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SAUK RAPIDS — It has been a tradition for the Gackes, of Sauk Rapids, to share the best story of the year amongst family members during the Christmas season. It just so happens, the tale which made the 2016 cut happened only days earlier for the couple. Tom and Pam Gacke were on their way home the evening of Dec. 18 when they noticed a feathered animal on a sidewalk two blocks from their house on Broadway Avenue South. “When we saw it, we thought it was an owl on the sidewalk. We had forgotten about the rooster,”
Tom said. The rooster in reference, and the one the Gackes found near their home that cold winter day, had escaped from the Benton County Fair almost Àve months earlier. A Foley family had entered their free-range farm rooster into the crowing competition at the Cottonwood Stage Aug. 6 when it escaped. “We were transferring the rooster from an older cage provided to us for competition,” said Ryan Sand, original owner of the Barred Rock rooster. “He Áew right through the hinges.” The fairground commotion was too much for the bird, and the Sands didn’t have a chance to catch the family’s fowl. The rooster had literally Áown its coop. “I was standing right
there and in a Áash it was gone,” said Karen Sakry, of the Benton County Agricultural Society. Sand said the chicken took off running, and the family knew it was highly unlikely they’d get their rooster back. Over the course of late summer and fall, the escaped rooster was spotted multiple times in the surrounding neighborhood. He made occasional appearances on the fairgrounds and was witnessed spending time at Wilson Park. The rooster even signaled daybreak with its early morning crow. But as winter set it, signs of the rooster dwindled and the rooster memory elapsed. When the Gackes found the rooster that Sunday evening, they took immediate action. Temperatures had dipped more than 20 degrees below zero and the animal was in dire need of help. The Gackes went back to their house, found a tote to contain the rooster, Àlled it with a blanket and returned to rescue the bird. “We felt bad right away,” Pam said. “It didn’t matter what kind of animal it was. We didn’t know if it
was going to make it. It was frozen. Its legs were in weird positions. And it let Tom walk right up, pick it up and carry it. It didn’t struggle at all. I think he was very close to being dead.” Exposed to the elements, the rooster’s eyes were frozen over and looked as if he had cataracts. Parts of his comb had been frostbitten and were missing. His feathers were sopping wet from the icy, blowing snow. Living in town, the Gackes’ home was no place for a chicken, but they placed the tote and rooster in their guest bedroom and awaited its recovery. “He just laid there for the longest time and we kept looking in at him,” Pam said. “All of a sudden he was up and about, running around, and had [made a mess]. I thought, ‘Oh no, this won’t work.’” Within an hour, the rooster had recuperated, and they began looking for a new home. Pam, who also volunteers at the Tri-County Humane Society, tried the organization Àrst, but they could not help. The humane society didn’t work with barn animals. They suggest-
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Barthels display 30 winter statues each year by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Outside Vern and Betty Barthel’s home at 4745 Fifth Ave. NE, 30 snowmen are lined up for nearly a month each winter, awaiting their next visitors. “It looks like a bit of a party out there,” Vern said. “I don’t think we ever thought it would get to this point, but we love it.” Their grandkids love it even more. “The joy on their faces when they go up to each snowman and give it hugs with a big smile is all we need to continue this,” Betty said. “The kids will spend a lot of time out there, playing in the snow and using their imaginations to make the snowmen come to life.” The Barthels have been collecting blow-mold snowmen for 33 years. Each one is different in some way. But their collection began with different winter icons entirely. Their Àrst purchase was the Santa and Mrs. Claus that adorns their front
step. “It seems like a lot, but we really average less than one new snowman per year,” Vern said. “When I’m searching, I look for something I don’t have. Some of them may be the same mold, but painted differently or have some different characteristic.” Vern states he’s always looking for a new addition, Ànding it on sale if he can. “Most of these are from Menards, but we have a couple from Mills Fleet, one from Target, one from Sears and one from a garage sale,”
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Vern and Betty Barthel are known for their collection of 30 snowmen lined up from small to tall. This snowman, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, started the collection 33 years ago. Kimball
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(Above)Brad Donnay, of Kimball, took in the Barred Rock rooster, which had lived in Sauk Rapids since its escape at the 2016 Benton County Fair. (Left) Tom and Pam Gacke, with their dog Chase, rescued the lost rooster from the elements Dec. 18 two blocks from their home.
Elementary teams qualify for state by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD — Elementary students from across the Sauk Rapids-Rice District competed in the state qualifying competition for Vex IQ Dec. 29 at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC.) Three Storm teams, one from each elementary school, all advanced to state and will compete at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center Feb. 4. VEX IQ is the robotics competition available to those in second through sixth grades. It involves snap-together plastic models rather than metal, nuts and bolts. The objective of this year’s
competition was called Crossover and involved competing in a 60-second long teamwork match. Teams did not choose their partners and points were tallied by working collaboratively rather than against one another. The teams also competed in two additional challenges which tested their autonomous programming skills as well as their skills as drivers of their robot. Each team worked at placing colored Hexballs in their scoring zones and balancing on a bridge in the middle of the rectangular competition Àeld. “When we Àrst started [robotics] about Àve years
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Third-grader Levi Brenny (left), 9, and Àfth-grader Jacob Waytashek, 10, make up the Rice Elementary team for Storm Robotics. The Sauk Rapids-Rice District brought three teams to the VEX IQ competition Dec. 29 at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
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Kaleb Wolbeck (second from left), 9, drives the Mississippi Heights Elementary School robot during the competition Dec. 29. His teammates — (from left) Wyatt Drinnin, 8, Ellen Jaschke, 10, Adam Sundby, 10, and Hayden Zavinski, 10 — watch with high school robotics volunteer junior Sam Murray and Ellen’s dad, Jeff.
into his programs at SCTCC with progressive application tools, giving them a head-start to the higher paying jobs in the Àelds. “There are so many skilled labor jobs out there right now. We have students getting hired at $25-30 an hour after graduating with a two-year degree. It’s a great future for these guys,” he said. “That’s why I enjoy the programs so much, because, one, I get to play with robots every weekend, but two to see the kids having fun and actually enjoying something like this. They are having fun, but at the same time they are learning about science, technology, Daren Protolipac, 9, drops his jaw as Evan Rosenberger, 10, engineering and math.” drives during VEX IQ competition Dec. 29. The two fourth graders were competing as part of the Storm Robotics PleasBoth the state high antview Elementary team. school/middle school and elementary competitions are Barker added that those open to the public. Storm high ter of Excellence all invest in this program because there is who experiment with ad- school robotics will compete such a need for skilled labor vanced robotics in high in Starstruck, a VEX EDR out in the industry. They be- school, where the objectives competition, Feb. 3 and 4 at lieve in this and they want to are closer to industry-type the St. Cloud River’s Edge see the growth,” Barker said. programming, are coming Convention Center.
