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Spohn, Mastey named homecoming royalty
Sauk Rapids woman named visiting scholar for Twin Cities Benedictine Center
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HOMECOMING 2017
Barbara Sutton has been named the Àrst Scholar in Residence for the Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery in Maplewood. Sutton, a resident of Sauk Rapids, will be conducting a variety of workshops and retreats on leadership and community building through faith throughout the next year. BY VICKI IKEOGU CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Sauk Rapids-Rice senior homecoming court – (front, from left) Zac Spohn, Gage Donovan; (back, from left) Jayden Schaap, Brindelyn Mastey, SAUK RAPIDS — Barbara Beth Kobluk, Cody Landwehr, Ella Benoit, Summer Schmidt, Abby Swanson and Chainagubo Balo – strike a pose at the high school Sept. 18. Spohn Sutton knew from an early age that and Mastey were named the 2017 homecoming king and queen. BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – Two crowns, a robe and half dozen red roses sat on a chair in front of an awaiting crowd Sept. 18 in the Sauk RapidsRice High School Performing Arts Center. SRRHS celebrated their homecoming coronation Monday
to kick off the week’s festivities leading up to the Sept. 22 football game against Brainerd. Ella Benoit, Beth Kobluk, Brindelyn Mastey, Summer Schmidt and Abby Swanson were all in the running for homecoming queen, while Chainagubo Balo, Gage Donovan, Cody Landwehr, Zac Spohn and Jayden Schaap were vying for the title of king.
A surprise to both, Spohn and Mastey were chosen by the students to reign as the homecoming royalty. “When I was crowned, I didn’t believe it was real,” said Mastey, who was selected for queen. “I was so shocked that I had been voted in by the student body. I feel honored to represent my school and show Storm pride. It feels surreal walking in the hallways, having people say
2018. The plan intends to expose 704 acres of land at a cost of $333 per acre. Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, the owner of the Sartell hydroelectric dam, is on board with the project as long as their $235,000 energy income loss is substituted. Benton SWCD and the LRLA are seeking government and grant funding in order to do so. Residents have also shown their support. As of 2016, over 60 percent of drawdown survey-takers are in favor of the project. Why now? Following the blue-green algal bloom of 2007, Little Rock Lake was listed as an impaired water and increased attention was focused on restoration of water quality. A study completed by Benton SWCD in 2012, suggests that both external and internal nutrient and sediment loading needs to be addressed in order to improve the water. Over the last Àve years, over 70 best management practices, from agricultural feed lots to shoreline buffers, have been installed within the watershed. The projects have resulted in the reduction of 2,340 pounds of phosphorus deposited into the lake from outside sources each year. “That annual reduction in phosphorus should reduce 700,000 pounds of algae created in the lake,”
she had a calling to pursue ministry. As a kid growing up on a dairy farm in central New York, Sutton said she was heavily involved in her Methodist faith. “I was always involved in the church,” she said. “I was a Sunday school teacher. I worked at their summer camp. Their missionaries always had me doing something. So, I decided, or rather God decided, that I had a call to ministry.” As a sophomore in high school, Sutton decided to tell her family what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I announced it one Sunday at the dinner table,” Sutton said. “But my father, with a little Archie Bunker in him said, ‘Oh no, women don’t do that.’” The matter was settled. Sutton would go on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in food service and nutrition and eventually Ànd her way to Florida. During this time she also converted to Catholicism. The desire to serve God and help others never left. “I went to a conference up in Minneapolis on young adults,” Sutton said. “I went to that and for the Àrst time in my life learned that lay people could be in ministry. Getting paid by the Church and doing important work.” Sutton said it was conference that reafÀrmed her calling. It was that conference nearly 30 years ago that rekindled her desire. “So, I went home and resigned my position,” Sutton said. “It was a great conference and I was reminded of my call. I said I can do this and I went back to school for ministry.” In the years since, Sutton has dedicated her life to serving others. She has served in various ministry positions including the director of religious education in a parish in Florida to working as the director of parish care and empowerment in a West Virginia diocese. About 10 years ago, Sutton relocated to Minnesota to work for St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville as the director of Àeld education and ministerial formation. She is also an adjunct professor and has earned her doctorate in ministry from St. Paul Seminary and School of Divinity. It was through her work at St. John’s that Sutton, a Sauk Rapids resident, became acquainted with the sisters at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery in Maplewood. The Benedictine Center provides a variety of ministry services including spiritual direction, retreats, teaching, faith formation and parish pastoral care. “I’ve gotten to know the sisters really well,” Sutton said. “I’ve cooperated with them on different retreats and projects.” When the sisters and other staff
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congratulations to me. I’m over the moon ecstatic and I’m so grateful for the memories. I love the other girls I was up against and I wish we could all share the crown.” Spohn feels honored as well. “It was a pretty cool rush to be crowned. I’m really excited to represent our school because I don’t
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Restoring the lake Sept. 27 meeting to offer drawdown details BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS — Community stakeholders will have the opportunity to learn about the proposed drawdown of Little Rock Lake and Sartell Pool Wednesday. The project is being considered to help restore lake water quality. The Little Rock Lake Association in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources will host its second informational session Sept. 27. The meeting will take place at Watab Township Hall — 660 75th Street NW, Sauk Rapids — from 7-8 p.m. Representatives from the DNR, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC, Benton County Soil and Water District and the LRLA Board of Directors will be in attendance to provide information, updates and answer questions. “We all have a common goal of cleaning the water,” said LRLA President Kellie Gallagher at a session in August. “Little Rock Lake has been dirty for an awfully long time. We have an opportunity here. There is a lot of research and good work that has been done by these organizations. We have an opportunity to really make a difference now, actually make something happen and turn the tide with our weight.” Little Rock Lake is listed in the
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Excessive nutrients result in increased algal growth in Little Rock Lake. The lake became listed as an impaired water in 2008.
