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Mark Edgar Sisye performs in Sauk Rapids July 9.
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WATAB TOWNSHIP – Concerned citizens voiced their opinions July 6 when the subject of a single garbage hauler for the township was brought up. “Limiting our options to one garbage hauler is like telling us where we have to buy groceries or which excavator we have to hire,” said Jason Krueger. “It’s just not fair to the consumer.” Krueger’s main concerns included the lack of competition and how a single hauler system wouldn’t be convenient for everyone. “I think we need competition in the township for garbage hauling, just like with anything else. If a hauler doesn’t have to worry about competition, then there is little incentive to remain a good steward or offer outstanding customer service,” Krueger said. “I also know plenty of people that share trash hauling, are snow birds or have negotiations to bring their trash somewhere else. Would they end up paying for the single hauler service anyway?” After listening to the concerns of citizens and reviewing the meeting between clerk Pat Spence, supervisor Craig Gondeck and Jeff Bertram, co-owner of West Central Sanitation, the Watab Town Board decided the least they would limit the township to was three haulers. “The other big part of our reasoning came from our meeting with Jeff,” Spence said. “He said he doesn’t encourage a single hauler for the reason that a large, national company will submit the low bid to get the contract. The next year, they raise the rate $1 and now are over the amount of the next low bidder ... Eventually, the big national companies put the local ones out of business in this way. It is nice that we have the option to negotiate with any of the vendors, whether they are the lowest bidder or not.” According to research conducted by the town board, 35 Minnesota cities have tried to administer single hauler services, but only two acted in favor on the decision. “Those statistics speak for something too,” Spence said. “That made us think.” Another big aspect of implementing a garbage hauling system would have been the paperwork. Townships have to follow state statute when instituting permits for garbage haulers, which would include inviting garbage haulers to a meeting. “We will still have to go through that legal process, but we aren’t going to be the garbage cops,” Spence said. “It would be really hard to catch a hauler in the township that doesn’t have a permit.” One of the board’s largest concerns is the damage heavier vehicles have on township roads. “We think that limiting the township garbage to three haulers would be appropriate,” Gondeck said. “With three haulers, it still allows people to have a choice, but it’s also helping us look at the wear and tear on our roads.” Currently, the board does not know how many companies haul garbage in the township. The board did not take action on the issue. Gondeck requested time to gather additional information. The business is tabled for the Aug. 1 meeting.
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The Ugandan Kids Choir – (front, from left) Janet Namajia, Beatrice Baluka, Shanise Nandayiya, Patricia Beza Kanyago and Tracy Naziwu; (back, from left) Benard Wajala, George Matalo, Mark Edgar Sisye, Wilson Kitwe and Kenneth Kitwe – performed at Living Waters Lutheran Church July 9 evening as a part of their nationwide, 11-month tour.
Ugandan Kids Choir performs in Sauk Rapids BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – From Mbale, Uganda to Sauk Rapids, 10 Ugandan children are on a mission to spread knowledge of their African culture and their love of God. The Ugandan Kids Choir – made up of Janet Namajia, Beatrice Baluka, Shanise Nandayiya, Patricia Beza Kanyago, Tracy Naziwu, Benard Wajala, George Matalo, Mark Edgar Sisye, Wilson Kitwe and Kenneth Kitwe – sang and danced in front of a crowd at Living Waters Lutheran Church to showcase their Ugandan worship. “It feels good to be praising God and worshipping,” Naziwu said. The choir is a ministry of Childcare Worldwide, a child sponsorship organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel, providing education and developing the unlimited potential of poor children around the world. The group travels across the United States for 11 months. “One of the coolest things about
this choir is that all 10 kids have sponsors,” said Michelle Holstein, the Ugandan Kids Choir tour leader. “So when they are on tour like this, they are spreading their love and connection with their sponsors to others in hopes of gaining more sponsors for other children in need.” While on tour in Montana, Naziwu had a rare experience when her sponsors came to one of the choir’s performances. After the concert, Naziwu got to spend a couple of days with her sponsors at their home in Wyoming. “I was so happy and I did a great big dance. We took a photo and gave hugs right away. While I was with them, I got to go Àshing and
swimming in a lake,” Naziwu said. “They bought me new shoes and dresses too.” Naziwu’s sponsors also had her help in preparing a traditional Ugandan meal during her short stay. “She had such a good time and had a smile on her face for days afterwards,” Holstein said. “Because of that connection, Tracy had so much more hope, not only for her own future, but she wants to spread the message of hope through the choir’s music that much more.” While on tour, the kids perform in churches all across the country, but they also have schoolwork in the mornings Monday through Friday and frequent rehearsals in the afternoon.
Each member of the choir has to audition and is required to have a sponsor through Childcare Worldwide in order to be in the choir. “I was very surprised when I found out I was in the choir,” Sisye said. “It was very good, and I was happy.” Since starting the tour on May 20, Sisye has enjoyed teaching Americans how to dance like he does and spreading the message of God and Jesus. “God is important and he gives me the things I need,” Sisye said. During their United States stay the children reside with host families. They often go swimming, ride bikes and get a taste of American foods and culture. Sisye and Naziwu both enjoy American breakfast – pancakes, bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs.
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The Ugandan Kids Choir perform a song and dance at the Living Waters Lutheran Church July 9 in Sauk Rapids.The choir has a number of routines they practice to perform at concerts.
