet at Sauk Rapids-Rice Dane Dingmann, Cristobal Villagra, FS: 14th High School. He also took William Nielsen 2:27.20. 200 Bonovsky 2:02.93; 15th Thomas third at the True Team State Cole Daniels 2:03.61; 20th Morgan Freese meet Jan. 28. 2:06.38; 24th Erik Moline 2:09.68. 200 The Storm took Àfth out IM: 6th Deering 2:14.94; 9th Maanum 24th Isaac Freese 2:33.42; of the nine conference teams, 2:16.10; 25th Stephen Davis 2:34.73. 50 FS: 8th with 234 points. Claasen 23.84; 27th Feuling 27.21; 32nd The team competes Villagra 30.33; 33rd Dingmann 30.46. at the section tournament Diving: 1st J. Grabinski 414.50; 6th BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Storm’n Sabres close season against Warriors BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team faced a tough loss Feb. 14 against the Brainerd Warriors during the Section 8AA semiÀnals. The loss came after a successful 5-3 win over the Moorhead Spuds Feb. 11 in the quarterÀnals. The girls ended their season with an 18-7-2 record, which the coaches are proud of. “It was another very successful season for the program,” said head coach Marty Anderson. “It was a very good record to have. We will graduate eight seniors who played a huge role in last year’s and this year’s success, so our Àrst priorities next year are creating depth for the team.” Brainerd 2, SSRR 0 The Storm’n Sabres took on the Brainerd Warriors for the third time this season Feb. 14 at the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd. The girls fell 2-0.
“We lost against a very good Brainerd team,” Anderson said. “We are proud of how the team played. We had some very good chances in the last two periods that we couldn’t quite Ànish.” The girls sat four minutes on two infractions and attempted 16 shots on goal. Tender Chloe Stockinger saved 40 of the 42 shots attempted against the Storm’n Sabres. SSRR 5, Moorhead 3 The Storm’n Sabres slapped Àve shots into the net Feb. 11 at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell as they faced off against the Moorhead Spuds in the Section 8AA quarterÀnals. Cami Doman scored the Àrst goal for the team two minutes into the game, with assistance from Megan Mohr and Madison Mollner. The Spuds found a goal during the Àrst, but Megan Cook retaliated with a second goal for the Storm’n Sabres at the buzzer. Brooke Walters and Lizzy Minnerath tallied assists on that goal. Molly Mahowald, assisted
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Bria Ferns looks for an open teammate during the section quarterÀnals Feb. 11 against Moorhead. The Storm’n Sabres won the game 5-3.
by Walters and Minnerath, added a goal midway through the second period. The girls went into action near the end of the third, adding two goals and securing the win. Grace McCabe had help from Allie Hemmesch
and Bria Ferns. Ferns added her own goal 30 seconds later. The girls sat six minutes on three infractions and attempted 30 shots on goal. Stockinger saved 26 of the 29 shots against the team.
Konz scores 23 in Storm loss to Bemidji BY LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER
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Sauk Rapids-Rice guard Bailey Roscoe dribbles past a Rocori defender during their game Feb. 9 in Cold Spring. Roscoe scored 21 points, but the Storm lost 46-44 in overtime.
points on the night with six jump shots. Bailey Roscoe added 12 offensive rebounds, three defensive rebounds and three points and Brooke Torvik had steals. She was 12 for 20 in seven on the night. Becker and Torvik got SRR SCORING: Bailey Roscoe 21, free throws made and had four into foul trouble, with six Bailey Becker 16, Ella Douvier 7, fouls a piece. Brooke Torvik 2. The Storm had 11 steals, eight assists, 18 defensive rebounds and 21 offensive rebounds over the Beavers. SRR is currently 7-12 on the season and will take on Sartell today at home. SRR: 21 50 71 BHS: 39 42 81
Sauk Rapids GBB lose in OT buzzer-beater SRR faced the Rocori Spartans Feb. 9 for a conference game. The Storm lost by two points, 46-44. Roscoe worked the court, Senior Brooklyn Harren pulls away a rebound during the scoring 21 points for the team. second half of the Storms Central Lakes Conference matchup She scored 11 points in the against Rocori Feb. 9. SRR lost in overtime by two points, 46- Àrst half alone, scoring three 44.
