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Parks feature fishing opener events SAUK RAPIDS — Community members are invited to participate in Opener in the Park this Saturday. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13 at the promenade between Southside and Lions Park near the Mississippi River, and will coincide with other festivities planned throughout the weekend for the 70th annual Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. Those wishing to participate in shore Àshing should come prepared with a license and their own Àshing gear. Tentative shore stations will be set up for those who wish to learn more about the sport. The gathering will feature appearances from Minnesota Vikings players, Mrs. Minnesota Melissa Brenny and other local and state ofÀcials. Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, of Sauk Rapids, will be participating in the festivities. Urban Lodge Brewery & Restaurant, Old Capital Tavern, Manea’s Meats and Mixin’ It Up Gluten Free Bakery will host a food court with multiple food and beverage options for attendees. Portable bathrooms and an ATM will be on site.
Brush fire stops railway ST. CLOUD — The Sauk Rapids Fire Department responded to a grass Àre in a wooded, wetland area a quarter mile south of Highway 301 Monday afternoon. Fire chief Jason Fleming said six trucks, as well as two trucks from the Department of Natural Resources, helped extinguish the Àre which burned roughly two acres. The cause of the Àre is unknown. Because of the location of the blaze, Àre trucks had to run hoses across the railroad tracks, therefore stopping BNSF operations until the scene was secured. SRFD was on the scene for about 1.5 hours and the DNR remained at the site even longer. No one was injured in the incident.
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Habitat for Humanity starts construction BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — What has six bedrooms, two baths and brings the community together? The answer is Central Minnesotas Habitat for Humanity’s Build for Unity project. Construction crews began work Monday on a house which will aide a family in becoming homeowners. The site is located on the 1900 block of North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Habitat for Humanity came to Sauk Rapids after a local couple donated two plots of land to the organization. “That made it that much more exciting,” said Bruce Johnson, executive director of the nonproÀt. “We hadn’t built in Sauk Rapids for a while so it was a great opportunity for our Build for Unity project.” Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity serves Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. The group will execute four builds in 2017, and will also complete four rehabilitation projects which could include anything from rooÀng to accessibility additions. Habitat for Humanity looks at themselves as a “hand-up” not a “hand-out.” The organization offers qualiÀed families affordable mortgages, based on their income, at 0 percent interest and $0 down payment. The future homeowner’s are required to work 200 hours in “sweat equity” on projects or at the organization’s ReStore. They also attend 15 hours of mandatory
homeownership education classes. Construction manager Art Buhs had the option of choosing either plots in Sauk Rapids, but after Ànding out the future inhabitants of the home included children, he opted for the current site. “I found out we had a family with kids who wanted a nice backyard. When the snow melted and I Ànally got to walk this lot, I found there was a nice terrace up there that makes for an excellent backyard,” said Buhs, motioning to a piece of leveled land. “I even cut that branch off, so they can have a place for a swing. It’s the perfect little branch sitting out there. That’s going to make a nice back yard. There is a rear entry and an itty-bitty porch that they can walk out and access the backyard.” This spring’s construction project is different than most of the organization’s builds. It is the Àrst time Habitat has partnered with the St. Cloud Technical & Community College for a design. “This is a brand new design from the technical college. It is not based off any plan. But Habitat has recommended standards that they want to build to. They are all similar in size. They build simple, decent and affordable,” Buhs said. Fifteen students submitted blueprints to Buhs and other selected judges. The group narrowed their search to three before selecting student Patrick Michael’s design. “It’s pretty cool,” said Michael of having his design nominated. “I never expected it coming from my background. I was a construction foreman for years and years, and I’m a nontraditional student. It was cool to get drawn. I worked hard on it. Everybody did. Mine wasn’t the only one that was good, but I did
Old farm gets BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Out in the countryside of Sauk Rapids, nestled near the banks of the Elk River, is a century farm being repurposed in a special way. Mary Ann Stauffenecker, her daughter, Jen Bruzek, and her sonin-law, Scott Bruzek are taking their creative visions and turning them into things they can share with others. “It all started with the old grain barn that was falling apart,” Jen said. “It was too dangerous to use anymore, so I wanted to do things with the barn wood. It started with picture frames and it’s only spiraled from there.” Their vision turned into Rustic Reimagined, an occasional shop Àlled with repurposed woods, metals and materials from the farm. “It’s giving new life to old things,” Stauffenecker said. “The part we think is most unique is that everything is true and not fabricated, like things you see in the stores. I’m a visual person and we like the farmhouse style, so taking an item and pairing it with an idea is fun, because in the end, it turns into something people can use.” The family enjoys putting their “made in Minnesota” look into each piece. “It really is vintage, rather than something new that’s made to look vintage,” Scott said. “We are always Ànding things around the farm, whether it’s something out of the shed or something we dig up from the pasture.” The Rustic Reimagined shop even has a story of its own. Back when Stauffenecker’s dad was growing up, the house was small and it got very warm inside during the summer months. Rather than cooking inside, all of it was taken out into the summer kitchen, which
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Art Buhs, Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity construction manager, looks at Áoor plans at the site of Build for Unity in Sauk Rapids.
mine simple. That was kind of what they were looking for. It was a little less cost per area.” Ross Potts, assistant construction supervisor, agreed. “Patrick’s plan was picked because he got the six bedrooms in the hom, and they are all adequate size. Also, the customer had wanted
a wall between the kitchen and the living room. Patrick got that in there. His layout was selected as the best layout for this design,” Potts said. Habitat staff, volunteers and SCTCC students will continue to work on the Build for Unity project,
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Lindquist goes the extra mile
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Sophina Lindquist (second from left) was presented the Extra Mile Award by Sauk Rapids Mayor Kurt Hunstiger alongside her mother Connie (from left) and sisters Victoria and Catia. BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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Mary Ann Stauffenecker, her daughter, Jen Bruzek, and her son-in-law, Scott Bruzek, build all of the products sold at Rustic Reimagined.
is currently the shop where Rustic Reimagined will do business. From a summer kitchen to a toolshed when Stauffenecker and Barthelemy grew up, the building has seen use. “We had to do a lot of work to turn it into a shop,” Scott said. “The Áoor had to be leveled out and things needed to be Àxed up inside. So even
the building was repurposed.” Stauffenecker’s favorite part of it all is being able to bring a different life to the 125-year-old family farm. That’s also Leon Barthelemy’s, Stauffenecker’s brother, favorite part. “It started with my grandparents
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SAUK RAPIDS — One young girl was the center of attention at the Sauk Rapids City Council meeting May 8. Sophina Lindquist, daughter of Connie Lindquist, has been a special friend to central Minnesota’s Àrst responders for approximately three years. Sophina has been delivering cookies and prayers to police, Àre and EMT departments as often as she can. The 8-year-old was presented the Extra Mile Award by Mayor Kurt Hunstiger during Monday’s meeting. “Sophina Lindquist is making a difference in the lives of the Sauk Rapids FireÀghters and Police OfÀcers,” Hunstiger said. He reiterated Sophina’s story before presenting the award winner with a certiÀcate that said: “This certiÀcate is awarded to
Sophina Lindquist. Each day presents us with new opportunities and inÀnite possibilities. Your contribution made a difference to our police department and Àre department every day in the city of Sauk Rapids and our surrounding communities.” In other council news: • Approved the appointment of Joseph Hortsch to a vacant Sauk Rapids Police Department position. Hortsch comes to the SRPD with over Àve years of experience from the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce and city of Crystal Police Department. Hortsch is a resident of Sauk Rapids. Police Chief Perry Beise said he estimates it will take a minimum of 10 weeks to train and acclimate Hortsch to the department. Training for ofÀcers with no prior law enforcement experience can take up to 15 weeks. A second candidate has been selected for another vacant position, but
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fundraising walk May 5. Following the two-hour The Sauk Rapids-Rice late start, schools participated District schools participated in picnics, group walks and in the annual Walk-for-Life other activities.
Thursday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible Class for those with special needs. Petra Lutheran Church, 1049 First Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. This class is free of charge and open to all faiths. For more information contact Pastor Prell at (320) 252-0120, pastor@petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen (320) 293-4545, judyr58@yahoo.com. Friday, May 12, 4-8 p.m. — Opener by George Community Picnic. Kick-off event for the 2017 Governor’s Fishing Opener. Come prepared for weather and bring lawn chairs and blankets for the entertainment events. Lake George, Seventh Street S, St. Cloud. Saturday, May 13, 10:30-11:45 a.m. — Mother’s Day Story Time with the Foley Ambassadors. For ages 3 to 12. Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley. Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Opener in the park. Local businesses come together for a community gathering with food and Àshing. Southside Park, River Avenue S, Sauk Rapids. Saturday, May 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. — YA Revolution Book Club. Explore young adult literature and read books of all genres. For teens. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. Room 259. Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Prom Grand March. 1835 OSauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids.
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Sandra Bonilla walks with Madison Wichman and Mia Flores during the Mississippi Heights Walk for Life May 5.
Sunday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. — New Wine performance. Comedy sketches and music delivering the “Good News” performed by a 52-member high school theatre troupe. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N, Sauk Rapids. Tickets available by calling (320) 255-1135. Additional shows May 19, 20, and 21 at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 4-7 p.m. — Heartland Hospice Open House. Celebrate new medical director Dr. Nancy Miller and nurse practitioner Tami Huberty, meet providers and enjoy light refreshments. 1257 Second Street N, Sauk Rapids. Questions call (320) 654-1136. Wednesday, May 17, 9-10 a.m. — Veteran’s Recognition Program. Free and open to the public. St. Cloud Hospital Hoppe Auditorium, 1406 Sixth Ave. N, St. Cloud. Wednesday, May 17, 7:30-9 p.m. — Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Scholarship Awards Night. 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids. UPCOMING: Saturday, June 17, 5 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Class of 1967 50th Class Reunion. VFW Post No. 6992, 901 Benton Drive N, Sauk Rapids.
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Friends Gaborik Scott and Logan Kealy participate in the Fifth graders William Feuling (from left), Brooklyn Ellingson- Pleasantview Walk for Life. Moreno and Marissa Jennings take a rest in the shade outside of Rice Elementary May 5. PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER
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We will all beneÀt Barb Nelson, Sartell Editor’s note: Barb Nelson is a Sartell resident, who lives within the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District will have a special bond referendum election May 23. Over the past seven years, the district’s enrollment has increased by 1,000 students, and thus they no longer have adequate space to accommodate more students. Increased class sizes are not the answer, as the classrooms are too full now to add more students. Adding more classrooms is also not a solution, since there are no additional classrooms available. Another issue of concern is that security in the schools need to be updated. Unfortunately, this need is the sign of the times. My husband and I are retired and don’t have children in the school system, but we appreciate the value of Àne education. I trust the district is advocating for the best interest of the students in the schools. Many whom are educated locally become citizens in the same community, and in turn will work and advocate for quality educations for their families in the future. It is important that those of us who are retired recognize the signiÀcance of a Àne school system, and vote for the families and children who will beneÀt from this. In the long run, we will all beneÀt. Please be mindful of this when you vote “yes” to both questions for the referendum May 23.