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ago, we started with 22 teams in the state of Minnesota. Now we are up to about 250 teams,” said Aaron Barker, Energy & Electronics instructor at SCTCC and VEX IQ tournament co-coordinator, of the growth of extracurricular. “Our IQ, the elementary level which started three years ago, started off with just a handful of four or Àve teams and this year we are up to 30.” Storm Robotics extended the program to elementary students, from Àrst through Àfth grades, for the Àrst time this year. Beginning in late September, teams traveled to the high school for a oncea-week after-school practice where they designed and programmed a model. Because of the interest in the program, Storm Robotics Head Coach Adam Johnson hopes to have additional robot kits in the coming year. “Pleasantview has 12-15 kids per practice, and I want them to have about three robots. Right now, there are so many hands and not enough robot,” Johnson said. Johnson was impressed by the students’ teamwork and strategizing skills and said that although the robots look complicated, the students are fully capable of creating the models. Barker agreed. “These kids impress me every year. They come up with designs I don’t think I could come up with. Once you hand them the kits and let them start being creative, they come up with some really cool stuff,” Barker said. “They design the robots and program them all by themselves. The software they use is pretty simple for them to go through. It’s a logical type sequence where they can stack their programming language in order. It just helps them start learning it.” Although children at the elementary level are thinking about having fun — not preparing for lifelong jobs — when they are driving and designing their robots, Barker said industries are investing in these types of programs because of the lack of skilled labor. “Our sponsors, such as Xcel Energy, Park Industries and 360 Manufacturing Cen-
he said. “So we broaden our horizons a bit, but Menards usually has good ones.” The Barthels collection is displayed from mid-December through the beginning of January. But even after the snowmen are up for the season, Vern keeps his
eyes peeled for additions. “There’s one on the north end of Sauk Rapids I have my eye on. It’s just a matter of going up to their front doorstep and asking about it,” he said. “Most people, if they hear you have a collection, are willing to
let it go.” Vern enjoys the search and more than one of his family’s pieces have come from places other than bigbox stores. “One of our two new snowmen this year I found in Clearwater last season. This
place had tons of Christmas decorations out in front of their apartment buildings. I walked up to the guy to see what he’d sell the snowman for,” Vern said. “Once he found out I had 28 others, he gave it to me as a Christmas present. It was a nice surprise.” The 30 snowmen, arranged from tallest to shortest in a line in front of the house, are a sight many people stop for. “We have people stop in pretty regularly. Someone Àlmed from the road the other night and a delivery guy asked if he could come back with his family,” Vern said. PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA “We enjoy the company. Each snowman has a different detail, whether the scarf is different colors or they are holding And if people want to stop, a wreath or shovel. The uniqueness of each one is what keeps Vern searching for additions. we welcome it. They are out there for others to enjoy.”
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Lead by King’s example On Jan. 16, 2017, people across the country will observe the federal Martin Luther King Holiday, which celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. It is a day to promote equal rights for all people, regardless of background. A time for us to remember the injustices that Dr. by DR. DANIEL BITTMAN King fought, along with his Àght for Superintendent’s Corner the freedom, equality and dignity of all. A time to remember the message of change and a time to serve. Throughout the month, we highlight King’s spirit through programs and celebrations in our schools and community. The Corporation for National and Community Service encourages people to engage in community service in King's honor. Their slogan is, “Make it a day on, not a day off.” I would encourage everyone to take some time to pay it forward, to recognize the work and to share the stories of leaders in your companies, organizations and communities. This special day is an opportunity to start the year off successfully and to make a positive impact on those around you. Whether you choose to volunteer at a school, reach out to someone experiencing difÀcult times or something else entirely, today is the day. Thank you to those who continuously serve, making our schools, district and community better. Like Dr. King, you make a difference in our community.
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Happy 2017. Each year, with the calendar-Áip But with that, I need your help. of the new year, people make commitments to As my team and I create goals over the next somehow change their lives. For some, change can few weeks, we’d love to hear from you. If there be scary and henceforth difÀcult. But no matter the are things you think we could do better, let us degree of change reached, whether for the better or know. Maybe there’s a story we haven’t covered worse, it is rare that one does not experience some you wished we would have, maybe you want more extent of growth. photos of events in town, maybe there’s a certain I’ve come unprepared into the new year and topic or beat you think would gain readership ... it will take me more than just a few days to decide by NATASHA BARBER whatever it is, we welcome your feedback — now what I’ll resolve. Last year I made an effort to get and at any time of year. Like anything else in busi20 percent better in my Ànancing, health and other ness, we can only improve upon what we know faucets of being. Although each individual sector about. may have not reached its full potential, I can proudly say that, I’ve already set a few goals for myself as your editor, but in total, I’m 20 percent better than I was in 2015. That’s not I would love to hear thoughts to continue to tailor this paper too shabby. to our weekly readers. You can reach us at (320) 251-1971 or Personally, I might be at a blank as to what I’d like to email me at natasha@saukherald.com. accomplish this year. But I believe goals are vital and we In addition to soliciting response, I have to thank all of constantly need to evolve and keep ourselves from becoming you who have reached out to us over the course of the year stagnant. So even if I choose one of the mainstream objec- with positive encouragement, supportive feedback, story ideas tives, I will pick something. After all, I’m not perfect nor a and events. It makes our job easier knowing the communities saint. have our backs and our writing is reaching you. It is appreciatAlthough I’m not sure what I’d like 2017 to bring away ed greatly by the staff at the Sauk Rapids Herald. from this desk, I can tell you my goal as a businesswoman is to Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you in the deliver you an even better product over the course of the next future. year.
