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The Sauk Rapids Herald

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board has earned another award for their dedication to the district. The board will be presented with the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Board of Distinction Jan. 12 at the MSBA Annual Leadership Conference. “It’s a pretty special honor,” said superintendent Dr. Daniel Bittman. “Not too many boards receive this award. It’s conÀrmation that we are a well-built, well-run machine.” In order to receive this award, each board member has to accrue 100 hours of training over the course of four years. “This is the Àrst time the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education will be recognized with such a prestigious award from MSBA,” Bittman said. “I’m very proud of them.”

In addition to receiving the honor, board members and Bittman will present to other school boards from around the state during the leadership conference, discussing the topics of equal access and opportunity and successful communication and engagement. In other school board news: • The school board welcomed Ryan Butkowski after he took the oath of ofÀce along with returning members Mark Hauck, Tracy Morse and Jan Solarz. • The board elected ofÀcers during the organizational meeting. Hauck remains the board chair. Phil Rogholt was elected vice-chair, Lisa Braun as clerk and Robyn Holthaus as treasurer. •The board held another facilities study work session Jan. 9 in preparation for the upcoming referendum in May. Recommendations from the community should be approved by resolution in late February or March.

Sauk Rapids city council continued from front____ strictions on Sixth Avenue and Summit Avenue 100 feet north and 100 feet south of their respective roundabout splitter islands in order to facilitate trafÀc safely. • Approved posting a utility maintenance position that will soon become vacant. • Accepted a feasibility report and set a public hearing for Feb. 13. The city plans on a mill and overlay of sections of Summit Avenue, Stearns Drive, and portions of 13th Avenue and 10th Street North which connect to Stearns Drive. They will also be adding an Island View Parking Lot of 6-8 vehicles and grinding the existing bituminous and resurfacing River Avenue North from Municipal Park to the Sauk Rapids Bridge. • Approved up to $40,000 of the half-cent sales tax dollars to be used toward the installation of restrooms at Bob Cross Park grandstand. • Approved the goals and recommendations set forth by the St. Cloud area cities for the 2017 legislative session. • Approved and authorized an amusement permit for Townsquare Media’s Wingfest April 22 at the Ben-

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ton County Fairgrounds. • Approved and adopted a resolution allowing a temporary 3.2 beer license for the Sauk Rapids Jaycees to be used at the April 22 Wingfest event. • Approved a preliminary and Ànal plat in Scenic Acres for an outlot not originally included. A single family home is planned for the land. • Approved the 2017 boards and commissions. There are two vacancies on the recreation board and two vacancies on the planning commission which will remain open until Àlled. • Approved upgrading the city’s scanning and Àling system to Avante LaserÀche Software, which will allow unlimited images to be scanned and managed. The city has reached its maximum of 1 million images with the current software that was purchased in 2008. • Removed the assessments of properties acquired by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Three of said properties have been sold El Rosario, Inc for the expansion of Manea’s Meats and two other properties are still currently owned by the city. • Approved city administrator Ross Olson and city Ànance director Jack Kahlhamer’s attendance to the Ehlers MN Public Finance Seminar Feb. 2-3. • Approved a special assessment roll deferral for 801 Fifth Ave N. • Allowed the police department to become a member of the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center. • Approved the purchase of ballistic shields, body armor and four desktop computers for the police department. • Approved attendance to the annual 2017 League of Minnesota Cities Newly Elected OfÀcials Conference.

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that because horses are herd animals, they look to their leader for safety and reaction cues — much like a soldiers look to their leaders and need to trust and rely on them. “We all want to feel safe. Our instincts are to keep ourselves safe, so we develop behavioral patterns, addictions and various things,” she said. But the veterans and those participating in equine assisted therapy are not taking riding lessons. They work with the horses on the ground through mindfulness exercises and other challenging activities. “Most people are in the future or in the past, we are very rarely right here, right now,” Rothstein said. “Horses are in the present and when you are around them you have to be aware.” Mindfulness exercises involve breathing exercises and centering in on senses. A veteran will place their hand on an identiÀed spot on the horse. In some instances, they’ll walk and coordinate breathing and steps. The mental health professional will question the client on what they are feeling as well as hearing, smelling, etc.

etka said. “Each one of these people is important to me and I made sure they knew it. I got so many beautiful gifts, and getting those from the kids and the staff are the best.” Most people set New Year’s resolutions, but Kopetka doesn’t believe in that. “If you set resolutions, you often break them. So I try to avoid them,” Kopetka said. “However, I do have a new mentality. I’ve learned not to take my health for

granted, to do the annual checkups on schedule.” As Kopetka looks into 2017, she’s proud to be able to look forward, rather than dwelling on what she’s gone through the last six months. “I’ve got my life back,” she said. “I’m not only thankful for being cancer-free, but also blessed for my family and friends. It’s with their support that I can move on and be okay.”

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“Mindfulness exercises cause you to be much more present. It helps you relax from anxiety, depression, hypersensitivity and other things. Once veterans go through these exercises, they can utilize these tools elsewhere in their lives. If they are out in a crowd and have anxiety attacks or suffer a PTSD moment, they can use the same exercise to bring them back to the present as opposed to having anxiety about the future or worrying about the past,” Rothstein said. Veterans are sometimes facing moral dilemmas, guilt and difÀculties in transitioning back into society. Oftentimes admitting they need help can be harder than turning inside themselves and taking on substance abuse or dangerous behaviors. “Whether it is in a group scenario or one-on-one with the horses, this is an opportunity for people to learn or work together to learn how to cope and deal with stressors or triggers that will set them off,” Rothstein said. “And if a person has something they need to work on that they are having troubles sharing with anyone else, they can take the horse away

and talk to them. It’s offering people the opportunity to learn some of those things they may not share in a regular ofÀce. They might share something with the horses they won’t share with us and that’s okay. It’s not important we know it, it is important they know and can get it out and move one from there.” Veterans are able to attend the open house as well as “Fall-in Fridays” where they can visit the farm and begin forming relationships with the horses by brushing them and spending time with them before delving into more psychotherapy sessions. “I want it to be a nonproÀt for veterans, so they don’t have to pay for anything,” Rothstein said. “It’s a small way we can help them. This world is a tough place to be in and I enjoy helping people feel better. I like that I can utilize the horses because I know their healing beneÀts have been wonderful for me throughout my lifetime. For more information visit http://sandyknollfarm. weebly.com.

Death ruled accident

SAUK RAPIDS — The death of a 22-year-old St. Cloud man who was found dead alongside Highway 10 early December has been ruled an accident. OfÀcers found the body of Seth Juedes Dec. 7 in a ditch near the intersection of County Road 33 and Highway 10 after Juedes had been

reported missing. The medical examiner found Juedes died as a result of environmental cold exposure, and noted intoxication as a signiÀcant condition. Accoridng to the report from the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, Juedes had been out with friends Dec. 5 and in the early morning hours left their company, made ac-

quaintances at a different bar and traveled to 500 66th Street NW, Rice. Realizing the business was closed, video evidence and interviews indicated Juedes refused repeated offers for him to get back into the vehicle and instead, walked away from the new acquaintances.

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riding lessons. She noticed that many times while participating in the activities, the horses were helping her students with other challenges in their lives. “It was fun for me because I was watching how the horses responded differently to different people,” Rothstein said. “You could have the exact same horse and two different students, and the horse would respond with two different personalities because they were reading that person.” If a person had high energy, a horse would perhaps act in a similar way. If a person reacted with a tense or stern body language, a horse might resist or be stubborn. Rothstein would help her students understand the behavior of the horse and how their actions were received. They would talk about how the same challenges were possibly showing up elsewhere in their lives, and ultimately work through the issues. Rothstein believes veterans can beneÀt from the program because they share similar inherent instincts. She is establishing a nonproÀt portion of Gaits of Hope to try and fully fund treatment for military veterans. “Horses want to feel safe,” Rothstein said. “They are a prey animal. They are not the predator. So even when they are in captivity with us, they are always on the look-out for what is going to be dangerous for them.” Rothstein explained

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every day occurrence and I really appreciated it. It made going through treatment so much easier.” One of Kopetka’s biggest efforts during her cancer journey was making sure people knew how much their thoughts, gifts and help meant to her. “They need to know how much all of these things helped. If it wasn’t for all of the support, going through cancer treatment would have been so much worse,” Kop-

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RICE — The city of Rice has a new payroll direct deposit resolution — an issue which had been lingering over the past months. The council approved a resolution requiring all city employees to use direct deposit unless a signed statement is received by the city requesting they be paid by check. Current employees who wish to receive checks must submit a request by Jan. 15. New employees will have ten days from their hire date to do so. The resolution also allows those under the age of 18 and those who are being paid less than $500 to receive paper checks.

The current resolution phases out over the course of three years at which time it will be revisited by the council. In other council news: • Swore in Rice Mayor Dale Rogholt and city council members Bryan Anderson and Chris Scheel. • The 2017 salary schedule failed and will need to be approved at a later date. The council had questions regarding a fee for reporting Àre incidents to townships, as well as the addition of salaries to Àre department lieutenants. The salary addition had not been approved by the council. • Approved the evening rental of the Old Village Hall to Two Rivers Baptist Church. • Approved committing funds from the general fund

to the police and Àre departments. The city veriÀed an email trail proving the funds were donated for speciÀc departments and has placed in their respective funds for future use. • Approved the $20,000 donation from the Rice FireÀghter’s Association that was presented at the last meeting in December. • The city received six request for proposals for the civil engineer company and 10 comprehensive park plans. The park board will recommend a candidate for the park plan to the council and the council will interview the engineers before voting. • Approved the 2017 annual appointments and fee schedule.

The Sauk Rapids Herald

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

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SAUK RAPIDS — The Central Minnesota Llama Club has been busy over the last few months from the Veterans Day Parade at the St. Cloud VA, to greeting visitors to the 7th Annual Winter Nights and Lights Parade in St. Cloud, to greeting visitors at Hinkemeyer Tree Farm, Rice.

Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement 4-hr. refresher course. Miller Auto Plaza, 2930 Second St. S, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294.

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Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Gaits of Hope Veteran Demos. Live demonstrations of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning. Sandy Knoll Farm, 2623 125th St NE, Rice.

Triple “A”, Excel winners announced This year’s Triple “A” and Excel winners were announced Jan. 4. Three students were honored for their dedication and excellence, for both inside the school walls and throughout the community. Seniors Ethan Baker, son of Randy and Tori Baker, and Skyler Zeilenga, daughter of Marie and Randy Zeilenga, were awarded the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Triple “A” awards for their commitment to academics, arts and athletics. In order to be eligible, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a high

school senior, participate in Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) sponsored activities and comply with MSHSL’s Code of Conduct. Junior Bailey Becker, daughter of Brad and Linda Becker, received recognition from the school as the Excel Award winner, which requires applicants to volunteer in the community. Look for features on each of these students in the upcoming issues of the Sauk Rapids Herald.

WATAB TOWNSHIP – Jon Bogart presented the latest draft of the 95th Street road project to the Watab Town Board Jan. 3. Bogart’s latest updates include curb and gutter along the road from 10th Avenue to Lakewood Shores, which will help with water management on the road. Other aspects of the

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Friday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. — “Anne of Green Gables” One Act Play Performance. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids.

Updates are expected in February. In other township news: • Board members met with representatives from Rockwood Estates in December to discuss possible amendments to Ordinance 3: Establishing Fees for Emergency Protection Services. Clerk Pat Spence said it was a good meeting with lots of discussion, but no decisions were made. The attorneys present at the meeting are

pushing the board to remove medical calls from their contract with the Rice Fire Department, which is under negotiation currently. Updates are expected at upcoming board meetings. The board set two special meetings for January. The budget meeting will occur Jan. 17 and the Board of Audit meeting will occur Jan. 24.

honor. scale. Lain and Neubauer both received a perfect 4.0 GPA. South Dakota State University announces dean's Lain receives scholarship list BROOKINGS, S.D. — BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State University McKinley Lain and Amanda announced McKinley Lain of Neubauer, both of Sauk Sauk Rapids, is receiving the Rapids, have been named to Yellow & Blue Scholarship the dean's list for academic this academic year. Lain, a excellence during the fall 2016 freshman electrical engineering semester at South Dakota State major, is the son of Doug Lain University. and Christina Bemboom. He is a 2016 graduate of Sauk To earn dean's list Rapids High School. distinctions in SDSU's The recipient of the Yellow colleges, students must have & Blue Scholarship is selected completed a minimum of 12 by the ofÀce of admissions and credits and must have earned is a student who qualiÀes for at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 the Jackrabbit Guarantee which

awards a minimum of $1,000 per year for up to four years to any eligible Àrst-time student who earns an ACT score of 24 or higher on the ACT. Students must also attend the main campus in Brookings and meet minimum continuing eligibility requirements.

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Central Lakes College announces fall honor list BRAINERD — Central Lakes College-Brainerd and Staples has announced its 2016 fall semester honors list. Alexander Brenny and Taylor Burchell, both of Rice, have earned dean’s list honors. To be eligible students must earn grade-point average 3.25 to 3.74. The college awarded

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Tuesday, Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement 4-hr. refresher course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 2341294.

Thursday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 20 — Upper Midwest Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Trade Show. St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. Pre-conference workshops held Jan. 18 include two full day workshops about Getting Started in High Tunnel Production and Beginning Berry Production. Pre-registration is required. A Wednesday workshop from 1-4 p.m. is Advanced Food Safety Training for cottage food producers. For more information call (763) 4340400 or www.mfvga.org.

Bailey Becker (left) was recently named the Excel Award winner. Ethan Baker and Skyler Zeilenga were awarded the AAA award.

project include moving the road to the south, within the right of way, between 10th Avenue and Lakewood Shores, installing a railroad quiet zone, downgrading the two hills and minimizing the “S” curve. Bogart plans to seek bids for the project in February for it to be awarded to a contractor in March. The board is submitting the quiet zone application in January.

Monday, Jan. 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for All Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit http://fareforall.org or call (800) 582-4291.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 3-6 p.m. — Free car seat checks. The public is welcome to have car and booster seats checked for proper installation. Bring your car seat manual, vehicle manual and if possibly the child who will be using the seat. Gold Cross Ambulance, 2800 Seventh Street North, St. Cloud.

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Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and open to all faiths. For more information contact Pastor Prell at (320) 252-0120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen (320) 293-4545, judycr58@yahoo.com. Thursday, Jan. 12 and Friday, Jan. 13 — Minnesota Organic Conference and Trade Show. St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. For more information call MN Department of Ag at (651) 201-6012 or visit http://www.mda.state.mn.us/ food/organic/conference.aspx.

Benton County 4-H members — (front) Kaylin Janski; (back, from left) Greg Stelten, Emmi Janksi, Amy DeVries, Chloe Janski and Aden Devries-Stelten greeted and visited with customers Dec. 4 at Hinkemeyer Tree Farm in Rice.

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Saturday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S, Sartell. Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. — “Escape the Ordinary” winter reading program trivia. Trivia for sixth grade and older on the Great River Regional Library website at http://griver.org. Questions posted every 10 minutes. All questions can be answered using the library’s website. People play as individuals or teams to help their branch receive the traveling trophy. Contact your local Great River Regional Library for more information. Sunday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Our Lady of Lourdes Dinner. Menu includes chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, veggies, dessert, coffee and milk. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 208 W Broadway, Little Falls. Wednesday, Jan. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement 8-hr. refresher course. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www. mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Thursday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement 8-hr. Àrst-time course. Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 2341294. Thursday, Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m. — Cabin Fever Family Fun Night. Open gym, bingo, pizza and prizes. Mississippi Heights Elementary, 1003 Fourth St. S, Sauk Rapids.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PRINCIPAL property is not redeemed under THE RIGHT TO ORIGINAL VERIFICATION OF THE AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 7, 2017 unless that DEBT AND IDENTITY OF $122,250.00 DUE AND date falls on a weekend or legal THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR AMOUNT WITHIN THE TIME CLAIMED TO BE DUE holiday, in which case it is the PROVIDED BY LAW IS AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, next weekday, and unless the NOT AFFECTED BY THIS INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, redemption period is reduced to PAID BY MORTGAGEE: 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. ACTION. 580.07 or 582.032. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, $106,409.95 that default has occurred in That prior to the commencement M O R T G A G O R ( S ) FROM conditions of the following of this mortgage foreclosure RELEASED proceeding Mortgagee/ FINANCIAL OBLIGATION described mortgage: Assignee of Mortgagee ON MORTGAGE:None DATE OF MORTGAGE: complied with all notice “THE TIME ALLOWED BY January 18, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Harold E requirements as required by LAW FOR REDEMPTION Simon and Merlyn B Simon, statute; That no action or BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE proceeding has been instituted MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL husband and wife. at law or otherwise to recover R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S MORTGAGEE: PNC Bank, NationalAssociation, the debt secured by said OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE successor by merger to National mortgage, or any part thereof; REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS PURSUANT to the power IF A JUDICIAL ORDER City Mortgage, a division of of sale contained in said IS ENTERED UNDER National City Bank. STATUTES, DATE AND PLACE OF mortgage, the above described MINNESOTA 582.032, RECORDING: Recorded property will be sold by the SECTION AMONG January 22, 2007 Benton Sheriff of said county as DETERMINING, OTHER THINGS, THAT THE County Recorder, Document follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: MORTGAGED PREMISES No. A345371. ARE IMPROVED WITH A ASSIGNMENTS OF March 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: RESIDENTIAL DWELLING MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, 581 Highway 23 Northeast ARE NOT PROPERTY NONE USED IN AGRICULTURAL T R A N S A C T I O N Foley, MN AGENT’S MORTGAGE to pay the debt then secured by PRODUCTION, AND ARE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, ABANDONED.” on said premises, and the costs Dated: January 4, 2017 ON MORTGAGE: NONE PNC Bank, National LENDER OR BROKER AND and disbursements, including Association Mortgagee/ MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR attorneys’ fees allowed by law Assignee of Mortgagee STATED ON MORTGAGE: subject to redemption within National City Mortgage, a six (6) months from the date of USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. division of National City Bank said sale by the mortgagor(s), Attorneys for Mortgagee/ RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE their personal representatives Assignee of Mortgagee SERVICER: PNC Bank, or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. 4500 Park Glen Road #300 National Association Minneapolis, MN 55416 MORTGAGED PROPERTY §580.07. (952) 925-6888 ADDRESS: 706 18th Street TIME AND DATE TO 4 - 16-008102 FC North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 VACATE PROPERTY: If THIS IS A TAX PARCEL I.D. #: the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family COMMUNICATION FROM A 190284500 DEBT COLLECTOR. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or Document version 1.1 PROPERTY: December 11, 2013 Lot 3, Block 2, Prairie Garden before which the mortgagor(s) R-2-6B COUNTY IN WHICH must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated PROPERTY IS LOCATED: under section 580.30 or the Benton

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The Sauk Rapids Herald

OPINION

Spinning right back around

The year ahead

Hello everyone, my name is Kurt Hunstiger. I am the new mayor of Sauk Rapids. I will be writing a column in the Sauk Rapids Herald on a monthly basis to keep you updated on what is happening in the city. Although I am new to the mayoral position, I am not new to Sauk Rapids. My wife Ruth and I have lived in Sauk Rapids for 35 by KURT HUNSTIGER years. We also raised both of our Around the Town children, Michael and Emillee, here. I have worked in the Ànancial services business in the St. Cloud area for the 36 years. I have served the residents of city for the last 22 years in different positions including the Sauk Rapids City Council, Planning Commission, Joint Planning Board, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, numerous council sub-committees, as well as the St. Cloud Metro Transit Commission Board. The one project I am most proud to have worked on was the new Sauk Rapids Bridge and downtown redevelopment. Here are some of my plans for the next year: • Continue the planning and building of the Àeld house which was approved by the voters in 2014 utilizing the half cent sales tax. • Appoint a committee to discuss and research the feasibility of forming a police reserve program. We need to look at costs associated with the program and the funding sources. • I want to start a recognition program for Sauk Rapids residents. We have many people in Sauk Rapids doing wonderful things every day. I would like to recognize them for their contributions to the community. If you know someone doing special things, please contact me. • Currently our planning commission has Àve members, but is authorized to have up to seven. I would like to add two additional members to include more residents in our decision making process. The additional members would add more depth and include members with different life experiences. The commission typically meets once per month and makes recommendations to the city council regarding future developments, zoning, proposed plats, variances, etc. If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the commission, please contact me. Finally, I am very honored to be your mayor. I will treat this responsibility with the utmost respect and professionalism. The city council members and I are elected to represent all of you. If you have questions, concerns or ideas of something we as a city can do, please feel free to contact me or one of the council members. You are also welcome to attend council meetings to share ideas with us. We have very good city council members with many years of experience. Steve, Nick, Ellen and myself are more than willing to take your calls or emails. My email address is: khunstiger@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. The other members’ addresses can be found on the city website. Thank you very much for the opportunity to serve as your mayor. I hope you and your families have a Happy New Year!

