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Bond makes living as self-employed potter BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Jasper Bond is a potter. When the Sauk Rapids resident took a work study job cleaning the art department in college and stumbled upon a wooden triangular framework covered in clay, little did he know the contraption would change the course of his life. “I had never seen a potter’s wheel,” Bond said. “One night after cleaning up, I sat at the wheel and tried to knead a piece of clay. The instructor came in and said if I wanted to learn pottery, I should take his class. I told him I knew nothing about it and he told me, ‘Don’t worry.’” That was the beginning for Bond and the Jasper Stoneware Company. Growing up on army bases across the country, Bond was never particularly exposed to a great amount of art, yet his family never discouraged the subject. Most of the young boy’s exposure to art came through earning merit badges in Boy Scouts. “In a way I was exposed to art more through Scouting than anything, because we didn’t have art in grade schools then. I had a photography merit badge; a leatherwork merit badge and a lot of badges for other crafts. I didn’t take any art in high school other than working on the army base in the photo lab,” Bond said. Regardless of the minimal exposure, Bond pursued his interests in college. He wanted to be a photographer more than anything in the world, but unfortunately the college he attended did not teach the trade. Bond graduated with a
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Jasper Bond, of Sauk Rapids, is a self-employed potter. He became interested in pottery and ceramics during college.
degree to teach art. But before then, he took the class the instructor had urged him to try. “I took his class, and he gave me an ‘A.’ It was almost like Àshing with good bait. I got interested,” Bond said. “I look at it now, and I certainly did not deserve an ‘A’. But the instructor was a good teacher. He knew how to nurture someone who was really raw.” Bond went on to become an
instructor himself, teaching in the town of Jasper, Foley and at Saint Cloud State University during the 1970s era. But soon, out of necessity of not Ànding full-time, reliable employment, he began making pottery and trading or selling his goods. With a desire to make functional folk pottery known as Mingai, Bond trained a year in Japan under a mentor deemed as
one of the country’s Living National Treasures, an individual certiÀed as the most elite in their trade. “That was probably the biggest help in life. I learned how to be efÀcient with my time,” Bond said. He also learned consistency through repetition. While training under the Japanese professional, Bond was asked to make his tools and, then, proceed to make 100 mugs. The conÀdent student thought the task at hand was simple. “I though this is easy. I made my Àrst hundred cups after viewing his sample and cross-section. I did my best. He came by, picked one up, placed it aside and told me to break the other 99 … I was a little upset. I thought they were good,” Bond said. “The process went on and 800 cups later, he walked by and said OK. They were Ànally good enough for his standards.” Over the years, Bond has trained his Àngers to create consistency through repetitive processes. He works in a minimalist clean space, with only the tools he needs in arms reach— a wooden rib, a sponge on a stick, a piece of leather, a wire and a bucket of water. Sitting on a Leach style foot-powered wheel, Bond kneads, throws and Ànishes his pieces one-by-one, emulating a skipping record. Even the points as which he wipes his hands are coordinated and intentional. According to Bond, it takes 4 minutes and 7 days to throw a mug. “It only take a few minutes to make the mug and a few minutes more to add the handle. Then it’s 4-5 days to dry, a couple minutes to decorate and then three days in the kiln” he said. In addition to mugs, the pieces Bond makes are functional kitchen items including casserole dishes, plates, bowls and platters. The thought-Àlled designs are formed using guide tools to determine depth and size, and Bond ensures each piece is without burrs or sharp edges.
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Ellering sworn into council position Husband, father of four embraces new role BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — When the Sauk Rapids city council voted to appoint Jason Ellering to the vacant council position two weeks ago, the St. Cloud native was pleased. “I was pleasantly surprised to hear I was going to be able to serve Sauk Rapids,” said Ellering, who was sworn into ofÀce Monday, Feb. 27 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. “I want to make sure every decision we make as a council has the city and its residents best interests in mind. That’s our job.” Ellering moved to Sauk Rapids with his family in 2014. The 34-year-old, husband to Nicole and father to four children — Evie, 8; Oliver, 6; Isaac, 2; and Axel, 1 — had always wanted to serve in municipal government and saw Sauk Rapids as a community he could become engaged in. Ellering had even set a goal to run in the 2016 council election. But with his son Axle being a new addition to the family, he waited for the right timing. By January, when Kurt Hunstiger changed roles
from council person to mayor, and a council seat became vacant, Ellering felt more comfortable taking on a new role. “I’ve always had an interest and desire to be involved in the city. We have four young kids and a lot at stake for our family’s future,” Ellering said. “I knew at some point I would become involved, but it was a matter of when could I do the best job I’m capable of doing. Two years ago I feel like I would have only been half in because of our growing family, but now I feel like I have 100 percent of my head in the game.” The St. Cloud Tech High School graduate obtained a sales and management degree from Johnson & Wales University of Providence, Rhode Island before moving back to central Minnesota. Ellering is currently employed by St. Cloud Refrigeration, Inc. where he is a sales representative and project manager. He has volunteered with his family’s church, Joy Christian Center, and at Pleasantview Elementary, particularly in the
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Shots fired in neighborhood, two arrested
SAUK RAPIDS — An investigation of shots Àred in the early morning hours of Feb. 18 led to two arrests over Kevin Johnson a Àve-day period by the Sauk Rapids Police Department. According to a release from police chief Perry Beise, resident callers reported hearing gun shots shortly after 2:30 a.m. near the 700 block of Second Ave. N, Sauk Rapids Feb. 18. OfÀcers responded but could not determine a location or suspect. The following day, a homeowner reported bullet holes and a Áattened tire on a family vehicle. Shell casings were recovered, an investigation was initiated, and ofÀcers arrested a 15-year-old juvenile who was in possession of the suspected hand gun. OfÀcers took a report, that same day, of a victim who had gone to the hospital for treatment for a head laceration. OfÀcers arrested 19-year-old Kevin Hall Johnson, of Sauk Rapids, for felony assault. He is currently in custody at the Benton County Jail. While arresting Johnson, ofÀcers located property taken in burglaries that occurred in both the city of Sauk Rapids and Benton County. According to a statement made by Sergeant Brent Bukowski at the Feb. 27 city council meeting, the department also learned the residence at which Johnson was staying was being used as an unlicensed rental property. The department reached out to Sauk Rapids Building OfÀcial Jason Fleming, who inspected the property and deemed the residence uninhabitable until further notice. No one is allowed to occupy the residence at this time, but people are allowed at the property to restore it to a habitable state. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force assisted the Sauk Rapids Police Department in executing the search warrant. The investigation continues into the criminal activity of the parties involved.
From Europe to Sauk Rapids Four girls experience SRRHS as foreign exchange students BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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Jason Ellering and his wife, Nicole, stand with their four children (from left) – Isaac, 2, Evie, 8, Oliver, 6, and Axel, 1. Ellering was sworn into ofÀce for the Sauk Rapids City Council Feb. 27.
SAUK RAPIDS – Veronica Thomsen, Ilaria Clazzer, Deniz Engin and Sara Oestenheden may have never met one another, as they are from different parts of Europe, but the four of them have gotten to know each other through the unique experience of being a foreign exchange student. With not much prior knowledge of Minnesota as a whole, the girls felt a mix of emotions as they prepared to come to Sauk Rapids. “It was worse for me,” said Clazzer, whose home country is Italy. “My destination was Rice and the only thing I could Ànd was the population and that scared me. Then my friends in Italy all joked that I’d be living in a Àeld of rice.” Oestenheden had a different reaction, as she was coming from Norway. “Since there are a lot of Scandinavian people that settled here many years ago, I was very excited,” Oestenheden said. “It gave me more of a connection to the area.” Engin, of Turkey, was excited too. “When I heard I was coming to Minnesota, I didn’t know much other than the fact it was cold here,” she said. “That made me very excited
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Sartell man arrested for allegedly possessing over 300 grams of meth ST. CLOUD — Alfredo Medina, of Sartell, was arrested when the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force searched his home Thursday. The CMVOTF conducted a search at 130 Hi-Vue Drive, Sartell Feb. 23 and located 11 ounces of methamphetamines, with a street-value of $12,000, as well as $1,000 cash. Medina, 38, was taken into custody and transported to the Stearns County Alfredo Medina Jail, where he is being detained for further court appearances. Medina is charged with two counts of felony Àrst degree controlled substance. He faces a maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment and a $1,000,000 Àne. Medina has a prior second degree controlled substance conviction from August 2010 in Renville County. At the time of the search, two individuals were home. The other individual at the house was not charged and released. The CMVOTF was assisted by the Sartell Police Department and the Stearns County Sheriff OfÀce K-9 unit. The task force is comprised of ofÀcers from the city of St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Little Falls and deputies from Stearns, Sherburne, Todd, Morrison and Benton Counties.
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Ellering from front Watch D.O.G.S. [Dads of Greats Students] program. Although the Sauk Rapids council seat will be the Àrst role Ellering will have in municipal government, he had also applied for a position on the Planning Commission before the announcement of his appointment. “I thought that is where I would start,” Ellering said. Ellering will fulÀll his responsibilities as a council member and has been assigned to the Area Planning Organization, land use/development committee, and both the recreation and regional human rights boards. He will also serve as an alternate on the Area Joint Planning District Board. As a resident, Ellering is in favor of the hot-topic Àeldhouse project, but also understands that as a council person he needs to think of the issues on a different scale. “From a resident’s perspective, I would love a Àeldhouse. I have four kids
ST. CLOUD — Sauk Rapids resident Matthew Umbreit was arrested, following a routine trafÀc stop Feb. 22. The 32-year old was transported to the Stearns County Jail and was charged with felony Àfth degree controlled substance. Umbreit faces a maximum Àve years imprisonment and $10,000 Àne. St. Cloud Police ofÀcers stopped a vehicle, driven by Umbreit, Wednesday Matthew Umbreit from front evening at the corner of Eighth Avenue South and Ninth Street South, St. Cloud. During the course of “It was a lifestyle as the stop, ofÀcers located over 40 grams of methamphetamines, much as anything. It wasn’t 35 grams of marijuana and over $3,500 cash. an entrepreneurship. I didn’t Umbreit was the vehicle’s only occupant. do it strictly for the money, but it was better than working for somebody,” Bond said. “People might think 200 mugs maybe be boring, but if you can make 200 mugs in a short amount of time and it pays all your bills for the month, you’re set no matter where you are the rest of your time.” Bond began operating his business nearly 40 years ago and within roughly Àve years from the start was fully selfemployed. At his business’ prime, Bond constructed approximately 7,000 mugs and booked 22 weekends per year in art shows. With pottery demand dropping to nearly a quarter of what it was when he began, he now throws only
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member’s agenda is maintaining the current infrastructure. Ellering has been impressed with what the city has done over the past ten years and would like to see continued momentum in sustaining assets. Ellering is also in favor of a possible police reserve program, something talked about heavily through-out the elections this past fall, as well as improved communication between the city and its residents. “I think those are things that are already set in motion,” Ellering said. “I don’t know that they are new. But I would like to focus on attracting more businesses to Sauk Rapids and work with current business owners to Ànd out what they like about being in Sauk Rapids to try and promote both our downtown and industrial areas.” Ellering made his Àrst PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER Jason Ellering (right) takes the oath of ofÀce for a vacant vote as a Sauk Rapids council council position Feb. 27 from Sauk Rapids City Administrator member at the regularlyRoss Olson. scheduled meeting Feb. 27. His current term will serve the who would love to go play We need to make sure it will city through December 2019. basketball. But the city is serve the whole community,” tasked with not just pleasing a Ellering said. High on the council small percentage of residents. 2,000 mugs and attends three art shows each year. “I made a living as a potter, which back then a person could do. Now it’s a little more difÀcult,” Bond said. “Costs are higher and demands are less. People aren’t using it in their house as much.” Now the wheel, which had captured his attention as a young man, has become the hardest part of his day. “Once I get clay on my hands, I’m good the rest of the day,” Bond said. “But it’s like any job. I can sweep Áoors, I can do anything in the world other than get clay on my hands. But when you’re self-employed, you have to do it.” PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Sauk Rapids resident Jasper Bond throws a clay mug on his Leach-style pottery wheel Feb. 24. Bond makes about 2,000 mugs a year.