Sauk Rapids Market offers children’s activity, variety of goods BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — With temperatures reaching 90 degrees, some found it unpleasant to be outdoors last Thursday. But despite the heat, vendors under shaded tents at Trinity Lutheran Church — the home of the new Sauk Rapids Market — welcomed visitors with smiling faces. “It’s been a really good experience so far,” said Cynthia Hogenson, market volunteer. “Our biggest hurdle has been signage because we are tucked away, but I think we’ve pretty much got that Àgured out. We’ve made some banners to put up in higher trafÀc areas, so our attendance seems to be pretty good.” Hogenson, along with Ashley Knott and Julie Tamblyn took over the organization of the market after last year’s leader asked for help. The three have relocated the market to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE, on Thursdays from 4-6:30 p.m. through October. Sauk Rapids Market features about 15-20 vendors each week. The vendors bear fruits and vegetables, baked goods, essential oils, bread, eggs, plants, clothing
and more. Most vendors participate weekly but some have committed to biweekly or sporadic appearances. The outdoor shopping experience also exhibits a weekly children’s agricultural activity. Our goal is to make it a kidfriendly market,” Hogenson said. “When parents are bringing their kids, we want the kids to feel like they are getting something out of it as well.” The market has presented demonstrations on what seeds need to grow and plant parts, along with animal demos, and will continue to feature agriculture activities such as composition of soils and weather patterns. The Storm Roving Readers Book Mobile also makes occasional stops at the market. Hogenson said because the three have never ran a market before, the Sauk Rapids Market will continue to evolve under their leadership. They have created all accounts under a Sauk Rapids Market name and are applying to become a nonproÀt organization with the help of the children’s activity. The hope is that if in years to come they would like to pass the torch on to new organizers, it would be a smooth, seamless transition.
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Missy Millner (left), of Sauk Rapids, buys vegetables from Tanya Kostemko, of Svihel Vegetable Farm, at the Sauk Rapids Market July 6.
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Ribbon cutting signifies Second Street finish BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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Collin Thomas Freihammer Collin Thomas Freihammer was born to Tyler and Courtney Freihammer of Rice, June 15, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18 and 1/2 inches long. Collin was welcomed home by siblings Willow and Josie.
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Benton County Board of Commissioners Chair Warren Peschl (left) and WSB & Associates Ron Bray divvy up the ceremonial ribbon to various parties July 5 to celebrate the completion of the Benton CSAH 3 “Up the Hill” Project.
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Michael Willemsen, Sauk Rapids Last month when President Trump exited the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement I was heartbroken. It’s not that I wasn’t expecting this, but to see an elected leader move so blatantly against science was disconcerting to say the least. But there was a silver lining. Over 300 mayors – several in Minnesota – stood up and signed onto the “Climate Mayors statement.” They pledge to uphold the Paris Climate Agreement and create a thriving, 21st Century, eco-friendly economy for their respective cities. I was excited to see this development, and in early June I sent our mayor an email. In it I asked if he agreed about human caused climate change, and asked if he would sign onto the Climate Mayors statement. After making a follow up phone call in mid-June, I was told by the city receptionist that he is usually very good at responding to his constituents. There’s an old Rush song that says, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” I hope to hear from him soon.
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We’re taking the kids camping. Well, a noises on the other side of the fabric. You can’t version of it. We aren’t tenting or roughing it get much sleep with a growling Blue Heeler by by any means. We’ll still have access to public your side. bathrooms, electricity and even a heated pool. As I got older and the moths and rain started But for someone who loves planning, minimalism to wear down my trusty tent, I upgraded my and adventure — I’ll take it. purchase to a small four-person Coleman with As a child my family didn’t have the luxury bendable Àberglass rods. It was super simple to of a cabin, we didn’t travel north … ever, and set up (I could Ànally do it on my own). I’d go vacations were Àve years in-between. But that BY NATASHA BARBER on Àve day camping trips with friends where never stopped me from saving money, buying we were never too far from town if we needed my own tent and making the most of it. It all to run to the store. Still, I loved the challenge of happened right around the same age as my son is planning the food and making sure I brought all now. the odds and ends that the rest of the campers wouldn’t think It was the summer between Àfth and sixth grade. I worked of bringing. Oh you have a sliver? No problem, I brought a in the nursery until I had enough money to purchase a two- tweezer and a needle. room, six-person sleeper with a screened porch and heavy Sometimes those “necessities” came in handy, but overaluminum poles. I think it was red. I constructed my tent in over-packing for years also trained me to know that some the back yard around the corner of the house where it didn’t things are better left at home. Now, I can leave my place for matter if the grass died. I took good care of that thing. I swept three days with a backpack the same size as my son’s and get it, water-proofed the outside and always made sure everything by. Sure, I may wish I had brought other things, but I survive. ended up back in the bag. Thus, I’ve made it a point to warn the family we’re not It was my hideaway. My secret garden. I would grab my packing the house and the kitchen sink. Half the adventure in sleeping bag, books, Ànd-a-word magazines and a snack to camping is being creative with the things you’ve brought. With accompany me in my sanctuary. Most often it was where I two teenage girls and an adolescent boy — not to mention the caught the best naps. Sometimes I would sleep in the tent at other man in the house — this may be a challenge I lose before night but my dog never liked wondering what was making the it even begins. I’ll let you know how things go.