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During the summer between sixth and sevFor Christmas this year, I was gifted my own enth grades, I began diligently listening to my record player. It’s a sleek black portable Crosley father’s record collection. I discovered an artist Cruiser, and I could not be more excited. I had named Donovan who made me laugh with his a Sinatra album already. Ol’ blue eyes couldn’t quirky song “The Intergalactic Laxative.” I behave been a better serenade with the twinkling came familiar with the sounds, style and melowhite lights on my tree a few weeks ago, but I dies of the Jim Croce and tried to analyze “The knew I’d need to expand my collection. I dipped Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel. I by NATASHA BARBER into Barnes & Noble Friday evening and decidset aside well-known artists like the Carpenters, ed to treat myself to a few albums. After thumbCreedence Clearwater Revival and the Allman ing through the racks, I collected about Àve. One Brothers Band (all of whom I had no idea were dilemma I had was whether to purchase Beatles’ well-known until I reached my 20s) for less-known artists “1” which combines number one hits from all albums or to who appealed to my tastes like Vikki Carr and her rendition choose the trusty Beatles blue album with my favorite song of “Danny’s Song.” “Something” (George had always been my favorite by far.) But the albums I played most over those next two years Quantity or…? as I was becoming a teenager were from none other than I left the store with neither. Apparently my teenage crush the Beatles. on Jakob Dylan, lead singer of the WallÁowers and son of Over and over and over again, my brother and I would Bob, won. I purchased “Bringing Down the Horse,” which listen to the red and blue double disc vinyls recorded by has been a staple for me since freshman year. I thought it the greatest boy band in history. We transitioned from the would be wonderful to hear it with the crackle of the LP. happy-go-lucky teeny-bopper songs from the mid-1960s to But that’s not the sound I received at all…instead rather, a their deeper, more thought-provoking lyrics they left us as tinny echo of something that should have been full-bodied, the decade progressed. And when the mood was right, we It was like getting a watered down glass of wine. went right back to “I Feel Fine.” Lesson learned. I now know that the music of the ‘90s Spending those years parked next to that record player, and today, probably doesn’t sound that great on the vinyls receiver and two wooden speakers, I learned a lot about of yesteryear. Their digital tracks were made for the digital myself. But I also created a love for buying albums and age. I’ll be going back for the dust on the bottle this week listening to them as collective works, rather than single and rather than settling on the quantity on an album, you’ll songs—something society lost unfortunately with the cre- Ànd me investing in the reproduced originals. Let’s just ation of MP3s and online sales of tracks. hope they have all I’m looking for.

I like your face...part two

When I suggested you Google Cameron time with God is the only thing that refreshes me. Jesus spent time alone with God in the Dallas, it was mainly to point out what kids desert, He went out to the mountain, and even today are doing with social media, and getting right before His death, He went to the garden. famous for it. Posting pictures or funny videos But each time, when He was done, He called His of themselves and gaining followers by the hunfriends to be with Him. One of those friends was dreds and thousands. What good does this lead even going to betray Him. It doesn’t matter if to? What harm does this lead to? Let’s look closyour child is buried in social media or you yourer at our design. self are only communicating to people through What good is any knowledge, unless it email or phone. Jesus sets every example for us points us back to our rescuer? It’s OK to have a slew of followers. Jesus and His disciples had by MERCY NYGAARD to communicate and build relationships in person, even when we get burned by those relationcrowds of people rushing Him, eager to follow Life by Faith ships. A friend stabbing us in the back is enough His every move. But, He was about His father’s for us to cry out, “This is why I never make time business. He was pointing everyone to God and away from sin. Any other form of fan base is short-term for people’s faces!” Yet, John tells us, the message from JegratiÀcation and long-term emptiness and unfulÀlling. sus is that if we fellowship with Jesus, we walk in the light, Even in Cameron Dallas’s NetÁix series, you witness him and can have fellowship with one another. (1st John 5-7.) draw a core group of friends to himself to share face-to- His blood cleanses us from all sin and we should continue face interaction in all their vain and narcissistic common in fellowship, making time and being present in that time, interests. The desire to be with each other is instinctually for real relationships. I realized I was getting tired and having physical draindesigned within us, as we are made in God’s image. Jesus called disciples to be with Him. The problem is, as this doc- ing side affects when I was about to meet with a series of umentary shows, the kids are not mentally present although people when I remembered Satan’s age old tactics. For they’re standing in front of each other’s faces. They are thousands of years he has tried to eliminate the Bible and obsessed with their phones and gaining more followers and the church. If the enemy cannot get rid of the living word likes. Simon Sinek’s interview on YouTube, about millie- of God, if he cannot get rid of the church, the father of lies nials in the workplace, informs us of the addiction, likening will inÀltrate the church and inÀltrate relationships, and he it to smoking, alcohol and gambling. All of which have age certainly doesn’t want me to let you in on it. Tired I may restrictions...but not technology and social media. Adults have been, but I praise God for His power is made perfect must take Simon’s advice as well. Addiction is not age bi- in weakness. The king of self love has been having a Àeld day with ased. We don’t need to interact in person constantly because social media. In youths and adults. Adults have found a it’s in our design. Jesus often needed to get away by him- comfy spot on Facebook and youths have found many other self and be somewhere quiet and lonely, only to spend time social media avenues that adults have never heard of. All with His heavenly Father. Unlike Jesus, honestly, I don’t outlets are creating an unhealthy, temporary Àx for insecualways like people’s faces, but like Jesus, spending quiet rities and depression and oh the devil is so happy! We are so addicted to distracting ourselves from the person standing Àve feet away from us. We are addicted to talking to people without ever having to speak a word in person. Wake up to the culture shift harming our relationships. When teaching your children this, if they’re like mine, eyes E-mail to natasha@saukherald.com will be rolled and you may be ousted as the oldest fashLetters to the editor and other opinion articles are welcome. ioned parent ever. We must accept that headache in the now Letters must be signed with a Àrst and last name and include so that the heartache will not be there for the future. My an address and phone number. Letters should be short (under husband and I are not perfect parents, and we do not have 300 words) and to the point, and be submitted by Friday at perfect children. We did the smart phone thing, giving it to our daughter much too young. It was our bad and we had to 5 p.m. take it away. For now, she is going to have to learn patience and practice socializing in person. As adults, we need to put down our phones on purpose as an example. Together, let’s build a community that is present when face to face.

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Adrian Jurek

Adrian Jurek, age 82, of Rice, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morrill. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with full Military Honors. Friends could call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Foley Funeral Home in Foley and one hour prior to the service at the church in Morrill. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home. Adrian Edward Jurek was born July 26, 1934, in Alberta Township, Benton County to Henry and Clara (Tadych) Jurek Sr. He married Particia Wolf on Nov. 8, 1969 at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. Adrian farmed with his father before buying his own farm in 1969. He farmed most of his life near Rice, retiring

Adrian Jurek

in 2009. He also worked for Franklin Manufacturing and Electrolux for 33 years. He loved raising beef cattle and Allis Chalmer tractors and attending auction sales. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune. Adrian especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and giving them hay rides. He was a

Jerome “Bud” F. Lubbesmeier

in 1989. He then worked for Design Line Cabinets and also worked for the St. Cloud Park & Rec. Dept. at Wilson Park for many years. Bud was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake. He enjoyed woodworking, bird watching and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and was very proud of them! Bud was

Diane G. Rau

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Diane G. Rau, age 61, who passed away Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will ofÀciate and burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Minden Township. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church. Parish prayers were at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

William Jehoich

Diane G. Rau

Diane was born Feb. 25, 1955, in St. Cloud to Charles and Ardel (Elwell) Miller. She married Jerome “Jerry” Rau on Feb. 21, 1976, in Foley. Diane was a nurse for

Lloyd an early age, often from

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church for William “Wild Bill” Jehoich, age 95 of Sauk Rapids, who passed away peacefully Saturday at the Saint Cloud Hospital. Rev. Paul Cloeter will ofÀciate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Prayer services will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bill was born July 6, 1921, to Alexander and Elizabeth (Thompson) Jehoich in Quakertown, Pa. He married the love of his life, Myrtelene (Bliss) Jehoich on March 15, 1949, in Sartell. Bill was stationed state-side in the U.S. Army during WWII. He also was a dynamite monkey at the Civil Conservation Corps Camp in Oregon. Bill road the rails and hitchhiked from

U.S. Army Veteran and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, Rice; sons and daughters; Brenda (Robert) Miller, Morrill; Jason, Rice; Shawn (Rachel), Andover; Kimberly (Adam) Diskerud, St. Cloud; Amanda (Trent) Crowe, Foley; 11 grandchildren; Zach, Brian, Brandon, Bradley, Calvin, Sylvia, Hunter, Brooklyn, Gracie, Nevaeh and Aaliyah and brothers and sisters; Doris Robak, Sartell; Gordon (Darlene), Gilman; Janice (Donald) Lachinski, Mora; Henry Jr.(Christine) of Foley; Hilary (Judy), St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Shannon, brothers; Rubin, Dennis and a brother-in-law, Ambrose Robak.