Junior hockey
Jacks clinch playoff position with wins over Willmar BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
The Granite City Lumberjacks are headed to playoffs after two wins over the Willmar WarHawks this past weekend. The Jacks won 4-3 in overtime Saturday and outscored their opponents 8-2 Friday. Granite City fell to the Alexandria Blizzard Sunday afternoon 1-0 after a hardfought game. The Lumberjacks lead the NA3HL West Division with 62 points and a 28-6-4-2 record. Alexandria 1, Granite City 0 After two periods of no scoring from either team, Alexandria’s Tommy Giller put a puck past Granite City goalie David Mulligan with three minutes left in the game to defeat the Lumberjack team 1-0. Alexandria outshot Granite City 36-25. Blizzard goalie Brey Effertz shut out the Lumberjack team despite their nine power play opportunities. Alexandria sat 42 minutes in the box for 13 infractions. The Jacks 14 on seven.
Granite City 4, Willmar 3 (OT) With a three goal lead at the end of the Àrst, it Granite City looked like they might run the game, but that wasn’t the case Feb. 11. The Willmar WarHawks made a comeback to tie in the third. Still, the Jacks triumphed with a 4-3 overtime win. Will Mix was the Àrst on board with help from Tucker Bjorlin and Casey Esselman. Ryan Smith and Keenan Lund followed with power play goals before the Àrst buzzer. The second period went without scoring from either team, but Willmar came back with two goals in the third, including a penalty shot by WarHawk’s Kyle Wendorf that beat Granite City’s Mac Berglove, to tie the game. Lumberjack Braden Altena buried the puck in OT, with a hand from Spencer Nelson, for the Granite City victory. Esselman had an additional assist. Owen Sikich and Jordan Olson also earned assists. Berglove saved 18 of 21 shots on goal in the 65 minutes of play. The WarHawks split time between
Alex Cathcart, who saved 8 of 11 in 20 minutes, and Alex Weissenborn, who saved 26 of 27 in 45. The WarHawks sat 18 minutes on nine infractions. Granite City eight on four. Granite City 8, Willmar 2 With fresh feet, the Lumberjacks capitalized on the WarHawks Feb. 10. They outscored their opponents 8-2. Fourteen of the twenty players on the Granite City roster contributed to points on the evening. Andrej Jamnicky had two goals. Matthew Sprink, Lund, Olson, Smith, Bissett and Mix each had one. Bissett and Jamnicky also each picked up assists, along with Brady Dahl, Logan Neu, Spencer, Nelson, Altena and Sikich. Matthew Sprink and Esselman tallied two assists apiece. Mulligan saved 29 of 31 shots on goal for the Lumberjacks. Weissenborn fended off 60 of 60 for the WarHawks. Granite City sat 12 minutes on six infractions and Willmar eight on four. The Lumberjacks have seven games left in regular season play. They take on the New Ulm Steel this weekend in a home and away series.
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Last Saturday’s game versus the Bemidji Beavers didn’t go as planned for the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm. They lost 81-71. The Beavers were up at halftime 39-21, but the Storm didn’t let them get away that easy. The Storm was up 50-42 in the second half, but couldn’t sustain their momentum to get the ball through the hoop. Angela Konz led the Storm with 23 points on the scoreboard. She had eight offensive rebounds and two defensive rebounds. “Angela was all over the boards in the second half,” coach Megan Foley said. “I thought everyone worked hard together the second half. My two freshman saw some court time and didn’t let the atmosphere get to them.” Bailey Becker had 20
three-pointers throughout the game. Becker was also hot on the court, with 75 percent free throws made which added to her 16 points overall. Even though Brooklyn Harren fouled out and didn’t have any points this game, she worked hard this season and has proven herself on the court. “Brooklyn has stepped up crashing the boards and has been very vocal on the Áoor,” Foley said. Ella Douvier was three for four in free throws made and had two more jump shots for the Storm which included getting a bucket with 10 seconds left to go. The Storm was up one point and the Spartans hit a three-pointer in the corner to win. “Ella really worked hard. She came up with a steal at the end of regulation as well as a shot at the end of overtime to go up by 1,” Foley said.