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I Ànally reorganized my writing and editing holder, made by my husband when he acquired desk. I have written before how writing can my grandpa’s old lathe he used for wood carving. enrich your life. The question that has been My grandpa specialized in carving birds and now presented to me from time to time is how my husband is carving all of us useful wooden do you know what to write each week? It’s items when he has time. It’s all happenstance and honestly simple when you live the adventurous meaningful. I keep my writing pen in the wooden life of faith and see Jesus in everything from the holder and usually a pencil. Every single one of sunrise to the dirty feet that need to be washed us, other than the baby, is sketching out something every night. at any given time, so pencils are placed all around Here is a little glimpse into the space and our house in the most precarious places. process: at this moment, I am sipping Traditional BY MERCY NYGAARD There’s a little and worn drawer from one Medicinal tea as I am trying to recover from of my daughters broken jewelry boxes where I Life by Faith another bronchial virus. I remember the risk I keep random small stuff. It perfectly keeps the took, giving up on our nutrition in April, and we small stuff from being a victim of the old pile of are still counting the cost. With each sip I am reminded of randomness. My chair is possibly a 1970’s ofÀce rolling chair how much I need Jesus in every area of life. – if you lift it by grabbing the top, it will separate from the I love to look at pretty things, so on my newly organized base. But like the old cardboard box, I didn’t spend anything desk is a white washed monitor shelf, faced with a gold metal on it. Years ago, we might have gotten it out of a dumpster and trim with gold rounded nail head detail. Good ol’ Target to once I’m more ambitious, I might reupholster. the rescue. The shelf deÀnitely is more professional looking The desk I use, is a tiny cabinet that was my grandmother’s. than the oil diffuser card board box I was previously using It has a built in slide out surface that I use to put my keyboard to lift my monitor. I took pride in its usefulness without on. They couldn’t possibly have known when this antique spending anything on it. The now chucked cardboard served cabinet was built that it would make the perfect computer its purpose for many years. On the monitor shelf is a box space. It has four tapered legs with rusty character casters. that lifts my monitor just past good to too high. But, it has Inside the cabinet are my favorite books, devotionals and old a drawer, where I keep my notebook for my thoughts and Bibles. scripture to be written down. It beats stacking it on top of There’s still a few more touches I need to make; like and digging through a pile of randomness (Nature’s Path framing the picture I keep nearby that our neighbor took of pop tart rappers, ear buds, camera cards, receipts and design our family just after we moved in and our baby was born. I magazines) to Ànd my notebook like before. have plans to put one of my favorite quotes on the wall above I also have a 1920’s picture of my great grandmother in my computer. It’s from Anne Voskamp, “Live a life worthy the drawer, who was, like me, a photo editor. I don’t think I of writing about.” And that, my friends, is what I must go do ever met her, and I don’t think I could have ever planned that now. What a humbling reminder that only faith and walking in we would share the same profession, although she worked the spirit can produce. with glass negatives. My full frame digital Canon camera sits on top of my desk, along with a handmade wooden pencil
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Benton County Highway Department CLOSING DATE: July 21, 2017 Foley, Minnesota Genevieve “Genny” CSAH 13 Bituminous Reclamation, Surfacing & Vera Manea passed away Culvert Replacement on June 29, 2017, at Good ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 CST on Sauk Rapids. She was 91. July 21, 2017, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Genny was born on Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Karri Thorsten, July 21, 1925, in Popple County Auditor/Treasurer of Benton County, for Bituminous Creek to her parents, Emil Reclamation, Surfacing & Culvert Replacement of CSAH 13 and Hannah (Blau) Skuza. between CSAH 3 and TH 25. In 1942 Genny, along STATE PROJECT #: 005-070-006 with mother Hannah and STATE AID PROJECT#: 005-613-015 stepfather Donald Keller, FEDERAL PROJECT #: HSIP 0517(261) Genevieve “Genny” V. LOCATION: CSAH 13 – from CSAH 3 to TH 10 moved to San Francisco, Manea TYPE OF WORK: Bituminous Reclamation, Bituminous Calif. In 1944 Genny met a Surfacing & Culvert Replacement young sailor named George hand-made quilts to families LENGTH: 2.945 Miles Manea and in 1945 George in need. Along with husband Approximate Major Items of Work are: and Genny were wed in George, Genny was a member FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION 41,754 SY El Cerritos, Calif. Shortly of the Lions club and the Pearl TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (2;C) 10,831 TON thereafter they returned to Harbor Survivor Association, Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been Sauk Rapids to raise their the latter of which was predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. especially important to Genny family. 87-581 and implementing regulations. Genny was a widely in her later years. Genny was READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION known and beloved also a Àxture for many years A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS member of the Sauk Rapids at Manea’s Meats, a local PROJECT community. She was an business owned by son Donald The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notiÀes active congregant of Peace and daughter in-law Alina, all bidders: United Church of Christ where she was a much-loved • in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), in St. Cloud for most of member of a broad extended as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle her life where she was also family. Perhaps above all, A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs R-28-1B of the Department of Transportation, it will afÀrmatively assure a dedicated member of a Genny was cherished for her quilters group that donated exceptionally generous and that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds – 911 1927 – child 1300 block 13th St Cir of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in Rice Police Department 0915 1036 – Àre 300 block 1st St S 2314 – disturbance 200 block 13th St N consideration for an award; activity 1106 – harassment 5 trafÀc stops; 6 assists; 1 medical • in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as 1130 – fraud 200 block 7th St S amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Monday, June 26 1304 – animal 800 block Benton Dr N Friday, June 30 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal1858 – accident 700 block Co Rd 21 1502 – fraud 0112 – burning complaint 1300 block 13th Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), 1925 – fraud 500 block 7th Ave SW 1644 – accident 500 block Benton Dr N St Cir it will afÀrmatively assure increased participation of minority 2315 – welfare check 16th Ave SW 1831 – accident 1300 block Summit Ave N 0244 – suspicious 1400 block 2nd Ave S groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the 1 medical; 1 assist 1908 – child 100 block 5th Ave N 0540 – suspicious 1100 block 4 ½ Ave N highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed 1936 – disorderly conduct 3rd Ave S 0803 – disturbance 1300 block 2nd Ave N pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity Tuesday, June 27 2048 – property 1015 – property will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, 0906 – criminal damage to property 1st St 2220 – trespassing 100 block Benton Dr N 1107 – vehicle disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; SW, Co Rd 2 2255 – suspicious 300 block Division St 1346 – escort • in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota 2035 - animal Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will 2318 – suspicious 200 block 2nd Ave N 1457 – theft 100 block 1st St S 1 trafÀc stop; 1 assist 2350 – suspicious 600 block Broadway 1650 – suicidal person 300 block Division afÀrmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered Ave S St Wednesday, June 28 7 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 2 alarms; 2 human 1657 – suicidal person 1000 block 7 ½ Ave to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national 1325 – suspicious Main St origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, services reports N 1327 – theft 400 block Main St E membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual 1909 – civil 1100 block Summit Way orientation, or age; Wednesday, June 28 1914 – suspicious 100 block 15th St Ct Thursday, June 29 • in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota 1012 – civil 3rd Ave S 1923 – civil 700 block 4th Ave N 1032 – property 200 block 6th Ave NW Statute 363A.36 CertiÀcates of Compliance for Public Contracts, 1115 – burglary 3rd Ave S 1931 – missing person 800 block Linda 1059 – train 200 block Main St E and 363A.37 Rules for CertiÀcates of Compliance, it will assure 1202 – welfare check 1000 block 2nd Ave Lane 1 assist that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to S 2104 – property 5th Ave N this advertisement possess valid CertiÀcates of Compliance. 1452 – animal 400 block 10th St N 2 trafÀc stops; 5 alarms; 2 assists; 1 Friday, June 30 1457 – animal 100 block 2nd Ave N ordinance; 2 human services reports; 3 pet • If you are not a current holder of a compliance certiÀcate issued 1726 – theft 2300 block Pine Rd NW by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid 1500 – animal 1000 block 5th St S licenses 5 trafÀc stops; 1 assist on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department 1601 – theft 1200 block 35th St NE of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a 1606 – criminal damage to property 100 Saturday, July 1 Saturday, July 1 certiÀcate. block 1st St S 0029 – suspicious 1000 block 7th Ave N 4 trafÀc stops The following notice from the Minnesota Department of 1720 – child 100 block 18th St NW 0036 – suspicious 100 block River Ave S Human Rights applies to all contractors: 1756 – vehicle 0047 – suspicious 200 block Railway Ave Sunday, July 2 • “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, 1826 – suspicious 800 block Wollak Way 0108 – suspicious 300 block 3rd Ave S 0022 – suspicious 2300 block Pine Rd NW 1909 – violation court order 100 block section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 0148 – extra patrol 2 assists; 1 medical 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these Benton Oaks Dr 0917 – theft 200 block 8th Ave S parties based on this speciÀcation or any modiÀcation of it. A 1957 – suspicious 13th St S 1148 – theft 1300 block Stone Ridge Rd Sauk Rapids Police copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 2016 – suspicious 1500 block River Ave N 1420 – suspicious 100 block 1st St S 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the Department activity 2021 – criminal damage to property 1500 1429 – animal 700 block 2nd Ave N contracting agency.” block River Ave N 1538 – animal Eastern Star Loop/ Twin Ct • “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will Monday, June 26 2036 – attempt to locate 1806 – suspicious 200 block Searle St S require afÀrmative action requirements be met by contractors 0001 – missing person 800 block 9th Ave N 2227 – suspicious 1700 block 2nd Ave N 2017 – disturbance 800 block 4th St S in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 0155 – disorderly conduct 300 block 2350 – domestic 800 block 4th St S 2020 – welfare check 300 block 6th St S 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an afÀrmative Benton Dr N 2356 – suspicious 100 block River Ave S 2131 – theft 400 block 13th Ave S action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation 0213 – disturbance 1200 block 2nd Ave N 5 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 4 human services 2147 – Àreworks 2nd Ave N/13th St N of its certiÀcate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 0704 – theft 600 block Mayhew Lake Rd reports; 3 assists 2310 – drunk 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” NE 5 trafÀc stops; 1 medical; 6 assists; 2 A minimum goal of 3.6 % Good Faith Effort to be 1124 – suspicious 200 block 4th Ave N Thursday, June 29 alarms; 2 assists subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 1310 – civil 400 block 13th Ave S 0223 – harassment 1400 block Summit Ave Proposal, Plans and SpeciÀcations may be examined and 1330 – welfare check 1900 block Benton N Sunday, July 2 obtained for $15.00 at the Benton County Highway Dr N 0236 – theft 900 block 5th St S 1528 – animal 700 block 12th St N Engineers OfÀce, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE Foley, 1330 – property 0400 – suspicious Skyview Dr 1635 – suicidal person 200 block 3rd Ave S MN 56329; located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the 1355 – predatory offender registry 0631 – theft 300 block Industrial Blvd 1641 – theft 1100 block Summit Way City of Foley. Proposal, Plans and SpeciÀcations may also be 1615 – suspicious 1000 block 10th Ave NE 0632 – child 200 block Benton Dr N 1725 – child River Ave N downloaded at https://egram.co.benton.mn.us\ for $0.00. 1620 – trespassing 1900 block Benton Dr N 0813 – theft 2000 block 4th Ave N 1856 – unwanted 100 block 1st St S Bids must be sealed, identiÀed on the envelope and 1915 – civil 200 block 9 ½ St N 0931 – escoart 1918 – welfare check 100 block 3rd Ave S accompanied by a CertiÀed Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the 2239 – disturbance 1200 block 2nd Ave N 1005 – property 2012 – harassment 1300 block 15th St NE amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Benton County 2252 – parking 1012 – theft 1700 block 2nd Ave N 2019 – trafÀc hazard Hwy 15 Treasurer. 2334 – suspicious 400 block 18th St Ct NW 1212 – repo vehicle 2053 – trafÀc accident 500 block Benton The County Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, 9 trafÀc stops; 1 ordinance; 1 pet license; 3 1219 – warrant 600 block Lincoln Ave NE, Dr N to waive any irregularities and further reserve the right to award permits St. Cloud 2101 – suspicious 100 block 1st St S the contract to serve the best interest of the County. 1415 – 911 2144 – Àreworks 200 block 13th St N Date: June 23, 2017 Tuesday, June 27 1438 – theft 400 block 6th Ave N 2207 – suspicious 5th Ave S Karri Thorsten 0121 – suspicious 2nd Ave N/17th St Ct Benton County Auditor/Treasurer 1530 – theft 3000 block Quarry Rd NE 2316 - vehicle 0739 – harassment R-26-3B 1831 – parking 2 trafÀc stops; 4 assists; 1 alarm
Genevieve “Genny” V. Manea
welcoming nature. Genny worked tirelessly raising her family and this dedication to providing never left her. For many decades, her home was a gathering place for friends and family to share stories, food, games and company. She will be widely remembered for her kind smile and the simple well wishes that accompanied the countless plates of cookies and loaves of poppy seed bread she gave away. Genny is survived by her son Scott Manea and daughter in-law Peg; her son Donald Manea and daughter in-law Alina; her daughter Jill Manea-Dyer and son in-law Mike; and daughter in-law Judy Baker. Genny is also survived by grandchildren Lisa Abresch, Gina Hugo, Christopher Manea, Cristina Powell, Donald Jr. (Paco) Manea, Susana (Susi) Manea, Joe Dyer, Megan Dyer, Joe Manea and Jeremy Manea. Genny is survived by 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents Emil and Hannah Skuza, stepfather Donald Keller, brother Arnold Skuza, sister Renee Notch, son Gary Manea, grandson Jonathan Manea and her beloved husband, George. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids for assisting in Genny’s care. In lieu of Áowers, please donate to Peace United Church of Christ in St Cloud. Funeral services were 11 a.m. July 6 at Peace United Church of Christ in St. Cloud. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. July 5 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to services at the church Thursday morning. All were welcome to attend and celebrate Genny’s life. Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann. com.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on July 27th, 2017 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will hear the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Jason Smelter requesting a conditional use permit to construct a livestock waste storage facility in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.23, 9.14.2B and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: part of SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 36, Mayhew Lake Township. 2. 7:10 p.m. M L D Enterprises, landowner and Novel Oya Eight LLP, applicant, requesting to amend interim use permit #17-004 to construct a community solar energy system in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.24C, 9.20 and 11.6.3. The affected property is described as follows: E1/2 NW1/4 and SW1/4 NE1/4, Section 10, Sauk Rapids Township. 3. 7:20 p.m. Justin and Amber Wolfrom requesting a conditional use permit to operate a home extended business in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.23, 9.15.2 and 11.6. The affected property is described as follows: SE1/4 SE1/4, Section 24, Watab Township. R17-tfnb-TV 4. 7:30 p.m. Derrick Nelson requesting a conditional use permit to use an alternative elevation method in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance and Section 11.6 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: Lots 10, 11 & S1/2 of Lot 12, Oehrlein’s Point, Section 11, Watab The T h Sausage S Specialists S i li t Township. 5. 7:40 p.m. The Grace Apartments, Michael Nwachukwu, requesting a conditional use permit to operate a manufactured www.maneasmeats.com home park in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections (320) 253-8683 7.4.2, 9.10 and 11.6 of the Development Code. The affected 114 2nd Ave N., property is described as follows: Lot 4 & 5, Roseanna Beach 1st Sauk Rapids, MN Addition, Section 10, Watab Township. 6. 7:50 p.m. The Grace Apartments, Michael Nwachukwu, We are here because of you! requesting a conditional use permit to use an alternative elevaThink of us when grilling this Summer! R6-eowtfnB-TV tion method in the R-2 Residential District. Pursuant to Sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of the Flood Plain Management Ordinance and Section 11.6 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: Lot 4 & 5, Roseanna Beach 1st Addition, Section 10, Watab Township. ANYONE wishing to be heard with reference to the above will be heard at this meeting.
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Cyclones fall in two BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids Cyclones had a tough weekend as they played against the Brainerd Bees July 8 and the Beaudreau’s Saints July 9. Sauk Rapids was tied with the Bees until Áumping on the Ànal play, which cost them the game, losing 2-1. The team also lost to the Saints 3-2. The team continues their season July 12 against the St. Joseph Joes and July 16 against the Sartell Stone Poneys. Brainerd 2, SR 1 The Cyclones started off the game by scoring a run in the top of the Àrst. They held that lead until the bottom of the fourth when the Bees brought the game to a tie. The Bees scored a second time in the Ànal play of the game. Jeff Hille pitched for the Cyclones, giving up four hits and two runs. SR 1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 B 0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-1
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The Sauk Rapids Legion Post No. 254 baseball team had a sweet taste of victory July 6 as they took the Àeld in Little Falls. SR defeated Little Falls in a four-run sixth inning, earning an 11-10 win. Little Falls came into the game with an 8-1 record for the season. The team also played against Cold Spring July 10, losing 13-0. The team Ànishes their regular season July 11 against Waite Park and July 13 against Nisswa. They will compete in playoffs July 16 and 17. Cold Spring 13, SR 0 The team struggled to Ànd their groove against Cold Spring July 10. Bjorn Hanson and Brady Posch were the only two sluggers to connect with pitches. B. Hanson is now 2332 for the season, sporting a .719 batting average. CS 2-1-2-5-3-X-X SR 0-0-0-0-0-X-X
BB; T. Hanson – 1 BB; Posch – 1 H; Bjorn Hanson connects with a pitch Kranz – 3 IP (5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 1 K); Silbernick – 2 IP (7 H, 8 R, 8 ER, against Little Falls July 6. He went 5-5 during the game and now holds a .719 4 BB, 1 K)
batting average. SR 11, Little Falls 10 B. Hanson was the leading scorer and hitter, for Sauk Rapids July 6 against Little Falls. He connected with all Àve of his pitches and scored three times. Matt Johnson went 2-4 in the game, scoring twice and Joey Schreiner scored twice as well. Cole Fuecker, Posch, Logan Siemers and Cordell Lazer brought in the other four runs. Noah Klinefelter and Lazer split the game on the mound, striking out Àve batters. SR 0-0-3-4-0-4-0 LF 0-0-1-1-8-0-0 Johnson – 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB; B. Hanson – 3 R, 5 H, 1 RBI; Fuecker – 1 R, 2 H, 3 RBI; Posch – 1 R, 1 H, 3 BB; Siemers – 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 BB; Lazer – 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 IP (5 H, 4 R, 2 K); Patterson – 1 H, 2 RBI; Bengtson – 1 BB; Schreiner – 2 R, 1 H; Klinefelter – 4 IP (10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 K)
Cole Fuecker slides in for a triple early in the game, barely beating the tag, against Little Falls July 6.
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year. Temperature averages Saints 3, SR 2 The Cyclones scattered were 53.3 and 77.4 degrees for two runs amongst the middle of the game July 9 against the d to be the only local Beaudreau’s Saints. Despite Prou d and American owneud a tie game in the end of the Clo St. in rd ya scrap seventh inning, the Saints came back in the ninth inning to win. David Kroger was on the mound for the Cyclones, where he struck out four NC batters. BS 0-0-0-0-0-2-0-0-1 SR 0-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0
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degrees last year. We made it to 90 degrees June 4, although I’m sure the city of Rice made it to 90 several times. Living on the north shore of the lake gives us some lake effect on temperatures. Our coolest day
rainfall for the month was 10.91 inches in June 26. 1991. A statewide Rainfall came record of the most often enough to tornadoes in one day keep things from occurred on the June burning up. It 17, 2010 when 48 rained 11 days and tornadoes touched totaled 3.40 inches down in Minnesota. compared to 2.76 BY JIM HOVDA P h e n o l o g y : Rice inches last year. Hummingbird The most rain fell numbers seem to June 8 when I recorded .78 be down from last year. in the gauge. Total rainfall There is a notable increase for the calendar year stands in Purple Martins. All three at 15.86 inches compared to houses have occupants. 9.95 inches last year. Major Very few butterÁies and bee storms and hail missed us. numbers seem to be down Local weather records also. Common Loons were for June: The record cold was calling the latest ever, June a 32-degree reading in 1993 4, on the lake. A Bald Eagle while the warm record was 102 makes a daily Áight over our degrees in 1931. According to north shore looking for dead readings from the north end Àsh. Joe Pye (Eutrochium of Little Rock Lake, the most purpureum) weed is blooming
as well as other summer Áowers. Lots and lots of wood ticks. Little Rock Lake: Water temperature was 58 degrees at the beginning of the month and 70 degrees at month’s end. Secchi disk readings started at 5.5 feet and ended at 2 feet, which it remained for most of the month. The last part of the month saw a lot of algae, some really thick on the surface at the end of the month. Helpful hint: With summer here, warm temperatures in the birdbath bring algae. Try placing a short piece of copper tubing (3 or 4 inches long) in the birdbath. You will be surprised at how clean the water stays.