“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”

Jerome “Bud” F. Lubbesmeier

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Jerome “Bud” Lubbesmeier, age 92, who passed away Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Thomas Becker will ofÀciate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church in Mayhew Lake. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Bud was born Dec. 6, 1924, in St. Cloud to Frank and Hildegard Lubbesmeier. He married Eleanor Rudnicki on May 27, 1952. Bud farmed in the Mayhew Lake area, retiring

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Butte, Mont. to Wisconsin. He worked at the St. Regis Paper Mill in Sartell for over 25 years as the “Dam Man”. He lived in many different states throughout his life and took many trips with Myrtelene from coast to coast. Bill loved to camp, garden, hunt, Àsh and spend time with his family and friends. He was always ready for a hot game of cards. He is described as a gentle man who loved life and loved to tell stories about his many adventures. Survivors include his wife, Myrtelene; children, David (Shelley), Tim (Patti), Randy (Wendy); siblings, Mildred Angell, Arlene Stanley, Beverly LofÁer; 14 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; child, Danny; and 11 siblings. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

“Our Country is in Mourning, A Soldier Died Today.”

a hardworking, kind hearted, gentle, simple, genuine man with a great sense of humor. Survivors include his children, Tom (Rose) of Mayhew Lake, Jill of Rochester, Kim (Jim) Hanson of Coon Rapids and Jay (Sue Visconti) of Bloomington; grandchildren, Amy, Todd, Jake, Daniel and Kasey; and great grandchildren, Kailee, Raylee, Aubrie and Jackson. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor on Sept. 25, 2001; sisters, Mary Lou Burns and Rita Behrend; granddaughter, Katie; and son-in-law, Paul Henke. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and St. Croix Hospice for the wonderful care given to Bud. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

over 35 years at the St. Cloud Hospital and St. Benedict’s Senior Community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Diane loved going up to Nokay Lake and taking trips to the casino with family. She also loved to shop, watch movies and read. She especially loved her four granddaughters. Diane was a happy, caring, loving person who always made everyone’s day better. She always knew how to help people. She was a great listener and had a very contagious laugh. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Sauk Rapids; children, Jennifer (Jason) Philippi of

Jaclyn C. Conroy

Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. Jan. 6, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Jaclyn C. Conroy, age 84, who passed away Jan. 2 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman ofÀciated and burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chokio. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Jan. 5 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Friday at the church. Parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Jackie was born Oct. 17, 1932, in Randall to William & Ella (Hoglund) Nutter. Jackie worked as a LPN at the Morris Hospital. She married Leo Conroy on Oct. 11, 1952, in Morris, and the couple farmed in Chokio until moving to Sauk Rapids in 1964. She and Leo owned and operated Conroy Floral in Sauk Rapids for 26 years, retiring in 1986. She was

a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jackie was a former member of the Sauk Rapids Lioness Club and the Waterford Red Hatters. She enjoyed Àshing, hunting, housekeeping, restoring furniture, garage sales, shopping and playing Farkel. Jackie was very social and active in many activities at the Waterford in Sartell. She had a great sense of humor and kept her wit right up until the end. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very important to her. Jackie is survived by her children, Marian

Roger W. Torkelson

Roger Wayne Torkelson, age 77, Sauk Rapids, died Jan. 4, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications of pulmonary Àbrosis. Funeral services were Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at Graham United Methodist Church, Rice. Visitation was two hours prior to the service at church on Sunday. Burial was in Graham United Methodist Cemetery, Rice. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Roger was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Turner County, S.D. to Oscar and Eunice (Anderson) Torkelson. Roger was raised in the St. Cloud area by his mother and stepfather, Eunice and Willard HartÀel. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1957. On Aug. 6, 1966, Roger was united in marriage to Diane

Holdingford, Sarah (Lenny) Haberman of Clear Lake and Mitchell (Larissa) Rau of Minot, N.D.; Siblings, Deb (Dan) Sonmore, Terry (Janie) Miller, Dawn (Rob) Stroh, Tim (Collette) Miller, Chris (John) West and Chuck (Melissa) Miller; and grandchildren, Gracie, Maddie, Kiley and Sophia. Diane was preceded in death by her parents; and sons, Ryan, John and Joseph. In lieu of Áowers, memorials are preferred. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.com

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Jaclyn C. Conroy

days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be Àled with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the Àling of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: 12/29/16 /s/ Cheryl Woehler Registrar /s/ Cheryl Woehler Court Administrator R-1-2P

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Roger W. Torkelson

Pick at Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church in St. Cloud. He was employed by Landwehr Construction. Roger was a member of Graham United Methodist Church and a member of labor union since 1980. He volunteered at Whitney Senior Center and with the Meals on Wheels Program. Roger enjoyed singing and listening to music, reading, traveling, woodworking,

Fitzsimmons (John Michog) of Rush City, Gail (Butch) Behrend of Ham Lake, Timothy (Mary Kay) of Brainerd, Thomas (Jonell) of Sauk Rapids, Lynn (Mike) Bangen of St. Paul Park, Annette (Jamee) Holmgren of Kilgore, Texas, Janet Conroy of Lakeland, Margaret Becker of Baxter; son-inlaw, Kevin Cronquist of Brainerd; siblings, Joan Axel of Richmond, Va. and Douglas Nutter of Mesa, Colo.; 32 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; daughter, Rita Cronquist; brother, John Nutter; and two great-grandsons. A special thank you to all the staff and friends at the Waterford in Sartell, CentraCare Hospice and Quiet Oaks Hospice House for all the care given to Jackie and her family. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

hunting, Àshing and watching NASCAR. Survivors include his wife Diane Torkelson of Sauk Rapids; sons and daughters, Thomas (Cecilia) Torkelson of Denver, Colo.; Michael Torkelson of Starbuck; Kimberly (Jon) Bergstrom of Yorktown, Va.; Tammy (Troy Coleman) Torkelson of St. Cloud; brother, Ronald (Tammie) HartÀel of Dallas, TX; sister, Elaine (Wayne) Westergren of St. Cloud; and seven grandchildren, Erik, Lukas, Lauren and Kara Bergstrom, Marianna and Josef Coleman, and Florencia Arena. He was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Stich, mother, father, stepfather, Willard HartÀel, and grandson Allen Coleman. In lieu of Áowers memorials are preferred.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Golden Nursery and Tree Farm (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 15621 5th Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367 (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered ofÀce address: Gerald Golden, 300 W Centre St Lot 10, Royalton, MN 56373 and Joel Golden, 15621 5th Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367 (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required Àelds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Gerald Golden Owner 11/29/2016 R-1-2P

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION (OfÀcial Publication) Public Storage, Inc. PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgad TRS, Inc. will conduct Sales at Public Storage located at Public Storage Self-Storage, Sauk Rapids 25553, 1111 Franklin Ave., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 NOTICE OF SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public auction on January 27, 2017, personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items at 9:30 a.m. The name of the person(s) whose personal property is to be sold is as follows 1114 Nistler, Mike 1116 Kray, Mark 1118 Vanwilgen, Jody 1119 Hanson, Wally 1304 Randall, Jody 1305 Theisen, Ralph 1306 Burch, Dominique 1344 Mundis, James 1421 Box, Carrie 1422 Cole, Margaret 1423 Behrend, Samantha 1436 Lafrance, Christine 1444 Bucholz, Kimberly 1448 Kiwelu, Miranda 1514 Sundstrom, Markelle 1517 Reno, Samantha

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Monday, Dec. 26 2 assists Tuesday, Dec. 27 1945 hrs – animal on the 300 block of 2nd Ave NE 1 trafÀc stop Wednesday, Dec. 28 1 trafÀc stop; 1 ordinance violation; 1 assist; 1 medical call Thursday, Dec. 29 0932 hrs – civil on the 200 block of 9th Ave NE 1114 hrs – theft on the 400 block of Main St E 1311 hrs – driving 1347 hrs – theft on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW 1418 hrs – predatory offender registry 1 alarm; 1 medical call; 1 permit issued Friday, Dec. 30 2016 hrs – utility problem on Main St and Division St 4 trafÀc stops; 2 permits issued; 2 records checks Saturday, Dec. 31 2 trafÀc stops; 1 parking violation Sunday, Jan. 1 2237 hrs – burglary on the 700 block of 3rd St SW