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daughter. As soon as she left, my other sister pulled My last week has been Àlled with faces. Happy, into the driveway. She was coming into town for tired, goofy, new and well-known. Not all at once a sleep study appointment for my nephew battling either which is what makes my last week so unique. brain cancer and had asked to stop by. We realized Almost every day, just on a whim, I have been able while catching up, how long it had been for us to to visit with people. It started Wednesday. I called just sit and talk about anything. Her situation makes my sister who lives in the cities, and my Àve kids it much more of a challenge to socialize in person, and I visited from the afternoon until just before and we thanked God for the window of opportunisupper. I knew the rest of the week was about to ty He gave us. The next day, a friend asked if she get full with our New Year’s traditions coming up, could come over. I was so tired, but I still felt somebut something inside said, you gotta go. I walked away impacted by witnessing typical teenager/par- by Mercy Nygaard thing, a small whisper, tell me you just gotta. She brought her newborn and shared how hard it is to ent tension and new knowledge about the effects of Life by Faith get out and socialize. She has three boys and just technology and social media. trying on clothes to go out to eat with friends made I’d love to explain the new knowledge to you, but you may already know. I suggest you Google “Simon her want to cry. Wonderfully, she was comfortable enough to Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace” and Cameron Dallas/ come over and speak that aloud so I knew God was telling me it’s all good. Before she left, she brought in a bed frame I had narcissism. The next morning, my mentor and friend asked if she been meaning to pick up, and we Ànally got my daughters matcould stop over for a short while. 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Shirley J. Aurelius
Graveside services will be at a later date at Memory Gardens in Chicago, Ill., for Shirley Aurelius, age 83 of Sauk Rapids, who passed away Dec. 27 at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Shirley was born June 28, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., to Edwin and Elizabeth (Deare) Kruckow. She married Robert Aurelius Shirley J. Aurelius January 5, 1952, in Chicago, Ill. She worked in the which started July 1, 1975. family business, Aura Lens, Shirley and her husband were
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LOCAL NEWS partners in life and partners in work. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and jigsaw puzzles. Shirley was a great cook, a spitÀre and set in her ways. Survivors include her children, Mike Aurelius of Sauk Rapids and Sue (Ed) Albee of Sligo, Mo.; and grandson, Matthew Aurelius. She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; half-brother, Michael; sister, Mary; and brother, Kenneth. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.
Sauk Rapids seeks council applicants SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals wishing to Àll the upcoming council vacancy. Letters of Interest must be received at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue N, by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. An interview date has yet to be determined, but those selected to be interviewed will be contacted and interviewed by the four city council members. The interview process will be open to the public to attend. Information regarding the application procedures is available on the city website http://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us or by contacting Dana Furman, Sauk Rapids Administrative Services Coordinator, at (320) 258-5303.
Rice Police Department activity Monday, Dec. 19 0332 hrs – fraud on the 400 block of Main St E 1 medical call; 1 assist Tuesday, Dec. 20 0253 hrs – fraud on the 400 block of Main St E 1 trafÀc stop Wednesday, Dec. 21 1604 hrs – theft on the 11700 block of 25th Ave NW 1 alarm Thursday, Dec. 22 0828 hrs – suspicious activity 1056 hrs - administrative 5 trafÀc stops; 1 assist; 1 permit issued
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Donald David Petron
Heaven received a ringer today! Donald Petron, age 70, of Rice passed away peacefully Dec. 27, 2016, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 2, 2017, at Annunciation Catholic Church, Mayhew Lake. Rev. Thomas Becker ofÀciated. Visitation was Jan. 1 from 4-8 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church, with parish prayers at 4 p.m. Visitation continued Monday one hour prior to the services at church. Interment with full military honors was in the parish cemetery. Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home. Donald ‘Donnie’ David Petron was born Jan. 28, 1946, in St. Cloud, the son of Ralph and Virginia (Hess) Petron. Donnie proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1970-1972. On Oct. 27, 1973, Donnie was united
1105 hrs – child on the 300 block of 3rd Ave S 1134 hrs – theft on the 1300 block of Broadway Ave S 1410 hrs – theft on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1429 hrs – domestic on the 1900 block of Highview Dr E 1515 hrs – missing person 1100 block of Flamewood Dr NE 1614 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 13th St N 1922 hrs – unwanted person on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1929 hrs – child on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 2016 hrs – welfare check on the 800 block of 2nd Ave N 2215 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 2343 hrs – extra patrol 5 trafÀc stops; 3 medical calls; 2 parking violations; 4 alarms; 3 human services reports; 1 records check; 2 assists
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS/MINDEN JOINT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are invited to attend a public hearing on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing. APPLICANT City of Sauk Rapids/Minden Township Joint Planning Board PURPOSE To consider ordinance amendments to the language non-conforming single family homes in the Orderly Annexation Area. Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids. mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application. Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. R-1-1B
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Wednesday, Dec. 21 0214 hrs – tow 0333 hrs – assault on 3rd Ave S 0340 hrs – suspicious activity 300 block of Benton Dr N 1014 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 1022 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of 13th St N 1205 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of Benedict Dr 1210 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of Benedict Dr 1254 hrs – animal on the 1000 block of 1st St S 1323 hrs – suspicious activity 1457 hrs – civil on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1522 hrs – civil on the 200 block of Stearns Dr 1755 hrs – warrant on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 1906 hrs – welfare check 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 2027 hrs – suicidal person on the 1000 block of Benton Dr N 2029 hrs – hit and run on Benton Dr N and 10th Ave N 2236 hrs - tow 6 trafÀc stops; 5 parking violations; 2 alarms; 1 assist; 2 human services reports; 1 permit issued; 1 medical call
in marriage with Renee Baron at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. The couple made their home farming in the Rice area and were blessed with Àve children. Donnie was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, Àshing, yardwork, watching and feeding birds. He had an infectious smile and a love for spending time with friends, playing darts or a game of horseshoes. Donnie was a member of the Rice Area Sportmen’s Club, Annunciation Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Rice