Public Notices BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 20, 2017 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June 20, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN, with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Peschl was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2017 as written; 2) approve Permit to Host Special Event on July 8, 2017 as requested by Steven Propf dba Goodfella’s Bar & Grill; 3) approve Permit to Host Special Event on July 28, 2017 as requested by Deanna Rosa dba Rollies, LLC; 4) approve Renewal Application for Optional Liquor 2:00 AM License—Jack & Jim’s Inc., 11025 Duelm Road NE, Foley; and 5) approve contract with TurnKey Corrections for inmate services in the jail, and authorize the Chair to sign. A retirement award was presented to Mary Radunz, Victim Services Coordinator in the County Attorney’s OfÀce, in appreciation for 16 years of loyal and distinguished service to Benton County; Radunz will retire effective June 30, 2017. Tom Suppes, Risk Management Consultant with the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust, appeared before the Board to present the annual MCIT Member Report. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:23 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:53 AM. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that, as part of the Buffer Law going into effect November 1, 2017 for public waters and November 1, 2018 for public ditches, Benton SWCD has been identifying and working with properties that are compliant, need further review, or are noncompliant; counties are given the option to be the enforcement hand or allow the state to enforce the buffer law. Achman noted that each county must provide BWSR its decision by June 28, 2017, whether it elects jurisdiction or not in order to receive Riparian Aid for Àscal year 2018 (which begins July 1, 2017); Benton County is estimated to receive $58,625 for FY 2018 should it elect jurisdiction and $73,281 for FY 2019 (counties may choose to forego jurisdiction for FY 2018 and decide to elect it the following year). Achman stated that, on November 1, 2017, Benton SWCD will be turning over the noncompliant public water parcels not working toward compliance to the enforcing jurisdiction for action (extension waivers may be granted to July 2018); SWCD is responsible for making the compliance determination. She noted several items to be taken into consideration should the county accept jurisdiction—staff time involved, including attorney time, and the fact that this may put staff “at odds with” the agricultural community; positives would include local control, the ability to set administrative penalty order fees and timeframes (within reason), and the fact that funding will be provided to cover enforcement costs. Casey Gwost, Benton SWCD, reported that, to date, compliance status countywide for both public waters and public drainage ditches is at 90% overall (Public Waters—50 ft. buffer required—93% or 1,202 parcels “clearly compliant”; Public Ditches—16.5 ft. buffer required—73% or 202 parcels “clearly compliant”). He added that landowners along public drainage systems which are under redetermination of beneÀts must also establish buffers (i.e. County Ditch 13 and County Ditch 15). Gwost noted that Benton SWCD has not run into any major issues with landowners thus far while conducting site visits. He pointed out that any alternative practices would have to meet the same water quality beneÀt as a buffer would. Gerry Maciej, Benton SWCD, explained that SWCD gets a $20,000 grant from BWSR each year for buffer work. He added that counties can change a jurisdiction election by providing a 60-day notice to BWSR; once a county elects jurisdiction, failure to implement/enforce allows BWSR to withhold soil and water program aid, NRBG funds and other program funding. Maciej noted that funds may only need to be returned in the event the local government unit opts out of being the enforcement jurisdiction; he clariÀed that if the county exercises the “opt out” option, future SWCD grants would not be affected. Chris Byrd, Coun-
ty Engineer, clariÀed that MN Stat. 103E addresses public ditches and has speciÀc instructions as far as enforcement; if an enforcement/non-compliance issue occurs along a public ditch, the Ditch Authority must administer the enforcement. Bauerly commented “…I think this whole buffer law is unconstitutional because they’re taking landowners’ rights away from people without compensating for it…if somebody does challenge it in our county, will the DNR or the Governor’s OfÀce defend it or do we have to defend it…” Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, stated that the county would likely be involved in any lawsuit, adding “hopefully MCIT would take up the cause on behalf of counties”. Buerkle expressed concern that if someone interprets that the county is not enforcing the law, funding can be withheld. Meyer pointed out that the county would only initiate enforcement after Benton SWCD has deemed the parcel noncompliant after exhausting all options with the landowner. McMahon commented that while the buffer law may be a good program, he has some concerns with getting into partnerships with the State of MN. McMahon also stated concerns with the possibility of losing other funding and the “undue burden” placed on DOD and Attorney staff. He commented “…enforcement is just the bad guy…I strongly say we should let the state go ahead and be the enforcement end of it…I think we have an option to opt back in in the future if we really want to…” Popp commented “…I like that the Soil and Water is involved and working with the landowners on the compliance part…I think the time frame would be a good trial…we can try it and we can get out by June of 2018 if we think it’s going to be a problem…” Buerkle commented “…this is one we don’t have to do…there are a lot of unknowns…I doubt very much that there will ever be enough funding to ever cover it all and they’re going to keep adding more and more stuff to it as the law goes into effect…if we’ve got the chance to say no now, I think we should…” Bauerly stated “…we can opt out anytime (with the proper notice)…I think, for the most part, farmers will comply…I guess I would lean toward doing the enforcement…” Achman noted that, should the county elect to enforce the buffer law, an ordinance outlining the enforcement procedures will need to be in place and sent to BWSR by September 1, 2017. Peschl commented “…I am a farmer…I agree with Jake and Ed…I think we will have no trouble with the farmers…” Motion by Popp to adopt Resolution 2017-#26, electing jurisdiction for buffer law enforcement, reviewing this election going forward, and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. Second by Bauerly. McMahon stated “…Iet’s see how the state handles it the Àrst year…I think staff time will be increased…are we going to add staff to cover it…we can always opt back in…” Upon questioning by Bauerly, Achman stated her belief that they would not need to add staff, but it may be “pushing limits” as there are a number of programs that staff are already trying to administer. Maciej clariÀed that Benton SWCD must determine compliance whether the county accepts enforcement jurisdiction or not. Motion carried with Popp, Bauerly and Peschl voting aye and Buerkle and McMahon voting nay. Achman explained that Benton County has received funding from the State of MN in regards to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention. She noted that a group of Lake Association and Water Resource Advisory folks were assembled to review proposals to develop our AIS plan and, eventually, make recommendations to the County Board on expenditures of AIS funds; because of the unique opportunity of having the Governor’s Àshing opener on the Mississippi River in Benton County, this group recommended expending AIS funds for educational materials which were made available to all who were in attendance at the Governor’s Àshing opener. Achman stated that, going forward, expenditures will be brought forward to the Board for approval prior to payment. Popp/McMahon unanimous to approve the expenditure of $3,386.84 from AIS funding for educational materials distributed at the Governor’s Àshing opener. Eric Altena with the MN Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife was present to discuss the proposed drawdown at the Sartell Dam in 2018; the drawdown will lower the water level in Little Rock Lake and the Sartell Pool of the Mississippi River by three feet for a period of six weeks between August 1, 2018 and September 14, 2018. Altena explained that the purpose of the drawdown is to improve water quality and clarity in the lake and the river; drawdowns have been shown to improve water quality by stabilizing shoreline, removing excess nutrients from the lake bed, and encour-