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High school band captures listeners BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Band program took audience members on a multitude of journeys Feb. 27. Melodies transformed the Performing Arts Center seats at the high school into stories spanning countries and timelines, including a moving enactment of Dan Bukvich’s “Symphony No. 1 (In Memoriam Dresden, 1945)” followed by a moment of silence and a performance of Eric Ewazen’s “A Hymn PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER for the Lost and Living.” Abigail Neisen (left) plays her oboe, alongside Emma Brown, The pieces depicted a Allied playing an oboe part with her violin, during the varsity bands bombing attack on Dresden, performance of “Slavonic Dance No. 6.”
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Germany in February 1945 which killed between 25,00030,000 people, followed respectively by a composition commemorating the lost souls and days following Sept. 11, 2001. The winter concert included the wind ensemble, ninth-grade varsity band and 10-12th grade concert band. Band director Scott Campbell and guest Concordia College student studying music education, Jonathan Sutton, conducted the three groups in 11 different compositions. The band program will host a SRR District Band Concert Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the high school gym.
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Victoria Thomsen, Sara Oestenheden, Ilaria Clazzer and Deniz Engin have come from all over Europe as foreign exchange students at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School this year. They’ve enjoyed having each other as they experience everything in the Sauk Rapids area.
fork as a knife. The Àrst time I saw that, it made me laugh. Why wouldn’t they just use a knife?” With American food being so different, each of the girls already has a favorite, from Sloppy Joes to chicken pot pie. “I really like Chipotle, making your own burrito,” Oestenheden said. Thomsen’s favorite is different. “I love Dairy Queen,” Thomsen said. “We don’t have the Blizzards or that kind of ice cream at home. I’d take it back with me if I could.” Another big difference for the girls is needing rides everywhere they go. “We can’t drive at home until we are 18, but everything is so close to each other we can usually walk,” Clazzer said. “Or we have public transport available. Here, we have to always be asking our friends or host family for rides. You start to feel bad after a while, because they don’t always want to do what you want to do.” One of the main things the girls look for is a ride home from school. “I hate the school buses here,” Oestenheden said. “People are so noisy and they throw things. By the time I got home, I didn’t have any energy left to do my homework. The bus took everything from me. At home, buses are a quiet atmosphere, which I enjoy.” Despite all of the culture changes, the biggest change for the students is school. While this year counts towards their education at home for three of the girls, they all feel that the freedom of class choice here is much greater than at home. “My year here gets approved when I go back
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because I really don’t like hot weather.” Upon arrival in Sauk Rapids, the girls felt alone being away from their families, but have enjoyed living with a new family. For most of them, it was a different family setting than their homes in Europe. “At home, I have three younger siblings, but here, I’m the only child. It’s just me and my host parents,” Thomsen said. “It is deÀnitely a change, but I welcome the quiet atmosphere.” Oestenheden has two younger siblings here when she’s used to having one older brother. “My younger siblings always tell me how glad they are that I’m here,” Oestenheden said. “The youngest one, who’s six, was constantly telling me she loved having me, all the way from the Minneapolis airport.” Clazzer and Engin have had a different experience – two host families. “I loved my Àrst host family, but I just couldn’t live with them. It was also hard to be with the family when I was going to public school, but all Àve of their kids were homeschooled,” Clazzer said. “We still keep in touch, but in my new host family, I have a sister my age and a younger brother and sister, similar to my family in Italy. It helps that they all go to public school.” Engin changed because of the young ages of her host siblings. It was too much of a change for me,” Engin said. “Now, I have a sister my age. It’s still a change from being the only child, but it’s nice to have someone my age to help out with the ins-and-outs of American culture.” One of the biggest changes for the students was the food and table etiquette. “My host family eats out a lot,” Oestenheden said. “When we are at a restaurant, they’ll order a burger and fries and they eat it with their hands. In Norway, you eat everything with a fork and knife. You’d never be caught using your hands. It’s not proper.” Thomsen agrees with the culture change. “Even when we eat at home, they only use knives when necessary,” Thomsen said. “Like for cutting steak. A lot of times, they use their
having others around who are going through the same things. “Having them here makes you feel less alone, especially at the beginning when you really are alone,” Clazzer said. “We instantly became friends because of what we are going through and that has helped a lot.” Each of the students have embraced being in America and while they will be excited to go home in June, it will be a bittersweet change. “I haven’t been homesick at all, because I’m experiencing so much here. And I was all prepared to be homesick, but it never came,” Thomsen said. “I’ve really enjoyed it here and I love my host family and the school. It is going to be very sad to leave because I’ve embraced so much, made so many friends and have loved being with my host family.”
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SAUK RAPIDS — The neighborhood of Second Avenue North addressed the Sauk Rapids City Council with concerns of ongoing and increased crime near their properties Feb. 27. They asked the mayor and council members what was being done about the problems. Laure Rosty, a spokesperson for the group, reminded the council that when the group appeared in August they had been told the city was two ofÀcers short, but working on the hiring process. She addressed the groups’ current concerns that no ofÀcers have since been hired and the length of time it takes to train new ofÀcers. “We were told, report all suspicious activity and we’ve been trying to do that. We were told to light up our neighborhood. We’ve all put lights up. We were told to put together a neighborhood watch list. I have done that. We continue to do what we need to do,” Rosty said. Another concerned citizen, who did not make her name known, presented the council with photos of gunshots holes in her family vehicle. The resident’s truck had been struck in the early morning hours of Feb. 18. The female said ofÀcers responded and initiated an investigation. “They [the suspects] were shooting in the direction of our house,” she said. “They could have hit our house. This is getting very scary for us in our neighborhood.” Following, nearly ten individuals approached the council, describing how they have been impacted over the last six months. The group also came up with some possible solutions for the city to focus on to help decrease crime in the city. Citizens suggested housing a police ofÀcer in the Àre hall, enforcing the noise ordinance and cleaning up troubled properties The groups’ pleas did not seem to fall on deaf ears. City
administrator Ross Olson and Mayor Kurt Hunstiger expressed their concerns and gratitude that the residents came to the council with the issues. Council person Nick Sauer commented on similar issues he faces on the southwest side of Sauk Rapids. Hunstiger asked Olson to set up a meeting with the chief of police Perry Beise and the personnel and Ànance committee to brainstorm possible stafÀng options and become more informed as to where the department is in the hiring process. Chief Beise was absent from Mondays meeting, but Olson did inform the public that Beise has scheduled patrol ofÀcer interviews for Mar. 9. In other council news: • Julie Anderson, a medical doctor with CentraCare, asked the council to consider raising the age of tobacco purchases with city limits to age 21, as part of Tobacco 21. Anderson said over 200 cities across the United States have implemented this ordinance, have seen a 25-50 percent reduction in teenage tobacco use. • Approved hiring Lee Popp to the vacant public works utility maintenance position, pending preemployment testing. • Declined a request from the current developer of Turning View Estates for the city to reconstruct the cul de sacs or purchase/lease the two lots which were dedicated to the city in the original development agreement. • Authorized a detailed estimate fee for undergrounding of power lines on Second Avenue S. • Approved replacing the lift station at Bob Cross Park with a new duplex lift station, an estimated cost of $29,760. • Approved replacing the 63 holiday decorations for Benton Drive. Purchase should not exceed $18,837 plus shipping. • Approved the 2017 city council committee assignments.
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Thursday, March 2, 6-7:30 p.m. — Shoulder Pain Seminar. Learn about shoulder pain, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and the latest advancements in shoulder replacement. St. Cloud Orthopedics, 1901 Connecticut Ave. S, Sartell. Free event but register at (320) 255-5606.
Life Assembly of God, 2409 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (800) 234-1294.
Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Antique Sports Collectibles and Fish Decoy Show. Hosted by the Minnesota Fishing Museum-Hall of Fame. Falls Ballroom, 15870 Highway 27, Little Falls. For more information call (320) 616-2011 or email mnfm@ mnÀshingmuseum.com.
Saturday, March 11, noon to 9:30 p.m. — United Heroes League night with the Granite City Lumberjacks. Tailgating, activities and jersey auction, followed by a 7:30 p.m. hockey game. All proceeds donated to United Heroes League. Sports Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. S, Sauk Rapids.
Monday, March 6, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Love of Christ Church, 1971 Pine Cone Road, St. Cloud. Make an appointment by calling (800) 7332767 or visiting http://redcrossblood.org.
Monday, March 13, noon to 6 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. American Legion Silver Star Post No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N, Waite Park. Make an appointment by visiting http://redcrossblood. org or calling (800) 733- 2767.
Thursday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N, Thursday, March 2, 7 p.m. — Sauk Rapids- Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and Rice High and Middle School Jazz Band open to all faiths. For more information contact Concert. Sauk Rapids Middle School, 901 Pastor Prell at (320) 252-0120, pastor@ petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen (320) 293First Street S, Sauk Rapids. 4545, judycr58@yahoo.com. Friday, March 3, 7 p.m. — “The Twelve Powers”. The Àrst in a series of three Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m. — District Band documentaries entitled “A Sound Called Concert for Grades Sixth through 12th. Unity.” The Àlm based on Charles Fillmore’s Performing Arts Center, 1835 Osauka Road book follows a group of Jewish rabbis, Muslim NE, Sauk Rapids. imans and Christian ministers as they travel to a hill overlooking a Syrian village held by ISIS Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. — Shamrock to participate in a worldwide synchronized ShufÁe 5K and 10 K event. Sauk Rapids meditation. Unity Spiritual Center, 931 Fifth Municipal Park, 1001 River Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. Ave. N, Sartell.
Monday, March 6, 7 p.m. — Sauk RapidsRice High School Choir Concert. Performing Monday, March 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare Arts Center, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk for All Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Road 2, St. Joseph. For Rapids. more information visit fareforall.org or call Tuesday, March 7, 6:30-8 p.m. — Middle (800) 582-4291. School Parent Information Night. Orientation and question-answering session for parents Tuesday, March 14 — Annual Minnesota of current SRR Àfth grade students. Students Township Meeting and Election Day. Check need not attend. Sauk Rapids Middle School, with your local township for information Community Arts Center, 901 Half Street S, regarding open poll times. Sauk Rapids. For more information contact Wednesday, March 15, 3-6 p.m. — Car seat Dedi Goenner at (320) 654-9073. checks. Gold Cross Ambulance, 2800 Seventh Tuesday, March 7, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Street N, St. Cloud. Have your car seat installed, Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran bring your manuals for your vehicle and seat, Church, 1144 29th Ave. N, St. Cloud. Make and, if possible, bring the child who uses the seat. an appointment by calling (800) 733-2767 or This event is free but call for an appointment (320) 656-7021. visiting http://redcrossblood.org. Thursday, March 9, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement First Time Course.
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Last week, I had the privilege of going on a mission trip to Haiti with an intergenerational group from Living Waters Lutheran Church, through the Healing Haiti organization. The youths in the group ranged in ages 10- to 18-years-old. The enthusiasm, compassion and tireless efforts of these kids was an awesome encounter to observe Àrsthand. Sharing their God-given abilities, they delivered clean water, served meals and visited the elderly; pampering, praying and singing for them. These thoughtful, selÁess young adults committed hours to playing Haitian children — orphans, infants and special needs kids. Their interactions with the mission leaders and other adults in the group were commendable. They displayed a maturity level beyond their years. It was inspiring to hear them share their daily experiences with raw, heartfelt emotion, providing insights and perspectives that us “older folks” had not perceived. Being in the poorest slum in the Americas, Cite Soleil (Sun City, just outside of Port-au-Prince) was a stark and dramatic difference to daily life in Sauk Rapids. Witnessing the Haitians’ acceptance of us in their community and feeling a palpable joy in spite of their circumstance, I shudder when I think of the manufactured protests and insincere outrage going on in some cities around the United States. I say to myself, “if you only knew….” It’s shameful to comprehend the waste of money and time spent on their trite, perceived slights. But then I recall that group of kids I was with— Emma, Allison, Kaylee, Sam, Isaac, Tryg, Maddie, Bergen, Grant and Jake. I thank Jesus Christ for their humble, benevolent service to Haitians in need. Cheer is restored to my soul, and believing the best, I see hope for the future.