Millions watched Super Bowl LI, my family and myself included. As someone who Ànally understands the game of football, I can proudly say I was screaming right next to my brother in front of the television throughout the game. Our parents even told us to quiet down on occasion, to which we BY ANNA SALDANA said no. I mean, come on. Can’t the players hear us when we scream at the TV? My brother, Jack, has long been a Patriots fan, giving his loyalties to no other football team. Because of his loyalties, I admit I was a bit biased going into the game. Our emotions were high-strung with every sack and incomplete pass. But with the comeback came new, happier emotions. Jack and I both fathomed over and replayed the fantastic catch by Julian Edelman (and hardly believing it until the Àfth replay), cheered with every touchdown and big play and were in awe at the fact that they won after being so far behind. It was a historic Super Bowl, that’s for sure. But the part that sticks out most has nothing to do with the game and everything to do with what followed afterwards. Robert Kraft, the owner of the team, talked of the dedication of the players and how that helped them win their Àfth Super Bowl. He spoke of how they made this the sweetest Super Bowl win yet. Coach Bill Belichick gave no mention of his coaching skills, but rather, he focused on his players and stating they were the ones that won the game. But my favorite comments of the night came from Tom Brady. Before he even celebrated the win, he commented on the well-played game from the Falcons and how they made it a tough competition. He then talked about his teammates and coaches. Nothing about himself, just about everyone else. Even though he had just broke records – four times as Super Bowl MVP and Àrst quarterback to win Àve Super Bowls – he made the win about his team and coaches rather than himself. It was after the speeches, he broke down and celebrated his own accomplishments, away from the microphone and the media with his family. Jack and I listened to every speech and press conference afterwards. Many broadcasters couldn’t believe the crazy win Brady and the Patriots pulled off. News outlets, particularly in Texas and New England, commented on Brady’s selÁess speeches. I’m almost certain watching the game and the celebration afterwards was much more incredible in person than on television. While I’m not a fan of being in big crowds very often, I now wish I could have watched Super Bowl LI at the stadium. Jack, how would have you felt watching Super Bowl LI on the sidelines?
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Eclipsing 1,000 points Landwehr reaches scoring milestone Parents names: Aaron and Who introduced you to Heidi Landwehr the game of basketball? My mom introduced me to Grade: Junior basketball when I was very young. Basketball has always Position: 6-foot, 7-inch been a part of my family. starting center for Storm basketball team. What grade were you in when you started playing varsity? I was in eigth grade when I ¿rst started playing varsity. I started off playing JV but toward the middle of the season I was moved up and started for the varsity team.
you credit your basketball success to? I credit my basketball success to my parents and all my coaches I have had in the past. I wouldn’t be the person I am Besides high school games, today without them. I also what other leagues or thank my friends and fans for activities do you do to hone supporting me. your skills? I play AAU basketball with D1 MN over You’ve played in over the summer and we travel a hundred high school all over the nation playing basketball games in your some of the best teams in the career which game stands United States. I’ve learned out as a highlight? I would many different aspects of the say the game that stands out to game and how I can improve me the most is my ninth grade my game for high school year when we beat Princeton. It was my ¿rst win at Sauk basketball. Rapids after coming off a year How often do you shoot with zero wins. baskets on your own? I shoot a lot more in the summer just You have rare ability to because I can go outside and score from many spots on shoot on the driveway. In the the court, how did that come winter, I try to get in the gym about? I think of myself as a as much as possible during versatile player because I can the off-season or when we score in many different ways. This came about because I have breaks. don’t just focus on one part of What is your favorite drill my game when I work out. I you do on your own work on all aspects. to sharpen your skills? I don’t do What do you do to get ¿red much for drills up for a game? I don’t really by myself, but have a pregame ritual besides I’d say my being quiet. I don’t listen to favorite drill music or anything. I just try to at practice is 3 focus my mind on the game of on 2 continuous basketball. just because it is so fast paced and I love What is your favorite thing to do on the court? I would transition drills. say my favorite thing to do on Who or what do the court is grab rebounds. I love grabbing rebounds and giving outlets to my guards for quick baskets. What does the 1,000-point milestone mean to you? It’s a big accomplishment to have, and I am proud to be a part of the 1,000-point club.
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Landwehr shoots over a St. Cloud Apollo defender during a game in January.