aging beneÀcial plant growth, as well as improving habitat for Àsh and wildlife. Altena referenced a survey in 2016 to determine if the residents around the lake/river were supportive of a drawdown—survey results showed 65%-66% support overall. He referenced alternative options that were reviewed, noting that the drawdown may have some effects on recreation on the Mississippi River and in Little Rock Lake for the six week period; there are still some complexities to this drawdown project which are still being considered, such as FERC licensing and the loss of signiÀcant revenue for Eagle Creek Energy. Altena stated that the DNR and Little Rock Lake Association are currently working toward obtaining grant funding. Altena commented “…the river needs a drawdown periodically and the lake certainly needs a drawdown periodically…” Popp commented “…with all the improvements that were made, if you look back twenty years ago and you look at today, we probably will be able to maintain levels after we draw down a lot longer than we have if we look backwards…” Altena suggested that a workgroup meet after the drawdown is complete to determine the thresholds that must be met before any future drawdowns are proposed. He noted that water levels can be restored within three days. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, stated his belief that the drawdown would have some beneÀt on some county roads (i.e. CSAH 2) and also provide opportunities for bank stabilization (i.e. CR 55). Chris Byrd, County Engineer, reported on the Àndings of the draft Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) report for the CSAH 29/CSAH 33 intersection; this report was prepared by the county’s consultant, SRF, in an effort to select the optimal control at this intersection. Byrd noted that an ICE report considers all pertinent data, including trafÀc volumes, safety/crash history, physical constraints, pedestrian and bicycle use, adjacent land use and right-of-way impacts. He stated that, all things considered, the ICE report is recommending a trafÀc signal as the optimal trafÀc control at this intersection—it meets the warrants analysis, as well as operational, safety and cost analysis (other options considered were “do nothing” and keep the current all-way stop control, or a roundabout control). Byrd pointed out that Benton County did receive Federal dollars for this project ($400,000); he is in agreement with SRF’s recommendation of a trafÀc signal as the optimal trafÀc control at this location. Engineer’s Report: 1) CSAH 13 reclaim project update (Federal dollars received for striping; bid opening will be July 21st; 2) Tractor mowing ongoing; and 3) Monument digs being completed with County Surveyor. Jim Whitcomb, Property Management Director, reported that Ron Welle with Midwest Outdoors Unlimited is requesting approval to conduct deer and turkey hunts at Bend in the River Park; Mr. Welle’s organization sponsors hunts by disabled veterans. Whitcomb noted that the 2017 deer/turkey hunt would occur October 10-12; dates for the spring turkey hunt are yet to be determined. He stated that Mr. Welle is also requesting that approval for the hunts extend out to 2020. Buerkle/Popp unanimous to approve deer and turkey hunts at Bend in the River Park extending out to year 2020. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl inquired of the status of the request of Palmer Wireless to use the County-owned tower at Mayhew Lake to provide internet service to customers who lost their service through Clearwire. Administrator Headley stated his understanding that the County Engineer and the County Attorney’s OfÀce had some concerns with the proposed lease agreement, more speciÀcally, if the tower can structurally support the equipment that Palmer Wireless would attach. Headley will arrange a meeting with Palmer Wireless, the County Engineer, and the County Attorney’s OfÀce in an attempt to resolve the issues. Board members urged staff to keep this issue moving forward. No Committees of the Whole were set. Bauerly/Buerkle unanimous to adjourn at 11:43 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-28-1B
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Transforming from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
Publishing th the 2nd & 4 e th f o s k wee th n o m
BY BRITTANY PFANNENSTEIN STEARNS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COORDINATOR
What if instead of asking “What’s wrong with me” we asked ourselves “What happened to me?” According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, traumatic childhood events create dangerous levels of stress and impact healthy brain development. Could it be that adversity early in life is also a major risk factor of physical, mental and behavioral problems later? In the early 1990s, Dr. Rob Anda and Dr. Vincent Feletti were co-principle investigators of the Adverse Childhood Experience Study. More than 17,000 predominately white, middle class adults of Kaiser Health completed a survey about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), health behaviors, disease, mental health, substance use and other health and social problems. The 10 ACE categories studied included growing up with substance abusing household members, experiencing parental separation or divorce, growing up with mentally ill household members or caregivers, witnessing intimate partner violence, having a household member imprisoned; and/ or personally growing up experiencing emotional, physical, sexual abuse or emotional or physical neglect. Drs. Anda and Feletti used these 10 ACEs to develop an ACE score for each individual. An ACE score was denoted as the total number of ACE categories an individual experienced with each category counting as one point. The Àndings of the study revealed that only a third of participants had an ACE score of zero, and over 16 percent had an ACE score of four or more. People who reported higher ACE scores were also more likely to report health and social problems later in life, such as alcoholism, disease, depression, obesity, smoking and mental health problems. Drs. Anda and Feletti concluded there is a strong, graded relationship between ACEs and risk factors for several leading causes of death in adults. This has led Public Health to think about prevention. The idea of Trauma Informed Care transforms the question from “what’s wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” This approach is designed to avoid re-traumatizing already traumatized individuals. The good news is the brain is plastic and continuously changes in response to the environment. If toxic stress stops and is replaced by resilience, the brain can slowly undo many stress-induced changes. This proves that individuals have the capability to do well, despite adversity, when protective systems are nested within. This include enhancing individual capabilities, attachment and belonging with caring and competent people, and protective community, faith and cultural processes. Through collective
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COVERING CENTRAL MN PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL & FINANCIAL WELL BEING
PHOTOS BY VICKI IKEOGU
Acceleration Baseball Center, currently located in St. Cloud, plans to move to Industrial Boulevard in Sauk Rapids. The new facility, which will be renamed Acceleration Sports Center, will be 18,500-square-feet and will provide training opportunities for baseball, softball, basketball and volleyball athletes.