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Dec. 26 0207 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 0802 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 1028 hrs – fraud on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1046 hrs – domestic on 6th Ave N 1201 hrs – welfare check on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1450 hrs – utility problem on the 1200 block of Broadway Ave S 1815 hrs – animal on the 700 block of 2nd Ave S 2040 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 4th Ave S 2045 hrs – repo vehicle 2211 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave 7 trafÀc stops; 3 alarms; 3 assists; 1 medical call Tuesday, Dec. 27 0248 hrs – domestic on the 1500 block of Peach Ct 0904 hrs – utility problem on 3rd Ave N and 4th St N 1258 hrs – death on the 2000 block of High Dr 1606 hrs – theft on the 400 block of River Ave S 1721 hrs – vehicle 1744 hrs – vehicle 1941 hrs – trafÀc hazard on 3rd Ave and 5th St 2226 hrs – civil on the 800 block of Benton Dr 2243 hrs – disturbance on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 2300 hrs – property on the 800 block of Benton Dr 3 trafÀc stops; 4 parking violations; 3 medical calls; 1 assist Wednesday, Dec. 28 0008 hrs – open door on the 700 block of 8th St N 0723 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 0820 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1100 block of Oak Crest Dr 1022 hrs – theft on the 1500 block of Peach Dr NE 1254 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of River Ave S 1515 hrs – domestic on the 1400 block of Schooners End 1822 hrs – welfare check on 2nd St and Benton Dr 1903 hrs – disorderly conduct on the 200 block of 14th St S 9 trafÀc stops; 4 medical calls; 2 assists; 5 permits issued Thursday, Dec. 29 0032 hrs – vehicle 0042 hrs – vehicle 0252 hrs – disturbance on the 3300 block of 10th Ave NE 1237 hrs – hit and run on Benton Dr 1515 hrs – theft on the 1100 block of Garden Brook Dr 1548 hrs – child on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 2309 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 1st St S 2 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 1 human services report Friday, Dec. 30 0234 hrs – suspicious activity on the 900 block of 6th Ave N 1342 hrs – civil on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1448 hrs – harassment on the 200 block of 13th St N 1621 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1625 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1629 hrs – suspicious activity 3200 block of Old Stone Ct NE 1734 hrs – suicidal person on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1820 hrs – domestic on the 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 2 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 medical call Saturday, Dec. 31 0034 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block River Ave N 0107 hrs – warrant on 6th St S and River Ave S 0113 hrs – violation court order on 6th Ave S 0215 hrs – drunk 1151 hrs – suspicious activity 10th Ave N and Benedict Dr N 1452 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 1507 hrs – warrant on the 900 block of Oak Crest Dr 1649 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1656 hrs – trespassing on 2nd St S and 2nd Ave S 1949 hrs – disturbance on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave S 2127 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of Division St 2208 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of Benton Dr n 2233 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 9th St N 2253 hrs – alcohol violations on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 2329 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1900 block of 4th Ave N 2333 hrs – child on the 1000 block of Water Ave S 4 trafÀc stops; 3 medical calls; 1 alarm; 3 assists Sunday, Jan. 1 0034 hrs – unwanted person on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 0057 hrs – domestic on the 600 block of 8th Ave N 0146 hrs – suspicious activity 1100 block of Garden Brook Dr 0202 hrs – warrant on Benton Dr N and Co Rd 29 0242 hrs – disturbance on the 300 block of 13th St N 0836 hrs – harassment on the 300 block of 13th St N 1113 hrs – harassment on the 300 block of 13th St N 1342 hrs – domestic on the 300 block of 2nd St S 1548 hrs – controlled substance on the 900 block of 6th Ave N 1715 hrs – unwanted on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 2 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 1 medical call

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A huge milestone

Bemboom reaches 100 wins by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Tony Bemboom has had one goal since he started wrestling, and on Jan. 5, he reached it. The Storm wrestling team celebrated with Bemboom as he attained his 100th varsity win. “It’s pretty huge,” Bemboom said. “This has always been my goal, and I’m so excited I reached it. It was really fun to celebrate with my teammates too. We all bond so well and they are some of my best friends.” Bemboom started wrestling varsity in eighth grade and says he doubted himself during the Àrst two years. “During those two years, I honestly thought I wouldn’t make it to 100,” Bemboom said. Coming from a family of wrestlers, Bemboom felt the pressure to do his best. “My dad has been one of my biggest coaches,” Bemboom said. “He said it was one of the proudest moments he’s had as a father when I got my 100th.” Now that Bemboom has reached his goal, he is setting new, bigger goals. “I really want to make it to state and do well there,” he said. “I also really want to make it into the top three for our school records. My true goal there is to make it to second all-time, which is 133 wins. That would be

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Tony Bemboom celebrates 100 varsity wins with his head coach Terry Gorecki Jan. 5.

pretty sweet to get to that point.” One of Bemboom’s main supporters is cousin and best friend Hunter Rajkowski. “We’ve wrestled together since we’ve been 4-years old,” Bemboom said. “We have a really cool friendship and it makes it even better when we can wrestle together. The two of us practice together all the time, even when we aren’t in season.” Rajkowski agreed, smil-

by LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER

With Willmar being a tough test in the past, the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm defeated the Willmar Cardinals Jan. 6 on their home court, 57-52. “We came to play as a team,” coach Foley said. “There was no one person who made the difference, it was everyone working

together and trusting each other to Ànish a basketball game.” Bailey Becker led the Storm with 15 points on the board, with two of her shots being three-pointers. Staci Meyer contributed 14 points, and averaged 63 percent in free throws. Brooke Torvik added another eight points to the scoreboard, making three two-pointers and was 50 percent in free throws.

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Ken was the coach and he deÀnitely got me to where I needed to be, but this year, Gorecki is pushing me even harder toward my goals. It’s intense at times, but it’s really good for me.” Bemboom is 12-2 this season, with 102 wins overall. “He’s done really well,” said Gorecki. “And it’s a lot of fun to watch the other coaches push him and the rest of the team.”

Foley recalled there being one possession that Willmar had with 2:30 left that the Storm were able to play sound man defense for 42 seconds and get the defensive rebound. “We have been working on pushing each other in every drill, making everything a competition and making sure everyone is being physical and expecting contact in games,” Foley said. “We are focusing less on what other

teams are doing and more on what we need to do. We are a family that is going to work together to be successful.” The Storm are currently 5-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play. They will play against Alexandria Jan. 12 at home. SRR 19 38--57 W 30 32--52

Results: Bailey Becker 15 Staci Meyer 14, Brooke Torvik 8 Bailey Roscoe 6, Ella Douvier 6, Angela Konz 6, Brooklyn Harren 2.

Lumberjacks defeat North Stars, increase division lead by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The Granite City Lumberjacks triumphed 4-1 over division rival, the Breezy Point North Stars, Jan. 7. The game was fast-paced, hard fought and the teams were tied at the beginning of the third, but the Jacks Àltered in three pucks to take the game. During the Àrst period, Granite City tender Mac Berglove made two miraculous saves against North Stars Austin Langworthy and Christian Lenzmeier, to

hold the Breezy Point team to at zero. Langworthy went one to one on a breakaway and Lenzmeier upended the goalie with his shot on goal, but Berglove was able to save both plays. Granite City took a point at 8:42 when Owen Sikich managed to poke the puck away from his opponent, feeding it to teammate Keenan Lund who made the quick goal. Sikich was credited with the assist. Breezy’s Trystan Sabina got one past Berglove with just over a minute of play in the second. The two teams

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ing with pride. “We’ve been friends and practice partners as long as I can remember, so seeing him reach 100 wins is special to me,” he said. “We have helped each other become the wrestlers we are today. I couldn’t be more proud of him because he has deÀnitely put in the work to earn this achievement.” Bemboom also credits the coaching staff for getting him to the level he’s at. “Last year, my uncle

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battled it out until North Star goalie Magnus Lindhe made a mistake that potentially cost his team the game. Lindhe went to collect the puck from behind his net, and as Granite City rushed the play Matthew Sprink was able to Ànd the back of the unguarded net with help from Matthew Moran and Jordan Olson. Lindhe, frantic to get back into place, was laid out Áat. Granite City increased their lead when a centering pass to Tucker Bjorlin, from Sprink and Jack Petroske, made its way across the goal line. Ryan Smith scored the fourth, empty-net goal at 19:32. Berglove made 20 saves, Lindhe fended off 25 of 28 in 59:50. The North Stars sat eight minutes on four infractions; Lumberjacks 12 on six. New Ulm 3, Granite City 2 The Lumberjacks found themselves in penalty trouble during the away game against the New Ulm Steel

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University of Minnesota hires Fleck to lead football program PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH BETHKE

The Sauk Rapids-Rice varsity high kick team performs “Am I Dreaming” at home Jan. 9.

Teams take second at home show by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The Storm dance teams kept the silver on their home turf Jan. 9. The invitational consisted of four other teams – Monticello, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Apollo and Foley. “The meet went really well. It was fun to see local schools come together and support each other,” said coach Jennie Weber. “All the teams went out onto the Áoor and danced around as they waited for results, so that was fun to watch.” The kick team just started a new dance and Weber is proud of their accomplishments early on. “It was good to have second place for both of them,” Weber said. “It gives us motivation to keep going and pushing harder. For kick, it’s justiÀcation that they are learning the dance well, and hopefully we con-

Kelsey Kulow leaps during the Storm varsity jazz performance Captain Michaela Keller spins “Hold On.” The dance teams competed against four teams during the jazz performance Jan. 9 at the All-Area Dance Competition in the SRRHS. of “Hold On” at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Jan. tinue to push further.” the conference tournament. 9.

The dance team contin- They will return to their ues their season Jan. 13 at home Áoor Jan. 28.

Marlin stellar, but Storm fall by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The boys hockey team had a tough week as they faced off against Pine City Jan. 3, Little Falls Jan. 6 and Chisago Lakes Jan. 7. Throughout the week, tender Lukas Marlin saved 97 shots attempted for the Storm goal. The Storm lost all three games: 5-1 against Pine City, 5-3 against Little Falls and 4-2 against Chisago Lakes. The team continued their season Jan. 10 against Fer-

gus Falls and travel to Alexandria Jan. 12. Chisago Lakes 4, Sauk Rapids-Rice 2 Danny Sertich started things off in the Àrst period for the Storm, scoring the Àrst goal 11:12 into the game, assisted by Bryce Kirt and Morgan Barber. Kirt followed with the team’s Ànal goal 2:14 into the second period, assisted by Ben Sikes. The Storm sat 13 minutes on Àve infractions and attempted a total of 21 shots. Marlin saved 32 of the 36 shots attempted for the Storm’s net.