Pushing for a tobacco-free generation Jocelyn Thorson, Sauk Rapids
Last week, my brother pleasure, good intentions to work reminded me of one of our out every day, good intentions family’s routines from when we to work on DIY projects for were children. therapy, even good intentions “Back growing up we had a to get a haircut are all just that. tradition of always going to my Good. Intentions. uncle’s after church. We would Putting ourselves Àrst is go to mass in North Prairie. Then something I know that is hard for hit the grocery store in Bowlus to BY NATASHA BARBER a lot of women. We often forget get a paper and some donuts and our needs, for needs and wants of head over to Kevin and Joan’s others. We are socialized in this place. It seemed like almost behavior and possibly even born every Sunday. I miss traditions like this,” my with traits allowing us to care for others. Life brother wrote, tagging me via Facebook. can get overwhelming when we, in turn, are I do too. not cared for. But that isn’t my problem either. As I tried to ponder a weekly tradition I have a family that loves me and cares for in my adulthood, most revolved around me and literally helps me get through every work – Monday night city council meetings, chaotic day. early Tuesday deadline days. An occasional So what gives? The only real reason I have few included responsibilities. For instance, for lost weekly traditions is the person I share laundry Sundays and the two-hour round trip those memories with is almost 1,300 miles car drives we have every Friday and Sunday to away. co-parent with our former other halves. But no My brother’s message ended as such, matter how much I racked my brain I couldn’t “Natasha better move out here so the boys can think of a single, non-wavering weekly routine go to auntie’s.” that revolved around enjoyment and family. In the past, I could tell you that plan was Am I missing something? Or is this for real? only 10 years away. But now that 10 is more No wonder my life can feel chaotic at like six, things are getting more real. I’m times. I set myself up for success in planning unsure if I’ll base my decision on pleasure my work day and responsibilities, but when or rather on responsibilities and work. But it comes to planning anything that might one things for sure, when I do make it close ease some of the tension of daily life, I leave enough for Sunday coffee traditions, I’ll bring myself in the dust. Good intentions to read for the donuts.
Fight the good Àght What crawls on all fours, have overcome the addiction stumbles when walking, will tell you it was a crucial and babbles, throws tantrums, and is much needed step in the process. learning about obedience? The Alcoholics will not overcome answer is, an alcoholic. How their addiction by sitting is it that every struggle (or as themselves in front of friends some call it, demon) we battle and family who are drinking is overcome by Jesus? Let’s and just will power their way take a look at practical practices through the temptation. to help alcoholics we know stay My mom is an alcoholic. sober and also how at the very BY MERCY NYGAARD She’s been sober for about 10 core, there is a sinner in need of years. Recently, she relayed to Life by Faith a savior. me that when you know you If you thought the answer can’t drink but you want to, to my Àrst question was going to be a it’s a miserable feeling and you become chubby baby growing into a toddler then miserable. How does the old saying go? you were very close. My 7-month-old is Misery loves company. I can tell you Àrst accelerating. Eight teeth and pincer grasp hand that her addiction did not affect just mastered. As soon as he sat up on his own, her. It affected all of us. If there is someone it seemed overnight he Àgured out how to you know that is an alcoholic and they are crawl and pull himself up to stand. It’s OK, out of treatment but miserable, it’s because you can totally slow down buddy. I’m in they do not just need a recovery program... no rush to have a prodigy child. I’ve heard they need a savior. of babies walking at 8 months but didn’t Sin always takes away more than it really believe it until now. Literally, they are gives. Satan is out to steal and destroy like a babies walking...like the old commercials thief and he is always seeking who he may of dancing babies with sunglasses on. devour. Satan wants nothing more than for Ridiculous. us to get drunk in a stupor and wreak havoc I got a cage. Its name is portable playard, on our lives and everyone’s lives around but I call it a cage. It forces my baby into a us by being miserable with the addiction speciÀc square footage, limiting his ability and being miserable without it. What then, to act on his curiosity, which relieves me of if this demon is something battled, if it is having my head on a swivel but sometimes defeating the life given to you, what saves? puts him into a tantrum. The boundaries I’ve seen the one who has not fully also protect him from sharp objects, the hot surrendered and I’ve seen the one that Àreplace, poisons, outlets and even from the has. Those that fully surrender their lives, road when outside. confessing and making Jesus Lord of Alcoholics’ behavior can be arguably their lives, hearing the Word and doing similar to that of a baby toddler. When an what it says, Ànd salvation and their joy is alcoholic is on the road to recovery, it is a full. Some days it isn’t even a Àght, but a Àght for the rest of that person’s life. There glorious overÁow of obedience. We must needs to be limits and boundaries. There remember that even the demons believe in should be no dabbling in one beer or one the Son of God. They never surrender, but mixed drink. That’s like giving a baby a they believe. It is through believing and spoon and a bag of sugar, and expecting the fully surrendering every area of our life that baby to only have just one spoon. At Àrst, we break the chains of misery and addiction. the alcoholic might need to be restricted This is a daily surrendering for the rest of into a speciÀc square footage, limiting our life and that is why Paul commands us their ability to act on their curiosity. Hence, in 1 Timothy 6:12 and he declares before his rehab centers. The alcoholic might perceive death in 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the it like a cage. Recovering alcoholics that good Àght, I have Ànished the race, I have successfully make it through treatment or kept the faith.”
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It is hard to believe it is March, and we are planning for graduation, summer school and the 2017-18 school year. Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday when our children were gathering their school supplies, starting their fall activities, and getting ready to start their classes. BY DR. DANIEL BITTMAN School activities, testing, Superintendent’s Corner concerts and summer preparations make this time of year somewhat tiresome and exhausting. However, it can also be a time to celebrate, reÀect and enjoy the many accomplishments our students, school, district and community have achieved. While it is easy to get overwhelmed with so many activities, or trying to get our children to and from events, we must remember how fast this time goes and how important it is to be “present” in the lives of our children. As superintendent, I am fortunate to be surrounded with amazing kids and often ask what advice they have for me and other adults within the school district. Here is a list of some of the most recent advice I received from elementary students, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do: • Let us have fun; • Take time to listen before responding; • Don’t make assumptions; • Be interested in me and what I do outside of school; • Get to know me; • Don’t be in such a hurry; • Make sure I get food at school; • Give me choices; • Make learning fun; • Tell me you care about me (and mean it); • And of course...call more snow days. Let’s take time to reÀect on our children and their many accomplishments, while making time to be present! Our kids need and deserve it. Thank you for being part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm!
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SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District will be putting an $86.9 million referendum to vote May 23 as a part of its ongoing facilities study. The SRR school board unanimously approved a referendum ballot to vote, which will help the district address safety, security and space issues. The referendum has come together after a process that began in January 2015 with the assessment of space and continually increasing enrollment. A community task force of 100 members was formed. Following several listening sessions and discussions, the task force made recommendations to the board. “I am proud of our community members for their diligence and thoughtfulness exhibited throughout the facility review process over the last two years,” said Dr. Dan Bittman, SRR Superintendent.“These projects, created and recommended by community members, will address learning and facility needs within our community for the next 10 years.” At the polls, voters will be presented with two questions.
“The Board of Education is humbled by the community’s continued involvement and commitment to students, families and the community,” - Mark Hauck The Àrst will ask voters for $56.9 million, which would be used for construction of a new elementary school on district-owned land near the high school, accessibility and security updates at current district facilities, new athletic Àelds at the high school and expanding early childhood learning space at Hillside Early Childhood Center and Rice Elementary School. The second question, which is dependent upon the approval of the Àrst question, will ask for $30 million to rebuild Pleasantview Elementary School at its current location. If question No. 1 on the ballot passes in May, taxpayers, with homes valued at $160,000, could expect to see a $7 tax increase per month over the next 20 years. If both questions pass, those taxpayers would see an additional $5 a month increase, a total of about $12 a month for 20 years. Question No. 2 cannot pass without the approval of question No. 1.
“The board of education is humbled by the community’s continued involvement and commitment to students, families and the community, and is proud to partner with them through this referendum,” said chairman Mark Hauck. “With the passage of the referendum, students and families at every school within the district will be able to witness and be a part of improvements relating to security, accessibility and additional learning spaces at their child’s building. All students and families will beneÀt.” In other school board news: • The Board and the SRR Education Alliance recognized Cory Zimpel, who was named 2016 Teacher of the Year for the SRR school district, and presented him with an apple-shaped trophy. • Bittman spoke of the increasing graduation rates for SRR, which has increased from 93 percent in 2015 to 94.5 percent in 2016.
Edna E. Dickinson Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Edna E. Dickinson, age 96, who passed away Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Gerald Dalseth will ofÀciate and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Friday at the funeral home. Edna was born June 27, 1920, in Sartell to John, Sr. and Pearl (Jorgenson) Villcheck. She married Andrew Dickinson on Oct. 25, 1941, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waite Park. Edna was a homemaker and lived in the Sartell/Sauk Rapids area most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Waite Park American
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Local Students named to College of St. Benedict dean’s list ST. JOSEPH — Sauk Rapids students Megan Myers, daughter of Scott and April Myers, and Rachel Paulsen, daughter of Tim and Janel Paulsen, have earned the distinction of being named to the dean's list for the 2016 fall semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Myers is a senior nutrition and economics major; and Paulsen is a senior accounting major. To be included on the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits. Students included on the dean’s list cannot
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children, Paul (Keri) Olson, Heidi Olson; grandchildren, Mollie (Eric) Ellingsworth, Lauren Olson and Ryan Olson; and one greatgrandchild, Nathan. Sister , Kaye (Bill) Willhite; sisterin-law, Donna Esselman; niece, Kasya Willhite; nephew, Brent (Jen)
(Sandy) of Isanti, James (Min) of Little Falls, Jerry (Gerri) of Sauk Rapids, Pearl (Jim) Baird of Lancaster, Texas, Pat (Gary) Fuchs of Sauk Rapids and Joyce (Ken) Lehnen of St. Cloud; 20 grandchildren, 30 greatgrandchildren, and 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew; sisters, Erma Shir and Donna Mae Pierskalla; brothers, Robert Villcheck and John Villcheck, Jr.; and greatgrandson, Brandon Happke. A special thank you to all the staff at Good Shepherd Apartments, Memory Cottages and St. Croix Hospice for all their loving care given to Edna. Obituary and guestbook available online http://www. williamsdingmann. Co-made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services, of Sauk Centre.