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Friday, Dec. 23 Friday, Dec. 23 0003 hrs – 911 0802 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of Main St 0256 hrs – assault on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 0836 hrs – hit and run on the 400 block of 9th Ave SW 0556 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 13th St N 1150 hrs – records check 0830 hrs – criminal damage to property 1700 block Peach 3 trafÀc stops; 3 parking violations Dr 1020 hrs – lift assist Saturday, Dec. 24 1031 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 1600 block 0156 hrs – missing person on the 11000 block Hwy 10 NW of Summit Ave N 1421 hrs – extra patrol 1636 hrs – civil on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 2 trafÀc stops 1815 hrs – suspicious activity on 18th St N and 7th Ave N 1901 hrs – trafÀc hazard on 11th St N and 6th Ave N 1922 hrs – suspicious activity on Searle St and 2nd Ave S Sauk Rapids Police Department activity 1939 hrs – welfare check on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 2124 hrs – assault on the 100 block of 18th St NW Monday, Dec. 19 2131 hrs – vehicle 0227 hrs – theft on Benton Dr and Benton Oaks Dr 3 trafÀc stops; 1 human services report; 2 medical calls; 2 0609 hrs – unwanted person on 3rd Ave S assists 1014 hrs – civil 1108 hrs – harassment on the 1100 block of Summit Way Saturday, Dec. 24 1219 hrs – theft on the 100 block of 15th St Ct 0055 hrs – disturbance on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave S 1312 hrs – suspicious activity 1200 block of Fieldstone Dr 0104 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1336 hrs – obscenity on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1057 hrs – theft on the 800 block of River Ave N 1439 hrs – burglary on the 100 block of 8th Ave N 1353 hrs – domestic on 3rd St and 2nd Ave 1449 hrs – welfare check on the 500 block of 5th Ave N 1933 hrs – hit and run on the 200 block of 18th St N 1616 hrs – fraud on the 1700 block of Payton Ct NE 2328 hrs – gun on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 1639 hrs – violation court order on the 300 block of 13th 10 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 2 assists St N 1919 hrs – civil on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir Sunday, Dec. 25 1941 hrs – drunk 0046 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 18th St 2110 hrs – extra patrol NW 2116 hrs – suspicious activity on 2nd Ave N 0824 hrs – harassment on the 100 block of 18th St NW 2123 hrs – domestic on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 1544 hrs – utility problem on 5th Ave N and 8th St N 2138 hrs – animal on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 1613 hrs – vehicle 2140 hrs – suspicious activity 1200 block of Broadway 1613 hrs – welfare check Ave S 1938 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 2nd 3 trafÀc stops; 1 alarm; 3 medical calls; 1 assist; 2 permits Ave N issued; 2 records checks 4 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 1 alarm Tuesday, Dec. 20 0847 hrs – theft on 3rd Ave S 0856 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1009 hrs – welfare check 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1617 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of 10th Ave NE 3 trafÀc stops; 1 assist; 4 medical calls; 6 human services reports
Donald David Petron
American Legion Post No. 473. He is survived by his wife, Renee of Rice; children: Jason (Shelly) of Rice, Jessica of Plymouth, Ryan of Rice, Amanda (Brad) Symanietz of Sauk Rapids and Melissa of Rice; grandsons: Owen and Wyatt Symanietz, Gannon Petron; siblings: Gloria Buettner of St. Cloud, Shirley Gebhardt of Sauk Rapids, Kathy (Jim) Gottwalt of Rice, Gale (Dorrain) of Rice, James (Bev) of Rice, Dennis (Joyce) of Bowlus, Willie (Pat) of Rice and Jerry (Kathy) of Royalton; as well as other relatives and friends. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glenn and brothersin-law, Leo Beuttner and John Gebhardt. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the St. Cloud VA for their exceptional care of Donnie.
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids will meet in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter, on January 23, 2017, to conduct a public hearing for Sauk Rapids Softball Inc. This application is to consider a request for an On-Sale 3.2 Beer License for Sauk Rapids Softball Inc., located at 40 10th Street S (Bob Cross Park) for the months of April through October of 2017. Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matter is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Inquiries should be directed to Dana Furman, Deputy Clerk at 258-5303 during normal working hours or to: Sauk Rapids Government Center 250 Summit Ave N Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 R-1-1B NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS(INTESTATE) STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION COUNTY OF BENTON Court File No. 05-PR-16-2221 In Re: The Estate of Michael Edward Maier, Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been Àled with the registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Edward L. Maier, whose address is: 325 South 6 Street Sauk Rapids MN 56379. as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are Àled with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30
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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SPORTS
Barber scores two goals; team adds three losses by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The boys hockey team had a rough week on the ice at the St. Cloud Apollo Tournament, adding three losses to their record. Morgan Barber was able
By Anna Saldana
Growing into a sports enthusiast Over the years, I’ve been a cheering fan for my brother and the rest of his baseball team, one of many in the excited, eager crowd. While I enjoyed going to a good ballgame, I have felt my role switch a bit in my work with the Sauk Rapids Herald. Now I’m a journalist on the sidelines, rather than a fan in the stands. I don’t think I could sit still in the stands anymore, after moving around so much to take pictures. At Àrst, I was nervous about covering all of these sports when I had no real idea of what the game consisted of. I actually had minimal interest prior to my position with the paper, so when they told me I’d be covering athletics, I wasn’t sure how to feel. I’m glad I’ve given it a fair chance. Believe it or not, I really enjoy going to the different events, taking pictures, interacting with athletes and coaches, and writing the stories you see each week. I often tell my family and friends it’s the best part of my job. I’ve also gotten used to watching games through the viewÀnder of my camera. It certainly is a different experience, but enjoyable nonetheless. The more I attend events with my camera, the more interested I’ve become. After covering sports for over a year, it just feels right. During the summertime, when sports die down, I long to be back on the sidelines. I actually mark the Àrst fall sporting events on my calendar and count the days until then. And I even catch myself going up to the high school to watch practices before that. Covering six or so teams each sports season for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, I Ànd I still bleed green and gold just as much as I did the day I graduated in 2010. I remember enjoying the homecoming football game with friends and classmates, but never really dressed up much. Now, I smile as I photograph the students, reminiscing on my days as a Storm student. I’ve also found I have an interest in sports I never even gave a thought to earlier in my life. I never attended the hockey games or wrestling matches in high school, but now that I cover the teams, I Ànd the sports quite interesting, both to watch and to write about. What I’ve really enjoyed most about covering sports is getting the unique shots – a wrestler pinning his opponent to the ground or the goalie saving the puck. I enjoy the thrill of the action, as well as trying to capture that action as best I can for the Sauk Rapids and Rice communities. When I was offered a sports column of my own, I jumped at it. My family and I Ànd it ironic that I, of all people, would be writing about sports. But I am anxious for the opportunity to share my stories. Until next time, I’ll see you On The Sidelines!