Early last week, the city of Edina became the 18-year-olds would start smoking by the time they Àrst town in Minnesota to raise the legal age to turn 21. Because nearly 95 percent of addicted purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Kudos to adult smokers started smoking by age 21, further restricting access before age 21 will prevent more them for stepping up and leading the way. young people from ever getting hooked. Edina’s new ordinance would raise the The Centers for Disease Control and purchase age for all tobacco related products, Prevention reports that each day, more than 3,200 including cigarettes, chewing tobacco and people younger than 18-years of age smoke their e-cigarettes. Àrst cigarette. Each day, an estimated 2,100 youth Edina’s decision isn’t unchartered. Tobacco 21 is a nationwide initiative to raise the legal age. BY NATASHA BARBER and young adults who have been occasional smokers become daily smokers. Nearly 70 percent More than 200 cities, including Chicago and New of adult cigarette smokers want to stop smoking, York City, have passed similar ordinances; and with more than 40 percent making at least one California and Hawaii actually have statewide bans. Minnesotans for a Smoke Free Generation supports these attempt in the last year. It’s not easy to quit, so let’s make it efforts, and representatives of the group have been petitioning harder to start. I was these statistics. I started smoking in eighth grade with multiple cities and even the state legislature. Following the breaking news May 3, I saw many mixed friends who received their cigarettes from 18-year-old siblings. emotions grace the screens of social media. But what is everyone This April, I celebrated two years of being tobacco free. At 15, I afraid of? This bill is designed to keep tobacco out of the hands never expected I would become a smoker for 17 years. People can make all the excuses they want about letting of our children. It is designed to nip addiction in the bud — or 18-year-olds be adults, but the truth is, this ordinance is about cigarette butt if you rather — before it starts. According to CentraCare’s Crave the Change, widening protecting our children and health of the communities — no the gap between young people and those who can legally buy matter what age. And I for one, wouldn’t wish addiction or tobacco will help remove products from high schools and disease on anybody. Sauk Rapids and the surrounding cities have the opportunity teen social circles. A study suggests that if a Tobacco 21 law is passed in Minnesota, 25 percent fewer 15-year-olds would to pass a similar ordinance. Some councils are in support, but no start smoking by the time they turn 18. Fifteen percent fewer one will pull the pin without the other. What are we waiting for?
Correcting space issues Chris Wiebe, Sauk Rapids Father of three Rice Elementary students and community task force member We have all been in situations where we have felt cramped because we have lacked the space needed to move, think and function. It may have been on a full airplane Áight, a crowded room, a car ride or even in our work environment. This lack of space causes us to feel like we are unable to move, communicate or be productive. The Sauk Rapids–Rice staff and students are in one of these situations. Even without our open enrollment numbers, our elementary schools have run out of usable space. Computer and science labs have been converted into classrooms. Temporary classroom units have been used well beyond their originally intended use. Storage spaces and closets have been converted into staff work rooms. Our schools are full. When we look at our rapidly growing communities, the stress and strain on our district for space is going to continue to grow. The good news is, we as voters in the district have the opportunity to correct this situation. On May 23 a “yes” vote on question one will add much needed space in our district by constructing a new elementary school. In addition, it will provide for additional early childhood space at Hillside and Rice Elementary, and provide safety, security and accessibility updates at all of our district’s buildings. A “yes” vote on the second question will continue to address the space, safety, security and accessibility needs in our district by replacing Pleasantview Elementary in its current location. Please join me May 23 in voting “yes” for our students, our district and our community.
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By now, you may know that adult ballet class because our instructor did not drill the dances classes are available and many people use ballet into us enough while we were there. My tongue for exercise. I joined ballet for the Àrst time two had become a Àre. (James 3:6.) When I wanted to and a half years ago, not only for exercise, but share with you about discipline and practice and because I love the art form. It has been the most you reap what you sow, I came upon James 3:18, difÀcult practice I have ever done. I grew up as “Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by an athlete that practiced volleyball, basketball, those who make peace.” My heart dropped and my and softball year round. Again, ballet is the most eyes became glued to the page. I read the scriptures difÀcult practice I have ever done. above, 16 and 17. As we get ready for our last performance this “For where envy and self-seeking exist, Saturday, I wanted to write to you today about my BY MERCY NYGAARD confusion and every evil thing are there. past nine month ballet journey. I wanted to share But the wisdom that is from above is Àrst Life by Faith with you how difÀcult it was to balance home life, pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full work and ballet practice. Once a week we meet at of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and the studio and receive instruction from our ballet without hypocrisy.” teacher. Our instructor records technique and choreography and Oh how sometimes God’s living word comes to us like a uploads the videos online for us to learn from at home throughout punch to the gut! One I desperately needed and has brought me the week. We have lived in our new home for almost one year to repent and ask for forgiveness. When I humble myself before and we have tried out three different internet providers. We live the Lord, I can clearly reÁect on how my commitments this past in a cyber pocket that does not receive good internet for some year have been extremely loose to give me a cushion for baby reason. Only having spare moments away from baby, work and needs. My family has always been Àrst but I just wasn’t setting house upkeep, made it extremely difÀcult to wait for videos to aside the time to practice as I should have, even in the quiet load and practice from my tiny screen on my phone. Getting sick mornings before anyone had woken up. Our instructor is gifted along with my littles for two weeks, put me out of commission. with vision and creativity, and she equipped us with everything I was going to end my column with explaining to you that we needed to put in the diligence and practice for excellence. at last week’s performance, I felt every bit of insecurity from I was taking the shallow route and making excuses and not reaping what I sowed. Not putting in the discipline and practice guarding my tongue. Most unfortunate, I was leaking it onto made me have lapses where I was unable to remember the others, falling into temptation. choreography, my balance was unstable from losing muscle I am humbled and so thankful that God’s mercies are new while I was sick, and my conÀdence was very, very weak. every morning. Galatians 6:1, “Brothers and sisters, if someone But that’s not all God was showing me. With my insecurities is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore came corrupt thinking, initiating strife, harshness, rebellion, that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be and I was creating anarchy. Yeah, it was bad to say the least. I tempted.” began expressing how frustrated I was for not learning more in
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built so children and families in wheelchairs can Thank you for your continued engagement attend and participate. and interest in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School 3. Playgrounds at every elementary District and upcoming referendum. The district school would be modiÀed so children in appreciates you and is proud to honor the wheelchairs could access the play equipment, community’s recommendations related to such which is currently not the case. things as additional learning space, increased Question 2 security, more accessibility for children and What is the difference between Question 1 families in wheelchairs, and athletic facilities and Question 2? Below are examples of what for youth, school, and community programs (i.e. soccer, lacrosse, band, football, track, etc.). You BY DR. DANIEL BITTMAN the passage of Question 1 versus the passage of Question 2 may mean for the district and the can vote now in the district ofÀce located at the Superintendent’s Corner Pleasantview community. SRRHS during regular business hours, or you can Question 1 must pass in order for Question 2 vote on May 23. Please consider voting early to avoid potential long lines and Ànding places to park on election to be considered. Question 1 - Pleasantview ModiÀcation day. • Classrooms would remain in pod structure. Comprehensive information about the community’s • Required upgrades to roofs, parking lots, heating/ recommendations is available on the district website at http:// www.isd47.org/building-referendum-2017, but here is some cooling, etc., would be completed. • Classrooms would remain unsecured. information related to the most commonly asked questions. • Secure entrance would be constructed. Open Enrollment: • Temporary portables would be removed. 1. The SRR School District needs additional classroom • Playground would be modiÀed to provide accessibility space for SRR residents. 2. Even if enrollment was closed, there would not be for children and families in wheelchairs. • Accessible restroom would be constructed to provide sufÀcient space to meet the projected growth of Sauk Rapids increased accessibility for children and families in wheelchairs. and Rice residents. • Limited multi-purpose space would be added, which is 3. The district has closed enrollment for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year, which has been done consistently for currently not available at this site, but is available at Mississippi Heights. the last seven years. Question 2 - Pleasantview Reconstruction 4. Open enrolled students are and will only be considered • Classrooms would have doors and be more secure than if there is available space and after all resident students have they are currently, and a secure entrance would be built. been placed. • Temporary portables would be removed. For example, if a class size is set at 25 students, and 22 Sauk • $7 - $9 million dollars in required upgrades (i.e. roofs, Rapids and Rice students have registered, three more students can be considered. However, those decisions are not made until parking lots, heating/cooling, etc.) would be avoided and instead these dollars would be used toward reconstruction. summer and after all resident students have been placed. • The school’s energy management systems would 5. Money generated from open enrollment is utilized to lower class sizes and offer classes that are not required by the be replaced, thus no longer making Pleasantview Elementary Department of Minnesota such as, but not limited to culinary, School the most expensive building in the SRR School District to operate. DECA, and certain classes within the arts. • Playground would be modiÀed to provide accessibility Security: 1. Passage of the referendum would provide increased for children and families in wheelchairs. • Accessible restroom would be constructed to provide security at every school. More speciÀcally, secure entrances would be provided so visitors must enter an ofÀce and be increased accessibility for children and families in wheelchairs. • Children would have access to up-to-date and additional cleared to enter before having access to students, hallways and learning spaces similar to children attending Mississippi Heights classrooms. and Rice Elementary. Accessibility: • Increased multi-purpose space would be added for such 1. Passage of the referendum would provide additional accessible restroom facilities at every site for children and things as concerts, parent events, and community meetings. families in wheelchairs. 2. Accessible playing Àelds at the high school would be
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Sauk Rapids Police Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Department activity
2120 – disturbance 500 block 5th Ave N 2202 – assault 1900 block Benton Dr N 1 trafÀc stop; 2 alarms; 2 medical calls; 2 human services reports; 1 assist; 1 pet Monday, April 24 0033 – suspicious 3300 block 10th Ave NE license 0122 – disturbance 800 block 4th St S Thursday, April 27 0300 – suspicious 200 block 18th St N 0559 – accident Hwy 15 1144 – harassment 1200 block 2nd Ave N 0559 – accident 2nd St bridge 1318 – property 1300 block River Ave N 1503 – trespassing 1000 block River Ave N 0608 – accident 2nd St bridge 0610 – accident 2nd St bridge 1524 – trafÀc accident Co Rd 3/Co Rd 57 0617 – accident Benton Dr S/ Hwy 10 2351 – death 1300 block 13th St Cir 5 trafÀc stops; 2 human services reports; 1 0737 – accident Hwy 15 1142 – tow alarm; 2 pet licenses; 2 medical calls 1413 – animal 1700 block Peach Dr NE 1428 – suspicious 1200 block 15th St NE Tuesday, April 25 1102 – welfare check 300 block 13th St N 1503 – welfare check 300 block 3rd Ave S 1711 – trespassing 1000 block River Ave N 1313 – civil 2000 block 4th Ave N 1722 – child Benton Dr N 1555 – harassment 3rd Ave S 1828 – welfare check 800 block 4th Ave N 1559 – suspicious 100 block 15th St Ct 1925 – suicidal person 300 block 2nd Ave 1923 – disturbance 1200 block 15th St NE 1939 – domestic 100 block 15th St Ct S 2013 – disturbance 300 block 13th St N 1955 – domestic 2051 – disturbance 500 block 5th Ave N 2057 – civil 100 block 15th St Ct 2137 – missing person 1700 block Summit 2225 – repo vehicle Ave N 3 trafÀc stops; 3 assists; 1 medical call; 1 2300 – welfare check 100 block 15th St Ct ordinance; 1 pet license 2306 – child 700 block 12th St N 2318 – hit and run 300 block Benton Dr N Wednesday, April 26 2 assists; 1 medical call; 1 ordinance; 1 0856 – disturbance 800 block 9th Ave N 0926 – suicidal person 1800 block Osauka human services report; 1 pet license Rd NE Friday, April 28 1025 – controlled substance 0636 – vehicle 1216 – theft 100 block 17th St Ct 0947 – trespassing 2nd Ave N 1255 – fraud 1200 block 2nd Ave S 1044 – welfare check 700 block 8th St N 1417 – child 300 block 3rd Ave S 1100 – theft 1000 block River Ave S 1424 – accident 1000 block 4th St S 1247 – vehicle 1517 – suspicious 100 block 1st St S 1535 – accident 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 1315 – missing person 1700 block Summit Ave N 1611 – suspicious 7th Ave/7th St N 1359 – child 1000 block 6th Ave N 1649 – property 1454 – fraud Benton Dr N 1943 – theft 6th Ave S 2005 – Àreworks 400 block Broadway Ave 1527 – vehicle 1555 – civil 1200 block 2nd Ave N S 1615 – fraud 1900 block Benton Dr N 2047 – civil 6th Ave S
1711 – civil 11100 174th St SE in Becker 1814 – trafÀc accident Co Rd 1/Co Rd 74 1934 – terroristic threats 1800 block Osauka Rd NE 2035 – escort 2359 - tow 6 trafÀc stops; 6 medical calls; 1 records check; 1 pet license; 3 predatory offender registries Saturday, April 29 0034 – civil 3rd Ave S 0139 – open door 1016 – escort 1018 – trafÀc hazard 100 block Benton Oaks Dr 1131 – harassment 100 block Benton Oaks Dr 1200 – extra patrol 1219 – assault 1700 block Summit Ave N 1246 – dumping 100 block 15th St Ct 1303 – fraud 1200 block 7th Ave N 1400 – driving 1538 – probation violation 800 block Benton Dr N 1845 – domestic 300 block 13th St N 1923 – theft 1000 block River Ave S 1930 – terroristic threats 800 block 7th Ave N 2020 – trafÀc hazard 600 block Twin Ct 2229 – Àreworks 600 block Summit Ave S 2235 – suspicious 1200 block 2nd Ave S 2250 – disturbance 1200 block 2nd Ave N 2259 – arrest 300 block Benton Dr N 2330 – Àreworks – 600 block Summit Ave S 4 trafÀc stops; 2 assists; 3 alarms; 4 medical calls Sunday, April 30 0008 – trafÀc hazard Hwy 15/ Co Rd 1 0039 – drunk 100 block 4th Ave N 0438 – suspicious 1200 block 2nd Ave N 0618 – vehicle 0916 – child 2500 block Ocarnia Dr 1141 – trespassing River Ave N/2nd St N
1806 – unwanted 700 block 12th St N 1824 – welfare check 1100 block Orchid Dr NE 1841 – civil 200 block Benton Dr N 1908 – civil 300 block 10th Ave N 2 trafÀc stops; 1 assist; 1 alarm; 2 medical calls
Rice Police Rice Police Department activity Department activity Monday, April 24 0923 – harassment 1540 – trespassing 1300 block 3rd St SW 3 records checks; 1 background check Tuesday, April 25 1 human services report Wednesday, April 26 1603 – animal 100 block 5th St NE 1 records check; 1 assist Thursday, April 27 0855 – accident Co Rd 2 1048 – property 2001 – child 200 block 6th Ave NW 2124 – vehicle 2 records checks Friday, April 28 2 trafÀc stops; 1 medical call; 1 background check Saturday, April 29 2305 – suspicious 300 block 1st St SW 2320 – suspicious Division St/2nd St SE 2 assists Sunday, April 30 0316 – alcohol violations 200 block Division St S 2 trafÀc stops; 3 assists
HONOR ROLL The following Sauk Rapids-Rice secondary students have achieved a qualifying grade point average for their respective honor rolls. Students must receive a 3.677 GPA or higher to be eligible for the “A” honor roll and a 3.0-3.666 GPA to be eligible for the “B” honor roll. All students must also have earned at least four credits (three or more of which are graded) per trimester and have no grade lower than a “C”.