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have any “unsatisfactory” or Rice residents “incomplete” grades for that basic training semester. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Two local Rice Six named to University residents recently graduated of Minnesota-Twin Cities military basic training. dean’s list U.S. Air Force Air MINNEAPOLIS / ST. National Guard Airman 1st PAUL — Rice residents Sara Class Abigail M. Schiller, Dick, Georgia Sakry and daughter of Eldon and Austin Schmitt, along with Melanie Schiller, of Rice; Sauk Rapids residents Megan and U.S. Air Force Air Herzog, Marissa Leeb and National Guard Airman 1st Julia Maurus have been Class Cameron J. Helgeson, named to the 2016 fall semester son of Darren Helgeson, dean’s list at the University of Annandale, and Lashel of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Cheney, of Rice, stepson To qualify for the dean’s of David Cheney, of Rice; list, a student must complete graduated from military 12 or more letter-graded basic training at Joint Base credits while attaining a San Antonio-Lacklund, San 3.66 grade point average. Antonio, Texas. Both are 2016 graduates
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It takes courage BY ANNA SALDANA
Courage [kur-ij]: the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difÀculty, without fear; bravery. Courage is the word that comes to my mind when I think of some of our Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm athletes. As part of an extremely competitive conference and section, our athletes have to Àght through tough losses and injuries, but they do so with a passion for the sport. The two teams that come to mind for the winter sports season are the gymnastics and boys hockey teams. When some people look at the win-loss records of these two teams, they may say the team had an unsuccessful season. Our boys went 6-21 this season, but that doesn’t mean that the team didn’t have success. Speaking with their coach on Monday, he said the boys, particularly the eight seniors, were much more conÀdent on the ice and as people than they ever have been. How does one have conÀdence with a record like theirs? Courage. Our boys, despite losing many games, kept putting forth their best effort on the ice. They remained a strong, cohesive team, and it seemed to make their wins more meaningful. But they also did it for the love of the sport. They weren’t about to give up just because they added another loss to their record. I am extremely impressed with our guys. Their last game of the season was against No. 2 North Branch in the section quarterÀnals, but that didn’t intimidate the team. They went out there and ended up losing the game by only two goals. I also think of our gymnastics team in the same regard. In our conference, they were ranked seventh out of eight teams. The girls could have easily given up, but they didn’t. A win would sure be a nice morale booster, but they are in it to have the experience of doing something they love with other girls who love gymnastics too. The team had a couple injured this season – Anna Walz and Brooke Helget. While Anna’s injury was more severe and kept her out most of the season, she was at every single meet, supporting her teammates. Brooke, on the other hand, injured her shoulder just before the section tournament. As the team’s only senior, disappointment rang at the thought of her missing the last meets of her high school career. But, despite the pain, Brooke fought with courage and competed in the section meet. These two teams are the ones that come to my mind Àrst as courageous, but I know SRRHS has many athletes who have had setbacks. Let me say, kudos to you. No matter how hard it is for you, I am proud of you! To our outgoing seniors, congratulations on any and all athletic accomplishments. Whether you achieved the goals you set or fought through countless losses, you are courageous, strong and talented. I wish you luck on your future endeavors, but don’t forget what you experienced with your teams here. To the students who are returning to competition next year, continue that courage. Even if you lose a few, you’ll be a better person, and probably a better athlete, because of it. We will be cheering for you and watching your exemplary display of courage on the sidelines.
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Spohn, Bemboom, Rajkowski state-bound BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm grapplers are sending three contenders to the state tournament March 2-4 at the Xcel Energy Center. Jared Spohn, Tony Bemboom and Hunter Rajkowski each placed in the top two at the Section 8AAA tournament in Alexandria this past weekend. “I really wanted sections to be my chance to make a statement for myself and the school’s wrestling team,” Spohn said. “To make it to state just takes it to the next level. I can’t wait to represent my school.” For Bemboom and Rajkowski, it’s both about representing their school and experiencing state as best friends. “It’s a dream come true knowing I’m going to state when it was my last chance as a senior,” Rajkowski said. “It’s even better knowing Tony will be there with me to experience this together. I’m really thankful for this Ànal opportunity and for all the people who’ve supported me.” Bemboom is just as ecstatic to spend the state tournament with Rajkowski, but his Àght through the section tournament made it even more meaningful. “Sections were pretty crazy. I was the No. 5 seed going into it and I upset the No. 1 and No. 3 seed to come out in Àrst, so I knew I was wrestling my best,” Bemboom said. “It means everything to me that I can go to state, especially my senior year and with my best friend, Hunter.” In addition to the three wrestlers making it to state, a handful of others placed during sections: Andrew Wollak, Brady Vait, Jake Ackerman, Tyler Och and Daunte Molski.
Tony Bemboom, Hunter Rahkowski and Jared Spohn all advanced to the state individual wrestling tournament, March 2-4, after placing in the top two in their weight class at the Section 8AAA wrestling tournament Feb. 2425 in Alexandria. Bemboom placed Àrst at 145 pounds, Rahkowski, second at 138 pounds and Spohn, Àrst at 106 pounds. 106 – Spohn: won by pin at 0:42; won by pin at 1:45; won by major decision 11-0. 113 – Wollak: lost by decision 6-0; won by pin at 2:17; won in sudden victory. 120 – Vait: lost by technical fall; won by decision 7-2; lost by decision 6-0; won by pin at 2:23. 126 – Jacob Kruger: won by pin at 1:40; lost by pin at 3:13; lost by decision 6-0. 132 – Ackerman: lost by major decision 8-0; won by major decision 12-4; lost by decision 5-1; lost by pin at 4:00. 138 – Rajkowski: won by pin at 1:06; won by decision 1-0; lost by decision 6-3; won by rule. 145 – Bemboom: won by decision 116; won by decision 7-4; won in sudden victory. 152 – Och: won by pin at 3:45; lost by major decision 14-1; won by decision 9-8; lost by pin at 3:01; lost by major decision 10-0. 160 – Marcus Santillana: lost by technical fall; lost by pin at 2:16. 170 – Brent Nelson: lost by decision 5-2; lost by pin at 2:23. 182 – Andrew Syvertson: lost in sudden victory; lost by decision 3-2. 195 – Molski: lost by pin at 0:41; received a bye; lost by pin at 2:28; lost by pin at 2:59. 285 – Gage Donovan: lost by pin at 0:31; lost by pin at 0:56.
Coach Terry Gorecki cheers on Tony Bemboom in the waning seconds of his semi-Ànal match in the Section 8AAA wrestling tournment. Bemboom won 5-4.
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Storm top century mark against Eagles BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
If you like offense, last Friday nights matchup between St. Cloud Apollo and Sauk Rapids-Rice would have been a thrill. The two teams combined for 188 points, including 120 in the second half, with the Storm coming out on top 103-85 in their Central Lakes Conference matchup in Sauk Rapids. The game was a complete contrast offensively. The Eagles are a guard-orientated team that likes to shoot 3-pointers. They scored 42 of their points, 14-31 from beyond the arc. On the other hand, the Storm prefer to work their offense through their tall trio down low. They did with incredible efÀciency in the game. The Storm frontcourt of Tyler Kranz, Deng Deang, who both stand 6’5”, and 6’7” center Cody Landwehr combined to outscore the Eagles alone, 86-85. “We’ve basically committed to those three the last three games. They are understanding how to work together and they are sharing the ball equally,” said head coach Derek Peterson. They were extremely efÀcient from the Àeld, connecting on 30-39 shots (77 percent). “When you get those three guys working together near the basket, they (opponents) double one then they Ànd another open for a layup,” Peterson said. “I don’t believe other teams have three guys that can match up with those three.” SRR led 43-25 at halftime and increased the lead to 29 in the second half before they pulled their starters. As a team the Storm hit
Tony Bemboom tries to work a move on Rocori’s Nick Warne during their Section 8AAA semiÀnal match at 145 pounds. Bemboom won by 5-4 decision.
35-52 shots, 67 percent. They also had 23 assists in game. “The guards have embraced the dump it inside game. They are taking care of the basketball and they are looking for the assists and the kickout three. They know if they have an in-Áow three they can take it,” Peterson said. SRR wraps up their regular season schedule at Brainerd Friday night. The Section 8 3A seeding meeting will be this weekend. Jacob Ackerman battles an opponent at 132 pounds during the wrestle backs part of the Peterson said SRR will could Section 8AAA tournament Saturday morning in Alexandria. be seeded anywhere from third to Àfth. If they seeded in the top four they would host a section game. The Storm improved to 6-9 in the Central Lakes Conference and 12-13 overall. A 25 60 85 SRR 43 60 103
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SRR scoring: Merritt Merriman 3, Nathan Waldorf 2, Cade MiltonBaumgardner 6 (4 assists, 4 rebounds), Kranz 29 (5 rebounds), Braden Tretter 2, Deang 28 (5 assists), Landwehr 29 (13 rebounds), Anthony Massman 4 (6 rebounds). Team totals: FG 3552, FT 30-37, PF 20.
Tigers edge Storm in CLC matchup, 68-53 St. Cloud Tech opened up an 11-point halftime advantage and went on to hand the Storm a 15-point loss Feb. 21 in St. Cloud. The Storm outrebounded the Tigers 31-28 and attempted one more shot, 54-53 in the game. SRR shot 21-54 from the Àeld and Tech was 23-53. SRR also shot 14 less, 25-11, free-throws then the Tigers. PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA Landwehr led the team with 17 points and 10 Megan Cook, Brooke Walters and Megan Mohr were recognized as all-conference and allsection recipients during the Feb. 26 girls hockey banquet. rebounds. A 25 60 85 Megan Cook, Brooke Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team. SRR 43 60 103 Walters and Megan Mohr team. “Our girls played really SRR scoring: Waldorf 2, Kranz received high honors for During the Feb. 26 hard this season and it paid 13 (4 rebounds), Deang 13 (7 said coach Marty rebounds), Landwehr 17 (10 their hockey season. Each banquet, each of the girls on off,” of the girls earned both all- both the junior varsity and Anderson. “We had another rebounds), Massman 8. conference and all-section varsity teams were recognized really successful season.” for their contribution to the as being a key part of the
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coach Ken Karna. “While we didn’t win, the guys did everything we asked them The Storm boys hockey to in terms of execution and team ended their season Feb. technique. We certainly got 23 in North Branch, losing within reach and our guys their quarterÀnals match stayed competitive.” against the No. 2 seed 6-4. The Storm started off by “Our game plan scoring the Àrst two goals of going into the game the game, taking an early was to slow 2-0 lead. Koby Thelen down their top and Drake Radunsscorers and it Parsley assisted seemed to Gavin Laine in the work,” Àrst goal less than said three minutes in. Raduns-Parsley scored his own goal three and a half minutes later, assisted by Thelen. Daymin Dodge added another goal for the Storm in the second period, assisted by Morgan Barber. Tucker Koenig found the last goal for the Storm m i d w a y through the third, assisted by Everett Moliga. The team sat four minutes on two infractions and attempted 27 shots on goal. T e n d e r Bryce Kirt skates down the ice Lukas Marlin with a puck, while looking for an saved 57 of open teammate to pass to during the Feb. 21 game against Legacy the 62 shots Christian Academy. attempted BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
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(Left) Ben Sikes chases a Legacy Christian opponent, gaining possession of the puck only a moment later during the playoff game Feb. 21. (Right) Bryce Kirt skates past a Legacy Christian defender, dodging his stick and holding possession of the puck.
against the team. Overall, Karna feels the players saw signiÀcant improvement this season. “Our win-loss record wasn’t the greatest, but that’s not really what matters all the time,” Karna said. “While we would have liked to win more, I’m more proud of how our guys played. I look at
our season from beginning to I think we have a young team of progress both on and off end and we deÀnitely moved ahead of us and I foresee lots the ice.” in the right direction. Over the past three years, I’ve watched our eight current seniors grow and progress in their hockey careers and it’s been tremendous. They are so much more conÀdent, both as people and as players. We will miss them next year, but
Gators win at YMCA State
Nine Sauk Rapids-Rice students are part of the St. Cloud YMCA Gator Swim team, which competed Feb. 19 at the YMCA State Meet at the University of Minnesota. This was the Àfth time in the past six years the Gators brought home the high points per capita trophy. They took Àfth place overall out of 19 teams.
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Lumberjacks win over Willmar
The Granite City Lumberjacks took on the Willmar WarHawks Feb. 25 at Sports Arena East. They won the game 2-1. The game went scoreless until over Àve minutes into the second period when Braden Altena put a puck past WarHawk goalie Alex
Weissenborn. Altena was assisted on the play by Keenan Lund. Willmar’s Jacob Dobberson tied the game at 13:43 in the second. Lumberjack forward Owen Sikich scored the gamewinning goal early in the third with help from Chase Di Bari and Jack Petroske. Granite City outshot the Willmar team 31-18. The
Lumberjacks spent 14 minutes on seven infractions in the box, while the WarHawks sat 18 on Àve. Weissenborn saved 29 of 31 shots on goal. Granite City’s tender Mac Berglove-17 of 18. The team heads into a three-game weekend. Playing in Willmar and Breezy Point on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Then returning
home for a Sunday, March 5 game against the Alexandria Blizzard. Granite City remains in the lead of the North American 3 Hockey League’s west division, but the Blizzard still have a chance to clinch the division if they win all Àve of their regular season games-including Sunday’s game against the Jacks.
