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Assessments applied to 2019 property taxes

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids City Council approved assessments that totaled more than $450,000 at the Nov. 26 meeting. The six assessment rolls will be applied to property taxes for unpaid utility bills, yard maintenance, and road and utility infrastructure improvements.

Utility extensions in the 2018 Quarry Road Improvements project make up the majority of the fees, with a total of $365,606.37 being assessed to three entities – Sauk Rapids Cinema LLC., Quarry Village Exchange LLC., and Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union. The three businesses own land that will be benefitted by the water and sewer improvements, which extend from 10th Avenue N.E. west to County Road 57 and north along that roadway.

The improvements facilitated the construction of a 55unit apartment complex being developed by Quarry Village Exchange which is being assessed the largest amount at $219,391.

This compares to the city’s estimated responsibility of $267,817, reflected in the March feasibility study. Quarry Road assessments are payable over seven years.

The amount of unpaid utility bills (water, sewer, storm water and street light) that will be allocated to tax rolls is comparable to what was issued in 2017. A total of $33,857.67 were forwarded to statements compared to an approximate $35,500 last year at this time. These, as well as two lawn maintenance bills, will be assessed for one year.

Properties benefitting from the 2018 Overlay Improvements

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Davis, Chollet receive 2018-19 honor

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – Nancy Davis and Shelby Chollet share the same calling. They are both teachers within the Sauk RapidsRice School District, both are passionate about learning and both enjoy the interaction with their students.

Beyond that, their journeys to becoming teachers are different.

Ye t , the two have one more thing in common – they

Shelby Chollet

were both named the 2018-19 Teacher of the Year for the SRR district.

For both, the award was a surprise.

“It was very unexpected, but I am humbled and honored,” Chollet said.

A 20-year SRR career Davis was always uncertain of becoming a teacher. Both her mom and her dad, as well as her sister, are teachers. Still, Davis wanted to resist the calling.

“I didn’t want to be a teacher,” Davis said. “I visited my sister’s classroom when I was in college and that’s when I decided I wanted to do it. It doesn’t feel like work.”

Davis got her love of teaching and learning from her dad.

“He never had my sister as a student, and he was resistant to have me as a student,” Davis said. “I am glad I had class with him because it showed me a completely different side to him. He was one of those teachers that everybody loved, and I couldn’t figure out why until I had him as a student. He taught the content, but he taught those life skills too.”

Davis, who has been teaching fourth grade at Rice Elementary for 20 years, enjoys the connections with her students and coworkers. One aspect to her job is most rewarding.

“The light bulb moments,” Davis said.

Vape nation E-cig epidemic sweeps schools

BY JAKE DOETKOTT STAFF WRITER

FOLEY – Public knowledge of electronic cigarettes is still limited but concerns are reaching a boiling point as school children flutter to them like moths to a heat-coiled flame.

E-cigs, or vapes, were a promising alternative to combustible tobacco and chews because they featured adjustable nicotine to ween quitters.

It quickly spread to routine

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Nancy Davis

“Times when a kid doesn’t understand and then things click and they are successful.

Also, those times when they realize they can be a part of something bigger than themselves.”

Davis teachers her students to see the bigger picture through the school’s candidacy for being an International Baccalaureate school.

“We push that take action piece and to be global,” Davis said. “When they realize

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smokers and new smokers alike charmed by the novelty of the devices and the futuristic aesthetic.

“We’re witnessing a massive increase in vaping among our nation’s children that no one could’ve predicted,” said Jennifer Kenning, student assistance coordinator of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. “We seldom issue tobacco tickets.”

Students have migrated to vaping because they believe

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Saturday, December 1, 2018

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Examples of popular vaping devices amongst high school students rest on a counter Nov. 28.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports a 78 percent increase from 2017 in vaping amongst high school students.

• Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Reg. Meeting, Nov. 14 - pg. 4B • Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Reg. Meeting, Oct. 22 - pg. 4B • Sauk Rapids City Council Reg. Meeting, Nov. 13 - pg. 8 • City of Rice Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 8 • Benton County Board of Commissioners Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 4B • City of Sauk Rapids Notice of Public Hearing - pg. 8 • Benton County Planning Commission Notice - pg. 13 • Amendment to Assumed Name - Velvet Rasputin - pg. 8 • Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Work Session Minutes - pg. 8 • Assumed Name - GoldPay Enterprises - pg. 8

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Editor’s note Editor’s note: Conflicting information in two Watab Township articles caused confusion amongst readers.

The 2019-20 City of Rice and Watab Township Fire Contract was signed by township chair Todd Waytashek.

The board approved the document in September but by request of township clerk Jon Hull the signature page of the contract was updated to include a notation as to the nature of the contract to ensure the signature page could not be removed and attached to another document.

The town board also received minutes from the emergency services committee which were requested by Waytashek at the Oct. 2 meeting.

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Correction

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Raduns-Parsley for the 2017-18 season.

Dodge scored 27 goals and 15 assists, Christensen scored five goals and two assists, Pesta scored seven goals An aspect that is imly voluntary.” and five assists and Raduns-Parsley scored five goals and The plan identifies portant to educating and 15 assists.

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Resources Oct. 24 and ad- Management Act which ty’s priority concerns have “A misconception opted by the county Nov. encourages local and state been consistent since the people often have is that 20. It is a guiding document agencies to work together 1991 creation of the plan. it is just big industries and which will help facilitate to voluntarily develop and The most substantial big farming operations that 28th Annual county goals by providing implement 10-year area modification to the plan is are causing water resource direction and future fund- plans. Benton County com- making it more user-friend- problems when really it is a ing opportunities. pleted its first plan in 1991, ly. Most Benton County number of things,” Guertin “We want people to be and the plan has been up- residents will be able to said. “There is a big focus interested in water resource, dated in 1995, 2001, 2008 understand the information on the western portion of and I think this a good tool and 2018. contained within. The plan Benton County becoming for them to understand the The goals and imple- includes data, tables and more developed and the history of it, why we are mentation steps contained technical information but implications of increased working to protect it and in the pages are voluntary it also includes definitions, development. There are ways to protect it that peo- and not dictated by state explanations and citations definitely a lot of things in ple may not have thought of statute.

Implementation in its pages. It is not filled the document that will help as an issue,” said Amanda and completion of goals is with jargon, Guertin said. people understand what This year's ear''s con contest ntesst w will Guertin, water technician dependent on funding and “My biggest goal was other types of pollution feature two categories at Benton Soil and Water partnerships with those to write it in a way where there are.”

Conservation District. wanting to attain the objec- anyone could pick it up Benton County’s 2018multi-color display and single-color display For the last 18 months tives. and understand it,” Guertin 28 Comprehensive Local All those who reside within Sauk Rapids city limits are welcome to participate.

Guertin, along with Benton “It’s a guiding docu- said. “I know it is a 100- Water Management Plan County’s Water Resource ment,” Guertin said. “Be- page document and it seems can be accessed online at Judging will take place Advisory Committee (a cause developing the water daunting, but if you are in- https://www.soilandwater. by an anonymous party group of 26 people), have plan is voluntary and ev- terested in the water quality org/water-plan or by calling from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14-16. been gathering updated erything the SWCD does of the county, I really tried Benton SWCD at 320-968All judges’ decisions are final. data, research and pub- is voluntary, all the actions to write it in a way that 5300, Ext. 3.

Those wishing to participate in the contest should enter lic input for the develop- listed in here are complete- wasn’t too technical.” by sending their name, address, and the category they wish to enter ment of the 2018-28 plan. to the Sauk Rapids Herald office at Guertin said the county is 11 Second Ave N. Unit 103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 or responsible for the plan srherald1854@gmail.com with the subject line: Lighting Contest. but through its authority, delegated the plan work to Winners will be announced in Benton SWCD. State agenthe Saturday, December 22, 2018 cies, such as the Pollution issue of the Sauk Rapids Herald.

Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Contest & Prizes, sponsored by Department of Agriculture Coborn's and the Sauk Rapids and Department of Health, Herald. Prizes will be awarded to first place in each category. are also involved.

“The state agencies are Please contact the with you in this whole proSauk Rapids Herald at cess,” Guertin said. “They PHOTO SUBMITTED (320) 251-1971 with any review the plan to make Sedimentation is found near a storm water culvert in the Mississippi River in St. additional questions. sure it correlates with what Cloud. Storm water is often not pre-treated, leading to the potential for leeching of they have for the area, and contaminants into bodies of water.

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Vaping

there’s no risk. They’re apathetic to and ignorant of the danger.”

The non-threatening image of vaping has created many misconceptions about the devices.

Excuses of “It’s only water vapor”, “It has no nicotine” and “It’s just flavoring” are common refutations but according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are - many concerns with vapd ing’s unregulated market.

The introduction of - nicotine, cadmium and s diacetyl, common chemi- cals found in e-juice, into e the lungs has consistently y been linked to adverse - health effects.

Diacetyl, known for - its buttery flavor, is linked n with popcorn lung – a rare ” s incurable affliction. The - link to e-cig use and pop- corn lung is inconclusive. y Research suggests 60 pere cent of student vapers will y also use tobacco.

“Kids with risk-taky y ing behaviors are inclined - to use e-cigs; if unchecked r it could worsen,” said s Shayne Kusler, principal n of Foley High School.

- “It’s a natural gateway to o more severe drug use.”

Youth face long– lasting effects because e the chemicals contained . in vape-juice alter brain n development, leading to t more frequent impulsivd ity and mood disorders. t The FDA reports a e 78 percent increase, from a last year, in vaping among n high school students and s the Minnesota Departf g ment of Health reports e only a small decrease in d combustible tobacco use age.

“The most imporn p tant thing parents can do t is talk with their kids,” n said Brenda Lovitz, community health specialist - at Benton County Public l n t . g -

“Without the ash and typically stench, it’s tough identifying vapers. Many are concealable and some are odorless; allowing kids to smoke in the bathrooms or even in class with low risk of detection.

Vaping doesn’t have obvious tells like marijuana’s red eyes or alcohol’s slurred speech.

– Tim Sigler, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools liaison officer ple to smoke marijuana through e-cigs.

Sigler has issued 15 e-cig possession tickets this school year and receives reports of students smoking on school grounds daily.

Districts have resorted to proactive reporting and informational talks and outreach programs to stem the tide. Kusler said the Hidden in Plain Sight initiative and its mockbedroom exhibits as an exemplary educational tool for parents.

“It offers insights into how and where kids hide their vapes and what parents should look for,” Kusler said.

With many vapes coming in sizes smaller than the average cellphone, children are easily avoiding parental intervention.

Vaping is attracting a wider range of children.

With the computer-like approach to their visual style, variety of flavors and claimed safety, more students are falling for

Health. “Ask what they know about vaping and if they know anyone who vapes. It’s a better way to instill your values as opposed to the old tactic of stating don’t do drugs, without elaborating.”