top 4 percent of the most polluted resident, along with Benton SWCD lakes in the state of Minnesota. The Supervisor Chuck Rau also spoke at unhealthy water quality of the lake is the August meeting. not a new issue, and history plays a “There was actually a lot of part. vegetation in the basin and when it The lake, with an average depth was Áooded the vegetation started of 8 feet, began degrading, but as a wetland there was really that developed “That annual reduction in nowhere for it to into a vegetated phosphorus should reduce go,” Altena said. marsh after the “Even though we 700,000 pounds of algae have a fairly high construction of a downstream exchange rate of created in the lake.” dam in 1907. In about two to three 1934, water levels times a year, it - Chuck Rau, Benton County were raised, still does not Áush Soil and Water Conservation Áooding the area, out that easily. District Supervisor submerging plantDeeper portions life and creating a of the lake hang man-made body of water. onto that nutrient load.” Eric Altena, DNR Area Fisheries According to the Benton SWCD, Manager and Little Rock Lake water levels have not been allowed to Áuctuate more than six inches since that time. This, along with multiple factors such as lack of shoreline stability and land use changes, has contributed to the excessive nutrient and sediment loading, resulting in increased algal blooms. Although a drawdown has been delayed over the past years due to public support and funding, the summer 2018 proposal is plausible. The updated proposal suggests a 3-foot complete systems drawdown Algae swirls along a lake shoreline. A 3-foot drawdown of Little Rock of Little Rock Lake, Harris Channel Lake, the Harris Channel and the Sartell Pool will potentially take place and the Sartell Pool that would take Aug. 1 through Sept. 14, 2018. place from Aug. 1 through Sept. 14,
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Monument re-installed at Rice park BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — Over 50 people gathered at the corner of Division Street N and East Main Street in Rice Sept. 17 to join Jared Durant, of the Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 473, as the Rice resident dedicated a refurbished memorial. The memorial is devoted to all Rice area members of the military and includes the names of 96 veterans of WWII, four whom were reported killed in action. Durant’s efforts come as part of his goal to earn an Eagle Scout Award, but also to draw greater attention to a space that had gone unnoticed for quite
“Veterans come from all walks of life, but they all share several qualities. They are all trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. ” - Jared Durant some time. In addition to coordinating the restoration of the monument, community members, a team of Scouts and Durant spent time within the last month painting the timbers and Áag poles, power-washing the concrete and installing landscaping, as well as other upgrades. The city plans on installing a new drinking fountain in the park before renovations are complete. Durant has committed to preserving the park over the next four years until passing his responsibilities onto other Scout members. In a dedication c e r e m o n y, w h i c h included a prayer
from Sons of the American Legion Chaplain Emil Williams; certiÀcates of appreciation on behalf of the VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary and city of Rice; and an oral listing of nearly 15 sponsors of the project; Durant gave a speech. “This dedication ceremony is a time to set a part a particular place in order to honor and memorialize those veterans who served our country in wartime and in times of peace,” Durant said. “As you look at this memorial, you’ll see many different textures including granite, wood, rock, concrete and the grass we stand on. Each of these textures offers its own particular component to the memorial. Granite — with its unyielding Àrmness and endurance. The wood which is the anchor with its strength and determination. These rocks which represent a steadfastness and strength. The reinforced concrete with its ruggedness and the grass that adds a soft touch that tends to surround the power generated by this place. All of these characteristics can be PHOTOS BY NATASHA BARBER
said of the American veteran. An unyielding Àrmness and endurance to the end of the mission, a Àrm strength and steadfastness, a ruggedness to Ànish the mission as assigned, but along with all of this goes softness like the grass to realize there are moments that command a sympathy and sensitivity to a brother or sister who needs support when the battles get overwhelming.” Durant encouraged the community to come to the park and contemplate on the sacriÀces made for freedoms. He left the crowd with this Ànal piece. “Veterans come from all walks of life, but they all share several qualities. They are all trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. To some of you, you may also know that this is Scout Law,” Durant said. “One needs these qualities in order to serve to ones’ greater self. When you lay your head down tonight, thank God for the freedoms you all enjoy here today and ask God’s protection for all those serving our country this very day across our world. May God bless you and may God bless the United States of A refurbished memorial is erected at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rice. A dedication ceremony took place Sept. 17. America.”
City levy increases 4 percent BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
RICE — The Rice city
Jared Durant reads a speech council approved a 4 percent Sept. 17 at the memorial increase to the 2018 levy Sept. 18. dedication in Rice.
The preliminary levy — which can be reduced through the end of 2017 — is a total increase of $16,976 over last year’s. Mayor Dale Rogholt said that with an expected increase in tax capacity,
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LOCAL NEWS Royalty from front think there are many schools as special, welcoming and big-hearted as ours,” Spohn said. “It’s been fun wearing the crown at school and sporting events.” Mastey is on the girls swim and dive team at SRRHS, as well as being involved in softball, Project
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Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Lake George Municipal Park, 1101 Seventh Street S, St. Cloud. Saturday, Sept. 23, noon — Barnes and Noble Poetry Jam. To perform, submit work, name and age to crm2967@ bn.com. For ages 13 to 22. Barnes and Noble, 3940 Division Street, St. Cloud. Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Firing Line Training, 3409 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids. Sunday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — St. Cloud Wedding Expo. St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. 10 Fourth Ave. S, St. Cloud. Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-4 p.m. — Sand Sculpture Viewing. Last chance to see the sand sculpture at the Benton County Fairgrounds before its deconstruction. Benton County Fairgrounds Discover Building, 1410 Third Ave. S, Sauk Rapids. Free and open to the public. Sunday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. — Peace concert with Rudolfo Lopez and Jaime Cortez. The two liturgical musicians and composers will guide the audience in sung and spoken prayer. River’s Edge Convention Centee, Glenn Carlson Room, 10 Fourth Ave. S, St. Cloud. Open to the public. Free will offering.