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Storming to state Swim team has success BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm boys swim and dive team was full of success at the Section 3A meet Feb. 23 and 25 in Hutchinson. SRR will be sending nine participants to the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center March 2-4 to compete in the state tournament. The Storm will be represented in the 200 medley relay, the 200 individual medley, diving, 100 Áy, 500 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay, the 100 breaststroke and the 400 freestyle relay. “Our goal at the beginning of the season was to get as many kids in as many events as possible down to the state meet. We feel very accomplished, because nine kids in eight events is fantastic,” said coach Ray Nelson. “The kids thought it was pretty cool and we had the most fun out of all the teams at the section meet.” Josh Deering, Tommy Stiegel, Dylan Maanum and Ben Claasen will be competing in the 200 MR. Maanum will be competing in the 200 IM and the 100 Fly. Jack and Elijah Grabinski will be diving. Ryan Kawlewski is swimming in the 500 FS. Claasen, Ethan Baker, Kayden Daniels and Stiegel will swim in the 200 FSR. Stiegel will compete in the 100 BR. Maanum, Baker,
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Deering and K. Daniels will swim the 400 FSR as a team. In addition to all of their representation at the upcoming state tournament, SRR was named Section 3A champions, earning a total of 410 points. “The last time Sauk Rapids-Rice were section champions was 2004, so it felt good to bring something back to the school,” Nelson said. “We certainly accomplished a goal with that too.” Continuing success, J. Grabinski was named diver and Nelson the head coach of the section meet. “Jack really deserves the recognition and I know he’s ecstatic to be both conference and section champ now,” Nelson said. “He certainly has his sights set on getting state champ too. Now that he’s had two championships, he wants the third. It would really complete this outstanding season for him.”
PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA 200 MR: 1st Deering, Stiegel, Maanum, Claasen 1:41.18. 200 The Storm swim and dive team will be represented at the state tournament March 2-4 at the University of Minnesota Aquatics FS: 9th Kawlewski 1:56.46; 10th Center by nine individuals – (front, from left) Tommy Stiegel, Kayden Daniels and Jack Grabinski; (back, from left) Ben Bonovsky 1:56.89; 11th Thomas Claasen, Ryan Kawlewski, Ethan Baker, Dylan Maanum and Josh Deering. (Not pictured is Elijah Grabinski) Daniels 1:56.98. 200 IM: 2nd Maanum 2:05.31; 6th Deering 2:13.07. 50 FS: 4th K. Daniels 22.93; 6th Claasen 22.96; 10th Stiegel 23.48; 11th Baker 23.56. Diving: 1st J. Grabinski 421.20; 4th E. Grabinski 362.45; 16th Andrew Zeppelin 168.70. 100 FLY: 4th Maanum 55.21; 8th Carter Moilanen 58.45; 14th T. Daniels 1:00.62. 100 FS: 5th K. Daniels 50.35; 8th Baker 51.72; 12th Morgan Freese 52.67. 500 FS: 1st Kawlewski 5:07.09; 7th Mason Eisenschenk 5:34.46; 10th Stephen Davis 5:33.09; 11th Cameron Bearson 5:36.15. 200 FSR: 3rd Claasen, Baker, K. Daniels, Stiegel 1:32.37. 100 BK: 4th Deering 59.79; 7th M. Freese 1:02.42; 13th Bonovsky 1:05.23; 16th Moilanen 1:08.28. 100 BR: 1st Stiegel 1:01.39; 4th Isaac Freese 1:07.30; 11th Tucker Hendrickson 1:13.08. 400 FSR: 3rd Maanum, Baker, Deering, K. Daniels 3:23.12.
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Bailey Becker cuts around a Brainerd defender during the Storms loss to the Brainerd Warriors 67-64. Becker scored 27 points in the loss. advantage of the court. BY LAURA HINTZEN “We were unable to stop STAFF WRITER
Saluting great accomplishments in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
JACKIE RASMUSSEN Parents’ Names: John and Amy Rasmussen Grade: 12th Accomplishment: Is a senior member and chapter president in DECA. What is your favorite part about DECA and why? My favorite part of DECA is getting to experience real world events and going to the competitions. I love when all the hard work pays off. What is the best meet you’ve ever been a part of? My favorite moment of DECA was last year at state when my group got Àrst place and then we went on to nationals and got 40/40 on our presentation portion. What are some other activities you are involved in within school? I am also involved in swimming, basketball and student council. What has been your most rewarding high school class to date? My most rewarding class has been DECA because I got to see what the actual business world was like and got to experience many new things.
The Sauk Rapids Storm girls basketball team took on the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres on Tuesday evening in a playoff game. The Sabres were seeded number two and the Storm were seeded seven. “The girls fought all night,” Coach Foley said. Brooke Torvik was leading scorer for the Storm, having 12 points in the Àrst half, including a three-pointer, and eight in the second. Bailey Becker was right along with her scoring Àve in the Àrst and making 11 buckets in the second period. Angela Konz contributed a free throw which led to a 30-19 halftime score with the Sabres ahead. “I am so proud of the adversity that the girls overcame this season,” Foley said. “They worked as a team regardless of who was on the Áoor.” Lexi Doman added a jumper in the second, but after that the Sabres took
their runs late in the second half,” Foley said. “I am truly going to miss our seniors. They are always going to have a special place in our hearts.” SRR 19 20 39 SS 30 17 47 SRR scoring: Brooke Torvik 20, Bailey Becker 16, Lexi Doman 2, Angela Konz 1.
Storm lose in nail-biter to Warriors After a 67-58 loss Feb. 21 to St. Cloud Tech, the Sauk Rapids-Rice girls basketball team regrouped for their Feb. 23 game versus the Brainerd Warriors at home. It was one of those games where fans of both the Storm and Warriors were off their bleacher seats, Áailing their arms out of control, rooting for their home teams. A high energy level during warm-ups carried over into the Àrst half of the game for the SRR Bailey Becker got the ball rolling, hitting a jumper with 16:36 left on the clock,
What do you look forward to most during your senior year? I’m looking forward to traveling to Costa Rica this March with my Spanish class. I am also excited to attend National DECA in Anaheim, Calif.. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Give 100 percent in everything you do, and in the end it will pay off.” What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy traveling to new places, being outside, and spending time with my family and friends in my spare time.
Tianna Powell pushes through two defenders during the Storm versus Warriors game last Thursday night.
tallying 13 points alone in the Àrst period. Brooke Torvik was also hot on the court, scoring eight points and two rebounds while Angela Konz had three jumpers in the Àrst. With two more buckets from Ella Douvier and one from Jada Turner, the Storm were up 35-17 at halftime. After halftime break, roles reversed and the Warriors came back Àghting with everything they had. However, Becker kept showing her intensity, having six jumpers, a threepointer and a free throw in the second half. Torvik didn’t
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Ambition revitalizes family farm Bekius begins milking in parents’ barn BY JENNIFER COYNE STAFF WRITER
MILACA – At 22 years old, Ken Bekius’ life has come full circle, from riding his bicycle down the alleyway of his family’s dairy barn to now walking down that very alleyway, milking his own herd. This past summer, Bekius purchased a herd of 42 registered cattle from a retiring dairy producer near Thief River Falls, and on Oct. 15, 2016, he began milking in his parents’ – Curt and Jackie’s – 75-stall tiestall barn near Milaca, “This barn sat empty for Àve years. In two weeks, it went from a barn of cobwebs to a barn of cows,” said Bekius, who is currently milking 60 Holsteins and Brown Swiss, as well as one Milking Shorthorn and Jersey. While Bekius’ parents continue to custom raise dairy heifers and beef cattle, they sold their milking
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Ken Bekius milks 60 cows on his parents’ farm near Milaca. After the barn sat empty for Àve years, Bekius updated the facility and began milking Oct. 15, 2016.
herd in 2011, when Bekius was 16. Soon after, Bekius found other opportunities to stay involved in the industry, working for neighboring dairy producers and heifer raisers. Then in 2015, after milking in a stall barn, Bekius decided to repair his family’s barn. “Honestly, I didn’t see a future
in dairy until that moment. Then, I thought I could do this for a lifetime,” Bekius said. “I started saving my pennies.” Bekius’ father was eager to help his son become established in the industry. “When Kenny said he wanted to farm, I was hopeful,” he said. “I
did this for 20 years, and I know the battles and struggles that are a part of dairy farming; but it’s a job that you get to wake up and enjoy what you’re doing.” Together, Bekius and his family prepared the barn by replacing the wooden walls with steel, installing new light Àxtures and up-
dating the milk house. Bekius was able to save his parents’ milking units, but had to purchase a bulk tank and cleaning system. Then come last summer, Bekius’ father saw an advertisement for the herd dispersal of Leonard Bekius: page 2B
Revitalizing Benton County’s dairy princess program Fleck encourages young women to apply BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE – When Kristy Fleck left her family’s dairy farm for military basic training last week, she had hoped the Benton County American Dairy Association’s decision to increase the applicant pool for the dairy princess program would help. “I really want Benton County’s program to be revived,” said Kristy daughter of Fred and Joan Fleck, of Rice. “I put my time in, and I would feel better about leaving if I knew someone was supporting the industry back home.” Kristy, along with her younger sister Mary and four others – Cassie Scapanski, Abby Scapanski, Katie Seppelt and Brittany (Brower) ScoÀeld – were the last reigning dairy princesses for the county in 2014. Since that time, Benton County has been without interest or applicants from the young women eligible to participate in the program. “The program never went
away, but it hasn’t had any applicants for the last two years. Previous princesses have had other commitments and no one has applied,” said Joan, who is also the president of the Benton County ADA. The association has decided to open its program to include any female county residents between the ages of 16 and 23, who want to promote the dairy industry. The applicants need not work or live on dairy farms, as speciÀed in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way rules, but will also not be eligible to advance to that title. Current Princess Kay of the Milky Way rules restrict candidates to being 17- to 23-yearold unmarried women with no children, who have completed their high school education, and parents, guardians, or siblings are actively involved in the production of dairy. Applications to compete in the Princess Kay competition are due to the Benton County PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
Kristy Fleck, 23, held the title of Benton County Dairy ambassador or princess for four years through 2014. She hopes the program will attract applicants after being inactive for two years.
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“In two weeks, it went from a barn of cobwebs to a barn of cows.” - Ken Bekius
from 1B Geske in northern Minnesota. “I had already decided last winter that I was going to dairy farm. With Leonard’s deal, it was sink or swim,” Bekius said. “I spent a day up at his farm and I liked what I saw.” The duo worked out an agreement and Bekius planned to bring the herd home in September. However, with harvest, the date was postponed until October. “The scariest time was the day before getting the cows,” Bekius said. “We drove into Leonard’s driveway and my worries were gone. I was super excited knowing I’d Ànally done it, my dream had come true.” However, Bekius’ career did not start as seamlessly as he would have liked. During the Àrst milking on the evening of Oct. 15, the wash system was not properly functioning. With help from his older brother, Shawn, 24, Bekius bypassed the system. That same evening, the bulk tank was not cooling. “At 11 p.m., I went out and got 100 pounds of ice to
put in the tank until we could get it Àxed the next morning,” Bekius said. Fortunately, since that Àrst long night, dairy farming has been a promising endeavor for the young producer. In the last four months, Bekius purchased additional cattle and calved in springing heifers. He has also greatly improved milk production. The cows that were part of Bekius’ original herd were managed in a low-input system, being fed grass and a small amount of grain. After bringing them home, Bekius slowly introduced silage and haylage into their diet. The herd is now on a high-powered TMR mix of alfalfa, silage and grain. “These cows had never seen fermented feed before,” Bekius said. “Now, eight of my top 10 producing cows are from that herd and two of them make more than 100 pounds. They’ve really taken
off.” Bekius is currently maintaining a bulk tank average of 70 pounds and a somatic cell count hovering near 100,000. “My goal is to beat my father’s records,” Bekius said. Part of Bekius’ success comes from the assistance of his family – his parents and brothers, Shawn, Brad, 20, and Doug, 17. Bekius rents the barn from his parents and purchases feed from Shawn and his dad. Additionally, his family helps with chores when they are able. “My mom is a saint. She feeds the calves before going to work and when she comes home at night,” Bekius said. “And after wheeling feed for a month after starting, Doug found me a feed cart online that we went and purchased.” Working together as a family has beneÀtted Bekius’ start-up business, as he does not have large investments in
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real estate and equipment. “We follow the Great American Barter System,” Bekius’ dad said. In the coming years, Bekius hopes to purchase the farm from his parents and further develop his herd. But for now, the dairyman is focused on becoming more accustomed to his newfound role – enduring sleepless nights with Àrst-calf heifers and reaching out to veteran producers, such as Don Thoeny of Ogilvie, for guidance. “Don is the one that I call when I have questions and don’t have the answers,” Bekius said. “He’s been a great mentor.” Above all, Bekius is grateful for the continued support of his family and the opportunity he was given to return home and make a living in the same barn he played in as a child. “It’s such an accomplishment to be here,” he said. “This is the lifestyle I want.”