Parents should be on the lookout for atypical isolated behaviors, outdoor breaks and fruity smells – caused by e-juice aerosol – as signs of potential vape use.

Clouds, pen, vape and nic, referring to nicotine milligrams, are common slang terms used in the vaping scene.

Sauk Rapids police officer, Tim Sigler, who is the liaison officer at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, explained the difficulty the trend of vaping in schools has posed on districts around the country.

“Without the ash and typically stench, it’s tough identifying vapers,” Sigler said. “Many are concealable and some are odorless; allowing kids to smoke in the bathrooms or even in class with low risk of detection. Vaping doesn’t have obvious tells like marijuana’s red eyes or alcohol’s slurred speech.”

Adding to the concern, some vape pens can be equipped to burn cannabis oil, allowing peo-

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will be assessed $45,758.72, payable over three years.

All above amounts are assessed at an interest rate of 3.9 percent per annum.

Two homeowner agreements will also be applied to property taxes. A $10,813 water and storm water main assessment along Golden Spike Road Northeast will be payable over seven years at an interest rate of 4.3 percent per annum. A $2,500 one-year assessment to property on Fifth Avenue North for the removal of deceased trees has 3.9 interest rate per annum.

Owners of any property assessed may avoid interest by paying the entire assessed amount in full within 30 days of the council’s approval.

In other council news: - Finance director, Jack Kahlhamer, presented information on the enterprise funds and debt service.

The liquor store continues to see increased net income, which is allocated to the fire and capital equipment funds, offsetting taxpayer cost. In 2017, the Sauk Rapids Municipal Liquor Store was ranked 39th of 190 Minnesota city-owned stores for gross sales.

Water rates will not be raised for the second consecutive year as the water fund is in good shape. Kahlhamer said the fund should become debt free in 2020.

The sewer fund was of most concern to Kahlhamer as he said the city has incurred debt through the city of St. Cloud’s wastewater treatment plant upgrade. An increase in sewer, storm water, and street light utilities is expected in 2019. Kahlhamer said residents could expect a 3-4 percent overall increase. The council will take action on the proposal in December.

- The city of Sauk Rapids has received a 2017 Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the Minnesota Department of Health.

- Approved discontinuing collection efforts from Royalynn Holdings LLC, owner of the former Urban Lodge Brewery and Restaurant at 415 N. Benton Drive.

Following the establishment of the Downtown Impact Mitigation program due to the construction of the Sauk Rapids Regional Bridge, the American Legion Post No. 254 received a forgivable loan of $555,901 from the city of Sauk Rapids to construct a new facility. The legion defaulted on its loan, and in the settlement agreement with the city $380,245.80 of the proceeds from the sale of the building to Royalynn Holdings LLC were assigned to the municipality. Future payments from Royalynn Holdings LLC of $175,000 were also assigned to the city. The city executed a promissory note; no mortgage was associated so the obligation was an unsecured debt.

A principal balance of $169,268.85 remains to be paid. The business has ceased operations and the owner of Royalynn Holdings LLC, who signed the note, has filed bankruptcy. The city’s debt is subordinate to other secured creditors. Due to the unlikelihood of an opportunity to file a claim due to the lack of assets, city staff recommended the council not spend money on collection efforts.

- Accepted a $300 donation from George Vadies to be used toward the 2019 Sauk Rapids Fire Department Open House.

- Approved a joint powers agreement with the city of Sartell and authorized a feasibility study for improvements to Ridge Road from Scott Drive to Benton Drive.

Half of the roadway lies in Sartell, half in Sauk Rapids.

The feasibility study is one step needed in order to assess the four Sauk Rapids parcels impacted by the improvements.

- During public forum, Brenda Graves, of Pearl View Drive, spoke of her opposition of development to Southside and Sauk Rapids Lions Sunset parks. Mayor Kurt Hunstiger stated he has yet to have seen a draft plan from Confluence, the firm hired to develop the plan, and does not expect to see a plan until 2019.

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Many see through vaping’s smokescreen, noting deceptive marketing toward youth similar to tobacco companies’ strategies in the past.

“The false obliviousness and lack of concern from figureheads like Ashley Gould, chief administrative officer Juul brand vapes, is despicable,” Kusler said. “We don’t know much yet about the harm of vaping but we infer the similar trouble chemicals of conventional smoking pose similar risks.”

Kusler, Lovitz, Kenning and Sigler attribute vaping’s rise to dubious marketing tactics. They noted the flavoring and anxiety-relief productlabeling as particularly malicious.

E-liquid advertisers suggest skipping the cinnamon bun for the e-juice.

Brands, such as Superfood Vapors, advertise anti-stress and anti-anxiety benefits.

“It’s trying to condition kids to rely on vaping to treat their angst instead of healthier and non-consumptive methods,” Lovitz said. “Even worse, the labeling of ejuice is fraught with lies; many no-nicotine juices still contain nicotine.”

A FDA public hearing will take place Dec. 5 to discuss efforts to eliminate youth e-cigarette use. Many Benton County professionals are hoping the FDA will take action against the vaping companies and e-juice manufacturers by introducing limitations on the unregulated industry.

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Board approves annual audit

Czech publishes second novel

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board approved its annual audit after listening to a presentation from Janel Bitzan, of Bergen KDV, at the Nov. 26 meeting.

Bitzan reported increased revenues and fewer expenditures across all areas of the district.

“Your resident increase is a large part of the revenue increase,” Bitzan said during the presentation.

The district had $13,323 in revenues and $12,649 in expenditures per student in 201718, resulting in a net income of $674 per student In the general fund, the district totals $2,750,661 in excess revenue, with state aid making up 84 percent of that amount. The food service and community service funds have balances of $131,757 and $124,535, respectively.

Bitzan said there was an increase of $781,989 in the district’s tax capacity, a 37 percent decrease in tax revenue and that the district’s operational budget is below the state average. The district reported a total of $13,021 in revenues per student in 2016-17, as opposed to the state average of $14,629. The expenditures for 2016-17 were also significantly under the state average – $12,171 versus the average of $16,434. State averages were not available yet for 2017-18.

In other school board news: - Superintendent Aaron Sinclair reported the success of the annual Great River Rotary Thanksgiving meal, which served 238 meals. About half of the attendants stayed for a performance of “Aida”, the high school fall musical.

- NaDean Schroeder, high school activities director, gave an update regarding activities and participation. Fall sports had an additional 13 participants from last school year and thus far, there are an additional 27 participants over last year.

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(Left) “Last Dance in Kabul” is Ken Czech’s second fictional novel.

Czech, a retired history professor, will be signing the novel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at Books Revisited in St. Cloud.

Teachers from front they have the power to make a difference in the world, that’s a really cool moment.”

Challenges continue to pose themselves in the teaching profession.

“In this day and age, getting and keeping their attention is difficult,” Davis said. “All while not necessarily competing, but embracing technology. That has been a big change. Technology was non-existent when I started teaching here. It’s teaching them how to make the technology work for them besides entertainment.”

When Davis learned she was nominated for the Teacher of the Year award, she was hesitant to accept.

“My family told me I had to do the interview and go through the process,” Davis said. “There has never been a teacher of the year in the last 20 years from Rice. Everyone told me I needed to do it for Rice. When I left the interview, I thought I was done.

I was pretty surprised when I got the phone call saying I was chosen. It means a lot to me because we are such a close-knit group out here. Rice deserves the recognition.”

In addition to earning Teach-

er of the Year, Davis has also added website classroom pairing through the KIND food company. Teachers sign up and then are paired with another classroom somewhere in the world.

“Everything is on there,” Davis said. “Ways to do virtual exchanges and face-to-face interactions, lesson plans, it’s all there and easily accessible. It’s open to any teacher and free to use.”

Davis was also chosen as one of 150 teachers in the world to represent KIND as a fellow, or an ambassador, to help see the impact of their website and spark empathy.

“I never thought I would get any of this,” Davis said. “It has been a year of surprises for Nancy Davis.”

Unexpected, noticed Shelby Chollet is an eighthgrade teacher at Sauk RapidsRice Middle School. She has been teaching at the school for six years, but never imagined she would be where she is today.

“I was going to college as a psychology major,” Chollet said.

“I had a lot of people tell me I would be a good teacher, but it wasn’t something I was interested in. I struggled big time as a student growing up. During my undergrad, I started coaching and working with kids. In working with the kids and reflecting on the people who gave me opportunities, it all came together. I knew I

was going to be a teacher.”

Chollet credits her inspiration to three teachers. The first is Mrs. Bastan, an eighth grade honors English teacher.

“She was the first teacher to differentiate things for me,” Chollet said. “She embraced my creations and innovative touches to the literary world.”

The second was Mrs. Peterson, her 10th-grade teacher who pulled her aside one day after class and initiated the thought of Chollet becoming a teacher. The third is Mr. Ameli, her senior outdoor adventures teacher.

“He was one of the few teachers I had who brought real-life situations into the classroom,” Chollet said. “He was the first person to challenge me in that way.”

All three have carried Chollet through her teaching career as inspiration. Today, she thrives on the relationships she builds with her students, realizing they are all humans too.

“All of the kids come with baggage,” Chollet said. “They all have a story. They need love, support and opportunities. Their stories stay with you and you bring them home with you. It’s an emotional job, but I love it.”

Throughout Chollet’s sixyear career, she has seen the development of 1:1 technology and the way it changes learning. She also helped pilot the district-wide Schoology program in her first

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ST. CLOUD – Ken Czech, retired Sauk Rapids-Rice School District history teacher, has finished his second fictional novel.

The book, “Last Dance in Kabul”, became for sale in August at brick and mortar and online booksellers. Czech will be signing copies of his piece from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at Books Revisited, 607 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.

“Last Dance in Kabul” combines action, adventure, history, love and war into its pages. The book follows British army captain Reeve Waterton in Afghanistan during an uprising in 1841.

Waterton rescues a strong-willed Sarah Kane from ambush to discover their need for each other during the Afghan tribes’ revolt.

Czech’s first fictional novel “Beyond the River of Shame” was published in 2017.

year.

“Technology has really changed the atmosphere in the school, but it is incredible to watch some of the things students can do with technology,” Chollet said. “It really adds to the learning perspective.”

Chollet enjoys teaching at the eighth grade level for many reasons, but one being the exploratory year it is for her students.

“I never thought I would teach middle school, but it’s great,” Chollet said. “The eighth graders are the top dogs in the school and many of them are very sure of themselves and ready to move on, but there are many others who are incredibly unsure of who they are. Regardless, they all understand they are becoming young adults. It’s fascinating to watch the development and resilience of the kids.”

When Chollet received the call saying she earned teacher of the year, she was humbled and honored, but surprised.