to send two pucks Áying into the net for the Storm. The team continues their season Jan. 3 against Pine City, Jan. 6 against Little Falls and Jan. 7 against Chisago Lakes. St. Cloud 8, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 Barber, assisted by Cameron Bauer and Daymin Dodge, added the goal for the Storm early in the sec-
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Daymin Dodge moves the puck down the ice Dec. 28 at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud. He assisted both the Storm’s goals this week.
ond period. The Storm sat four minutes on three infractions and had 15 shots on goal. Goalie Jason Sjogren made 30 saves. Monticello-AnnandaleMaple Lake 5, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 Barber, again assisted by Bauer and Dodge, put up the Storm’s only goal two minutes into the third. The boys sat eight minutes on four infractions and attempted 11 shots against the Moose. Tender Lukas Marlin saved 36 of the 41 shots. St. Cloud Cathedral 7, Sauk Rapids-Rice 0 The Storm attempted 14 shots during the game, none of them making it past Cathedral’s tender. The boys sat four minutes on two infractions. Marlin saved 30 of the 37 shots attempted for the Storm’s net.
Jacob Clafton works his way around two defenders to pass the puck to a teammate.
“One big familY” Spohn brothers focus on wrestling team by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – A twopoint takedown and the match quickly changes. The crowd waits with bated breath as the referee gets on his stomach, watching for any slight movement. The whistle blows and everyone cheers as the opponent’s shoulders touch the mat. This is the excitement for brothers Zac and Jared Spohn, who have been wrestling for nine years. “We were in kindergarten and second grade and involved in karate at the time,” Zac said. “We got a Áyer in the mail, decided to give it a try and we’ve been doing it ever since.” The two both wrestle varsity for the Storm, but Zac just had his Àrst matches Dec. 30 due to a sprained ankle. “It’s been really hard to just sit on the sidelines and watch, especially after wrestling as long as I have,” Zac said. “I’ve been anxious to get on the mat and am glad it Ànal-
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Brothers Zac (left) and Jared Spohn both wrestle varsity for the Storm. They have been wrestling for nine years.
ly happened.” “The guys we stay friends Jared has been wrestling with really focus on hard work all season at the 113-pound and discipline. If they are weight class. Both brothers are working out in the morning at every meet with their teammates, all long-time friends. “These are the guys we’ve wrestled with since we were young,” Jared said. “When we are in season, we really hang by ANNA SALDANA out with these guys and we’ve STAFF WRITER become good friends.” Zac agrees. The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team shattered their opponents on the ice last week, only giving up two goals total. They faced off against Fargo North-South Dec. 29, winning 5-2, and West Fargo Dec. 30, winning 5-0. The Storm’n Sabres currently hold an 8-4-2 record on the season. The team continues their season Jan. 6 against Alexandria. Sartell-Sauk Rapids-Rice 5, West Fargo 0 The girls shut out West Fargo in a 5-0 win on their home ice. Four of the goals were scored in the Àrst period. Bria Ferns started things off early for the Storm’n Sabres, scoring the Àrst goal 2:45 into the game, with assistance from Alexa Paulson and
and practicing at night, they are in the same spot as us. They’re the ones that stuck with it all this time,” Zac said. “It’s another way we show teamwork. We are really one big family.” The brothers believe that wrestling is a unique sport to be involved in. “We really have to focus on time-management and our diet,” Jared said. “Weight cut is really important and because of that, I think it’s different than any other sport.” The brothers feel wrestling pays off, allowing them to accomplish something new each season. “It’s really rewarding knowing that you can reach the goals you aspire for,” Zac said. “It provides some really memorable matches and meets.” Zac’s fondest wrestling moment is making the state tournament two years ago. “I was in awe,” he said. “These are the guys I always see at the top and then I got to be among them. It was a great feeling.”
Jared’s fondest meet is similar – winning the Northland Youth Wrestling Association (NYWA) state title last year. “It was really cool to win a state title,” Jared said. “It was a great way to cap off my middle school wrestling career and give me some leverage as I moved into the high school realm.” This year, the brothers are enjoying the team aspect in a successful season thus far. “We celebrate for a moment and then it’s back to work the next day,” Zac said. “We don’t get too far ahead of ourselves because then we may not do as well. It goes back to that discipline thing.” The brothers plan on wrestling through their high school careers, something they enjoy immensely. “The team aspect is really what makes wrestling great,” Zac said. “We are always there to support each other, whether we win or lose, and it makes us a greater team overall.”
Girls win two against Fargo hockey Brooke Walters. Libby Asper followed only 13 seconds later with the teams second goal, assisted by Bre Hess and Megan Mohr. Paulson put in the third goal of the period, with help from Megan Cook and Walters. Paulson also scored the Ànal goal of the period, with assistance from Ferns and Cook. McKenna Rohe scored the Ànal goal of the game for the Storm’n Sabres with help from Mohr. The girls sat six minutes on three infractions and attempted a total of 28 shots during the game. Tender Chloe Stockinger saved all 20 shots for the team. Sartell-Sauk Rapids-Rice 5, Fargo North-South 2 Walters led the scoring for the Storm’n Sabres Dec. 29 against Fargo North-South. The team won 5-2 on their
home ice. In the Àrst, Grace McCabe, with assistance from Paulson and Molly Mahowald, put in the team’s Àrst goal four minutes in. The team added three more points to their score in the second period. Mahowald, assisted by McCabe and Hess, slashed the Àrst goal in. Walters added two more during the period, the Àrst with help from Mohr and the second with Cook and Mohr. Paulson put the puck into the net in the third for the team’s Ànal goal of the game, with help from Walters and Ferns, with a minute and a half left of play. The girls sat four minutes on two infractions and attempted 27 shots. Tender Madison DeMarias saved 20 of the 22 shots toward the Storm’n Sabres net.
