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Vol. 164, No. 24

Preliminary levy set, budget work session scheduled

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

RICE — The city of Rice approved a $481,111 preliminary levy Sept. 17.

The levy amount must be reported to Benton County by late September and cannot be increased for 2019.

It can however be reduced by the end of the year if the city so chooses.

The levy itself is a $39,725 increase over last year’s levy amount. Yet property tax payers will see an increase in the city’s portion of their statement by less than 1 percent.

Rice’s tax rate will be about 34 percent in 2019.

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PUBLIC NOTICES • Benton County Minutes, Sept. 4, 2018 - pg. 14 • Assumed Name Michael Music Studio - pg. 14 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Schlien - pg. 17 • Mortgage Foreclosure - Breitbach - pg. 17

OBITUARIES • Ernest L. Oltz • Patricia M. Spiczka

Storm homecoming week ept. 23 commences S

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The 2018 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School homecoming candidates – Abigail Trelfa (front, from left) Mikayla Zaske, Morgan Weinand, Ann Starr and Camden Patterson; (back, from left) Jack Grabinski, Jake Ackerman, Talon Cummings, Matthew Kahl and Kole Kutzera – celebrate outside the high school Sept. 19 in Sauk Rapids. Coronation takes place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the SRRHS Performing Arts Center.

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The Sauk RapidsRice High School will celebrate its homecoming week Sept. 23-Sept. 29.

The public is invited to show their Storm pride at numerous events.

Coronation will kick off the week’s event, taking place at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 24 at the SRRHS Performing Arts Center. The theme is “There’s no place like homecoming.”

Seniors Abigail Trelfa, daughter of Mike and Michelle Trelfa; Mikayla Zaske, daughter of Dave and Michelle Zaske; Morgan Weinand, daughter of Mike and Heidi Weinand; Ann Starr, daughter of Evgene and Angela Starr; and Camden Patterson, daughter of Douglas and Kristi Patterson, will vie for the title of homecoming queen.

Seniors Jack Grabinski, son of Michael and Jes Grabinski; Jake Ackerman, son of Kevin

and Lisa Ackerman; Talon Cummings, son of Chet Cummings and Alison Ward; Matthew Kahl, son of Mike and Margie Kahl; and Kole Kutzera, son of Sherri Hasselbring, are the candidates for homecoming king.

The seniors vs. juniors powder puff football game will take place at the Sauk RapidsRice Middle School football field at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Friday, Sept. 28 includes multiple events.

A parade will

commence at 5:30 p.m. at Third Street South near the Mississippi Heights Elementary’s parking lot.

It will travel to Eighth Avenue South where is will proceed north to First Street South. It will head east to the middle school’s stadium parking lot.

The Storm varsity football game against the Sartell Sabres begins at 7 p.m. SRRHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Leon Thelen, Pam Brennan, Pete Bergeson and the late Jared Lazer

will be announced at half time. An alumni and hall of fame social gathering continues at Molitor’s Quarry Grill and Bar, beginning at 9 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept.

29, the second annual Pleasantview 5K Run/ Walk and Kids 1K event begins at 9 a.m. at Pleasantview Elementary School. Following, will be the SRRHS Athletic Hall of Fame and Induction Ceremony at 10 a.m. in

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Hall of Fame inductee: Jared Lazer

Continuing a legacy

BY ANNA (SALDANA) HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — Those who knew Jared Lazer describe him as humble and someone who could be friends with anyone. Whether he was on the athletic fields, in the community or hanging out with friends, Jared, a 2002 Sauk RapidsRice graduate, was known to be friendly and helpful.

“He was genuinely a very good person,” said Jillayne, Jared’s wife. “He cared about other people, had a great sense of humor and was outgoing, but reserved and modest at the same time.”

Growing up, Jared was involved in athletics at Trinity Lutheran School, playing organized sports and summer leagues. That passion continued at the high school level, where he competed as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track and field. He scored over 20 touchdowns for the Sauk Rapids-Rice football team and earned all-conference in Storm basketball. His specialty was track, where he earned a state championship in the 300-meter hurdles and a second-place finish in the state 110 hurdles.

Jared was looking forward to his induction into the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Athletic Hall of Fame, set to occur Saturday, Sept. 29. However, Jared’s life came to a tragic end in a car accident June 16. Jillayne will be accepting the award on her husband’s behalf.

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Jared Lazer is one of this year’s Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Althetic Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored Sept. 29. Lazer’s wife, Jillayne, will accept the award on behalf of her late hustband.

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Tyler has been growing and selling pumpkins for 11 years. In the beginning, he only grew and sold jack-o’-lanterns. “Pumpkins became my favorite to grow because as a kid, I would lose interest after a month but they would still look good in the fall,� Tyler said.

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Tyler enjoys growing and caring for the pumpkins, while Chelsea enjoys selling them and talking with the customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people who come out to buy the pumpkins, they just love it,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pumpkins make them so happy. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had teachers from daycares and schools come out to pick up mini pumpkins for their students.â&#x20AC;?

Tyler and Chelsea grow their crops on three fields, which make up a little less than one acre. This year, they planted 2,000 plants.

Before planting, Tyler maps out where to plant what. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I plant miniature pumpkins and gourds in one area, the ones we paint are planted in another area, and jack-oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-lanterns are in a different area,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I change the plans several times before we plant the seeds.â&#x20AC;?

Seeds are planted by hand in mid-May, followed by six weeks of weeding and watering until the plants and vines are large enough to overtake whatever weeds remain.

Cutworms and cucumber beetles are the two biggest pests the Aschenbrenners face during the growing season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spray the fields to keep the pests out,â&#x20AC;? Tyler said.

The couple also paint pumpkins, which many customers enjoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He paints the leaves, I paint the flowers,â&#x20AC;? Chelsea said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The white pumpkins with the gold glitter spray seem to be a favorite.â&#x20AC;?

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Chelsea and Tyler Aschenbrenner, of Rice, hold up their favorite variety of pumpkins Sept. 18 in front of their setup where they sell pumpkins, gourds and squash.

Tyler is holding a pumpkin variety called Wolf and Chelsea is holding a Porcelain Doll pumpkin.

their business, sales and the number of customers increased. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We opened for business Sept. 14 and the bins of mini pumpkins, which were plump full, are now way down in a matter of five days,â&#x20AC;? Tyler said.

Other items they sell include corn stalks, mini straw bales, flint corn, peacock feathers, gourds and squash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a self-serve system,â&#x20AC;? Tyler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set out our items in two tents in the front yard filled with items for people to pick and

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Both Tyler and Chelsea work elsewhere fulltime and after work, they are in the fields picking pumpkins, or inside painting. They hope to expand the business to meet the growing demands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of it we learn as we go,â&#x20AC;? Tyler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be nice to make this business our primary income one day.â&#x20AC;?

Blaze pumpkins are stocked on a table for customers Sept. 18 at Home Grown Pumpkins in Rice. Tyler and Chelsea Aschenbrenner grow and sell pumpkins.

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dad that pushed him to previous record that was personal bests, but he be a three-sport athlete. set 29 years prior. shined, too, when he “He always really “He loved being on raced in individual from front enjoyed being with the the track [team],” said events competing against teams and around the Judy, Jared’s mother himself. He was his own “He was very competition,” said Scott “He would get excited biggest critic.” modestly excited about Lazer, Jared’s dad. “He to see teammates earning Jared was also a the induction,” Jillayne liked being coached two-year captain of said. “He was very and developed, too. the basketball team in honored to be chosen He always wanted his junior and senior and spoke highly of his to do better.” seasons and was a coaches and experience Jared’s greatest “He loved being on the captain of both the at Sauk Rapids. It will success came from football and track teams mean a lot to accept the his time on the track [team]. He would get in his senior year. award for him, but it will track. In addition excited to see teammates He earned athlete of go more to his kids. They to the state AA earning personal bests, but the year as a senior. were his No. 1.” meet success in “He was honored he he shined, too, when he was Jared will be inducted the hurdles events, chosen,” Judy said. alongside Pam Brennan Jared held 11 raced in individual events “But he never bragged (1976), Pete Bergeson records – six indoor competing against himself. or boasted about it. He (1979) and Leon Thelen and five outdoor – about it a little He was his own biggest talked (1960). both individually bit after it happened, critic.”

Jared grew up in a and in relay teams. but not for long.” family passionate about In the 110 hurdles, Following high - Judy, Jared’s mother athletics, and it was his he broke the school, Jared had the choice to pursue either football or track as he enrolled at St. Cloud State University. He chose track, where he earned conference champion in the 400 hurdles, setting a school record at 52.06 seconds.

“He had an impressive resume,” Judy said. “He was obviously deserving of all his hard work, natural talents and integrity. I really think he was looking forward to being inducted. I know it meant a lot to him to be recognized.”

Jillayne, Scott, Judy and Jared’s three children – Audrey, Peyton and Parker – will attend the Sept. 29 induction, which takes place at 10 a.m. in the Sauk Rapids-Rice PHOTO SUBMITTED Jared Lazer stiff arms his opponent in a Storm football game. Lazer, a 2002 SRRHS High School commons.

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A photo of Jared Lazer participating in hurdles at the 2002 Minnesota State AA Track and Field Meet rests with his medal. Lazer was the state champion in the 300-meter hurdles that year.

Pulse on people Benton County marriage applications - Andrew Alexander Duke and Cara Marie Haekenkamp, both of St. Cloud.

- Joshua Paul Garceau and Savanna Mary McCann, both of Clear Lake.

Area residents receive academic scholarships ST. CLOUD — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation, in conjunction with CommunityGiving, has awarded $168,600 in academic scholarships for the coming school year to 101 students in the upper Midwest. CommunityGiving administers 77 separate scholarship funds that have been established by individuals, families and businesses to support area students in educational pursuits.

Kayla Kahl, of Rice, received $2,000 from the Michael and Karel Helgeson Generations Scholarship Fund. Rylee Hackett, of Sauk Rapids, received $1,000 from the Foley Area Foundation Scholarship Fund. Catherine Julius, of Sauk Rapids, received $1,000 from the Julie Ann Hanson Scholarship Fund.