“I am so busy making relationships and teaching my students to the best of my ability that I forget the rest of the world exists sometimes,” Chollet said. “I didn’t realize I was being noticed, but it is a great honor. I feel working in this school and this district has truly made me a better teacher.”

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Essay winners receive awards, recognition

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Karen Wolbeck, Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 Auxiliary Conductress and Ryan Johnson, post commander, stand with winners – Brett Schlangen, Lillian Houghton and Allie Engle – of the post’s annual essay contests Nov. 21 in Sauk Rapids. Each year students may enter in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy competitions. Not pictured is Autum Blommer, who placed third in Patriot’s Pen.

SAUK RAPIDS – The Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992 honored four Sartell students last week when the youth were invited to present their winning essays at the post meeting Nov. 21.

Allie Engle, of Sar-

tell High School, as well as Autum Blommer, Brett Schlangen and Lillian Houghton, all of Sartell Middle School, were recognized for their efforts in participating in the annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests.

Engle received first place in the Voice of Democracy for her audio

piece on “Why my vote matters”.

Houghton, Schlangen and Blommer placed first, second and third, respectively in the Patriot’s Pen written essay contest which had a theme of “Why I honor the American Flag”.

Blommer was not present to accept her award.

Nine students entered the Patriot’s Pen

Contest. Engle was the only entry in the Voice of Democracy.

Each year VFW Post No. 6992 hosts the essay contests, giving area students the opportunity to express their patriotism for a chance to win scholarship money and advance to district, state and national competition.

Good Shepherd receives McKnight’s technology award SAUK RAPIDS – McKnight’s announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Technology Awards contest Oct. 5.

Good Shepherd Community received the Silver Award in the High Tech-High Touch category for their Anytime Dining Program. The High Tech-High Touch Award recognizes how technology was used to improve staff-resident interaction. The award was presented to Bruce Glanzer, CEO and president of Good Shepherd, and Heather Brennan, clinical dietitian of Aramark, at the 2018 LeadingAge National Convention in Philadelphia Oct. 29.

Good Shepherd’s Anytime Dining is a collaboration with Aramark, the campus’s contracted dietary provider, and their room service choice platform. Together, Good Shepherd and Aramark transformed an outdated dining program to a stateof-the-art restaurant experience for skilled care residents and their guests.

This included renovating the 1980 commercial kitchen with the newest technology in food preparation. It also included new infrastructure allowing the use of wi-fi

Isaac A. Schumann Funeral services were 11 a.m. Nov. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Isaac A. Schumann, age 27, who passed away Nov. 23, 2018. Pastor David Hinz officiated and burial was at Graham United Methodist Cemetery in Rice. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to the services at the church Thursday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.

Isaac was born to Ivan and Marie (Legatt) Schumann Feb. 22, 1991 in St. Cloud.

He worked as a sales coordinator for RDO Equipment Company in Sauk Rapids. Isaac was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids and a member of the Sauk Rapids Sportsman Club.

He enjoyed spending time in the woods, hunting, fishing and four wheeling. Isaac was always active playing volleyball, softball, coaching youth football and umpiring. He had great patience and the ability to teach and guide. He was a good cook and liked to grill.

Isaac A. Schumann

Isaac is survived by his fiancé, Jamie Machula of Sauk Rapids; parents, Ivan and Marie of Sauk Rapids; brother, Michael (Shanna) of Rice; niece and nephew, Stella “Button” and Henry of Rice; future in-laws, Joe and Jen Machula of Sauk Rapids; future brotherin-law, Jake Machula of Sauk Rapids; dog, Nike “Poopers”; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and teammates.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Mildred Schumann and August and Julianna Legatt.

Isaac will be forever with us in our hearts.

The family asked that people wear their favorite team jerseys to the visitation Wednesday at the church.

Obituary and guest book available online at: www.williamsdingmann. com.

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Letter to the Editor

EDITORIAL

Approve the needed deputy James Hovda, Langola Township and retired Minneapolis police officer I am writing to comment on the Nov. 5 special meeting minutes of our Benton County commissioners regarding a funding request by Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck to add another deputy to his staff.

Shame on our two county commissioners who want to “let the situation play out.”

Not only is safety of the public at stake, but the safety of other law enforcement folks who may need help that would not be there. As our good sheriff pointed out, his folks have duties that require them to be in incorporated areas that only he has the authority to effect. Some of the incorporated areas do not have full-time law enforcement. The sheriff assumes these duties. Additionally, deputies get injured, get sick or have family emergencies. Some injuries are longlasting. The not mentioned issue is the down-time involved in follow-up for incidents such as car crashes, rescues, felony crimes – all of which take the deputy out of service until tasks are completed.

Law enforcement is a young person’s game. A retired deputy is not the answer.

I noted with interest human services receives 28 percent of the county budget while public safety gets only 19 percent. As far as I am concerned, those numbers should be reversed. Public safety affects everyone. Do not kick the can down the road. Approve the needed deputy and move on.

Faithfulness

Unshakable peace is not tied to success, it is tied to faithfulness. This quote from Sarah Mackenzie is close to a quote from Mother Theresa who said, “God doesn’t ask that we succeed in everything, but that we are faithful. However beautiful our work may be, let us not become attached to it. Always remain prepared BY MERCY NYGAARD to give it up, without losing Life by Faith your peace.”

Mackenzie is a home school parent, and Mother Theresa was a famous nun and Nobel Peace Prize-winner for her missionary work. Both people doing worthy work in completely different settings and both called to serve the Lord faithfully.

Whether you are at the top of an administration, company or fame, be prepared to have it all stripped away so God can show you His best for His glory and His plan for your purpose. In my experience, His plan for my purpose has never looked like what I could have imagined it to. It has always consisted of bringing me to places of humility. When I remain faithful, the peace flows in on a current I cannot explain. When I rebel in anxiousness or duress, my comfort unravels.

This is exactly what Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6-7.

“Be anxious for nothing, but by everything in prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Paul wrote that in captivity, shackled in prison.

This is one of the most popular passages in the Bible, searched by people looking for help with their anxiety. It offers detailed instruction on how to battle it: by prayer and petition with thanksgiving.

And, there you have it. If everything should get stripped away, we are to come to God thanking Him still. Job, from the book of Job, knew this all too well.

Who gained more and suffered more loss and pain than him?

In Ecclesiastes 3, Solomon realized there was a time for everything. He also realized in the end, we all die. We have but one life to live. In the end it will be tied to faithfulness and believing in our Savior Jesus.

It will not matter how successful you have become, or how lonely and stripped of everything you feel you may be. Be faithful to continue loving Him with all your heart, mind and soul. Be faithful to continue loving others as He loves us. Steadily going back to first things first. Whatever comes your way today, thank the Lord and ask how He will guide your steps.

The new drug everyone should know

Up until this school year, I have everyone should know and care about. felt confident of my parenting skills.

Vaping has become the new drug of Although working long hours and not choice. It is an epidemic in our schools always present, I have had a handle on – affecting all groups of students indismy son’s schooling, interactions and criminately like cancer, and it is hard to health. detect.

Middle school changes that. With As I took the photo of the vaping middle school comes puberty. devices for the story, I asked myself if

BY NATASHA BARBER Frankly, puberty is a biological I would think twice seeing something change and has nothing to do with this similar in my son’s bedroom. The decolumn. But as parents, we know puvices look like flash drives or are comberty means much more than our children’s bod- parable to fancy highlighters or button flashlights. ies transitioning to adulthood. For me, it means my They are not an easily recognizable cigarette or bag child now secludes himself to the privacy of his of marijuana buds. They also do not smell like a bedroom for nearly all hours he is at home. Wheth- Marlboro Red. The odor could be mistaken for a er he is playing or researching on the computer, candle, candy or even a body spray. reading, practicing saxophone, drawing or sleepI do not live under a rock. Vaping has been ing – if you want to visit him, you best do so in his around at least since my son was in preschool. But space. There is nothing wrong with the behavior. I only now have I opened my eyes to the fact this am young enough to remember my actions being growing trend could be what my son chooses to exmuch the same when I was his age. periment with as he ages. Hence why it is important I am not too naïve to forget that I was not a per- for me to educate him, myself, my loved ones and fect child. for all of us to keep the communication lines open My point? about the dangers and addictive nature of the subOn the front page of this week’s issue there is stance. an important story about vaping and the growing Vaping has become the new “Smokin’ in the trend in our nation’s schools. If you have not read Boys Room”. It is the new kid in town and kids it, you should. Regardless of your child’s age and are welcoming it into your homes without you even regardless if you are without children, this is a topic knowing.

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EDITORIAL

Easy-to-grow houseplants for the not-so-green thumbs

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But, I have a black thumb. needed.

Those who think they cannot grow While there are several plants in house plants are probably choosing the the easy to grow category, pothos, holiday cacti and the snake plant are incredwrong plant, placing it in the wrong locaibly easy. Pothos or devil’s ivy is a vinetion or forgetting to water it. If forgetfullike plant that is sometimes trained across ness is your issue, then choose a plant that curtain rods and may extend several feet will survive erratic watering or less than long. You may also coil the stem around optimal lighting conditions. Or, place the

BY LINDA G. the base of the plant to keep it contained plant in a kitchen window where you will TENNESON or simply prune it regularly. Pruning the see it every day. Most house plants are Green and plants will keep them fuller at the base and comfortable in the same temperatures we Growing in have in our homes.

Benton County each cutting can be rooted in water to create more plants. Pothos like to dry out between Gardening books often advise placing plants in an east or south window, which is usually watering, but if left dry too long, the leaves will wilt good advice. However, trees, bushes or other build- and eventually dry and die. However, as long as there ings outside these windows may reduce the amount is some green in the stem, this plant can be revived by of light available to them. Also blinds, curtains or watering. Pothos is tolerant of low light.

The snake plant, which grows tall or the short other window dressing may affect the amount of light that is available to a plant placed near that win- version called the bird’s nest sansevieria, is a longdow. If you are unsure how much light a particular lived, easy-care plant that tolerates low light and erwindow receives, place an object near the window ratic watering. However, brown leaves at the base and then look at the shadow it makes. The darker mean more regular watering is needed. The sansethe shadow the stronger the light that area is receiv- vieria produces new plants alongside the parent plant ing. Light varies with the time of the year, so house and may crack the side of the pot when there is no plants may need to be moved during the year to keep more room for further expansion.

Holiday cacti were described in my column two them in the right amount of light. The closer a plant is to the window the more light it receives. Turn weeks ago.

Spider plants like well-drained soil and bright, plants regularly so they receive light on all sides and indirect light. Water them well, but do not allow grow evenly.