Increased growth leads to new home for Acceleration Baseball Center BY VICKI IKEOGU STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD – As a kid, Georgia-native Augie Rodriguez knew what he wanted to be when he grew up: a professional baseball player. It was a dream Rodriguez, 38, accomplished in the early 2000s while playing professional ball for the Seattle Mariners. Now, as the current Àeld manager for the St. Cloud Rox, Rodriguez hopes to help other young Central Minnesota athletes achieve their dream as well. “My goal was never to become a millionaire,” Rodriguez said. “My goal is to help every kid live a dream. And it’s about helping them feel good about themselves.” In fall of 2015, Rodriguez and his business partners, Gary Posch and Joe Sexton, opened St. Cloud’s Acceleration Baseball Center as a way to help young athletes Àne-tune their game. By the end of 2017, Acceleration Baseball Center will have relocated to Sauk Rapids, expanded and undergone a shift in branding. “The idea [to Àrst open Acceleration Baseball Center] Àrst hit me during the winter of 2012-13,” Rodriguez said. “I had come to Minnesota to visit my, now, wife and saw the snow
outside. There was nowhere for kids who play baseball or softball to practice.” Leasing the current 14,000-square-foot space at 20 McLeland Road, St. Cloud Rodriguez and his team transformed the open warehouse into an indoor training facility. Enlisting the help of trainers including former Twins inÀelder Al Newman, the facility has helped nearly 1,000 athletes ages 5 through college hone their skills. “I enjoy working with athletes at this level,” Newman said. “The young high school players are eager for knowledge. And they know they have to put in the time to get better.” Rodriguez said Acceleration Baseball Center draws athletes from all around Central Minnesota, including Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Princeton, Clear Lake and Milaca. Baseball and softball athletes spend time working on hitting, pitching, defense and catching, often times with one-on-one guidance from a trainer. “Together, our staff has over 30 years of major league experience,” Rodriguez said. But growth and demand for the service has pushed the current facility to near capacity. Looking for the opportunity to own – and build a facility that would work best for them – has triggered the desire for
John “Smiley” Kinzer, 12, of Cold Spring, practices hitting with the help from Al Newman, Acceleration Baseball Center trainer and former Twins inÀelder.
Rodriguez, Posch and provided that opportunity. the amount of land will be Sexton to relocate the “Sauk Rapids is a great perfect.” business. location,” Rodriguez said. Sauk Rapids has “The amount of space and Sports center: page 8
Drawing attention to a silent killer Coborn’s leads the nation with high-tech blood pressure machines BY MICHAEL STRASBURG STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Hypertension has done a lot to earn it’s moniker as the silent killer – the condition rarely has warning signs or symptoms as it increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Even if an individual keeps an eye on their blood pressure, it’s difÀcult to discern exactly what the results mean and when caution should be raised. That’s why Coborn’s is leading the nation by installing PharmaSmart blood pressure machines in every one of their stores and integrating the machine results in their software network. While Coborn’s isn’t the Àrst business to get these machines installed in their store, they are the Àrst to include realtime tracking of the blood pressures taken from the machine and upload that information directly to a proÀle within PHOTO BY MICHAEL STRASBURG patient’s Coborn’s pharmacists Mike Zyvoloski (left) and Rick Senn their pharmacy system. The recommend customers periodically check their blood pressure technology allows Coborn’s with the store’s new PharmaSmart machine. pharmacists to track blood
pressure for patients who come in frequently to get their blood pressure taken. “You sign up for a card and insert it in the machine like a credit card,” said Coborn’s Sauk Centre pharmacy manager Kurt SchifÁer. “The card will store up to 30 readings and will give you an average of all your blood pressure readings.” In addition to the reading itself, the display includes four color-coded ranges, so the display will change colors depending on a patient’s blood pressure readings, with red being a high-risk result. That said, one result is not necessarily indicative of overall bloodpressure, which is why Cole Gertken, a Coborn’s Pharmacy student intern, stresses the importance of the 30-reading average. “You could come in here and see a white coat and your blood pressure could go up, that happens all the time – white coat syndrome,” Gertken said. “So instead you sit there for a little bit, take it again and it goes back to normal. It
allows us to see that average and give us a greater understanding of how their blood pressure is.” If a patient is concerned with their blood pressure average, they can ask the pharmacist to look over their proÀle. In the two months the machines have been in stores, Coborn’s pharmacists have already referred patient’s to doctors – potentially saving their lives. “We just had a hypertensive crisis last week,” SchifÁer said. “We referred her to the clinic. That’s something we might not have identiÀed if we didn’t have this. That’s why it’s such a big deal, we could save lives that way ... We don’t want the doctors scared that we’re going to be calling them every day with 10 different blood pressure readings, we’re just going to identify those that are in a crisis state and try to educate the people that are a little bit more on edge.” That concept of helping educate customers on their blood pressure status is part of a company-wide health
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