Mix scores hat trick
Leads Jacks to 6-4 win by NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
After a 10-day break from the ice, the Granite City Lumberjacks traveled to Alexandria Dec. 30 to take on the Blizzard. The Jacks brought home a 6-4 win. Granite City captain Will Mix lit up the ice, sending three pucks past Blizzard goalie Brey Effertz and securing the Lumberjack lead twice during the game. Alexandria took the lead during the Àrst, scoring two goals to the Lumberjacks’ one. Blizzard Logan Nelson and Tony Haley both found
the back of the net against Mac Berglove. Lumberjack Brady Dahl scored one with help from Chase Di Bari and Jack Petroske. Mix turned the tables during the second for his Lumberjack team. He scored less than Àve minutes in and then, again, with less than Àve on the clock. The buzzer sounded with a 3-2 Lumberjack lead. Spencer Nelson, Owen Sikich and Jordan Olson each tallied an assist. Dahl increased the Blizzard deÀcit half way through the third, scoring with help from Petroske and Nelson. But the Lumberjacks didn’t gain a breath of fresh air. Alexandria came back with a goal from Emil Lindfors. Blizzard’s Brenden Payne scored another while on a
power play, tying the game with less than four minutes left in play. Yet, Granite City didn’t let the game slip. Mix scored his third goal at 17:43. Ryan Smith and Sikich earned assist points. Lumberjack Keenan Lund scored the sixth point for the team on an empty net in the last minute of play with Sikich’s help. Granite City sat 12 minutes on six infractions, the Blizzard eight on four. Berglove saved 26 of 30 shots on goal, Effertz 35 of 40. The Lumberjacks will continue their season Friday in New Ulm and will host the Breezy Point North Stars Jan. 7 at Sports Arena East. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. The Lumberjacks lead the NA3HL West Division with 43 points, four over the North Stars.
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Storm split tourney games Defeat Albany, fall to Becker
combined for 34 points in the win. SRR opens the New Year Jan. 3 at Princeton, then travel to a highly regarded Alexandria Dec. 6. by MARK KLAPHAKE “Alexandria is a very STAFF WRITER good basketball team. They are solid throughout,” PeterThe Sauk Rapids-Rice son said. “I felt like going into boys basketball split their two this year they were going to home tournament games Dec. be at the top of the conference and the section.” 28-29. 24 21--45 The Storm opened their A 24 35--59 tournament with a 59-45 win SRR SRR scoring: Payton over Albany, but one day later 1, Nathan they lost 61-50 to the Becker Buersken-Azure Waldorf 4 (4 steals), Cade MilBulldogs. ton-Baumgardner 2, Kranz 19 Against the Huskies, the (4 rebounds), Deng Deang 10, Storm struggled out of the Landwehr 15 (9 rebounds), gate and were facing a 20-8 Massman 8 (6 rebounds). Team deÀcit midway through the totals: FG 22-53, FT 10-16, PF 13. Àrst half. Becker downs Storm in “They were scrappy. For second game of tournament the Àrst time we did a man-toThe Storm struggled from man pressure and it backÀred the perimeter and lost the secon us,” said head coach Derek ond game of the tournament Peterson. by 11 points to the Bulldogs. But the Storm found their SRR shot 21 three-pointers groove later in the half. An- and connected on just four of thony Massman scored Àve them. points and triggered a 13-0 “We have to work on how Storm run to give them a 21-20 we’re going to attack a zone. lead with 3:35 left in the half. We’ve had a hard time. UsuBut then foul trouble started ally we can get a three (point to mount for SRR. Post play- shot) but we can’t settle for ers Tyler Kranz picked up his that,” Peterson said. third foul and Cody Landwehr The game was tied in his second in the last two min- the second half before Beckutes of the half and the teams er connected on consecutive were knotted at 24. three-pointers to take the lead SRR came out of halftime for good. with a new perspective and “Becker has some big plan. They were more patient strong kids and guards that on offense and kept feeding can handle the ball and shoot their post players, Landwehr, it,” Peterson said. “I don’t Deng Deang and Kranz who think our defense has been combined for the teams Àrst bad we’ve just had more 13 points of the second half problems getting the ball into and the Storm opened up a the basket.” 39-29 lead. Kranz, Massman, “We controlled the pace Landwehr and Deang scored and where the ball went. We 49 of the 50 Storm points. had more patience and focus,” “We didn’t hit shots. We Peterson said. “We want a have to get more production post touch every time we have than from four guys,” Peterthe ball.” son said. The Huskies cut the lead B 25 35--61 to nine, 51-42, with three SRR 23 27--50 SRR scoring: Milton minutes left but Kranz had a three-point play and a couple Baumgardner 1, Kranz 17 (7 refree-throws, and Landwehr bounds), Deang 9, Landwehr 10 scored a basket to seal the win (10 rebounds), Massman 13. for SRR. Landwehr and Kranz
The Storm wrestling team had a sweet taste of victory Dec. 30 as they traveled home the three hours from Grand Rapids. SRR wrestled Àve rounds, only losing to Bemidji. The team won 3633 over Mora in round one, 47-24 over Ashland, Wis. in round two, 49-28 over Aitkin in round 3, 51-22 over Chisago Lakes in round four and fell to Bemidji 4121 in round Àve. The Storm had three wrestlers go undefeated in the tournament: Andrew Wollak, Hunter Rajkowski and Tony Bemboom. Four more only lost one match of their Àve: Jared Spohn, Zac Spohn, Jake Ackerman and Andrew Syvertson. “The kids are working extremely hard and it shows,” said coach Terry Gorecki. “We have some strong leaders and the rest of the team is following their success. I feel like we are on the right track to being where we need to be for the end of the season. The team is coming together and I’m excited to see what’s next.” The Storm are currently holding a 10-4 record, with hopes to increase as the season progresses. The wrestlers travel to Willmar Jan. 5 and to Cannon Falls Jan. 7 to continue their season. Sauk Rapids-Rice 36, Mora 33 106: Wollak won by pin at 1:13. 113: J. Spohn lost by decision 10-3. 120: Ben Gilbertson lost by decision 8-2. 126: Brady Vait lost by fall due to injury. 132: Z. Spohn won by pin at 3:03. 138: Ackerman by decision 4-0. 145: Rajkowski won by pin at 3:33. 152: Ben DeMars won by pin at 2:26. 160: Bemboom won by