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Little Falls 5, Sauk Rapids-Rice 3 Daymin Dodge connected the puck to the net 50 seconds into the game against the Flyers, with help from Barber. The team remained scoreless throughout the remainder of the Àrst period and all of the second. Kirt scored 5:45 into the third, with assistance from Drake Raduns-Parsley and Sertich. Tucker Koenig followed less than a minute and a half later, assisted by Gavin Laine and Connor Cariveau. The Storm sat six min-

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To put it mildly, 2016 was a year to forget for the University of Minnesota football team. Sexual assault allegations against 10 of the team’s players caused them to be suspended for the team’s bowl game and ultimately led to the Àring of head coach Tracy Claeys, whose ill-fated and questionably-worded Tweet in support of his players was in poor taste no matter what he was intending to say. These stories dominated national headlines for weeks, by ANDY THAYER and that was most deÀnite- SPORTS COLUMNIST ly not the type of national publicity desired by a school that has already been rocked by scandals ranging from wrestlers illegally selling prescription drugs, to basketball players sharing explicit content via social media, to a former athletic director being forced to resign due to sexual harassment allegations. That is why, after a very brief coaching search that lasted only three days, the school’s administration brought in 36-year-old P.J. Fleck to lead their much-maligned football team back to respectability. It is clear they had identiÀed their preferred man for the job and pounced on Fleck as soon as Claeys was dismissed. This school needs to rebuild their culture and public perception, and hiring a leader for the program who is going to represent the University in a positive manner was of paramount importance. To says Fleck has a positive attitude is a complete understatement. This guy has an infectious, ebullient demeanor that is always turned up to maximum volume. I get the feeling he’s the kind of guy that can sell ice to an Eskimo and his team-Àrst “Row the Boat!” mantra is going to play much better in recruiting than Tracy Claeys’ descriptions of an 18-year-old’s intended assignments during line stunts and delayed A-gap blitzes. Athletic director Mark Coyle stated that the decision to Àre Claeys was made to “address challenges in recruiting, ticket sales and the culture of the program” in addition to the legal issues swirling around the team. If those were truly the university’s top priorities in their coaching search, then P.J. Fleck was the right hire. There’s no denying Fleck’s success at Western Michigan. After taking over a moribund MAC program that went 1-11 in his Àrst year as the head coach in 2013, Fleck still managed to sign a highly-ranked recruiting class that Rivals.com ranked highest among mid-major programs in 2014. The Broncos continued to improve during each year of his tenure, and went 13-1 this year, with their only defeat a narrow 24-16 loss to Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl. Fleck is already hard at work assembling his staff. It has been reported that Arkansas defensive coordinator Robb Smith will be leaving the Razorbacks for the same position here in Minnesota (take that, Bret Bielema!) and it is rumored that Ohio State offensive coordinator Ed Warinner is being targeted by Minnesota as well. Fleck is admittedly not a big “Xs and Os” guy and will rely heavily on his staff, while his focus will remain on recruiting and “changing the culture.” Fleck’s job isn’t going to be easy. Morale with the team’s current players is obviously terrible, and he’s going to have to convince these players to rededicate themselves to a program where they don’t believe that the school’s administration has their backs. However, Fleck isn’t running away from the challenge. “I eat difÀcult conversations for breakfast, and that’s why I took the job,” Fleck said. It remains to be seen whether Fleck can achieve the same type of success in a power Àve conference that he enjoyed at Western Michigan. My guard is up – I can’t help but shake the vibe that he has a similar buzzword-spewing snake-oil-salesman vibe to former Gophers Áop Tim Brewster. However, Fleck has a proven track record, and honestly, the Gophers needed to roll the dice a little with this hire. They weren’t going to get an Urban Meyer or Jim Harbaugh to come here with all the issues swirling around this team. Fleck is an up-and-coming coach, and he’s hungry for a challenge. Well, he got what he’s looking for here in Minnesota.

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Cris Villagra Ànishes the 100 meter butterÁy race in 1:21.28 during the meet against Willmar Jan. 5.

Sauk Rapids-Rice 99, Willmar 85 The Storm swam past the Cardinals in a 99-85 victory for their Àrst home meet. The Storm had several Àrst-place Ànishes, which pushed them to the win. Among them were Kawlewski, Maanum and Deering. 200 MR: 2nd Baker, Stiegel, Maanum, K. Daniels 1:49.25; 3rd Deering, I. Freese, Moilanen, Claasen 1:53.33; 4th M. Freese, Hendrickson, T. Daniels, Garret Fueling 2:08.47. 200 FS: 1st Kawlewski 2:02.80; 3rd Erik Moline 2:06.48; 5th Eisenschenk 2:13.59. 200 IM: 1st Deering 2:16.61; 2nd Maanum 2:17.39; 4th 2:27.22; Davis 2:34.70. 50 FS: 2nd K. Daniels 24.14; 3rd Claasen 25.05; 5th Baker 26.24. 1 Mtr Diving: 1st J. Grabinski 213.00; 4th E. Grabinski 157.20. 100 FLY: 1st Maanum 1:01.09; 4th Moilanen 1:04.58; 5th T. Daniels

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The Storm wrestling team brought home second place from Cannon Falls Jan. 7 with 164 team points. At the individual tournament, Jared Spohn and Hunter Rajkowski took Àrst in their weight classes. Zac Spohn took second in his class while Tony Bemboom and Andrew Syvertson took third in theirs. “The kids have worked really hard and they deserve every bit of their success,” said coach Terry Gorecki. “It was a total team effort and our coaching staff is doing

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Willmar 44, Sauk really well with getting the decision 5-0; won by decision 5-0; kids ready and prepared for won by decision 8-2. 132 – Bryce Rapids-Rice 32 Warner: won by pin at 3:11; lost The Storm traveled to competitions like this.” 106 – Andrew Wollak: won by pin at 0:41; lost by pin at 0:59. Willmar Jan. 5 to take on the by pin at 1:03; lost by decision 138 – Rajkowski: won by pin at Cardinals. SRR fell 44-32, 6-2; won by decision 8-4; won by 0:32; won by pin at 1:56; won by but had some monumental pin at 2:03; won by pin at 5:00. decision 5-0. 145 – Bemboom: accomplishments. 113 – J. Spohn: won by pin at won by pin at 1:37; lost by pin at Andrew Wollak won 0:43; won by technical fall 16- 5:41; won by pin at 0:56. 152 – 0; won by decision 7-1; won by Tyler Och: lost by major decision by a close 2-0 decision in decision 8-7. 120 – Brady Vait: 14-1; lost by major decision 8-0; the 106-pound weight class. won by major decision 12-2; lost lost by major decision 8-0. 160 – Nelson had a tight match, by major decision 9-0; won by Marcus Santillana: lost by pin at but recorded a fall late in the pin at 0:59; won by pin at 4:42; 5:47; lost by decision 10-6. 170 – second period. won by decision 6-2. 126 – Z. Brent Nelson: lost by pin at 1:37; The biggest moment for Spohn: won by pin at 4:46; won won by pin at 4:22; lost by pin at the Storm was Bemboom 2:15. 182 – Syvertson: won by by technical fall 15-0; won by earning his 100th varsity win. decision 2-1; lost by default. 126 pin at 5:09; lost by decision 10-6; “It’s a great – Jacob Kruger: won by decision won by pin at 1:15. 195 – Daunte accomplishment for him and Molski: lost by pin at 1:10; lost by 5-3; lost by technical fall 15-0; won by pin at 3:22; lost by decision pin at 0:51. 220 – Gage Donovan: his family,” Gorecki said. “He 2-0. 132 – Jake Ackerman: lost lost by pin at 2:48; won by pin at should be proud of it and the support of our village behind by major decision 12-2; won by 1:22; won by pin at 0:58.

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Tommy Stiegel and Jack Grabinski led the way for the Storm boys swim and dive team Jan. 7 at the Maroon and Gold Invite in Minneapolis. Stiegel took second in the 100 meter breaststroke, with a time of 1:06.28. Grabinski took second in the 1 meter diving with a score of 199.50. The Storm also hosted Willmar Jan. 5, sinking the Cardinals 99-85.

The team continued their season Jan. 10 against Princeton and face Sartell Jan. 12. Storm take fourth The swim and dive team took fourth at the Maroon and Gold invite Jan. 7 with 364 points, as well as placing high in several events.

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have any for sure victories and everyone’s playing extra hard against us.” The Storm’n Sabres sat four minutes on two infractions and attempted 17 shots. Tender DeMarias saved 17 shots.

The girls are holding a 9-4-2 record on the season as they continued their season at home Jan. 10 against Buffalo and hit the road Jan. 12 against Rocori-River Lakes.

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The Storm gymnastics team traveled to Big Lake Jan. 7, where the team took sixth with a score of 123.75. Ann Starr placed the highest in individual for the Storm when she was in a three-way tie for sixth place on Áoor. On vault, Anna Magnan led the team, placing 22nd with a score of 8.2. Starr placed 26th with an 8.1. Ber-

gen Henkemeyer placed 30th with a 7.9. Justus Floren and Morgan Thompson tied for 37th, each with a score of 7.7. Floren placed the highest for the Storm on bars, taking 28th with a score of 7.15. Henkemeyer took 31st with a score of 7.1. Brooke Helget took 33rd with a score of 7.0. Elie Weinert scored 6.9, earning 35th. Thompson took 39th with a 5.6. Floren and Helget tied for 19th on beam, each with a score of 7.7. Starr followed with a 7.6, taking 22nd. Thompson placed 28th with a score of 7.1. Henkemeyer took 39th with a 6.1. On Áoor, Starr was the tumbling star, tying with two other gymnasts for sixth with a score of 9.0. Thompson took 18th with a score of 8.4. Magnan scored an 8.35, earning 20th. Floren took 35th with a 7.85. Helget followed in 37th with a score of 7.8. All around, Floren took 14th with a 30.4 and Thompson took 20th with a 28.8. The team faced St. Cloud Apollo Jan. 11.