Connor Kockler, of Sauk Rapids, received $1,000 from the Bill and Joyce Coborn Memorial Scholarship Fund. Emma Mader, of Sauk Rapids, received $1,000 from the Brian Klinefelter Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund.

graduate, was a three sport athlete.

from front The council will participate in a work session Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. to discuss budget recommendations and a wish list of items submitted from city departments. The list exceeds $132,000.

Rice’s Truth in Taxation meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 3.

In other council news: - Approved a $9,798 purchase of a Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. play-

ground to replace the existing play area at the Rice ballfields. The system is commercial grade and will be delivered and installed by the company. The parks board will use repair and maintenance funds for the purchase. Donations will continue to be accepted to offset the cost.

- Approved a $101.48 donation for the Rice Fire Department from the Shepherd of the Pines.

- Approved a proclamation for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day which will be observed Oct. 15.

- Residents will be notified through the fall newsletter that the council will be reviewing a possible water and sewer rate increase in the coming months to offset repairs and replacements to the city’s water and sewer infrastructure. Projects estimated to exceed $400,000.

According to minutes

from the Aug. 13 water committee meeting, the council will address a recommended $3 increase and 10 percent tier increase to both water and sewer fees.

If approved the new fees would be effective Jan. 1, 2019. The council has not yet discussed or acted on this matter.

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Little Falls man arrested on active warrants, new charges RICE — A Little Falls man was arrested Sept.

18 in Watab Township following contact with a Benton County Sheriff’s Deputy.

Daniel Gene Hoehle, 32, was transported to the Benton County Jail on charges of giving a false name to a peace officer and possession of methamphetamine.

Hoehle also had two active warrants for his arrest.

A deputy stopped at a residence on Indian Road Northwest to conduct an investigation when he made contact with Hoehle, as well as Willow Mae Adkins-Bollig, 19, of Little Falls, and the person the deputy was originally searching for while they were sitting in a vehicle.

The deputy detected the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and Adkins-Bollig, the driver, admitted to have finished smoking the substance, handing law enforcement a container with trace amounts of the drug. The deputy asked Hoehle, the passenger, to step outside of the vehicle; Hoehle originally identified himself as his twin brother.

Upon discovery of Hoehle’s true identity and his active warrants, the vehicle was searched, yielding drug paraphernalia and a small bag of suspected methamphetamine found on the ground near the passenger door. Hoehle admitted the bag was his property.

Adkins-Bollig was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and released.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Rice Fire Department in this incident.

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A century old enterprise Rapids Upholstery celebrates 100 years

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — In 1918, Jack Parfitt took a chance on a business in Sauk Rapids that has stood the test of time.

For a century, the people at Rapids Upholstery have helped residents of central Minnesota turn the old into new by way of skilled craftsmanship.

The enterprise, now owned by partners Al Berndt and John Sprengeler, celebrated 100 years of business with an open house celebration Sept. 15.

“It was a good day,” said Berndt, of Sauk Rapids. “It was fun to see everyone milling around, talking and looking at the cars. A lot of people came and congratulated us.”

Berndt first tried his hand at the upholstery business as a young boy.

“I grew up with it,” he said.

Living near former

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John Sprengeler (left) and Al Berndt stand outside their business Rapids Upholstery Sept. 17 in Sauk Rapids. The business was founded in 1918.

rebuilding it to where it’s a new piece when you are done. It’s very rewarding, working with the pieces and seeing the people’s expressions when they come and pick it up.”

Similarly to how Berndt entered the business, Sprengeler helped at Rapids Upholstery between high school and his first year of college. He became a partner in January 2015.

Rapids Upholstery, which accommodates clientele with residential, commercial and automotive projects, is housed in a nearly 4,000-square-foot building tucked behind the Dairy Queen on North Benton Drive.

“We do everything,” Berndt said. “If it is upholstery related, we can do it.”

Berndt and Sprengeler work full time and staff two part-time employees, but label the business as a family operation, saying multiple family members and friends help with completing projects when needed.

“On large jobs, we’ll bring in a couple extra helping hands,” said Sprengeler, of Waite Park.

Berndt agreed.

“We have people in the Al Berndt, owner of Rapids Upholstery, explains the variety of fabric the business keeps wings that when we need in stock. Customers can come in with an idea and Berndt and his staff can help educate extra help on bigger projthem as to what products to use. ects, we can bring them in owners Jim and Dolores Herndon – who bought the business from Parfitt in the early 1970s – Berndt and his father helped the couple with deliveries and projects from time to time. When the Herndons returned the favor by helping Berndt reupholster his 1977 Monte Carlo, he realized the profession was one he enjoyed.

Berndt began his apprenticeship in 1988. He purchased Rapids Upholstery from the family in 1995.

“I like building stuff and the creative part of working with my hands; it fit,” Berndt said. “I like doing the work – taking something that is really ratty and broke down, and

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Roughly 70 percent of the company’s work comes from commercial contracts that outfit lobbies, medical facilities, restaurants and places such as the Crossroads Center food court.

The remaining jobs are split between household and automotive repairs and re-dos.

“The automotive side can be anything from newer vehicles with seat tears, all the way back to the very first vehicles and complete interiors,” Sprengeler said.

“From kits to custom, it doesn’t matter.”

Berndt and Sprengeler pride themselves on their craft and keep themselves educated to accommodate their clientele and the vast array of projects that come to the shop.

The duo has also made it a priority to meet deadlines in order to keep their customer base coming back.

“That’s one we concentrate on quite a bit,” Berndt said. “If we give them a date, we hit it. We’ll stay here late, come back at night, come here early in the morning just to meet those timelines.”

Each week, there are on average 10 projects cycling through the shop.

“Sometimes you are working on something that is not going well,” Berndt said. “You walk away from it, go work on something else and come back to it the next day or later on that day, and then it falls together. I always have at least three, four or five projects going on at one time. We don’t start one and finish one; they are all in different stages.”

Rapids Upholstery has outlasted a lifetime of business in the Sauk Rapids area, and it will continue to be a labor of love for Berndt and Sprengeler.

“The industry will never die,” Berndt said.

“There is always going to be a need for this. We are very passionate about what we do. This isn’t a hobby for us; we take it very seriously.”

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OBITUARIES Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. Sept.

20 at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Patricia “Pat” Mae Spiczka, 67 of Sauk Rapids who passed away Sept. 15, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Friends and relatives called 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to the service at

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the church on Thursday.

Parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Patricia was born March 30, 1951, in St. Cloud to Leo and Alvina (Obremski) Jackels. She was united in marriage to Paul Spiczka April 25, 1975. Pat lived in Sauk

Ernest L. Oltz Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice for Ernest Leonard Oltz, age 84, from Rice, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home Sept. 17, 2018.

Rev. David Edge will officiate. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the church with prayers and a time of sharing at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Ernie was born to Joseph and Elise (Nielsen) Oltz in rural Watab Township at the family farm June 2, 1934.

He worked on the family farm and went to grade school at District 29

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School House and attended and graduated from Sauk Rapids High School. Ernie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Ernie was married to Marjorie Lagergren Oct. 26, 1957.

Ernie spent his working life in service and sales starting out with his brother at the Lincoln Ave Garage and then Hornibrook Motors and then to Otto Bros. where he picked up the nickname “Captain

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Rapids all of her life. She worked as a registered nurse for the St. Cloud Hospital for over 20 years, retiring in 1995.

Pat also managed the family-owned business P.B.S. Metalworks, Inc. for over 25 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Pat enjoyed gardening, going to the cabin on Pelican Lake at Breezy Point, quilting, crocheting and embroidery. She also loved to cook and she made the best soup. Pat liked anything crafty that she had an idea for, and that Paul was able to complete. She loved spending time with her children and making memories with

her grandchildren.

Pat was most proud of her children’s accomplishments.

Pat is survived by her husband Paul of Sauk Rapids; son, Samuel (Mandy) of Sauk Rapids; daughter, Loni (Wade) Jacobsen of Rice; grandchildren, Riley, Lauren, Libby, Zoe and Chase; and sisters, Margie (Joe) Knettel of St. Stephen and Susan (Duane) Graczyk of St. Cloud. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Jackels.

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Ernie enjoyed hunting and fishing, bowling, horseshoes and camping.

He also had a great sense of humor. He was a “Dodge” guy. Ernie was a loving father, grandpa and greatgrandpa. He was active in their church, Shepherd of the Pines. Ernie was a Extension Master Gardner with many beautiful flower beds and also was a talented woodworker making many beautiful wood projects on his wood lathe and special gifts for great grandchildren. He enjoyed tinkering and could fix most anything. Ernie will be missed greatly by many.

Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margie of Rice; children, Walter (Mary Ann) Oltz of Sauk Rapids, James (Sue

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A special thanks to Dr. Boelter and Dr. Ausban; nurse, Jen; CentraCare Home Heath and Hospice for their compassionate care.

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FOLEY — Benton County taxpayers may see a reduction on their taxes from the county level come 2019.

Although the county’s proposed levy will increase $186,446 over last year’s amount, growth in the tax base will cut the county tax rate to 61.09 percent in 2019. The 2018 tax rate was 64.36 percent.

Benton County Assessor Michael Harvey is expecting a 6.4 percent growth in the county’s tax capacity. Despite this large growth, Benton County Administrator Monty Headley said the board chose to keep the levy increase to less than 1 percent.

“The past few years our board has tried to limit the increase in our levy to the percentage growth in new construction,” Headley said. “… We want a more solid basis for our levy changes. We want to base it on new tangible construction, not changes in value, (because) as the recession taught us a very harsh lesson that values can actually go down.”

Property owners will not necessarily see a decrease on their tax statement however. The amount on the invoice will be dictated by the property’s value (and whether it increased or decreased) as well as levies from respective school districts, cities and townships. .