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PAGE 4B | THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 | BENTON AG BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 7, 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. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2017 as written; 2) accept and Àle Management Team Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2016 as written; 3) accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as submitted; 4) approve Application for MN Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit—St. Cloud Metro Lions—to hold a rafÁe, paddlewheels and tipboards on April 1, 2017 at Jack & Jim’s Event Center; 5) approve 2017 Solid Waste Hauler Licenses Round I—Tom Kraemer Inc.; Jim’s Mille-Lacs Disposal, Inc.; Reliable Rolloff Inc.; JME of Monticello, Inc.; E-Z Disposal; West Central Sanitation, Inc.; Veit Container Corp, dba Veit Disposal Systems; City of St. Cloud; Rapid Container Service Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the licenses; 6) adopt Resolution 2017-#5, accepting donation to the Sheriff’s K-9 Fund from the Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Special Road Use Permit—Heritage Day Parade in downtown Rice on March 18, 2017—and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve Final Pay Voucher for Project SP 005-2016BO—annual bituminous patching project—and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve Final Pay Voucher for Project SP 005-070-001—permanent striping project—and authorize the Chair to sign; and 10) approve Application for County On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, with Sunday Sale—Oak Hill Golf Inc. A public meeting on the proposal to transition the County Recorder from an elected to an appointed position was opened at 9:05 AM. Monty Headley, County Administrator, stated that bills have been introduced in both the House and the Senate to allow Benton County to have an appointed Recorder; he noted that Representative O’Driscoll had suggested that Benton County have a public meeting to take comment on the proposal to change our Recorder from elected to appointed. Headley stated that six written comments were received prior to today’s public meeting. Chair Peschl read a letter into the record which was received by Bruce Latterell, Benton County Abstract Company, 411 Dewey Street, Foley, in support of keeping the County Auditor/Treasurer and Recorder elected positions. Chair Peschl noted that the other Àve written comments received were also in favor of an elected Recorder (Julie GrifÀn, Rice; Marilyn Novak, former Benton County Recorder; Cheryl Kantor, Senior Deputy Recorder/Interim County Recorder; Debbra Jacobs, 2707 Ocarina Drive, Sauk Rapids; Eileen M. Steffes, Vice President, Stearns County Abstract & Title Co). No one was present to speak in support of the proposal to transition the Recorder from an elected to an appointed position. Speaking in opposition was Debbra Jacobs. She urged the Board to keep the Recorder position elected and “let the voters decide”. Jacobs also spoke of the excellent job performance of the Recorder’s OfÀce staff. With no one else speaking in support or in opposition, the public meeting was closed at 9:12 AM. Headley explained that the recent retirement of Marilyn Novak creates an opportunity to transition this ofÀce from elected to appointed; over the years, 35 Minnesota counties have received special legislation to appoint their Recorders. Bauerly commented that “the private sector would not have a department with three people”. He noted that, although current staff in the Recorder’s OfÀce provide excellent service, potentially combining the Recorder’s OfÀce with another ofÀce would not only gain efÀciencies, but allow more Áexibility for vacation/sick times than a three-person ofÀce could. Bauerly noted that counties are continually being asked to “do more with less”. Buerkle noted that Association of MN Counties supports a uniform, statewide process to allow individual counties to locally initiate and determine the selection of the auditor, treasurer and recorder. Popp stated his support for allowing the county to make “good business decisions” by potentially combining departments, allowing for greater employee cross-training and sharing of resources. McMahon stated he did not favor this transition proposal, commenting “with over 150 years of being an elected position…we should leave it up to the voters of Benton County…I’d like to see a referendum at our next election cycle to see whether or not the voters really want to do it…100% of the properly-received comments on this subject were against it…” Peschl explained that the general comments he has heard were in support of potentially combining departments. Motion by Buerkle to adopt Resolution 2017-#6, a Resolution Seeking Legislative Support of a Bill to Allow the Appointment of the Benton County Recorder, and authorize the Chair to sign. Second by Popp. Motion carried with Bauerly, Peschl, Popp and Buerkle voting aye and McMahon voting nay. Karen Pundsack and Becky PÁueger, Great River Regional Library staff members, appeared before the Board to report on 2016 GRRL activities. Pundsack noted that 24% of Benton County’s population are library cardholders; Benton County is primarily served by public libraries in Foley and St. Cloud. She stated that, across the GRRL system, there are 926,025 items (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.) valued at $17,345,234 (in 2016, 54,534 items were loaned in Foley Public Library with a value of $1,021,421). Pundsack noted that trends in the last Àve years show increased wireless and digital library usage and decreased computer usage and physical circulation (books still remain the core business). PÁueger spoke of the GRRL efforts in the area of outreach; Pundsack reported on the current “Minnesota Loves Libraries” campaign and a summary of the statewide Arts and Cultural Legacy Amendment Grant. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:37 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:40 AM. Troy Heck, County Sheriff, and Phil Miller, County Attorney, requested Board approval of a revised joint powers agreement for the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF). Miller noted that the proposed revision was somewhat precipitated by a lawsuit Àled against VOTF for the actions of a VOTF ofÀcer from another municipality and the question of whether MCIT provided coverage. He stated that, in looking at the existing joint powers agreement, it was determined that there was some confusing language regarding the name of the unit (the previous name of the organization was MCIU--Major Crimes Investigation Unit) as well as the title of the various ofÀcers of the VOTF Board of Directors. Miller indicated that the proposed revisions correct the confusing language, as well as clarify the role of the County Attorney assigned to the VOTF Board. Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to approve the revised Joint Powers Agreement for the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force, and authorize the Chair to sign. Administrator Headley explained that the University of MN Extension, through its “clean energy resource team”, has approached Benton County about participating in a program that provides Ànancing to businesses/non-proÀts for making energy efÀciency improvements. Peter Lindstrom from the Clean Energy Resource Teams explained that businesses/non-proÀts (non-residential) apply for a loan from the St. Paul Port Authority (which maintains a revolving loan fund) to pay for the energy improvements; the Port Authority then certiÀes a special assessment on the business property to repay the loan—energy savings from the improvement help the business pay the special assessment. Lindstrom noted that an energy audit is always conducted on these projects. He detailed the process which initially requires approval of a joint powers agreement by the local government to implement the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) in their jurisdiction; the business/non-proÀt then submits an application to the Port Authority—once the loan is NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualiÀed voters of Watab Township, County of Benton, State of Minnesota that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March (March 21) and if inclement weather also postpones the election and meeting on the third Tuesday they shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in March (March 28). The Election Poll hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: Treasurer for one Two-Year Term Supervisor for one Three-Year Term The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the Watab Town Hall located at 660 75th Street NW, Sauk Rapids. The Board of Canvass will immediately follow the Annual Meeting. Absentee Ballots can be requested from the Town Clerk at 320-255-8916, and the Clerk’s OfÀce will be open at the Town Hall from 10:00 a.m. until noon on March 11. Noticed by Pat Spence, Watab Township Clerk March 2, 2017 R-9-2B
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Minnesota Concrete Products (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 905 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (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: Polished Concrete Images Inc, 905 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (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. Julie Johnson, CFO 1/4/2017 R-9-2P
approved, the business/non-proÀt may hire whomever they wish to get the project completed and energy savings from the improvement are used to pay the special assessment (the County Board must place the special assessment on the property). John Uphoff, Executive Director of the Benton Economic Partnership, stated that the Partnership supports this program and envisions it as a useful tool to help county businesses. He explained that the Partnership will market the program and educate businesses about this opportunity; the County’s role will be limited to handling the special assessments. Several Board members stated their support for this program. Noting that this particular energy savings program does not apply to residential, several Board members suggested that similar programs for residential properties also be marketed at the same time. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of St. Paul Port Authority to participate in the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017-#7, a Resolution Designating the Port Authority to Implement and Administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy Improvement Financing on Behalf of the County, and Providing for the Imposition of Special Assessments as Needed in Connection with that Program, and authorize the Chair to sign. Headley updated Board members on a proposed Bond Advisor Services Agreement with Northland Securities, referring to the automobile insurance coverage provisions. He pointed out that the dollar amount “per incident” in the agreement is deÀcient by $500,000 (the agreement states $1,000,000 per incident while the state tort limit per incident is $1,500,000). Headley noted that the County Attorney’s OfÀce is more concerned with the general/professional liability coverage which does match the state tort limits; he further noted the County Attorney’s comments that the Board has made concessions for automobile coverage in other contracts where driving is not part of the service. Headley explained that this is a short-term agreement which continues through the issuance of the refunded debt; the agreement includes a lump sum bond advisory fee identical to the rate previously provided to the County Board. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve a bond advisory services agreement with Northland Securities for the refunding of 2007 and 2008 Benton County general obligation bonds, and authorize the Chair to sign. Rusty FiÀeld from Northland Securities explained that the refunding proposal today will refund three bonds issued in 2007 and 2008—2007A Street Reconstruction bonds, 2007B State Aid Road bonds and 2008A Street Reconstruction/Capital Improvement Plan bonds (in a refunding, old debt is fully repaid and new debt is issued at a lower interest rate). FiÀeld provided an overview of the issuance, including estimated true interest cost (1.747%) and issuance costs ($73,200). He noted Northland’s proposal to consolidate all refunding into one bond issuance; estimated savings over the life of the bonds is $155,000. FiÀeld stated a March 6th sale date, with Board consideration of the results on March 7th. Bauerly/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017#8, a Resolution Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $3,765,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A, and authorize the Chair to sign. Headley reported that the State Judicial Branch has announced a grant program available to counties to improve court facility security; $1 million is available statewide and the grant requires a 1:1 match. He noted two potential projects proposed by the Sheriff’s OfÀce: 1) surveillance cameras so bailiffs can monitor areas of Courts Facility not covered by staff, and 2) an ampliÀer for portable radios. Headley stated that each project is estimated to cost $10,000, so the potential County match would be $10,000 (or $5,000 if only one project is awarded funding). Buerkle/ McMahon unanimous to authorize application for a court security grant and, if awarded, the local match to come from the Suspense Account. Sean Moe, Interim Department of Development Director, provided a 2016 year-end activity/ revenue report for the Department of Development. Moe reported 589 actions totaling revenues of $191,399.71; of these actions, 49 permits were issued for new home construction, with an average home value of $291,226. Chair Peschl expressed appreciation to Moe for a very complete and informative report. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that, since construction of the overpass in Rice, there has been some consternation about the intersection of CSAH 2 and CSAH 21 on the east side of the interchange; during peak times, this intersection backs up trafÀc and, according to reports from the City of Rice ofÀcials, it restricts access to business downtown and could block access from the ramps from Highway 10. Byrd pointed out that a request was made from the Mayor of Rice to make the intersection a “3-way stop”; however, the Minnesota Manual on Uniform TrafÀc Control Devices provides that an engineering study shall be conducted before changing the intersection control (based on crash data and trafÀc volumes). Byrd informed the Board that a 3-way stop at this intersection is being considered as the data is lending itself to show that a three-way stop is warranted. Byrd stated a safety concern that when you make a “stop condition” where there was none before, there will be an adjustment period as drivers are not used to stopping (Byrd would prepare press releases in this regard). Bauerly suggested that MnDOT did not design this intersection properly based on trafÀc (should have been a roundabout or a stoplight) and they should be participating in the costs. McMahon noted that an all-way stop may help alleviate frustration for east-west trafÀc, but create frustration for north-south trafÀc. Popp noted that the addition of stop signs would slow down the speed of the trafÀc which would be a plus. Byrd indicated that he will have additional conversations with MnDOT before moving forward on this issue. Byrd referenced a project slated in the Àve-year road construction plan for 2019 on CR 55 as a reclaim. Noting that a typical reclaim project adds at least 4” to the roadway elevation, a reclaim on the portion of CR 58 near the Gordon Bridge could be problematic/cost prohibitive to adjust numerous driveways in that residential area to match the new road elevation. Byrd provided a detailed presentation on another option--the Hot-in-Place-Recycle process, a process which involves rejuvenating the roadway surface to near new conditions but does not raise the roadway. He explained that rejuvenating agents are mixed into the existing pavement using heat and re-compacted in place; this provides a new driving surface with service life added to the road. Bauerly stated his belief that this option might be cost prohibitive; it is a good process, but may not generate quite the service life as a new mix would. Under Engineer’s Report, Byrd provided an update on recruitments in the Highway Department. Under Commissioner Concerns, Popp reported on his conversation with John Wollak from Rice—Popp stated Wollak’s willingness to partner with the county in removal of dead trees/replanting of trees on Bend in the River Park property. Popp indicated that Wollak is prepared to participate in the costs as these trees provide a good windbreak for his property. Headley stated that he will follow up with Mr. Wollak. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: February 2, Benton County Substance Use Prevention Coalition Meeting; February 7, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Stakeholder Meeting; March 3, Meet with BWSR to Discuss Enforcement of Buffer Law. The Board appointed Commissioners Buerkle and Popp to testify before the House and Senate Committees at the State Capitol with regard to the Recorder appointment bill. McMahon/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 11:27 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-9-1B