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MICHAELA KELLER Parents’ Names: Jeff and Diane Keller Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a member of the Storm dance team. What is your favorite part about dance? My favorite part about dance is being a part of the team. I have been the captain of the Sauk Rapids Dance Team for the past three years, and it has made me the person I am today. Being a part of the dance team has taught me many life lessons I will use in the future. I couldn’t thank my team and coaches enough for pushing me through the tough practices. Dance is dedication, family and intense. It has taught me to work my hardest, because you never want to let your team down. Being on the team has been the best experience I have ever had, and it will stick with me through my entire life. What is the best performance you’ve ever been a part of? The best performance I have ever been a part of was when I was a freshman on the jazz team and we took second in the section and advanced to the state tournament. Being a part of the “Iron 5” was amazing! We were the smallest team to advance to the state tournament. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? Some other activities I am involved in at school are DECA, S.A.D.D, culinary and the Health Career Internship program. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? My most rewarding high school class to date would have been my junior year in DECA. I made it to the National Conference in Nashville, Tenn. Another rewarding high school class would be the Health Career Internship Program. I get to shadow a physical therapist for 14 hours at Country Manor in Sartell. I had to take Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II and send in an application before I was eligible to take this class. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? During my senior year I look forward to the dance season, school sporting events and the DECA conferences. Senior year is when the “lasts” start happening, and I don’t want to pull the “I wish I did this” when I’m older. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I’ve ever received would be to be myself and to follow my dreams. Make your dreams into reality and be the best you can be. Nothing comes easy to you because you have to work your hardest. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time I enjoy being around my family and friends, shopping, skiing, swimming, exploring, meeting new people and making memories. What are your future plans? My future plans are attending St. Cloud Technical & Community College for their dental program next year. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:

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Deng Deang hit his second game-winner of the week and the Sauk RapidsRice boys basketball team knocked off Alexandria 67-65 Friday night in Alexandria. “The kids played their hearts out, there is no question about it. They bought into what we needed to do, beat that good team and took care of business,” said Storm Head Coach Derek Peterson. Deang hit a Áoater in the lane with just .7 seconds left to give SRR the victory. Earlier last week he also scored the winning shot against Princeton. “I was happy for him, happy for our team. We had worked so hard that entire night. They deserved to win that game,” Peterson said. “It was a lot of elation, relief, it was complete satisfaction and excitement. All those things wrapped up into one.” After Storm guard Nathan Waldorf sunk two free-throws with around 30 seconds left, the Storm were resting on a comfortable Àve point, 65-60 lead. But Alexandria hit a threepointer and then stole the inbounds pass and hit a layup to the tie the game with 14.1 seconds left. Peterson called a timeout and set up a play that allowed Deang to attack one-on-one and he converted the big shot. “It worked out. He made a huge shot for us,” Peterson said. SRR changed defense was stellar throughout the game. The Storm changed defenses many times in the Àrst half and kept Alexandria off-balance. After Cody Landwehr connected on a basket midway through the Àrst half the Storm were enjoying a 18-11 lead. Cade Milton-Baumgardner sunk a three-pointer later in the half, and the Storm enjoyed a 29-20 halftime advantage. “We ran a three-fourths zone press to slow the game down. We wanted to make them work to get the ball down the court. It all came together and worked well for us,” Peterson said. “To hold Alexandria to 20 points in a half, you can’t ask for anything better than that. SRR biggest lead of the game was 39-25 in the second half. But Deang picked up his third foul and Landwehr his fourth with over 10 minutes left in the

game. Then, Alexandria put together a big rally. The Cardinals charged back and took a brief one-point, 5049 lead with 6:20 left in the game. Excellent free-throw shooting down the stretch was critical for SRR. Landwehr, Deang, Anthony Massman and Waldorf were a combined 8-8 from the line in the Ànal 2:30 of the game before Deang sealed it with the game winner. The last second shot capped an incredible night for Deang. He scored 28 points including 10 down the stretch helping the Storm hang on against the Cardinals. “He played outstanding. He is very hard to stop when he attacks the basket,” Peterson said. “He got underneath, he rebounded, he attacked the basket, he made shots and made his free-throws.” SRR had a great night shooting in the Alex gym. They hit 24-44 shots (54.5 percent) and won the rebounding battle 32-24. The Cardinals were 23-55 (42 percent) from the Àeld. “Nothing came easy for Alexandria. We showed great patience and control,” Peterson said. The Storm improve to 6-4 overall and 2-2 in the Central Lakes Conference. “It’s very important they understand Alexandria is

Sauk Rapids-Rice players (top left) Deng Deang and Braden Tretter (right) attempt to block an Alexandria shot during their game Jan. 6 in Alexandria.

one of the top teams in the conference and the section. If we beat Alexandria we should be able to play with anybody in the conference and the section,” Peterson said. SRR 29 38--67 A 20 45--65 SRR scoring: Waldorf 4 (4 steals), Baumgardner 3, Braden Tretter 4, Deang 28 (7 rebounds), Landwehr 12 (9 rebounds),

Massman 16 (7 rebounds). Totals: FG 24-44, FT 15-18, PF 14.

Storm rally past Princeton, 68-66 Sauk Rapids-Rice rallied back from a ninepoint, Àrst-half deÀcit to edge the Tigers 68-66 in a non-conference game Jan. 3 in Princeton. Deang hit a left baseline Áoater with three seconds to clinch the victory for SRR. He had 25 points to pace the Storm attack. Landwehr had a sensational all-around game for SRR. He Ànished with 16 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots. SRR 38 30--68 P 35 31--66

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by NATASHA BARBER Breanna is the daughter of STAFF WRITER Jeff and Tammy Midas, of Sartell. Blake Phenow is the son ST. CLOUD — Sleeves, of Jamie and Kathy Phenow, bows and, both, midriff of Sauk Rapids. The couple is plunging or sky-high neckcurrently residing in Rice. lines graced the runway this Wedding Date: Oct. 7, 2017, past fall, but just because with a ceremony and recep- those designs were popular at a high fashion event tion in Sauk Rapids. in New York, doesn’t mean How did you two meet, and you’ll see them echoed in can you describe your en- local weddings this summer. gagement? We met through Trends from the eastern mutual friends. Our engage- and western regions of the ment was done in our recently United States arrive delayed purchased new house. It was in central Minnesota by one completely unexpected and a to two seasons and for the very exciting time. There was most part appear less exaga big sign in the garage and gerated than their coastal rose pedals and candles that counterparts. led me, Brea, to Blake! “Like any new trend, Why did you pick the season it takes time for wedding you are getting married in? trends to reach the MidFall is the best season of the west,” said Kelly Melhorn, year because the colors are re- wedding planner with Weddings by Kelly and Chandra. markable. “In a way, it is helpful for us Wedding Colors: Wine and because we can learn what Gold. actually does and doesn’t work in those markets. So Will your wedding be large when our brides learn about or small? Elaborate. We were them, we have the best anable to be blessed with a large swers for what they are enwedding, hoping to cap off at visioning.” 300, full of close family and Melhorn, along with friends. There are seven peoteams at Celebrations Bridple in each of our parties. al & Formal Wear and CoDo you have a theme to your wedding and if so why? We don’t have a theme, just focusing on the colors and the time of year. We did come up with a hashtag so we can see everyone’s pictures! #Phenow&Forever

born’s Floral weighed in on what is to come for 2017 and the lingering trends of the past year. Bridal attire Bridal gown designs vary as much as the body types of the women who wear them, so no particular shape nor style is more popular than others. But adorning details trend across designers and lines at Celebrations Bridal & Formal Wear, of St. Cloud and Little Falls, where staff assist approximately 1,000 brides each year. “Lace is deÀnitely the strongest trend we see right now, but we are starting to see more simple styles again, with little or no lace or beading,” said Renee Bloch, store manager with over ten years of experience in the industry. Vintage looks have inspired brides to choose gowns with straps, as well as higher necklines and lower backs, many of which are sewn with illusion mesh fabric. Bloch said many brides ask for sleeves on their gowns, but upon discovering the body movement restrictions forego the trend. White is no longer the

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Floral arrangements for bridal parties are becoming more loose with larger blossoms. Couples are leaning towards wildÁower, wispy looks and are beginning to use more greens in for their decorating purposes.

staple for wedding dresses. Brides prefer the looks of ivory, champagne and pinks. “If I look back in our history of our shop in Little Falls, I bet in the six years we’ve owned it, we’ve only

ordered 12 white dresses,” said Laura Fellbaum, who owns the stores with her husband Kennard. “I think a lot of women have the intentions of ordering a white dress when they come in the

Have you said “Yes!” to a dress? I have said yes to a dress! Please describe both of your wedding rings in detail. Blake’s ring is a gold durable band like he wanted. Breanna’s ring is a princess cut with a halo with a double band on each side. Are there any parts of your wedding where you chose to save money by doing something untraditionally? We are making our own centerpieces and Áowers as of now. Making them ourselves seems like it will be fun. We would like to make something guests are able to take home that doesn’t sit and just take up space after the date. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

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Lace is the No. 1 bridal gown trend. Black is no longer the staple color for groomsmen attire. Grays and navy are popular. Full-sequined and half-sequined dresses continue to be a hit for bridesmaids.

door, but leave with the ivory or the gold.” Bloch agreed. She said ivory is not as yellow as one might think and that unless placed side by side with a white gown, many people cannot tell the difference. Capes, described as an ov v overlaid skirt of fabric which is removable, are making tth h their way into the bridal sscene. c This allows brides to hhave a a fuller gown during tthe h ceremony portion of the w e wedding day, but the ability ttoo remove fabric for a sheath rreception e look. Removable ttrains raa are also optional for tthose h who prefer the long ccathedral a length fabric, but would w o rather not have it busttled lee for the dance. Jewelry depends on the ddress r style and brides’ tastes, bbut u veils are still a staple aamongst m area brides. “I don’t see them going aanywhere,” n Fellbaum said. ““We W are still traditional in ccentral e Minnesota, and veils aare ree a huge part of it.” B r Bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s attire Comfort will never go oout u of style. Many soon-tobbe-wed e couples are thinking aabout b their attendants when cchoosing h attire for their da a day’s events. Bridal parti ie are often donned in the ties sa same designer and color for

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The Sauk Rapids Herald

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017

with the bride & groom A & Q WEDDINGS

Zimmerman. Isaac Popp is i the Ted Popp, off Ri Rice, h son off T dP and Marie Popp, of Sartell. The couple is currently residing in Rice.