According to the drawdown feasibility study, the lake could potentially keep itself healthy with the combination of best management practices and increased plant growth. “Now it’s time to look at what we can do internally to reduce the load,” Rau said. “Over these years, even though we are looking to reduce the sources that are coming in, a lot of nutrient has built itself into the base of that lake ... It looks like our best option to jump-start this whole process [tipping the nutrient balance] is this drawdown.” Altena agrees. He said
Monday, Sept. 25, 6-7 p.m. — Mental Health Discussion Group. ILICIL, Independent Lifestyles, 215 North Benton (Above) The Sauk Rapids-Rice homecoming court attendants – (front, from left) juniors Morgan Weinand and Zach Storms; Drive, Sauk Rapids. Free and open to everyone. (middle, from left) sophomores Makenzy Heder and Gavin Fuchs; (back, from left) freshmen Justus Floren and Tayton Wednesday, Sept. 27, noon to 6 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Good Shepherd Community, 325 Philavahn – attend coronation Sept. 18. (Left) Newly-crowned King Zac Spohn and Queen Brindelyn 11th Street N, Sauk Rapids. Mastey smile after coronation Sept. 18 at SRR High School. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m. — Bouja dinner with Foley that although alternatives have have been trapped because of Area C.A.R.E. Homemade bouja, bread, cake and beverages. been considered, a drawdown the water and lack of sunlight Transportation and take outs available. St. Paul’s Lutheran will have the most return on that has been penetrating the Church, 724 11th Ave., Foley. For more information call investment. Residents along entire time. Just the fact that (320) 968-7848. the Mississippi River, as well air gets to it, the sun gets to as those living on the lake it, drying gets to it, and the Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Dolphins, Sharks and and channel, will be able to plants start to grow in it; that Octopis - Oh My! Stories and activities on ocean friends for improve shoreline and initiate changes how much phosphorus ages 5 to 10. Preregistration required, limit 20. Great River Regional Library, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. erosion control during the time is available in that soil. period, while the drawdown Altena expects a 30 percent allows plant growth to initiate, reduction in phosphorus and Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 24th annual Wildlife oxidation of sediment and a 50 percent increase in water Festival. Featuring artist Gary Moss, raptors, archery and air processing of nutrients in the clarity by the summer of 2019 riÁe, horse-drawn wagon rides, and dip netting. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Savanna Learning Center. lake bed. if the drawdown takes place. 16797 289th Ave. NW, Zimmerman. “All these things are what happens when the lake level goes down,” Altena said. “We Saturday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. — Off the Beaten Path concert actually cause the soil to let go series features Ray Bonneville. Treehouse Studio, 17902 of some of those nutrients that 300th Street, Avon.
duties at St. John’s working with placing young and inexperienced ministers and priests with mentors in the Àeld, Sutton will be conducting several workshops and retreats throughout the next 12 months. “Barbara’s presence will help us reach out to people willing to reÁect on monastic values in a world Àlled with darkness, afÁiction and disappointments,” said Sam Rahberg, director of the Benedictine Center. “Her knowledge and experience will carry our vision outside the monastery walls and empower
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Week of Sept. 4-10 Sept. 9 1217 hrs: A domestic violence report from the 300 block of Third Street Southeast. OfÀcer made contact with both parties. Learned the male was physically assaulted and had visible injuries. OfÀcer took photos and statements from both involved. Female party was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault and transported to the Benton County jail. Incidents: 3 suspicious activities, 3 assists, 3 child calls, 3 trafÀc accidents, 2 thefts, 6 parking violations and 13 various calls. Week of Sept. 11-17 Sept. 13 1013 hrs: OfÀcers responded to a complaint of criminal damage to property on Third Street NE. Complainant stated damage occurred to a Sept. 11 display in her front yard. Complainant sent photos to ofÀcers and stated she took the display down. Incidents: 9 assists, 2 school bus stop arm violations, 4 trafÀc stops, 5 driving complaints, 2 medicals and 12 various calls.
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Week of Sept. 4-10 Sept. 4 0826 hrs: OfÀcers called to a medical emergency on the 1400 block of 10th Avenue Northeast. A 20-monthold child grabbed a hot cup of coffee from atop a table and it spilled, leaving burns on his chest. Gold Cross responded and transported child and mother to the St. Cloud Hospital.
Alzheimer’s from pg. 6 some of the statements are funny. The other day we were sitting there and he said ‘I wonder how many people have socks on.’ You just go with the Áow, the anger is gone now.” The Soyrings and Kivis have learned to deal with the disease in their own way, but they’re still waiting for society to better grasp their situation.
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recipe. It’s been a hit with both adults and children, plus it’s delicious. The whole family will love it. Before diving into the delicious recipes, we need to share the excellent nutrition that squash varieties provide. Fruits and vegetables are Àlled with vitamins, minerals, Àber and other nutrients to improve our health and they should make up half your plate, according to http://www.myplate.com. How is your plate looking? Incorporating squash into your diet can not only help you Àll up half your plate, but it can help boost your body’s nutrition with these key nutrients. According to http://mayoclinic.com, the
Sept. 5 1830 hrs: OfÀcers dispatched for a pit bull running loose, barking at people and frightening them in the 900 block of Third Avenue South. Upon ofÀcer’s arrival, pit bull was barking at the driver’s door of the squad, preventing the ofÀcer from exiting the vehicle. After some time, the dog retreated into the fenced-in yard. OfÀcer was able to make contact with the owner. Sept. 10 2343 hrs: OfÀcers responded to a verbal domestic on the 900 block of Oak Crest Drive, a father and mother arguing about the best place for their child to sleep that night. Neither party was willing to leave for the night. OfÀcer advised to work something out with the child’s best interest in mind. Incidents: 73 trafÀc stops, 18 assists, 24 suspicious activities, 3 property, 10 medicals, 12 thefts, 3 parking, 6 child, 2 unwanted people, 3 trafÀc hazards, 3 ordinances, 2 suicidal people, 5 welfare checks, 2 animals, 7 civil, 5 vehicles, 6 disturbances, 4 driving, 5 alarms, 4 harassments, 4 domestics, 6 permits, 2 accidents, 2 extra patrol, 2 violation court orders, 2 deaths, 2 warrants, 2 criminal damage to property, 2 police proactive visits and 16 various calls. Week of Sept. 11-17 Sept. 13 0155 hrs: OfÀcer noticed a vehicle parked in a River Avenue North parking lot. OfÀcer made contact with the occupant, whom had an active warrant for his arrest. OfÀcers
arrested the occupant and transported him to the Stearns County jail. Sept. 13 1725 hrs: OfÀcers notiÀed a child was making his way toward the railroad tracks near Second Avenue South and Ninth Street South. Child would not allow others near. OfÀcers were able to secure the child until his mom could come. Mother transported the child home to calm down. Sept. 15 0006 hrs: OfÀcer observed a pickup truck with male occupant parked in a wooded area along the railroad tracks at 18th Street NW and Benton Drive North. After license plate query, ofÀcer discovered alert for a suicidal male. Sartell Police Department arrived to assist. Male ordered out of the vehicle and he admitted to texting a photo of the river to his wife stating his body would be found in the river with his wallet in his pocket. Male transported to St. Cloud Hospital. Vehicle released to the male’s sister. Incidents: 25 trafÀc stops, 23 assists, 21 suspicious activities, 6 property, 13 medicals, 7 thefts, 2 parking, 8 child, 3 unwanted people, 2 suicidal people, 4 welfare checks, 12 animals, 2 civil, 2 disturbances, 5 driving, 5 alarms, 5 harassments, 3 domestics, 2 permits, 7 accidents, 2 extra patrol, 3 frauds, 2 deaths, 3 warrants, 2 utility problems, 13 human services reports, 2 drunks and 11 various calls.