Boys basketball
Final five minutes cost Storm SRR loses by three to Willmar BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
For most of the game Friday night, the Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball team was the better team. But a disastrous Àve minutes at the end of the game cost the Storm. They lost 68-65 to Willmar in a Central Lakes Conference matchup Feb. 10 in Sauk Rapids. In the Ànal Àve minutes, the Storm hurried some shots and a 10-point lead vanished. “We didn’t do what we needed to do to close the game out. We had too short of possessions. We had the ball for a matter of Àve seconds and we shot it,” said head coach Derek Peterson. “Our focus should be going down and working the basketball around and getting it into Tyler [Kranz] or Cody [Landwehr]. Once we get these leads we have to change our focus.” The last minute rallies have been frustrating for Peterson because the SRR players haven’t been rewarded with a win despite great efforts. “I’m pleased with our effort. They’re playing hard,” he said. “You can’t fault their attitude or their effort. We controlled that basketball game, everything except the last Àve minutes.” If the Storm correct their end of the game Áaws, Peterson said they can be an excellent basketball team. “If we can work on managing the game when we have the lead we’ll be Àne,” Peterson said. “I’m very excited where we are at and where we can be at the end of the year.” Sauk Rapids led 36-31 at halftime. Four players reached double digits for SRR. Landwehr paced the team with 18 points. Deng Deang added 16, Kranz 13 and Anthony Massman 10. The Storm had an incredible night rebounding
the ball. They Ànished with 39 rebounds and had more offensive boards, 16, then Willmar had overall rebounds, 15. Deang and Braden Tretter combined for nine offensive rebounds. The Storm, 10-11 overall and 4-7 in the conference, have Àve conference games remaining on their schedule. They hosted Alexandria Feb. 14. Then the Storm host Sartell Feb. 16, travel to St. Cloud Tech Feb. 21, host St. Cloud Apollo Feb. 24 and travel to Brainerd March 3. W 31 37 68 SRR 36 29 65 SRR scoring: Nathan Waldorf 5, Cade Milton-Baumgartner (6 rebounds), Kranz 13, Tretter 3 (5 rebounds), Deang 16 (7 rebounds), Landwehr 18 (16 rebounds), Massman 10. Team totals: FG 26-58, FT 8-11, PF 13.
Storm lose CLC game at Rocori Kranz, Landwehr, Massman and Waldorf each scored in double Àgures but the Storm lost to the Spartans 70-51 Feb. 7 in Cold Spring. The Storm trailed 32-21 at halftime. Rocori shot lights out in the game. They shot 24-41 from the Àeld, including 7-13 from beyond the arc. They
were also 15-16 from the free-throw line. SRR 21 30 51 R 32 38 70 SRR scoring: Waldorf 10, Kranz 13 (4
rebounds), Tretter 2, Jerad Schlicting 2, Landwehr 12 (5 rebounds), Massman 12. Team totals: FG 19-44, FT 8-12, PF 16.
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Cody Landwehr tries to post up an Alexandria player during a game earlier this year. Landwehr scored is 1,000 point in a win over Thief River Falls Feb. 4.
How old were you when ¿rst started dunking the basketball? I could ¿rst dunk I think around the end of my eighth grade year. Who is your favorite college or pro-player? To be honest with you I don’t really have one. I don’t really watch much basketball, or any sports on TV. If I had to pick a player I’d say it would be KarlAnthony Towns. He would be my favorite player because of
how upbeat and energetic he plays in the post.
Have you given much thought to play college basketball? If so which school are you considering? I do want to play college basketball after high school but I am not sure where. I currently have an offer from Saint Cloud State University and interest from nine other universities or colleges.
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ANTHONY MASSMAN Parents’ Names: Scott Massman, dad; Nicole Wilke, mom and Bo Wilke, step-dad. Accomplishment: Is a junior starter and one of the captains for the Sauk Rapids boys basketball team. What is your favorite part about basketball? What I enjoy most about basketball is the team bonding and chemistry that comes with playing basketball. I love being able to be close with my teammates on and off the Áoor. On the basketball court we can be teammates but friends as well and help each other achieve the team goals. What is the best game you’ve ever been a part of? The best game I’ve ever been apart of happened in eighth grade travel basketball. We were playing in the grade state tournament and playing in the championship game versus Hopkins. This game was so fun to be a part of because the emotions and energy were so high. To be a part of that experience and see how proud people were to see us succeed was awesome. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? Some other activities I am involved in within the school is baseball and DECA. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? My most rewarding class in high school has been English because of how my writing skills have imporved more than I thought they ever would. My teachers have really helped me broaden my thoughts. These skills will be very helpful going into college and I’m thankful for my teachers for helping me along the way. What do you look forward to most during your junior year? What I look forward to most in my junior year is becoming a leader within my sports, school and district. Over the last few years, I have been able to witness and play with some great upperclassman who were successful and had great leadership skills. I also want to be a great leader to help my teams and teammates be successful. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I have ever received is to never give up on anything you do. You might not think you need to do it or want to do it, but in the long run those little things can help you become a better person, student and athlete. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends as much as I can. I really like to play a variety of sports and trying out new sports. What are your future plans? My future plans are to go to college and get a degree in physical therapy. I am also hoping to be student-athlete and play a sport in college. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:
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Sauk Rapids-Rice senior Hannah Weber and her sophomore brother, Jacob, are both members of the school’s FFA chapter. Hannah joined this past year, whereas her brother became a member as a freshman.