“A” Honor Roll Grade 6 Ethan Anderson, Kendall Anderson, Maggie Anderson, Allan Arseneau, Caelei Banks, Olivia Bauer, Andrew Bemboom, Owen Berg, Autumn Bestgen, Kaytlin Bittman, Autumn Borgert, Erika Brenny, Maycee Britz, Addison Buchanan, Addison Burling, Robert Carstensen-Boe, Brooklyn Chantry, Ashley Chareunrath, Selah Christiansen, Isabella Christopher, Heidy Deleon Escobar, Gabrielle Dingmann, Daniel Dusing, Morgan Eggert, Fionn Falk, MacKenzie Felchle, Maximus Floren, Aliese Forsting, Maxwell Fortner, Collin Fuchs, Cooper Godwin, Keaton Gohman, Isabelle Haddy, Hannah Halter, Savanna Handeland, Brielle Hanson, Andrew Harren, Alexandra Hill, Ava Hitzler, Kieran Hixon, Drew Holmen, Logan Hurd, Alex Janorschke, Natalie Jansen, Connor Johnson, Lexie Johnson, Isaac Juetten, Brielle Kangas, Kaitlyn Kinman, Kendall Kinney, Ellie Kirt, Jack Klein, Lauren Klein, Chloe Klinefelter,Rylee Klinkhammer, MacCayle Kobluk, Liberty Kosloski, Elizabeth Kothman, Evan Kramer, Christian Kukwa, Benjamin Kulus, Marissa Lemm, Victoria Lo, Max Loesch, Cohen Mathies, Maisy Mitchell, Saige Moliga, Chloe Molitor, Kella Mrozek, Lydia Nash, April Nelson, Diego Nunez, Luke Pakkala, Taiya Partch, Keegan Patterson, Eric Paulsen, Ethan Payonk, Richelle Peacock, Noah Plemel, Brooklyn Pliscott, Taleigha Powell, Ethan Purcell, Ajiah Quach, Justin Reichard, Kody Reinert, Madison Riedeman, Parker Rieland, Carley Roberts, Josiah Rodriquez, Samantha Roering, Grace Roesch, Kira Rogers, Lillian Rogholt, Trista Rosa, Mason Rudolph, Molly Schraut, Devin Schroeder, Amber Schueller, Cade Smallbrock, Jasmine Spears, Jadeyn Stover, Chloe Sunder, Jack Theis, Nolan Thell, Izak Tupa, Parker Weirens, Carley Weisenbeck, Tyler Woitalla, Riley Zapf Grade 7 Cole Ackerman, Alexis Arrneholz, Rayna Barry, Jordan Behn, Addison Bemboom, Nathan Bergren, Zachary Brandenburg, Mary Bromenschenkel, Ian Cairns, Isabelle Cairns, Macy Castilleja, Gloria Christianson, Sarah Christianson, Jack Christoferson, Kamryn Corrigan, Hailee Cullen, Evan Daniels, Kelly Decker, Logan DeMaris, Dane Dingmann, Caleb Euteneuer, Maggie Fernholz, Morgan Fiereck, Ivy Foster, Gabriel Gertken, Jordan Getlinger, Catherine Gilbertson, Kylie Griffey, Ella Gunderson, Ryan Hallonquist, Alexander Harren, Jazmynn Henrikson, Chloe Hickman, Claire Idzerda, Noah Jensen, Connor Johnson, Reid Johnson, Ruth Justin, Brynn Karasch, Andrew Kath, Zachary Kosloske, Rachel Kremers, Amellia Kuhn, Julia Lawrence, Christian Lee, Nicholas Lindquist, Carter Loesch, Noah MacDonald, Logan Magaurn, Andrew Markfelder, Aneleise Martinson, Dominc Mathies, Eric Maurus, Madeline Mayer, Josie Mayers, Corina Miller, Tiffany Miller-Schroden, Elijah Moilanen, Audrey Morehouse, Ariana Nemeth, Bryant Neumann, Rachel Nowacki, Jack O’Brien, Hayley Olson, Peyton Olson, Esther Parks, Bryce Paulson, Darci Peterson, Madeline Poole, Noah Rosenberger, Sophia Rothstein, Pearson Schroeder, Taylor Sidla, Riley Stover, Morgan Strandberg, Mason Tasto, Emily Taylor, Audrey Tindal, Olivia Tykwinski, Kayla Wahlin, Jayce Walrath, Ellie Walz, Mason Welch, Macy Welk, Annie Mae Westergren, Tamara Woods, Kiah Zaske, Carter Zuhlsdorf Grade 8 Allie Ackerman, Nicole Agre, Michael Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Jared Bentrud, Drew Burling, Alexxis Carlson, Allyson Carstensen-Boe, Julia Caster, Nicholas Chantry, Samantha Clark, Jack Curtis, Haley Davis, Carter Eckblad, Justus Floren, Gage Foster, Alexandra Freihammer, Adyson Froiland, Ethan Galler, Sarah Gama, Natalie Gerads, Lily Groover, Keanna Guggisberg, Noah Hackett, Ashley HarrisHoudek, Dakota Hoeschen, Emma J. Johnson, Margaret Julius, Ava JuntunenNovak, Rebekah Kimman, Kobe Knettel, Grayson Kobluk, Ashley Konietzko, Bradley Kothman, Ali Kremer, Matthew Krepp, Lillian Kuhn, Kaylee Kulus, Maya Line, Gavin Martin, Ryan Moilanen, Maria Nathe, Madeline Neussendorfer, Musab Nuh, Talina Nunez, Zoey Oehmen, Jenalyn Ostendorf, Veronica Peacock, Izabella Peplinski, Brooke Petermeier, Bailey Reiter, Ethan Retzer, Steven Ritten, Natasha Rushmeyer, Morgan Schreifels, Denise Schultz, Brynn Seaman, Emma Shore, Cecilia Skog, Jordan Smith, Jayden Steinemann, Allison Stiegel, Zoe Stier, Abigail Tangen, Isaac Theis, Ahmiaya Turner, Alyssa Waytashek, Shelby Witucki, Ashley Woitalla, Madeline Ziegler Grade 9 Leilani M. Anderson, Reagan M. Atchley, Mickenzie L. Babb, Bailey R. Bauer, Lily R. Benoit, Madeline M. Bittman, Alyssa M. Blais, Tiegan A. Blum, Madysen L. Boettcher, Emily R. Brenny, Lucas P. Brewers, Emma C. Brown, Ryan T. Burgardt, Maren L. Buss, Tara E. Butkowski, Nicole M. Christiansen, Kyle J. Conway, Duke Naethan L. DeCastro, Taylor M. Delong, Derek J. Durant, Ellise K. Fedor, Brianna M. Forrester, Katelyn M. Fouquette, Ethan H. Frana, Ashlyn G. Frey, Gavin J. Fuchs, Madeline A. Fuls, Benjamin S. Gilbertson, Emry L. Godwin, Sarah E. Goebel, Emma M. Hanson, Maia J. Hasbrouck, Mallory J. Heder, Grant W. Hiltner, Morgan R. Hoffman, Amanda K. Hommerding, Ashley A. Hommerding, Jimmie L. Hua, Sierra L. Hubbard Holtz, Emma X. Johnsen, Avery D. Johnson, Brady R. Johnson, Elizabeth M. Julius, Carter J. Kieke, Sophia K. Klinefelter, Jeremiah J. Kolle, Brayden W. Kotcho, Joshua B. Krebs, Tai H. Lam, Isabelle A. Langer, Hanna M. Lauderbaugh, Kaitlyn M. Lewis, Andrew L. Lochen, Kylee L. Loidolt, Anna R. Lucas, Olivia N. Macdonald, Hillarie K. Markfort, Anneka M. Meinke, Leah D. Mohs, Abigail M. Neisen, Brooke M. Nelson, Erin M. Nelson, Rachel J. Nierengarten, Alexandra Q. O’Brien, Chinwekene G. Ogbonna, Anna K. Orth, Alese G. Paulson, Morgan V. Paulson, Shayna N. Payonk, Dalicia S. Philavanh, Abigail R. Posch, Nikita R. Presler, Ella R. Reding, Shaina A. Rosa, Charles M. Rucks, Tanner A. Schindele, Nicholas G. Schlichting, Joshua S. Schloe, Alexis M. Schulz, Katlyn M. Schulz, Landry C. Seaman, Tyler J. St. Onge, Noah M. Steffes, Chloe R. Stockinger, Tyler B. Summers, Alyssa L. Tasto, Jade E. Thell, Chloe D. Thomas, Kathryn L. Thompson, Morgan L. Thompson, Nathan P. Valek, Renae A. Vanderhagen, Hannah S. Vanderveer, Trace C. Wagner, Megan E. Wahlin, Anna M. Walz, Elie V. Weinert, Cora A. Weirens, Madilynn R. Westberg, Kristina M. Woischke, Savanna M. Youngren, Ryan T. Zaske, Holynne K. Zeilenga and Elizabeth A. Zuurbier,
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Grade 10 Jacob A. Ackerman, Luo P. Balo, Carson M. Barry, Austin J. Bemboom, Michael T. Brambrink, Nevaeh L. Braucks, Jenna L. Bukowski, Braden J. Burggraff, Olivia S. Chareunrath, Cassandra A. Cotten, Rachel J. Cox, Caidan D. Curtis, Taryn J. Czech, Jared E. Daniels, Noelle N. Daniels, Abbey J. Duray, Madeline S. Ebnet, Amber R. Eisenschenk, Katherine M. Erickson, Natalie M. Falconer, Cole M. Fuecker, Emily L. Gertken, Jack M. Grabinski, Victoria R. Gratke, Cooper L. Grau-Firkus, Logan M. Hackett, Kjerstin S. Haeny, Isabel J. Henry, Briana N. Herzog, Riley A. Holmes, Aisha A. Isaac, Brooke E. Jacobson, Mollie R. Joseph, Hailey F. Judovsky, Emily I. Kath, Annabel K. Kelly, Jacob C. Knapek, Maria R. Kost, Sydney R. Kremer, Cullen J. Krueger, Jacob T. Kruger, Kole E. Kutzera, Elayne S. Lampe, Ellie R. Leblanc, Reid S. Lunser, Jack E. Luukkonen, Claire E. Maurus, Makayla A. Mayers, Staci J. Meyer, Grace K. Middendorf, Cade R. Milton-Baumgardner, Kayla S. Nachbar, Soleil M. Newland, Sydney A. Nguyen, Olivia L. Osterman, Camden V. Patterson, Ashley M. Philippi, Mesa V. Potts, Kaeleigh R. Rainer, Lillie A. Rau, Cole S. Ritten, Renae M. Robarge, Bailey A. Roscoe, Tyler D. Schave, Trystan H. Scheerle, Maureen A. Schimnich, Jacob E. Schloe, Gabrielle C. Schmit, Kaitlin M. Schmitt, Danielle N. Schultz, Julia