The 2019 budget will increase by $2.66 million, but $2.2 million will be spent on reconstructing County Road 78 from County Road 2 to the Morrison County border. The project will be funded through accumulated levy funds, county program aid and the wheelage tax.

The budget increase accounts for a 2 percent wage increase in labor agreements for county employees, plus step and longevity increases. County worker health insurance premiums did not see an increase over 2018.

Other projected expenses will include updating the human services department to an electronic document management system, adding a social worker to assist with case load, purchasing body cameras for the sheriff deputies, replacing paper voter registration tablets with an electronic alternative, updating the emergency operations center, adding money to the highway department’s overlay fund.

“Many of these policy issues are funded with reserves,” Headley said. “Our reserve levels are in really good shape, and our reserve fund can fund a good chunk of these policy issues [projects].

Headley said more than $600,000 in reserves will be spent on the above improvements. The county will also use revenue from the County Aid Program and inmate boarding to offset spending.

The county’s Truth in Taxation public meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the Benton County Boardroom.

In other board news: - Authorized Benton Soil and Water Conservation District to submit the Benton County water plan to the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources.

The commissioners participated in a work session Sept. 10 to make additional updates to the document.

- Approved a resolution authorizing the county administrator to submit an application to the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission to designate Bend in the River Regional Park as a regional park.

Although the word is in the original name of the park, it has not yet been properly certified to receive Legacy grant funds.

- Approved the solid waste service fee at $10 per unit. The assessment will appear on the Benton County real estate tax statements which are due and payable to the following January. This reflects no change from prior years.

- Awarded two reclaim projects to Knife River Corporation, which was the lowest responsible bidder in both bid openings. Approximately three miles of County Road 58 in Minden Township and roughly four miles County Road 22 in Alberta Township from CSAH 14 west to CSAH 3 will be reclaimed this fall, left gravel over the winter months and paved next spring.

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EDITORIAL

Sauk Rapids-Rice Homecoming 2018

Homecoming is tradition that dates back to the early 19th century. Scholars debate whether the tradition originated at the University of Missouri, Baylor UniverBY AARON SINCLAIR sity or the University SRR Superintendent of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Homecoming is a time for alumni to return to their alma maters to reconnect with their classmates, school and community. The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District welcomes alumni, current students and families, and the community to celebrate the strong tradition that exists in the Sauk Rapid-Rice communities and schools.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice School District has a long history. The first public school in Sauk Rapids appears on records in 1858. An early closing of school in 1886 likely saved many lives because the school was demolished in the April 14 tornado along with most of the city of Sauk Rapids.

On May 15, 1886, voters decided to build a new school using bonds not to exceed $10,000. In January 1896, the schoolhouse that was built was destroyed by fire. In April, the Russell School was built and remained Sauk Rapids High School until it was replaced by a new high school, Hillside, in the 1930s.

Upon its completion, a newspaper headline in August 1928 called Hillside one of the most modern in design and construction in the state that featured mobile seating (pullout bleachers) and a gym, auditorium and assembly combined into one.

In 1960, a new Sauk Rapids senior high school was built at 901 First Street S., Sauk Rapids, and the Hillside building was converted into an elementary school. This building serves as Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.

In 1969, Rice voted to join the Sauk Rapids school district, changing the ISD No. 47 name to Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. In 2003, due to further increases in enrollment, Mississippi Heights Middle School was built. This building remained the middle school until 2003 when the current Sauk Rapids-Rice High School was constructed.

Whether alumni attended Russell School, Hillside or the current high school, all are invited to come together to reconnect and celebrate Sauk Rapids-Rice Homecoming 2018.

Homecoming will begin with coronation for the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 24. This event takes place at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in the performing arts center.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 the powder puff football game will take place at the Sauk RapidsRice Middle School football field.

The homecoming parade will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. The parade will include businesses and community organizations, the Marching Storm, the Sauk Rapids Fire Department, VFW Post No. 6992 color guard, Buffalo Wild Wings, the Girl Scouts, and various clubs and groups from schools across the district. The parade route will begin at the Mississippi Heights parking lot and follow Third Street South to Eighth Avenue to First Street South. The parade will end at the Sauk Rapids Middle School parking lot at the stadium.

The football game versus Sartell is at 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 28. Hall of fame inductees will be introduced at halftime. Following the game, the homecoming dance will take place at the high school. Also, after the game, there will be an alumni and hall of fame social at Molitor’s Bar and Grill in Sauk Rapids.

The Sauk Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Brunch and Induction Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 in the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School commons.

Also on Saturday are the homecoming 1K and 5K races at Pleasantview Elementary. The 1K starts at 9 a.m. The 5K starts immediately after the 1K. Registration and race pick-up begins 30 minutes before race start. Same day registrations are accepted; shirts are available for same day registrations until we run out.

We hope to see you. Go Storm.

Sugar beet gone sour Did I ever tell you about my ading outfit I contacted? Well, he was out of ventures to Bird Island? town. The operator’s wife sent her neighbor Don’t worry. I am still not sure which was pretty nice and thoughtful, but he where this place is either. After all, I could not help me either. He did not have his never got there. neighbors’ tools.

About two years ago, my boyI had to have been stuck on the side friend was working late on a Friday of the road for nearly four hours before my when he was supposed to pick up his BY NATASHA BARBER boyfriend got off work and made the twogirls. Somehow managing to have a hour trek down to save his girl. By this time, stress-free Friday, I offered to drive it was dusk. to Bird Island and retrieve the young He wrenched and he wrenched to change ladies myself. All was well until my aunt called. that tire (think big bad wolf and a house made of See, I am not always quick to answer the phone, bricks) but it simply would not budge. but that day I did. We talked casually, and I was withThis is where the story gets grainy. I must have in eyesight of the Olivia water tower when my tire been overtired and highly-stressed. I think one of blew. Sugar. the field mates had a cutting torch and oxygen in his It happened all very quickly and to be honest less truck. I also remember beating the sugar (pardon my traumatic than I had expected. I was able to keep my expression) out of my Jeep by driving it back and composure and pull off to the side of the road without forth erratically in the field trenches until we broke rolling my top-heavy Jeep. the bead. Somehow, we got home that night but it Bird Island and Olivia are nearly two hours south was well past 11 p.m. and on empty stomachs. We of Rice by way of Litchfield and Cosmos. There is must have drove my vehicle home but in all honesty, not much around. It was autumn, so the most activity I cannot remember.

I came across was the trucks hauling sugar beets.

The moral of the story? It is harvest season. No I am not helpless, but I cannot say I am the most matter where you go in Minnesota there is likely to confident women in the world either when it comes be some sort of farm machinery or possible harvest to cars. The first thing I did was make a phone call. debris on the road. A simple second or less of a disThe second: flagged down a farmer. traction could have you wasting away at a dusty farm I asked the gentleman to help me change my tire. approach for longer than expected or worse, much God bless his heart, but I should have done it myself. much worse. You never know what you might run Soon enough, the lug nuts were stripped, and he gave into – or over. Mine was a sugar beet. up and went back to his beet harvesting. The tow-

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Pruning now or later?

What time of the year is best for pruning be pruned at any time. However, trees that trees and shrubs? Shrubs that bloom should are prone to fire blight such as mountain be pruned right after the blooming season. ash, apple, crabapple, hawthorn, pear and Lilacs, rhododendrons and other shrubs set some others, and oak trees prone to oak their next year’s blooms soon after their curwilt should be pruned only in late winter. rent blooms have finished. So, pruning imTree branches should be cut with a mediately after blooming will allow mainthree-step method. First cut a few inches tenance of the plant, but not cut off the next out from the trunk from the bottom of the

BY LINDA G. year’s flowers. branch up, cutting only 1 inch or so deep.

TENNESON Trees and shrubs that do not bloom are a Then cut the branch off completely a few Green and different matter. Oak trees should be pruned inches out from this first cut, cutting from Growing in only in mid-winter because the open wound Benton County the top down. Third, cut the remaining made by a pruning cut is attractive to insects stub off just outside of the slightly larger that can infect the tree. Pruning done on oaks at other width where the branch begins to emerge from the times of the year should be done with an application main trunk. This is called the branch collar. The reaof shellac immediately after the cut is made. In other son to make the first cut is to keep the bark from ripwords, within a few minutes to prevent any insect in- ping down the side of the main trunk when the weight festation. Other trees may be pruned at other or at all of the partially cut branch starts to pull away from times of the year. the tree. The shallow cut on the bottom of the branch Pruning should be done in late winter when the stops this ripping. The third cut removes the remaintrees are dormant and there are no leaves to make ing wood and encourages the branch collar to begin it easier to determine which branches should be re- the healing process. Look at trees that have been moved. Pruning often stimulates new growth which pruned a year or more in the past. You should see coincides with the coming spring season. Tree branch- smooth bark in a ring or donut shape that is growing es that overhang roofs should be removed because inward on the branch collar. This is the tree’s method they may eventually damage the shingles. Crossing of healing the wound created by the branch removal. branches that rub against another branch or may grow Remove water sprouts, those thin branches that grow to do so in the future should be removed. Also remove straight up on crabapples, and other trees and suckers branches that may damage nearby buildings if a storm that grow right at the base of an existing tree. If you should cause them to break off. You may wish to keep are in doubt as to which branches should be removed a tree in a round or oval shape and branches that do or the branch to be removed is very large, consult an not conform may need to be removed. Fruit trees are International Society of Arboriculture certified arborpruned to allow light and air circulation in the inte- ist. rior of the tree, which will promote fruit production.

Also check online for the Tree Owner’s Manual Do not remove more than 25 percent of the tree’s live put out by the United States Department of Agriculbranches at any one time. ture. It is available for printing in a PDF format. This Winter is the best time of year to prune because manual gives detailed information on tree planting, branches are easy to see, diseases cannot be spread pruning and general care. and there is minimal stress to the tree. Most trees can

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I first met Dave when he was a St. Cloud Police patrol officer. He was promoted to sergeant in the St. Cloud Police Department where I had the opportunity to coordinate with him professionally on criminal and social challenges common to both of our jurisdictions. As the police chief of Waite Park, his reputation is one of open honesty. Dave is highly principled and entirely above reproach. You can trust this guy to do the right thing.