Corinne is hesitant to take Donnie out to dinner nowadays due to people misunderstanding his condition. But Corinne said that when a stranger does respond in an understanding or appropriate way, it makes all the difference. “We as a society still don’t understand it as an illness, a diagnosis, a need for support,” Mary said. “We’re still not there yet, and then you look at the Baby Boomers and how many of those that could end up with it — you think ‘when
are we going to look at the supports? How are we going to become a more welcoming and inclusive community that’s safe for these individuals?’” This past Thursday was World Alzheimer’s Day, and while the day has come and gone, the disease is as present as ever. The goal of the day was to raise awareness about the disease and how it affects those afÁicted and their caregivers — but that goal remains just as achievable today as it was earlier in the week, and
following nutrients are found in almost all squash varieties in different amounts. Dietary Fiber: Oh, good ole Àber! We always seem to focus on protein in our diets. In reality, we should transfer that effort into trying to incorporate more Àber. Fiber is found in squash as well as other fruits, vegetables, legumes and in whole grains. Fiber has many wonderful beneÀts to the human body, a few include: regulating the digestive system and helping keep you fuller longer, lower cholesterol levels, controlling blood sugar levels, and maintaining or achieving a healthy weight among individuals. Vitamin A: Vitamin A is always associated with eye sight when I talk about it with clients. But wait, there are more beneÀts. Vitamin A is
a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it needs fat in order to be fully digested and absorbed for use. Vitamin A is good for our vision as well as for the growth cells in our body. Vitamin A helps with overall growth and development and even can help boost your immune system. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. These are more easily absorbed. Vitamin C is important for a variety of functions in our body including formation of bones, muscles, blood vessels and more. When we all think of vitamin C, I’m sure at least 80 percent of us are thinking of orange juice and trying to prevent illness (or trying to get better quickly!) Unfortunately, there still needs to be more research on if this is true or not. Some research has shown it may slightly reduce the length of the cold or may lessen the symptoms, but unfortunately, it’s not the cure-all we are truly hoping for. Other key vitamins,
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Ingredients 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 10 ounces pasta, dry 2 tablespoons low-sodium vegetable broth 1½ tablespoons butter 1½ tablespoons Áour 1 tablespoon garlic powder ¾ cup skim milk 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese Instructions 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add butternut squash. Cook until squash is softened and drain. Alternatively, microwave squash until softened (about 4-5 minutes). 2. Prepare pasta according to box. Drain and set aside. 3. Place squash and vegetable brith in food processor or blender. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Add water by ¼ teaspoon if mixture is too Àrm. 4. Heat butter over medium-low heat until melted in a small saucepan. Whisk in Áour and cook 1-2 minutes. 5. Whisk in garlic powder, milk and squash . Continue to whisk for another 1-2 minutes mixture thickens. 6. Once thickened, add cheese and whisk until melted (about 5 minutes). Stir mixture into pasta.
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OBITUARY Sylvia Gunderson
Sylvia Gunderson, age 83, of Glenwood died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, surrounded by her family, at St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22, at Glenwood Lutheran Church with Rev. Krista Lee ofÀciating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements are with Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home of Glenwood. Sylvia Mae Sylvester Bergeson Gunderson, the daughter of Leo and Myrtle (Solvie) Sylvester was born in Glenwood March 3, 1934. She was baptized and conÀrmed at Glenwood Lutheran. She attended school in Glenwood, along with fellow classmate Glenn Gunderson. Sylvia graduated from Glenwood High School in 1952, valedictorian of her class. She furthered her education at Concordia College in Moorhead, where her sister Lois was also attending. In 1956, she graduated with high honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a minor in political science. Her Àrst job was in Heron Lake as a second grade elementary education teacher. She also taught in Nisswa and substituted in Brainerd and Sauk Rapids. It was in Sauk Rapids that she had her own music studio where she taught piano and voice in her home for 23 years. On June 6, 1956, Sylvia was united in marriage to Norman Bergeson at Glenwood Lutheran, where Norman was an intern. By
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1962, they had four children— Norma, John, Peter and Sara. The couple later divorced. On Aug. 25, 1968, Sylvia was united in marriage to Glenn Arnold Gunderson at Bethlehem Lutheran in Brainerd. They had reconnected at their 15-year class reunion. The family settled in Sauk Rapids, where David was born in 1970, completing the family. Sylvia and Glenn continued to live in the area until 1998, when they retired to the Gunderson farm on Pelican Lake in Glenwood. Sylvia was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran in St. Cloud for 30 years until she and Glenn moved back to Glenwood and became members of Glenwood Lutheran. She was active in the church choir, ELCA Women, Pope County Men’s Chorus accompanist, Solorlag of America, Minnesota Music Teachers Association, Minnesota State Fair Foundation, and numerous local, national and international organizations that supported people in need, peace and goodwill in the world. She enjoyed music, writing, baking, sewing, the Benton County Fair, the Minnesota State Fair, class