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NOTICE OF ANNUL MEETING and ELECTION OF OFFICERS and ABSENTEE VOTING and BOARD OF CANVAS MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualiÀed voters of Minden Township, County of Benton, State of MN, that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March. Absentee voting will be held on March 11, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Clerk’s Home at 3391 35th Avenue NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 The Election Poll Hours will be open from 12 noon until 8 p.m., at which time the voters will elect one supervisor for a two year term and one supervisor for a three year term and one clerk for a 2 year term. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:05 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the following location: Minden Township Hall at 2989 Golden Spike Road, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately after the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial results. The Minden Township Reorganizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 8 p.m. at the town hall. February 26, 2017 Glenice Mehrwerth, Clerk Minden Township R-9-2B
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant Section 2.5 of the Benton County Solid Waste Ordinance #162, the Benton County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the applications submitted by Republic Services, Inc. / Minden Transfer Station, Henkemeyer LandÀll, Inc., Tri-County Organics LLC and Waste Management to renew their Benton County Solid Waste Facility Licenses. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public hearing will be held on March 21st, 2017, at approximately 9:40 a.m. in the County Board Room, Government Center, Foley. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above requests will be heard at this meeting. R-9-1B
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on March 16, 2017 in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: 1. 7:00 p.m. Walter and Bonnie Parkins requesting a variance to construct a house 96 ft. from the centerline of a county road (125 ft. required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.30 and 11.5.1. The affected property is described as follows: part of the SE1/4, Section 12, East Langola Township. The on-site inspection of this property will be made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 16, 2017. ANYONE wishing to appear with reference to the above request will be heard at this meeting. R-9-1B
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What’s the alfalfa crop doing? A farm store agronomist sent a picture by email Feb. 21 of alfalfa shoots in a Àeld near Albany. Thanks. Shoots with small leaves appear to be about an inch or so long. A couple years ago, after a January thaw, I shared a picture similar to this with Craig Shaeffer, University of Minnesota BY DAN MARTENS forage research faculty. In that situation, University of he shared that although the ground had MN Extension thawed some, the soil likely was not warm enough for the alfalfa to actually grow. It was more likely those shoots were there late in the fall. I’m not saying the same assessment applies here, but it’s a possibility. If you dug up a crown now, you might also see white sprouts or shoots that likely were there last fall and might start growing now if the soils warm up enough. When I see these situations, I resolve to spend time on my hands and knees in hay Àelds late into fall, and, then again, scratching through the snow every month through the winter, or at least taking a look if a winter thaw happens. But I usually get distracted with other things and don’t follow this very closely. So if you’re up to a learning adventure… or have 4-H, FFA or science class students who need a project, it could be interesting to watch. In some ways, it maybe doesn’t matter whether these shoots were there late fall or have emerged now, other than noting if alfalfa breaks dormancy. We sometimes need to wait until things warm up enough and alfalfa has grown to about 6 inches tall before we can be conÀdent about the Àeld. Sometimes as grounds thaw, you can tell roots are getting soft and mushy before much growth at all. And sometimes roots look Àrm early because they have been refrigerated in cold soil, and the decay from damage sets in later. Alfalfa growers know there can be a lot of variation across Àelds and farms. We have some reason for concern. Alfalfa is usually more durable through the winter if it is a little on the dry side in the fall. On the other hand a longer fall season may have allowed plants to store more root reserve; and use less. Ice sheets, especially without many stems sticking through, can smother alfalfa. Ice sheets can trap carbon dioxide given off through respiration by dormant plants, and restrict a fresh air exchange for oxygen. The expansion and contraction of thawing and freezing soil can stretch and break roots. I remember seeing crowns in one Àeld several years ago that were left a couple of inches above the soil surface when things settled down in the spring. I’m not quick to say there will be lots of problems this spring, and I’m not quick to say there won’t be any. Time will tell. As I’ve said before, farmers wisely learn to have plan “A” for things, along with a couple other ready-to-use options, as they see how things unfold. Re-seeding is still expensive. Where corn follows alfalfa, whether because of winter injury or normal rotation, be sure to check the new corn fertilizer guidelines for how nitrogen credits Àgure into nitrogen needs for the corn crop. Do an internet search for “Minnesota Extension Nutrient Management,” give us a call, or ask your agronomy advisor to work with you based on this information.
Rice Police Department activity Monday, Feb. 13 0923 hrs – utility problem on the 300 block of 1st Ave SE 1209 hrs – disturbance on the 200 block of Division St N 1 medical call Tuesday, Feb. 14 1322 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 4200 block of 125th St NW 2133 hrs – parking Wednesday, Feb. 15 0114 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 5th St NE 1142 hrs – attempt to locate on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW and the 200 block of Division St N 1500 hrs – extra patrol 1 assist Thursday, Feb. 16 0058 hrs – extra patrol 0345 hrs – extra patrol 1203 hrs – disturbance on the 1000 block of 6th Ave NW 1846 hrs – terroristic threats on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW; 1 trafÀc stop; 2 assists Friday, Feb. 17 1858 hrs – driving 2154 hrs – domestic on the 700 block of 11th St NW 2330 hrs - driving 1 assist Saturday, Feb. 18 1930 hrs – extra patrol 2320 hrs – extra patrol; 1 assist
Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Feb. 13 0755 hrs – property on the 500 block of 5th Ave SE 0925 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1044 hrs – dvs 1101 hrs – suspicious activity on 5th St and 6th Ave N 1131 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1500 block of 7th Ave N 1259 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 18th St N 1454 hrs – civil on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1728 hrs – welfare check on 2nd St 1912 hrs – civil on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1947 hrs – burning complaint 2010 hrs – assault on Benton Dr S 2234 hrs – theft on 7th St S 2245 hrs – domestic on the 900 block of 4th Ave N 4 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 parking violation; 3 pet licenses; 1 ordinance violation; 1 human services report; 1 permit issued; 2 alarms; 2 medical calls Tuesday, Feb. 14 0726 hrs – animal on the 900 block of 4th St N 0818 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1023 hrs – welfare check on the 300 block of 13th St N 1111 hrs – theft on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1344 hrs – unwanted person on Benton Dr S 1438 hrs – child on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1443 hrs – suicidal person on the 300 block of 13th St N 1638 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 14th St S 1705 hrs – trespassing on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1812 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1823 hrs – domestic on the 500 block of 3rd St S; 5 trafÀc stops; 2 alarms; 3 assists; 2 ordinance violations; 3 medical calls; 1 pet license Wednesday, Feb. 15 0035 hrs – tow 0734 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block of River Ave S and the 1000 block of Broadway Ave S 0752 hrs – criminal damage to property 1300 block 13th St Cir 0822 hrs – theft on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 0837 hrs – vehicle 1013 hrs – theft on the 200 block of Benton Dr N 1040 hrs – detox 1252 hrs – trafÀc accident on the 100 block of 2nd Ave N 1348 hrs – child on the 300 block of 13th St N 1423 hrs – fraud on the100 block of 2nd Ave S 1744 hrs – domestic on the 800 block of Benton Dr N
Public Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE provided by law, the date on or NOTICE IS HEREBY PROPERTY: GIVEN THE RIGHT TO Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, The before which the mortgagor(s) VERIFICATION OF THE Johnson Triangle, Benton must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated DEBT AND IDENTITY OF County, Minnesota. IN WHICH under section 580.30 or the THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR COUNTY property is not redeemed under WITHIN THE TIME PROPERTY IS LOCATED: section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on PROVIDED BY LAW IS Benton NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL October 18, 2017, unless that ACTION. AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, $155,000.00 that default has occurred in AMOUNT DUE AND next weekday, and unless the conditions of the following CLAIMED TO BE DUE redemption period is reduced to described mortgage: AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. DATE OF MORTGAGE: INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, 580.07 or 582.032. March 23, 2009 PAID BY MORTGAGEE: M O R T G A G O R ( S ) MORTGAGOR: $151,970.17 RELEASED FROM Scott E. Bjerke, a single person. That prior to the commencement FINANCIAL OBLIGATION MORTGAGEE: of this mortgage foreclosure ON MORTGAGE:None Mortgage Electronic Registration proceeding Mortgagee/ “THE TIME ALLOWED BY Systems, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee LAW FOR REDEMPTION DATE AND PLACE OF complied with all notice BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE RECORDING: Recorded requirements as required by MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL March 30, 2009 Benton County statute; That no action or R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S Recorder, Document No. A proceeding has been instituted OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE 364721. at law or otherwise to recover REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS ASSIGNMENTS OF the debt secured by said IF A JUDICIAL ORDER ENTERED UNDER MORTGAGE: Assigned mortgage, or any part thereof; IS STATUTES, to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, PURSUANT to the power of MINNESOTA 582.032, National Association. Dated sale contained in said mortgage, SECTION AMONG September 26, 2011 Recorded the above described property DETERMINING, October 5, 2011, as Document will be sold by the Sheriff of OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES No. 384141. said county as follows: TRANSACTION AGENT: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Mortgage Electronic April 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, Registration Systems, Inc. PLACE OF SALE: NOT PROPERTY T R A N S A C T I O N Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, ARE AGENT’S MORTGAGE 581 Highway 23 Northeast USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Foley, MN NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: to pay the debt then secured by ABANDONED.” Dated: February 13, 2017 100073981406573874 said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, JPMorgan Chase Bank, LENDER OR BROKER AND on said premises, and the costs National Association MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR and disbursements, including Mortgagee/Assignee of STATED ON MORTGAGE: attorneys’ fees allowed by law Mortgagee Bremer Bank, National subject to redemption within Association six (6) months from the date of USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE said sale by the mortgagor(s), Attorneys for Mortgagee/ SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase their personal representatives Assignee of Mortgagee Bank, National Association or assigns unless reduced to 4500 Park Glen Road #300 MORTGAGED PROPERTY Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Minneapolis, MN 55416 ADDRESS: 321 Norman §580.07. (952) 925-6888 Avenue South, Foley, MN TIME AND DATE TO 30 - 17-001204 FC 56329 VACATE PROPERTY: If TAX PARCEL I.D. #: the real estate is an ownerTHIS IS A 130071500 occupied, single-family COMMUNICATION FROM A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF dwelling, unless otherwise DEBT COLLECTOR. H-8-6B