Since his early childhood in central Minnesota, Dave has been on a path of continuing personal and professional growth. He has performed well as a patrol officer, supervisor, trainer, coach, academic instructor, innovator and social advocate for crime victims as well as for the misdirected violators. As sheriff, Dave Bentrud will be able to bridge relationships across organizational and bureaucratic boundaries. He has polished his personal and professional talents across all spectrums and levels of educational achievement.

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On Dec. 11, the Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District will honor the Haucks, as the 2018 Outstanding Conservation Cooperators of the Year for their soil and water conservation efforts on their farm.

“Since sixth grade, I have been interested in soil. … It is humbling,” Mel said about receiving the award.

The Haucks farm 200 of their 235 acres of land, growing corn and soybeans. Three decades

ago the couple began notilling as a way to manage their cropland.

“Soil is a living thing filled with microorganisms,” Mel said. “By tilling the soil, it disturbs the biodiversity and kills the organisms that reside within.”

With almost 50 years of farming experience under his belt, Mel has tried many techniques to improve his farming operation while trying to be considerate of the land he is using.

“I’ve gained interest in soil conservation by reading a lot of publications and seeing what works through trial and error,” he said. “I would consider myself a student of soil conservation.”

From the early 1990s until now, the Haucks have been actively working with different programs to implement other practices.

In 1998, the Haucks established a riparian

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Mel Hauck runs his hand through his cover crop Sept. 19 at his farm south of Foley. Mel plants rye grass, berseem clover, tillage radish and, in years past, turnips in this soybean fields.

state.”

On the west side of the Haucks’ homestead is a line of white pine, green ash, and black and white spruce.

“NRCS [Natural Resources Conservation Service] helped with what trees we should plant, how far apart to plant them and what trees would survive better depending on the condition and moisture of the soil,” Mel said.

Along with NRCS, the Haucks have received assistance with soil and fertilizer advice from the University of Minnesota Extension and Centra Sota Cooperative.

From 1993 to 2017, 50 percent of the Haucks crop land was no till. In the spring of this year, Mel decided to no-till 100 percent of his fields.

“Nature on its own produces vegetation,” Mel said. “Plants grow and die, and the cycle repeats. Over time, the layer of decaying vegetation Black and white spruce, green ash and white pine line the west side of Mel and created a great top black buffer strip by planting 2,400 trees of four varieties.

“Before we planted the trees, it was an open field and it was heavily pastured,” Mel said.

“There were only a few big oak trees and that wasn’t natural. I wanted to restore it to its natural

Marianne Hauck’s farm Sept. 19 south of Foley. The couple planted 2,400 trees in 1998 to serve as a riparian buffer strip.

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Hauck from pg. 8 soil. After we started tilling, we began noticing a problem with erosion.”

It was this concern that made Mel decide to not only to discontinue tilling, but also introduce cover crops.

“We introduced cover crops in 2015 to help with the soil diversity,” Mel said.

“With only two crops it was limiting the biodiversity of the soil, but by introducing four different cover crops the soil is becoming more diverse.”

By introducing rye grass, berseem clover, tillage radish and, in years past, turnips, the Haucks’ soil has created more sustainable nutrients for

worms and bacteria to eat and thrive in, contributing more to biodiversity.

“Each cover crop has a purpose, like storing nitrates and breaking up the hard pan of the soil,” Mel said.

Every year, during the first week of May, the Haucks plant soybeans and three months later, during the first week of August, they plants the cover crops.

“I mix my cover crop with fertilizers, place it in an air flow fertilizer spreader and employees of Centra Sota Coop drive it across my existing crop,” Mel said.

Mel’s goal is to develop the perfect soil or tilth, which contains half soil, a fourth of water and a fourth of air.

“I work for healthy tilth,” Mel said. “I won’t reach it in

my lifetime, but it’s a goal I work towards.”

The Haucks have also implemented a grassed waterway.

“I want the water I have on my land to stay on my land,” Mel said. “By having the grassed waterway, cover crops and buffer strip, it reduces the amount of runoff and my soil has a chance to absorb it, benefiting the biodiversity of the soil.”

In terms of maintaining the implements the couple has put in place, there is very little maintenance needed.

“The trees continue to grow and are self-sustaining,” Mel said. “When we first installed the grassed waterway I planted the seed and I continue to mow it.”

While the Haucks

have found success farming with these practices, it was not easy to implement them.

“I was warned and did see a loss in my yields for the first couple years I introduced something new,” Mel said.

“But, now I am yielding just as much as everyone around me.”

Marianne agreed.

“It’s been a learning experience,” Marianne said.

“NRCS has really helped with the process. It has been unpredictable, but we try to make our procedures work best with the land.”

It has taken the Haucks 15 years to completely accustom their farm to no till practices, and they are now witnessing the positive impact their actions have on the land.

“As a good steward of the land, I don’t have the right to destroy the land even though I bought and paid for it,” Mel said. “My goal is to leave the soil in better shape than when I found it. I don’t know if I’ll succeed, but we’ll try.”

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Saturday, Sept. 22 — Old Bats for Random Acts.

Softball and bean bag tournament benefitting babies Reed Rueckert and Everleigh Ratke. Gilman Community Park. Contact Jamey Rueckert at 320-9803531 or Lisa Rueckert at 507-438-7315 for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 a.m. — Living Waters Lutheran Church Fall Festival. Rummage sale, walkrun event, bake sales and more. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Central Minnesota Rabbit Club Show. First ever rabbit show.

Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — INDY Foundation Trunk Show. Evelie Blu Boutique, 2815 W. Division Street Suite 101, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Sept. 22, noon to 6 p.m. — Oktoberfest.

Quality of Life Task Force presents an annual free event which includes musical entertainment, food and friends. Food and beverages available for small fees. Lions Park, 550 Pine Street, Foley.

Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The St. Cloud Wedding Expo. River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Tickets at http://scweddingexpo.com.

Sunday, Sept. 23, 1:45-2:45 p.m. — Open skate.

Skate rentals available. No sticks, pucks, nets allowed. Sports Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Sept. 23, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Every Sunday through Dec. 9. Harvest Fellowship, 400 Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Tim Goodner at 320290-0504.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Display. The event is part of a historic U.S. tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death. Better known as Padre Pio, the saint died in 1968 and was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002. Mass at 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 Eighth Ave., S., St. Cloud.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m. — Burger Night and Meat Raffle. Hosted by VFW Auxiliary.

Proceeds benefitting Central Minnesota Housing Partnership. VFW Post No. 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. – Using Schoology to Support your Student. This course is for parents with children in grades third through 12th of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District. Sauk RapidsRice Middle School Media Center, Sauk RapidsRice Middle School, 901 Half Street S., Sauk Rapids. Enter door No. 1. Free but register at https://goo. gl/XKBnrx.

Thursday, Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking.

Everyone welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conversation provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains.

Thursday, Sept. 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Dementia Support Group. Trained facilitator Anna Harren.

Free and open to public. Good Shepherd Community, Fellowship Hall, 325 11th Street N., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Sept. 27, 6-7 p.m. — First-time Home Sellers Workshop. New Century Real Estate Office, 823 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. RSVP at 320-316-0287, Ext. 705 or sharon@newcenturymn.

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sentation will give you an overview of drug trends amongst youth, things to watch for and what you Friday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — American can do as a family member or guardian. Sauk RapRed Cross Blood Donations. Miller Auto Plaza, ids-Rice Middle School, 901 Half Street S., Sauk 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud.

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Friday, Sept. 28, 8:30 p.m. — The Revolution. The Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Candidate forum band which played alongside Prince on the album for House Districts 14A and 14B. Co-sponsored by “Purple Rain” plays as part of Autumn Moon an- the Whitney Senior Center and League of Women nual fundraiser. Pre-show reception begins at 7 p.m. Voters. District 14A candidates are Aric Putnam Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain and incumbent Tama Theis. District 14B candidates Street, St. Cloud. Tickets at http://www.paramoun- are incumbent Jim Knoblach and challenger Dan tarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Wolgamott. The public is invited to attend and Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Graham submit written questions to the candidates. Whitney United Methodist Church Rummage and Bake Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud.

Sale. Serving caramel rolls, homemade chicken The League of Women Voters and Whitney Senior dumpling soup, walking tacos and beverages. A va- Center are both non-partisan organizations and do riety of multi-family items and baked goods for sale. not support, endorse or oppose political parties or candidates for office.

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Saturday, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Grace Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. — Watab Township MeetUnited Methodist Church Bazaar. Cookbooks, ing. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th Street N.E., Rice. quilts, crafts, baked goods and candies, canned Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m. — Realities of Aging: goods and more for sale. Coffee and rolls early, then Four-part series. “The Normal Aging Process” at serving sloppy joes with potato salad and slice of 7 p.m. with Greg Schlosser, MD and “The Aging homemade pie. 2615 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud.

Brain” at 8 p.m. with Patrick Zook, MD. AdditionSaturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Women’s al series parts will take place Nov. 6, Jan. 8, 2019 Firefighters Expo. Women are welcome to learn and Feb. 5, 2019. St. Francis Xavier, 219 Second about the fire service from women in the field. Street N., Sartell. RSVP to Rose at 320-259-5794, Register by emailing firefighter41day@gmail.com. rmw8786@gmail.com or Bev at 320-253-5935, Must be 18 years of age or older. Recruitment for donweihoff@yahoo.com. departments in the Lake Region. Albany Fire Hall, Thursday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. — Nordic Walking. Ev231 Fourth Street, Albany. eryone welcome. Poles, fitting, instructions and conSaturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 25th annu- versation provided for free. Lake George, 1101 Seval Wildlife Festival. “Cool Animals of the North” enth Street S., St. Cloud. Meet at granite fountains. presented by Minnesota Zoo staff, meet artist Gary Thursday, Oct. 4, 4-6 p.m. — East Central Energy Moss, raptor center booth, guided hikes, silent auc- Member Appreciation Event. Free meal, activities tion, activities and food trucks. Free and open to the and a drawing. ECE Service Center, 270 10th Street public. Oak Savanna Learning Center of Sherburne N.E., Milaca.