SAUK RAPIDS — Jacob Weber has always had an interest in agriculture. So when he entered his freshman year at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, he knew right away he wanted to join FFA. But that was not the case for his older sister. Hannah’s interest developed later; she decided to join the agricultural club her senior year. “Part of the reason I joined this year is that I Ànally had room in my schedule to actually take an ag class,” Hannah said. “You need to have an ag class to participate in CDEs [career development events].” Hannah kept herself busy the Àrst three years of her high school career with other electives such as band, choir, Spanish and advanced placement courses. Her attention was drawn to FFA when she began learning more about science, biology and crop genetics. In addition to her busy schedule, the future graduate
was hesitant about joining the organization because she was unfamiliar with the variety of activities and the diverse peer group involved. “I didn’t know the kids who joined FFA were kids like me – who weren’t necessarily living on a farm. Finding that out made me more interested,” she said. The National FFA Organization is an intra-curricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America, but the group has grown to reÁect the growing diversity and opportunities in the agriculture industry. FFA encompasses nearly 650,000 seventh through 12th grade student members throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Although both Weber siblings plan to pursue careers in agricultural Àelds, neither grew up on a farm, as many might assume. Yet, the surrounding Benton County farming community has inÁuenced them. “Crop science is what I’ve grown up around. It has been the talk of the house my whole life. If you look around, besides the north side of our house, we are surrounded by
Àelds,” said Hannah, who plans to attend Iowa State University for agronomy. The Webers’ parents, Steve and Jill, both grew up on farms; and Steve was employed as a farm laborer when the children were younger. Both Hannah and Jacob experienced riding in the tractor when they were young. Jacob took it to the next level and began driving tractors himself in third grade. “It was fall and I was driving grain cart alongside the combine,” Jacob said. “We had radio communication and could talk between the machines, so if I ever had a question or anything I could just ask.” Jacob, one of the FFA chapter’s ofÀcers, is now employed at a neighboring crop farm, working after school in spring and fall and about 40 to 50 hours in the summer. He is responsible for spreading fertilizer and manure, using the rock roller, driving the grain cart and various other yard jobs. He enjoys being able to drive the large machinery, as well as the advanced technology Àltering into the ag industry. “Spreading fertilizer seems like a mediocre task,” Weber: page 6B
Mandatory action with choices Samac offers productive options for buffer law BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
ROYALTON – In less than a year, public waterways, including streams, lakes and wetlands, will require a perennial vegetative buffer because of the Minnesota Buffer Law. “That means planting has to be done this growing season,” said Deborah Samac of the November 2017 start date. By November 2018, buffers will be required around public ditches, too. Samac works for the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDAARS) as part of the plant science research unit at the University of Minnesota. During the annual Tour de Forage meeting held Feb. 1 in Royalton, Samac spoke of the requirements of the quickly
approaching law and how landowners can abide with the regulations but limit the amount of land taken out of production. The purpose of the law is to protect the state’s water resources from runoff pollution, Samac said. This will be done through establishing hundreds of thousands of acres of perennial vegetation, with public waters having an average 50-foot buffer while some ditches only requiring 16.5-foot buffers. Local watershed districts are available to work with landowners to create the correct sized buffer. “The law is very broad, but it’s here to stay,” Samac said. “What can we do to make it work for productive farmland?” For landowners, there is a variety of single and mixture grass species that are compliant with the law and also suitable for hay and grazing. Currently, Samac and her team are conducting research to develop an alfalfa plant that could be used for buffers, but also harvested as a protein source for animals; the USDA is funding this research.
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Deborah Samac describes the Minnesota Buffer Law during the annual Tour de Forage meeting Feb. 1 in Royalton.