S. Severson, Porter A. Siltman, Preston J. Silver, Ivan O. Smekofske, Logan D. Stockinger, Gabriel D. Subramaniam, Ryan J. Sweeney, Abigail M. Trelfa, Amanda G. Voigt, Jenna L. Wagner, Daniel M. Warzecka, Jacob S. Weber, Magdalena T. Weber, Spencer T. Weber, Morgan M. Weinand, Morgan K. Weisen, Tristan L. Welch, Mckenna R. Welk, Katherine G. Woeste, Whitney A. Woidyla-Wood, Nathan J. Wollak and Mikayla A. Zaske, Grade 11 Sawyer J. Amo, Zachary T. Athmann, Jordan G. Baron, Bailey A. Becker, Ella R. Benoit, Benjamin D. Brinkman, Amie N. Britz, Logan L. Chantry, Katherine E. Dusek, Mason T. Eisenschenk, Deniz Engin, Maria E. Frerich, Lily C. Fuchs, Grace M. Gama, Jerika R. Gohman, Marie L. Heinen, Sydney J. Hennes, Jonathan L. Hua, Zachary D. Jacobson, Catherine A. Julius, Ryan L. Kawlewski, Bethlehem M. Kobluk, Connor S. Kockler, Rachel N. Koenig, Angela S. Konz, Kirsten M. Koskinen, Olivia R. Krepp, Rachel E. Leen, Emma J. Mader, Kayleen A. Martins, Anthony W. Massman, Brindelyn J. Mastey, Sara R. Mastey, Madison N. Mcguire, Nicole M. Mohs, Jaden M. Newbanks, Jorden W. Newbanks, Chassidy A. Oberg, Sara Oestenheden, Kade R. Patterson, Jordan D. Preble, Haley D. Prow, Brianna R. Rathbun, Haley J. Reed, Alexis R. Roberts, Shawn P. Schoen Jr., Alexander J. Surma, Abigail M. Swanson, Lydia M. Symanietz, Rachel M. Taszarek, Alex J. Torvik, Abigail M. Walsh, Jessica M. Weber, Brett M. Williams, Katelyn R. Woitalla and Jacqueline Yanez-Nunez Grade 12 Briana J. Ackerman, Josie M. Amo, Savahana L. Amundson, Tristyn N. Anderson, Ethan G. Baker, Megan R. Bemboom, Lindsey R. Benoit, Elle M. Christoferson, Ilaria Clazer, Connor M. Dahlgren, Madison A. Davis, Benjamin D. Demars, Tiffany C. Dickerson, Emma S. Ditlevson, Ella F. Douvier, Justin D. Glen, Alexandra M. Goebel, Kali R. Gummert, Tanner M. Hackett, Gunnar J. Haffner, Ally R. Hallonquist, Sydney P. Hannahs, Bjorn A. Hanson, Anna M. Hasbrouck, Usama S. Hassan, Anna S. Iburg, Evalynn P. Johnson, Imogen A. Joseph, Kailey M. Karls, Michaela J. Keller, Benjamin A. Korman, Ashlyn D. Kotcho, Sarah Q. Kvas, Alyssa J. Luukkonen, Claire E. Maetzold, Mckenzie L. Marlin, Grant T. Marolf, Megan J. Mohr, Thomas J. Muir, Matthew J. Murphy, Lydia R. Nemeth, Jennifer L. Nguyen, Madison S. Peterson, Jeremy A. PÁipsen, Kristen M. Ploeger, Samantha V. Potts, Hunter J. Rajkowski, Delvan R. Rinde, Jacob M. Schoenberg, Colton M. Schultz, Logan M. Siemers, Samantha A. Skinner, Tyler D. Speicher, Allison R. Stedje, Colin M. Stellmach, Thomas A. Stiegel, Alec L. Strandberg, Paige E. Sunstrom, Duncan M. Thomas, Jocelyn J. Thorson, Brooke M. Torvik, Nnediri O. Ugochukwu, Luke S. Vannurden, Allyson N. Walz, Hannah L. Weber, Tiffany A. Welty, Abigail M. Winzenburg, Stephanie L. Wright, Skylar E. Zeilenga and Anna T. Zeleny,
“B” Honor Roll Grade 6 Hope Abraham, Alison Andruschak, Brian Ayer, Ashah Baker, Andrew Bates, Bailey Behrendt, Tanner Bemboom, Travis Biery, Kylee Bull, Madelyn ButterÀeld, Christopher Carter, Emma Chapman, Lillyana Chouinard, Sean Christopherson, Haley Connelly, Emily Coss, Kendal Craft, Zoe Culbertson, Alex Diederich, Christian Ditto, Ethan Euteneuer, Sophia Foshaug, Sakiya Fredrickson, Javaughna Funk, Kailani Gates, Eva Griffey, Kavan Gullette, Mason Haskamp, Ava Haux, Camille Henry, Ava Hollen, Emmilie Janski, Grabriella Jaskolka, Emma R. Johnson, Paytin Johnson, Rayna Jones, Evan Kardell, Adrianna Koepke, Logan Koland, Paige Koopmeiners, Morgan Kreuser, Mia Lambrecht, Ava Langerman, Chayce Larocque, Madison Lavery, Emma Lindberg, Michael Maqueda, Devin Martin, Nathan Martin, Paul Martinson, Matthew McGowan, Tayshia Miller, Marissa Mohs, D’Michael Newell, Abigail Nordgren, Joseph Olson, Aisha Omar, Jace Orton, Arika Packard, Dajah Petrose, Joy Prow, Brayden Quistorff, Vanshawna Richmond, Mia Rogholt, Brea Roth, Anna Rushmeyer, Dehlina Sam, Carissa Sander, Julia Satre, Sadie Schoenherr, Madison Scott, Katelynn Sevre, Riley Shikonya, Allie Siemers, Jeff Solarz, Suzanne Sorensen, Cole Sowada, Starlyn Spoden, Lily Stafki, Mason Stuckey, Kelsey Sundquist, Joshua Tapio, Emily Thomas, Simon Thompson, Madison Vienna, Benjamin Villagra, Cooper Walder, Brenna Weinand, Jacob Weller, Leah Wheeles, Mikal Woidyla-Wood Grade 7 Lucy Ahles, Logan Anderson, Owen Arndt, Hailey Arnold, Brianna Barton, Aubrey Bemboom, Lilli Berger, Abigail Bollmeyer, Alexander Bradley, Dylan Braucks, Tori Buersken-Theisen, Kayson Carter, Emma Chareunrath, Cayden Christensen, Caden Collins, Graham Doherty, Andrew Dusek, Mersadie Fields, Valeria Flores Bonilla, Arlyn Flores-Lopez, Angela Fritz, Austin Fuller, Trinity Gill, Alexandra Gratke, Meara Hardt, Gabriel Helgeson, Danielle Hoeschen, Gavin Hoeschen, Ashlyn Hoihjelle, Brayden Johnson, Isaak Johnson, Johnathon Johnson, Isabella Kohout, Naomi Kolle, Eagen Kotzer, Jaidev Lachmansingh, Andrew Lauderbaugh, Katie Lemke, Allison Lewis, Bertice Lundorff, Madison Maanum, Preston Marotte, Alyssa Meyer, Daylan Mick, Josie Miller, Ethan Mohs, Mason Molitor, Mackenna Moon, Aidan Morehouse, Ethan Moriak, Franklin Morris, Chloe Morrow, Kevin Morstenson, Ashton Murphy, McKinsey Newbanks, Duyen Nguyen, Megan Nierengarten, Ebubechukwu Ogbonna, Donovan Olson, Ahmed Omar, Cole Paulson, Shaylee Peacock, Kennedy Pederson, Jacob Peters, Katlyn Philabaum, Julia Propson, Lindsay Rau, Chloe Reiter, Hailey Remus, Brady Roach, Simon Rosenberg, Paul Rothanburg, Michaela Sawicki, Autumn Schwieters, Kathryn
Stiegel, Natalie Stiegel, Kinzy Stiller, Dylan Stueve, Bricelyn Sweeter, Jack Taszarek, Paige Theis, Bailee Thompson, Bailey Thompson, Gavin Vanderveer, Chelsey Vogel, Madison Weber, Will White, Nolan Widman, Lars Wilson, Lydia Zabinski, Brooklyn Zylla Grade 8 Colin Baron, Jakub Blum, Grace Burski, Nicholas Christopherson, Destiny Diederich, Jaide Dvorak, Logan Eck, Alexis Farber, Ava Foshaug, Colton Gummert, Anja Hanson, Jackson Hebler, Taylor Helget, Connor Hemker, Tucker Hendrickson, Braeden Holt, Chloe Janski, Austin Jansky, Alysa Keller, Arella Knettel, Ella Kockler, Adan Lachmansingh, Emily Landwehr, Alexis Leen, Landon Lunser, Evan Mader, Onnolee March-Giefer, Libertey Mayse, Alexis Mesenbrink, Rock Moliga, Jenifer Morales Mendez, Andrew Nagel, Ella Nelson, Brittany Nieters, McKenzie Olson, Ethan Opsahl, Madison Ostman, Callie Pakkala, Mara Pesta-Carlson, Bradyn Petrek, Kaelin Rainer, Kaety Rainer, Aaron Reichard, Madelyn Richards, Alexis Riendeau, Eli Rudnick, Riley Saukkola, Anna Schave, Justin Scheeler, Hunter Scherbing, Emily Schloe, Makenzi Schmitz, Jayse Schreifels, Emily Schreindl, Carlissa Schultz, Isabella Severson, Miaya Simon, Kylee Sprifke, David Stamm, Chloe Stommes, Mariah Then, Claire Updike, Riley Verly, Conner Vogt, Jack W. 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Boys lacrosse
Clafton scores Àrst goal in win BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Jacob Clafton, a defensive pole for the Storm’n Sabres boys lacrosse team, had an unforgettable night May 2 against Buffalo. Clafton scored his Àrst goal as a defender during the game, something the coaches believe is a highlight. “That’s quite a feat to do what he did,” said assistant coach Jeff Rutten. “He went from one end of the Àeld to the other, maintained control of the ball and got through a couple opposition players, and then scored a goal on top of that. It was pretty incredible.” The team defeated Buffalo 12-9. SSRR also played Rogers May 5, losing 14-3. The Storm’n Sabres continue their season May 11 against Rocori and May 12 against Delano. Rogers 14, SSRR 3 Bryant Hanna, Michael Ramseth and Kaleb Myhrwold were the scorers during the May 5 game against Rogers.