Southern or southwestern windows usually the plants to become too soggy, which can lead to provide a more intense light, often called full sun. root rot. In fact, spider plants prefer to dry out some Medium light refers to direct exposure from an east between watering and prefer cooler temperatures – f or west window or a southern window with a sheer around 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Because spider curtain on it. The light several feet from an east or plants like to be semi-pot bound, repot them only west window or far from a southern or southwestern when their large, fleshy roots are highly visible and exposure is often called indirect light or low light. watering is difficult. This plant gets its name from Low light is also found near north windows, in cor- the baby plants that grow with the end of stems and ners of rooms and in bathrooms. Spindly stems, yel- look like little floating spiders.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota low foliage, and leaf drop are signs the plant should be moved to a location with more light. However Extension Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor. leaf burn or pale foliage means that less light is

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF RICE COUNTY OF BENTON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Rice Planning Commission at 7:00 pm on Tuesday December 18th, 2018 at the Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street East, Rice, MN 56367 for the purpose of hearing from the public, considering, and making recommendation to the City Council regarding a variance for the following property currently zoned General Business (B-2): 2378 Pine Rd NW PID 150079400 to extend sign to 40 feet.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment, testify, or present evidence at the hearing.

Dated: November 27, 2018 Julie Fandel City Clerk City of Rice, MN R-48-1B

REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:00PM MINUTES

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO UPDATES TO THE CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS OFFICIAL FEE SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at a meeting of the Council beginning at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Monday, December 10, 2018, to be held in the Council Chambers at the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave North, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, to discuss the updates of certain city fees in the city’s official Fee Schedule.

All interested persons may appear at the December 10th public hearing and present their views orally or in writing. A copy of the fee updates may be obtained at the City’s offices.

Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, telephone (320) 258-5300.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: GoldPay Enterpriseses.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 600 3rd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Chad Castellanos, 600 3rd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Chad Castellanos 11/15/2018 R-48-2P CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes ,Chapter 333 (1) List the exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Velvet Rasputin.

(2) The address of the principal place of business is: 12287 15th Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367.

(3) List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address:___________.

(4) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Vas Littlecrow Wojtanowicz, 12287 15th Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367.

(5) This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 0207339 Originally filed on: 05/11/1998 Under the Name: VAS Littlecrow (6) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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B. Approve 2018 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses C. Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage Waiver Form Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Ellering to approve agenda items 9A-9C. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda A. RSVP Presentation and Whitney Center Presentation Lisa Braun spoke about the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which serves all of Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties. Braun stated that the mission of RSVP is to engage men and women age 55 and better in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens both self and the community. She shared with the City the return on investment for the City of Sauk Rapids’ annual contribution to RSVP. Braun concluded by sharing a volunteer success story from a volunteer at Anna Marie’s Alliance.

Laura Hood, Whitney Senior Center, discussed the information packet that she had handed out highlighting the Whitney Senior Center (WSC). Hood stated that the WSC has been serving the area’s older adults since 1976.

WSC supports successful aging in place. She concluded by stating that the money that Sauk Rapids contributes to the Whitney Senior Center makes a big impact to the residents of Sauk Rapids.

B. St. Coud Area Planning Organization’s Joint Planning Agreement, Brian Gibson Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to approve the amended St. Cloud Area Planning Organization’s Joint Powers Agreement. Motion carried with 4 Councilpersons (Sauer, Thronson, Heinen, and Hunstiger) voting in favor of the motion and 1 Councilperson (Ellering) voting against the motion.

C. City Council Vacancy Discussion Ross Olson explained that with Councilperson Heinen being elected to the Benton County Board of Commissioners, the City of Sauk Rapids will have a vacancy on the City Council after January 1st 2019. Olson said that when the City Council has had a vacancy in the past, the City Council has authorized Administration to post the vacancy, assemble an applicant information packet, and accept letters of interest.

Olson noted that the City does have the option to hold a special election, if desired, but that there would be costs associated with a special election. He stated that with less than two years left on the new vacant position, the City Council can appoint an applicant that they feel will serve the community best.

The Council agreed by consensus to post the opening and conduct interviews as done in the past.

11. Other Staff Items A. Last day of Compost Site’s 2018 Season is Saturday, November 17th Pete Eckhoff noted that the last day that the compost site will be open for the season is Saturday, November 17th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

12. Other Council Items and Communications • Thank You To Everyone for Voting-Councilperson Ellering thanked the residents for their support and for coming out and voting. He noted that it is always nice to see good voter turnout.

Councilperson Thronson also thanked the the voters for their support and for voting.

• Toys for Tots and Trot for Tots—Councilperson Thronson discussed the other fun events, like the Toys for Tots event coordinated by the Sauk Rapids Fire Department and the Trot for Tots event, that are also scheduled for December 1st. She noted that the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors and their Family Fun Day is an event that she holds near and dear to her heart. Councilperson Thronson encouraged everyone to attend this awesome community event.

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to approve the revised List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Ross Olson noted that in addition to Lisa Braun presenting under agenda item 10-A, Laura Hood from the Whitney Center will also be providing an update.

3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 10-22-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 10-22-18 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File A. 8-7-18 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to receive and file the 8-7-18 Regular HRA Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

6. Mayor’s Communications • Veterans Day—Mayor Hunstiger thanked all of the Veterans and their families for their service to our country.

• Thank you to Boy Scout and Girl Scout VolunteersMayor Hunstiger stated that he recently was invited to attend a Boy Scout meeting at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. He said that he wanted to thank all of the volunteers who help with these programs for the City’s youth.

• Thank You, Election Judges-Mayor Hunstiger noted that he would like to thank City staff for all of their work in coordinating the election process for the City. Mayor Hunstiger stated that without the 70+ Election Judges who work at the City’s polling places it would be impossible to hold an Election in the City of Sauk Rapids, so he wanted to extend a huge thank you to the City’s Election Judges.

• Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day- The 2018 Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors, Anna Walz, Jenna Bukowski, and Morgan Weinand provided a preview of all of the fun family events that are planned for the 11th Annual Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade and Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 1st. This is a fundraiser event for the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador program. The Ambassadors noted that they are still seeking donations for the silent auction event as well.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Doug Moilanen Purpose To Consider A Conditional Use Permit To Allow Rooftop Solar Panels To Be Installed On The Home At 1295 Osauka Road, NE 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Conditional Use Permit to install solar panels on the roof at 1295 Osauka Road on the condition that they do not create glare for neighbors or for traffic on a public road.

Discussion: Councilperson Heinen said that he has noticed hardly no glare with the existing solar panels in the City,but this particular one may create more of an issue with where the panels are being placed.

Motion carried unanimously.

R-48-1B 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve a Resolution for Municipal State Aid Street Advance

Monday, November 19, 2018 WORK SESSION MINUTES District Office Board Room 5:30 p.m.

A Work Session of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Monday, November 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White, and Director of Business Services Johnson.

AGENDA APPROVAL A motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda” as written.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.”

WORK STUDY TOPICS Polling Place Review District Updates Superintendent Sinclair and Director of Business Services Johnson provided updates to the Board, which included but were not ADJOURNMENT With no further Work Session topics appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa J. Braun, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-48-1B

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mats, mat staples, marker flags, marker ribbon, super sorb and reflective ‘seedling planted’ signs. The district has tree planting bars to buy or rent, as well as two tree planters and two food plot master equipment to rent for whole or half days. These products and equipment are available any time of the year.

Free technical assistance is provided by Benton SWCD for residents interested in installing a shelterbelt, field windbreak, living snow fence or wildlife plantings. Technical staff will help choose trees suitable for the site and develop a plan that will fit the property owners’ needs. They can also provide information on potential cost-share programs that may be available to provide financial assistance for getting trees and cover established.

Questions can be answered by calling 320-9685300, Ext. 3 or by visiting Benton SWCD at 14 Second Ave. W., Foley.

chosen for their knowledge, expertise and involvement not only in the arts but also in areas such as community development, nonprofit management and policy development. The board meets eight times a year on the second Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

CMAB programs are made possible with funds provided by the McKnight Foundation and the voters of Minnesota through appropriations from the general fund and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Those interested in becoming more involved in a vibrant arts community should contact the CMAB office for more information at 320-968-4290, email Leslie LeCuyer at leslie@ centralmnartsboard.org or find the volunteer form at http://www.centralmnartsboard.org/about/volunteer. html.

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A 10 percent discount will be given on trees ordered during the open house Nov. 29-30.

Trees are available on a first come, first serve basis. Place orders early for best selection.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Avon Products Holiday Open House. All new Avon products at discounted prices. Beautiful Christmas gifts, gorgeous custom jewelry, gifts for children plus all your favorite make up, eyeliner, powders, eyeshadows, nail products, skin care, hair care, fragrance and more.

1111 4 1/2 Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. Follow the hot pink signs.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — St. Cloud Friends of the Library Book Sale. Stop by the book sale and stock up on great deals. Proceeds go to support the library. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Make and Take Saturday. Stop in Saturdays during December to create a holiday-themed craft. For school-aged children. While supplies last. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of Foley Library.

Great River Regional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Toys for Tots Drive. Hosted by the Sauk Rapids Fire Department.

Sauk Rapids Fire Hall, 408 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. The fire department will also be picking up toys along the Sauk Rapids Parade of Lights route in the evening. For more information call Neil at 320260-1752.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sauk Rapids Community Ambassadors Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day. See the city’s website at https://www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m. — Third Annual Homespun Holidays. Purchase homemade arts, crafts, baked goods and holiday items from tenant and community members. Brief fashion show, piano music, cookies and cider. Donations of baked goods can be dropped from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Good Shepherd Community, 1115 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2-6 p.m. — Festival of Nativities.

Roughly 50 nativities from across the world displayed, a historical living nativity, music, kids craft activity, cider and cookies. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2163 Mayhew Lake Road N.E, Sauk Rapids.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2:30-5 p.m. — Dine and Dialogue: How to build a better St. Cloud. This conversationbased program aims to bridge gaps between people and creates an environment where understanding and compassion thrives by sharing food. It also promotes harmony and brings together those of different faiths and cultures in order to better understand one another. Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. — Great River Chorale presents “What Sweeter Music”. A concert of new and traditional holiday music and readings from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud.

Tickets available at http://www.greatriverchorale. org.

crafters. Concessions available. Handicap accessible. 80 Edward Street, Pierz.

Monday, Dec. 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. — Fare for all Express. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 County Thursday, Dec. 6, noon to 5 p.m. — American Road 2, St. Joseph. For more information visit fareRed Cross Blood Donations. Bethlehem Lutheran forall.org or call 800-582-4291.

Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 12:30-6:30 p.m. — American Thursday, Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m. — City of St. Cloud Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Anthony’s CathoWeihnachtsmarkt. River’s Edge Convention Cen- lic Church, 2405 First Street N., St. Cloud. ter, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Steve Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. — St. Cloud Hospital March-Torme Concert. A slew of holiday classics Festival of Lights. Traditional lighting ceremony written by Steve’s dad Mel Torme and much more. at 7 p.m. Carolers, a living nativity, Santa and Mrs. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Claus, cookies and cocoa. Attendees encourages to Street, St. Cloud. For tickets or more information bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food visit http://paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463. shelf. 1406 Sixth Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. — Cactus Rock Thursday, Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Painting. Use painted rocks to create a succulent Regional Coin Club Meeting. Miller Auto Marine garden. All supplies included. For ages 10 and older.

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Great River Regional Library-Bremer Room, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud.

Friday, Dec. 7, 10-10:45 a.m. — Pioneer Volunteer Network visits Foley Library Storytime. Each Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. — Jesus Cares Bible child who attends receives a free storybook as part Class for those with special needs. This class is of the group’s new literacy project. Great River Re- free of charge and open to all faiths. Petra Lutheran gional Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley.

Church, 1049 First Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. For more information contact Pastor Prell at 320-252-0120, Friday, Dec. 7, 4-5 p.m. — Adapted Martial Arts. pastor@petralutheran.com or Judy Vosen at 320All abilities and levels are welcome to attend. Come 293-4545, judycr58@yahoo.com. in Friday for your free one-month introductory classes. ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. — Rhythmic Circus: Drive, Sauk Rapids. Wear loose clothing and bring The Holiday Shuffle. Four world-renowned hoofers a water bottle. and a swinging seven-piece band inject rapid-fire tap into upbeat holiday classics. Paramount Center for Friday, Dec. 7, 4-9 p.m. — Capital One Winter Car- the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. For nival. Capital One, 30 Seventh Ave. S., St. Cloud. tickets or more information visit http://paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Friday, Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. — Free Community Concert. Featuring Brat Pack Radio. River’s Edge Con- Friday, Dec. 14, 4-5 p.m. — Tae Guk Kwon Do. vention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

All abilities and levels are welcome to attend. Come for your free one-month introductory classes. Wear Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon — Cookie Walk. loose clothing and bring your water bottle. ILICIL Use our red plastic buckets and gloves to pick out Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk your own assortment of cookies. First United Meth- Rapids. odist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S., Sartell. For more information call the church office at 320-251- Friday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. — Rice Holiday Party.

0804 on week day mornings or visit http://www. Hosted by the Rice Women of Today. Sleigh rides, fumcscr.org. cookie decorating, make and take crafts, photos with Santa, hot chocolate, treats and more. Old Village Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Christmas Hall, E. Main Street, Rice.

Sale. Featuring artisans and vendors. Hand crafts, art, hand sewn blankets, canned goods, cookie plat- Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. to midnight — St. Cloud ters, coffee cakes and more. Cash only. 15739 35th Singles Dance. American Legion Post No. 428, 17 Ave. N.W., Rice.

Second Ave. N., Waite Park. For more information visit http://stcloudsingles.net or call 320-217-5008.

Saturday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Saved by Strength. Hosted by Minnesota Adult and Teen Saturday, Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — ComChallenge. Competition for all sizes and strengths. munity Fellowship Free Meal. First United MethTest your abilities in challenges such as farmers car- odist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S., Sartell. ry, axle deadlift and log carry. Prizes given in each age category. St. Francis Health and Wellness Cen- Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-3:30 p.m. — Glass Mosaics ter, 116 Eighth Ave. S.E., Little Falls. For more infor- Class. All supplies included. For teens and adults. mation or to register contact Jan Burley or Jay Grove Limit 16. Registration opens Dec. 1. Great River at 320-632-0627 or visit http://www.stfrancishealth- Regional Library-Bremer Room, 1300 West St. Gerwellness.org. main Street, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 8, noon to 9 p.m. — Capital One Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to noon — Omelet BreakWinter Carnival. Capital One, 30 Seventh Ave. S., fast. Hosted by the American Legion Post No. 428 St. Cloud.

Auxiliary. Made fresh as you wait. Proceeds support veterans and their families. American Legion Post Saturday, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. — Winter Wonderland. No. 428, 17 Second Ave. N., Waite Park.

Lake George, 1101 Seventh Street S., St. Cloud.

Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. — The Rose Ensemble: Saturday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. — Winter Nights and An Early American Christmas. Appalachian balLights Parade. West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud. lads, colonial carols, shaker hymns, Irish fiddle tunes Monday, Dec. 3, 12:15 p.m. — Rice Area Senior and plenty of Kentucky foot-stomping. Paramount Citizens Monthly Meeting. Old Creamery Café, Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. — Tiny Tots Play Date. Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. 405 East Main Street, Rice.

Small fee. North Crest Kids Activity Center, 1009 Cloud. For tickets or more information visit http:// Industrial Drive S., Sauk Rapids. paramountarts.org or call 320-259-5463.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1-7 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Atonement Lutheran Church, Sunday, Dec. 9, 4-6 p.m. — Divorce Care. Divorce UPCOMING: The Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud.

Care is a friendly, caring group of people who will Class of 1999 will be celebrating its 20-year reunion walk alongside you through one of life’s most dif- in 2019. Alumni should mark their calendars for Aug. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3:30-7:30 p.m. — Craft and ficult experiences. Harvest Fellowship, 400 Second 9, 2019 and fill out a survey at http://bit.ly/2Se1t5v Vendor Boutique. Hosted by Holy Trinity School Ave. N. Room No. 203, Sauk Rapids. Contact Tim for further details. The planning committee can also Parent Teacher Organization-Pierz. More than 40 Goodner at 320-290-0504. be reached at srhsclassof99@gmail.com.

Sunday, Dec. 2, 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 320-2900504.

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Snowmobile trails need more snow, cold temperatures ST. PAUL – Early cold temperatures and several inches of snow in parts of the state have many snowmobile enthusiasts excited to take their first ride of the season. But most trails will need more snow before grooming can begin. Most of the state’s snowmobile trails are not yet ready for riding, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Minnesota’s snowmobile trails officially open Dec. 1 each year. Several conditions must be met before trails are open, groomed and ready for travel. The ground must be frozen. Where trails cross wetlands, 15 inches of ice is needed to support the weight of the trail groomers. Adequate snow cover of about 12 inches must be

on the ground to allow for trail packing and grooming. Trails must be cleared of fallen trees, signs put in place and gates opened.

Snowmobile club volunteers and DNR staff are working on these tasks.

“While the cold air is helping the ground freeze, we still need more snow and thicker ice to access trail segments that cross wet areas for brush clearing and other maintenance,” said Guy Lunz, Grand Rapids area supervisor. “Crews are out now removing brush from trails where they can, and the pace will pick up as continued cold freezes the low-lying areas.”

Even after a chilly start to November, ice on most lakes is not safe for travel.

The DNR recommends a minimum of 5-7 inches of

new clear ice for snowmobiles.

When the trails open, the DNR urges riders to use caution. Early season trails may have trees or debris across them, unfrozen swamps and flowages, rocks or ruts, or standing crops and closed gates.

Also, road ditches can have obstacles such as culverts, signposts and rocks.

While snowmobilers wait for the arrival of cold temperatures, now is a good time to make sure registrations are current, snowmobiles are in good operating order, review safety training, and check trail maps for route changes or new trails.

Registrations for new snowmobiles must be purchased in person at any deputy registrar of motor

Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Nov. 21 1343 hrs: Officers made contact with a male urinating on a building near Summit Ave and 11th Street. Male was administered a preliminary breath test which came back at .09. Officers asked the male to move on and only use designated bathrooms.

Nov. 24 2012 hrs: Officers made contact with tenants on the 200 block of 13th Street North, who had loud music playing and their door open. Tenants agreed to turn down the music and close their door.

vehicles or at the DNR License Bureau in St. Paul.

Renewals of registrations and out-of-state trail stickers may be done in person or online at http://licenses. dnr.state.mn.us.

Minnesota has over 22,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails; more than 21,000 miles are maintained by snowmobile club volunteers.

Snowmobile trail maintenance costs are partially funded through the combined snowmobile registrations and trail sticker sales and state gas tax attributed to snowmobile use.

Donations and volunteer work by trail clubs make up the remainder of the costs and efforts to operate these trails.

Trail users are always encouraged to call in advance or research online to get conditions for the area they plan to ride. State trail conditions are posted each Thursday on the DNR website at http://mndnr.gov/ snow_depth/index.html.

Links to snowmobile trail information, state trail maps, regulations, safety training and more is available on the DNR website at http://mndnr.gov/snowmobiling.

Nov. 25 2107 hrs: Officers located a juvenile male walking on County Road 29 near 34th Street. Male was transported back to place of residence.

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Border battle weekend: Gophers, Vikings both win It is not often Minnesota sports fans get to watch the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team defeat the rival Wisconsin Badgers. Until last Saturday’s 37-15 upset victory in Madison at Camp Randall Stadium, it had not happened in 14 years.

by ANDY THAYER If you throw in the Vikings’ 24Sports Columnist 17 victory over the Green Bay Packers Sunday night, what you have is an ultra-rare border battle Saturday-Sunday weekend sweep that had never happened previously – at least where the Minnesota teams did the sweeping – in the history of Minnesota sports.

I am not the biggest P.J. Fleck fan in town, but there is no denying this was the biggest win for the Gophers football program in quite some time. Going into Camp Randall and securing a decisive victory is undoubtedly going to help Fleck with recruiting, and his enthusiasm about the win was infectious.

“This is why you coach,” Fleck said. “These are the moments and memories you’ll remember forever.”

He is right.

The Gophers have not possessed Paul Bunyan’s Axe, the trophy that is annually given to the victor of the Gophers-Badgers game, since 2003. I can vividly remember kicker Rhys Lloyd storming the Badgers’ sideline to claim the axe in 2003 after his walk-off field goal sailed through the uprights at the Metrodome.

Saturday’s win is going to give similar memories to a whole new generation of Gophers fans.

The Gophers won by establishing a productive running game and decisively winning the turnover battle. In other words, they gave the Badgers a big dose of their own medicine. Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook had four turnovers (three interceptions and a lost fumble), and the Badgers got away from their bread and butter offensive strategy – give the ball to the nation’s leading rusher, Jonathan Taylor, who averaged 6.3 yards per carry in this game – as things slipped away. The Gophers defense has shown significant improvement since Joe Rossi took over as the interim defensive coordinator following the 55-31 loss to Illinois Nov. 3. The team has allowed only 16.3 points per game since that embarrassing blowout, and they appear to be hitting their stride as they prepare for their first bowl game of the Fleck era.