“Alfalfa has the most protein per acre than any other crops – hands down,” Samac said. The crop absorbs moisture and prevents soil movement, making it ideal forage for a buffer. If well maintained,
alfalfa can be harvested conventionally twice within a one-year period. Stems and leaves can be separated and processed for energy and animal feed, respectively. “The leaves can be further processed as a good
nutritional component to heifer diets,” Samac said. Further research will determine if this forage could be an economical feed source for Àsh, including yellow perch, Atlantic char, catÀsh and even trout. “Right now, protein Àsh
meal is not sustainable,” Samac said. “[Alfalfa] could be the holy grail – it’s a viable protein supplement with amino acids for that good Àsh skin color, and it doesn’t lodge as easy as other crops.” In addition to traditional productive forages, landowners may also consider intermediate wheatgrass, native seeds, elderberry, black chokeberry, hazelnut and decorate woody Áorals for buffer strips. I n t e r m e d i a t e wheatgrass, also referred to as Kernza, is a forage gaining popularity for its dual purpose – being planted in the spring and used as a vegetative source for the remainder of the season. The crop could be used for hay and grazing and also grain production for baking, distilling and animal feed. “Restaurants want these grains because of the positive ecological production more so than wheat or other grains,” Samac said. Dan Martens, with the University of Minnesota Extension, envisioned this Samac: page 6B
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Do you live on a farm? If so, what kind? I used to live on a dairy farm, but now I just help out on my uncle’s dairy farm.
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Age: 16 Age: 16 Grade: 10th Grade: 10th Position: OfÀcer at large Position: Sentinel Parents: Cheryl and the late Parents: Steve and John Scapanski Weber
Age: 16 Grade: 10th Position: Reporter Parents: Mitch and Tasha Ackerman Do you live on a farm? If so, what kind? No.
Do you live on a farm? If so, what kind? Yes. I live on a dairy farm.
Why did you decide to join FFA? My parents were in FFA.
Why did you decide to join FFA? Because my family has been in FFA.
What is your role, what are your duties as reporter? To report to the paper about what we do in FFA.
What is your role, what are your duties as ofÀcer at large? I Àll in for ofÀcers who are gone.
What FFA teams or individual areas do you participate in? Fish and wildlife CDE and PALS.
What FFA teams or individual areas do you participate in? Last year, I participated in ag mechanics. This year, I am in dairy judging.
What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? PALS because it shows the little kids that FFA is more than just meetings. What is your favorite FFA memory? Rodeo.
Jill Why did you join FFA? I joined because my grandpa, uncle and mom were involved Do you live on a farm? If in FFA. I wanted to keep the so, what kind? I don’t live tradition going. Plus, it is on one, but I work on a crop also a good way to meet new people and to get involved in farm. the community. Why did you decide to join FFA? I am interested in What is your role, what are your duties as secretary? agriculture. To maintain accurate records meetings, business What is your role, what are of transactions and agendas for your duties as sentinel? I all meetings, etc. welcome newcomers to FFA. What FFA teams or individual areas do you participate in? Crops and Ag mechanics CDE [Career Development Events].
What FFA teams or individual areas do you participate in? I have participated in the small animals career development event for three years now.
What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? PALS [Partners in Active Learning Support]. It’s cool to see all of the little kids when we bring the tractors and animals.
What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? I Ànd doing PALS [Partners in Active Learning Support] or the FFA barnyard to be most rewarding because we get to work with small children to What is your favorite FFA What is your favorite FFA show them how agriculture memory? State convention. memory? FFA state last year works in many ways of life because it was really fun to and to teach them about animals and how to care for spend time with friends. them. What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? PALS [Partners in Active Learning Support], because it is fun to teach kids about agriculture.