Hanna also assisted Ramseth on scoring his goal. Trevor Dummer and Cole Nelson each added an assist during the game. Noah Swenson tended for the Storm’n Sabres, saving 18 of the 32 shots attempted against him. SSRR 12, Buffalo 9 Clafton’s goal was, by far, the highlight of the night for the Storm’n Sabres during the May 2 game against Buffalo. However, many members of the team found success in scoring, assisting and tending. Thomas Magarian was the top scorer for the team, getting the ball into the net Àve times. He also had two assists during the game. Hanna added three goals and two assists for the Storm’n Sabres. GrifÀn Trondson put in two goals and had one assist. Clafton and Dummer each had one goal. Nevin Friesz, Swenson and Jonathon Bates each had an assist, while Nelson had two. Swenson tended for the Storm’n Sabres, saving 28 of the 37 attempted shots.
Clay target
Clay target starts season in ninth BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm clay target team is in ninth place in Class 6A after their Àrst week of competition. The team scored 4,216 points during their second week.
Boys golf
Hoops scores under 90
SPORTS
Storm’n Sabres strong at net BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm’n Sabres girls lacrosse team had an active presence at the net during their three games this week, scoring 16 goals total. Despite their success, Buffalo came out ahead 11-7 on May 2, Becker won 9-7 May 4 and Orono won 10-2 May 8. The girls take on Rocori and Delano this week to continue their season. Orono 10, SSRR 2 The May 8 game ended 20 minutes earlier than planned May 8, but the team had enough play time to score two goals against Orono – one from Bre Hess and one from Avery Mumm. Sarah Schad tended for the Storm’n Sabres, saving Àve shots.
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Bre Hess keeps an eye on opponents and teammates as she runs downÀeld toward the opposing net May 2 against Buffalo. The team lost 11-7.
Get out of the way! Sometimes, I struggle to think of things to write about in my column, coming up with something at the last minute. I pick my stats apart to Ànd something great that happened, but usually come up empty handed until a few hours before deadline. Other times, the ideas just fall into my lap. On April 28, I was at a Storm baseball game in Monticello, standing near the dugout with my camera, ready to catch the action when coach Thayer walked over to me. “Just be careful standing around here. Some of our batters tend to hit foul balls in this direction and you have to be ready to get out of the way.” I laughed to myself and
44th. Tyler Coleman placed 53rd with 94 points. Sean Davidson scored 96, placing The Storm’n Eagles 58th. Jake Fujan followed boys golf team competed in right behind in 59th place, Brainerd last week. scoring 97. Jack Randolph The team headed to scored 103, placing 62nd. Brainerd May 4 for their pre- Chase Christensen placed section competition, where 64th with a score of 109. BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER they placed 11th. Noah Steffes took 66th with The team brought a 111 points, while teammate full roster to the presection Bryce Warner followed right The Storm’n Eagles boys competition May 4 at Preserve after, in 67th place with 119 tennis team had a rough week Golf Course in Brainerd, pounts. Nick Stevens and against three competitive where they placed 11th. Zach Lewis both scored 122, teams. Chase Hoops led the team tying for 68th. The boys hit against with a score of 89, placing Alexandria May 2, losing 7-0. The team had the same result May 4 against St. Cloud Tech and May 5 against Sartell. The team takes on Fergus THE Falls May 11 and Brainerd The ultimate all-included offer. May 12 to continue their Switch to DIRECTV and lock in your TV price at $50/month season. for 2 years when you have AT&T Wireless! Sartell 7, SCSRR 0 Ask me how to Bundle and save. CALL TODAY! The Storm’n Eagles IV SUPPORT HOLDINGS LLC struggled for both an individual and a team win May 5. Nick Richert went 0-6, 0-6 in No. 1 singles. In No. 2 singles, Gage Donovan scored 0-6, 4-6. Jacob Watchler went BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
Becker 9, SSRR 7 The team went on the road to Becker May 4, coming home with a close 9-7 loss. Hess had the greatest success for the team at the net, scoring three goals. Lydia Johnson added two. Taylor Scherer and Maggie Kulus each put in one. Schad was in goal for the Storm’n Sabres, saving 11 shots against her. Buffalo 11, SSRR 7 The Storm’n Sabres had a lot of early success, putting in goals in the Àrst minutes of the game. However, they lost 11-7. Hess scored four of the team’s seven goals. Maddie Molner, Kat Gent and Kate Bunde each added one point to the score. Schad tended for the Storm’n Sabres, saving eight shots.
instantly knew needed to take the that’s what I pictures before should write swiftly moving my next column backwards out of about. Thank you, the way. Thayer! In my very I told him I few times of wasn’t afraid of taking basketball the ball. photos, I’ve BY ANNA SALDANA T h a t nearly been hit fearlessness, if with the ball as I you will, comes stand near the net from my previous encounters to get a good shot. with balls and players alike. I also can’t count the This fall, I nearly got times I’ve had to duck while trampled by a football player, standing on top of the baseball our own Braden Tretter, dugout because a foul ball is because he was making a run Áying right at me. out of bounds. But that’s the Every single time, I laugh thrill of it, and I got a pretty and cross my Àngers that my good picture out of the deal. reÁexes continue to be quick Despite almost getting ran enough to dodge the balls and over, I knew what timeframe I the players.
Even with all of that, I continue to push my limits. I get right up to the edge of the football Àeld until the refs tell me to step back. I ease my way towards home plate when I’m inside the fence during a baseball game. I get as close as the sidelines will allow for soccer and lacrosse games. I don’t plan on changing my photo-capturing habits, unless something happens and I do actually get hit. But I am planning on avoiding that. Until the next baseball or lacrosse game, or the next track event, I will be stepping as close to the Àeld as I can, hanging out on the sidelines.
Tennis
Tennis team falls 7-0 in three matches
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1-6, 1-6 in No. 3 singles. Tyler Tran lost 0-6, 1-6 in No. 4 singles. AJ and Zack Stang fell 0-6, 1-6 in their No. 1 doubles matchup. Madison Tran and Ben Mehr lost 2-6, 0-6 in No. 2 doubles. In No. 3 doubles, Cooper Grau-Firkus and Braeden Leeb lost 0-6, 1-6. Kody Duffy and Duke DeCastro lost 0-6, 0-6 in an extra doubles matchup. St. Cloud Tech 7, SCSRR 0 The boys lost to St. Cloud Tech 7-0 in their May 4 competition. All four singles matchups – Richert in No. 1, Donovan in No. 2, Watchler in No. 3
and Grau-Firkus in No. 4 – lost their matches 0-6, 0-6. However, Donovan, Watchler and Grau-Firkus found success in second round matchups. Donovan won 8-1, Watchler 8-4 and Grau-Firkus 8-3. Michael Neubauer also played a second-round matchup, but lost 5-8. In doubles competition, many of the matchups went 0-6, 0-6, including Neubauer and Mehr in No. 1, M. Tran and Leeb in No. 3 and DeCastro and Duffy in an extras competition. In No. 2 doubles, the Stang brothers lost 1-6, 1-6. DeCastro and Duffy played a second round
matchup, where they won 8-7. Alexandria 7, SCSRR 0 While no one scored any team points, many of the individual matchups had a score on the board. In No. 1 singles, Richert lost 2-6, 3-6. Donovan lost 1-6, 3-6 in No. 2 singles. Watchler scored 0-6, 2-6 in No. 3 singles. Grau-Firkus lost 0-6, 1-6 in No. 4 singles. In No. 1 doubles, Mehr and Neubauer lost 0-6, 0-6, as did Leeb and M. Tran in No. 3 doubles and DeCastro and Duffy in an extra doubles competition. The Stang brothers lost 0-6, 2-6 in No. 2 doubles.