Public Notices Public Notice OF TEST OF AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM Notice is hereby given that a test and demonstration of the AutoMark voting system for the Townships of Langola, Maywood, Minden, St George and Watab will be held in the Benton County Boardroom at 10:00AM, Wednesday, March 8th, 2017. Political Parties, Candidates, Local Election OfÀcials and Members of the Public at large are welcome to attend, ask questions and/ or observe the procedures. Karri Thorsten Benton County Auditor/Treasurer R-9-1B
1752 hrs – arrest on 3rd St S, 2nd Ave S and 3rd Ave S 1809 hrs – disturbance on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1816 hrs – welfare check on 4th St S 2119 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of Agate Ct 9 trafÀc stops; 4 parking violations; 3 permits issued; 1 assist Thursday, Feb. 16 0332 hrs – suspicious activity on 1000 block of Lincoln Ave 0725 hrs – child on the 300 block of 13th St N 0808 hrs – disorderly conduct on 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 0844 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1033 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1428 hrs – suspicious activity on the 800 block of 4th St S 1531 hrs – property on the 1200 block of 15th St NE 1617 hrs – theft on the 1300 block of 15th St NE 1653 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of Brook Ct 1656 hrs – trafÀc hazard on the 1000 block Broadway Ave S 2143 hrs – burning complaint 2150 hrs – theft on 6th St S and 3rd Ave S and the 300 block of 2nd Ave S; 3 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 medical call Friday, Feb. 17 0136 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block Pear Ct NE 0347 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block Benton Dr N 0559 hrs – burglary on the 700 block of 5th Ave N and the 100 block of 15th St Ct 0917 hrs – school bus stop arm violation 1120 hrs – assault on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1728 hrs – 911 1739 hrs – 911 1854 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 1952 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 2000 hrs – civil on the 1500 block of Prairie View Lane NE 2310 hrs – child on the 700 block of 1st St S 12 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 3 human services reports; 2 pet licenses; 1 records check; 2 permits issued; 1 assist Saturday, Feb. 18 0004 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 5th Ave N 0019 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 7th Ave N 0032 hrs – disturbance on 2300 block Providence Place NE 0052 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 0238 hrs – shooting on the 600 block of 2nd Ave N 0812 hrs – missing person 1002 hrs – suspicious activity on the 3300 block 10th Ave NE 1009 hrs – domestic on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 1058 hrs – criminal damage to property on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1305 hrs – theft on the 1400 block of 10th Ave NE 1311 hrs – civil on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 1317 hrs – possession on the 100 block of 5th Ave S 1515 hrs – suspicious activity 700 block of Broadway Ave S 1529 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1532 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1710 hrs – civil on the 700 block of 1st St S 1752 hrs – animal on the 2000 block of Martini Dr 1805 hrs – robbery on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1824 hrs – domestic on the 2000 block of 4th Ave N 1828 hrs – child on the 100 block of 18th St NW 1900 hrs – property on Summit Ave N 2135 hrs – suspicious activity on 1200 block of Lincoln Ave 2326 hrs – suspicious activity on 5th Ave 4 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 2 assists Sunday, Feb. 19 0201 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave N 0238 hrs – property on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 0345 hrs – child on the 900 block of Summit Ave N 1031 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1035 hrs – assault on the 700 block of 2nd Ave N 1116 hrs – animal on the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1220 hrs – driving 1247 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 13th St N 1400 hrs – suspicious activity on 7th Ave N and 8th St N 1703 hrs – domestic on the 1500 block of Perennial Lane 1735 hrs – welfare check on 1st St S 1809 hrs – attempt to locate 500 block of Hwy 23 in Foley 1812 hrs – Àre on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 2348 hrs – animal on the 300 block of Summit Ave S 1 trafÀc stop; 1 medical call; 2 assists
Public Notices NOTICE Bemboom Acres, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Company”), ceased business operations on, or before, January 31, 2017. The Company has submitted the appropriate notiÀcations to the ofÀce of the Minnesota Secretary of State as of January 20, 2017. Any party having outstanding business with the Company, or desiring to submit a claim, must do so in writing no later than April 30, 2017. All notices should be submitted to 508 Main Street South, Sauk Centre MN 56378, Attn: Safe Shield, LLC. R-8-4B
Notice of Election – Annual Meeting and Board of Canvass The citizens of the Township of Sauk Rapids in the County of Benton and the State of Minnesota, who are qualiÀed to vote at General Elections, are hereby notiÀed that the Annual Election of Town OfÀcers and Annual Meeting will be held at the Sauk Rapids Town Hall on Tuesday, March 14th 2017. Polls will be open from 3:00p.m. Until 8:00p.m. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00p.m. Business to be conducted is Revenue Sharing Funds for the Township, and Storm water runoff policy question and answer session. The board of Canvass will meet on March 14, 2017 following the Annual Meeting to certify the ofÀcial election results. The bad weather alternate date for Election and Annual Meeting is March 21th, 2017. Absentee Ballots will be available to those who will be absent from the precinct on Election Day by contacting the Clark at 259-0720 before March 1st or during the Absentee voting hours of 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday March 11th at 3465 Quarry rd. NE Sauk Rapids MN. Given under my hand this, 15th day of Feb, 2017 Tina Douvier, Clerk PUBLIC HEARING Sauk Rapids Township NOTICE H-8-2B The Sauk Rapids City Council will meet on March IND School Dist. 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. or as Request for Proposals - Group Insurance Coverage soon thereafter as possible at IND School Dist. 47 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools the Sauk Rapids Government Center, located at 250 Sum- (“District”) requests proposals for group insurance coverage for mit Avenue North, to consider the health plan year beginning October 1, 2017. Sealed proposordering abatement of a public als will be accepted in paper form until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, nuisance currently maintained April 18, 2017 by Kim Eisenschenk, Business Manager at the on the property located at 612 Sauk Rapids-Rice District OfÀce, located at Sauk Rapids-Rice Sixth Avenue North in the City High School, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 of Sauk Rapids. Any person and clearly marked “Health Insurance Proposal.” Copies of the desiring to comment on the request for proposal and exhibits may be requested from Kim proposed abatement is invited Eisenschenk, Business Manager at kim.eisenschenk@isd47.org, to do so in writing or orally at and will be sent electronically at no charge. The District reserves the time of the public hearing. the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. Published in the Sauk Rapids The District reserves the right to select the proposal which it deHerald March 2. termines to be in the best interest of the District. R-8-2B R-9-1B
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FOLEY — Benton Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), are looking for Benton County landowners who are interested in sealing any unused or abandoned drilled or dug wells on their property. Benton SWCD has received Clean Water Funds and NRCS has an Environmental Quality Incentive Program that could potentially provide landowners with Ànancial assistance to seal abandoned or unused wells. Since 2014, the SWCD and NRCS ofÀce has provided over $27,000 in Ànancial assistance to seal 37 hand dug wells and three drilled wells in the county, and additional wells are scheduled to be sealed in 2017. Unused wells can become a source of groundwater contamination, and a health risk to children, adults, and animals. As wells age, casings may rust, joints may leak, pumps may become stuck or wells may Àll with debris. If the well is covered with boards or concrete, the cover may eventually decay and break open. Surface water runoff, debri, and other contaminants can then enter the well. Normally, groundwater Áows through soil and bedrock formations, known as aquifers, which Àlter unhealthy organisms, minerals and other substances. Water that enters an abandoned well bypasses
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corrected; the well has been improperly sealed in the past; the well threatens the quality of the groundwater; or the well otherwise poses a threat to health or safety If you have an unused well – and wish to keep the well for future use – you must apply for a special maintenance permit from the Minnesota Department of Health. This permit requires an annual fee, and
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is only issued if the well meets minimum sanitary requirements. Minnesota also requires the disclosure of old wells whenever property is sold or transferred, but in thousands of cases the old wells are forgotten. The well may be covered by a parking area or a building. Or the only evidence might be a depression or an old well casing in the yard close to the house or another outbuilding. You should check with individuals familiar with your property to determine where old wells may be located and if they were sealed. These include: the previous property owners, neighbors, contractors who have worked on the property, inspectors, and current or former employees and maintenance staff. Minnesota requires that a licensed well contractor conduct the well sealing and Àle a report with the MDH once the work is complete. The Benton SWCD and NRCS can advise you on the right steps to safely seal the well and there could be Ànancial assistance available. Please contact the Benton SWCD and NRCS at (320) 968-5300 extension 3, or stop by the ofÀce at 14 Second Ave. W, Foley for additional information.
ST. PAUL — Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more may apply for the 2017 Century Farms Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farms Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program began in 1976. Family farms are recognized as Century Farms when three requirements are met. The farm must be: at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); and at least 50 acres. A commemorative certiÀcate signed by State Fair Board of Managers President Sharon Wessel, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and Governor Mark Dayton will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Century Farm status. Applications are available online at http://www. mnstatefair.org or http:// www.fbmn.org; by calling the Minnesota State Fair at (651) 288-4400; or statewide county extension and county Farm Bureau ofÀces. The submission deadline is Monday, April 3. Recipients will be announced in May. Previously recognized families should not re-apply.
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Future farming They had an incredible speaker at this year’s Iowa Pork Congress. Lowell Catlett is his name, and he’s the Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. Over the years, he has spoken at many farm events, sharing his views of farming in the future. He says the notion that farmers cannot feed 9 billion people is “the biggest lie on the planet because we already do.” He points out that in 2014 the world didn’t produce enough food for every person to have enough calories (2,450) in their daily diet. Now he says “we produce 3,100 calories for every man,
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better farming According to Catlett, the answer to feeding the world is with “intensive animal agriculture operations…getting more output with fewer inputs while having the smallest negative impact on the environment.” He tells farmers to prepare for technology that will allow machines to start talking to each other and robots that will be doing more of the work. According to Catlett, agriculture was the second biggest buyer of industrial robots last year in the form of robotic milkers and there are other robots that can take care of pigs 24/7 and “never get tired.” He predicts that within the next Àve years, 100 percent of the cars in the United States will be made by robots. As for the future, Catlett talked about bionic or biological 3-D printing, which he said would include food. In his words, “Are we going to print food? Yes, we already are…right
now, it tastes like crap, but in this world, somebody is going to buy it.” Catlett predicts the next big farming innovations might not even come from the ag industry. For example, he says the remote sensor technology used on the Mars rover is used to do chemical analysis of the soils on Mars, a technology he says can also be used by farmers to do instant soil sampling. He tells farmers to get ready to ramp up a lot of new technologies coming soon to the farm with a new wave of on-farm technology set to crest over the next several years. He says ideas coming from the medical community alone should be enough to get any tech-minded farmer excited about the future of farming and farmers need to appreciate how they got to where they are now, but at the same time they shouldn’t be afraid of change. His message for farmers: “Get ready for a revolution!”
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Public Notices CITY OF RICE COUNTY OF BENTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Rice Planning Commission at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 13th, 2017, at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367 for the purpose of hearing from the public, considering, and making recommendation to the City Council regarding: the following property to be Rezoned from Residential (RR) to Highway Business (B3) Zoning: 13289 25th Ave NW, PID 150004506. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment, testify, or present evidence at the hearing. Dated: February 28th, 2017. Stephanie Fischer City Clerk City of Rice, MN R-9-1B
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Chris Wagner, who has been attending the Central Minnesota Farm Show for 25 years, visits with Jason Borresch of LeafGuard Gutters. The Farm Show is celebrating its 50th year and runs through Thursday, March 2.
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