reunions, politics, the Great American Think Off, performing for many years in the Minnesota Center Chorale, singing at weddings and funerals, and watching baseball and football. In 1976, Sylvia represented Minnesota as an alto in the Bicentennial Choir that sang in Interlochen, Mich.. Sylvia especially cherished her family. She was the family planner for reunions and get-togethers. She loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s concerts and athletic events. She is survived by daughters Norma Bergeson of Sauk Rapids and Sara (Michael) Wilson of Surprise, Ariz.; sons John (Janet) Bergeson of St. Cloud, Peter Bergeson of Sauk Rapids, and David (Jessica) Gunderson of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren Lindsay Cajune-Duffy, William Wilson, Stephen Wilson, James Wilson, Siri Bergeson, Courtney Mae Bergeson, Emma Gunderson, Gustav Gunderson and Soren Gunderson; greatgrandchildren Ava Cajune, Iris O’Donnell, Brooke Wilson and Madeline Duffy; her brother Howard (Terry) Sylvester of Sauk Rapids; and many friends and relatives. Sylvia is preceded in death by her husband and loving companion for over 48 years, Glenn; her parents and her sister Lois Massee. Memorials are preferred to the Glenwood Lutheran renovation fund. A r r a n g e m e n t s : w w w. hoplinhitchcockfuneralhome. com. R-39-1B
taking a few minutes to learn about the disease can make all the difference in the world Notice of Sales-Public Notice of Abandoned Vehicle The personal property as follows, to-wit: to an Alzheimer’s caregiver Make: Chev someday. Model: Express VIN#: 1GBHG396281115104 Plate #: NONE All items will be sold by CarCo Towing, Inc, County of Benton, State of MN, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168B. minerals and nutrients in The registered owner or lienholder has the right to reclaim squash are vitamin E, vitamin the vehicle under section 168B.051. A registered owner or lienB6, magnesium, potassium, holder who fails to claim the impounded vehicle under section beta carotene, and folate or folic 168B.051 is deemed to waive any right to reclaim the vehicle and acid. They are all important for consents to the disposal or sale of the vehicle. Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald. an overall well-balanced diet. R-39-1B
Public Notices
Public Notices THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 22, 2006 M O RT G A G O R : Richard A Anderson and Tina A Anderson, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 17, 2007 Benton County Recorder, Document No. A345253. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank N.A.. Dated July 29, 2009 Recorded August 7, 2009, as Document No. A368021. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100021278831009217 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank N.A. PURSUANT to the power R E S I D E N T I A L of sale contained in said MORTGAGE SERVICER: mortgage, the above described U.S. Bank National Association property will be sold by the M O R T G A G E D Sheriff of said county as PROPERTY ADDRESS: follows: 10225 Rose Anna Beach Road DATE AND TIME OF Northwest, Rice, MN 56367 SALE: November 14, 2017 at TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 10:00 AM 120114400 PLACE OF SALE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Benton County Sheriff’s OfÀce, OF PROPERTY: 581 Highway 23 Northeast Lot Eight (8), Block Foley, MN One (1), Roseanna Beach 1st to pay the debt then secured by Addition, according to the plat said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, and survey thereof on Àle and on said premises, and the costs of record in the ofÀce of the and disbursements, including County Recorder in and for attorneys’ fees allowed by law Benton County, Minnesota. subject to redemption within APN 12.01144.00 six (6) months from the date of COUNTY IN WHICH said sale by the mortgagor(s), PROPERTY IS LOCATED: their personal representatives Benton or assigns unless reduced to ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: §580.07. $153,772.00 TIME AND DATE TO AMOUNT DUE AND VACATE PROPERTY: If the CLAIMED TO BE DUE real estate is an owner-occupied, AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, single-family dwelling, unless INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, otherwise provided by law, the PAID BY MORTGAGEE: date on or before which the $133,457.72 mortgagor(s) must vacate the That prior to the property if the mortgage is not commencement of this mortgage reinstated under section 580.30 foreclosure proceeding or the property is not redeemed Mortgagee/Assignee of under section 580.23 is 11:59 Mortgagee complied with all p.m. on May 14, 2018 unless notice requirements as required that date falls on a weekend by statute; That no action or or legal holiday, in which case proceeding has been instituted it is the next weekday, and at law or otherwise to recover unless the redemption period is the debt secured by said reduced to 5 weeks under MN mortgage, or any part thereof; Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 6, 2017 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 17-005662 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-38-6B
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Finding her center
Novak helps others through yoga BY ELIZABETH HOAG STAFF WRITER
SARTELL – Yoga is a practice that draws physical, mental and spiritual energy together into the body. Barb Novak, an avid yogi, has been practicing yoga for years to improve her health and stay focused and centered. “Yoga, to me, is the combination of body, mind and spirit. Different postures are used linking them together with our breath,” said Novak, of Rice. “It gives one the opportunity to still the mind, focus on the breath and movement and be more present in each moment.” In a world where people are constantly moving and the pace never seems to slow down, Novak provides insight into why she practices the health discipline. “Society keeps us moving faster and faster, needing and wanting stuff, and we don’t allow ourselves time to just be present and grateful,” she said. “Yoga has helped me to do this – appreciating myself, those around me and the universe as a whole.” Novak’s professional journey began in 2009, but her love for yoga started long before. “I had done yoga on and off for years; I tried it, liked how I felt and I always seemed to come back to it,” Novak said. Becoming a yoga instructor sat in the back of her mind as she watched and listened to other instructors. “I admired how peaceful they seemed and how they helped others feel good,” Novak said. She started looking at different yoga instructor certiÀcation courses in the Twin Cities until one caught her eye in Willmar at the Yoga Loft. After speaking with the owner, MaryBeth
PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HOAG
Barb Novak, of Rice, practices yoga. Novak is an certiÀed yoga instructor.