decision 4-0. 170: Marcus Santillana lost by pin at 2:15. 182: Brent Nelson lost by decision 11-9. 195: Syvertson won by pin at 1:08. 220: Daunte Molski lost by pin at 3:43. 285: Gage Donovan lost by pin at 0:58. Sauk Rapids-Rice 47, Ashland 24 106: Wollak won by forfeit. 113: J. Spohn won by major decision 13-5. 120: Gilbertson lost by decision 5-3. 126: Storm lost by forfeit. 132: Z. Spohn lost by decision 8-7. 138: Ackerman won by pin at 0:34. 145: Rajkowski won by pin at 0:34. 152: Bemboom won by major decision 13-0. 160: DeMars lost by pin at 1:46. 170: Santillana won by decision 9-3. 182: Nelson won by forfeit. 195: Syvertson won by forfeit. 220: Molski won by forfeit. 285: Ben Konz lost by pin at 2:54. Sauk Rapids-Rice 49, Aitkin 28 106: Wollak won by pin. 113: J. Spohn won by major decision 15-0. 120: Gilbertson lost by decision 15-7. 126: Storm lost by forfeit. 132: Z. Spohn won by pin at 3:29. 138: Ackerman won by decision 5-0. 145: Rajkowski won by major decision 17-0. 152: Bemboom won by pin at 1:55. 160: DeMars lost by pin at 5:27. 170: Santillana lost by pin at 2:28. 182: Nelson lost by pin at 5:40. 195: Syvertson won by pin at 1:41. 220: Molski won by forfeit. 285: Konz won by pin at 3:08. Sauk Rapids-Rice 51, Chisago Lakes 22 106: Wollak won by pin at 1:17. 113: J. Spohn won by forfeit. 120: Gilbertson won by forfeit. 126: Match forfeited by both teams. 132: Z. Spohn won by forfeit. 138: Ackerman won by major decision 14-5. 145:
Storm girls split basketball tourney by LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids girls basketball team was defeated by Grand Rapids Dec. 27 in an upsetting 78-52 loss in the Àrst day of their holiday tournament. “It wasn’t our best game. We struggled a bit and played scared,” coach Foley said. “We picked it up in the second half. I just think our legs got the best of us after coming back from Christmas break.” Bailey Becker led the Storms with 13 points on the scoreboard and three fouls. Staci Meyer brought some strong defense to the court and put in a good Àght with her 12 points. “Her defense has picked up a lot. She had to guard the best girl from Grand Rapids and was on her like glue,” Foley said.
Bailey Roscoe added 11 points to the scoreboard which pushed the storms to their 2049 halftime score. Brooke Torvik contributed nine points, but ended up getting into foul trouble early in the game and fouled out. “We had to switch up our rotations a bit after Torvik fouled out,” Foley said. “It’s hard to regroup when she’s on the bench.” The Storms continued tournament play on Wednesday, December 28, where they defeated Braham, 60-49. Storm victorious over Spartans The Storm pulled ahead of the Rocori Spartans Dec. 20, defeating the team 54-41. SRR 25 54 R 16 41 Results: Staci Meyer 11, Bailey Roscoe 15, Brooke Torvik, 5 (4 fouls) Bailey Becker 17, Angela Konz 6.
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Sauk Rapids-Rice junior Anthony Massman soars in for a layup during the Storms 59-45 win over Albany Dec. 28 in the Sauk Rapids Tournament. Massman Ànished with eight points.
Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
TOMMY STIEGEL
Parents’ Names: Kirsten and Andy Stiegel Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a senior and a captain of the boys swim and dive team.
What is your favorite event to swim and why? Breaststroke because it’s very different from the other three events I swim. What is the best meet you’ve ever been a part of? The True Team meet last year. Everyone on the team did very well, and we qualiÀed for True Team state. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? Soccer and Tanner’s Team Foundation.
Senior Tyler Kranz strips the ball free from an Albany player during the Storms tournament win over the Huskies Dec. 28 in Sauk Rapids.
Wrestling wins four matches in tournament by ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Rajkowski won by pin at 1:49. 152: Bemboom won by technical fall at 4:17. 160: Santillana won by pin at 0:57. 170: Nelson lost by pin at 2:29. 182: Syvertson lost by major decision 14-5. 195: Molski won by pin at 1:03. 220: Donovan lost by pin at 0:30. 285: Konz lost by pin at 1:12.
Bowling scores Individual high single game: Aaron Schultz – 300 Individual high 3-game total: Aaron Schultz – 697 Team high single game: The Blue Line – 1304 Team high 3-game total: The Blue Line – 3595 League standings The Blue Line 14-7 St. Cloud Hyundai 12-9 Greenkeepers 12-9 Sentra Sota Sheet Metal 12-9 SR Legion 9-12 Upper Deck 9-12 ATS 9-12 Sartell Hardware Hank 7-14 Highlights Jason Watercott – 672 Al Eiynch – 668 Scott Held – 650 Rick Turch – 643 Nate Popp – 635 Greg Steinkopf – 632 Bruce Arnold – 619 Mike Alexander - 600
Bemidji 41, Sauk Rapids-Rice 21 106: Wollak won by decision 7-4. 113: J. Spohn won by decision 4-1. 120: Gilbertson lost by decision 6-5. 126: Storm lost by forfeit. 132: Z. Spohn won by decision 1-0. 138: Ackerman lost by decision 7-2. 145: Rajkowski won by pin at 3:40. 152: Bemboom won by decision 9-5. 160: Santillana lost by pin at 3:12. 170: Nelson lost by technical fall. 182: Syvertson won by decision 5-4. 195: Molski lost by pin at 2:57. 220: Donovan lost by pin at 0:36. 285: Storm lost by forfeit.