Sluggers struggle in close games BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice baseball team has had a mixed week of play. The team faced Brainerd in a doubleheader May 2, winning the Àrst game 5-1, but losing the second 6-5. The Storm hosted Big Lake May 5, losing 10-9. The team also played the postponed second game against Rocori May 8, which was rescheduled from April 25. The Storm lost that game 8-0. The team takes on Fergus Falls May 9, St. Cloud Apollo May 11 and Sartell May 12 to continue their season. Rocori 8, SRR 0 The Storm struggled in their rescheduled game against Rocori. The Storm only connected for Àve hits in the game, two of which were from Cole Fuecker. They had six errors. The Spartans made eight runs on seven hits and had no errors. Noah Klinefelter started on the mound for the Storm, pitching six full innings. R 0-0-0-1-1-1-5 SRR 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Massman – 1 H, 0.2 IP (30 #P, .367 S%, 1 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB); Hanson – 1 BB; Fuecker – 2 H, 0.1 IP (9 #P, .778 S%, 1 H, 1 R); Posch – 1 H; Lazer – 1 H; Klinefelter – 6 IP (90 #P, .633 S%, 5 H, 3 R, 5 K, 3 BB)
Big Lake 10, SRR 9 The Storm started off on a high note against Big Lake May 5, scoring six of their nine runs in four innings. However, the team’s defensive front fell in the top of the sixth. That resultedg in seven runs for Big Lake. The Storm trailed the remainder of the game. The Storm had eight hits and four errors while the Hornets had 13 hits and two errors. BL 0-1-0-0-0-7-2 SRR 3-0-1-2-0-1-2
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Bjorn Hanson connects with a pitch, driving it into the outÀeld for a hit. Bengston – 1 R, 1 BB; Hanson – 3 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 2 BB; 0.1 IP (2 #P, 1.000 S%); Fuecker – 2 R, 3 H, 2 RBI; Siemers – 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB; Posch – 1 R, 2 BB; Lazer – 2 H, 4 RBI, 0.0 IP (30 #P, .500 S%, 4 H, 6 R, 2 BB); Patterson – 1 BB; Burton – 1 R, 1 H, 1 BB; Hemker – 5.2 IP (70 #P, .586 S%, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 K, 1 BB); Kranz – 1.0 IP (20 #P, .600 S%, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB)
Brainerd 6, SRR 5 SRR had a tough time throughout the Àrst Àve innings of the second game against Brainerd May 2. They allowed Àve Warrior runs, but did not Ànd any of their own. The Storm made their comeback in the sixth inning, bringing in four runs from Cordell Lazer, Ethan Bengston, Bjorn Hanson and Fuecker. SRR had 11 hits and two errors; Brainerd had 10 hits and one error. B 0-0-2-0-3-0-1 SRR 0-0-0-0-0-4-1 Bengston – 1 R, 1 BB; Hanson – 1 R, 1 H; Fuecker – 1 R, 2 H, 2 RBI; Siemers – 3 H; Posch – 1 RBI, 1 BB; Lazer – 1 R, 1 BB, 2.0 IP (40
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Storm SB team has terrific weekend BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice softball team did a lot playing and winning last weekend Saluting great accomplishments when they played four games on Friday and Saturday. in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School The Storm won two of three games in their home tournament on Saturday and the night before they won a Parents’ names: Erik and thriller over St. Cloud Apollo. Denise Hanson “The last four games are our best, most consistent Grade: 12th games. The bottom of the lineup is doing more Accomplishment: Captain of offensively. They’ve been the baseball team. doing a great job defensively, but now they’ve been settling What is your favorite part in at the plate,” said coach about baseball? My favorite Ken Karna. part about baseball is spending SRR Ànished their busy time with the team. We like to two days with a 6-0 win over take batting practice at night Watertown-Mayer. The Storm with the lights on and play jumped ahead 2-0 in the Àrst music. We get along really well and just have a great time inning when Chloe Stockinger together. and Brooke Torvik scored on RBI singles from Morgan What is the best game you’ve ever been a part of? The Maselter and Sydney Plemel. best game I’ve been a part of was last year in the high school The Storm added another run league playoffs when we played Tech in the semiÀnals. They in the fourth inning and went had beat us both times in the regular season, and we played ahead 6-0 in the Àfth inning one of our best games of the year. We won 6-1 to advance to when Sam Patton hit a threethe championship. run homer. Watertown-Mayer would What are some other activities you are involved in within only muster three hits against school? I am involved in Minnesota Honor Society, Tanner’s Patton in the game. Patton Team, and Green Team. struck out nine in the win. “We played well this What has been your most rewarding high school class to whole weekend,” Karna said. date? My most rewarding class has easily been calculus with Offensively, SRR was led Mr. Kruger. by Torvik. She reached base four times, twice by hit and What do you look forward to most during the remainder the other times by a walk and of your senior year? I look forward to continuing the hit batsman. Morgan Maseter baseball season with my teammates and getting ready to and Patton also had two hits make a strong playoff push. for the Storm. Team leaders: Torvik What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best 2-2, BB, HBP, 2-R; Maselter advice I’ve ever received was no one cares if you’re tired, 2-3, R, RBI; Patton 2-4, 2-R, they still expect you to show up with a positive attitude and HR, 3-RBI; perform well. Thief River Falls 4, SRR 3 The Storms lone blemish What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy on Saturday came at the hanging out with friends, playing basketball and ping pong, hands of Thief River Falls and lifting weights. in the middle game of the tournament for both teams. What are your future plans? I am attending Augustana SRR trailed 4-0 heading University in Sioux Falls next year and plan on studying into the seventh inning when physics engineering, while continuing my baseball career. they put a serious scare into the Prowlers. They scored Leading the Storm is Sponsored by: three runs and had the tying run on Àrst base when TRF was able to escape with the win. Ella Douvier had two hits and Abby Swanson drove in two runs for the Storm in the loss. Brinny Mastey allowed four runs and seven hits, while striking out one batter 14873 113th St., Little Falls, MN 56345 for SRR. Team leaders: Stockinger SALES: (877) 280-4374 0-2, 2-BB; Douvier 2-3, R; SERVICE: (855) 394-3181 Swanson 1-3, 2-RBI. RBI; www.brandlmotors.com SRR 7, St. Cloud Apollo 0 The Storm busted loose
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with six runs in the third inning and coasted past the Eagles in a Central Lakes Conference matchup and the Àrst-round game of the the Sauk Rapids-Rice softball tournament May 6 in Sauk Rapids. Stockinger, Maselter, Douvier, Patton, Anna Iburg, Haley Reed all scored runs in the third inning. The runs were more than enough for Patton who yielded just Àve Apollo hits. She struck out seven. Offensively, Maselter, Torvik and Stockinger each had two hits for SRR. Team leaders: Stockinger 2-3, 2-R, 2B; Torvik 2-4; Maselter 2-4, 2-2B; Douvier 1-4, R; Iburg 1-3, 2B, RBI, R. Reed 1-3, 2B, BB, RBI. SRR 4, St. Cloud Apollo 3 Sam Patton had an RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Storm rally past the Eagles Friday night in Sauk Rapids. SRR trailed 3-0 heading into the Àfth inning when they scored one run. They tied the game in the sixth and the game remained tied until Pattons clutch hit. “I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to hit the ball as bad as I wanted to hit it at that last at bat,” Patton said. “I found that last pitch and knew I wanted to crush it. That was probably the best feeling hit I’ve had all year.” Apollo had a serious
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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm track and Àeld team hosted 11 other teams for the Central Minnesota Mega Meet May 6. The girls team Ànished in third place with 81.5 points, while the boys Ànished eighth with 44 points. The boys 4x800 meter relay team – Logan Leavey, Chainagubo Balo, Alex Torvik and Landry Seaman – took Àrst in the event. Anna Hasbrouck also had a successful meet, placing second in both the 100 and 300 meter hurdles races. Paige Sunstrom placed Àrst in the 3200 meter run and third in the 1600 meter run. SRR had a number of other top Àve Ànishes throughout the meet. The Storm will continue their season at the True Team meet in Brainerd May 9. Girls results: 4x800 relay: 3rd 10:42.44. 100 hurdles: 2nd A. Hasbrouck 17.04; 6th Mikayla Zaske 17.93; 13th Michaela Wolfe 18.93. 100 dash: 11th Matraca Conarro 13.94; 28th Maia Hasbrouck 14.80; 30th Bailey Roscoe 15.28. 4x200 relay: 7th 1:54.51. 1600 run: 3rd Sunstrom 5:30.13; 9th Kayleen Martins 5:47.81. 4x100 relay: 6th 54.51. 400 dash: 4th Nyla Millard 1:03.50; 18th Roscoe 1:10.39; 19th Renae van der Hagen 1:10.70. 300 hurdles: 2nd A. Hasbrouck 51.53; 5th Zaske 52.55. 800 run: 7th Julia Severson 2:34.84; 14th Jocelyn Thorson 2:42.39; 17th Tessa Fernholz 2:48.82. 200 dash: 24th Anna Scapanski 29.86; 26th Brooke Nelson 30.31; 29th Roscoe
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As our society becomes inundated with technology it is becoming easier and easier to be inactive. We must be conscientious of our lifestyle as it can quickly become unhealthy and lead to increased risk of illnesses such as heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 600,000 individuals die of heart disease annually in the United States alone. That means one out of every four deaths is caused by heart disease. There are a number of risk factors to heart disease. Many of them are things you can control such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, tobacco use, obesity and excessive use of alcohol. Family history of heart disease, while it cannot be changed, can inform your risk and your behaviors. Regular exercise, eating healthy and balanced diets, not using tobacco products and reducing excess drinking all make a difference. Easy, right? Wrong! We know that it is hard to change behavior. So, while persons work at changing their behaviors, we in public health are working with our community partners to help you. We call it working to make the healthy choice the easy choice. By working together with you and with our partners, we can make a bigger difference. So, what can you do? • Lower your blood pressure by taking medication and making changes to your lifestyle. • Change your diet. Decrease saturated fats and sodium intake. Increase fruits and vegetables and foods high in Àber. • Become more physically active. Adults should exercise for two hours and 30 minutes every week at a moderate-intensity level. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Decrease alcohol intake. • Avoid the use of tobacco products. • If you have diabetes work with your medical provider and manage the disease to control the risk factors. What are we doing to help you? • Eliminating barriers to seeking medical care; • Eliminating food “deserts”, making fresh foods and vegetables more readily available and more affordable; • Making biking, walking and other exercise available, safe and easy to access; • Providing safe ways for kids to walk to school or have access in schools to healthier food-directly from our farmers in the county; • Supporting spaces where exercise is free and safe; • Restricting tobacco product use to reduce exposure to second hand smoke; • And restricting access to tobacco to kids, preventing them from starting the habit. When we work together, we get more done. It is important to take care of our bodies and it can be fun to do so. As spring moves to summer we’d suggest you take your dog for a walk, go for a bike ride, take the stairs instead of the elevator and try some new healthy meals that include vegetables and fruit. Not only will you reduce your risk of heart disease, but you will feel better all-around and make us a healthier community. For more information about heart disease you can visit: http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy opens in St. Cloud BY MICHAEL STRASBURG STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD – Most people interpret martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to be just a combat sport between two Àghters, when in fact it is a much more personal and positive activity, according to Brazilian JiuJitsu professor Brock Larson. Larson opened START Jiu-Jitsu Academy in downtown St. Cloud at the beginning of the month, providing martial arts instruction for a individuals of all ages. The former UFC Àghter already manages three other Jiu-Jitsu studios in central Minnesota, but he felt the move to St. Cloud was important. So far, he says it’s paid off. “We have 46 students already,” Larson said. “I’m really impressed with the clientele we have in this area. The students I have now are some of my best friends. We moved to St. Cloud because the clientele is that great.”
Larson has been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 16 years and has been teaching for ten of them. His long, international career began nearby at Brainerd High School. “I wrestled in high school,” he said. “I loved competing and ended up coaching wrestling in Brainerd. After college, my buddy was doing Jiu-Jitsu and asked if I could come help him because he didn’t know how to grapple. We watched some videotapes and I started learning JiuJitsu out of my buddy’s house.” Larson took a liking to the sport and soon entered his Àrst Jiu-Jitsu tournament. He ended up winning the entire competition. “I love to compete so I started competing after that,” he said. “That blew up into a Àghting career and I fought in the UFC. With that, a lot of the training was around Jiu-Jitsu. As a wrestler, I just fell in love with the grappling end of it. As my career took off, I ended up passing that knowledge onto other teammates.
“People always say they want to get a gym membership before they come in so they can be in shape for this, but that’s what the school is for — to get in shape.” - Jiu-Jitsu professor Brock Larson
It just grew from there, and I started teaching.” Larson uses the martial art to help his students get into better shape — both physically and mentally. He said many people don’t realize Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu serves as such a solid workout routine. “People always say they want to get a gym membership before they come in so they can be in shape for this,” Larson said. “But that’s what the school is for — to get in shape.” In fact, Larson believes JiuJitsu is a wonderfully well-rounded, complete workout that — most importantly — doesn’t feel like work. “I hate a treadmill, I hate running,” Larson said. “If you come in and do Jiu-Jitsu you’re going to get good conditioning and you’re being pushed by your teammates and friends. It’s an easier way to get a workout in. It doesn’t feel like work.” Unlike most martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on grappling and ground Àghting, rather than striking. “It’s a very young art — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,” Larson said. “Jiu-Jitsu started off in Japan long ago, but then the Brazilians reÀned it into a grappling art. It’s very technical, a lot like chess. I always compare it to wrestling in a way where wrestling is like checkers and Jiu-Jitsu is more like chess.” The nature of the sport allows for it to be accessible to a wide variety of people and body types —
including men and women, younger students and older students. This accessibility is indicated by the initial rise of the sport’s popularity, wherein Royce Gracie won three of the Àrst four UFC tournaments by using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to defeat much larger and stronger opponents. Larson said the sport also serves as a great self-defense tool for women — not only because it balances the playing Àeld for smaller Àghters, but also because it gives women additional options that self-defense courses don’t typically cover. “Grappling is one of the best self-defenses,” Larson said. “In a striking situation you can always run. If someone grabs a hold of you that option, your Àrst option, is gone. If you know how to grapple, then you now have more options.” Larson also teaches classes for children at multiple skill levels. He believes pursuing martial arts not only keeps children healthy and active, but also teaches them important lessons during their early development. “For the kids we have a school creed they say about respecting their fellow man and other ethics we want portrayed,” Larson said. “Since implementing that I can already see a difference in the kids, the way they treat each other. Martial arts is huge for children. Being a part of something helps you develop teamwork and realize not everything is about you.” Jiu-Jitsu: page 2B
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BikeMN helps introduce bikes to classrooms BY MICHAEL STRASBURG STAFF WRITER
WAITE PARK – Children riding bikes down a suburban street — it’s one of the classic symbols of Midwestern America. That’s why it comes as such a surprise to some folks, like Discovery Elementary School teacher Chad Emery, to learn there are plenty of kids who haven’t had the opportunity to ride a bike. Emery learned this fact, along with plenty of others, at a BikeMN training program he and other local physical education teachers attended last month. The program is hosted by the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. “I hadn’t considered that there were some kids that hadn’t grown up with bikes,” Emery said. “Even though these kids are older in elementary, some of them are almost like kindergarteners when it comes to the bikes. I don’t mean that in a disrespectful way, but there are things I took for granted that they need to learn.” The BikeMN program seeks to
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Teachers practiced bike skills they learned in a parking lot during a BikeMN program. The educators were trained to teach students about bike safety.