National Wildlife Refuge, 16797 289th Ave. N.W., Zimmerman. For more information call 763-389- Thursday, Oct. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River 3323.

Regional Coin Club. Miller Auto Marine Sports Plaza, 2930 Second Street S., St. Cloud.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. to noon. — Waffle It Breakfast. Belgium waffle breakfast with strawber- Friday, Oct. 5, 4:30 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 7 — Minries, sausage and flavored syrups. Proceeds benefit nesota South Central Area Fall Retreat. Retreat various charities. Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th will feature BringZing, a biblical perspective to the Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids. governmental, economic and social issues of the time. Koronis Ministries Retreat Center, 15752 Lake Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 2018 Mill- Ave., Paynesville. Call 320-255-0894 with questions stream Arts Festival. Downtown St. Joseph. Visit or search http://www.facebook.com/aglowMNSC. http://millstreamartsfestival.org.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 34th Annual Sunday, Sept. 30, noon to 5 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Craft Fair. Over 70 exhibitors. Crafters wanted. St. Tinville Lions Bouja Harvestfest. Bouja, dessert John’s Catholic Church, 21 First Street, Swanville. sale, meat raffle, live auction, games and more. Rol- For registration information call Charee Pelzer at lie’s Rednecks and Longnecks, 940 35th Ave. N.E., 320-573-4271.

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Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Foley Fire Sunday, Sept. 30, 1:45-2:45 p.m. — Open skate. Department Open House. Foley Fire Hall, 81 NorSkate rentals available. No sticks, pucks, nets al- man Ave. S., Foley. lowed. Sports Arena East, 1410 Third Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Third Annual Mid Minnesota Coin Expo. Free admission and Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Di- parking. Coins, currency, tokens, jewelry, supplies vorce Care is a friendly, caring group of people who and stamps. Buy, sell, trade and get appraisals. Midwill walk alongside you through one of life’s most town Square Mall-Tuscan Center, 3333 West Dividifficult experiences. Every Sunday through Dec. sion Street, St. Cloud.

9. Harvest Fellowship, 400 Second Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Tim Goodner at 320- Sunday, Oct. 7, 1-4 p.m. — Rice Fire Department 290-0504.

Open House. Rice Fire Hall, 205 E. Main Street, Rice.

Monday, Oct. 1, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting. Meets the first Monday Sunday, Oct. 7, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce of each month. Old Creamery Café, 405 E. Main Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will Street, Rice. walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Every Sunday through Dec. 9.

Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Parent Aware- Harvest Fellowship, 400 Second Ave. N. Room No. ness: Alcohol, Drugs and Our Youth. Hosted by 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Tim Goodner at 320Jennifer Kenning, student assistance coordinator, 290-0504. and Tim Sigler, school resource officer. This precom.

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SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 | Page 11 NEWS Activity Sauk Rapids Chamber announces Sept. 27 meeting Rice Police Department Sept. 10-16

SAUK RAPIDS — Cook Counseling Services hosts the next Sauk Rapids Chamber meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

27 at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. The meeting will include a presentation on mental health in the

workplace by Marc Van Herr, Edina Realty.

This meeting is open to chamber members and guests who are interested in Sauk Rapids community issues. There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided by the sponsor. Register by noon Sept. 25 by emailing registrations@

StCloudAreaChamber. com, calling the chamber at 320-6563826 or online at http:// SaukRapidsChamber. com. Unregistered and late registered attendees will be charged a small fee at the door.

The Sauk Rapids Chamber, a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber,

promotes a healthy business environment in the community of Sauk Rapids, working in cooperation with member businesses, local government, the public-school system and community organizations.

ECE seeks nominations for Touchstone Energy Community Award BRAHAM — Each year, East Central Energy celebrates volunteerism and community service with the Touchstone Energy® Community Award.

Applications for the award are now being accepted.

Any civic organization or non-profit in ECE’s service territory is

eligible to compete for the award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the local community.

Organizations are eligible to apply for the award themselves, or community members may apply on behalf of a deserving organization.

Application forms

are available at http:// eastcentralenergy.com or by calling 1-800-254-7944, Ext. 8031. Completed forms must be received at ECE’s Braham headquarters by Monday, Oct. 22.

The winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash prize and will compete with winners from

Online harvest registration requires sign-in ST. PAUL — Hunters permit. Once signed in, click who harvest deer, bear or on the harvest tab. Harvest turkey this season will need registration is the same as to sign into the Minnesota in past years, and requires Department of Natural to enter a nine-digit “Requiring hunters Resources electronic license harvest registration number hunters to that is printed on the license. system when registering a harvest online.

“While in the system log in adds “Requiring hunters to registering your animal, log in adds another layer another layer we also recommend adding of security to protect their of security to your email address to personal information,” said electronic record,” protect their your Steve Michaels, licensing Michaels said. “The DNR personal program director.

“We is increasingly using email recognize online game information.” to conduct surveys and registration will be a little communicate with license - Steve less convenient, and we holders on a variety of Michaels appreciate hunters’ patience wildlife issues.” as they adapt to the new Hunters also can process.” choose to register a harvest In 2017, half of all deer by calling 1-888-706harvest were registered using 6367 and following the the online system. instructions, or in person at any big To register a harvest, go to http:// game registration station. mndnr.gov/buyalicense. The harvest Hunting regulations and details registration system is available after about when harvest registration is hunters enter their information in the required are available at http://mndnr. customer identification page, similar gov/regulations/hunting. to when purchasing a DNR license or

other electric cooperatives for statewide recognition and an additional $1,000 cash prize.

Last year, ECE’s Touchstone Energy Community Award was presented to Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparents program, which has benefitted children, adults and local schools for more than 50 years.

As a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, ECE is a partner in a national alliance of more than 750 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives dedicated to the values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community in the work they do.

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Sept. 11 8:48 – Vehicle was reported stolen from CarCo Automotive, 13289 25th Ave. N.W., Rice. It was recovered in Cass County.

Sept. 14 20:01 – Officers received information that a male and female with outstanding warrants were traveling toward Rice. Law enforcement located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. As the Benton County deputy and Rice police officer approached the vehicle, it sped through a parking lot and onto County Road 12. Traveling County Road 12, the vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph and began turning its lights on and off. Upon identifying the driver and in the interest of public safety, officers discontinued the pursuit. Officers in Wright County located the vehicle the following day and arrested Dustin Dean Quirk, 26, of Randall, on outstanding warrants.

Quirk has been charged by the Benton County Attorney with fleeing a peace officer.

Incidents: 4 assists and 12 various calls.

Sauk Rapids Police Department Activity Sept. 10-15

Sept. 11 23:45 – Law enforcement was dispatched to the 800 block of North Benton Drive where a complainant reported someone had drilled a hole in this vehicle’s gas tank. Approximately 10 gallons had leaked from the hole. Sauk Rapids Fire Department responded to dilute the area for safety. Registered owner of the vehicle made plans to tow it.

Sept. 14 10:58 – Law enforcement spoke to homeowner on the 400 block of Eighth Avenue South regarding violation of an ordinance due to chickens kept on the property within city limits. Homeowner was advised to contact the community development director regarding her situation.

Incidents:26 assists, 16 miscellaneous, 16 suspicious, 14 various calls, 10 property, 9 domestics, 9 medical, 8 child, 8 warnings, 5 animals, 5 disturbances, 4 civil, 4 permits, 4 repossessions of vehicles, 4 unwanted persons, 4 welfare checks, 3 alarms, 3 frauds, 3 missing persons, 3 suicidal persons, 3 thefts, 3 traffic accidents, 3 violations of court order, 2 controlled substance, 2 criminal damage to property and 2 human services reports.

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Women’s Firefighter Expo coming to Albany Sept. 29 ALBANY — Women curious about fire service are invited to explore the ins and outs of firefighting in an event offered by women for women.

The Women’s Firefighter Expo will be hosted by the Albany Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

29.

Women make up a small percentage of firefighters in the state and nation. The event aims to recruit females for departments within the Lake Region Firefighters Association of Minnesota.

The day will start in the classroom.

Several women will share their stories, jobs and roles in the fire service. They will also talk about the gear, training and firefighter safety. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

After the classroom portion, participants will be able to suit themselves in full firefighting gear and try their hand at various scenarios.

There will be cars to cut apart, a charged fire hose for squirting water, a firefighter survival maze and others.

Area women firefighters will be instructors and guides throughout the day.

The event is free, with refreshments and lunch provided. The event will take place at the Albany Fire Department, 231 Fourth Street, Albany.

Women who are 18 years old and above and interested in joining for a fun, informative day should send an email to sign up at firefighter41day@ gmail.com. Limit of 40 participants.

Registration to begin at 8:30 a.m.