What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? Calculus. What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I’m looking forward to prom and competing at the state swim meet with my teammates. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Both “Àgure it out” and “you’ll be tired for the next 40 years” have helped me in my life. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Watching movies and hanging out with friends. What are your future plans? I plan to go to college for premed, but have not decided on which college to attend. Leading the Storm is Sponsored by:
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ST. CLOUD – An average of 95 pounds of milk per cow per day may seem near impossible to achieve, but Dr. Gordie Jones, a DVM who owns Central Sands Dairy near De Pere, Wis., feels otherwise. “There are cows being milked twice daily giving more than 100 pounds of milk in a 50-cow herd,” Gordie Jones Jones said. “It can happen.” DVM Jones shared strategies to accomplish that during his presentation, “Achieving Excellence: Simple things you can do to achieve 95 pounds plus” Dec. 1 at the Minnesota Milk Dairy Conference and Expo in St. Cloud. Although the industry has changed over the last 25 years, Jones said the rules of achieving high milk yields still apply: cow comfort comes Àrst, dry cow programs stop early fresh cow losses, pregnancy rates mean farmers keep their cows, milk quality is everything, forage is king and better forages are better. “You take care of her, she’ll take better care of you,” Jones said. Regardless of herd size, Jones said producers have to Ànd where the bottlenecks are happening to obtain 95 pounds of milk. “Sometimes we need someone outside of our farm to look at things because we’ve gone barn blind,” Jones said. “What is abnormal becomes normal for us.” To know what is normal while looking for bottlenecks, there are three things a cow should do – stand to eat and drink, stand to be milked and lie down. Knowing this, farmers should look at the number of times cows are milked and/or how long the cows are in the parlor. “Cows shouldn’t be away from feed, water and their stalls for longer than four hours each day,” Jones said. “They need 20 hours of cow time. Anything under that, farmers will lose four pounds of milk.” When the cows are fed is another factor to consider for potential bottlenecks. According to Jones, historically cows are a slow moving, prey species with natural instincts to avoid predators, so they ate at dawn and dusk. “If you’re feeding them at 11 a.m., they’re hungry, and you should never have hungry cows,” Jones said. “Anything we do to change a cow’s behavior, we lose.” Jones suggested farmers feed cows at dawn and dusk with 50 percent of the average dry matter intake (DMI) fed in the morning after milking. “If we deliver less than half of the average DMI, half of the cows will not have enough feed in front of them. We never want to have bare mangers or be able to see concrete before noon,” Jones said. One way to ensure that does not happen is by pushing feed as often as needed. “Non-dietary factors – when and how feed is delivered and if it is pushed up – account for 56 percent of milk yield variation on the same TMR,” Jones said. “We want to keep feed in front of them because it’s worth nine more pounds of milk.” Along the same lines, farmers should observe how long cows are locked up in the feed lane. “There should never be a time the whole group isn’t eating,” Jones said. “At least 30 percent should be eating, and their lock up time shouldn’t exceed the time they’re in the parlor or one hour.” Jones continued on pg. 3B
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J&J Molitor Dairy, of Foley, is a partnership between Jerome Molitor and his son, Jeff. Together, the father and son milk 85 cows and run 1,200 acres of land.
Molitor reÁects on progression of dairying by JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
ago, everyone FOLEY – For more h a d than 25 years, Jeff Molitor small has lived and breathed dairy farming. Having grown up on h e r d s . the his family’s dairy, Molitor Over formed a working partner- years, as kids ship with his dad, Jerome, in grow up they now 1991. Together, the Molitors leave the home farm,” milk 85 cows and run 1,200 Molitor said. Since the early 1900s, acres of corn, soybeans and hay at J&J Molitor Dairy the U.S. dairy industry has seen its bouts of highs and near Foley. “I graduated high school lows as the number of farms in 1990 and joined my dad has decreased yet production and animal units conafter that,” Molitor said. As the dairy industry tinue to increase. In 2016, 93 dairy farms progresses, stories like the Molitors are becoming more occupied Benton County – 100 less than 15 years ago. of a fairytale. “Growing up 20 years However, cow numbers only
Jeff delivers feed to his herd of Holstein cows Jan. 2 on his farm near Foley.
decreased by 2,200 from ment of Agriculture. Last year, the state saw 13,300 to 11,100 during that same time period, according 84 farms leave the industry; to the Minnesota Depart- of those, only three were in Benton County. With this, the county added 100 cows, which further contributed to the nearly 800,000,000 pounds of milk produced in Minnesota. “I actually anticipated the cow numbers to remain stable, but they grew this summer,” said David Weinand, Minnesota Department of Agriculture. “We continue to see consolidation in the industry and increasing herd sizes over time.” Molitor agreed. “Farms keep getting bigger,” he said. “It’s hard for guys to start up if they don’t have someone to help get the dairy started.” Molitor credits some of those expansions to the adaptable milking and housing facilities. “It’s easy to add more cows with a parlor or freestall barn, especially if you already have the employees,” he said. However, opportunity
Jeff Molitor milks 85 cows near Foley with his dad, Jerome. Although Minnesota saw dairy farms leave the industry in 2016, the Molitors are one of 93 that remain in Benton County.
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The reason Jones wants cows to eat following milking is so they can lie down with a full stomach as soon as possible. “If they get an extra hour of rest, but don’t have any food in their stomach, they won’t produce more milk,” Jones said. “But if they have a full rumen and spend an extra hour resting, they can produce 3.7 more pounds of milk.” Stall management and design play a big role in getting cows to lie down. “One of the biggest reasons cows don’t lay down is because the stalls aren’t soft enough,” Jones said. “They need plenty of cushion. If you can’t drop to your knees in the stall, it’s not soft enough.” There are several usable types of bedding, but Jones said sand makes six pounds more milk than solids. The neck rail placement is just as important. “If 15 percent or more of the cows are perching in the stalls, the neck rail needs to be moved forward,” Jones said. Ideally, Jones said neck rails should be 46 inches high off the rear curb and 66 inches from the end of the usable curb. Lunge space limitations also deter cows from lying down. “If cows don’t have enough space to do that, they aren’t as likely to lie
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“Sometimes, it needs to be changed, but every time you do, you lose milk,” Jones said. Although farmers try to feed low rations to save money, Jones cautioned against the practice. “Most farmers believe low rations will save them money, but it has the opposite effect,” Jones said. “Farmers lose more money in milk than they’re saving in feed costs.” After identifying the bottlenecks, Jones said they should be Àxed as soon as possible. “If we Àx the bottlenecks, we’ll make money tomorrow through improved milk production,” Jones said. By doing that, Jones said farmers can improve the lives of cows and their own. “Milk is the absence of stress,” he said. “Let’s get it right, reduce the stress and make more milk.”
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