provide educators with curriculum for pedestrian and bicycle safety, so that the physical education teachers can diversify their activities by incorporating a bicycle unit into the school year. “It’s great anytime that we can include something out of the ordinary — we could do basketball all the livelong day, we could do soccer whenever — this was something that was so brand new to some of the kids,” Emery said. The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota developed the curriculum four year ago and has been hosting training sessions across the state for the past three years. “We hold these sessions around the state in the spring and fall for teachers that want to use the curriculum in their phy ed program,” said program manager Michelle Kiefer. Kiefer’s organization offers curriculum for two core subjects. The Àrst is about pedestrian safety. This unit is designed to teach third and fourth-graders safe walking skills — such as walking along the left side of the road against trafÀc,
using sidewalks and crosswalks and understanding what trafÀc lights mean and how they help pedestrians navigate trafÀc. The other unit, designed for grades 4-8, teaches bicycle safety skills. The curriculum shared with the teachers adds up to eight half-hour lessons. Included in the curriculum is learning the bike parts, helmet safety, signaling turns and stops, where to ride on the road and how to navigate through trafÀc. “It also talks about some mechanical Àxes like how to Àx a Áat tire, how to understand what your body needs in order to be a healthy bicyclist and why we use bikes — not only for exercise but for transportation,” Kiefer said. Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota also has a Áeet of 40 bicycles that the teachers can reserve for their students. “That’s a big beneÀt to attending the training,” Kiefer said. “The kids will get their own bike to use during the teaching.” Emery recently used the bikes for his two-week unit. Many of the kids enjoyed the unit and it paired perfectly with Emery’s other curriculum.
“Our overarching goal is always Àtness and lifelong learning,” he said. “I love sports to death but the nice thing about bikes is they can do it when they’re older and all done with sports in college or in high school. Our broad goal is to introduce them to another facet for good, healthy leisure activity.” The entirety of the BikeMN curriculum is available online for free. Kiefer said some of the knowledge shared in the course is just as useful for drivers as it is for bikers. “One of the biggest barriers for people who want to ride their bikes for exercise or commuting is that motorists need to understand that bicyclists belong and are lawfully allowed to ride on the road,” Kiefer said. “When the bicyclist knows how to safely navigate trafÀc on the road then there is a better relationship between the car driver and the bicycle driver and make it a happy place for everybody.” The program curriculum can be downloaded by visiting www. bikemn.org/education.
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from front But at the end of the day, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is still a combat sport – a fact that often intimidates interested clients and can deter them from signing up. In an attempt to counter the intimidating stigma of martial arts, Larson goes out of his way to make new students feel comfortable. “We make it personal right away,” he said. “When they Àrst come in we schedule a one-on-one interview and
talk about what they want to get out of this, what kind of beneÀts they’re looking for. We’ll go and do a little private 15-minute session with them and show them what we’ll be doing. We have that personal bond right away when they come to their Àrst class. And the fellow students we have here are a bunch of softies — sweethearts. They’re always welcoming with new people.” In the future, as Larson’s business continue to expand in St. Cloud, he hopes to give back to the community that has made downtown St. Cloud place his new home. Larson plans to provide workshops
*Public Notice* County Ditch No. 15 and Ditch No. 13 Public Hearing The Benton County Ditch Authority will hold a public hearing on Monday May 22, 2017 to receive the Engineer’s report. The public hearing for County Ditch 13 will begin at 9:00 AM or PHOTO BY MICHAEL STRASBURG shortly thereafter, at the County Board of Commissioners meet- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu professor Brock Larson believes ing room located at 531 Dewey Street in Foley, MN. A public participating in the sports helps children stay healthy and hearing for County Ditch 15 will begin at 10:30 AM. active while teaching key lessons during early development. For questions you may call Chris Byrd, County Engineer at 320-968-5051. If you cannot attend in person written comments may be submitted to: Benton County Public Works Department PO Box 247 Foley, MN 5629 Attn: County Ditch #15 Comments or County Ditch #13 Comments R-19-1B We are is in pasta.
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PUBLIC NOTICES BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2017 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 21, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon and Jake Bauerly 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 amended agenda: move Consent Agenda item #2 to the Regular Agenda for clariÀcation. Under Open Forum, Board members welcomed Ann Olson, the new Benton County 4-H Program Coordinator. Buerkle/Popp unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2017 as written; 3) approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., representing Sheriff’s OfÀce Non-Licensed Supervisors, for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., representing Sheriff’s OfÀce Non-Licensed Supervisors, regarding an open enrollment period for Paid Time Off, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 5) approve 2017 Solid Waste Hauler License Round III—Advanced Disposal Services, LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained a change in language with regard to holiday pay under Section 13.2 of the labor agreement with LELS, Inc., representing Detention OfÀcers, Dispatchers, Jail Recreation Director, Transport OfÀcer, Court Security OfÀcer and Civil Process Specialist (Consent Agenda item #2). Buerkle/Bauerly unanimous to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. as noted, representing Detention OfÀcers, Dispatchers, Jail Recreation Director, Transport OfÀcer, Court Security OfÀcer and Civil Process Specialist, for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, and authorize the Chair to sign. Representatives from Foley Area C.A.R.E. and Foley C.R.O.S.S. Center were present to receive funds that were raised as part of the Benton County employee holiday party; this year the employees donated a total of $1,152.00 with $576.00 going to each charity. Sheriff Troy Heck reported on 2017 goals for the Sheriff’s OfÀce (which support the 2017 goals set by the County Board), including development of crime prevention strategies, establishing performance metrics for line level positions, identifying additional outreach programs to increase community involvement, holding regular monthly meetings at various gathering areas in the county, developing strategies for attracting and retaining good quality employees, and providing quality employee training. Heck referenced the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department Physical Fitness Incentive Program, pointing out that programs like this are an excellent way to work toward encouraging employees to be physically Àt and, potentially, reduce health insurance costs. He noted that this type of program would require budgetary support, as well as agreement from the bargaining units. Popp suggested that, perhaps, Benton County could partner with a neighboring county who is also interested in establishing such a program. Administrator Headley explained that concerns expressed by jail employees and jail union representatives, with regard to the county’s tobacco-free policy, were discussed at the previous Board meeting; they would like to be able to retain the current designated smoking areas. Headley noted that the Board invited Sheriff Heck to today’s meeting to share his perspective on the policy and working condition considerations of jail employees. Heck stated that while he did not see any reason why his department couldn’t comply with the policy, he agrees that, due to the nature of their work, jail employees are not able to enjoy the same beneÀt as other county employees who are able to go off county property to smoke. He noted that while he is not in favor of smoking, he is sympathetic to those employees with this addiction who are asking for a way, within the limits of their job restrictions, to do that. Heck added that while he does not object to designated smoking areas, he would like to focus on employee smoking cessation efforts. Peschl and Popp stated that they do not support an exception to the tobacco-free policy; further, that there has been BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 18, 2017 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 18, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Jake Bauerly, Ed Popp and Spencer Buerkle present. Call to order by Chair Peschl was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Áag. McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to approve the agenda as written. Tom Haaf (2730 – 15th Street NE, Sauk Rapids) appeared under Open Forum, speaking on behalf of the “Stand Together—Vote No” organization regarding the May 23rd referendum for the new Sauk Rapids school (at a cost of $87 million over a 20-year period). Haaf noted the hardship faced by many individuals/families/ businesses/farmers in the community in paying more taxes; he commented that the space issue concerns could be alleviated by closing open enrollment for students outside the district. Haaf also expressed concerns with some of the voting procedures, the reoccurring referendums and the timing of the referendum, and the number of days off/late starts for students. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2017 as written; 2) accept and Àle Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 4, 2017 as written; 3) adopt Resolution 2017-#13, accepting donations from St. Cloud REACT ($2,040 for emergency management, $2,000 for parks, $1,810 for the sheriff’s ofÀce and $550 for public health), and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve renewal of On-Sale & Sunday Sale Liquor License for GCR Properties LLC dba Granite City Speedway Restaurant, 2540 Golden Spike Road NE, Sauk Rapids; 5) approve six Permits to Host Special Events as requested by Deanna Rosa dba Rollies, LLC; 6) approve 2017 SCORE Grant Applications Round II as recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; and 7) accept and Àle Administrator’s Report/Monthly Financial Report as written. McMahon commented on Consent Item #3, noting that St. Cloud REACT has recently chosen to disband its nonproÀt organization and disburse its remaining funds; he stated “…St. Cloud REACT is a great organization…I hope they don’t stop all the functions that they do for the county…one of which are Skywarn spotters for severe weather…I wish them the best of luck”. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, stated the need to start designing the reconstruction of the intersection of CSAH 29 and CSAH 33 in Sartell; Benton County received a $400,000 Federal grant to help fund this reconstruction. Byrd noted that the Highway Department received two proposals in response to their Request for Proposal; SRF Consulting was selected due to their most relevant work experience with designing similar intersections. Byrd pointed out that the proposed agreement would allow SRF to perform an Intersection Control Evaluation that determines the best form of trafÀc control, i.e. roundabout, trafÀc signal; SRF will engineer the intersection and provide the county with construction plans that will be advertised for bids (to be constructed in 2018). Buerkle inquired if designing the reconstruction now will constrain development at the site. Byrd noted that a current design would partially address conditions as they exist today; with a lot of “unknowns” regarding this site, his recommendation is to keep the access as it is today and as it functioned when it was a fully operational plant site. Bauerly inquired of any potential conÁict of interest on the part of SRF, i.e. to ensure that the company performing the design does not have a Ànancial interest “down the road”. Byrd commented that he did not foresee this as a concern for this project. Bauerly/ Popp unanimous to approve a Professional Services Agreement with SRF Consulting and authorize the Chair to sign. Engineer’s Report: 1) Byrd addressed a resident concern raised at the previous meeting with regard to the volume of accidents occurring at the intersection of Golden Spike Road/CSAH 13— Byrd’s research found that, in the last ten years, there has only