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BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 4, 2018 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Spencer Buerkle, Ed Popp, Warren Peschl, Jake Bauerly and Jim McMahon present. Call to order by Chair Popp was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/McMahon unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

Phil Miller, Benton County Attorney, appeared under Open Forum, referencing the recruitment for Assistant County Attorney due to an upcoming retirement; three of the applicants for this position have over twelve years of direct relevant experience. Miller stated his desire to hire above step 3 of the pay scale if the successful candidate is one of these three applicants. McMahon commented “…you have the amount in your budget…we’ve talked numerous times about retention and hiring qualified people…sometimes we have to make exceptions…”

Bauerly/Buerkle unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2018 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 21, 2018 as written; 3) allow an exception to the County Personnel Policies for an exempt employee of the Auditor-Treasurer’s office to be paid cash at the employee’s regular hourly rate for all comp time hours earned in excess of 40 hours; 4) approve a Letter of Understanding with Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees’ Union Local No. 320 (representing Sheriff’s Office Licensed Supervisors) to allow voluntary participation in a fitness incentive program, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) adopt Resolution 2018-#26, approving Application for Premises Permit and Application for Lease of Lawful Gambling Activity as requested by Boxers Workout Gym dba St. Cloud Boxing & Wrestling, to conduct charitable gambling at Curley’s Corner LLC, 16523 – 165th Street NE, Foley, effective September 1, 2018, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve Application for Exempt Permit for Whitetails Unlimited to conduct a raffle on October 13, 2018 at Jack & Jim’s Food & Liquor, 11025 Duelm Road NE, Foley; 7) approve Application for Exempt Permit for St. Elizabeth Church to conduct bingo/raffle on October 21, 2018, 16454 – 125th Avenue NE, Foley; and 8) approve final payment for construction project SAP 005-598-021 (bridge replacement project on CR 42) to Landwehr Construction, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Troy Heck, County Sheriff, explained that the Sheriff’s Office undertook the task of creating a strategic plan for the department; one of the objectives of this strategic plan was

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to identify and implement employee retention strategies, such as employee recognition. He referenced a proposed program which would recognize an employee as the “Star Performer” on a three times per year basis; Star Performers would be nominated by a fellow employee and must meet certain criteria in order to be considered for the award.

Heck stated that Star Performers will receive a plaque, a designated parking spot, be a finalist for Benton County’s nomination to the MN Sheriff’s Association Detention Officer/Supervisor of the Year, and be a finalist for attendance at the MN Sheriff’s Association annual Jail Administrator’s conference; this program should not require more than $500 per year in budget funds to carry out. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to adopt Resolution 2018-#27, establishing the Star Performer employee recognition program in the Sheriff’s Office, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Heck provided an update on the Sheriff’s office fitness incentive program, noting that three out of the four eligible unions have approved participation in the program; he will be revisiting this program to encourage even more participation.

Engineer’s Update: 1) Dewey Street Reconstruction Project in Foley (finishing up storm sewer, on pace to pave the base course this fall); 2) CSAH 29 Road Project (north side of road built and paved—plan to switch traffic to the north side today; next week should have head-to-head traffic on the new lanes of CSAH 29); 3) CSAH 29 Bridge Repair Project (first phase is to have traffic on the north side of the road, facilitating construction on the south side of the bridge; Byrd stated plans to remove the railing on the top of the bridge on the north side and replacing it with a pedestrian-safe railing as there is a sidewalk on the bridge— Byrd referenced a letter he received from the City of Sartell regarding the existing railing on the south side—Byrd stated plans to remove the railing, recognizing that there are no pedestrian accommodations on the south side and that railing does not meet pedestrian standards—the City would like to keep the existing railing on the south side or have a pedestrian-safe railing constructed—Bauerly commented “…this is not part of the scope of work of this contract… why do we have to address this issue at this time…” Byrd stated “…I’m just making the Commissioners aware that the City is not happy…under current bid items, to make this railing match the north side, we’re in the range of $380,000$400,000 additional cost…I think we are justified in saying that there are no pedestrian accommodations on the south side…we will address pedestrian safety where pedestrians should be using it…” Bauerly stated “…why would you take down something that has some value…” Byrd commented “…if it doesn’t meet standards…what is the benefit…” McMahon stated “…if you are bicycle riding, you

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The Sauk Rapids-Rice Class of 1968 – Gary Reberg (front, from left), Roger Burton, Connie (Stellmach) Hirt, Marilys (Kuklok) Simmons, Dorothy (McGee) Beringer, Mary Birk, Jan (Reinert) Lembeck, Dennis Trushenski and John Kardell; (second row, from left) Don Benoit, Joyce (Kamphake) Chaika, Jerry Hovanes, Judy (Fitch) Thulien, Wendy (Jarboe) Brand, Darlene Klitsch, Sue (Eizenhoefer) Monnier, Vicky (Varner) Wolney, Sue (Freihammer) Hamilton, Dave Benoit, Ken Philippi and Ken Schulte; (third row, from left) Bruce Kennedy, Dennis Montag, Linda (Riedeman) Schwankl, Rob Sufka, Marlene (Danielson) Roehl, Suzanne (Johnson) Ressler, Judy (Weflen) Stahnke, Doris (Ehresmann) Nivala, Kathy (Freihammer) Thell, Ken Neils, Walt Molitor and Ken “Scott” Bluhm; (fourth row, from left) Kurt Belinski, Gary Disney, Jeff Shimek, Dale Zimmer, Dave Olson, John Denney, Steve Maurer, Bruce Hiltel and Steve Rogosheske; (back, from left) Jeff Koerner, Bob Bjorklund, Jerry Knafla and Ron Cruser – gather at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6992 Sept. 15 in Sauk Rapids. The group celebrated its 50th reunion. Not pictured is Gary Krueger.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: March 20, 2015 MORTGAGOR: Dustin M. Schlien, unmarried.

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 10, 2015 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 408792.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE I D E N T I F I C AT I O N NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1860 Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 190335200 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Eastern Star Estates Plat 2, Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L

PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $25,437.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $24,288.05 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 16, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the

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: September 16, 2011 MORTGAGOR: John M. Breitbach, a single man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 21, 2011 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 383863.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.

Dated August 9, 2012 Recorded August 27, 2012, as Document No. 390854.

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 M O R T G A G E : 100053611091284875 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Primelending, a Plainscapital Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association M O RT G A G E D PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17021 155th Avenue Northeast, Foley, MN 56329 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R05.00052.01 L E G A L DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 250 feet of the East 750 feet of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S1/2 of NE 1/4) of Section “Five” 5, Township “Thirty-eight” 38 North, Range “Twenty-eight” 28 West, Fourth Principal Meridian, Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton O R I G I N A L PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $93,264.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF

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BY MORTGAGEE: $104,225.21 TIME AND DATE TO That prior to the VACATE PROPERTY: If commencement of this the real estate is an ownermortgage foreclosure occupied, single-family proceeding Mortgagee/ dwelling, unless otherwise Assignee of Mortgagee provided by law, the date complied with all notice on or before which the requirements as required mortgagor(s) must vacate the by statute; That no action property if the mortgage is or proceeding has been not reinstated under section instituted at law or otherwise 580.30 or the property is to recover the debt secured not redeemed under section by said mortgage, or any part 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May thereof; 13, 2019, unless that date PURSUANT to the falls on a weekend or legal power of sale contained in holiday, in which case it is the said mortgage, the above next weekday, and unless the described property will be redemption period is reduced sold by the Sheriff of said to 5 weeks under MN Stat. county as follows: Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

DATE AND TIME OF M O R T G A G O R ( S ) SALE: November 13, 2018 RELEASED FROM at 10:00 AM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION PLACE OF ON MORTGAGE:None SALE: Benton County “THE TIME ALLOWED BY Sheriff’s Office, 581 Highway LAW FOR REDEMPTION 23 Northeast Foley, MN

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PHOTOS BY ANNA SALDANA

Durham Welch poses for a photo Sept. 6 with the soccer and football fields behind him at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Welch has been playing soccer for the varsity team since freshman year, but added a football kicker to his athletic resume this fall.

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the team,” Welch said. “I enjoy being with the team and having the experience of being on the field.”

Welch has had to adjust to the different forms of kicking since starting football.

“During practice the first week, I got a lot of detailed practice and learned how different a football kick is from a soccer kick,” Welch said.

“I find that if I don’t think about it and just kick, I do better. If I overthink it, I’m bound to screw up more.

With a football kick, I have to be specific.”

Welch’s biggest goal is to keep himself healthy

and fit.

“If I get hurt, it effects both teams,” Welch said.

“I don’t want to let them down, and I want to be able to play all season.”

After high school.

Welch hopes to attend a college out of state, but as a junior, he is still unsure of where he wants to go.

“Since freshman year, it has been my goal to play soccer at the collegiate level,” Welch said. “Now that I am kicking for the football team, I think it would be fun to get the opportunity to pursue that at the next level, too.”

classmates did not give up. They knew Welch had talent. In springtime, he committed to practicing more and trying out for the team.

“At the football camp in June, I went to try out,” Welch said. “The coaches saw one kick, and I was on the team. It didn’t take much.”

Since then, Welch has practiced with both teams; his schedule is intense.

“I have been overwhelmed at times, but it has been worth it,” Welch said. “My focus is on soccer, but it’s fun to kick the football, too.”

Welch attends school during the day, followed by soccer practice from 3:45-6 p.m. and football practice from 6-6:30.

“When soccer practice is over, I walk straight across the field to football practice,” Welch said. “I’m usually still wearing my soccer jersey and shin guards.”

Welch said he performs well under pressure, but that the burden under the Friday night lights is different from his normal environment.

“During the first week of practice, the coaches wanted a better sense of how well I could do,” Welch said. “Phil stopped practice and had me kick a 50-yarder with everyone watching. I made the kick, and it was a good moment.”

In the first two games of the season, Welch earned 12 points for the team.

“It has been a lot of fun Durham Welch kicks a soccer ball Sept. 6 in Sauk Rapids. to be able to contribute to Welch has been playing on the boys varsity soccer team since his freshman year.

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Durham Welch kicks a field goal Sept. 1 in Sauk Rapids. Welch also scored five extra points for the Storm during the game against St. Francis.

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Granite City serves a grizzly defeat in first season match

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS — The Granite City Lumberjacks opened its 2018-19 season Sept.

15 at Sports Arena East in Sauk Rapids with an absolute blowout against the Rochester Grizzlies, formerly the Ice Hawks.

Granite City 10, Rochester 0 The Lumberjacks defense was solid for the first period, and their offense built and unleashed a wave of three goals after less than 13 minutes of play.

The scoring began when forward Grant Troumbly and defenseman Jordan Olson had a long drive from the defensive zone straight to the offensive goal from a face-off just after four minutes.

Troumbly scored the first goal of the home opener; Sam Ohmes recorded the second assist.

Within two minutes, forward Jordan Drobinski scored, assisted by Blake Spetz and Daymin Dodge. Zack DeBoom, forward, delivered a fivehole goal during a power play during the tail-end of the first period off the blades of Jack Moore and Jack Flattum.