Wedding Date: Sept. 9, 2017, with a ceremony in Sauk Rapids and reception in Sartell. How did you two meet, and can you describe your engagement? We met at the Benton County Fair when we were in high school through a mutual friend. I, A.J., was showing open class sheep and Isaac was showing 4-H dairy A.J. Hasslen and cows. Isaac Popp Last January, we were A.J. Hasslen is the daughter in Mexico with a big group of Tim and Kristi Hasslen, of of friends over winter break.

The Àrst day we were there, Isaac was missing in action all afternoon and into the evening. A big group of us had dinner plans, and I was getting really angry, because I couldn’t Ànd Isaac and we had to get ready soon. I was getting ready with two other girls and they were trying hard to get me to watch a video and I was just being stubborn. After much convincing, I Ànally watched this video Isaac had made with pictures of us over the years. The last grouping of pictures were a bunch of my close friends, holding signs that said “Say Yes,” and the last slide said to meet Isaac on the beach. He was waiting in a gazebo with the sun setting in

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the background, and he asked me to marry him. After the proposal, we picked a date far in advance (a year and 9 months to be exact) so we have plenty of time to save and pay for the wedding. For the Àrst few months of our engagement, Isaac lived in South Dakota, and I lived in the cities while we Ànished college which made it tough to tour and pick out a venue.

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Are you planning a honeymoon? Where? We are planning to go to Mexico on vacation with a big group of friends during the winter after our wedding instead of a regular honeymoon. Both of us feel that group trips are more fun, so we decided to do this instead.

Is there anything you learned while planning, you wished you would have known ahead of time? Wedding planning is nowhere near as fun as some people make it sound, so don’t rush into it before you know what you really want.

What’s your best advice for newly-engaged couples? Don’t get caught up in wedding planning and what everyone tells you you should be doing. All that really matters is what you two want out of your day.

yond excited to have all of our family members there and, of course, our best friends who have been a part of our whole journey. Having that qualityC time with my family and ev-v eryone dancing (because ours friends and us are huge danc-s Wedding Colors: Plum/egg- ers), I am extremely excited plant and slate gray. for.

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Please describe both of your wedding rings in detail. We haven’t picked Isaac’s ring out yet. My ring is a halo cut ring with three Àne bands with channel set diamonds around it. Isaac said I’m too rough on things to have a single band.

Are you involving any traditions from your families or backgrounds? Neither of our families really have any traditions we know of.

Why did you pick the season you are getting married in? We chose that date because it was best for our families. Everyone is coming from Minnesota, Chicago and California.

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Have you said “Yes!” to a dress? I picked out my dress in the middle of November from The Wedding Shoppe in St. Paul. I brought my mom, his mom, one of my aunts and my grandma.

Why did you pick the season you are getting married in? We picked the beginning of September because it is after the county fairs and the Minnesota State Fair, yet before harvests begin. It is also one Are there any parts of your of our favorite times of the wedding where you chose to year. save money by doing something untraditionally? We Wedding Colors: Neutrals are having a family friend do with accents of navy. the Áoral arrangements and help with decorations, and we Will your wedding be large are forgoing a traditional wedor small? With each of us ding cake and having sheet having big families, it’s been cakes instead. pretty tough to keep it small. We are trying to keep the wed- What part of the wedding ding around 275 guests or less day is most important to and will have four grooms- you? The ceremony is the men and four bridesmaids. most important part of the day, because it’s the part of the Do you have a theme to your wedding that is for us alone. wedding and if so why? I The reception is more for evwouldn’t necessarily say we eryone else. Photographs are have a theme because we’re also very important, so we can

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trying to keep it pretty simple, look back on the day whenevbut it has rustic accents to it. er we want.

Will your wedding be large or small? Adam and I both come from huge families, so we are inviting about 300 people if not a few more. I have seven bridesmaids and he has seven groomsmen.

Are you involving any traditions from your families or backgrounds? Well, I am wearing my sister-in law’s wedding veil. Other than that, I haven’t planned that far ahead yet. Maybe my grandma has something.

Do you have a theme to your wedding? No theme. We are Are you planning a honeyJennifer Wainscott is the too simple. moon? Where? We haven’t daughter of Tom and Cindy completely decided on that Wainscott, of Richmond, Tex- Have you said “Yes!” to a yet. We are deÀnitely going as. Adam Wruck is the son of dress? I have said yes to the somewhere hot because I am a Steve and Jackie Wruck, of dress! Texas girl, and I like to lay in Rice. The couple is currently the sun. But we are choosing residing in Dallas, Texas. Please describe both of your a place also based on deep sea wedding rings in detail. My Àshing and activities. Wedding Date: Aug. 5, 2017, wedding ring is a pear diawith a ceremony and recep- mond with a halo around it. Is there anything youW a tion in Dallas, Texas. The band also has diamonds learned while planning,u going down the side. I abso- you wished you would have How did you two meet, and lutely love my ring and I nev- known ahead of time? Not can you describe your en- er want to take it off! really. I ask questions when I gagement? We met in Colneed to and I am not stressed lege Station, Texas. We both Are there any parts of your at all. Because if something went to Texas A&M Univer- wedding where you chose to happens the day of, it doesn’t sity and met through mutual save money by doing some- matter because we have our friends. We were at Adam’s thing untraditionally? We family and friends. family cabin in Bemidji and are not having a wedding it was -4 degrees outside. He planner. I am also not having What’s your best advice for said he wanted to go take a the guys wear boutonnieres. newly-engaged couples? Just photo of us on the lake. His I also did not spend much on to make all decisions togethdad went out there with us my wedding dress. er and to not rush them. You and it was just us three. As don’t have to have an exwe were taking the photo, he What part of the wedding tremely expensive wedding got down on one knee and day is most important to for it to be great! Also just popped the question! We both you? Honestly, we are both to love each other day in and preferred not too many people big family people. So I am be- out! around.

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Trends continued from front__________________________________________ consistency, but not necessarily the same dress. And advancements in menswear have made tuxes and suits more breathable and better-Àtting. Black is no longer the staple for men and many couples are choosing charcoal gray or navy for their groomsmen. Other colors are also popular such as tans and chocolates. Colors popular in bridesmaids’ attire have been charcoal, taupe, blush and navy. Hints of rose gold and gold have been popular, as well as half-sequined and whole-sequined gowns. Bright colors are no longer common and 2017 aims to bring tones of sagebrush, slate blue and burgundy to the wedding scene. Although the Pantone Color Institute’s 2017 Color of the Year Greenery may make its way into fashion, Bloch didn’t anticipate the

color reaching into bridesmaid gowns. “People might use the color as an accent or in their Áowers, but it isn’t a super Áattering color,” she said. Long dresses have become the mainstay for now, and although shorter tea-length and knee-length dresses are still available, many parties are choosing full gowns. Flowers Just like the 2017 Color of the Year would suggest, greenery will be making its way into Áoral bouquets and décor. In the past, the Áoral shop has seen a lot of uniform, tight bouquets with strictly Áowers and minimal greens. However, that is changing. Brides are asking for a wildÁower, wispy look. “Now we’re seeing a lot of greens and a lot of movement, where you don’t have that same structure,” said

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Coborn’s Áorists Judy Klever, Trisha Welker and Dar Douvier have over 80 combined years of experience in Áoral design. They agreed wedding arrangements are taking on a less structured look and adding more greenery than in past years.

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Dar Douvier, head Áorist Coborn’s Superstore of Sauk Rapids. Douvier said Áoral colors are mimicking the pastel tones of the bridesmaids and are continuing to be muted even in seasons such as fall. An occasional pop of burgundy will be more likely than in the past when fall weddings typically consisted of arrangements completed in dark maroons and oranges. The Mason jar and burlap look has faded. “We will see a couple more yet this year, but not many,” Douvier said. “They are going to a more traditional centerpiece look. They’ll probably go with a simple, clear vase with a lot of greens and a few Áowers.” Brides continue to add personal touches to their wedding Áowers whether it be rhinestones, feathers other details of their perfect day. The event Wedding can vary widely from extravagant all-day events to simple gatherings of family and friends, but like the chicken and ham dinner, there are some things that remain typical for area celebrations. “It seems a majority of weddings have the ceremony and reception site at the same venue,” said Melhorn, who began planning weddings with her sister-in-law two years ago. “The ceremonies are short, lasting about 20 minutes with an average guest count of 150. Cocktail hours give the families time to mingle and loosen up before the dinner and dance starts. Many brides and grooms opt for a buffet style meal with comfort foods. And dancing is a must.” Melhorn said nontraditional desserts and late-night snacks for guests continue to become popular. And that having breakfast for dinner is becoming a big trend. Using different patterns and textures, but remaining in the same color scheme has been trending on the decorating scene. “For example, having the same color but different patterns of table runners put throughout the room,” Melhorn said. “Gold and copper are also becoming popular,

Phenow & Midas continued from front__ What part of the wedding day is most important to you? Why? For Breanna, the most important part is the photos. For Blake it’s the reception. Are you involving any traditions from your families or backgrounds? Explain. Something old, new, borrowed and blue. Are you planning a honeymoon? Where? Yes, we are planning to do our honeymoon in the coming winter months after the wedding. A speciÀc place has not been decided, but deÀnitely something tropical!

Is there anything you learned while planning, you wished you would have known ahead of time? Knock on wood, so far things have gone as planned.

What’s your best advice for newly-engaged couples? Pick the date as fast as you can, so you can book the venue and the major things like the DJ and photographer. Once the major things are done, you are able to focus on little things.

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