Nehl, she started her 2 0 0 - h o u r certiÀcation. “To become certiÀed, we met one weekend a month for eight months and completed homework – reading, writing and practicing,” she said. “In this type of training, you learn quite a bit about people which was an amazing experience.” During the time she pursued her certiÀcation journey, Novak’s husband, Bill, launched his full-time business and her best friend was diagnosed with NonHodgkin’s Lymphoma. “ M y y o g a weekends were refuge to some of the stressors at that time. I didn’t notice how stressed and overwhelmed I was until my Àrst night at yoga training,” she said. “We started with a yoga practice in a very warm studio having no clue what to expect from this weekend. I remember being in our Ànal relaxation, Savasana, and the tears streamed down my face. Whatever this journey was, I was ready to embrace it. Was it coincidence and fate that I would be there at this time in my life?” People participate in yoga for many reasons. “Yoga can link you to your inner being, but it also links us to everyone everywhere. You hear people talk about the mantra, Om, it is a vibration of the universe,” Novak said. “Think of the wind rustling the fall leaves, the
waves on the shoreline or the sound inside a seashell. This chant reÁects how the universe moves and we are a part of it through our breath, awareness and physical energy.” Novak has instructed yoga through Sartell Community Education for seven years and also teaches at Peak Physique in St. Cloud. During Novak’s sessions, class size varies. She has taught one person and classes of 25 or more people. “The fact that yoga is a non-competitive activity, ego free, and what transpires on your mat is your business, is very inviting for people. We are all built differently with various abilities,” she said. The biggest challenge Novak and other yoga instructors run into is the negative stigma surrounding yoga. “Yoga is a spiritual experience, not a religious one. Many people have preconceived ideas that they need to be Àt to successfully conduct different poses, but the truth is, anyone can do it,” she said. “It is beneÀcial for everyone. The Àrst step is getting out of your comfort zone and showing up.” Yoga should never be painful Novak continued. Yoga participants may feel stretched and lengthened
more than they thought possible, but it does happen, not only with the body, but with the mind, as well. “I enjoy my classes and watching everyone grow in their individual practice from week to week – from the inside out,” she said. While stretching and in classes, Novak’s favorite position is the halfmoon pose. “It helps with balance, strengthens, stretches, open your hips and chest, and it honestly just makes me happy from the energy it produces,” she said. “Yoga beneÀts your entire being: digestion, keeps you grounded and better focused, helps with posture and Áexibility, slows you down, increases strength and metabolism, brings oxygen to the brain and helps you sleep better.” Novak has noticed that sometimes people come in apprehensive, not knowing what to expect. However, they leave feeling better, more Áexible and calm, and are sleeping better, among other beneÀts. In addition to her classes, Novak has conducted workshops for various groups. No matter where Novak instructs, the sessions always end the same. “Yoga class ends with a very common yoga term, Namaste. Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and Àngers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest,” Novak said. “This is done as a symbol of gratitude and respect for each other honoring the divine in each other.” The avid yogi looks forward to providing a comfortable space for people and watching them grow. “Yoga is challenging, both physically and mentally. It helps your mind stop racing like a hamster wheel and gets you centered,” Novak said. “During poses, people can Ànd grace or their balance may be off. Some days are like that – it’s just life. We keep showing up. Every day we are blessed as we have a new day to start again.”
The Long Loss
Alzheimer’s crippling effect on family, friends BY MICHAEL STRASBURG STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD – Corrine Soyring is married, but often times, it no longer feels like she has a husband. Her spouse, Donnie Soyring, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease Àve years ago — but only in the last few months has the disease taken away many of Donnie’s memories and faculties, putting his friends and family into a period of protracted and complicated grief. When considering Alzheimer’s disease, the topic is usually centered on those who have the disease, their loss of memory and their changes in behavior. What’s rarely discussed is the effect the disease has on their loved ones, who also lose a great deal to Alzheimer’s — only they’re fully aware of it. They lose shared memories and reminiscence, those who are caregivers lose free time and independence, many lose future plans; but ultimately, they all lose a loved one. “Our families were friends forever, but the Àrst I can remember Donnie was in the 1st grade,” said Gene Kivi, Donnie’s oldest friend. Gene and Donnie grew up together at Strawberry Lake, just north of Detroit Lakes. Over six decades, and despite moving all across the country, the two men have stayed in constant contact. “There were times where we were in the cities together. Then he was on the West Coast and I was on the East Coast but we always kept in touch,” Gene said. “We built a cabin together after Donnie retired. We’ve been different places, because of work and things, but always got back together. One of the reasons we moved here was because they moved here.” Over the course of their nearlylifelong friendship, the two have
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Donnie Soyring (left) suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, but he and his wife Corrine are supported by their two close friends, Gene and Mary Kivi. Donnie and Gene have been friends since 1st grade.
countless memorable stories and adventures, but unfortunately for Gene, Donnie no longer shares many of those memories. This harsh reality is something Gene is still getting used to, as he processes the gradual loss of his best friend. “I jokingly said I’m going to slap him for doing this to me. I was looking forward to reminiscing,” said Gene, suddenly teary-eyed. “I think Gene feels robbed of a friend that he was wanting to do things with and enjoy what he remembered when they were retired,” said Mary Kivi, Gene’s wife. “He doesn’t get that now. He does some days in bits and pieces, but that joking and banter back and forth is gone for the most part.” Gene compared the loss he feels to the mourning the death of a loved one. “A death is more traumatic, but it’s over — you get used to it after the initial grief,” he said. “This kind of an illness just lingers and lingers. It’s very hard on you.” While Gene has known Donnie
the longest, Donnie’s wife Corrine is hit the hardest on a daily basis. As Donnie began his sharp decline earlier this year, Corrine went through different stages of grief. “I was angry,” she said. “I was angry at him for getting the disease, I was angry at God for giving him the disease, I was angry at myself for being so selÀsh. There are a lot of different things a person goes through with this. Gene said he felt robbed of his memories. We had this retirement all planned out. We had a home down in Florida, we had to sell it. We planned on traveling, now we can’t do that.” In addition to losing her retirement plans, Corrine has also lost a regular home life, as she is Donnie’s primary caretaker. At this stage of the disease, Donnie requires constant attention, as he is prone to wandering and will not remember to eat regularly. This need for care limits Corrine severely — though she now gets personal time on weekdays, as Donnie goes to an adult day care Àve times a week for seven hours.