The Lumberjacks cemented its victory with five goals in the second period. The first two came less than four

minutes into the period.

Forward Brad Amundson scored with an assist from Bailey Sommers.

Spetz, a forward, then executed a precise wraparound goal with an assist from defenseman Ethan Sievek. Olson scored with assists from forward Dodge and Drobinski.

Troumblynettedtheseventh score off the single assist stick of DeBoom, before finding the net for a hat trick on a power play with the line of Ryan Pogue and DeBoom.

Granite City forward Noah Bissett and Ohmes scored one goal each late in the third period. Bissett was assisted by Sommers and Amundson, while Troumbly tallied the single assist to Ohmes.

Granite City’s defense was at its best in the first period, but it loosened by the third period.

Regardless, the Grizzlies never capitalized on any

openings.

Goalie David Mulligan was in net all night and made 16 saves.

Mulligan was an absolute wall despite the Grizzlies increased aggression and shots on goal as the game progressed.

The Lumberjacks totaled 47 shots on goal; Rochester amassed 16 by the end of the game.

Grizzlies goalie Liam Kelly was replaced with Maxim Closer after the second period. Closer finished the game in net for the Grizzlies, saving 12 of 14 shots on goal.

Kelly fended off 25 of 33 shots from the Jacks’ offense.

The Lumberjacks accrued a mere four minutes of power play time from two minor infractions, while the Grizzlies accumulated a massive 33 minutes in penalties – 25 of which came from slashing infractions from the same Grizzlies forward.

The Lumberjacks host the St. Louis Junior Blues Saturday, Sept. 22.

The Lumberjacks cemented its victory with five goals in the second period. The first two came less than four minutes into the period.

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Girls tennis falters against two conference foes

BY DANNA SABOLIK STAFF WRITER

The Collision girls tennis team was outscored by two Cardinal teams in the last two conference matchups. Willmar and Alexandria defeated the Collision Sept.

13 and 18, respectively.

The next match will be Thursday, Sept. 27 at Rocori High School.

Alexandria 5, Collision 2 Brynn Karasch overcame the Alexandria’s Annie Harding in a three-game match with scores of 7-5, 1-6, 6-1.

No. 1 doubles partners Taryn Czech and Grace Middendorf worked together to defeat Alexandria’s Madison Ressemann and Abigail Sater with scores of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

Singles: No. 1 Jordyn Krueger, 6-3, 6-2; No. 2 Amber McClelland, 6-1, 6-1; No. 3 Karasch, 7-5, 1-6; No. 4 Alyssa Meyer 6-1, 6-0. Doubles: No. 1 Czech-Middendorf, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3; No. 2 Abby Trelfa-Madison DeMaris, 6-1, 6-2; No. 3 Elie Weinert-Morgan Thompson, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.

Willmar 5, Collision 2 Singles: No. 1 Krueger, 6-1, 6-0; No. 2 McClelland, 6-1, 6-1; No. 3 Weinert, 6-2, 6-2; No. 4 Karasch, 6-1, 6-2. Doubles: No. 1 Czech-Middendorf, 6-1, 6-1; No. 2 Trelfa-DeMarais, 6-2, 6-1; No. 3 Thompson-Meyer, 6-0, 1-6, 6-3.

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(Above) Taryn Czech hits an overhand shot during her match at No. 1 doubles against Alexandria Sept.

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Czech teamed with Grace Middendorf to win 6-3, 4-6, Grace Middendorf returns the ball to an Alexandria Jordyn Krueger hits a backhand return during her match opponent during her match at No. 1 doubles Sept. 18.

6-3. against at No. 1 singles against Alexandria Sept. 18 at St. The Storm lost to the Cardinals 5-2.

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BY MARK KLAPHAKE STAFF WRITER

Early this season, the Storm football team has had a knack of winning close games. They did it again last Friday night when they went into Bemidji and left town with a 38-37 victory.

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From that point, the Storm defense stood tall and held the Lumberjacks scoreless to seal the win.

“We are finding ways to win games,” Klaphake said. “We are doing a good job of taking care of the football. We do not panic when things don’t go well. These kids want to be good. They are driven to improve each week which makes our jobs as coaches a lot of fun. What is so great about sports is there is always room to grow. When we watch film, there is never a play where something can’t be learned. Even when good things happen, our goal as coaches and players is to make them better.”

Bates got the scoring started on the night for the Storm. With SRR trailing 7-0, Bates scored from 1-yard out, and Milton-Baumgardner and Lee connected for the two-point conversion to give the Storm a 8-7 lead.

Bemidji scored a

“We are finding ways to win games.

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These kids want to be good. ” - Philip Klaphake touchdown late in the first quarter to take a 15-8 but the second quarter belonged mostly to the Storm when a trio of seniors took turns celebrating in the end zone.

Bates had a 3-yard run followed by a twopoint conversion run from Braden Tretter to put SRR ahead 16-15. Then, Milton-Baumgartner scored from 1-yard out, and he ran in the two-point conversion to up the lead to 24-15. Tretter then hauled in a 11-yard touchdown pass from Milton-Baumgardner. The Storm were sitting on a 30-15 lead.

The Lumberjacks scored right before half and added two more scores in the third quarter to get ahead 37-30.

“Bemidji has a very good offense and a lot of talented players,” Klaphake said.

Bates scored his third

touchdown of the night to seal the win North Central Red District win for Sauk Rapids-Rice.

“Every win is tough in this district,” Klaphake said. “The high school football season only has eight regular season games, which makes every game a big one.”

SRR finished the night with 378 yards total yards and were efficient both running and passing the ball.

“Balance is critical,” Klaphake said. “If you are not able to both run and pass you are much easier to defend. We know though that at times teams will choose to focus on stopping one or the other. At which point we need to be able to take advantage of what they are giving us.”

SRR had 22 first downs. Offensive leaders included, Tretter who

finished with 171 yards receiving; Milton-Baumgardner who threw for 258 yards and Bates had 19 carries for 90 yards all behind a great night from the offensive line.

“Our offensive line is very good,” Klaphake said. “They have an extremely high football IQ for high school studentathletes. Our QB, Cade Milton-Baumgardner, has been playing very well. His decision making has been very impressive. Tretter has also played well and against Bemidji displayed a high level of both physical and mental toughness that rubbed off on our team.”

Defensively, Will Korman, Noah Jungwirth and Jake Ackerman each had eight tackles.

“Our upperclassmen LBs [linebackers Jungwirth, Ackerman and Korman] played well and had to keep us in that game,” Klaphake said.

SRR offense passing, Milton-Baumgardner 2125-1 258 yards. Rushing, Bates 19-90, 3 TDs; Milton-Baumgardner 11-30, 1 TD. Receiving, Tretter 171 yards, TD, Josh Schloe 3-32, Zach Storms 3-27, Lee 1-16, Marcus Santillana 2-6, Christian Rodriguez 1-6.

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Girls soccer

Girls soccer loses, comes back with two wins SRR 2, Willmar 0 Sauk Rapids-Rice girls soccer made it two wins in a row with a victory over the Willmar Cardinals Sept. 18.

The first half was scoreless, even though the Storm had a chance to score on several occasions.

Junior midfielder Maddie Bittman narrowly missed a first-half goal when she picked up an attempted clearance by Willmar PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE Senior Kole Kutzera keeps the ball away from a couple Willmar defenders during their soccer game Sept. 18 in Sauk and sent it in, hitting the inside corner of the Rapids. The Storm lost 8-0. crossbar and bouncing straight down without going in.

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BY DANNA SABOLIK up another ball coming STAFF WRITER across the middle and dribbled through several defenders to earn herself Willmar 8, SRR 0, another good look at the Willmar Senior High Cardinal net. This time, School shut out the Sauk she buried it to help the Rapids-Rice Storm boys Storm take a 1-0 lead. soccer team Sept. 18 Senior Tessa St. Cloud Tech 9, Fernholz added an SRR 2, insurance goal with The Storm was deabout 10 minutes to feated Sept. 15 by St. play to seal the win for Cloud Tech. They scored the Storm. Freshman twice, both free kicks by Maggie Fernholz earned junior midfielder Kole her first shutout in the net Kutzera, junior midfieldthis season, stopping six er. Goalkeeper Eli RudWillmar shots on goal. nick, sophomore, made The Storm have 10 saves and junior goalpulled themselves back keeper, Brandon Hejhal from several toughmade three saves. Tech luck one-goal losses to scored nine times, with post a 4-5 record.

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Sauk Rapids-Rice finally found the net at the 18-minute mark when junior midfielder Maddie Blair picked up a ball coming across the box and made a perfect farside finish.

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Maggie Fernholz finished with nine saves on the night, and Toni Baynes, the goalkeeper for Cathedral, had eight saves.

St. Cloud-Tech 1, SRR 0 The Storm had a rough matchup Sept. 13 when they fell 1-0 to the St. Cloud Tech Tigers.

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Vikings cut kicker Carlson, sign Bailey In the aftermath of Sunday’s anticlimactic 2929 tie with the Green Bay Packers, Mike Zimmer and the Vikings front office wasted no time in establishing a culture of accountability with their team. Rookie placekicker

by ANDY THAYER Daniel Carlson, who Sports Columnist missed field goals of 48, 49 and 35 yards (including two potential game winners in overtime) was released, and veteran Dan Bailey was promptly signed to replace him.

One of the reasons the Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman combination has been so successful here in Minnesota is they are willing to admit when they have made a mistake. They address issues quickly and continue moving forward. This Daniel Carlson situation is a great example of that. Just five months ago, the Vikings traded two sixth-round picks to move up into the fifth round of this year’s draft to make Carlson the first kicker off the board and the highestdrafted kicker in Vikings history. However, there were warning signs this preseason that Carlson might not be ready for the big time, and it all culminated in his meltdown at Lambeau last Sunday.