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an ongoing effort to create healthier employees and reduce health insurance premiums. McMahon commented “…there’s always exceptions to every rule…the uniqueness of the positions in that they are not allowed to go off-grounds to comply with the policy… I would urge that we make that exception…they’ve got a very difÀcult job to begin with and now you are going to tell them that, in essence, they are going to need to complete cessation for the twelve-hour shift that they are on…” McMahon/Buerkle to allow an exception (to the tobacco-free policy) for correctional ofÀcers in the jail. McMahon referenced the goal of employee retention and the impact that a tobacco-free policy at the jail could have. Buerkle stated his belief that this policy “just drives employees onto the neighbor’s property”. Noting that the policy would still cover a majority of the county employees, Bauerly stated that, in light of the employee turnover issue, he could support an exception for jail employees. The motion on the Áoor carried with McMahon, Buerkle and Bauerly voting in favor and Popp and Peschl opposed. Sheriff Heck reiterated that the department will focus on smoking cessation efforts for employees. (Later in the meeting, staff requested clariÀcation of the motion as to what speciÀc employees are affected. Board members clariÀed that the intent of the motion was that the exception only apply to those employees who work in the jail who are subject to immediate call-back and, therefore, are not allowed to leave the premises. These employees will be allowed to use tobacco products in designated areas outside the building.) The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:30 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:53 AM. A public hearing to consider 2017 Solid Waste Facility Licenses for Waste Management, Republic Services (Minden Transfer Station), Henkemeyer LandÀll Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC, was opened at 9:54 AM. Mark McNamara, Department of Development, pointed out that no facility changes are proposed for 2017. He explained that, in 2016, Henkemeyer LandÀll paid into the test well closure and post closure contingency fund which is now at the maximum which can be collected by the County; due to this fact, the Department of Development recommends that, for 2017, Henkemeyer LandÀll be required to pay both insurance and bond similar to the other facilities ($1.5 million in liability insurance and a $10,000 bond). McNamara also noted that, in 2013, Tri-County Organics LLC was granted a conditional use permit from the Orderly Annexation Board (St. Cloud) to proceed with a Source Separated Compostable Materials Demonstration Project and began accepting organic material upon obtaining a facility license from Benton County; in 2016, they applied for a MPCA permit to continue operations. He pointed out that all the facilities are in “good standing” with MPCA. No one was present to speak in support or in opposition to the 2017 solid waste facility licenses; the public hearing was closed at 9:57 AM. Popp/McMahon unanimous to approve 2017 Solid Waste Facility Licenses for Waste Management, Republic Services (Minden Transfer Station), Henkemeyer LandÀll Inc. and Tri-County Organics LLC, continuing with the requirement of $1.5 million in liability insurance and a $10,000 bond, and authorize the Chair to sign the licenses. Casey Gwost, Benton SWCD, was present to provide a buffer program implementation update. He stated that while the statute provides that counties and watersheds are to “afÀrm their jurisdiction (whether or not the County wishes to accept jurisdiction and enforce the newly adopted State’s Buffer and Soil Loss Statutes) and identify the ordinance, rule or other ofÀcial control” and provide notice to BWSR by March 31, 2017, this is a “soft deadline”—if counties and watershed districts don’t make a decision by March 31st, they have the option to do so “down the road” by providing a 60-day notice to BWSR--60 days prior to the November 1, 2017 deadline (the ordinance would have to be in place prior to the November 1, 2017 deadline as well). Gwost noted that the County may wish to wait until after the legislative session to see if there is funding allocated should counties accept jurisdiction. Motion by Bauerly to table this issue until the legislative session is over. Second by Popp. McMahon asked if there is any reason to table this issue; he asked if there is even any support from Board members to take on these enforcement duties in the future. Popp suggested that before the Board makes that decision, they have further discussions with Benton SWCD as well as their rural con-
stituents to see what they support. Bauerly noted that some of the farm groups are saying that if there is going to be compensation for enforcement of this law, it’s better to have local control. The motion to table carried unanimously. Administrator Headley explained that the County has an interest in leasing or purchasing a building in the Foley Industrial Park; outside services are needed to determine the cost of remodeling and equipping the building to house County employees. McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve an agreement with Winkelman Building Corporation to provide estimation services in connection with renovations to a building in the Foley Industrial Park, at a cost not to exceed $3,000, and authorize the Chair to sign. Lee Katzmarek, Human Resources Director, provided a review of the 2016 safety program/ accomplishments (lockout/tagout policy and training; MSDS online conversion for Public Works and Property Management; Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce workplace violence training modules). He presented a county-wide summary of 2016 employee work injuries/medical costs incurred, as well as an overview of the OSHA 300 Log at each work location. Katzmarek pointed out that this year’s workers compensation premium is the lowest it has been in eight years; this is the result of employee/ management efforts to keep work injuries at a minimum. He reported on 2016 AWAIR goals and objectives, as well as AWAIR goals and objectives for 2017 (eliminate slips, trips and falls; move to assigned safe areas when threatened by Àre or severe weather; education for all staff on dealing with threatening workplace situations). Looking ahead to 2017, Katzmarek stated plans to continue training in lockout/tagout, add departments to MSDS online, meet with departments on speciÀc injuries, and establishment of an online safety training system. Buerkle/Bauerly unanimous to approve the 2017 Benton County AWAIR safety program goals as presented. Headley reported that he had contacted the Rice Sportsman’s Club regarding the Club’s interest in the Mississippi River island near Royalton, per Board direction; a representative of the Club indicated that the Club would be interested in purchasing the land and not leasing it. Headley noted that he advised the Club representative that a purchase could occur by public auction. There was Board consensus to put this property up for sale and to include it in a future tax-forfeit auction. Headley indicated that, at some point in the future, the Board will need to set a minimum price on this parcel. Under Commissioner Concerns, Bauerly referred to the St. Paul Port Authority program that provides Ànancing to businesses/nonproÀts for making energy efÀciency improvements (the business/ non-proÀt applies for a loan—the Port Authority certiÀes a special assessment on the business property to repay the loan—energy savings from the improvement help the business pay the special assessment); he asked if this same program could be used to provide Ànancing to farmers to install drain tile on their land (as an economic development tool). Headley will contact a representative of the St. Paul Port Authority in this regard. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Headley provided an update on Benton County’s efforts at the Legislature to allow appointment of the County Recorder. He stated that Benton County’s bill has been added to the MN House’s Omnibus Elections bill; a hearing was also held in the Senate Local Government Committee, which approved the bill and forwarded it to the State Government Finance and Elections Committee. Headley noted that, at some point, the House and Senate will need to reconcile their Omnibus Elections bills in a conference committee. Popp/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: April 4, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Meeting; April 11, 2017 Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Transportation Summit; and June 13, SWCD Tour of Practices. McMahon/Buerkle unanimous to adjourn at 11:00 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-19-1B
been four documented accidents, the most-recent documented accident being October 23, 2015. Byrd stated his belief that, at this point, he does not see enough data in the accident reports to warrant signiÀcant engineering changes at this intersection (as part of the reclaim project on CSAH 13, rumble strips will be installed approaching that intersection). 2) CR 78 Project—was originally scheduled for a reclaim in 2017; after discussions, it was decided to do a reconstruction which will occur in 2019. Popp stated the need for some type of warning signage leading up to the bridge due to the rough pavement. McMahon questioned the idea of a reconstruct if the road may not coincide with the township’s plan (in Morrison County). Byrd noted past direction of the Board to start working with the township during the design process. 3) Spring road restrictions were lifted yesterday. 4) Open House tonight at 6:00 PM at Rice City Hall for the new Rice Parks and Trails Planning Group. Noting the lower bituminous bid prices as referenced at the last Board meeting and the fact that some of the roadways are failing, Bauerly suggested borrowing $500,000 from the general revenue fund and $500,000 from the solid waste fund and “let” another $1,000,000 paving contract for local county roads. Bauerly also commented on the high cost of seal coat chips, suggesting that the County Engineer research different materials that could be used. Jackie Traut, Accounting Supervisor, stated the recommendation of the BeneÀts Advisory Committee to explore the option of becoming self-insured while participating in the Minnesota Public Sector Collaborative; the goal is to help keep the health insurance premium structure a bit more level. She provided a recap of the difference between the county’s current fully-insured structure versus a self-insured structure; under a self-insured structure, the county would have more control over the plan design. Traut noted that participating in the Collaborative should give Benton County better pricing on administrative and stop loss costs, while maintaining our own reserves. She pointed out that the Collaborative will be submitting RFP’s in June 2017. Amy Diedrich of Marsh and McLennan Agency, the county’s new broker, was present to provide further detail on different ways to help minimize cost increases in employee health insurance. She provided a brief history on the Collaborative who are now entering their fourth year of being self-funded. Diedrich noted there is no penalty for leaving the group. Bauerly inquired if the counties currently participating in the Collaborative have also implemented wellness programs to help control their losses. Diedrich conÀrmed that all Collaborative participants are engaged in a wellness program as well; this type of program is recommended to include items such as Ànancial and social well-being as well as physical well-being. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to approve the recommendation of the BeneÀts Advisory Committee to explore the option of becoming self-insured while participating in the Minnesota Public Sector Collaborative. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:43 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:17 AM. Bauerly/Buerkle unanimous to approve a contract with TriMin Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of TriMin Torrens Module Software, and authorize the Chair to sign ($17,600 from the Recorder’s Technology Fund). Buerkle/Popp unanimous to approve Assessment Services Agreements between Benton County and the following jurisdictions—Graham Township, Maywood Township, St. George Township, Sauk Rapids Township, City of Foley and City of Gilman, and authorize the Chair to sign. Brian Koester, County Assessor, noted that, in consideration of the assessment services, townships will pay the county a fee of $8.00 per parcel, with the exception of Minden, Sauk Rapids and Watab Townships, who will pay a fee of $8.50 per parcel; the Cities of Foley, Gilman and Rice are at $9.00 per parcel and the Cities of Sauk Rapids and Sartell are at $9.50 per parcel. Monty Headley, County Administrator, explained that the Fair Board has requested a resolution to urge the Sheriff’s OfÀce to continue the long-term practice of not billing the Ag Society for fair security, since funding for this purpose is now budgeted in
the Sheriff’s OfÀce. He noted that the proposed resolution is acceptable to the Sheriff’s OfÀce; it stipulates that billing for Fair security would occur only if the cost exceeds the amount budgeted for Fair security. McMahon/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017-#14, a Resolution Regarding Support for the Benton County Agricultural Society and the Benton County Fair, and authorize the Chair to sign. Chair Peschl read a letter into the record from the Minnesota Peace OfÀcer Standards and Training Board stating, in part, “… on March 28, 2017, the Post Board Standards Coordinator conducted a review at the Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce…after a comprehensive review of their records concerning the mandated employee training and department policies, I am pleased to inform you that your Sheriff’s OfÀce passed the review…ensuring that all law enforcement agencies around the state are in compliance plays a pivotal role in maintaining a high level of professionalism we have enjoyed in Minnesota for many years…please take a moment to recognize your Sheriff’s OfÀce for this important accomplishment…” Board members expressed appreciation to Sheriff Troy Heck and his staff for their efforts in this regard. Sheriff Heck presented the Sheriff’s OfÀce Annual Report for 2016. Report highlights included: 1) Sheriff’s OfÀce undertook the task of creating a new mission statement, vision statement, and strategic plan; 2) Benton County PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point), also known as the dispatch center, generated 25,803 Initial Complaint Reports (ICR), with the time period from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM being the busiest time and Fridays generating the most ICRs; PSAP received 9,658 calls on the 911 lines and a total of 40,867 incoming and outgoing telephone calls on the administrative telephone lines; 3) 39 mortgage foreclosure sales were conducted, 15 fewer than in 2015; 4) 15,722 ICRs were assigned to units within the Sheriff’s OfÀce, most of which were handled by the patrol division; the Àve most reported crimes in Benton County were theft, fraud, domestic abuse, harassment and DUI; 2016 was a record year for the issuance of permits to carry a pistol (940 permits); 5) 134 cases were assigned to the investigative division, a 12% decrease from 2015—of those 134 cases, 96 cases were cleared, creating a 72% clearance rate; 6) two full-time deputies assigned to the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) are charged with working long term investigations aimed at arresting those who distribute the largest quantities of illegal drugs and those who are at the highest level of leadership in local criminal gangs; VOTF investigators opened 49 cases in Benton County in 2016—many arrests were made, including Àve high proÀle targets (three were trafÀcking large quantities of methamphetamine, one was an armed robbery suspect, one had an extensive criminal history of burglary and theft); 7) the jail had an average daily population of 75 inmates, an increase over 2015, and the average length of an inmate’s stay was 13.05 days; over $46,000 in inmate fees was collected and over $524,000 from prisoner boarding; 8) two rounds of tobacco compliance checks were performed on 15 businesses—only one tobacco retailer failed in the Àrst round and one failed in the second round; 9) volunteers—Mounted Patrol members worked a total of 955 hours; 8 volunteer reserve deputies performed a total of 492 hours of service; approximately 110 volunteers in the jail performed 1,557 hours of work; 10) public outreach—youth ATV/snowmobile instruction, DARE program, Police Activities League, and 11) social media—Sheriff’s OfÀce continues to make use of Facebook and Twitter accounts to distribute information and crime prevention strategies; added a platform called Nextdoor, designed to allow users to interact with others in their immediate area. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. No Committees of the Whole were set. Popp/Buerkle unanimous to adjourn at 11:02 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-19-1B