Other times, Gene comes over to spend time with his oldest friends and give Corrine some free time. “Gene is great with him,” Corrine said. “I call them the odd couple,” Mary added. “Donnie will come up with something totally off-the-wall and Gene will just answer him and keep talking right on in with him,” Corrine continued. While the situation is still far from normal, the two couples have learned to work with it and take things day-by-day. Corrine is far past her initial anger and said that laughing at the absurdity is one way to help cope with the disease. “I think in a lot of it you have to Ànd the humor,” she said. “For instance, this morning we were watching Good Morning America and they were interviewing Ivanka Trump and he said ‘you know, she took care of Chrissy’s kids all of last winter.’ You just kind of have to chuckle with
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September is National Preparedness Month. There are things you can do now, at home, work and school to be prepared for a natural or man-made emergency. Emergencies do happen. Be it a winter storm that leaves you stuck at home or work, a thunderstorm that takes out the electricity for a period of time or a Áood during the spring thaw, each has unique planning components such as whether you’ll be “stuck” at home, asked to evacuate or whether you will have power. Make a plan today for your family and yourself. If your family is not together when a disaster strikes it is important everyone knows what to do. There are four easy steps. 1. Put together a plan by discussing the questions about receiving warnings, shelter, evacuation and what is your communication plan. 2. Consider speciÀc needs in your household such as pets, medical equipment needs, care of children and dietary needs. 3. Fill out a family emergency plan, download the plan at ready.gov. 4. Practice your plan with your family. Sign up for local emergency alerts. Benton County has a mass emergency notiÀcation system. The system will rely on public records so if your phone number is unlisted, unpublished or you have a cell phone you will not be called. However, you can visit www.co.benton.mn.us/ Emergency_Notification_System. php to register your land line or cell phone so you can receive notiÀcations and public announcements. Many areas of the county do not have outdoor warning sirens. This system is a way to notify those areas. Make preparing your family a goal, but start simple. This September, get started with these Àve things. • Purchase and store one gallon of water per person in your household. We recommend that you have one gallon per person per day for at least three days, but start with just one. • Purchase and store one can of soup or other “meal-in-a-can” such as spaghetti or chili per person in your household. • Find the Áashlights and ensure they work. Check if you have extra batteries for them. • Check your Àre extinguisher, it should be checked once per year. Check the pressure and make sure the pin is in place. • Ensure that you have at least one radio that runs on batteries and the batteries for it. Check out the great online resources www.ready.gov. Ready. gov has a great kids section, so log on with your children. Want to get involved? Join the Central Region MN Responds Unit. Volunteers include medical and public health professionals, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians and many community members such as interpreters, chaplains, ofÀce workers and legal advisors Our Central Region is fourteen counties strong ready to help with disasters and emergencies such as natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, radiation, chemical releases and biological incidents. You can learn more and register to become a responder at www.mnresponds.org.
Squash: nutritional benefits BY AMY PEICK, RD, LD; ASHLEY KIBUTHA, RD, LD; AND EMILY PARENT, RD, LD COBORN’S SUPERMARKET DIETICIANS
One of our favorite parts about fall is the change of the produce that’s in season. In our houses growing up, we always could count on squash being served at the table, especially this time of year. When you shop at your local grocer, you’ll see a variety of squash available. How do you know which one to choose? What do you do with it? Many of you, like myself, have recipes passed down from generations on the classic brown sugar squash that you have at Thanksgiving. Or maybe you’re one who only thinks of baby food when they hear the word squash. If you haven’t tried squash before or haven’t had it for a while, I challenge you to try the below squash
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SPORTS
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Seniors prevail BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – The junior and senior girls went head-tohead Sept. 20 as they competed for the homecoming powder puff game. The seniors triumphed with a Ànal score of 20-0. Sydney Plemel served as the quarterback for the seniors and completed several successful plays, including handoffs, passes and quarterback sneaks. The powder puff game is part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School homecoming week, which started Monday with the crowning of the homecoming king and queen, Zac Spohn and Brindelyn Mastey. The week concludes Sept. 22 with the Storm football game against Brainerd.
cross country
Runners compete in Little Falls BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Storm cross country team traveled to Little Falls Sept. 14 to compete in the Lucky Lindy Invitational. Jared Bentrud led the boys across the Ànish line in 110th with a time of 19:41.73. Dakota Johnson took 123rd with a time of 20:08.34. Cooper Grau-Firkus Ànished in 130th
with a time of 20:25.35. Jack Grabinski placed 139th with a time of 21:13.84. Morgan Freese followed shortly behind in 141st with a time of 21:54.85. Julia Severson started things off for the girls, crossing the Ànish line in 68th with a time of 22:25.38. Emma Mader placed 91st with a time of 23:23.67. Emily Sutton took 122nd with a time of 25:53.62.
Bemidji calm the Storm
PHOTO BY ANNA SALDANA
Above: Libby Asper races down the Àeld in attempt to avoid her senior opponents Sept. 20. Right: Destiney Parker (from left), Tiffany Welsh, Brindelyn Mastey, Paige Updike, Sam Patton and Abby Swanson smile as the junior class prepares for the Sept. 20 powder puff game.
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DeAndre Jackson and Marcus Santillana tackle a Bemidji ball carrier during the Sept. 15 game in Sauk Rapids.
SRR falls 37-12
Welch started the scoring off for the Storm with a threeyard run into the end zone the third quarter. Later that BY ANNA SALDANA quarter, JD Bates added the STAFF WRITER team’s second touchdown The Sauk Rapids-Rice with a Àve-year run. football team fell to the SR 0-0-12-0 Bemidji Lumberjacks Sept. B 7-7-7-16 Passing: Milton15, despite the home Àeld Stats: 5-16 138 yds. advantage and lots of cheering Baumgardner Rushing: Bates 90 yds, 1 TD; Welch fans. 57 yds, 1 TD; Tretter 49 yds; MiltonThe Storm was down Baumgardner 10 yds. Receiving: of close matches besides. They 14-0 at the half, but Tristan 80 yds; Massman 58 yds. are perfect for our number one spot and I’m excited to see what they can do the rest of the season.” Leen brings several years of tennis experience to the court, as she has been playing since she was Àve years old. She plays year-round and Saluting great accomplishments often trains with Jack Bowe, a professional tennis player in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in the area. She also coaches tennis through Sauk Rapids Community Education during Parent’s name: Tiffany the summer. Carlson. Decker, however, joined the team last season as a ÀrstGrade: 12. time tennis player. She takes lessons over the summer, but Activity/Sport typically takes the winter and accomplishment: Captain of spring off from tennis. the football team. “She’s good. You would never know she’s fairly new to What is your favorite part playing tennis,” Leen said. “I about football? My favorite really enjoy playing with her.” part about football is the team Together, the duo hones aspect. It is truly a team sport in on their main strategy and a brotherhood. Every – working together and person on the Àeld must trust communicating efÀciently every other person on the Àeld. during their matches. “We do a lot at the net, a lot of poaching,” Decker What is your best game/meet to date? My best game said. “We may get a lot of to date would be our game last year against Apollo. The pressure from our opponents, reason it was my best game is because the entire team played together very well all game, so that every player on Tennis duo page 2B the Àeld had a great game.