Meanwhile, the Vikings’ win over the Packers is going to play a huge role in determining the divergent playoff feats of both teams. The win puts the Vikings’ record at 6-4-1, and if the season ended today, they would be the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs. The season, however, does not end today, and the Vikings face huge road tests in the next two weeks. After this Sunday’s trip to New England, the Vikings travel to the opposite end of the country to face the red-hot Seattle Seahawks in a game with huge playoff implications.

Had the Vikings lost to Green Bay, they would likely need to win both of these next two games to have any shot at a wild card berth, but the win gave them a little bit of breathing room. The Packers’ playoff hopes, on the other hand, are now on life support. At 4-6-1, they will likely need to win all five of their remaining games and need some major help from other teams to make the playoffs (and save head coach Mike McCarthy’s job).

With 342 yards passing, three touchdowns and no turnovers, this was exactly the kind of game Kirk Cousins needed to play to endear himself to Vikings fans who are still skeptical about his massive contract.

Simply put, he outdueled Aaron Rodgers head-to-head in a rivalry game and effectively knocked the Packers out of the postseason picture. As a Vikings fan, what more do you want from the guy? He might not have the pocket awareness of all-time-great quarterbacks like Drew Brees or Tom Brady, but if Kirk Cousins is given time in the pocket, he can and will eviscerate opposing defenses. That is going to be the key for the Vikings down the stretch. If they can keep their quarterback’s jersey clean, their defense is now playing well enough to carry this team deep into January.

It was not only the football teams that made last weekend special, however. The Wild beat the Jets. The Wolves went 2-0. The Gophers womens volleyball team secured the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. It was a great time to be a Minnesota sports fan, and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.

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Dancing for a lifetime Mohr continues passion for sport as head coach

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS – When the Sauk RapidsRice dance team hit the floor to perform their routine at the home dance show Nov. 30, they were under the direction of new head coach Ali Mohr.

Mohr has been involved in dance in some capacity since she was 3 years old. She is an alumna of the Storm dance team, graduating Sauk RapidsRice High School in 2013.

“These girls are my little family,” Mohr said.

“I have so much fun with them, and I am excited to see what they accomplish this season.”

In previous years,

Mohr has been the co-head coach of the junior varsity team. She was not planning to coach this year.

“I am going to school for nursing right now, as well as working overnights at the St. Cloud Hospital so my schedule is pretty hectic,” Mohr said. “But when Jennie (Weber) said she wasn’t coming back to coach this year, I said I would take the job if no one else had by mid-July.

Here I am, and I couldn’t be happier.”

Mohr receives help from Weber, former head coach, to help build on last year’s success.

“It is a blessing to have her as a sounding board,” Mohr said. “I have some assistant coaches that have been great as well.”

Mohr is the third head coach in the last four years for the team. As a former dancer, Mohr understands how the team may be feeling.

“I was in their situation, too,” she said. “It’s this revolving door mentality with head coaches just coming in and out. I am hoping to stick around for a long while. The girls have a lot of mistrust, and they are unsure of the expectations when they keep getting a new head coach.”

Mohr said the mentality is common among dance programs, but she is already changing the tune of the SRR program.

“I know many of them from their time on JV,” Mohr said. “I have built the relationships with them and many of them know the expectations I had for JV. Now that is translating to the varsity level. We still have a lot of fun though, too, despite the expectations. There are a lot of inside jokes on the team.”

As Mohr begins her first head coaching position, she has leaned on family.

“When I told my parents I was doing this, they supported me right away, as did my older brother, Ryan,” Mohr said. “They told me it was going to be a lot, but I know they will be at as many meets as possible.”

Mohr said she gets advice from her sister, Megan, who is a hockey player at Concordia College in Moorhead.

“Megan gives me great perspective,” Mohr said.

“She will often give advice from the athlete’s point of view, which can be beneficial in the coaching aspect.

She reminds me to see things from the dancer’s view.”

Mohr also has support from her boyfriend, Dallas Weston, who coaches youth hockey in Sauk Rapids, but has also coached at the high school level.

“He is always good at giving me another coach’s perspective,” Mohr said.

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Ali Mohr stands in the hallways of Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Nov. 19. Mohr is the new head coach for the SRR dance team.

“He’s been through the coaching experience, so it is nice to have his opinions, too.”

With a handful of preseason performances and the first conference meet under her belt, Mohr is feeling confident in the team’s abilities and is excited for what is next.

“These girls have so much fun,” Mohr said. “I love seeing the looks on their faces when they come walking off the floor after a successful routine. Being a dancer myself, I can understand how they are feeling, and it is fun to live those moments with them.”

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Boys hockey falls in home opener

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BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER

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Senior goalie Porter Siltman makes a save Nov. 29 in Sauk Rapids. The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm played its home opener at Sports Arena East against the Fergus Falls Otters.

BY ANNA HINKEMEYER | STAFF WRITER The Sauk Rapids-Rice boys hockey team opened its season Nov. 29 at home against Fergus Falls. The game was tight throughout, but Fergus Falls pulled ahead in the third period to end the game 5-4.

The Otters scored within the first eight minutes of play, but the Storm answered with one of their own at 8:25. Mason Wiebusch, assisted by Daymin Dodge, scored the goal. SRR then took the lead 1:24 into the second period on a goal from Chase Christensen, assisted by Brandon Bokelman.

The Storm let through another Fergus Falls goal to tie it up going into the third, where Bokelman scored at 1:54 into the period. After three more Otter goals, Bokelman added the final goal of the evening at 10:02 into the third, with help from Ben Sikes.

The Storm attempted 22 shots while the Otters attempted 33. SRR sat eight minutes on four penalty infractions, while Fergus Falls had two penalties totaling four minutes. Goaltender Porter Siltman made 28 saves on the night.

The Storm girls basketball team kicked off their season Nov. 27 against Braham, coming home with a 5343 win. The team had its home opener Nov. 29 against Foley, falling 59-46.

Senior Bailey Roscoe is the team’s highest scorer, putting up 34 points between the two games.

Foley 59, SRR 46 The Storm started the game off in a competitive manner, keeping within six points for much of the first half.

“We hit some shots in the first half that kept us in it,” said Megan Foley, head coach. “Many of them were free throws down the stretch.”

Both teams experienced a great deal of foul trouble throughout the game, particularly in the second half, which led to a tougher game.

Roscoe and Noel Reberg netted 13 points each.

Shayna Payonk followed with nine. Grace Roesch with seven. Kyanah Evans and Ady Froiland each put away two.

SRR 53, Braham 43 The 53-43 Storm win over Braham was a key win that helped get SRR to a good season start.

“We executed our plan well,” Foley said. “We were able to get up to a 10-point lead about five or six minutes into the game and just held it throughout. We didn’t get as razzed as we thought, as it was the first game for many of our girls at the varsity level.”

The team’s points were spread throughout the roster, with notable points coming from Roscoe, who had 21, Roesch who had 11 and Payonk who had 11. Reberg and Maddie Blair each put up four and Evans added three.

PHOTOS BY ANNA HINKEMEYER Foley was proud of the first-game win.

Kyanah Evans jumps up to block an attempted Foley shot Nov. 29 in Sauk Rapids. The Storm lost 59-46.

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Grace Roesch holds her arm out of keep a Foley defender out of her path as she moved down the court Nov. 29 in Sauk Rapids. Roesch added seven points for the Storm Maddie Blair works her way around a Foley defender Nov. during the game.

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Storm’n Sabres find their rhythm, outplay Cardinals

BY LAURA HINTZEN STAFF WRITER

It was an exciting bus ride home for the Storm’n Sabres after they clenched a 3-1 win over the Alexandria Cardinals Nov. 27 at Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.

“The win at Alexandria was our most complete game of the season to date,” said Marty Anderson, head coach. “It was a team effort with all three lines playing well in addition to our defense making good decisions all evening.”

At the top of the first period, senior forward Libby Asper, scored the first goal of the night with only 16:26 on the clock. She was helped by teammates sophomores Ingrid Buiceag-Arama and Rachel Wieland on the assist.

Senior forward Brooke Walters scored the second goal for the Storm’n Sabres with 6:11 left in the first period. Sophomore defenseman Lauren Wensel tallied the assist. The goal gave the girls a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals.

“Brooke’s goal was a great individual effort as she seemed to skate through three or four Alexandria players before beating the goalie,” Anderson said.

After a scoreless second period, the Cardinals answered in the top of the third, scoring the teams’ first goal.

Buiceag-Arama scored the final goal of the game with 6:52 left on the clock in the third.

It was her first varsity career goal. She was assisted by Asper.

The biggest key for the Storm’n Sabres was how effective their forecheck was in keeping Alexandria bottled in their own end of the rink.

“The goals generated by the line of Libby, Ingrid and Rachel Wieland were a direct result of them using their speed to create turnovers,” Anderson said. “This has been a focus of ours in practice, and it was great to see them get rewarded for their hard work.”

Anderson gives credits to the girls for being strong on defense for the entirety of the game, contributing to their success.

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Lumberjacks put up 10 in win over Breezy Point

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Teammates of the Storm’n Sabres skate up to congratulate Brooke Walters after Walters scored a goal against Alexandria Nov. 27 at Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Mallory Heder (far right) sneaks in a hug.

Cromwell and Makenzy Heder all had great games on the blue line,” Anderson said.

Junior Chloe Stockinger saved 26 of 27 shots on goal. Alexandria faced 33 attempts from SSRR. The Storm’n Sabres play at home Tuesday, Dec. 4 against RocoriRiver Lakes at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. Puck drop is at 7:15 p.m.

Duluth Marshall 1, SSRR 0 The girls fought and skated competitively against a tough Duluth Marshall team Nov. 24 during the Turkey Trot Hockey Tournament at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud.

The two teams were on even ground throughout the duration of regular play. It was not until 5:37 into overtime when Duluth scored their goal to win.

The Storm’n Sabres sat six minutes on three infractions, while Du-

luth had two minutes on one. SSRR attempted 13 shots as opposed to Duluth’s 45. Senior tender Madison DeMarias made 44 saves.

SSRR 6, Northfield 2 The Storm’n Sabres made noise during their 6-2 win in the first game of the Turkey Trot Hockey Tournament Nov. 23. Junior forward Anna Orth scored three goals and two assists. The team’s other three goals were spread out amongst the roster, leading the Storm’n Sabres to a well-rounded win.

Junior defender Makenzy Heder shot the team’s first goal 5:19 into the first, on an assist from freshman forward Kelly Carriere.

However, Northfield answered with one of their own two minutes later.

Junior forward Mallory Heder saw to the tiebreaker seconds later as she raced down the ice

and slashed the puck in with help from Walters and Orth.

SSRR pushed their lead further when Orth scored a solo goal 13:26 into the first. Orth scored another unassisted goal 9:04 into the second, bringing the score to 4-1. Northfield pushed their second and final goal through a minute later, but the Storm’n Sabres were not letting more through. Orth found her third goal of the night, completing a hat trick, 15:22 into the second with help from Mallory Heder and Walters.