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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2017 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 17, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl and Jim McMahon present and Commissioner Jake Bauerly absent (excused). Call to order by Chair Peschl was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2017 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 3, 2017 as written; 3) approve agreement with Central MN Jobs and Training, Sherburne County, Stearns County and Wright County to update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies and authorize the Chair to sign; further, to provide $10,746 in funding from 2017 through 2019; 4) accept and Àle Veterans Service OfÀcer Quarterly Report as presented; 5) appoint Brian Kaschmitter and Roger Athman to a one-year term on the Elk River Watershed Association Board of Directors as at-large members; 6) approve 2017 SCORE Grant Applications Round I as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; 7) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Mid Minnesota Friends to conduct a rafÁe on March 4, 2017 at Jack & Jim’s; 8) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Turn in Poachers Brainerd Banquet to conduct a rafÁe on March 17, 2017 at Jack & Jim’s; and 9) approve Application for Exempt Permit for St. Elizabeth Church to conduct a rafÁe on March 31, 2017. Troy Heck, County Sheriff, explained that, in 2015, Benton County Public Health led an effort to establish a coalition of community members to lead the Àght against substance abuse in Benton County; the mission of this Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition is to create a positive culture so Benton County youth can live substance free. Heck stated that, as leaders of the community, the Coalition is seeking the support of the Benton County Board of Commissioners as the Coalition works to carry out their mission. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve a proclamation of support for the mission of the Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition and authorize the Chair to sign. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, provided bridge design detail on Benton County’s bridges, noting that Public Works is responsible for the safety inspections of 110 bridges in the county (74 are on CSAH or County Roads; 32 are on Township Roads, and 4 are in the City of Foley—bridges in cities with a population greater than 5,000 are not under the jurisdiction of the county— unless the county is responsible for the roadway). Byrd noted that frequency of inspections varies by the type of the bridge; based on the structural elements/condition state of the bridge, sufÀciency ratings are calculated through use of a formula to determine if a bridge is structurally deÀcient. Due to the need to conÀrm the square footage/quantity of each condition state of each bridge before the end of 2017, Byrd stated his intent to hire summer help to measure all bridges to ensure that each inspection report contains the correct quantities (as these measurements are used to determine whether or not a bridge is structurally deÀcient). He pointed out that 10% of the bridges in the county are posted for restricted weight; six bridges are determined structurally deÀcient. McMahon inquired of using drones to perform bridge inspections. Byrd noted that MnDOT has used drones for bridge inspections; if they become a useful tool, this idea may be further explored. Popp inquired of funding sources for townships for bridge replacement; Byrd stated that funds may be available through the local bridge replacement program or through a township bridge allotment that comes from the gas tax. Byrd explained that, to be eligible for Local Bridge Replacement Program grants, the County needs to prioritize the worst bridges and adopt a resolution; these bridges have the lowest sufÀciency ratings within our county. He noted that a bridge prioritization was adopted in 2014; due to lack of sufÀcient bridge replacement funding, the same bridges remain on this list. Buerkle/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017-#4, prioritizing replacement of bridges and requesting Ànancial assistance as provided through State Bridge bonding, and authorize the Chair to sign The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:38 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:48 AM. A public hearing to consider Ordinance #458, amending the Benton County Development Code Ordinance to allow “commercial daycare facilities” as a conditional use in all districts, was opened at 9:49 AM. Sean Moe, Interim Department of Development Director, explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of Ordinance #458, adding the deÀnition of “Child Care Center” and allowing for such as a conditional use in all districts. He noted that for these types of centers to be approved through the State, they must Àrst be approved at the local level (all licensing is through the State). McMahon inquired if this use could potentially conÁict with adult entertainment uses. Moe stated that the setback provisions in the ordinance would likely come into play. No one was present to speak in favor or in opposition. Carla Scapanski, 11015 Mayhew Lake Road NE, stated that she is a retired licensed child care provider under Rule 2 (in-home); she inquired if these centers would fall under Rule 3 licensing. She noted that Rule 2 providers fall strictly under county provisions; Rule 3 facilities are totally state operated. Popp inquired of the maximum number of children that would be allowed at a child care center. Moe commented that, under the state rules, there is a requirement relative to square footage per child per room. With no one else speaking in support or in opposition, the public hearing was closed at 9:55 AM. Moe clariÀed that the request today is simply to allow these types of centers as a conditional use in all zoning districts; it does not address any licensing provisions. Buerkle/Popp unanimous to adopt Ordinance #458, as recommended by the Planning Commission, and authorize the Chair to sign. Moe reported that, over the past three years, Benton County has contracted with Allied Waste to conduct the County’s two Amnesty Day events; however on 12/31/2016 this agreement had ofÀcially expired. He stated that Benton County provided an RFP to companies that would, potentially, be interested in submitting a bid, along with publication; Allied Waste was the only applicant. Buerkle/ McMahon to award the RFP to Allied Waste Services of Sauk Rapids to contract out Amnesty Days, as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, McMahon requested consideration of allowing more time for individual agenda items. Under Commissioner Concerns, Headley asked for two volunteers from the Board to meet with area legislators in St. Paul tomorrow regarding Benton County’s Recorder appointment bill; Commissioners Buerkle and Popp will attend. Popp/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: January 17, Tour Building in Foley Industrial Park; February 13, Drainage and Wetland Conference; February 16, Transportation Day at the Capitol; and February 16, Benton County Association of Township OfÀcers. Chair Peschl adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM. Warren J. 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Grade: 12th Position: Vice-president. Parents: Rocky and JoAnn Benoit Do you live on a farm? If so, what kind? I don’t live on a farm, but I do live in the country on 75 acres of land. We do have pigs three seasons out of the year.