At his press conference Monday, Zimmer called the decision to move on from Carlson pretty easy. “Did you see the game?” he said. This sort of attitude from their leader shows the Vikings players that everyone is going to be held responsible for their actions. I am positive the locker room stands behind this decision. If the Vikings had let this slide, it would have sent a clear message to the team’s players that it is acceptable for one guy to cost the other 52 guys a game. I am not Stephen Covey, but I am fairly certain that is not how you build trust or accountability in an organization – especially one where you only get 16 chances to win during the regular season and the impact from each game is huge. You cannot let a rookie kicker cost a team with Super Bowl aspirations a winnable rivalry game without repercussions, and to his credit, Mike Zimmer emphatically did not.

Another key component to this decision was the fact Dan Bailey, the second-most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history, was available as a free agent. The former Cowboys kicker has made 91.2 percent of his indoor field goal attempts in his career and has made 276 of 278 extra points. This guy is a legitimate stud, and he was only a free agent because Dallas woefully mismanaged their salary cap and had to move on from the costly veteran this summer. The addition of Bailey represents a massive upgrade for the Vikings and immediately corrects their placekicking issue, which would have been their Achilles heel all season if they had continued to roll with Carlson. Bailey reportedly turned down four other free agent offers since the start of the season because he was waiting for the right situation where he can play for a team with a chance for postseason success. If Bailey performs well, he might have found the perfect landing spot.

In related news, the Vikings also signed free agent wide receiver Aldrick Robinson to compete with Laquon Treadwell, Brandon Zylstra and Stacy Coley for snaps behind Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen.

This move sends a similar message to the teams third- through fifth-string wide receivers that Zimmer is not going to suffer much more ineptitude at those spots. Treadwell gift-wrapped a huge interception to Green Bay safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix deep in Vikings territory late in the fourth quarter that would have sealed the game for the Packers had the Vikings not made a huge defensive stand. I have a feeling former first-round pick Treadwell is on the thinnest of thin ice with Zimmer right now.

After this Sunday’s home game against Buffalo, the Vikings schedule is going to get nasty. The team has back-to-back road games against the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles in weeks four and five that are going to separate the wheat from the chaff at the top of the NFC standings. That tie at Green Bay is going to potentially loom large when playoff spots are decided at the end of the season, and the Vikings chose to own up to their mistakes and address the problematic spots on their roster before they became even bigger issues.

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Lucas breaks Storm varsity, Rocori pool records PHOTOS BY MARK KLAPHAKE

BY DANNA SABOLIK | STAFF WRITER

Savannah Henkel does the butterfly during her part of the 200 medley relay at Rocori Sept. 13. Henkel teamed with Valeria Flores Bonilla, Holynne Zeilenga and Mikayla Zaske to win the event with a time of 2:01.56.

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm outswam Rocori 100-76 Sept. 13 in its third swim and dive meet at Rocori.

“It was a fine meet,” said Stephanie Schlangen, head coach. “We had good swimming and diving from top to bottom of the line-up.”

Junior Anna Lucas broke two school records in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle. The 500 freestyle time was also a Rocori pool record.

Top finishers: 200 MR 1. Valeria Flores Bonilla, Holynne Zeilenga, Savannah Henkel and Mikayla Zaske 2 minutes, 1.56 seconds, 3. Maya Zaske, Sophia Henkel, Lydia Zabinski and Madeline Ziegler 2:07.68, 5. Kendal Stucke, Kaytlin Bittman, Lily Benoit and Olivia MacDonald 2:11.89. 200 FS 1. Anna Lucas 1:55.55. 2. Abigail Tangen 2:07.71. 4. Haley Davis 2:13.28. 200 IM 1. Savannah Henkel 2:28.17. 2. Sophia Henkel 2:28.93. 3.

Lydia Zabinski 2:30.70. 50 FS 2. Mikayla Zaske 26.90. 4. Maya Zaske 27.41. 5. 27.57. 100 FLY 1. Valeria Flores Bonilla 1:03.00.

2. Abigail Tangen 1:07.72. 3. Kendal Stucke 1:10.00. 100 FS 1.

Holynne Zeilenga 59.03. 3. Maya Zaske 1:00.76. 5. Savannah Henkel 1:02.32. 500 FS 1. Anna Lucas 5:13.69. 3. Lydia Zabinski 5:52.27. 6. Haley Davis 6:16.43. 200 FSR 1. Holynne Zeilenga, Abigail Tangen, Mikayla Zaske and Anna Lucas 1:45.61. 2.

Sophia Henkel, Olivia MacDonald, Kaytlin Bittman and Haley Davis 1:52.68. 100 BK 1. Valeria Flores Bonilla 1:05.95. 100 BR 1. Holynne Zeilenga 1:16.43. 3. Sophia Henkel 1:18.15. 400 FSR 2. Lydia Zabinski, Madeline Ziegler, Maya Zaske and Mikayla Zaske 4:09.66.

Sophia Henkel performs a backstroke during the girls 200 IM at the meet in Rocori Sept. 13. Henkel placed second with a time of 2:28.93.

Abigail Tangen competes in the 200 freestyle race during the Storms meet at Rocori Sept. 13. Tangen took second with a time of 2:07.71.

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Cross-country race times improve at Lucky Lindy meet 11th place of 19 teams.

They were led by Maria Despite the thick Kest in 85th out of 133 humidity, the Storm’s runners with a time of cross-country team 23:13.9. performed well at the Boys results: 6. Ringger Lucky Lindy meet in 16:30.5, 20. Cole Faverke 56. Jared Bentrud Little Falls Sept. 13, and 18.32.4, 18.02.9, 138. Jack Grabinski many runners improved 19:59.5, 140. Dakota Johnson on previous times.

20:09.3, 143. Nick Kosloske “We had some tough 20:15.0, 148. Ben Gilbertson runners who worked 20:40.8, 150. Cooper Gran21:00.8, 156. Gavin through issues that come Firkus Fuchs 21:08.3, 171. Nate with that humidity, and Martin 21:26.2, 190. Mason we are proud of each of Weisenbusch 21:42.8, 251. our athletes,” said head Andrew Jaeger 23:28.1, 253.

Musab Nuh 23:30.2, 258. Andy coach Jacob Jensen.

Lochen 23:40.1, 279. Jacob Senior Sam Ringger Kruger 24:30.3, 316. Caden finished sixth with a Collins 26:35.7, 317. Alex time of 16 minutes, 30.5 Sevre 26:36.5 and 342. Brady seconds for the boys 5K Bosch 35:17.9.

Girls results: 85. Maria out of 155 runners. The Kest 23:13.9, 120. Emily Sutton th boys team placed 18 of 25:27.4, 128. Mackenzie Mikayla Zaske dives into the water at the start of the 50 the 21 competitors.

Felchle 26:11.3 and 167. freestyle race during the Storms meet at Rocori Sept. 13.

Zaske finished second with a time of 26.90.

The girls finished in Kelsey Sundquist 19:19.4.

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Storm treat parents to quick win over Tigers The Storm volleyball team treated their parents twice on Tuesday night in Sauk Rapids.

Before the match, players brought flowers to their parents sitting in the stands and then later in the night they sent their parents home happy as they quickly disposed of St. Cloud Tech in a Central Lakes Conference matchup Sept. 18 in Sauk Rapids.

The Storm won 2523, 25-19, 25-22 as they continue to sizzle in the early season. They are now 4-1 in the CLC and 8-2 overall.

Junior middle hitter Cora Weirens helped the Storm get off to a good start. She had a kill from the left side followed by a short hit in the middle to help SRR to a 7-4 start in game one.

A short time later, senior Morgan Maselter had consecutive kills. SRR was sitting on a five-point, 15-10 lead. The Tigers put together one of their better runs of the night to tie the game at 23, but a great set from Staci Meyer to Maselter, who pounded the ball from the rightside, put the Storm ahead 24-23. They went on to earn the final point.

In the second game, SRR spotted the Tigers a 7-2 lead before going on a 19-8 spurt and taking the game over. Maselter played a big role in the game as she totaled seven kills alone, including kills on the last two points to clinch the game. She had a lot of help as well. Near the end of the game senior Bailey Roscoe had an ace serve, Weirens had a nice cross-court kill and senior Soleil Newland got a quick set from Meyer and promptly pounded home a

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The third game was the most entertaining as there were many ties late in the game. Early on, the Storm fell behind 5-3 and then 17-13 before going on a spurt to tie at 19. The game was tied for the three points, but again it was SRR that had a little extra at the end which helped them win. The first, came on a Tiger serve in the net, then Newland stuffed a St. Cloud Tech attack and with Weirens serving the Tigers could not return the ball over on the final point.

Maselter’s prowess hitting earned her a team-high 12 kills. Meyer dished out 27 assists and Newland rejected three hits. Meyer, 12-12, Newland, 10-10, Halie Kipka, 7-7 and Weirens, 5-5, were each perfect at the serving The Storm’s libero, Alyssa Blais, passes the ball up during their match against St. Cloud Tech Sept. 18 in Sauk line.

Defensively, the Rapids. The Storm won 25-23, 25-19, 25-22 to improve to Storm was incredibly bal8-2 on the season.

Leading the What is your favorite part of volleyball?

Game night. I love the energy in the gym and how fast pace the game is. Also, I like how it takes every person on the team working together in order to be successful.

Staci Meyer Parents: Joe and Amy Meyer Grade: 12 Sport accomplishment: Senior member of the volleyball team.

anced and scrappy. They had seven girls, Roscoe, Alyssa Blais, Emry Godwin, Weirens, Maselter, Newland and Meyer finish with between three and seven digs.

They travel to Rocori Tuesday, Sept. 25 before hosting Brainerd Thursday, Sept. 27.

SRR edged Sartell, 27-25, 25-15, 29-27 Two of the games went extra points, but it was the SRR volleyball team earning a home win against rival Sartell Sept.

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Offensively, the Storm got big nights hitting from Newland, Maselter and Weirens who each finished in double digits in kills.

Newland had 12 to lead the way. Meyer tossed out 39 set assists, and Maselter paced the squad with 12 digs. Meyer was also 18-18 serving, and Roscoe earned two ace serves.

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