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SAUK RAPIDS – Andrea Decker and Rachel Leen are a force to be reckoned with. As the No. 1 doubles team for the Collision girls tennis team – a co-operative with Sauk Rapids-Rice, St. Cloud Apollo and St. Cloud Cathedral – the two have had their fair share of wins. Between the backhanded swings and the fast swipe of the wrist, the tennis ball rarely falls short of the net. “We love competing in doubles,” Decker said. “It’s fast-paced, a ton of fun and we work really well together. Because of the different swings we each bring to the court, we Ànd that our opponents can get caught off-guard. We tend to surprise them sometimes.” You wouldn’t know Leen and Decker attend two different schools based on their chemistry on the court. Leen is a senior at SR-R while Decker is in her senior year at Cathedral. “We knew each other from being on the team last year, which helps,” Leen said. “But even meshing our whole team together, there has never been any rivalry. We know we are
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Rachel Leen and Andrea Decker are the strongest doubles duo for the Collision girls tennis team. The two enjoy playing together and leading the team to success as captains.
one team, and we have to work together if we want to have a successful season.” The two have defeated doubles teams from Sartell and Fergus Falls, two teams that tend to be tough competition for the Collision. Even when the duo falls in a match, the
matches are often close. When facing Willmar Sept. 14, the duo fell 5-7, 4-6. “These two are pretty powerful together,” said coach Jamie Hatlestad. “While they don’t win all of their matches, they have a good amount of wins under their belt and a lot
Granite City wins home opener BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
With standing room only, the Granite City Lumberjacks sealed their Àrst win of the 2017-18 season Saturday night. Nearly 1,300 people packed Sports Arena East Sept. 16 to watch the Jacks take on the Alexandria Blizzard in the home opener. Granite City came out on top 3-1. The Lumberjacks held the Blizzard scoreless much of the game. With heavy pressure from the home team, the Blizzard has minimal attempts to set up a play. Granite City goalie David Mulligan did his part, shutting down breakaway drives and other plays as they came his way. After two periods with no opposing goals, Mulligan lost sight of the puck following a scufÁe at the boards. Alexandria’s forward, Brett Meister, snuck one past the veteran goalie just over eight minutes into the third.
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Granite City goalie David Mulligan stops a drive Alexandria’s Josiah Roan in the Àrst period of the Sept. 16 home opener at Sports Arena East. The Lumberjacks won 3-1.
The Lumberjacks game told a different story. Granite City hit the ice hard and netted two goals within the Àrst thirteen minutes of play. Forward Owen Sikich put up a point at four minutes 11
seconds with help from Braden Altena and Jordan Olson. Sikich dished one past goalie Brady Meyers on glove side. Logan Neu increased the lead by two when he chipped in a near impossible goal as he
was tripped in front of the net. Neu maintained composure and avoided falling into the crease for a good goal. He was assisted by Brandon Baker. The third period was the charm when Alexandria pulled their goalie with 55 seconds remaining, in hopes to tie the game. Altena took control of a deÁected puck, skated up ice and rocketed a spot on goal into the empty net. Mulligan tallied the assist. Granite City Ànished the game leading 3-1; overpowering the Blizzard 4620 in shots in goal. The Blizzard had 29 minutes on four infractions and Granite City 33 on six. Forwards Michael Behl and Brandon Bissett were ejected from the game four minutes into the second period for Àghting. The Jacks rematch the Blizzard at home in their third game of the season Sept. 23. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
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Collision falls to two Áocks of Cardinals BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
The Collision girls tennis team – a co-operative between Sauk Rapids-Rice, St. Cloud Apollo and St. Cloud Cathedral – fought hard for points Sept. 14 against Willmar, but fell short. A similar match-up on Sept. 19 occurred against Alexandria. The team lost both matches 7-0. Alexandria 7, Collision 0 The girls had a tough match against Alexandria Sept.
19. Elie Weinert and Morgan Thompson in No. 3 doubles had the closest match, going into three sets. In singles competition, Grace Middendorf in No. 1 and Taryn Czech in No. 2 both lost 1-6, 2-6. Jordyn Kruger lost 4-6, 1-6 in No. 3. Mataya Ganley lost 0-6, 0-6 in No. 4 singles. Rachel Leen and Andrea Decker lost 4-6, 2-6 in No. 1 doubles. Madison DeMarias and Amber McClellan teamed up for No. 2 doubles,
losing 3-6, 1-6. Weinert and Thompson lost in three sets 2-6, 7-6, 6-8 in No. 3 doubles. In extra doubles, Amanda Voigt and Olivia Bauerly lost 1-6, 2-6. Willmar 7, Collision 0 The closest match was in No. 1 doubles with Andrea Decker and Rachel Leen, a 5-7, 4-6 loss. In singles competition, Middendorf in No. 1 and McClelland in No. 4 lost 0-6, 0-6. Czech lost 1-6, 2-6 in No. 2. Kruger lost 0-6, 1-6 in No.
3. Abby Trelfa and Bauerly, in No. 5 and No. 6 singles respectively, were extras to the match, but did not count for team points. Trelfa lost 5-7, 2-6. Bauerly won 7-6. Decker and Leen lost 5-7, 4-6 in No. 1 doubles competition. Ganley and DeMarias lost 2-6, 2-6 in No. 2. Weinert and Thompson lost 2-6, 0-6 in No. 3. Voigt and Bauerly contributed to extra doubles competition, losing 1-6, 0-6.
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