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Why did you decide to join FFA? I decided to join FFA because I have always found an interest in agriculture and ever since I was a little girl my dad and I would joke about how I would follow his footsteps and become a member in FFA. I truly believe that it is one of the best decisions I have made.
Age: 17 Grade: 11th Position: OfÀcer at large Parents: Jerry and Christine What is your role, what are your duties as vice president? Brenny In our meetings the vice president sits next to the emblem Do you live on a farm? If so, of the plow. According to FFA, “The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil. Without labor, neither what kind? No. knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish much. My duties Why did you decide to join require me to assist at all times in directing the work of our FFA? I wanted to follow in organization. I preside over meetings in the absence of our president, whose place is beneath the rising sun.” my father’s footsteps. What is your role, what are your duties as ofÀcer at large? Fill in for absent ofÀcers.
What FFA teams or individual areas do you participate in? In previous years I’ve participated in certain career development events like: small animals, wildlife, Áoriculture and this year I’ll be competing in crops.
What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? I think that doing PALS [Partners in Active Learning Support] for FFA is most rewarding. It is where members from the FFA chapter go to the elementary school and work with kindergarten classes and we teach a small lesson that connects things they know with agriculture. I love seeing What is your favorite FFA the look on the kid’s face when we walk in. memory? When my team What is your favorite FFA memory? My favorite FFA won dodgeball. memory would have to be FFA tractor day and children’s barn yard. When we bring a few tractors from our high school tractor day line up, and a bunch of farm animals to Mississippi Heights Elementary School. We set up a barnyard for the kindergarten classes, we have worked with in PALS, can come out and see us and the animals one last time before the end of the school year.
What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? Meetings because you learn about all events – upcoming and past.
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Public Notices Luke Vannurden Age: 17 Grade: 12th Position: President Parents: Chris and AnneMarie Vannurden Do you live on a farm? If so, what kind? Yes, I live on a farm. We have a chicken barn through GNP Company and a family dairy. Why did you decide to join FFA? I decided to join FFA because I loved the idea of being able to promote agriculture in a society where there are many agricultural misconceptions. What is your role, what are your duties as president? My roles as president include conducting meetings, assisting the advisor where help is needed and appointing committees, along with helping to ensure we as a chapter are involved in the community. What FFA teams or individual areas do you participate in? This year I participated in dairy evaluation. What FFA activity do you Ànd most rewarding? Why? The FFA activity I Ànd to be most rewarding is Partners in Active Learning Support because we are in the community, educating youth. It is so much fun being able to see eyes light up when you show up. What is your favorite FFA memory? My favorite FFA memory is either attending the National FFA Convention in 2014 or being able to be a state ambassador at the Minnesota State FFA Convention in 2016.
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to increase leaf growth, affects root vegetables. In addition to these projects, the Weber siblings will be competing individually in crops CDEs this spring. They will be tested on soil types, crop identiÀcations and management. “There hasn’t been a crops CDE in our chapter in a while, so we are combining and developing information together even though we are competing on our own,” Hannah said. Even though the Weber siblings are competing in typical farm industry events, they feel it is important for students to understand that FFA offers many more options to develop life skills. The organization has events in public speaking, sales and even
allows students to experience parliamentary procedure and Roberts Rules through its orderly meetings, something Hannah was unfamiliar with until this year. Hannah also wants students to know that it is never too late to join. “Most people join FFA when they are freshman, but I didn’t feel singled out,” she said. “If you’re interested in any type of activity, go for it.” Hannah’s glad she did. Not only does she get to spend some extra time with her brother studying something they are both passionate about, but she’ll gain additional experience before heading into her career in the ag industry.
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