Walters scored the final goal for SSRR 11:14 into the third on an Orth assist.

SSRR outshot Northfield 33-25, but sat out eight minutes on four penalties as opposed to Northfield’s two minutes.

Stockinger tended for the team, making 23 saves.

After the Nov. 17 game against the Rochester Grizzlies, the Lumberjacks were itching for a chance to reclaim their dominance over the Grizzlies Nov. 24 at home. Earlier in the season, Granite City won 10-0 against Rochester but the Grizzlies have surpassed their first performance. Rochester won the game 4-3.

The Lumberjacks will travel to Breezy Point Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 to take on the North Stars. The team then has a home and home series Dec. 8-9 against the New Ulm Steel before a NA3HL regular season break until Dec. 31. The Jacks host New Ulm at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.

Rochester 4, Granite City 3 Similar to their last outing against the Grizzlies, the Lumberjacks took an early lead but the upset came in the final hour.

Scoring began from Ryan Pogue, assisted by Bailey Sommers and Sean Salz, at 7:38 in the first period.

About 10 minutes later, Grant Troumbly took the second goal during a power play, assisted by Tom Nagle and Jordan Olson.

Before the first period came to a close, Pogue made an unassisted goal. The Grizzlies were behind 3-0.

In the second period, Rochester came back, leveling the Lumberjacks’ lead. Seth Bacon, a Rochester forward, claimed the first goal solo. Vladislv Sorokin, assisted by Joey Fodstad and Peyton Hart, made the second goal, and Nic Leisen, assisted by Bacon and Logan Olson, tied the game while a man up.

The final period went by without much ceremony.

The Lumberjacks made more attempts at goal; taking eight compared to the Grizzlies’ 2, but Rochester sealed the deal early with a goal at 1:31. Sorokin, assisted by Richard Szabo, made the final goal of the night, and the Jacks never bounced back.

Despite Granite City outshooting the Grizzlies with consistent attempts at net, Rochester proved quality over quantity. The Grizzlies took 33 shots and the Jacks 40.

Rochester goalie Nick Bucklin made 37 saves and remained in the net all night. Lumberjack goalie David Mulligan saved 29 shots.

Granite City was called for 13 minutes of penalty time for five infractions. Rochester had 24 minutes from eight.

Granite City 10, Breezy Point 0 Granite City played their annual pre-Thanksgiving match against the Breezy Point North Stars Nov. 20 in Sauk Rapids.

Breezy Point entered with a 3-15-2-0 record. Granite City stands as the No. 1 in the NA3HL West Division.

The Lumberjacks delivered a shutout against Breezy Point. Mulligan secured the victory with 19 saves.

Breezy Point swapped goalies early into the match.

Lane Fox protected the net for the majority of the game; replacing Dan Fielding before the 15-minute mark of the first period. Fielding stopped seven of 11 shots on goal. Fox saved 21 of 27.

Granite City’s goal-scoring revved up at 8:59 in the first period and ceaselessly chopped goal after goal.

Olson scored a power-play goal. Sommers followed up with a second power-play goal three minutes later. The Jacks scored twice more before the period was finished.

Trevor Dummer lit the lamp at 13:53, and Zack DeBoom made goal just over one minute later.

In the second, goals were scored by Sam Ohmes (unassisted), Pogue and Sommers (power play).

The third period brought in three more. Erik Evans, Brad Amundson and Nagle claimed the goals.

Amundson, Dummer, Evans, Nagle and Ohmes had two assists each. DeBoom, Jack Flattum, Pogue, Salz and Hunter Schwehr each tallied one.

Breezy Point accrued 69 minutes of penalty time from 16 infractions, while Granite City received 38 minutes from 10 calls.

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I also work well with adults, so it is my priority to help them What is your best game to date? Feb. 8, 2018. An away when needed, teachers especially. game against Rocori. It is one I obtained a lot of confidence in. I shot when I was open, I drove when I saw the chance and What is the best advice you have ever received? “Keep I never stopped playing hard defense. This game was also your day.” This taught me to not let the littlest of flaws ruin memorable because of the great teamwork that was shown. my day.

What do you do to prepare in the minutes leading up to a game? I prepare my mind and body for the game. This includes listening to music, stretching in the hallway and joking around with my teammates to initialize the connection needed on the court.

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Those selling out find a new purpose

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PIERZ – Doug Stangl will always consider himself a dairyman although he no longer has a milking herd to call his own.

Stangl and his wife, Brenda, were one of 28 farm families across the state of Minnesota who exited the industry in October.

“I was scared to sell out, but I knew I had to,” said Stangl, who sold his 88 milking cows Oct. 30 at his farm near Pierz.

The state has 2,914 operating dairy herds – 2,689 Grade A and 225 Grade B farms – according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s October report.

While the report indicates 28 fewer herds than in September, it is a stark contrast to what made up the state’s dairy industry at the beginning of 2018, and even more so than this time last year.

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The state has seen a loss of 162 farms in the last 10 months. Year over year, Minnesota has lost 249 dairy herds.

As the demographics of the dairy industry change – with the average age of American farmers being 58, according to the United States Department of Labor, and a fewer number of people wanting to enter the profession – hanging up the milking units may be the only option for many dairy farmers across the state.

Additionally, the economy continues to play a more significant role in anyone’s decision to leave the industry.

“In 1989, I was getting more for my milk,” Stangl said. “I was producing 400 pounds of milk per day more now, but I get less money. In July, there was a slight hike in milk prices, but I also saw a decrease in milk. With bills at the end of the day, there was nothing left.”

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The next world show Quade will attend will be in June 2019 in Tulsa, Okla. at the Pinto World Championship Show.

Quade juggles her horse-training time with working full time. Her days start at 3:15 with coffee and breakfast, She starts feeding and watering the horses by 3:45.

“I’m on my way to work at about 5:20 to start working at the VA by 6 a.m.,” Quade said.

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As busy as her schedule is, Quade does not let challenges slow her down.

“Winter can be difficult,” she said. “Just getting the manure out of the barn some days is a challenge. I also struggle with fatigue.

I am constantly on the go, but life is interesting enough to keep me awake and going with a little bit of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.”

Quade said her equestrian involvement is rewarding.

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For nearly 30 years, Stangl made a career of dairy farming, first helping his father milk cows when he was 5 years old. Stangl’s son was the youngest generation to dairy farm, but chose to leave the farm in pursuit of another occupation.

“My son thanked me for how dairy farmA ing shaped him, and how it was super fun for him to do,” said Stangl, who milked 48 cows at the time his son was also involved.

Stangl was a part of a milk route in central Minnesota that picked up two larger farms’ milk first. Then, Stangl’s milk topped off the semi load.

However, when Stangl’s son left the family farm, Stangl and his wife had to search for additional labor.

“There’s never been a worse time to sell cows, but I did it because I can’t compete anymore,” Stangl said. “I was unable to compete with the commercialization of big farms and lacked reliable help.”

Over the last few months, Stangl put advertisements in newspapers and area agriculture publications but received little feedback.

“I did get a couple of texts, but no one ever showed up for interviews,” Stangl said.

them into a functioning adult. I live my life by setting goals and then taking the baby steps to attain those goals. I love the smell of the barn and the peace I get from the one-on-one relationship with the horses. … It was never a thought in my mind not to ride horse,” Quade said.

“It’s like waking up and brushing my teeth, it’s just how it is. It’s a part of who I am.”

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Sarenna Forquette (front, from left), Torie Quade, Christine Quade, Coral Henke, Colleen Sheeley and (back) Katie Quade stand with a horse outside of Quade’s arena Nov. 23 in Oak Park. Christine Quade trains horses and their owners how to compete in world and national competitions.

In Minnesota, the minimum wage is $7.87 per hour, as of Jan. 1.

However, many businesses pay well above that and may offer benefits. Not to mention, the lack of physical labor and required hours for jobs outside of agriculture appeal to many job seekers.

“The average worker is worth the price of milk, so about $14.80,” Stangl said. “But I can’t pay much more than that.

And, nobody else outside of the industry gets up seven days a week; it’s too tough of a lifestyle.”

Before choosing to sell the cows, Stangl entertained the idea of increasing his herd size and replacing his milking system with a parlor.

However, that option only further tied Stangl up on the farm and would cost him in additional feed purchases.

“I liked to milk seven times a week, but take off at night and be in the field,” Stangl said.

When the Stangls decided it was time to end their long-time career and pursue another venture, Stangl had a couple bucket list items to check off to make his dairy herd sale memorable.

He wanted to wait and sell out once the milking herd surpassed 72 cows, and he also wanted to have a tent sale – both of which he accomplished Oct. 30.

Now, Stangl has found a new purpose in the industry by custom raising dairy heifers.

“Everyone wants me to raise heifers,” Stangl

said. “People like to have their heifers custom raised because it allows them more time spent with their cows.”

While Stangl no longer has milk cows, he retained his youngstock and cropland. He will use his corn crop to finish out his heifers as dairy steers, creating more space to raise heifers for neighboring dairy farmers.

As the pain of exiting the industry will only subside with time, Stangl remains hopeful as he thinks of the possibilities of his golden years.

With cows no longer on the farm site, Stangl has more time to spend with his grandchildren, who are quickly growing.

“I couldn’t keep them overnight before, because without any help I had to be in the barn and the kids can’t be by themselves,” Stangl said.

“Although, the farm is a good place for kids to grow up and be familiar with.”

Stangl also has more time to hunt and fish with his son.

Despite declining herd numbers, Minnesota has a strong dairy infrastructure, remaining one of the nation’s top 10 milk producing states, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

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SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, November 14, 2018 A special meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Office Board Room.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, and Rogholt. Others present were Superintendent Sinclair and Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services White.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried by a margin of five to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.”

ACTION ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS A motion was made by Rogholt, seconded by Butkowski and unanimously carried by a margin of five to adopt the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School Board General Election, following the Canvassing Board’s inspection of Independent School District No. 47 abstract of votes cast and totaled in each precinct in the November 6, 2018 General Election, pursuant to M.S. 204C.32 to 204C.39. (M.S. 204C.31, Subd.).

RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 47, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 6, 2018, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.

2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 12,035 voters of the district voted at said election on the election of three (3) school board members for four-year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows: Candidate Lisa Loidolt 15.27% Candidate Robyn L. Holthaus 14.57% Candidate Lisa J. Braun 14.12% Candidate Phil Rogholt 13.84% Candidate Michael Keehr 10.40% Candidate Bryce Johnson 9.10% Candidate Andrew Lindeman 7.96% Candidate Rebecca Revermann 7.16% Candidate Brenda Joy Woggon 7.14% Candidate Write In Total .44% 3. Candidate, Lisa Loidolt, Robyn Holthaus and Lisa J. Braun, having received the highest number of votes, are elected to four year terms beginning the first Monday in January, 2019.

4. The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.

STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF BENTON ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting clerk of

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47, State of Minnesota, hereby certify SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct transcript of the REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING minutes of a meeting of the School Board of said school disMonday, October 22, 2018 trict duly called and held on the date therein indicated, so far A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD as such minutes relate to canvassing the results of the general election on the election of four members to the Board of Edu- 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Hauck cation of said school district, and that the resolution included Monday, October 22, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center therein is a full, true, and correct copy of the original thereof. at Rice Elementary.

ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, WITNESS MY HAND officially as such clerk this 14th day Holthaus, Morse, Rogholt, and Solarz. Others present were of November 2018.

Lisa J. Braun, ISD Superintendent Sinclair, Director of Business Services Johnson, Rice Principal Paasch, Director of Food Service Kania, 47 School Board Clerk and SRRHS Student Council Representatives Bukowski and Taylor.

ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IS- APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt SUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFOR OTH- and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda.”

STUDENT RECOGNITION ER ELETION DUTIES CONSENT The Board of Education and District Administration recA motion was made by Butkowski, seconded by Rogholt and unanimously carried by a margin of five to adopt the Res- ognized ten Rice Elementary students for their kindness. Stuolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and dents recognized were: Spencer Ackerman – grade five, son Directing School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Re- of Chuck and Linda; Conner Koll – grade five, son of Jakin and Nicole; Isaac Thiele – grade four, son of Aaron and Alilated Duties.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFI- cia; Annella Rogers – grade four, daughter of Paul and Krista; CATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DIS- Lyla Beehler – grade three, daughter of Richard and Kristin; Callahan Bourassa – grade two, daughter of Adam and LauTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION ren; Evelyn Skaj – grade one, daughter of Kevin and Jennifer; RELATED DUTIES WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election Carson Zwilling – grade one, son of Jason and Jennifer; Elena Petitto – grade one, daughter of Gregory and Sarah; and Grace for school board members held on November 6, 2018.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Dohrman – kindergarten, daughter of Gary and Deb. Board of Independent School District No. 47, State of Min- CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Braun and unaninesota, as follows: 1. The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute mously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda.” certificates of election on behalf of the school board of Inde- PUBLIC INPUT Community member Myron Wilson addressed the Board pendent School District No.47 to the following candidates: at 7:49 p.m. regarding the General Election. Mr. Wilson is a. Lisa Loidolt running for House of Representative in District 15B. b. Robyn Holthaus ACTION c. Lisa J. Braun who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL NOON HOUR PARAelected to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of PROFESSIONAL TIME A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and term on the first Monday in January next following the elecunanimously carried to approve an additional noon hour paration, based on the results of the canvass.

2. The certificate of election shall be in substantially the professional for 1.67 hours daily. The request is based on student supervision and flow through the cafeteria during the form attached hereto 3. After the time for contesting the election has passed and lunch hour. the candidate has filed all campaign financial reports required ADOPTION OF PROPOSED POLICIES A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Rogholt

by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certificates to the per- and unanimously carried to adopt • #521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination) is a “mandasons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail.

4. The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the cer- tory policy” and would replace current policy #521 (Student tificate a form of acceptance of office and oath of office in Disability Nondiscrimination).

• #521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination Grievance Resubstantially the form attached here to port Form) is a “mandatory form” and would replace current ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion form #521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination Grievance was made by Butkowski, seconded by Holthaus and unani- Report Form). mously carried by a margin of five to adjourn the meeting at • #526 (Hazing Prohibition) is a “mandatory policy” and would replace current form #526 (Hazing Prohibition).

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LONG PRAIRIE – Jim Salfer spoke at the annual Todd County Area Goat Workshop Nov. 15. The University of Minnesota hosted the workshop for producers interested in learning about goat nutrition, production, reproduction and management.

Salfer works at the University of Minnesota Extension regional office in St. Cloud, where he works on their dairy initiative. While his expertise is within the dairy cattle realm, he gave a presentation on milk quality and keeping milking goats healthy.

“We define milk quality through somatic cell counts, bacteria, residues, color, odor and flavor,” Salfer said.

He said identifying somatic cells and mastitis are two of the main issues with goat health.

“Somatic cell is not just another way to describe a mastitis cell,” Salfer said. “A somatic cell is a body cell, so they are present all over the animal. We run into issues when the number of body cells is

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Jim Salfer speaks about preventing mastitis to the Todd County Area Goat Workshop attendees on Nov. 15 in Long Prairie, Minn.

saturating the milk, or when bacteria becomes present and causes mastitis.”

Salfer explained how breed, stage of lactation and milking procedure also impact milk quality.

“Goats have higher somatic cell counts than cows because of the makeup of their cells and their secretion method,” Salfer said.

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- Jim Salfer getting mastitis from the presence of somatic cells, other reasons could be contagious organisms spread through milking equipment, bedding or wet teats.

“Any liquid that comes in contact with the teat had to come off,” he said. “Bacteria swim. They don’t walk, and milk is the perfect food for bacteria.”

When preparing for milking, he recommends a dry wipe of the teat, because water can add somatic cells.

“Goats don’t need simulation before milking like cows do,” Salfer said. “Seventy percent of their milk is held in the cistern, or lower part, of the udder, which is the opposite of cows.”

Because the foremilk will be the highest in somatic cell

count, Salfer suggests a strip cup even though goats do not show mastitis in a chunky milk manner like cows do.

“Mastitis in goats is more subclinical, so make sure you get those teats dry,” he said.

Wearing gloves is also a smart choice to maintain healthy teats and udders, because farmers’ hands get dry and chapped, and bacteria love the cracks in our hands.

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LONG PRAIRIE – Dr. Maggie Wehseler spoke to a crowded room Nov. 15 about her perspective on goat health as a veterinarian.

The presentation was part of the Todd County Area Goat workshop, hosted by the University of Minnesota for producers interested in learning about goat nutrition, production and reproduction.

She first established the understanding of a VCPR, which she recommends for every farm.

“A veterinarianclient-patient-relationship is essential for proper care for your animals, and is basically just a relationship with your vet,” Wehseler said. “In a nutshell, your vet needs to know your animals and facility in order for you to use and purchase prescription drugs.”

The five most common reasons Wehseler visits goat farms are parasites, reproduction

and pregnancy diagnosis, common ailments and dystocia.

One of the most common parasites she sees is Haemonchus contortus, also known as the barber pole worm because of its spiral shape. It causes anemia and death in goats. While some may think scheduled deworming is the way to go, Wehseler warns against the practice. “ S c h e d u l e d deworming is outdated and leads to parasite resistance and dewormer lack of efficacy,” she said.

Instead, she opts for FAMACHA, an anemia scoring system used to determine the need to deworm.

“If your goats are on pasture, this is going to be one of the biggest issues you will deal with,” Wehseler said. “Utilize your veterinarian.”

C o n c e r n i n g reproduction, she said there are synchronization protocols available to cycle goats out of season.

“Reproduction drugs are prescription drugs, and you must have a VCPR in place to purchase,” Wehseler said.

For pregnancy diagnosis, ultrasound scanning is her preferred method for cost

effectiveness and valuable results.

“First of all, it tells you she’s pregnant as long as it’s 30 days past breeding,” she said. “We get an idea of how many kids are in there, so we can tailor our nutrition program as needed to prevent pregnancy toxemia. This will also tell you when the kids are due.”

Common ailments in goats, both kids and adults, are diarrhea and pneumonia. While diarrhea is common in milk-fed and recently weaned kids, pneumonia is often due to stress, weather, stocking density and poor ventilation.

“E. coli and crypto are most common causes of diarrhea in milkfed kids, so colostrum is extremely important in the first five days,” Wehseler said. “Coccidia is more common in recently weaned kids that are commingled with different ages. Even a month can make a big difference when they’re that young.”

When it comes to pneumonia, the respiratory infection can be treated multiple ways.

“Sometimes over the counter drugs work if the disease is caught early,”

Deep winter greenhouse open house is Dec. 8 ST. CLOUD – Growing crops, flowers and produce during winter in Minnesota has long been seen as a challenge. The cold months and reduced sunlight create obstacles people continue to face.

The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable D e v e l o p m e n t Partnerships have been working with producers and community groups throughout Minnesota to field test a prototype design of a passive solar greenhouse that enables farmers to produce crops all winter long.

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Dr. Maggie Wehseler speaks to the room of dairy goat farmers and professionals at the annual Todd County Area Goat workshop on Nov. 15. She addressed common issues and diseases she sees in the field, and how to treat them.

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Dystocia, or difficult kidding, is another issue for goats.

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Overall, she urges farmers to engage

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Groundwater flow model completed DNR updates stakeholders on data collection progress

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RICE – The Department of Natural Resources hosted its first update meeting since the Sustainable Use of Groundwater in the Little Rock Creek Area plan was released in September. The intent of the Nov. 29 meeting at Rice City Hall was to inform stakeholders of the department’s research and analysis progress.

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“The groundwater analysis we are doing will give us an idea of what target to shoot for,” Moeckel said. “We all deal with this. It’s no different than a home budget.”

The DNR has been preparing a groundwater flow model over the past two years.

Moeckel said the model is finished, and it will be released for the technical advisory committee’s review early next week. The committee will then meet in mid-January to discuss whether the model needs further modification. The model has data through 2014, and once the example is approved by the committee, data from 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 will be added, resulting in 11 total years of entered data.

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“We are constructing a water balance like a budget,” Moeckel said. “How much do we have, where is it moving through.”

Like with any budget, Moeckel said real data is helpful when working toward a goal. The DNR needs data to determine the numbers in the hydrogeologic cycle in the Little Rock Creek Watershed.

“The key to being able to put those numbers in the model is all of the data that Greg’s group is collecting and the climatologists,” Moeckel said.

“All of the rain fall, all of the aquifer levels, all the stream flow – that is the key to being able to develop one of these models.”

Once the model is approved and up-to-date data is entered, the DNR will begin to create “What if…?” scenarios to help identify management solutions for the watershed. Moeckel reiterated that no water appropriation adjustments would be made, if any, until the year 2022.

“All these things have to get pieced together for us to say what’s happening to the ecology in the stream,” Moeckel said. “… Did (ground water pumping) depress a fish population so much that they can’t reproduce, they can’t persist. Yeah, you can restock trout, but there are nine native species in the stream that we don’t raise and we don’t stock. We’re not just looking at trout. We’re looking at all species of fish, and we’re trying to see how their habitat is going to be affected by different flow regimes. And the flow regime we are analyzing for is one with irrigation and one with less irrigation – or less impact of that irrigation if it is configured differently.”

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